Patents Represented by Attorney Robert G. Slick

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  • Collapsible chair
    Patent number: 4225180
    Abstract: A collapsible chair is provided which can be easily fabricated from a sheet material such as plywood. The chair consists of two rocker elements, a seat and a back. The four elements can be stored and shipped flat and easily erected into chair form without the use of tools or fastening elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1978
    Date of Patent: September 30, 1980
    Inventor: Robert E. Gillis
  • Toothbrush for the whole mouth
    Patent number: 4224710
    Abstract: A power-actuated toothbrush is provided and in its broadest aspects, the toothbrush brushes both sides of a tooth and penetrates into the embrasures. The bristles extend at an angle to the sides of the teeth whereby the bristles of the brush also enter and clean the sulcus area. In preferred embodiments of the invention, the biting surfaces of the teeth are cleaned simultaneously with the sides of the teeth. In other embodiments of the invention, an entire dental arch or even the entire mouth of teeth is cleaned in a single operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1978
    Date of Patent: September 30, 1980
    Inventor: Terry S. Solow
  • Vehicle reaction signal
    Patent number: 4224598
    Abstract: A reaction signal for an automobile is provided whereby the driver of a car following the car equipped with the reaction signal will know whether the driver in front is accelerating, coasting, or braking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1979
    Date of Patent: September 23, 1980
    Inventor: Joseph F. Ostrowski
  • Gliding, mechanized toothbrush
    Patent number: 4223417
    Abstract: A Gliding, Mechanized Toothbrush is provided wherein a small box-like member, called the head, having a handle thereon, encloses a pair of brushes adapted to brush both sides of a tooth at the same time. The bristles of these brushes extend at an angle to the sides of the teeth whereby these bristles also enter and clean the sulcus area and embrasures. In the preferred embodiment of this invention, additional brushes clean the biting surfaces of the teeth. A handle is used to pull the head along a row of teeth. Preferably, the head is mounted on a swivel so that the head can be turned relative to the handle, facilitating brushing teeth in various parts of the mouth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1979
    Date of Patent: September 23, 1980
    Inventor: Terry S. Solow
  • Stringed instrument
    Patent number: 4218951
    Abstract: A stringed instrument, such as a violin, is provided wherein the bridge of the instrument rests on a resonator bar, and the resonator bar has a plurality of individually-tuned resonators. A pickup, either electronic or acoustic, is coupled to the resonator bar. The output can be purely acoustic or, if an electronic transducer is used, it can be coupled to an amplifier and the output made almost entirely electronic. A mixed electronic and acoustic output can also be obtained. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a variable damping feature is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1979
    Date of Patent: August 26, 1980
    Inventor: Willard Tressel
  • Anti-bed-wetting device
    Patent number: 4191950
    Abstract: An improved moisture-sensing device, preferably combined with an improved lead, is provided which represents a significant advance in the state of the art in the treatment of enuretic children. Both sensor and lead utilize a special type of conductive polyvinyl cloth and the components are connected by silver-impregnated Velcro.RTM..
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1978
    Date of Patent: March 4, 1980
    Inventors: Paul D. Levin, Anne F. Levin
  • Picture frame
    Patent number: 4187630
    Abstract: A frame for pictures and the like is provided having a U-shaped edge member including a pair of arms extending downwardly from a bight and having an inwardly extending member on one of the arms. The picture is held in place by means of a sheet of a bendable, stiff material which is folded over near a marginal edge with the fold line resting against the bight and the terminal edge locked against the inwardly extending member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1978
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1980
    Inventors: Joe D. Giulie, James E. Guilie
  • Precision endodontic syringe
    Patent number: 4184490
    Abstract: A precision endodontic syringe is provided of leak-proof construction which is adapted for precise injection of a paste root canal sealer into the apical part of root canal of a tooth as in root canal work.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1978
    Date of Patent: January 22, 1980
    Inventor: John Jacklich
  • Apollo model fireplace
    Patent number: 4182305
    Abstract: A metal fireplace unit suitable for use in mobile homes or the like is formed in the configuration of an eight-sided space capsule. Heat resistant windows are placed on three of the eight sides so that the fireplace presents an attractive appearance when viewed from almost any angle. An efficient heat circulating system is employed so that a maximum amount of heat is extracted from the fuel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 8, 1980
    Assignee: Chinook Manufacturing Co.
