Patents Represented by Attorney Theodore J. Bielen, Jr.

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  • Polymer composition derived from unsaturated vegetable oils
    Patent number: 6103834
    Abstract: A process for co-polymerizing unsaturated vegetable oils or fatty acids utilizing the steps of mixing the unsaturated vegetable oil or fatty acid with maleic anhydride in a container. Simultaneously, inert gas is added to the container to provide an oxygen free environment within the container. A sufficient amount of initiator is added to the mixture in the container to produce free radicals for the co-polymerization of the vegetable oil with this fatty acid or the maleic anhydride.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2000
    Inventor: Abel M. Espinoza
  • Cover for a computer mouse
    Patent number: 6099934
    Abstract: A cover for a computer mouse utilizing a sheath having a first portion extending over the side portion of the mouse. A flap connects to the sheath and includes a notch which aligns with portions of the switch actuators on the mouse to permit access to the same. A fastener is also employed to anchor the sheath and connected flap to the cord of the mouse. The flap provides a surface for presentation of indicia or for attachment of three-dimensional objects. Such three-dimensional objects may be attached directly to the upper surface of the computer mouse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Inventor: Jerry M. Held
  • Environmental data logging system
    Patent number: 6088514
    Abstract: A system for obtaining environmental data such as temperature, pressure, humidity, and the like which utilizes a data acquisition sensor. In the case of obtaining temperature data, the sensor may be in the form of a thermistor which measures a particular temperature value and generates a signal representing the same. A microprocessing unit receives the signal from the data acquisition device and sends the same to an erasable memory unit. A data collection computer receives the value signal directly from the erasable memory unit, since access to the erasable memory unit by the microprocessor is shielded. The data collection computer can communicate directly with the erasable memory without the need for generating a prior art RS-232 protocol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2000
    Assignee: DeltaTrak, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard L. Foreman, Frederick L. Wu
  • Device for positioning an object relative to an opening
    Patent number: 6079092
    Abstract: A device for manipulating an object having an opening or bore which is held relative to the opening. The device includes an element which extends through the bore in the object and includes a first portion for bearing on the object and a second portion projecting outwardly from the object. A puller exerts a force on the element, and is found in a stationary housing. A spanner bridges the stationary housing and the body containing the object, permitting the puller and connected element to move the object relative to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2000
    Inventor: Glenn S. Bannerman
  • System for extracting samples from a stream
    Patent number: 6062092
    Abstract: A system for extracting samples from a stream in a conduit utilizing a probe, placed in the stream and having a channel for passing samples from the conduit stream. First and second pressure taps measure the pressure inside and outside the probe. A feedback signal, based on a pressure differential relative to the probe, is generated and controls a valve regulating sample velocity flow through the probe channel, that bears a fixed proportion to the velocity of flow in the conduit. The constant of proportionality between flow velocities in the conduit and the probe may be 1.0, resulting in an isokinetic sampling condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Assignee: Engine, Fuel, and Emissions Engineering, Incorporated
    Inventor: Christopher Weaver
  • Wheel mounted safety light
    Patent number: 6059431
    Abstract: An illumination device mounted on a wheel powered by a pair of batteries. The device includes first and second containers which are angularly disposed relative to one another. An interconnection exists between the containers to permit electrical contact between the pair of batteries. The first and second containers fit snugly around the axle of the wheel and illuminate a lamp to project light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Inventor: Jesse Ellis, Jr.
  • Pita bread cooking apparatus
    Patent number: 6053094
    Abstract: An Apparatus for baking pita bread dough utilizing a source of electrical power. A pair of heat resistant elements are each fitted with an electrical heating element. The pair of heat resistant elements so constructed are mated to one another to form an oven chamber. A heat conductoring screen is supported midway between the heat resistant elements within the chamber and permits cooking of the pita bread dough in uniform manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2000
    Inventor: Dimitri Cados
  • Foundation system for supporting a superstructure
    Patent number: 6050038
    Abstract: A foundation structure for supporting a superstructure utilizing a first block and a second block, with a third block disposed between the first and second blocks. Each block includes a top, bottom, and sidewall portion, as well as an interlocking mechanism. At least one chase extends through each of the blocks. The chases are alignable with one another to permit use of an elongated member such as a rod or wire rope which passes through all of the blocks when they are placed in side-by-side orientation. The elongated members are tensioned, causing compression of the blocks into a foundation unit with a contiguous top surface. A superstructure is supported to the top surface of the foundation unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Inventors: James M. Fey, Richard R. Erich
  • Article for enhancing an athletic grip
    Patent number: 6048612
    Abstract: An article for enhancing an athletic implement grip where the article comprises a carrier material which is impregnated with a mixture utilizing a tacky adhesive and a thickener. The mixture is applied in sufficient quantities to the grip so as to permit retention of a portion of the mixture to the carrier and removal of a portion of the mixture when the impregnated carrier material contacts an athletic implement grip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2000
    Inventor: Michael D. Dozier
  • Lighting trim retaining apparatus
