Patents Represented by Attorney Roger A. Marrs

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  • Auto anti-theft system
    Patent number: 5453730
    Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed herein for installation on an automotive vehicle which includes a receiver operably responsive to a remotely transmitted signal for incapacitating the vehicle power plant and for actuating warning lights indicative of vehicle unauthorized usage. The system includes a control unit response to operation of the receiver to interrupt fuel provided to the fuel pump via a centrifugal switch. Brake and hazard lights are energized to indicate a warning and hazard condition while the required triggering of an SCR or a power mosfet semiconductors coupled to the starter isolates the starter from the auto ignition system. A reset circuit is included for returning to normal auto operational systems and a delay circuit coupled to the control unit delays energizing the system for a predetermined period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1995
    Inventors: Reinhard H. De-Grinis, Donald W. Watt
  • Adjustable nozzle
    Patent number: 5421519
    Abstract: An adjustable nozzle is disclosed herein to be carried on the end of a hollow supply tube detachably connected to the discharge nozzle of a pressurized spray container. The adjustable nozzle includes a member fixed to the tube having an open-ended passageway coextensive with the tube and which rotatably mounts, a discharge element having multiple fluid discharge orifices arranged in fixed spaced-apart relationship and of different shapes, diameters or sizes. Mated ribs and grooves are provided on the discharge element and the member for rotatably maintaining selective relationship between one of the discharge orifices and the supply tube and a yieldable retaining device registers or indexes the selected discharge orifice with the supply tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1995
    Inventor: John R. Woods
  • Automotive vehicle differential assembly
    Patent number: 5413015
    Abstract: A differential assembly having a driving case enclosing a pair of driving members operably coupled with a pair of driven members. The driven members are secured to output shafts and the driving members are forcibly driven by a driving shaft having its opposite ends in engagement with the driving case. The mid-section of the driving shaft passes through an eccentric or angled aperture formed by cooperating arcuate surfaces provided in opposing surfaces of the driving members. The driving members and the driven members are urged together respectively by double oppositely wound concentric springs bearing against a pin carried in an elongated hole coextensively provided in opposing surfaces of adjacent driving members of both pairs. Inspection and access openings are provided in passageways and in the oblong cross-section of part of the passageways.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1995
    Inventor: John Zentmyer
  • Holder for emergency flashlight
    Patent number: 5413223
    Abstract: A holder for an emergency flashlight having a construction capable of holding reserve batteries and a reserve miniature bulb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1995
    Inventor: Woo J. Kang
  • Tie-down anchoring device
    Patent number: 5409335
    Abstract: An anchoring device is disclosed herein having a track with a plurality of spaced-apart lock cut-out receptacles formed in an inverted T-groove insertably accepting a movable slider or car. The slider or car includes an eyelet member with a flange slideably carried in the T-groove and a spring-biased latch element having a circular stop normally biased into a lock position in a selected cut-out receptacle in the track. The latch is downwardly depressible against the spring bias to an unlock position with the track cut-out receptacle to permit movement of the slider along the track. Track sections are joined together by an expansion pin and slot construction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1995
    Inventor: George R. Beck
  • Kitchen utensil holder
    Patent number: 5396993
    Abstract: A holder or stand is disclosed herein having a base formed with a central depression and a notched rail for supporting a kitchen implement. A pair of raised receptacles carried on the base may insertably receive other implements while an upright adjustable post supports a yoke or bifurcated member for slidably receiving and supporting a pot or pan lid. The holder or stand may be readily disassembled for cleaning or maintenance purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 14, 1995
    Inventor: Carol Spitler
  • Baseball game apparatus
    Patent number: 5390933
    Abstract: A game apparatus is disclosed herein having a board with a baseball field layout providing a track over which player tokens are moved in response to the position of spinners with respect to indicia carried on cards. The cards are insertably carried in holders and the indicia relates to information of existing "at bats" averages and of existing "pitchers" averages. Cards are provided with stolen base and pick-off information as well. A pair of "batter's results" and "pitcher's results" index cards are provided in spaces on the field layout. Tokens are employed for game player representation on the field layout while a game opener "toss" token is used to determine who will commence play and a score card is utilized to keep a score.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1995
    Inventor: Thomas A. Kraus
  • Spring clip
    Patent number: 5379492
    Abstract: A spring clip is disclosed herein for use on belt or pocket-held articles such as tools, pens, knives or the like, which includes a mounting block secured to the article that is provided with a pair of spaced-apart and open-ended passageways opening on opposite sides of the block. A clip is employed having folded-over elongated linear sections terminating in opposing spaced-apart lugs adapted to be insertably disposed into the respective passageways so as to act as pivots permitting the linear sections to be raised and lowered to and from the article. A torsional action results when the linear sections of the clip are lifted causing a spring bias urging the linear sections towards the article to provide a yieldable spring clip action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1995
    Inventor: Louis S. Glesser
  • Personalized fire retardant dispensing system
    Patent number: 5377912
    Abstract: A fire retardant dispensing device is disclosed intended to be worn about the head within the helmet of a driver, which includes an apertured dispensing ring secured to the helmet about critical facial areas and operatively coupled to a pressurized source or reservoir of fire retardant. The dispensing ring includes a pair of lateral nozzles supplementing discharge and distribution of the fire retardant from the apertured ring. A buckled belt releasably retains the fire retardant source about the torso or leg of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 3, 1995
    Inventor: James Webb
  • Foldable mobile camper
    Patent number: 5375902
    Abstract: A trailer intended to be drawn by a motor vehicle is disclosed herein having a wheeled body with a bottom and a continuous sidewall defining an internal storage cavity closeable by a hinged lid. The external side of the lid carries a storage rack while the internal side attaches with one-half of a folding tent-like structure. The other half of the tent-like structure is secured to the peripheral edge of the body sidewall and rigid support rods are pivotally carried on the hinge line of the lid so that when the lid is raised, the tent-like structure is deployed into a fully extended operative position. A mattress is secured to the lid interior by straps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 27, 1994
    Inventor: James T. Church
  • Dietary sliding scale
    Patent number: D353546
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 20, 1994
    Inventor: Herbert Davis
  • Stand for knife sharpening stones
    Patent number: D353988
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 3, 1995
    Inventor: Louis Glesser
  • Combined intranasal splint and packing
    Patent number: D354814
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 24, 1995
    Inventor: Donald E. Doyle
  • Combined brief and condom pockets
    Patent number: D358472
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1995
    Inventor: Alireza Firouzpour
  • Trailer park and lock stand
    Patent number: D358698
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1995
    Inventor: John S. Henry
  • Adjustable nozzle for a pressurized container
    Patent number: D358989
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1995
    Inventor: John R. Woods
  • Auto window arm rest
    Patent number: D359945
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 4, 1995
    Inventor: Eddie Cameron
  • Finger writing implement
    Patent number: D362681
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1995
    Inventors: Terrence L. Jones, Kimberly M. Jones
  • Molded tandem seat cover
    Patent number: D362988
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1995
    Inventors: Gordon W. Murrey, Karen L. Murrey
  • Clothes rack hanger arm
    Patent number: D363390
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 24, 1995
    Inventor: Jerome W. Bison