Patents Represented by Attorney Tod R. Nissle

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  • System for delivering folded paper
    Patent number: 5586964
    Abstract: Apparatus for producing continuous form stationery folds a strip of paper along transverse lines of weakening formed therealong to form a zig-zag stack of paper. The apparatus alters the orientation of the zig-zag stack of paper to facilitate further processing of the paper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 24, 1996
    Assignee: B. Bunch Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Walter W. Chase
  • Dot matrix liquid crystal display with low multiplex ratio with each column electrode connected to only one other
    Patent number: 5585948
    Abstract: A dot matrix liquid crystal display has a low multiplex ratio and utilizes electrode leads which extend between adjacent electrodes on a glass plate substrate in the liquid crystal display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 17, 1996
    Assignee: Three-Five Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael G. Petera
  • Confection carrier for vitamins, enzymes, phytochemicals and ailmentary vegetable compositions and method of making
    Patent number: 5578336
    Abstract: A confection includes a soft candy center containing from 5% to 40% by weight water. A first coating is applied to the candy center. A second coating is applied over the first coating. The second coating contains a vitamin, enzyme, phytochemical, or alimentary vegetable composition. The first coating seals moisture in the soft candy center to retard the biodegradation of the vitamin, enzyme, phytochemical or alimentary vegetable composition in the second coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1996
    Inventor: Woodrow C. Monte
  • Multiple pole, shaded pole subfractional-horsepower induction motor
    Patent number: 5568000
    Abstract: A multiple pole, shaded pole, subfractional-horsepower induction motor includes a two piece stator. Wound wire is mounted on one piece of the stator before final assembly of the stator. Reluctance gaps are utilized to increase the strength of the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1996
    Assignee: Dial Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: John B. Hanneken
  • Polishing apparatus
    Patent number: 5562524
    Abstract: Apparatus for polishing a side of a thin, flat wafer of a semiconductor material includes first and second polishing heads which each hold a wafer against a wetted polishing surface and which each rotate and oscillate its respective wafer over the polishing surface. When the first polishing head is moved away from the polishing surface to clean, eject, and replace its wafer, the second polishing head occupies the space over the polishing surface normally occupied by the first polishing head so that the polishing surface is used substantially continuously, and not intermittently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1996
    Inventor: Gerald L. Gill, Jr.
  • Process for extracting precious metals from volcanic ore
    Patent number: 5536294
    Abstract: A process for extracting precious metal from volcanic ore includes the steps of crushing the ore, heating the ore in a hydrogen atmosphere to soften oxide mineral encapsulating the precious metal, cooling the ore, grinding the ore, and processing the ore to extract precious metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1996
    Inventors: Wayne L. Gill, Glenn W. Travis
  • Computer numerically controlled table saw fence
    Patent number: 5524514
    Abstract: A table saw includes a table, a saw mounted on the table, a carriage mounted on the table, a fence attached to the carriage and extending over the table, and a motor for moving the carriage and fence between at least two operative positions. The motor is actuated by a computer. A keypad mounted on the fence is used to input data to the computer to actuate the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1996
    Inventors: Jeffrey P. Hadaway, Timothy C. Whitford
  • Method and apparatus for processing tires to reclaim rubber, metal, and fabric
    Patent number: 5524838
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for separating and recovering rubber, fiber, and steel from tires cryogenically cools and grinds tire rubber. The method reduces by 45 to 60 percent the amount of nitrogen required to cool and embrittle the rubber prior to being ground. Only the surface of the rubber is embrittled prior to grinding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1996
    Inventors: H. John Ellers, Milton M. Masson
  • X-ray imaging system
    Patent number: 5521957
    Abstract: A portable X-ray imaging machine includes a X-ray source and a X-ray image receptor. The source and the receptor are movable simultaneously along a line parallel to a patient reclined on the top of an examination table. The X-ray machine is readily transportable between and fixedly secured in a plurality of rooms in a hospital or other medical facility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1996
    Inventor: Steven J. Hansen
  • Holster lock
    Patent number: 5518155
    Abstract: A handgun holster includes a system for simultaneously contacting the trigger guard and muzzle of a handgun in the holster to prevent the handgun from being removed until desired by the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1996
    Inventor: Richard N. Gallagher