    Inventor: William R. Johnson
  • Point-of-aim indicator
    Patent number: 4178694
    Abstract: A point-of-aim indicator for pool balls or the like which includes a relatively flat base member which has thereon a center line which is adapted for alignment with the vertical axis of an object ball together with means indicating the desired contact point of a cue ball with an object ball and the desired point of aim for the cue ball to establish contact with object ball at such contact point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1976
    Date of Patent: December 18, 1979
    Inventor: Maurice C. Bonney
  • Latch on masquerader unit
    Patent number: 4177527
    Abstract: A stabilizing latch is provided for a combination unit having a fixed toilet bowl and a wash basin which is hingedly mounted on the unit and adapted to swing over the toilet bowl when the toilet bowl is not in use and to swing outwardly to permit use of the toilet bowl. The stabilizing latch automatically clamps the swinging wash basin to the floor when the latch is released. This feature is particularly valuable for aged or infirm people who may wish to use the wash basin for support while utilizing the toilet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1978
    Date of Patent: December 11, 1979
    Assignee: Aluminum Plumbing Fixture Corp.
    Inventor: Richard E. Uhlig
  • Freestanding fireplace stove with heated air circulation
    Patent number: 4177793
    Abstract: A freestanding fireplace stove is provided with an air space surrounding the firebox with air circulation means for circulating air between the firebox and the outer walls of the fireplace. The air circulation may be forced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1977
    Date of Patent: December 11, 1979
    Assignee: Chinook Manufacturing Co.
    Inventor: William R. Johnson
  • Clip for gripping fabric or the like
    Patent number: 4175305
    Abstract: A clip is provided which is adapted for fastening onto a flexible web such as a sheet of fabric. The clip is particularly adapted for fastening the fabric of a tent to supporting poles or stakes or for fastening webs together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1977
    Date of Patent: November 27, 1979
    Inventor: Robert E. Gillis
  • Phototypesetter
    Patent number: 4172641
    Abstract: A phototypesetter is provided for typing various texts in a wide range of type sizes from a single font or from a multiple font. A light sensitive, heat developing paper is used. In one embodiment of the machine, the paper is developed one line at a time so that the compositor can type the next line while the previous line is being developed. In accordance with another embodiment of the machine, a memory and display are provided wherein the compositor can type an entire page, edit it, and then print and develop the entire page by keying in the proper commands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1978
    Date of Patent: October 30, 1979
    Inventors: Helmut M. Zoike, William T. Heyer
  • Synthetic casing for mushroom beds
    Patent number: 4170842
    Abstract: A synthetic casing for mushroom beds is provided by a formulation consisting of a water absorptive material selected from paper plant waste, spent mushroom compost and cottonseed hulls; the water absorptive material is mixed with activated carbon, water and limestone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1978
    Date of Patent: October 16, 1979
    Inventor: Benjamin B. Stoller
  • Injectable gamma globulin
    Patent number: 4165370
    Abstract: A process is provided for the preparation of a gamma globulin suitable for intravenous administration from the readily available Fraction II or II + III plasma protein paste. The Fraction II or II + III paste is extracted with water at a pH of 4.8-6.5 and impurities are fractionally precipitated by addition of polyethylene glycol to 4% of wt./vol. and then 5% wt./vol. The desired gamma globulin is then precipitated at a pH 8.0 by addition of polyethylene glycol to 12% wt./vol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1978
    Date of Patent: August 21, 1979
    Inventor: Myer Louis Coval
  • Freestanding fireplace stove with cooking means
    Patent number: 4159016
    Abstract: A freestanding fireplace stove is provided with an air space surrounding the firebox which is heated by the fireplace and is provided with doors and shelves so that the fireplace may be used as an oven. Further, the top of the fireplace has a large flat area which may be used as a cooking stove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1977
    Date of Patent: June 26, 1979
    Assignee: Chinook Manufacturing Co.
    Inventor: Michael Johnson
  • Phase plug
    Patent number: 4157741
    Abstract: A phase plug structure is described which is an intermediate element between a conventional fiber cone loudspeaker and an exponential horn. The purpose of the phase plug is to equalize acoustical path lengths and thereby minimize high-frequency cancellations caused by phase differences. The design of the phase plug is based upon an analysis of both low-frequency and high-frequency horn behavior. A usable bandwidth of four octaves is obtained over a sharply-defined angle of radiation.In accordance with another embodiment of the invention, an enclosure is provided having a first exponential radiator, of relatively small size attached to the front of the speaker, and a relatively large exponential radiator coupled to the rear surface of the speaker for improved base response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1978
    Date of Patent: June 12, 1979
    Inventor: Alan J. Goldwater
  • Pen
    Patent number: D252757
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1978
    Date of Patent: August 28, 1979
    Inventor: Oliver T. Sublette
  • Burster mechanism
    Patent number: RE30398
    Abstract: A simplified burster mechanism for perforated forms is provided wherein the burster can be adjusted to separate forms of different sizes in a simplified manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1978
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1980
    Assignee: American/Durein Company
    Inventor: Marlin A. Schueler