Patents Represented by Attorney Waddey & Patterson, P.C.

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  • Sports glove with a segmented joint protector
    Patent number: 7694351
    Abstract: A sports glove comprising a dorsal side and at least one joint protector. The dorsal side provides a plurality of protection sections and the joint protectors positioned between the plurality of protection sections. The joint protector includes a base operatively attached to the dorsal side and a plurality of extended members attached to the base and projecting from the base. The joint protector substantially fills any apertures created in the sports glove by a user of the glove during participation in sports. The extended members of the joint protector deflect independently of the protection sections and can be biased toward the protection sections to substantially fill any apertures between the protection sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul Gait
  • Motorcycle stand for motorcycle transport
    Patent number: 7686549
    Abstract: This invention is a motorcycle stand for securing a motorcycle to a vehicle. The apparatus has a hook which pulls down the foot peg of a motorcycle onto a receiving portion on the base member of the frame. The hook is attached to a sliding member which slides within an elongated cavity defined by the frame. This sliding motion is tilted so that the hook applies a forward force on the peg to more securely stabilize the front tire of the motorcycle. In addition, the motorcycle stand has a linkage with a groove which fits around a shaft so that the motorcycle peg is secured in a clamping position between the hook and the receiving portion. The device has locking apertures which aligns when the hook is placed in the clamping position for protecting the motorcycle against theft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Inventor: Todd Posey
  • Attachment bracket with retaining clip for wheel simulators
    Patent number: 7677677
    Abstract: A wheel cover attachment system including a cover for a wheel wherein the wheel includes a plurality of wheel fasteners and a valve stem. The cover comprises a cover circumference, cover axis, an exposed side simulating a wheel, an attachment side opposite the exposed side, at least one cover fastener, and at least one attachment bracket. The attachment bracket is removeably secured to the attachment side and includes a post shaped to accept the cover fastener, first and second concavities, and at least one biasing armature. Each concavity is shaped to accept one of the wheel fasteners and the biasing armature is shaped to engage one of the wheel fasteners in the first concavity and secure the bracket to one of the wheel fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Phoenix U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventor: Barry L. Roberts
  • Heat spreader for display panel
    Patent number: 7666270
    Abstract: The invention presented is a method for applying heat spreaders to a plurality of display panels, including (a) providing a plurality of heat spreader composites, each of which comprises a heat spreader material having an adhesive thereon and a release material positioned such that the adhesive is sandwiched between the heat spreader material and the release material; (b) removing the release material from a plurality of the composites; and (c) applying at least one of the composites to each of the plurality of display panels each such that the adhesive adheres the heat spreader material to the display panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: GrafTech International Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Martin David Smalc, Julian Norley, Joseph Paul Capp, Timothy Clovesko
  • High purity nuclear graphite
    Patent number: 7658903
    Abstract: A highly isotropic graphite useful for, inter alia, nuclear applications is disclosed, which has a ash content of less than 300 ppm and a boron equivalence of less than about 2 ppm without requiring a post graphitization purification step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: GrafTech International Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas J. Miller, David R. Ball
  • Heat spreader for emissive display device
    Patent number: 7658999
    Abstract: A heat spreader for a display device, such as a plasma display panel, a light emitting diode or a liquid crystal display, comprising at least one sheet of compressed particles of exfoliated graphite having a surface area greater than the surface area of that part of the back surface of the display device where a localized region of higher temperature is generated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: GraTech International Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Clovesko, Julian Norley, Martin David Smalc, Joseph Paul Capp
  • Low CTE highly isotropic graphite
    Patent number: 7658902
    Abstract: A process for producing a graphite article having a CTE of less than about 2.0 ppm/° C. over the temperature range of from 30° C. to 100° C. and an isotropy ratio of less than about 1.5 also advantageously having a thermal shock resistance parameter of greater than about 150×103 W/m in both the with-grain and against-grain directions, and the graphite so produced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: GrafTech International Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Tracy Albers, Douglas J. Miller, Irwin C. Lewis, David R. Ball
  • Lifting apparatus and method of lifting carbon based electrodes
    Patent number: 7660337
    Abstract: A lifting apparatus for transporting a carbon based electrode having a threaded male end. The apparatus includes a casing having a top end and a bottom end. The casing defines an electrode aperture from the bottom end shaped to accept the threaded male end of the carbon based electrode to secure the lifting apparatus to the electrode. An attachment aperture is positioned in the top end while an attachment element is positioned in the attachment aperture and operatively engaging the top end of the casing. The attachment element is positioned to accept engagement from a crane or other powered lifting device, while the lifting apparatus is preferably manually attachable to the electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: GrafTech International Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Henry Darral Teeples, John Douglas Phillips, David Arthur Lehr, Thomas Davis Schiller, Terrence Patrick Wells
  • Construction machine for machining floor surfaces
    Patent number: 7644994
    Abstract: In a construction machine 1 for the treatment of ground surfaces, comprising a chassis 2 carrying a machine frame 4, a drive motor 6, a work drum 8 supported on the machine frame 4 and having exchangeable tools 14 fastened to its outer surface 12, and a drive line 18 for the work drum 8 comprising at least the drive motor 6 and a transmission coupled to the drive motor 6, it is provided that an auxiliary drive 20, adapted to be coupled to the drive line 18, is arranged to rotate the work drum 8 in the raised condition of the drum by a predetermined or selectable rotational angle, the torque of the auxiliary drive 20 being higher than the moment of inertia of the work drum 8 and of the drive line 18 in the switched-off or decoupled state of the drive motor 6.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: Wirtgen GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Busley, Olaf Gaertner, Dieter Simons
