Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Worrel & Worrel
  • Container for housing newborn animals and the like
    Patent number: 5287825
    Abstract: A container for housing mobile work objects having a wall assembly enclosing an area to which the work objects are to be confined; and a panel borne by the wall assembly for resisting movement of the work objects over the wall assembly whereby the work objects can be confined to the area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 22, 1994
    Inventors: Thomas R. Wheeler, Vicki F. Wheeler
  • Method and apparatus for plant culture
    Patent number: 5272834
    Abstract: A method for plant culture including the steps of growing a plant adjacent to a frame having at least one linear member, disposing a support on the linear member, resting a portion of the plant on the support in supported relation and moving the support along the linear member to accommodate the growth of the portion of the plant. An apparatus for plant culture including a support structure having a substantially linear member and a support borne by said linear member disposed for supporting a portion of a plant growth adjacent thereto and adapted for selective, substantially slidable movement on the linear member to accommodate growth in the portion of the plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1993
    Inventor: Roffi J. Jarahian
  • Apparatus for supplying supporting force
    Patent number: 5269078
    Abstract: An apparatus for supplying supporting force in a boot or the like having predetermined first and second sides, the apparatus having a force applying system including a plurality of first securing points mounted in substantially fixed relation on the boot on the first side, a second securing point mounted in substantially fixed relation on the boot on the second side and a force applying member linking through the system the first securing points and the second securing point and adapted to draw the first and second securing points substantially toward each other to apply a selected force capturing the foot in the boot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1993
    Assignee: Robert G. Carter
    Inventor: Charles R. Cochrane
  • Method and apparatus for severing work objects
    Patent number: 5269211
    Abstract: A method for severing work objects constructed of laminate materials including establishing a high pressure jet of fluid passing substantially along a longitudinal axis; placing the work object and the jet of fluid in alignment with each other so that the jet of fluid intersects the work object; and moving the work object and jet of fluid relative to each other to sever the work object with the jet of fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1993
    Inventor: Max L. Flaming
  • Non-reusable dispensing apparatus
    Patent number: 5261881
    Abstract: A dispensing apparatus comprising a container adapted to house a fluid to be dispensed in sealed relation; an exposing member borne by the container for exposing the fluid for dispensing from the container through an opening; and a mount borne by the container adjacent to the exposing member operable to secure a needle or the like, through which the fluid can be passed, in fluid transferring relation to the opening of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1993
    Assignee: R. Myles Riner, M.D., Professional Corporation
    Inventor: Robert M. Riner
  • Mounting apparatus
    Patent number: 5238425
    Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a first work object on a second work object, the apparatus having a fastening assembly including a first element adapted to be secured on the second work object in substantially fixed relation; a second element mounted on the first work object; and structure operable to interconnect the first and second elements for supporting the second element on the first element in a substantially fixed attitude and thus the first work object in a substantially fixed attitude relative to the second work object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1993
    Inventor: Wesley P. Kliewer
  • Container
    Patent number: 5238105
    Abstract: A container for housing a work object having walls defining a compartment dimensioned to receive a work object; and a mechanism for releasably retaining the work object in the compartment operable to permit a portion of the work object to be dispensed therefrom and thereafter to retain the remainder of the work object in the compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1993
    Inventor: Howard F. Smiley
  • Method and apparatus for collecting percolating fluids and apparatus for the installation thereof
    Patent number: 5228517
    Abstract: A method for collecting percolating fluids including selecting a first location in the formation at which the fluids are to be collected, accessing a second location in the formation laterally disposed relative to the first location, forming a passage extending from the second location into the first location and collecting fluid percolating from the formation into the passage.An apparatus for collecting percolating fluids in a formation including a conduit having an internal passage, a distal end portion and an opposite proximal end portion and at least one opening extending through the conduit into communication with the internal passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1993
    Assignee: California State University Fresno Foundation
    Inventor: James R. Brownell
  • Fluid distribution apparatus
    Patent number: 5222671
    Abstract: A fluid regulating apparatus adapted operably to be connected to a source of fluid under pressure, the apparatus having a housing having an internal chamber and at least one passage interconnecting the chamber and the exterior of the housing; a mount for mounting the chamber of the housing in fluid receiving relation to the source of fluid under pressure; and an assembly mounted in the housing responsive to fluid pressure to reduce the fluctuation in the volume of fluid released from the chamber through the passage as the result of fluctuation in the fluid pressure received from the source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1993
    Inventor: Howard F. Smiley
  • "3-14-71" grapevine
    Patent number: PP8297
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of grapevine producing fruit of dark red to black coloration which is mature for harvesting and shipment approximately two weeks after the "Thompson Seedless" grapevine and is of large size and possessing an exceptional ability to retain its freshness and flavor long after harvest and in cold storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1993
    Assignee: Marko Zaninovich, Inc.
