Patents Represented by Attorney Stockwell & Smedley, PSC
  • Patent number: 8352021
    Abstract: A method for providing an indication of a state of awareness for a patient, includes the steps of arranging data of an EEG and EMG power spectrogram to provide power versus frequency in a log-log arrangement; calculating a first best-fit line for a lower frequency region of the EEG power spectrogram; calculating a second best-fit line for a higher frequency region of the EEG power spectrogram; calculating a third best-fit line for the EMG power spectrogram; and displaying an indication of the state of awareness based on the first, second and third best-fit lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Inventor: Christopher Scheib
  • Patent number: 8322649
    Abstract: An aircraft that is housed within a gyroscope providing for improved flight stability that includes an inner hull which remains stationary within a rotating outer hull. A rotating plate includes a groove that traces a sinusoidal pattern around an inside periphery of the plate. Tracking arms have a portion that fit within the groove and another portion that connects to a piston. The rotation of the plate causes the tracking arms to travel within the sinusoidal groove and impart movement on the plurality of pistons which will intake air from above the upper surface of the inner hull configuration and create a negative pressure on the aircraft. The craft contains compression chambers which receive the air and which feed the various impeller thrusters which are rotational within three-fourths of a hemisphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Inventor: Herbert Martin
  • Patent number: 8278587
    Abstract: A welding system and method includes a main torch including a main electrode configured to form a first arc with a base metal; a first bypass torch including a first bypass electrode configured to form a second arc with the main electrode; and a second bypass torch including a second bypass electrode configured to form a third arc with the main electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Inventors: YuMing Zhang, Jinsong Chen
  • Patent number: 8272226
    Abstract: A method for producing clumped frozen food products includes the steps of forming a plurality of cryogenically manufactured ice cream units; conveying the units along a conveyor to a rotating container; disposing a liquid on the units while the units are within the rotating container, wherein the liquid hardens into a binder that facilitates fusion of individual units with one another to form a plurality of clumps, each of the clumps respectively comprising a plurality of fused units coupled with the binder. After forming into clumps, the clumps may be removed from the rotating container and stored in a frozen form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Inventor: Stan Jones
  • Patent number: 8235631
    Abstract: A bag for retaining structures, includes a plurality of cells aligned side-by-side in a continuous manner and configured to be filled with a filling material. Each cell of the bag includes a bottom wall, a first side wall, a second side wall, a back wall, and a front wall, the front wall being longer than the back wall. Furthermore, the first and second side walls each include a) a first corner located where the back wall connects with the bottom wall, said first corner being substantially 90 degrees; and b) a second corner located where a respective top edge of each side wall connects with the rear wall, said second corner being substantially 90 degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Inventors: Beau Adams, Everett Waid, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8192745
    Abstract: A nutritional supplement includes the primary ingredients: N-acetyl D-glucosamine, cracked cell wall Green Chlorella, Licorice Root Extract, and Potassium Citrate, as well as secondary ingredients: Zinc L-Carnosine, Gamma-Oryzanol and Capsaicin, that improves the bodies uptake, utilization and over-all bioavailability of exogenous target protein fractions (TPF) including but not limited to: glycoproteins, (such as glucosamine) protein isolates as amino acids, glycosaminoglycans (GAG) (including proteoglycans, and mucopolysaccharides), and polysaccharides such as hyaluronic acid (hyaluronan). The biochemical interactions of the composition improves zeta potential for TPF incorporation in the body through direct and indirect interaction with primary cellular and digestive sites of multiple species.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Inventor: Shawn P. Madere
  • Patent number: 8146944
    Abstract: An adjustable assembly attaches to the rear storage compartment of a motorcycle and can be positioned in different locations so as to make the rear seating area larger or smaller as desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: SaNico, LLC
    Inventor: Gary Miller
  • Patent number: 8034036
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to an adapter that fits over a convenient water source. The adapter includes a tube that provides a passageway for the fluid to reach the top of the adapter. At the top, there is an eye-cup with an internal delivery means for directing the fluid to a user's eye. In this manner, a user can flush their eye in a convenient, portable, and clean manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Inventor: Tom Osborne
  • Patent number: 8025397
    Abstract: Safety equipment includes both a securing apparatus for glasses or eyewear and having incorporated therein hearing protection devices. In particular, the hearing protection devices and the way in which they are connected may vary in numerous ways to provide flexible, simple, and convenient safety equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Inventors: Charlie Martin, Mike McCullough, Tony McCullough
  • Patent number: 8006995
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a boat trailer that has sloped and adjustable guide rails which are higher at the rear of the trailer as compared to the front of the trailer. Accordingly, when backed down a boat ramp the guide rails extend above the water in order to engage the pontoons of a boat. This arrangement of guide rails allows a boat to powered onto the trailer where it can automatically be latched into place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Inventor: Chester Caudill
