Patents Represented by Attorney Randal D. Homburg
  • Patent number: 6609804
    Abstract: A low voltage ceiling or wall mounted light fixture for residential and commercial lighting includes a plurality of high lumen white LED lights incorporated within the fixtures, a light color diffusion panel and a household current to low voltage DC converter within the fixture to convert the AC current to low voltage DC current, reducing the power required for illumination without replacement of the LED lights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Inventors: Steven T. Nolan, Donald R. Hebert
  • Patent number: 6609381
    Abstract: The present invention is an integrated unit liquified gas fill station attached to a cryogenic storage tank and pump which provides for a controlled delivery of a programed weighted amount of a cryogenic liquified gas, primarily carbon dioxide, to empty transfer tanks at the time of initial filling or subsequent refilling, to prevent dangerous overfilling of the tanks resulting in over-pressure explosions of the transfer tanks, the liquified gas fill station providing a programmable tare scale upon which the transfer tank is positioned, a cryogenic liquified gas bypass circulating system and a cryogenic liquified gas delivery system wherein the station operator selects a weighed amount of liquified gas appropriate for the capacity of the transfer tank to be programmed into the station, delivering the measured amount of cryogenic liquified gas to the attached transfer tank resting on the tare scale, and filling the transfer tank with the precise measured and weighed amount of cryogenic liquified gas after whic
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Inventor: Louis A. Morgan
  • Patent number: 6604607
    Abstract: An A-frame ladder able to be on uneven surfaces, stairs or level surfaces in a stable and level configuration, includes a sliding ladder segment attached to the A-frame ladder segments, locking bars on the sliding ladder segments spaced apart along the sliding ladder segments, sliding bracket mounts attaching each sliding ladder segment to the A-frame ladder segments, and pivoting spring-loaded locking catches securing the sliding ladder segment to the A-frame ladder segments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Inventor: John B. Walden
  • Patent number: 6601374
    Abstract: A component kit allowing a user to removably attach a gasoline engine weed trimmer to a push-type deck lawnmower allowing a user to activate the weed trimmer during the mowing of a yard to trim areas beside the mower while mowing the yard, eliminating duplicate effort and also to relieve the stress of carrying the weed trimmer, the component kit placing the vertical weight of the weed trimmer on the lawnmower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Inventor: Bruce R. Smith
  • Patent number: 6595861
    Abstract: The invention is an inflatable children's pool with a centrally located safety seat accommodating a seated infant which may be filled with water or sand to permit a child to safely play at home or at the beach without constant and immediate supervision. The device also includes a detachable shade to shield the seated infant from harmful exposure to the sun.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Inventors: Sandra L Morrow, Pamela A Morrow
  • Patent number: 6582006
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a trunk lid cover for the bed of a pickup, pivotally attaching to the bed of the pickup bed near the cab with piston lifters attaching the cover to the sides of the pickup to apply force pushing the cover upwards when lifted, the cover extending to the tailgate section of the pickup bed, replacing the tailgate. The cover engages the tailgate attaching mechanismk of the pickup to form a secure closure, with the vertical portion of the cover including a hinged license plate attachment under which a keyed or coded security lock is located, with running lights and accent lights which integrate with the electrical system of the pickup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Inventor: Kelly Burch
  • Patent number: 6575409
    Abstract: The invention is a kite intended for use at night which is provided with a battery operated power supply activating one or more black lights directed to the front surface of the kite, the black light causing a fluoroluminescent display on the front surface of the kite to be illuminated, while the rest of the front surface, being a non-luminescent material of coating, shows only the fluoroluminescent display causing such display to appear to be flying without being able to see the kite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Inventor: Jason West
  • Patent number: 6568739
    Abstract: The present invention is a bed trunk for a pickup bed of a pickup, inserting and attaching within the pickup bed with a removed pickup tailgate, the bed trunk fitted within the entire pickup bed. The bed trunk forms a trunk cavity with a hinged trunk lid having a locking closure providing the trunk lid with a weather seal engagement to the bed trunk. The trunk lid incorporates a hinged license plate attachment under which a keyed or coded security lock is located, with running lights and accent lights which integrate with the electrical system of the pickup. The bed trunk also includes locking clamps to firmly secure the bed trunk within the pickup bed to prevent theft or removal of the bed trunk from the pickup without access to the truck cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Inventor: Kelly Burch
