Patents Represented by Attorney Tod R. Nissle

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  • Prophylactic
    Patent number: 6095145
    Abstract: A package for a condom permits lubricant to be stored in the package such that only the inside or outside of the condom contacts the lubricant. A three-dimensional computer file of an individual's erect penis is utilized to provide a custom fitting condom for the individual's penis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2000
    Inventor: Frank C. Sadlo
  • Method for personalizing beverage container
    Patent number: 6086702
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for personalizing a beverage container utilizes a field labels which are removably mounted on the container. A portion of the labels are removed from the container, are organized in a desired sequence, and are remounted at a new location on the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2000
    Assignee: Reaperot Ltd. Inc.
    Inventor: Donald J. Rea
  • Protective glove
    Patent number: 6081927
    Abstract: A method for fabricating a puncture resistant glove simplifies the manufacturing process and produces a glove which minimizes the likelihood that protective pads in the glove will absorb bodily fluids to contact the skin of a person wearing the glove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Inventor: Neal I. Gimbel
  • Method and composition for delivering zinc to the nasal membrane
    Patent number: 6080783
    Abstract: A viscous gel for delivering minor effective homeopathic amount of zinc or another metal to the nasal membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2000
    Assignees: Gum Tech International, Inc., Lawrence S. Kaye, Robert S. Davidson
    Inventors: Robert S. Davidson, Gary S. Kehoe, Lawrence S. Kaye
  • Kit for retrofitting manually operated electric garage door to operate automatically
    Patent number: 6075333
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for retrofitting a manually operated commercial garage door opener to function automatically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2000
    Inventor: Stephen Huddle
  • Catalytic curing agent for resins and method for making the same
    Patent number: 6071985
    Abstract: Dimethylpropylamine is provided. This new amine surprisingly has a significantly less offensive odor and is considerably less prone to be impregnated in or coat the skin and clothing than are other amines which are utilized to catalyze phenol formaldehyde and polyisocyanate resins during the production of sand cores in the "Cold Box Process". Dimethylpropylamine also cures phenol formaldehyde and polyisocyanate resins at a surprisingly rapid rate. Dimethylpropylamine is produced utilizing a reaction mixture which includes Dimethylamine and Propyl alcohol such that the molar ratio of Dimethylarine to Propyl alcohol is in the range of 0.07 to 0.5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2000
    Inventors: Rene Becerra Brambila, German Maya Hernandez
  • Method and apparatus for electrically charging and separating particles
    Patent number: 6072140
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for separating particles provides comingled particles including a first group of particles having a weight and a triboelectric propensity and a second group of particles each having a weight less than the particles in the first group and having a triboelectric propensity greater than that of the particles in the first group. An electric charge is produced to separate the second group of particles from the first group of particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2000
    Inventor: Charles O. Miller
  • Apparatus and method for practicing hitting a baseball
    Patent number: 6050907
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for practicing hitting a ball with a striking instrument. The apparatus comprises a ball having a portion which extends outwardly from the spherical body of the ball and which is driven into the ball when the ball is struck correctly with a striking instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Inventor: Thomas L. Long
  • Method and system for communicating at a stadium event by altering the wave
    Patent number: 6046690
    Abstract: A method and system for communicating at an event produces a selected visual image related to the event by altering the wavelength of electromagnetic waves emanating from articles carried by a designated group of spectators at the event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2000
    Inventor: David Evans, III
  • Laminated baked product and method of making the same
    Patent number: 6039988
    Abstract: A baked good includes a laminate. The laminate includes a layer of fat and a protein layer which adsorbs a portion of the fat layer. The laminate prevents moisture from penetrating the baked good.CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONSThis is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 08/595,035, filed Jan. 31, 1996, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,789,008.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2000
    Inventor: Woodrow C. Monte
  • Print stabilization process and apparatus
    Patent number: 6034704
    Abstract: A thermally activated substrate prolongs the life of thermally activated images formed on the substrate by a headed imprinting head. The substrate also prolongs the life of the imprinting head. The substrate includes a substrate sheet; a coating of a thermally activated material; and, a transparent coating of a thermally resistant opaque or translucent polymer composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2000
    Inventors: Gary E. Stewart, Gregory R. Williamson
  • Chain for trencher apparatus
    Patent number: 6014826
    Abstract: A trencher includes a frame. Ground engaging wheels and a chain are mounted on the frame. Sleeves are attached to and extend outwardly from the chain. Rotatable and fixed-orientation teeth can be mounted in the sleeves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2000
    Inventors: Craig B. Walgren, John H. Walgren
  • Card stacking game
    Patent number: 6015149
    Abstract: A card game in which cards can be readily assembled and disassembled from a wide variety of three dimensional structures. The game includes card holders which enable cards to be assembled into a structure with card extending along several axes normal to one another and with a plurality of cards extending vertically upward from a support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2000
    Inventor: Kent P. Burk
  • Carbon dioxide cleaning process
    Patent number: 6004400
    Abstract: A method for cleaning parts employed during the processing of semiconductor wafers includes a first cleaning step for removing super-micron particles and a second cleaning step for removing sub-micron particles. The second step utilizes frozen carbon dioxide pellets and removes contaminant particles have a size of less than one micron. The cleaning method consistently removes substantially all sub-micron particles from a work surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1999
    Assignee: Phillip W. Bishop
    Inventors: Phillip W. Bishop, Alexander J. Harrover
  • Vehicle accessory holder
    Patent number: 5971242
    Abstract: A vehicle accessory holder is adapted to fit on an adapter plug. The plug has a receiving end and a projecting end. The projecting end has a wider diameter than the receiving end. The vehicle accessory holder is shaped to slidably removably fit over the receiving end but cannot fit over the projecting end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1999
    Inventor: Linda J. Schuerman
  • Composition for healing skin wounds
    Patent number: 5973010
    Abstract: A composition and method for treating epidermal wounds utilizes an aqueous solution of sodium sulphate, sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium chloride and ichthammol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1999
    Inventor: Robert L. Crawford
  • System for mixing cementing material and mineral aggregate
    Patent number: 5967655
    Abstract: Apparatus for mixing cementing material and mineral aggregate includes a container having a first chamber and a second chamber each having a top and a bottom. Cementing material is in the first chamber. Mineral aggregate is in the second chamber. An auger is attached to the bottom of the first and second chambers to receive and dispense cementing material from the first chamber and mineral aggregate from the second chamber. The mineral aggregate is dispensed at a rate different from that of the cementing material. The container includes extendable legs and is carried on a lift at the rear of a vehicle. The lift is raised to permit the container legs to be extended. After the legs are extended, the lift is lowered and the vehicle is driven away, leaving the container free-standing on its legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1999
    Inventor: A. Wayne Hills
  • Process for producing low pH by-products from waste products of cheese production
    Patent number: 5948452
    Abstract: A process for producing pampered whey protein. The pH of whey protein is carefully controlled and maintained substantially constant during processing to produce a protein resistance to precipitation during sterilization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Inventor: Woodrow C. Monte
  • Coffeemaker
    Patent number: 5943945
    Abstract: A self-contained beverage machine simulataneously heats a beverage and a condiment utilized in the beverage. The condiment is in a small container removably carried on the beverage machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1999
    Inventor: Naoki Ishihara
  • Ice cream containing a lactose enzyme composition and method
    Patent number: 5942264
    Abstract: An enzyme--ice cream composition in which a sterilized acid-sensitive lactase enzyme hydrolyzes lactose after the ice cream is frozen to a temperature less than twenty degrees Fahrenheit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Inventor: Woodrow C. Monte