    Patent number: 6045241
    Abstract: An apparatus for retaining a trim to a lighting fixture utilizing a frame which is fixed relative to a surface at which the lighting fixture is mounted. The frame includes an opening and a surface surrounding the opening. One or more brackets are placed along the frame surface. A movable element of one bracket connects to the trim for support. Retaining of the trim is a accomplished by further fastening of the trim to another bracket placed along the surface surrounding the opening of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2000
    Assignee: Prescolite-Moldcast Lighting Company
    Inventor: Scott Pahl
  • Saphenous vein harvesting support
    Patent number: 6042558
    Abstract: A patient support for harvesting a saphenous vein utilizing a base member that has an outwardly extending upper element. The upper element includes at least one surface with an edge portion. The edge portion is intended for contacting a portion of the leg and applying pressure to the soft tissue of the leg to provide surgical access to the saphenous vein by shifting the soft tissue relative to a leg bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2000
    Assignee: Orthopedic Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: William Hoyne, Steven R. Lamb
  • Sound generating device for spoked wheel
    Patent number: 6039338
    Abstract: A sound generating device for a spoked wheel utilizing a base member having a clamp. Base member is provided with a slot that extends outwardly from the clamp. A flange element may be anchored in the slot and extend from the slot in the form of a flap. The flap is intended to contact the spoked wheel when it turns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2000
    Inventors: Larry Perea, Kim Perea
  • Outdoor lighting device
    Patent number: 6033093
    Abstract: A lighting device employing a source of light which emanates to a first reflector which is positioned outwardly from such source. A second reflector at least partially surrounds the light source and is formed in spaced relationship with the first reflector to create a first gap between the first and second reflectors. The second reflector includes an opening which permits light from the source to pass to the first reflector and outwardly from the lighting device through the first gap. A light interacting element is formed outwardly from the source and is spaced from the second reflector to form a second gap. The second reflector is, thus, positioned between the first reflector and the light interacting element. Light interacting element further receives light from the source and either reflects or diffuses light outwardly from the lighting device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2000
    Assignee: Precolite-Moldcast Lighting Company
    Inventors: Chris Latsis, Wai-Lam Chu
  • Method of connecting a stem to a base of an article of jewelry
    Patent number: 6026571
    Abstract: An article of jewelry utilizing a base of heat deformable material. The base is formed with an aperture or bore which extends partially through the base. The aperture terminates in a floor within the base and is surrounded by a cavity at the surface of the base. An elongated member of heat retaining material extend within the aperture of the base and penetrates the floor of the same. A holder connects to the elongated member and includes an end portion which fits in the cavity of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2000
    Assignee: Industrial Strength Corporation
    Inventor: Jeff Lorenz
  • Voice activated vehicle alarm system
    Patent number: 6028509
    Abstract: An alarm system for the interior of a vehicle utilizing a temperature sensor measuring the interior temperature of the vehicle and producing a signal when a certain level of temperature is reached. A sound detector also produces a second signal representative of a certain sound intensity within the interior of the vehicle. An AND gate circuit receives the signals from the temperature sensor and the sound detector and generates an output signal. Alarm means is triggered by the output signal of the AND gate circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2000
    Inventor: David Rice
  • Torque converter adapter system
    Patent number: 6026642
    Abstract: A system for adapting a particular sprag unit to an existing stator of a torque converter having a ring-shaped body with an inner surface and a driving member. The system includes an annular retainer possessing an outer surface which fits along the inner surface of the stator. The retainer further includes an inner surface which slidingly engages a particular sprag unit having a plurality of sprags. The outer surface of the annular retainer is connected to the inner surface of the stator to prevent relative movement between these two elements. The sprag unit also contacts the surface of an inner race which possesses a central opening for meshing with a driving member may include a race having an outer surface which also engages the sprags of the clutch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2000
    Inventor: John E. Myers
  • Precision alignment device for torque converter hubs
    Patent number: 6024272
    Abstract: An alignment mechanism for replacement of a hub to a torque converter in order to weld the same utilizing a rotatable base member. A vice is employed and is supported by the base member. The vice has a plurality of jaws each including a multiplicity of flat surfaces. A particular flat surface of one particular jaw is co-planar with a flat surface of another jaw such that a torque converter impeller placed on the vice jaws would lie a plane. A shaft extends outwardly from the base member and lies on an axis that is perpendicular to any of the jaw flat surfaces or the planes formed by such flat surfaces. The shaft also passes through the hub and the torque converter impeller. The hub is held to the torque converter impeller when the welding process takes place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2000
    Inventor: John E. Myers
  • Recessed lighting fixture trim
    Patent number: D417307
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1999
    Assignee: Prescolite-Moldcast Lighting Company
    Inventor: Scott Pahl
  • Recessed lighting fixture trim
    Patent number: D417746
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1999
    Assignee: Prescolite-Moldcast Lighting Company
    Inventor: Scott Pahl
  • Recessed lighting fixture trim
    Patent number: D417747
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1999
    Assignee: Prescolite-Moldcast Lighting Company
    Inventor: Scott Pahl