Patents Represented by Attorney Richard P. Stitt

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  • Cord reel and storage device
    Patent number: 5992787
    Abstract: A cord storage device is provided which allows the simultaneous winding and unwinding of both halves of a cord while maintaining both cord ends in position for use and the device also permits unwinding of the cord from the storage device while one cord end is held in a fixed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1999
    Inventor: Donald D. Burke
  • Continuous loop mouse
    Patent number: 5838303
    Abstract: A sphere cage and carousel wheel assembly are provided which convert user applied force into rotational movement of the carousel to guide and support the movement through curves of an annular array of spheres composing the loop mechanism of a continuous loop mouse or position control device for use with a pointing device of a computer screen or other graphical user interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1998
    Inventor: David G. Rowe
  • Interlocking office panel device
    Patent number: 5592794
    Abstract: A device for interlocking office divider panels is provided which permits the connection of office divider panels while providing for a cable duct between panels and the mounting of office accessories at any height of the panel and while permitting the assembly of panels without the need to lift office panels and while permitting the removal of a single panel without disturbing the adjoining office divider panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 14, 1997
    Inventor: Apisit Tundaun
  • Cast lingual sheath and insert for Ni-Ti orthodontic appliances
    Patent number: 5538422
    Abstract: An orthodontic expansion arch and sheath and sheath insert are provided for use in applying maxillary and mandibular lingual orthodontic appliances for expansion of the arches. The sheath permits use of appliances employing multiple wires composed of non-weldable metal alloys in a more convenient manner and in a greater variety of appliances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 23, 1996
    Assignee: Victor Company, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Wendell V. Arndt
  • Continuous corona discharge ozone generation device
    Patent number: 5525310
    Abstract: An ozone generator providing an air-cooled reduced voltage corona discharge generation unit which avoids decomposition upon ozone generation and permits a high ratio of ozone output per ampere of electricity introduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1996
    Inventors: R. Scott Decker, Roger A. Gliedt, Richard Wise
  • Automatic hose uncoupling device
    Patent number: 5520418
    Abstract: An automatic disconnecting device is provided for hoses containing pressurized gas or liquids. The disconnecting device is activated upon user application of excessive lateral tension to the hose resulting in lateral displacement of the automatic disconnecting device resulting in release of the hose coupling release ring which secures the hose to the supply nipple.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1996
    Inventor: Donald D. Burke
  • Structural monitoring system
    Patent number: 5507188
    Abstract: A method and device are provided for sensing and collecting structural deformation data on structures over time to permit structural integrity analysis of the structure and determination of structure life expectancy and need for repair or reconstruction of the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1996
    Inventor: Karl J. Svaty, Jr.
  • Continuous loop mouse
    Patent number: 5493314
    Abstract: A continuous loop multi-axis pointing position control device is provided permitting continuous rotation about an X-axis to provide generation of a first motion signal and a continuous rotation about a Y-axis to provide generation of a second motion signal to enable directional control of a cursor or pointing device on a computer screen and to substitute for track ball, joystick and mouse control devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1996
    Inventor: David G. Rowe
  • Continuous loop mouse
    Patent number: 5479190
    Abstract: A continuous loop multi-axis pointing position control device is provided permitting continuous rotation about an X-axis to provide generation of a first motion signal and a continuous rotation about a Y-axis to provide generation of a second motion signal to enable directional control of a cursor or pointing device on a computer screen and to substitute for track ball, joystick and mouse control devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 26, 1995
    Inventor: David G. Rowe
  • Continuous loop mouse
    Patent number: 5442377
    Abstract: A continuous loop multi-axis pointing position control device is provided permitting continuous rotation about an X-axis to provide generation of a first motion signal and a continuous rotation about a Y-axis to provide generation of a second motion signal to enable directional control of a cursor or pointing device on a computer screen and to substitute for track ball, joystick and mouse control devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1995
    Inventor: David G. Rowe
  • Structural monitoring system
    Patent number: 5421204
    Abstract: A method and device are provided for sensing and collecting structural deformation data on structures over time to permit structural integrity analysis of the structure and determination of structure life expectancy and need for repair or reconstruction of the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1995
    Inventor: Karl J. Svaty, Jr.
  • Baseball pitching training device
    Patent number: 5407193
    Abstract: A baseball pitching training device providing students of pitching with specific finger placement indicia on the cover of a baseball thus allowing the student to precisely emulate the grasp of the baseball utilized by another pitcher. The indicia provide instruction in several different types of pitches for both right handed and left handed students while maintaining the structural integrity of a regulation baseball thus permitting accurate duplication of actual baseball movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1995
    Inventor: Michael L. McGinley
  • Ni-Ti orthodontic palatal expansion arch with cast lingual sheath and insert
    Patent number: 5399087
    Abstract: An orthodontic expansion arch and sheath and sheath insert are provided for use in applying maxillary and mandibular lingual orthodontic appliances for expansion of the arches. The sheath permits use of appliances employing multiple wires composed of non-weldable metal alloys in a more convenient manner and in a greater variety of appliances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 21, 1995
    Inventor: Wendell V. Arndt
  • Combined buffet plate and cup holder
    Patent number: D366817
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 6, 1996
    Inventor: James D. Sampson
  • Ni-Ti orthodontic palatal expansion arch and method of imparting forces on teeth
    Patent number: RE35170
    Abstract: A removable orthodontic palatal expansion arch having a generally "M"-shaped configuration, the arch having a center segment composed of a near-stoichiometric alloy of nickel and titanium which possesses memory-retaining characteristics to simultaneously expand the bicuspids and expand, rotate, intrude and/or torque the maxillary molars, and end segments composed of an alloy of stainless steel or another biocompatible material configured for securing the archwire to lingual sheaths attached to molar bands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1996
    Inventors: Wendell V. Arndt, Carl J. Berendt
  • Shrub clipping catcher
    Patent number: D380127
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 24, 1997
    Inventors: Craig T. Feigh, Christopher M. Scott
  • Skid-steer loader pivot wheel arm design
    Patent number: D382278
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 12, 1997
    Inventor: Kirby L. Jantz
  • Invoice file clip
    Patent number: D385304
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1997
    Inventor: Peter B. Griffin
  • Loader pivot arm for loading or steered vehicles
    Patent number: D386129
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1997
    Inventor: Kirby L. Jantz
  • Camera mounting platform
    Patent number: D399863
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Inventor: Joseph LaCicero