  • Furnace cooling system and method
    Patent number: 7625517
    Abstract: A cooling system for the distribution and collection of a fluid coolant in a metallurgical vessel used in the processing of molten materials. The cooling system comprises a distribution system including an intake manifold, a plurality of headers attached to the intake manifold, and a plurality of distribution dispensers positioned along each header. A collection system, including a collection manifold, is positioned to collect the fluid coolant. The distribution dispensers are positioned to direct the fluid coolant towards the collection manifold and utilize the majority of the kinetic energy contained within the coolant to direct the coolant towards the collection manifold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Systems Spray-Cooled, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Thomas Arthur, J. Michael Campbell, Troy D. Ward
  • Low-lactose partially hydrolyzed infant formula
    Patent number: 7618669
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a low-lactose, partially hydrolyzed infant formula. The carbohydrate component of the infant formula comprises between 0% and 60% lactose and the protein component of the infant formula comprises partially hydrolyzed whey protein and casein, the protein component having a particular molecular weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Mead Johnson Nutrition Company
    Inventors: Nagendra Rangavajla, Win-Chin Chiang, Khaled A. Khatib, David A. Wynsen, Gabor Puski, Jon Vanderhoof, Robert A. Burns
  • Compliant foil fluid film radial bearing or seal
    Patent number: 7614792
    Abstract: A compliant foil fluid film bearing or seal apparatus includes a bushing having a plurality of peripherally separate bushing segments. The bushing has a bore defined therethrough, with a peripheral portion of the bore being defined on each bushing segment. A plurality of compliant foils is carried by the bushing, with at least one of the compliant foils being disposed on each bushing segment. A plurality of foil undersprings is disposed beneath the plurality of compliant foils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Capstone Turbine Corporation
    Inventors: Jonathan Wade, Daniel Lubell
  • Protective eyewear with metal lenses
    Patent number: 7614088
    Abstract: Protective eyewear for protecting a wearer's eyes during a sporting event. The protective eyewear comprises a frame and a metal protective section. The frame includes a top support, a pair of armatures, and a grooved opening traversing the top support and each armature. The metal protective section includes a perimeter and an extension attached to the perimeter and shape to be removably engaged to the grooved opening in the frame. Additionally, the metal protective section includes a plurality of substantially aligned elongated bars horizontally segmenting the metal protective section. A plurality of cross members is vertically positioned to connect the elongated bars of the metal protective section and protect the eyes of the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: J. Debeer & Son, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul Gait
  • Bat with flexible handle
    Patent number: 7611428
    Abstract: Included herein is a bat for striking a ball. The bat comprises a barrel portion, transition portion attached to the barrel portion, and a handle portion attached to the transition portion. The handle portion includes a longitudinal axis and a plurality of planes substantially parallel to the axis. The adjacent planes of the plurality of planes are positioned to define apertures substantially parallel to the axis. The planes and apertures are positioned to vary the flexibility of the handle and improve bat performance for a given swing speeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Miken Sports, LLC
    Inventors: Biju Mathew, Matthew V. Vacek
  • Attachment bracket with retaining clip for wheel simulators
    Patent number: 7611211
    Abstract: A wheel cover attachment system including a cover for a wheel wherein the wheel includes a plurality of wheel fasteners and a valve stem. The cover comprises a cover circumference, cover axis, an exposed side simulating a wheel, an attachment side opposite the exposed side, at least one cover fastener, and at least one attachment bracket. The attachment bracket is removeably secured to the attachment side and includes a post shaped to accept the cover fastener, first and second concavities, and at least one biasing armature. Each concavity is shaped to accept one of the wheel fasteners and the biasing armature is shaped to engage one of the wheel fasteners in the first concavity and secure the bracket to one of the wheel fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Phoenix USA, Inc.
    Inventor: Barry L. Roberts
  • Bat with interchangeable sections
    Patent number: 7601083
    Abstract: A bat having interchangeable sections comprising a handle section and a hollow striking section. The handle section includes a first end and a second end, while the hollow striking section includes a tapered portion and a barrel portion. The second end of the handle section is removably attached within the tapered portion. Additionally, the barrel portion includes a length having a mid-point wherein the second end of the handle section terminates before the midpoint of the length of the barrel portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Jess H Heald, Jared J. Smalley, Jr., Louis J. Fezio
  • Lacrosse head with cushioned sidewalls
    Patent number: 7588506
    Abstract: A lacrosse head comprising a frame, a pocket attached to the frame, and at least one energy absorbing element engaging the frame to absorb energy from an impact to the pocket. Preferably, the frame, which includes a scoop, a throat, and sidewalls, includes energy absorbing elements positioned proximate to the throat and along the sidewalls of the frame. The energy absorbing elements can be positioned on an external surface of the perimeter of the frame. The frame includes pocket attachment apertures and the energy absorbing elements include apertures, wherein the apertures on the energy absorbing elements are substantially aligned with the pocket attachment apertures to secure the energy absorbing elements to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul Gait
  • Telescoping chair for supporting bars
    Patent number: 7587872
    Abstract: A chair for supporting bars is comprised of telescoping sections which lock in an extended position. The chair is intended for supporting the reinforcing bars utilized in reinforced concrete construction, but can also support other long bodies. The sections of the chair can be extended and locked individually, so the height of the chair is determined by which sections of the chair are extended and which sections are collapsed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Kodi Klip Corporation
    Inventor: Jon R. Kodi
  • Floor-mounted coil storage unit
    Patent number: D605503
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Eastern Woods Engineering Professional Corporation
    Inventor: Ernst Krause
  • Sole for footwear
    Patent number: D608534
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Road Wolf, LLC
    Inventor: Michael Glen Bullard