Patents Represented by Attorney Thomas R. Lampe
  • Patent number: 7926886
    Abstract: Apparatus for mounting a cycle wheel on a cycle wheel frame including two axle segments connected to cycle frame mounting lugs, a freewheel body being mounted on one of the axle segments and a hub being mounted on the other of the axle segments. A lock bolt extends through the hub and the axle segment supporting the hub and threadedly engages the axle segment supporting the freewheel body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Inventor: J. Leonard Ashman
  • Patent number: 7909412
    Abstract: A cycle wheel mounting system wherein a cycle wheel hub is rotatably mounted on an axle rod having threaded portions. Structure associated with the cycle wheel hub and the axle rod, including projections on the hub casing of the cycle wheel hub, and receivers for the projections on the cycle frame ensures proper alignment of the cycle wheel when mounted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Inventor: J. Leonard Ashman
  • Patent number: 7909310
    Abstract: Portable barrier apparatus including a reel head supported by a post and including a reel mounted barrier tape. A foot stake is connected to the bottom of the post and can be alternatively positioned in the ground or in a support base. The reel head may be removed from the post and replaced by a reel head with a different reel mounted barrier tape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Inventor: Steven L. Weiner
  • Patent number: 7900921
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for displaying the track of a game article moving on a play surface, the game article directing energy to said play surface to energize energy reactive material and provide a visually observable track display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Sierra Innotek, Inc.
    Inventors: William Palmer, Stephen Palmer, Robert Palmer
  • Patent number: 7900619
    Abstract: A projectile having light emitting structure and a rechargeable power source is launched by projectile launching apparatus such as a gun. The projectile launching apparatus charges the rechargeable power source and when the projectile is propelled a visual display is produced by the lighted propelled projectile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Sierra Innotek, Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Palmer, Stephen L. Palmer, Robert N. Palmer
  • Patent number: 7866927
    Abstract: A pole installation system includes a pole base and pole member releasably connected to the pole base. A mobile pole caddy is employable to transport the pole member to and from the pole base and to raise or lower the pole member while it is pivotally connected to the pole base to install or disintall the pole member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Inventor: Thomas K. Wong
  • Patent number: 7849817
    Abstract: Apparatus for providing drinking water to an animal includes inner and outer annular walls which define a water supply reservoir. The inner wall forms a draw reservoir that is in communication with the water supply reservoir to replenish water in the draw reservoir and maintain the level of water in said draw reservoir equal to the level of water in said water supply reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Inventor: Daniel Warganich
  • Patent number: 7837695
    Abstract: Apparatus for abrading skin and simultaneously delivering a liquid topical solution to the skin includes a vacuum source, a hand-held applicator wand including a skin abrading brush, and a collection canister for collecting exfoliated skin particles and any liquids associated therewith entrained by an air flow between the hand-held applicator wand and the collection canister. The vacuum source also creates a flow from a container containing the liquid topical solution to the skin abrading brush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: DermaSweep, Inc.
    Inventors: Jackie Hart, James Patrick Murray
  • Patent number: 7828429
    Abstract: An eyeglass retainer device attachable to an eyeglass frame includes a plurality of flexible tubular segments which are interconnected to form a string of flexible tubular supports and adjustable to change the length of the string. One or more clamps are employed to lock the flexible tubular segments against movement once adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Spinn Products LLC
    Inventors: Robert Spinnato, Keely Spinnato
  • Patent number: 7828486
    Abstract: Surveillance apparatus including an elongated base anchor structure, elongated core structure carrying surveillance equipment and having a lower end fixed against movement relative to the ground, and an elongated enclosure attached to the base anchor structure and surrounding the elongated core structure and the surveillance equipment, the elongated core structure and the surveillance equipment structurally isolated from the elongated enclosure and protected from vibration caused by wind impacting the elongated enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Inventor: Thomas K. Wong
  • Patent number: 7825315
    Abstract: A hand-held pick for playing guitars and other musical instruments includes a pick body and a plurality of string engaging protrusions. The pick body is flexible and may be used in either a straight condition or a bent condition. The protrusions can be simultaneously engaged with a plurality of strings and simultaneously pluck the strings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Inventor: Ron King
  • Patent number: 7807479
    Abstract: When scribing a substrate, the precise location of the outer peripheral edge of the substrate on a stage is determined and movement of a scribe tool is controlled to first bring the scribe tool into engagement with the substrate at a location inwardly of the outer peripheral edge of the substrate. After a downwardly directed force of predetermined magnitude exerted by the scribe tool has been attained and stabilized, the scribe tool is moved along the substrate to form a scribe line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Micro Processing Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul C. Lindsey, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7808563
    Abstract: A frame is attached to a wall mountable flat panel TV screen by connector structure. The frame enhances the appearance of the flat panel TV screen. An electronic component receptacle is connectable to the frame to hold modular electronic components employed in association with the flat panel TV screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Inventor: Steve Sanchez
  • Patent number: 7770305
    Abstract: A portable collapsible clothes dryer kit including two clothing article dryer units for engaging and spreading different articles of clothing, one of the units being supported by spaced, elongated flexible elements and the other of the units being supported by a coat hanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Inventor: Leonard Krauss
  • Patent number: 7757523
    Abstract: Gate multi-locking apparatus includes two housings, one attached to a gate member and the other attached to a structural member. A latch bar is positioned externally of the housings and extends between the housings to prevent movement of the gate member to open position. Latch bar supports extend into the housings and are locked in place by lock members extending therethrough and padlocks holding the lock members in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Inventors: Angel Garcia, Charles Y. D. Lee
  • Patent number: 7758125
    Abstract: A portable support for providing support for the head of a seated individual includes an elongated pillow having an enlarged upper end portion and a lower pillow end portion. Connector structure is provided to position the larger pillow end portion above the shoulder of a seated individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Inventor: John Mittelstadt
  • Patent number: 7735931
    Abstract: Portable chair apparatus includes a hollow, collapsible chair and a receptacle attached to the chair for containing the chair when it is in collapsed condition. An electrically operated air pump is used to alternatively inflate or deflate the chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Inventors: Steven L. Weiner, Leonard L. Hofheins
  • Patent number: 7722122
    Abstract: A portable support for supporting the head of a seated individual including an elongated pillow and a flexible retention member having fasteners enabling the flexible retention member to assume different loop configurations enabling the portable support to alternatively be connected to an upper seat corner or be supported by the individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Inventor: John Mittelstadt
  • Patent number: D611784
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Inventor: Donald A. Girard
  • Patent number: D630919
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Inventor: Donald A. Girard