  • Patent number: 6550179
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fishing float having a magnetic lock mechanism within the float to allow for the adjustment of a fishing line through the float to adjust the length of the fishing line through the float to select the appropriate depth of the bait or lure below the fishing float without having to reel in the bait and adjust the depth from the shore. The float, once attached, is locking into place by a rocking magnetic lock wedge having an internal-non-magnetic metal ball inside the magnetic lock wedge to motivate the magnetic lock wedge either away from or towards a magnetic lock channel, capturing fishing line placed between the magnetic lock wedge and the magnetic lock channel, the lock wedge and the lock channel being magnetically attracted to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Inventor: Robert C. Seay
  • Patent number: 6547270
    Abstract: The invention is an improvement to a existing fifth wheel hitch mounted within the bed of a pickup, the improvement applied to the existing fifth wheel hitch either before or after installation to a towing vehicle, providing for secondary retainment of a fifth wheel trailer kingpin within the fifth wheel hitch in the event that accidental or inadvertent disengagement of the kingpin from the hitch occurs during transport, release or connection of the fifth wheel trailer to the fifth wheel hitch preventing injury to person or damage to the towing vehicle, the fifth wheel hitch and the fifth wheel trailer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Inventor: Ralph L. Breese
  • Patent number: 6546807
    Abstract: The invention is an electronic digital bargraph tachometer apparatus encased within an upper handlebar clamp encasement which replaces the existing upper handlebar clamp for many American made and similar foreign made custom and stock motorcycles having electronic circuitry. The invention attaches to the motorcycle using the original bolts which attach the upper handlebar clamp to the motorcycle risers. The encased electronic digital bargraph tachometer is connected to the motorcycle electronic circuitry by a three wire electrical lead connection extending from the bottom of the upper handlebar clamp encasement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Inventor: James Andrew Carrick
  • Patent number: 6543180
    Abstract: The invention relates to a non-chemical device for repelling flies from a covered area open to the outside, the invention hung from edges of the covered area. The device repels flies from such covered area using the prismatic effect of ambient light passing through the fluid contents of the transparent container without the use of pesticides, sticky films or residue which can contaminate and harm the environment. The device may also use mild chemical repellants to the liquid contents to prevent flying insects from entering the liquid contents deterring the laying eggs upon the liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Inventor: Rita Cyann Pace
  • Patent number: 6527256
    Abstract: The invention is a component assembly for fabricating corner and stretch fence posts for fencing, including vertical posts and bolt-on horizontal components having end channel pieces to secure the horizontal components to the vertical posts using threaded studs and lock nuts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Inventor: Thomas L. Doyle, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6516557
    Abstract: The invention is a looped lizard catching device having a camouflaged appearance to allow the device to have the appearance and texture of a weed or grass allowing the device to be hidden from view of the prospective catch while also including an attached lure to attract the reptile to the looped end of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Inventor: Don Blake
  • Patent number: 6517352
    Abstract: The invention is an adjustable audible tempo device included in the handle of a golf club or within a clip-on tube attached to the golfer or a golf bag, which may be adjusted to a repetitive rhythmic audible meter, for the development of a consistent swing speed in the swinging of a golf club or a putter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Inventor: Charles D. Smith
  • Patent number: 6499783
    Abstract: The invention is a utility trailer incorporating a flatbed trailer combined with a detachable stock trailer shell, a removable center divider and a removable fabric roof cover, allowing use of the trailer as an open flat bed, an open stock trailer with one or two stalls, or a covered stock trailer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Inventor: Delores J. Husted
  • Patent number: 6490731
    Abstract: The invention is a reusable travel apron intended for use while seated in a vehicle, the travel apron providing a liquid and stain resistant cover for the passenger, the apron having a front liquid absorbing layer laminated to a liquid resisting layer, the apron having an absorbent sponge-filled outer periphery, a plurality of debris-catching pockets and fold-out pockets for containment of drinks, food items or travel accessories for children.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Inventor: Dan A. Hyatt
  • Patent number: D470972
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Inventor: Stuart Scantlin
  • Patent number: D473692
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Inventor: Jerry S. Tafoya
  • Patent number: D477478
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Inventor: Mary Lena Davis