Patents Represented by Attorney Warren F. B. Lindsley

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  • Unified heliostat array
    Patent number: 4832002
    Abstract: A unified heliostat array for reflecting the rays of the sun upon a central collector. The heliostats are driven by a single pair of drive motors that are coupled to a sun tracker and to the individual heliostats by a common pair of drive cables. The common drive capability is made practical through the use of a novel rotational element defined as a transaxial link.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1989
    Inventor: Oscar Medina
  • Exercise device
    Patent number: 4832336
    Abstract: A multi-purpose exercising device which comprises an elongated frame having coplanar top and bottom surfaces and front and rear ends. A pivotally mounted support post is mounted at the rear end of the frame for providing the dual function of holding a pad positioned on the top of the frame at an elevated angular position or extending from the bottom of the frame to provide a support for the rear end of the frame. A biceps femoris attachment is detachably mounted on the rear end of the frame for holding a leg pad parallel with and spaced from the rear end of the frame. This leg pad is pivotally movable by an exerciser lying prone on the frame with legs encountering the leg pad. A controlled resistance means is attached to the leg pad for providing a controlled resistive force to the pivotal movement of the leg pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1989
    Inventor: Thomas E. Lahman
  • Multi-purpose exercise bench
    Patent number: 4828255
    Abstract: A multi-purpose exercise bench employing two juxtapositioned elongated frames. A vertical support is provided for pivotally supporting one of the ends of the bench at a point above the base of an exercise device for movement from a substantially vertical position adjacent the device to a position extending laterally of the base of the device.A socket is mounted on the bench for detachably receiving above the bench a bench accessory. An extension member is provided for pivotally moving one of the frames relative to the other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1989
    Inventor: Thomas E. Lahman
  • Blower attachment for filament trimmers
    Patent number: 4827702
    Abstract: A blower attachment comprising a band for slipping over and snugly engaging for rotation therewith a filament line spool of a conventional filament line trimmer. The band is provided with at least a pair of blades extending outwardly thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1989
    Inventor: Jonathan D. Cerreta
  • Flow control valve
    Patent number: 4825897
    Abstract: A fluid flow control device comprising a cylindrical housing adapted to be sealably positioned in a fluid flow system and having a passageway therethrough for the flow of fluid under pressure. The housing defines fluid entrance and exit ports with each port defining a spherical valve seat in the housing. A weighted spherical ball is positioned in the housing to float in the housing during normal fluid flow therethrough but seats in said spherical seats during adnominal fluid conditions in the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 2, 1989
    Inventor: Stephen A. Shade
  • Refrigeration system employing refrigerant operated dual purpose pump
    Patent number: 4823560
    Abstract: An engine or heat pump for a refrigeration system employing a first elongated expansion-compression device defining a pair of chambers, each having a linearly movable piston therein which are axially interconnected by a hollow cylinder. A second expansion-compression device is mounted within the cylinder. Conduit means are provided, one extending into each end of the first device, through the associated piston and into the cylinder. The first device forces working fluid received through the device to provide fluid under relatively high pressure to the power and work loops of a refrigeration system, while the second device actuated by the first device draws relatively low pressure fluid from the system and returns it under pressure to a source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1989
    Assignee: E Squared Inc.
    Inventors: C. Allen Rowley, Hector M. Gutierrez
  • Battery monitoring system
    Patent number: 4820966
    Abstract: A diagnostic device for monitoring charging and discharging currents of a storage battery employing a current sensing resistor (shunt) adapted to be connected in series with a battery, the voltage and its polarity across the resistor being proportional to charging and discharging current through the battery and the direction of its flow. Amplifiers are employed for selectively amplifying charging and discharging currents with voltage to frequency converters providing trains of pulses responsive thereto which are compared by a microprocessor with stored programs for interpretation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 11, 1989
    Inventor: Ron Fridman
  • Door hardware preparation jig
    Patent number: 4813826
    Abstract: A jig for use with routers and other augering equipment for cutting the proper openings in a door for the installation of mortise locks. The jig formed in a U-shaped configuration is placed over the edge of the door at a proper height from the door sill or from the heading of the door frame and through a pivotal end plate adjustably positions itself on the door regardless of the contour of the encased edge of the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 21, 1989
    Inventor: Raymond R. Riedel
  • Solid projectiles
    Patent number: 4811666
    Abstract: A projectile of a predetermined geometrical configuration for small arms ammunition which comprises a solid monolithic body made of a copper alloy of approximately 61.5% of copper, approximately 35% of zinc, approximately 3% of lead and approximately 0.5% of tin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 14, 1989