  • Dietary vaccine for inhibiting metabolism of methanol
    Patent number: 5512598
    Abstract: A method for inhibiting the metabolism of methanol in a human is disclosed. The method comprises administering a source of ethanol introduced into the respiratory tract of a human being, permitting the gradual time release of ethanol from the dietary vaccine into the respiratory tract for absorption into the blood stream of an individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 30, 1996
    Inventor: Woodrow C. Monte
  • Mobile home anchor system
    Patent number: 5509237
    Abstract: A device for anchoring a mobile home in position above the ground. The device comprises a bracket pair which can be mounted on an existing stanchion and mobile home without requiring modification of the stanchion or removal of the stanchion from position underneath the mobile home.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1996
    Inventor: William L. Coulter
  • Apparatus for processing printed circuit board substrates
    Patent number: 5501735
    Abstract: Apparatus for contacting a circuit board substrate with etching fluid or some other chemical includes a conveyor system comprised of upper and lower rotating disks for receiving and transporting the circuit board substrate while the substrate is contacted with fluid. The apparatus includes a labyrinth seal which is used to prevent fluid from escaping from the apparatus. A shunting system permits the type of fluid applied to the substrate to be readily altered. Housing units incorporated in the apparatus are readily secured together with a resilient clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1996
    Inventor: Don P. Pender
  • Metal shredding machine
    Patent number: 5490637
    Abstract: A metal shredding machine includes spaced apart support plates which are interconnected by rods carrying hammers. The hammers contact and shred metal which is passing through the machine. Sleeves are mounted on the peripheral edges of the plates. The sleeves reduce the frequency of breakage and replacement of the support plates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 13, 1996
    Inventor: Kyriakos Golesis
  • Protective paint impermeable floor cover
    Patent number: 5489459
    Abstract: An elongate, pliable, paint impermeable cover protects the floor around a doorway during painting. The cover can be folded over itself to size the cover for a smaller doorway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 6, 1996
    Inventor: Jonathon L. Nauman
  • Business form with removable label and method for producing the same with label stock
    Patent number: 5482328
    Abstract: A business form includes a removable label produced by adhering conventional label stock to the back of the form and by die cutting completely through the form and partially through the label stock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 9, 1996
    Inventor: Gary E. Stewart
  • Optical device
    Patent number: 5483301
    Abstract: An optical device which is worn by a person which can be quickly adapted for use in magnifying objects distant from the person or as eyeglasses which allows a person to view objects according to their normal size and dimension. The optical device can be readily adapted for use by individuals requiring different corrective lens to compensate for poor eyesight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 9, 1996
    Inventor: Adrian M. Clarke
  • Method and apparatus for determining the role of cytochrome P450 and related enzymes in the metabolism of drugs and other chemicals
    Patent number: 5478723
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining the enzyme or enzymes in the human body which metabolize a particular drug. Microsomes are obtained from each of several donors. The microsome for one donor is reacted with a test drug and the quantity of metabolites produced is determined. The microsomes are similarly each reacted with the test drug and the quantity of metabolites produced for each microsome is determined to generate drug metabolism data. The drug metabolism data obtained is compared to reference data which indicates the activity of a select number of major enzymes in each of the donors. The reference data for each enzyme is separately tabulated. The enzyme responsible for the metabolism of the test drug is identified when the metabolism data correlates with the tabulated reference data for that enzyme.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 26, 1995
    Inventors: Andrew Parkinson, Dorn C. Cook
  • Filter cover assembly for differential housing mechanism
    Patent number: 5476582
    Abstract: A differential housing includes magnetic filters for removing metal particulate from oil circulating within the differential mechanism of a vehicle. The differential housing also permits the level and temperature of the oil to be monitored.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1995
    Inventor: Paul C. Camping
  • Method and apparatus for reserving seats at entertainment event
    Patent number: 5462005
    Abstract: Apparatus for reserving a seat in an entertainment theater includes a casing and a tape which is extendable from and retractable into the casing. The casing and tape are looped over the armrests of seats to reserve the seats. Indicia on the tape denote that the seats over which the tape is extended are reserved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 31, 1995
    Inventor: Edward J. Finger