Patents Represented by Attorney Richard A. Joel
  • Patent number: 8205744
    Abstract: A unique laptop computer or similar device carrying case, which can also shield an individual from electromagnetic radiation (EMF) including RF microwave radiation and also heat transfer from the laptop computers when opened or in the closed positions. A conductive fabric is positioned against non-conductive plastic sheeting and is rolled up on itself, on four sides, to provide a larger effective virtual shield in the two side insulating sections, each of which includes an inner luan material with optional magnetic shielding or a perforated metal shield and a solid metal shield in the base to protect against electromagnetic radiation. The shield can be incorporated in existing cell phone/PC cases or flip top cell phone cases. Further, a pocket shield can be used to store cell phones in apparel pockets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Inventor: Richard Tashjian
  • Patent number: 8113598
    Abstract: The present invention involves an LCD video module assembly which is mounted on the wall at mass market stores to display video content preloaded onto the unit memory. New video content is loaded onto an SD card and sent periodically to stores to insert into an SD card slot to overwrite the old content with new content which is retained even if the SD card is removed from the slot. The memory and the SD cards are encrypted with a security cod that can only play and transfer information with that specific code.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Inventor: Joseph Cotilletta
  • Patent number: 8001744
    Abstract: A process for grouting floors using a two-part reactive epoxy grout formulation comprising two distinct components (parts) which can utilize a two-part cartridge for storing, metering and having a means of attaching a static mixer tube to the front of the cartridge for inline mixing of the epoxy components as they are being dispensed directly into the grout joint. The cartridge contains a resin and pre-colored hardener, which maybe heated to accelerate the cure speed in cold environments if necessary, mixed, and applied to an empty grout joint-line by means of a static mixer tube that acts as a mixer-nozzle. Masking tape or other protective material is placed on both sides of the joint-line prior to grouting to prevent epoxy contacting tile faces. The grout is dispensed directly into the grout joint by the applicator gun pressurizing the cartridge pistons to flow epoxy resin and hardener in the correct mix ratio through the static mixing nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Inventor: John Squitieri
  • Patent number: 8002225
    Abstract: A novel device for hanging a stroller on a door or wall particularly in apartments. The invention includes a hanging bracket which fits over a door at its upper end having two hanging tubes mounted thereto extending downwardly along its length. The hanging tubes are mounted within integral cylindrical retainers on the hanging bracket by strategic placement of a pin. The orientation of the hanging tubes is modifiable by adjusting the positioning of the pin on a series of notches in the upper surface of the tube retainer so that the hanging tubes may be swiveled out of the way when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Inventor: Maryann Malone
  • Patent number: 7772504
    Abstract: A unique laptop computer or similar device carrying case which can also shield an individual electromagnetic radiation including RF microwave radiation and also heat transfer from the laptop computers when opened or in the closed positions. The invention includes sewn insulating sections along the internal nylon face and an external leather face. A conductive fabric is positioned against the non-conductive plastic sheeting and is rolled up on itself, on four sides, to provide a larger effective virtual shield in the two side insulating sections, each of which includes an inner perforated metal shield and a solid metal shield in the base to protect against electromagnetic radiation. The sections fold inwardly to provide a carrying case held together with four Velcro® strips on the exterior of the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Inventor: Richard Tashjian
  • Patent number: 7731713
    Abstract: A versatile irrigation system dissector for laparoscopic surgery comprises an elongated lumen having an elongated slim tip electrode slidably mounted therein and having a cutting tip extendable therefrom at one end. The lumen is connected at the other end to a manifold mounted on a handle, which includes a pair of switches to regulate the inlet and outlet flow through the lumen for irrigation and suction purposes. A control panel on the handle regulates the current to the tip for either cutting or coagulating. Thus, several operations may be performed with a single handheld instrument in a highly efficient and rapid action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Surgical Invention & Innovations
    Inventor: George C. Christoudias
  • Patent number: 7731716
    Abstract: An adaptor for an irrigation set which includes an elongated cannula having an enlarged portion opposite the operative end thereof and a downwardly extending channel removably coupled to the manifold of a standard or label suction irrigation set for suction and irrigation fluids. The manifold is connected to suction and irrigation lines through respective valves. A bracket extends downwardly from the enlarged cannula portion and a hand control panel is mounted thereon with switches to activate cutting and electrocoagulation with an electrode, which is retractable within the cannula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Surgical Inventors & Innovations
    Inventor: George Christoudias
  • Patent number: 7704167
