Patents Represented by Law Firm Stetina and Brunda
  • Patent number: 5395577
    Abstract: A process for forming an artificial rock is disclosed. The process includes forming an outer mold having an outer surface and inner surface, the inner surface defining the size, shape and detail of the artificial rock to be formed. An inner mold is formed to be receivable within the outer mold. The inner mold and outer mold are secured in place relative to each other to define a space therebetween. Molding material is poured into the space between the inner mold and outer mold. The molding material is allowed to harden to form an artificial rock within the space. The molds are then separated leaving the artificial rock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1995
    Inventor: Dennis Gorski
  • Patent number: 5369565
    Abstract: A portable, handheld power supply system is disclosed for electrically powering a variety of interconnectable power consumption/distribution devices. The system comprises a power supply unit having a battery disposed therein, a power supply unit having first and second side portions and brackets disposed thereon. The brackets are provided with electrical contacts for communicating power between the battery and the interconnected power distribution/consumption devices, the battery being directly connected to the electrical contacts. The brackets are formed to include longitudinal channels extending along side portions of the power supply unit to provide secure mechanical engagement to the power distribution/consumption devices and electrical communication therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 29, 1994
    Assignee: Innova Electronics Corp.
    Inventors: Ieon C. Chen, Michael Wilson
  • Patent number: 5361966
    Abstract: An improved solder-bonding structure is disclosed that is particularly suitable for soldering the components of hybrid ICs. The solder-bonding structure includes a conductor formed on a substrate. The conductor is formed from silver and platinum. A solder layer formed from a tin and silver solder is then formed on the conductor to couple an electronic element to the conductor. In preferred aspects of the invention, the platinum content in the conductor is in the range of approximately 0.7 to 1.0% by weight. The silver content in the solder layer is in the range of approximately 0.1 to 5.0% by weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1994
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Tokai Rika Denki Seisakusho
    Inventors: Masakata Kanbe, Hitoshi Iwata, Kenichi Kinoshita
  • Patent number: 5361943
    Abstract: An improved condiment dispensing system for delivering a measured quantity of condiment at a desired flow rate. The system comprises a pump which is fluidly connected to a condiment source and a dispensing apparatus. The dispensing apparatus includes a valve assembly which is connected to a pressurized fluid source and to the pump whereby actuation of the valve assembly causes a measured quantity of the condiment to be dispensed from an outlet nozzle contained thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1994
    Inventor: Benjamin R. Du
  • Patent number: 5357113
    Abstract: A pneumatic detector, non-dispersive infrared analyzer employing detector cell chambers in optical series. The invention having an auxiliary chamber communicating with the front chamber to increase the rear chamber's signal so as to balance the signals from the front and rear chambers. The use of xenon as a diluent gas in the detector chambers in combination with a mass flow detector to improve the sensitivity. The use of an improved synchronous detection method employing a voltage-to-frequency circuit to convert the detector signal to a synchronous high resolution digital signal. The use of an improved source electrically pulsed having low thermal mass and a large radiating area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1994
    Assignee: Liston Scientific Corp.
    Inventors: Max D. Liston, Todd I. Harrison, Paul K. Hsei, Wayne F. Blackburn
  • Patent number: 5355781
    Abstract: The present invention is a system for maintaining a controlled oxygen atmosphere within a transport container vessel, such as a bulk rail car through the use of permeable membrane technology. An oilless compressor is used in conjunction with the system so as not to subject the permeable membranes to the derogatory effects associated with the presence of oil within an air stream that circulates through the permeable membranes. The present system further includes an air-sampling system which is used to continuously measure the oxygen levels within the rail car so as to provide verification that the oxygen levels are maintained at 5% or less to kill insects, larvae, or eggs which may be within the bulk materials transported by the rail car.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1994
    Assignee: Prolong Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Max D. Liston, Sy J. Banaitis, Robert J. Olson
  • Patent number: 5353560
    Abstract: An improved building structure and method of use comprising separately fabricated floor, wall and ceiling structures capable of withstanding shear and seismic forces. The floor and ceiling structures of the present invention generally comprise I-beams having foam panels extending therebetween. The wall structure comprises an elongate track rigidly secured to the foundation structure of the building having a plurality of posts secured thereto. Disposed between the posts are a plurality of interlocking foam wall sections which encapsulate the posts of the wall structure. Attached to the top surfaces of the posts are header beams which serve as a support structure for the ceiling structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 11, 1994
    Assignee: Heydon Building Systems International, Limited
    Inventor: John J. Heydon
  • Patent number: 5354324
    Abstract: A method for preventing platelet adhesion to a vascular surface in a mammal, which includes irradiating the vascular surface with a pulse of laser energy having a pulse duration less than the thermal relaxation time of the irradiated vascular surface, wherein lasar energy is delivered to said vascular surface via radiographic contrast material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 11, 1994
    Assignee: The General Hospital Corporation
    Inventor: Kenton W. Gregory
  • Patent number: 5354222
    Abstract: A water rescue sled for towing an incapacitated victim behind a personal watercraft has a buoyant body configured to support a recumbent victim thereupon. A coupling attaches the buoyant body to the personal watercraft in a manner providing at least two degrees of freedom so as to minimize stresses to both the personal watercraft and the water rescue sled during use thereof. The water rescue sled preferably further comprises a plurality of ties for facilitating securing of a victim disposed upon the buoyant body thereto. Ropes, straps, webbing, etc. may be attached to the ties and placed over the victim so as to maintain the victim safely upon the upper surface of the buoyant body. The ties are preferably configured as handles so as to facilitate carrying of the water rescue sled and victim. Thus, the water rescue sled of the present invention may optionally function as a backboard for maintaining the spine in a straight and immobile configuration during transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 11, 1994
    Inventor: Daniel S. Elias
  • Patent number: 5351692
    Abstract: An ultrasonic probe has an elongate tubular member and an imaging ultrasonic transducer pivotally mounted proximate the distal end of the tubular member. Reciprocating pivotal motion of the ultrasonic transducer is effected to facilitate scanning. A first cable attached to the imaging ultrasonic transducer effects pivoting thereof in a first direction and a second cable attached to the imaging ultrasonic transducer effects pivoting thereof in a second direction. A linear motor is attached to the first cable for pulling the first cable to effect pivoting of the ultrasonic transducer in the first direction and a tension means is attached to the second cable for pulling the second cable when the linear motor ceases pulling the first cable to effect pivoting of the ultrasonic transducer in the second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1994
    Assignee: Capistrano Labs Inc.
