Patents Represented by Attorney Randal D. Homburg
  • Patent number: 6491294
    Abstract: The invention is a clamping device attaching to a bar clamp or pipe clamp which, instead of providing a flat surface for singular longitudinal compression, the device allows for angular clamping, the device having a rotating base and clamping portion allowing for perpendicular or angular force application in two angular vector directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Inventor: Dan A. Hyatt
  • Patent number: 6491317
    Abstract: The invention is an attachment for a fifth wheel trailer hitch generally mounted within the bed of a vehicle to prevent damage to the vehicle in the event that the fifth wheel hitch fails due to faulty hook-up, the invention including a horizontal cross bar, two perpendicularly attached side bars with paired sets of bolt holes for mounting to the fifth wheel trailer hitch, a slide channel attached to the horizontal cross bar having an upper catch plate secured to the slide channel, and at least four bolts with lock nuts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Inventors: Ralph L. Breese, Michael C. Dunbar
  • Patent number: 6491186
    Abstract: The invention is a business card dispenser that dispenses a single card using a sliding button which has a card counter and a means of indicating when the business card dispenser is empty.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Inventor: Curtis D. Wiggins
  • Patent number: 6474840
    Abstract: The invention is a device attaching to a building structure wherein decorative seasonal lighting may be installed, the device having a front cover member which conceals and protects the installed seasonal lighting when the user deems it inappropriate to display such lighting, so that such installed seasonal lighting does not need to be removed from the building structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Inventor: Robin B. Padermos
  • Patent number: 6439012
    Abstract: The invention is a non-slip, dual leg pedal lock for securing one or more pedals and pedal arms of an automobile to prevent the theft of the automobile, the pedal lock a pair of dual leg shaft components, a locking slide bar component, a pedal engaging component and a keyed lock which engages both of the dual leg shaft components for double security locking the pedal to the floor of an automobile in a non-slip attachment to the vehicle floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Inventor: Dennis Quiang Chen
  • Patent number: 6430978
    Abstract: The invention is a device for locked attachment to the steering wheel of an automobile, attaching to the outer perimeter of a steering wheel at three locations relatively equally spaced apart, covering the central portion of the steering wheel to lock the steering wheel in a stationary position to deter theft of the automobile and to prevent theft of the air bag in the steering wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Inventor: Dennis Quiang Chen
  • Patent number: 6431504
    Abstract: The invention is a device for an adhesive attachment to an upper or side surface of a computer mouse providing a contoured extension platform for the user to rest his hand and non-operating fingers upon for comfort while using the device with the user's operational fingers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Inventor: Chad Ignagni
  • Patent number: 6409719
    Abstract: A light stint implant device adapted to be surgically implanted in a major blood vessel for assisting in the treatment of long term viral infection, alone or in combination with anti-viral drugs, is disclosed. The implant device is programmed for set periods of illumination and set periods of dormancy through a remote power supply and timing device accessible through a sub-dermal implant adapted to be surgically placed in a location under the skin. The device, after being implanted within such blood vessel will eliminate viruses located within the blood through exposure to light given off by the light stint implant device during the periods of illumination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Inventor: Don A. Manning
  • Patent number: 6402085
    Abstract: An adjustable width rolled paper dispenser having a central adjustable locking rod captured between a pair of adjustable side brackets contained in the mounting base, the side brackets having locking channels to capture and secure the slotted ends of the adjustable locking rod, preventing the displacement of the adjustable locking rod from the side brackets when dispensing a segment of the rolled paper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Inventor: Tony A. Smith
  • Patent number: 6340151
    Abstract: The invention is a set of components for the placement and support of vertical cornerposts and vertical fence posts having a shoe component, a saddle component, a tie component, a draw wire and a cinch bracket. It is provided in several dimensions to accommodate posts of differing circumference.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2002
    Inventor: Jimmy D. Snow
  • Patent number: 6324696
    Abstract: The invention is a souvenir baseball mitt made of laminated foam which is utilized to display team logo and also includes a cavity in the back portion of the mitt to accommodate a spectator's hand to catch a baseball in the event a baseball is hit or thrown in the direction of the spectator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2001
    Inventor: James G. Montgomery
  • Patent number: 6322479
    Abstract: The invention is a therapeutic rehabilitation device for person having carpal tunnel syndrome or recovering from carpal tunnel surgery, the device being made of a formed flexible pad of moldable thermoplast covered in foam padding for post surgical treatment of the flexor retinaculum ligament using palm pressure or by applying pressure between the index finger and thumb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Inventor: Raymond G. Pharaoh
  • Patent number: 6301724
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device to be placed across the sides of a bathtub for placement of accessories, bathing articles and products and bathtub toys, providing a draining basket to allow toys or other articles to drain after use and multiple compartments in the single-piece molded water-proof device, which is detachable from the tub, yet secured in a fashion to prevent accidental displacement of the device from the bathtub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Inventor: Dawell L. Wright
  • Patent number: 6302295
    Abstract: The invention is a replacement cap applied to pill medication bottles having a transparent hollow storage compartment on the top of such lid, into which a daily dosage of the medicine is placed, enabling the user to visually determine whether the daily dosage of medication has been taken.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Inventor: Billy L. Weisman
  • Patent number: 6298716
    Abstract: This invention is a device for testing the compression of singular cylinders in an open internal combustion engine or an engine having the head disengaged from the engine block. The device is installed above the cylinder with the piston at its lowest point in the cycle and the piston is then rotated to its highest point in the cycle, increasing the pressure within the cylinder. If the pressure diminishes or does not hold to a constant, an indication of poor compression of that cylinder relative to the piston and ring is indicated by such pressure fluctuation or loss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Inventor: David M. Havice
  • Patent number: D451575
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2001
    Inventor: Paul D. Nelson
  • Patent number: D458117
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Inventor: Ward M. Larson
  • Patent number: D464484
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Inventor: Michael A. Landen
  • Patent number: D465874
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Inventors: Beccy A. Garvin, Donna L. Coleman
  • Patent number: D466966
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Inventor: Robert H. Lawton