    Abstract: An accurate putter device comprises a frame having a pair of blinds slidable within an aperture in the frame. A thumb dial mounted on each side of the frame controls a particular blind to narrow the golfer's line of sign through the aperture so that the golfer may line-up the putt and read the grade or angle of the green towards the hole. The thumb dials are coupled to the threads running through the blinds to move the blinds to and fro along tracks in the frame to line-up the ball with respect to the hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Inventor: John Lopez
  • Patent number: 7628243
    Abstract: Equal response rear axles (“kera” axles) for vehicles having a front engine and rear wheel drive comprises a left and right rear axle which are sized to different predetermined dimensions. Conventionally, torque is delivered to the rear wheels unequally since the right side axle is longer than the left side axle, yet both axles have the same diameter in their effective length. The equal response axles are dimensioned based upon a formula for calculating spring rates or torsion bars. The calculations includes using the static loaded radius the dimension form the center of the axle to the ground and using either static or dynamic weight on the tire, that is the portion of the tire which is flat on the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Inventor: Hank Kleban
  • Patent number: 7537014
    Abstract: The invention comprises a conventional wig with hair sewn into a net and a metal omega shaped element in the front part of the wig creating an opening through which one's hair is pulled to create a realistic hairline. The metal portion is embedded in fabric for engagement with hook and loop fasteners on a detachable wig portion or wiglet. The detachable wig portion includes a substantially U-shaped plastic element having hook and loop fasteners on the upper portion thereof for attachment to the fabric on the stainless steel portion of the wig.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Inventor: Youngbo Yoo
  • Patent number: 7533437
    Abstract: This painting tool comprises a unique swiveling pad painter with a positive locking spring to lock the pad painter in a fixed position when desired. The spring projects through a threaded portion of the handle coupling to lock the pad in a fixed position. The spring may be overridden when moving to another fixed position. A unique contoured handle configuration is included to assist painting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Inventor: Perry Gartner
  • Patent number: 7162768
    Abstract: An enlarged paint roller assembly comprises a curved yoke with a central recess for connection to a handle with frame portions extending at a downward slope from the recess on both sides thereof. The frame portions include downwardly extending end arms which include a plurality of prong-like portions which engage the apertures in detachable frame arms member having inwardly extending protrusions. A roller cap includes an aperture at each end which is engaged by the inwardly extending protrusions to and resilient protrusions which engage arm support a large roller therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Assignee: Brenner International Corp
    Inventor: Perry Gartner
  • Patent number: 7080492
    Abstract: A modular channel joint structural system comprising an interlocking system with matching extensions. The extensions slide into matching grooves or channels and are bottled together with only one bolt per joint. In a typical embodiment, aligned members with transverse grooves towards the ends thereof are joined together and to a third perpendicular member with inwardly curved extensions which engage the grooves. The third member includes a corresponding aperture on both sides thereof which is positioned in line with an end notch in the aligned members. A bolt engages the apertures to hold the three members fixedly together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Inventor: Armando Guiller
  • Patent number: 7080762
    Abstract: An apparatus for softening or “breaking-in” the leather on baseball and softball gloves comprises a cabinet having a hinged cover with a concave center portion of a gum-type rubber. A mushroom shaped ball head extends upwardly from the cabinet surface to engage a glove held in place by the domed cover surface. The ball head rotates and orbits about a bent shaft at a high speed and engages the pocket or other portion of a leather glove. The ball head softens the glove by physical contact as well as friction-induced heat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Assignee: Glovebuster, LLC
    Inventors: Dave Schwartz, William Harms
  • Patent number: 7040219
    Abstract: A rack for grilling chicken legs comprises a unitary wire structure including a base and inclined upwardly extending members at each end of the base and a transverse portion joining the tops of said members. A plurality of substantially U-shaped members are mounted to the transverse member at the legs forming the open end of the “U”. The legs of the U-shaped members form a parallel slot between adjacent members to engage and support a plurality of chicken legs in a vertical position above grill. The wire legs also form a central slot comprising a handle in addition to support chicken legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Inventors: Jim D'Amato, John Battaglia
  • Patent number: D524551
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: Brenner International Corp.
    Inventor: Perry Gartner
  • Patent number: D569863
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: Crestron Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: George Feldstein, Stan Wisniewski, Tracy Thompson
  • Patent number: D580693
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Inventor: Joesph Cotilletta
  • Patent number: D615338
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Inventor: Seerujnie Balkaran
  • Patent number: D619696
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Karnova Corp
    Inventor: William Karp