    Inventors: Julian Dow, Paul F. Meyers, Michael Waddell
  • Patent number: 5350083
    Abstract: An improved condiment dispensing system for delivering a measured quantity of condiment at a desired flow rate. The system comprises a pump which is fluidly connected to a condiment source and a dispensing apparatus. The dispensing apparatus includes a valve assembly which is connected to a pressurized fluid source and to the pump whereby actuation of the valve assembly causes a measured quantity of the condiment to be dispensed from an outlet nozzle contained thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1994
    Inventor: Benjamin R. Du
  • Patent number: 5347990
    Abstract: An endoscope has a fiber optic image bundle which is insertible into a separate sterile sleeve such that the fiber optic image bundle need not be sterilized prior to use. A window formed proximate the distal end of the sleeve facilitates viewing through the fiber optic image bundle. A biasing means urges the fiber optic image bundle into abutment with the window to facilitate proper optical alignment thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1994
    Assignee: Wendell V. Ebling
    Inventors: Wendell V. Ebling, J. Charles Elmore
  • Patent number: 5347211
    Abstract: A power converter for providing a selectable desired voltage has a converter circuit having an input port for receiving an input of a first voltage and an output port for providing an output of a second voltage. The converter circuit also has a keyway for receiving a key. The key, which is configured to be received by the keyway, contains an electrical component and has a body within which the electrical component is disposed. The output voltage of the converter is determined by the value of the component disposed within the body of the key such that the output voltage can be varied by replacing the key with another key having an electrical component of a different value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1994
    Assignee: Innova Electronics Corporation
    Inventor: Peter J. Jakubowski
  • Patent number: 5343880
    Abstract: A fluid dispensing wand having a fluid reservoir removably attachable to a wand for applying a fluid such as hair oil, coloring, lightener, highlight, detangler, or conditioner to the hair. A fluid delivery means disperses fluid from the reservoir throughout the wand to effect even distribution of the fluid throughout the hair. The fluid delivery means comprises a series of conduits and/or a porous material. Teeth and/or fins are formed upon the wand such that the wand may be moved through the hair in a comb-like fashion to effect transfer of the fluid thereto. An absorbent covering may optionally be formed over the wand intermediate the teeth or fins to further enhance the even distribution of fluid. A plug or seal preferably closes the reservoir, thus providing a fluid cartridge. Thus, various cartridges may be installed upon the wand to effect application of various desired fluids to the hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1994
    Inventor: William D. McKay
  • Patent number: 5337764
    Abstract: A dispensing comb for applying a fluid to the hair has a body with a plurality of teeth formed thereon and at least one, preferably two, fluid reservoirs removably attached to the body such that fluid communication is provided from the reservoirs to the teeth. The two reservoirs have thin seals which rupture when the two reservoirs are interconnected such that two different fluids contained therein intermix. Attachment of the two reservoirs to the comb body similarly causes the puncture of a seal to facilitate fluid communication of the mixed components through the comb to the teeth thereof. In a first embodiment, a pin disposed upon the first reservoir punctures a seal in the second reservoir and two fluids then intermix via a bore in the pin. A similar pin, disposed upon the body, punctures a similar seal in the first reservoir to effect fluid communication from of the mixture from the two reservoirs to the teeth of the comb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1994
    Inventor: William D. McKay
  • Patent number: D350301
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1994
    Assignee: Freight Flag, inc.
    Inventors: Patrick McInally, Randall M. Gardner
  • Patent number: D350525
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1994
    Inventor: Ronnie D. Robinson
  • Patent number: D351050
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1994
    Inventor: Dennis Sheldon
  • Patent number: D351328
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 11, 1994
    Assignee: Kai R. & D Center, Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Katsumi Hasegawa
  • Patent number: D351893
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1994
    Inventor: James P. Whitesel