Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Robert A. Koons, Jr.
  • Vacuum sealed apparatus for storing foodstuffs
    Patent number: 5964255
    Abstract: A vacuum sealed apparatus for storing foodstuffs is disclosed which comprises a battery powered vacuum pump integral with the container, for portable use in the preservation of foods. More particularly, the invention is a rigid container fitted with a battery operated vacuum pump in its base, and a lid for admitting food to be stored in partial vacuum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Assignee: M. Kamenstein, Inc.
    Inventor: George Schmidt
  • Burner for reducing nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide
    Patent number: 5954492
    Abstract: The gas burner of the present invention includes a mated burner body and a burner lid. A plurality of gas ports in a substantially circular and planar arrangement are interposed between the mated body and lid and are directed radially from the body and lid. An air shield member is coformed to and extends radially from the burner body or burner lid. Extending radially from the air shield member in substantial radial alignment with the gas ports is a plurality of flame partitions equal in number to the gas ports. Each flame partition has two attached tabs which are substantially perpendicular to each other when the flame partition is observed in cross-section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1999
    Assignee: Bradford White Corporation
    Inventors: Eric M. Lannes, Timothy D. Scott
  • Animated kettle
    Patent number: 5950862
    Abstract: A kettle for boiling water which uses steam power to drive a rotatable outer housing for providing animation is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1999
    Assignee: M. Kamenstein, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel C. Haas, Daryl H. Michaelian, Peter E. Weiss, Douglas C. Ferrin
  • Silica product for use in elastomers
    Patent number: 5929156
    Abstract: A precipitated amorphous silica product particularly useful as a highly dispersible filler to elastomeric compounds, especially rubber passenger tire tread formulations. The invention has a CTAB specific surface area of about 10 m.sup.2 /g to less than 140 m.sup.2 /g; a multi-point BET surface area of about 50-261 m.sup.2 /g; a 5% pH value of about 5.0-8.5; a DBP oil absorption of about 160-310 cm.sup.3 /100 g; a linseed oil absorption of about 150-300 cm.sup.3 /100 g; a projected surface area of no greater than about 4000 nm.sup.2 ; and a pore volume ratio of pores ranging from 175 to 275 .ANG. in diameter to all pores less than 400 .ANG. in diameter of about 10% to less than 50%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1999
    Assignee: J.M. Huber Corporation
    Inventors: William C. Fultz, Michel J. Martin, Mark A. Beavers
  • Natural rubber compound
    Patent number: 5891949
    Abstract: The invention is a natural rubber compound containing a precipitated amorphous silica filter. The silica has a CTAB specific surface area of about 10 m.sup.2 /g to less than 140 m.sup.2 /g; a multi-point BET surface area of about 50-225 m.sup.2 /g; a 5% pH value of about 5.0-8.5; a DBP oil absorption of about 160-310 cm.sup.3 /100 g; a projected surface area of no greater than about 4000 nm.sup.2 ; and a pore volume ratio of pores ranging from 175 to 275 .ANG. in diameter to all pores less than 400 .ANG. in diameter of about 10% to less than 50%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1999
    Assignee: J.M. Huber Corporation
    Inventors: Larry R. Evans, William C. Fultz
  • Canister jar
    Patent number: D406988
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1999
    Assignee: M. Kamenstein, Inc.
    Inventor: David W. Tisdale
  • Shelf
    Patent number: D407247
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1999
    Assignee: M. Kamenstein, Inc.
    Inventor: Jacqueline W. Brezney
  • Spice rack
    Patent number: D407279
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1999
    Assignee: M. Kamenstein, Inc.
    Inventor: David W. Tisdale
  • Coaster set
    Patent number: D408228
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1999
    Assignee: M. Kamenstein, Inc.
    Inventor: David W. Tisdale
  • Combined napkin, salt and pepper container holder
    Patent number: D408691
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1999
    Assignee: M. Kamenstein, Inc.
    Inventor: David W. Tisdale
  • Combined utensil and gadget holder
    Patent number: D408692
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1999
    Assignee: M. Kamenstein, Inc.
    Inventor: David W. Tisdale
  • Spice rack
    Patent number: D408694
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1999
    Assignee: M. Kamenstein, Inc.
    Inventor: David W. Tisdale
  • In drawer knife block
    Patent number: D411718
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1999
    Assignee: M. Kamenstein, Inc.
    Inventors: Martha Davis, Stuart Harvey Lee
  • Combination spice rack and utensil caddy
    Patent number: D412090
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Assignee: M. Kamenstein, Inc.
    Inventor: V. Lorenzo Porcelli
  • Combined cookbook and recipe holder
    Patent number: D413208
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1999
    Assignee: M. Kamenstein, Inc.
    Inventor: Stuart Harvey Lee
  • Vacuum sealed bread box
    Patent number: D414084
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1999
    Assignee: M. Kamenstein, Inc.
    Inventor: George Schmidt
  • Vacuum sealed canister set
    Patent number: D414381
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Assignee: M. Kamenstein, Inc.
    Inventor: George Schmidt
  • Moving spice rack
    Patent number: D414992
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Assignee: M. Kamenstein, Inc.
    Inventor: George Schmidt
  • Vent valve
    Patent number: D415386
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1999
    Assignee: Corning Consumer Products Company
    Inventors: Donald W. Stucke, Jr., Pascal Golay
  • Scalloped hors d'oeuvre tray
    Patent number: D415930
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Assignee: M. Kamenstein, Inc.
    Inventor: George Schmidt