Patents Represented by Attorney Thomas B. Tate
  • Patent number: 5520139
    Abstract: A boat canopy which can be removeably mounted onto the gunwales of a boat, and which can be adjusted forward and backward into various positions. The canopy comprises a canvas top and a plurality of bows which are assembled as one piece, a plurality of leg supports, a plurality of clamps which clamp onto the gunwales, and a plurality of quick-disconnect pins which allow for easy assembly and disassembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1996
    Inventors: Paul F. King, David A. Huebner
  • Patent number: 5485808
    Abstract: A concentrated, synthetic, sea water solution; which upon dilution with fresh water produces a high purity, synthetic sea water and a method for making the same. The liquid mixture is composed of two, separate and equal volume, portions; each portion containing a percentage of specific major and minor ions. The solution may also contain essential trace elements. The solution is extremely pure; being specifically treated to remove harmful, non-essential, heavy metals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 23, 1996
    Inventor: David A. Huebner
  • Patent number: 5425381
    Abstract: A combination pediatric restraint and cushion for a dental patient. The restraint is made of cloth with an adhesive backing, and has a plurality of flaps with hook and loop fasteners, a plurality of straps, and a headpiece. The cushion is encased in a pillowcase which has an adhesive backing and has flaps with hook and loop fasteners, and has an arcuate indentation at its top end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 20, 1995
    Inventors: Vacharee S. Peterson, Catherine T. Boler
  • Patent number: 5400549
    Abstract: An insulated removeable pond cover for settling ponds. The pond cover comprises a plurality of sealed panel units containing insulation. The panel units are linked together by means of a system of cables which pass through grommets in the panel units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 28, 1995
    Inventor: William D. Morgan
  • Patent number: 5364054
    Abstract: A hook for attaching a boat cover to a boat trailer. The hook comprises a long vertical member having an opening through which a cord or rope can be placed, a horizontal member positioned perpendicular to the bottom of the vertical member, a shorter vertical member perpendicular to the distal end of the horizontal member so as to define an opening into which the bar of the boat trailer fits, and a horizontal cantilevered member, projecting from the long vertical member, which fits across the top of the trailer bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1994
    Inventors: Ricky D. Miller, Bruce A. Reeve
  • Patent number: 5361798
    Abstract: A propane distribution pole for distributing propane to a heating appliance from a propane tank at a remote location. The distribution pole comprises a base which has a threaded coupling, a pipe which has its bottom end sealed by a threaded plug which fits into the threaded coupling on the base, and means for connecting the pipe to the propane tank and the heating appliance. The height of the distribution pole is adjustable by adding couplings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1994
    Inventor: Kent A. Beckstrom
  • Patent number: 5355917
    Abstract: A pre-conditioned air adapter chute for attachment to an aircraft. The chute has a body which is cylindrical at the top and the bottom, handles on either side of the body, a clamp attached to each of the handles, and a hook attached to each of the clamps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1994
    Inventor: David F. Kofflin
  • Patent number: 5326144
    Abstract: A pin puller, comprising a spring, a clamp, and a handle, which is used to pull the pins on the sliding tandem of a semitrailer. The pin puller may also be provided with a guard and a wire which has a flag on one end. When the pins are pulled, the flag will stick out so that the driver can see the flag emerge beyond the side of the semitrailer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1994
    Inventor: Clarence D. Forcier
  • Patent number: 5282333
    Abstract: An ice fishing hole cover comprising a box structure having two side panels, a front panel, a back panel, a hinged lid with a slit for a fishing line to pass through, and no bottom panel. A plurality of heating plates are attached to the underside of the lid, and a plurality of candleholders project from the interior sides of the side panels. The hole cover is made of transparent material and has a plurality of ventilation openings formed into the lid, front, back, and side panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 1, 1994
    Inventor: Michael J. Klinkhamer
  • Patent number: 5083795
    Abstract: The invention is a game called "Globespin". A globe serves as the gameboard, and other playing pieces include a clothespin which has an adhesive decal attached as a pointer, a deck of cards, a die, and a plurality of tokens which are used as markers. The object of the game is to score a Bingo pattern in any direction on the playing cards, with the position of the markers being determined by spins of the globe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 28, 1992
    Inventor: Julane Severson
  • Patent number: 4809971
    Abstract: An exercise device for assisting a person in doing sit-ups correctly and easily. The device includes a piece of plastic which is folded to fit around and under a door, and a pair of foot rests hinged to the piece of plastic. The hinge is spring-loaded such that the foot rests are biased to a position against the piece of plastic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1989
    Inventor: Gary D. Goldish
  • Patent number: 4807324
    Abstract: The invention is a system for applying color to hair in such a manner as to show depth of color. The system comprises two application brushes of different lengths which are riveted together, and can be opened to dip into two colors simultaneously, then closed to apply both colors at once to show depth of color in the hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 28, 1989
    Inventor: Edward C. Owens
  • Patent number: 4777883
    Abstract: The invention is a bullet which comprises a hollow central cavity, an outside plastic jacket, a lead core, an inside metal jacket, a slotted nose, a gas seal, a gas seal reinforcement disc, and a gas seal extension having slotted seal feathers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1988
    Inventor: Milija M. Chevich
  • Patent number: 4758014
    Abstract: The invention is a towing attachment which can be attached to the towbar of a towing vehicle in order to allow easier towing of trailers by moving into position under the trailer. The towing attachment can also be used to lift the towing vehicle off the ground with a tongue attachment for better traction in snow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1988
    Inventor: Matthew J. Moore
  • Patent number: 4754988
    Abstract: The invention is a boat trailer which features a wishbone chassis-frame rail which is shaped to precisely fit the hull bottom of the carried craft at a particular index point, and which has a single suspension bridge type bottom flange. The wishbone chassis-frame also has a cam-shaped termination at its back end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1988
    Inventor: Jon M. Hofgren
  • Patent number: 4754838
    Abstract: The invention is an electronic ignition by-pass system for an automobile or other motor vehicle which enables the vehicle's engine to be left running while the vehicle is parked but prevents the vehicle from being driven unless the ignition key is inserted. The system comprises a control box having an on-momentary on-off switch and a plurality of wires connected to various components of the vehicle's electrical system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1988
    Inventor: Jeffrey P. Cody
  • Patent number: 4708130
    Abstract: The invention is a lumbar dynamic splint made of low temperature thermoplastic material and designed to provide an exact contour fit to the patient's body. The device comprises a vertical back piece, a chest piece, a right pelvis arm, a left pelvic arm, two vertical front struts, two chest strap anchors, and a chest strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1987
    Inventor: Charles M. Grudem
  • Patent number: D337936
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1993
    Inventor: Gilbert W. Lindemann
  • Patent number: D358018
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1995
    Inventor: Gilbert W. Lindemann
  • Patent number: D364170
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 14, 1995
    Inventor: John J. Tobish