Patents Represented by Attorney Robert F. Van Epps

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  • Cassette storage container
    Patent number: 4363403
    Abstract: A storage container for holding a tape cassette which container is adapted for molding in a unitary structure of a thermoplastic material. The container includes an improved single latching arrangement incorporating integrally molded leaf springs. Also locking tabs are molded with the top or bottom wall which are adapted to engage corresponding apertures provided at each end of the spine of the container such that when opened the container does not open to a completely flat configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1981
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1982
    Assignee: Village Mold Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Charles C. Raucci, Jr., Timothy J. Raucci
  • Low energy ice making apparatus
    Patent number: 4357807
    Abstract: A low energy ice making apparatus employing a low volume carnot cycle refrigeration system. Ice is progressively formed on a plurality of improved evaporator plates and harvested by a secondary condenser grid heated by the warm liquid refrigerant discharged by a primary water cooled condenser. The apparatus incorporates an improved water manifold and secondary condenser grid construction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1981
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1982
    Inventor: Jerry Aleksandrow
  • Trowel
    Patent number: 4316302
    Abstract: An improved trowel for the spreading of adhesives, plaster and the like having a blade and an integrally formed handle particularly adapted for manufacture by injection molding a thermoplastic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1980
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1982
    Inventor: Ronald M. Clark
  • Automatic blower control system for inboard marine engines
    Patent number: 4235181
    Abstract: A control system for automatic actuation of an exhaust blower associated with an internal combustion inboard marine engine. The control system includes a starter interlock circuit which prevents engine starting for a predetermined period of time to allow the blower to exhaust explosive fumes from the engine compartment and a low speed actuation circuit which operates in response to detection of engine speed below a predetermined level to actuate the exhaust blower. Also included is a emergency override of the starter interlock circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1978
    Date of Patent: November 25, 1980
    Assignee: Oregon Link, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald B. Stickney
  • Apparatus for shaping electrodes
    Patent number: 4186527
    Abstract: Improved apparatus for shaping electrodes wherein an abrasive die member is driven into contact with an electrode workpiece member while the die and workpiece members are oscillated with respect to one another in the horizontal plane and wherein the relative vertical motion of the die and workpiece members is controlled as a function of the relative vertical position thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1978
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1980
    Assignee: Hausermann Abrading Process Company
    Inventors: Marten C. Hausermann, Elmer P. Hausermann
  • Motorcycle trailer
    Patent number: 4154352
    Abstract: An improved trailer particularly adapted for use in transporting motorcycles and having a retractable suspension arrangement whereby the load carrying bed may be raised for towing and lowered to ground level to facilitate loading and unloading. The suspension may be locked in the retracted position thereby rendering the trailer immobile and secure from theft and the suspension mounting may be vertically adjusted to vary ground clearance of the load bed without restricting operation of the retracting mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1977
    Date of Patent: May 15, 1979
    Assignee: Highway Drydock, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles J. Fowler