Patents Represented by Attorney William J. Ruano

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  • Detachable wheels for pet carrier
    Patent number: 5280767
    Abstract: Stackable rectangular containers, such as those for receiving pets, the top and bottom half of each container having spaced ledges adjacent the corners of the container for receiving extensions of the bases of rollers, when needed. When the rollers are removed, the containers become securely stacked by having upstanding rectangular portions which interfit with those of a stacked container at the four corners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 25, 1994
    Assignee: Alco Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Charles R. Goetz
  • Advertiser and hygienic disposable toothbrush holder
    Patent number: 5259519
    Abstract: A removable toothbrush holder having a rear, T-shaped projection which fits into a permanent holder of somewhat C-shape for slidably supporting the projection. The holder has holes for receiving and holding toothbrushes. A vertically extending integral splash wall is formed on the holder to protect the permanent holder from contamination by toothbrushes. It also serves as a base for advertisements or instructions to guests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1993
    Inventor: William B. Lieberman
  • Stackable pet carrier
    Patent number: 5253612
    Abstract: A pet carrier having ventilated sidewalls and four supports at the corners of the bottom of the carrier. Each support contains a roller that is selectively retractable into the support or projected outwardly to enable the carrier to be pulled by a pull cord. Four corresponding receptacles are secured to the corners of the top of the pet carrier of slightly greater dimension than said supports so as to snugly receive said supports when like carriers are in stacked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1993
    Assignee: Alco Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Charles R. Goetz
  • Exterior composite foam panel wall joint design
    Patent number: 5247770
    Abstract: This invention relates to the wall joint design using composite wall panels each consisting of two metal facing skins sandwiched with a structural foam core. The sealing, stuructural performance, and fire performance of the panel sidejoint are significantly improved without compromising other functional performances. The vertical wall joint in horizontal panel application is improved with respect to sealing integrity, thermal insulating value, and easiness in construction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1993
    Inventor: Raymond M. L. Ting
  • Paper briquettes containing seed and fertilizer
    Patent number: 5235781
    Abstract: A compacted agglomerate in the form of a pillow-shaped briquette. It contains finely pulverized paper and a fertilizer in the form of a granular powder or liquid. The pulverized paper may be paper dust. A dye may also be added to provide a more colorful product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1993
    Inventor: Carl A. Holley
  • Dual blade utility knife
    Patent number: 5230152
    Abstract: A knife has a dual blade assembly slidable in a cover so as to be selectively projectable beyond either end of the cover. An actuator, within the cover, has supports on the ends thereof for supporting two blades of any type. Thus, a plain blade may be supported on one end of the actuator and the hooked blade may be supported on the other, or two blades of the same type may be supported instead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1993
    Inventor: Michael J. Kennedy
  • Mine roof channel clamp
    Patent number: 5222837
    Abstract: A clamp for clamping attachment to a mine roof channel, which clamp has a pair of top portions and a pair of bottom portions for engaging the top and bottom, respectively, of the mine roof channel. A bolt, such as an eye-bolt, has a threaded portion extending between the top and bottom portions of the clamp forming a component part of the clamp. Such threaded portion, in one modification of the clamp, engages the bottom central portion of the mine roof channel. Loads such as wires, hoses etc. may be supported by the eye of eye-bolt so as to be adjustably positioned close to the sidewalls of the mine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1993
    Inventor: Connie L. Phillips
  • Actuator for a trigger of an automatic nozzle of a gas pump
    Patent number: 5217054
    Abstract: In combination with an automatic nozzle of a gasoline pump, the nozzle having a trigger operable within a housing which includes a trigger guard; an actuator for the trigger in the form of a spring extending transversely of and supported on the trigger guard and engaging the trigger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1993
    Inventor: Kathleen Mollica
  • Adjustable anchor
    Patent number: 5215030
    Abstract: An adjustable anchor comprising a vertical cylinder including a helical spring supported on a puck depending from a vertical rod terminating in an eye projecting above the cylinder. Three anchors 120.degree. apart are pivotally supported by the puck so that upward pull on the eye by a rope will effect progressive retraction of the three anchors into corresponding openings in the cylinder against the resistance of the helical spring. An internally threaded cap of the cylinder screws onto external threads of the cylinder to adjust the tension of the spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1993
    Inventor: James A. Conti
  • Toothpaste dispenser with a flexible air compressing bag used to bring about dispensing
    Patent number: 5215229
    Abstract: A toothpaste dispenser comprising a cylindrical tube of rigid material, partially surrounded by a flexible air compressing bag of rubber or other flexible material which has an air-tight fit with the tube whereby squeezing of the bag will create pressure in the bag and cylindrical tube and dispense toothpaste through an opening at the top of the tube. An air-tight, detachable bottom is provided for the tube and bag, which bottom has a one-way valve providing connection between the tube and bag. Various modifications are shown for the one-way valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1993
    Inventor: Robin L. Johnson
  • Illuminated vehicle hood deflector
    Patent number: 5193893
    Abstract: A vehicle hood deflector for attachment to the hood of the vehicle so as to project above it and an enclosure at the rear of the deflector. The interior of the enclosure is illuminated so as to make visible a sign on the front of the enclosure. A fibre-optic cable has input terminals illuminated by the vehicle headlights and output terminals extending into the enclosure so as to illuminate the sign only by the headlights when illuminated. A modification is to use headlamps in the enclosure energized by the vehicle battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1993
    Inventor: Michael A. Mitko
  • Truck cargo remover
    Patent number: 5184931
    Abstract: A pick-up truck carrying a container or cargo unit having a pair of belts attached to the rear of the container, which belts have extensions which are projected underneath the drive wheels of the vehicle, so that upon backing up of the vehicle, the belt extensions are pulled so as to move the cargo unit rearwardly of the truck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1993
    Inventor: John A. Safko
  • Process for agglomerating stack gas desulfurization residue
    Patent number: 5173232
    Abstract: A process for producing spherical pellets from stack gas desulfurization residue filter cake. The process includes mixing dry fly ash with a filter cake in a mixer and discharging the blend onto a shallow pan disc pelletizer where pellets are produced. Additional fly ash produces pellets in a reroll ring. Instead of fly ash, cement kiln dust, portland cement, lime kiln dust or lime is utilized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1992
    Inventor: Carl A. Holley
  • Knock down shelving unit
    Patent number: D330652
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1992
    Assignee: Alco Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Charles R. Goetz
  • Pet dish
    Patent number: D336555
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1993
    Assignee: Alco Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Charles R. Goetz
  • Knock down book shelf
    Patent number: D337673
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1993
    Assignee: Alco Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Charles R. Goetz
  • Walker caddy container
    Patent number: D340012
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1993
    Inventor: Paul T. Azzarelli
  • School desk
    Patent number: D341040
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1993
    Inventor: Joseph P. Maffei
  • Table
    Patent number: D341279
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1993
    Assignee: Alco Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Charles R. Goetz
  • Combination advertiser and hygienic disposable toothbrush holder
    Patent number: D341510
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1993
    Inventor: William B. Lieberman