  • Patent number: 7997361
    Abstract: A reverse drive mechanism is configured to rotate at least one wheel of a multi-wheeled device in a reverse direction so that the device moves in that reverse direction. One particular application involves a motorcycle conversion assembly in which at least one of the rear wheels of the conversion assembly is driven in the reverse direction so as to back-up the motorcycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Inventors: David Anthony Bell, LaNell Easley Bell
  • Patent number: 7971823
    Abstract: An aircraft that is housed within a gyroscope providing for improved flight stability that includes an inner hull which remains stationary within a rotating outer hull. A rotating sine-wave ring is used to activate and move a plurality of pistons which will intake air from above the upper surface of the inner hull configuration and create a negative pressure on the aircraft. The craft contains compression chambers which receive the air and which feed the various impeller thrusters which are rotational within three-fourths of a hemisphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Inventor: Herbert Martin
  • Patent number: 7857266
    Abstract: A convertible taxidermy mounting system includes a stand, to which a specimen is mounted, that attaches to a base in different configurations. In one configuration, the base is oriented to be attached to a wall or similar vertical surface while in a second configuration the base is oriented to be supported on a horizontal surface. However, in both configurations, the specimen is presented in a natural presentation position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Inventor: Dale E. Damin
  • Patent number: 7777157
    Abstract: A blanket warmer is disclosed. The blanket warmer is lightweight, portable, and consumes minimal power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Life Gear LLC
    Inventor: Casey Jenkins
  • Patent number: 7747453
    Abstract: A method and system for electronically maintaining medical records and to facilitate availability and use of information relating to patients, as well as other information used in the operation of a medical facility. The system stores information such as patient charts, medical histories of patients, insurance information, including documentation requirements of insurance companies, timelines for calendaring events, and dictionaries of commonly or repetitively used information. The system permits inputting of information relating to a patient encounter or appointment with a patient and inputting information on business related contacts, including information on patients, pharmacies, physicians and insurance companies. The system further facilitates tracking of patients and their medical status, prescription writing, printing of reports, and preparation of insurance forms, including electronic claim forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Ulrich Medical Concepts, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis A. Ulrich, Burton E. Ulrich, Sandra I. Allen
  • Patent number: 7720531
    Abstract: A system and method determines from EEG signals the lack of awareness and the depth of anesthesia of a patient to whom an anesthetic agent is being administered. In particular, a log-log representation of the EEG power spectrum is converted to two intersecting lines so that the intersection point and the relative slopes can be analyzed to determine a state of awareness of a patient. This system and method may also be used in an analysis of the brain function of a sleeping individual to distinguish between different levels of non-REM sleep, REM sleep, and awakeness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Inventor: Christopher Scheib
  • Patent number: 7716069
    Abstract: In a further aspect of the invention, the calculated results may be communicated as a graphical output 196, such as is illustrated in FIG. 27. The graphical output 196 may be accessed by pressing a graph report button 198 on the report output dialog box (FIG. 26). The graphical output 196 is useful to further illustrate to the physician and the patient the changes in the calculated risk value over time, and in relation to the cholesterol levels. The graphical output 196 is also useful as a further tool in enabling a patient to understand the relationship between their health habits and the associated risk factor, and in encouraging the patient to participate in their own medical decision making.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Ulrich Medical Concepts Inc
    Inventors: Dennis A. Ulrich, Burton E. Ulrich, Sandra I. Allen
  • Patent number: 7703946
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to an LED light fixture that linearly arranges a plurality of LEDs within a housing such that each LED has a respective collimator. The output from the collimators is directed to a diffuser that shapes the light provided by the fixture so that a desired viewing angle is achieved. More particularly, the LEDs are located on a first circuit board and the driver chips for the LEDs are located on a second circuit board which sandwich a heat sink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Display Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Lee Chiang, Xin Guo, Eng K. Wong, Yupin Sun
  • Patent number: 7677193
    Abstract: A cover for a hatch lid or similar structure of a boat provides a secure, custom fit but is easily replaceable and maintainable. The cover includes a sheet of material having a periphery sized approximately to fit over a hatch lid of a boat and a securing feature including an elastic band extending along a portion of the periphery of the sheet, configured to securely couple the sheet of material to the hatch lid. The cover also includes a first corner strap and a second corner strap located on an underside of the sheet of material configured to fit over respective corners of the hatch lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Inventors: Jeff Roark, Diana Roark
  • Patent number: 7662116
    Abstract: A cover for preventing wetness or contamination of an intravenous site is disclosed. The cover is manufactured in a variety of sizes and can fit on any extremity of the human body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Inventor: Connie Ritchey