    Inventor: Harold P. Olmo
  • Combined camera mount and camera housing
    Patent number: D340940
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1993
    Assignee: Pelco
    Inventors: John C. Ellenberger, William S. Arbuckle, William F. Kuester, III
  • "Santa Maria" nectarine tree
    Patent number: PP8485
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree which is somewhat remotely similar to the "Fantasia" nectarine tree (unpatented) in producing freestone fruit, but from which it is distinguished in that the fruit are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately two weeks after the fruit produced by the "Fantasia" nectarine tree and wherein the fruit has a brighter red blush coloration, firmer flesh and enhanced flavor and quality than the fruit of the "Fantasia" nectarine tree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1993
    Assignee: Giovanni B. Bubani
    Inventor: Giovanni B. Bubani
  • Pinta nectarine tree
    Patent number: PP8486
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree which is somewhat remotely similar to the "Red Jim" nectarine tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,518), but from which it is distinguished by producing freestone fruit which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately five weeks after the fruit produced by the "Red Jim" nectarine tree and which are brighter in color, of better quality and of significantly richer flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1993
    Assignee: Giovanni B. Bubani
    Inventor: Giovanni B. Bubani
  • Brighton 650 grapevine
    Patent number: PP8499
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of grapevine which is somewhat remotely similar to the "Superior Seedless" grapewine with which it is most closely related, but from which it is distinguished by producing fruit which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately eleven days prior to the fruit produced by "Superior Seedless" grapevine, or approximately May 25 in the Coachella Valley of California and which has a larger, rounder berries and bunches with longer shoulders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1993
    Assignee: Brighton Farming Company
    Inventor: Howard B. Keck, Jr.
  • "Sunny Red" nectarine tree
    Patent number: PP8534
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree which is somewhat remotely similar to the "Red Jim" nectarine tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,518) from which it was derived, but from which it is distinguished by producing fruit which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately ten days after the fruit produced by the "Red Jim" nectarine tree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 11, 1994
    Inventors: Patrick Chiamori, Stuart R. Hirasuna
  • "Jolly" grapevine
    Patent number: PP8547
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of grapevine substantially as illustrated and described and which is distinguished principally as to novelty by producing intensely pink-red seedless berries with very good flavor and size forming loose bunches in which the berries are firmly attached to their capstems and being mature for harvesting and shipment approximately September 1 through September 15 in Delano in the San Joaquin Valley of California.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 18, 1994
    Assignees: Milan M. Caratan, Luis M. Caratan
    Inventor: Angel A. Gargiulo
  • "Sween Queen" plum tree
    Patent number: PP8557
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of plum tree which is a sport of the "Queen Ann" plum tree, but from which it is distinguished by producing large fruit of bright green coloration which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately July 1 to July 5 in Kingsburg in the San Joaquin Valley of central California and which are slightly elongated with a superior ability to resist bruising.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 25, 1994
    Inventor: David C. Vart
  • "Marshall Rose" nectarine tree
    Patent number: PP8570
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree producing fruit which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately June 9 to July 2 in the San Joaquin Valley of central California with skin which has a dark red coloration at harvest with distinctive white flesh and the fruit being cling to semi-freestone by nature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 1, 1994
    Inventor: Richard J. Marshall
  • "Special Red July" peach tree
    Patent number: PP8597
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree which is somewhat remotely similar to the "Elegant Lady" peach tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,399) and the "O'Henry" peach tree (U.S. Pat. No. 2,964), but from which it is distinguished by producing fruit which is mature for harvesting and shipment approximately July 22 to August 5 in the central San Joaquin Valley of California, the fruit being freestone having an oval shape and which further exhibits a highly colored and very firm light yellow flesh.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 15, 1994
    Inventor: Federico E. Viscarra
  • Balloon
    Patent number: D345187
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 15, 1994
    Assignee: Randy T. Smith
    Inventor: Gary W. Smith