    Inventor: Eric A. Lutfy
  • Therapeutic cooling scarf, wrap or collar
    Patent number: 4805619
    Abstract: An ice applicator in the form of an elongated scarf for wearing around the neck of a person subjected to high ambient heat conditions employing a cavity which is filled with a frozen water medium. The ends of the scarf are provided with a pair of fastening means, one for securing the ends of the scarf together in a juxtapositioned arrangement when worn, and a second one for securing the ice applicator to the chest of the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1989
    Inventor: David W. Swearingen
  • Awning support for recreational vehicles
    Patent number: 4801119
    Abstract: An awning support pole comprising telescopic members which are adjustably positioned for anchoring an awning on the side of a recreational vehicle in an awning extended vehicle parked position and in a second rolled up position when the vehicle is in transit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1989
    Inventor: Ralph W. Pelletier
  • Monitoring and indicating apparatus for use in the game of roulette
    Patent number: 4792137
    Abstract: An electronic implementation of the roulette wheel and the associate layout which provides electronic selection and automatic recognition and illumination of winning numbers and bets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1983
    Date of Patent: December 20, 1988
    Inventor: Ian C. McKechnie
  • Dynamic splinting component
    Patent number: 4790300
    Abstract: A compact, low-profile, prefabricated dynamic splint component for use in treating certain wrist conditions or injuries. The component is mounted on the wrist and forearm by means of a wrist gauntlet. It subjects the hand to a perpendicular force that urges the hand upward about the wrist joint while avoiding the application of any compression forces to the wrist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1988
    Inventor: Ralph H. Marx
  • Discharge manifold for cheese casting machine
    Patent number: 4790242
    Abstract: An elongated discharge manifold for dispensing a sheet of hot processed cheese upon a cooling belt, the manifold is juxtapositioned across the width of the belt and comprises upper and lower chambers wherein a hot cheese product is introduced under pressure into the upper chamber, flows from the upper chamber into the lower chamber through individually adjustable valves and leaves the lower chamber by passing under an adjustable thickness control bar. Adjustment blocks are provided at each end of the manifold to control the width of the dispensed sheet of cheese.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1988
    Assignee: Hart Design & Manufacturing Inc.
    Inventor: Gerald J. Driessen
  • Self-loading and unloading truck trailer assembly
    Patent number: 4790711
    Abstract: A self-loading and unloading truck trailer rig assembly wherein the cargo truck driver's cab comprises a split configuration mounted at one end of its chassis and a forklift mounted at the other end of the chassis. The mast of the forklift is pivotally mounted to the other end of the chassis and is arranged to lie on top of the chassis longitudinally thereof when the cargo truck is in transit on the highway and is movable to extend laterally of the chassis at its other end when the cargo truck is disconnected from its trailer and is serving as a forklift. When the cargo truck operates as a forklift, a part of its driver's cab is rotated 180 degrees to the rear of the chassis for operator control of the movement of the forklift and cargo truck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1988
    Inventor: Timothy T. Calaway
  • Hand tool for removing sprinkler heads from underground watering systems
    Patent number: 4788894
    Abstract: A hand held tool for rotating and twisting as it is forced into the turf and ground over and around a part of a watering system such as a sprinkler head, and employing a ridge at least partially around its inside periphery which traps and compresses the ground in the tool, causing the tool to interlock with the sprinkler head so that the sprinkler head can be threadedly removed from a riser pipe by rotation of the tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1988
    Inventor: Mark A. Mitschele
  • Heat actuated heat pump
    Patent number: 4779427
    Abstract: A thermally powered heat transfer system employing a boiler for producing a refrigerant in vaporized form at relatively high pressure, the output of the boiler being connected to a pump, aspirator or compressor which may comprise a single cylinder, double piston structure functioning as a power source for moving the refrigerant and a pumping source for creating a low pressure for drawing refrigerant vapor form from an evaporator and into the condenser where the refrigerant vapor gives up its heat. The condenser is coupled in circuit with receiver means which holds liquid refrigerant and delivers same to the boiler and evaporator under control of suitable valving means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1988
    Assignee: E. Squared Incorporated
    Inventors: C. Allen Rowley, Hector M. Gutierrez
  • Guide for portable circular hand held power saws
    Patent number: 4777726
    Abstract: A guide for use with a portable circular hand held power saw in making square cuts across a board or plank. A spring biased hinged flap slidably secured beneath the base plate of the saw bears against the edge of the plank throughout the course of the cut, maintaining the perpendicular orientation of the saw relative to the work piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1988
    Inventor: Randy Flowers
  • Portable ventilated pet station
    Patent number: D298371
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1988
    Inventor: Connie E. Reynolds
  • Finger sling for dynamic splinting of the hand
    Patent number: D299272
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 3, 1989
    Inventor: Ralph H. Marx