Patents Represented by Attorney Steven N. Fox, Esq.
  • Patent number: 6648007
    Abstract: A process for manufacturing a safety hose system. In one embodiment, the process of the present invention comprises the steps of positioning the inside hose with the outside hose; inserting first and second pre-mold inserts about the first and second end portions of the inside hose; attaching the first and second connectors to the first and second end portions of the inside hose to form first and second crimped portions, respectively; applying an adhesive to the first and second crimped portions; inserting the first and second crimped portions into the connector inlet portions of the first and second pre-mold inserts, respectively; inserting the drain hose into the drain hose inlet portion of the first pre-mold insert; molding a first end-cap member to the first end portion of the outside hose, the first pre-mold insert, and the drain hose; and molding a second end-cap member to the second end portion of the outside hose and the second pre-mold insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Samar Company, INC
    Inventors: William J. Selby, Ronald A. Selby
  • Patent number: 6623018
    Abstract: A snow sled comprising a unitary body comprising a top portion having a seat portion, a bottom portion engageable with the snow, a rear portion, a front portion, and first and second side portions. The bottom portion and the top portion extend along a longitudinal axis substantially from the rear portion to the front portion. The top portion comprises a first wall portion. The lower portion comprises a second wall portion. The first wall portion of the top portion is spaced less than substantially four inches from the second wall portion of the bottom portion along said longitudinal axis. The top portion may further comprise first and second foot rest portions. The first and second foot rest portions comprise first and second wall portions. The bottom portion may further comprises a third wall portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Riva Sports, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew F. Fireman, Thomas B. Eckert
  • Patent number: 6595906
    Abstract: A device for allowing a person to perform one or more leg stretch exercises. In one embodiment, the device comprises first and second bracket members. Each of the first and second bracket members comprise first and second support members and an upper support member. The upper support member of said first bracket member is connected to the first and second support members of the first bracket member. The upper support member of the second bracket member is connected to the first and second support members of the second bracket members. The upper support member of the first bracket member is engageable with the upper support member of the second bracket member to a use position where the first bracket member is substantially perpendicular to the second bracket member. First and second leg support members are removably engaged with the first and second support members of the first bracket member to support the leg of the person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Inventor: Duane E. Smith
  • Patent number: 6559455
    Abstract: The present invention is an article of manufacture for use in alerting a person of exposure to an excessive amount of ultraviolet radiation. In one embodiment, the article of manufacture comprises a first strip comprising a backing member and first and second patches. Each of the first and second patches comprise an ultraviolet sensitive material releasably disposed upon the backing member. Each of the first and second patches comprise first and second outside edges and an inside edge. The first and second patches are nested and adjoined along said inside edges of the first and second patches, respectively. The ultraviolet sensitive material is adapted to change from a first color to a second color when exposed to an excessive amount of ultraviolet radiation. In operation, a person may remove the first and second patches from the backing member as desired and apply the patch to an area of exposed skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Inventor: Alan E. Nash
  • Patent number: 6511074
    Abstract: The present invention is a game that may be used by a person in a swimming pool. The game comprises a first target in the form of a hula hoop disposed at the bottom of the pool. The game further comprises a second target in the form of a shark's tank floating on the surface of the water. The game further comprises a hand-held projectile member designed for travel through the water and when thrown properly will travel thru the hoop and upward into the fish tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Assignee: Riva Sports, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew F. Fireman
  • Patent number: D465746
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Riva Sports, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew F. Fireman, Thomas B. Eckert
  • Patent number: D466440
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: Riva Sports, Inc
    Inventors: Andrew F. Fireman, Thomas B. Eckert
  • Patent number: D466441
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: Riva Sports, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew F. Fireman, Thomas B. Eckert
  • Patent number: D472952
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: Riva Sports, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew F. Fireman
  • Patent number: D475947
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Assignee: Riva Sport, Inc.
    Inventor: William B. Eckert
  • Patent number: D476267
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Riva Sports, Inc.
    Inventor: William B. Eckert
  • Patent number: D477129
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Inventor: John Ramer
  • Patent number: D485011
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Inventor: Cho Ok Nam
  • Patent number: D487695
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Inventor: Kenneth W. Sittig
  • Patent number: D492594
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Inventor: Alan E. Nash
  • Patent number: D493095
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Inventor: Kenneth W. Sittig
  • Patent number: D493096
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Inventor: Kenneth W. Sittig
  • Patent number: D493655
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Inventor: David DeFelice
  • Patent number: D493656
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Inventor: David DeFelice
  • Patent number: D493998
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Inventor: David DeFelice