Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Worrel & Worrel
  • Pressure sensing device having transducer overlying and deforming eye
    Patent number: 5217015
    Abstract: A method for sensing pressure within a work object including placing an electrically deformable member on the work object so as to cover a portion of the surface area thereof; applying electrical energy to the member to cause the member to deform thereby applying pressure to the portion of the surface area of the work object; and sensing the tension in the member as a result of the amount of resistance to deformation imparted by the pressure within the work object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1993
    Inventors: David B. Kaye, Charles D. Melville
  • Sealing device
    Patent number: 5163618
    Abstract: A sealing device for sprinklers and the like having predetermined pressurized and unpressurized conditions, the device having a body portion; an attachment member mounted on the body portion for releasable attachment to the sprinkler; a wall mounted on the attachment portion defining a passage extending through the body portion for releasing fluid from the sprinkler externally of the body portion when the sprinkler is in the pressurized condition; and a sealing plate mounted on the body portion and engageable with a portion of the sprinkler in the unpressurized condition to seal the passage of the body portion against fluid entering the sprinkler therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1992
    Inventor: Paul M. Cordua
  • Method and apparatus for plant culture
    Patent number: 5144768
    Abstract: A method for plant culture including the steps of growing plants, which produce elongated flexible portions, in supported relation on a structure; permitting the flexible portions to grow; and moving the flexible portions substantially into predetermined positions relative to the plants for subsequent plant cultural practices. An apparatus comprising a frame adapted to be disposed adjacent to the plants and having a laterally projecting portion; and a mechanism for moving the flexible portions of the plants into positions overlaying the support portion of the frame extending laterally of the plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1992
    Inventors: Kazuo Hiyama, Howard K. Hiyama, Dean H. Hiyama
  • Support apparatus operable to support a child or the like
    Patent number: 5137335
    Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a child or the like in a predetermined attitude comprising a base member adapted to be secured in substantially fixed position on a supporting object and having a surface deployed for engagement by the child in a substantially rested position thereon; and means borne by said base member positionable for engagement with a portion of the child in supporting relation in said predetermined attitude when the child is in said rested position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1992
    Inventor: Tamera J. Marten
  • Safety apparatus closure lock controlling access to rotational member
    Patent number: 5131515
    Abstract: A safety apparatus for controlling access to a work object having an active mode and a passive mode, the apparatus having a lock assembly for obstructing access, in a first condition, and alternatively permitting access, in a second condition, to the work object; a detector for detecting when the work object is in the active mode and in the passive mode; and a control system operably interconnecting the lock assembly and the detector operable when the work object is in the active mode, as detected by the detector, to maintain the lock assembly in the first condition and when the work object is in the passive mode, as detected by the detector, to maintain the lock assembly in the second condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1992
    Assignee: Westlake Farms, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis M. Scamardo
  • Apparatus for fluid transfer
    Patent number: 5123441
    Abstract: An apparatus for fluid transfer having a housing adapted to be mounted on a container adapted to house fluid, a valve mounted with the housing operable in a normal first attitude to seal the container therethrough and adjustable to a second attitude to permit fluid to pass through the valve and a mechanism engageable with the valve to move the valve to the second attitude for the transfer of the fluid therethrough and wherein the housing is recessed within a portion of the container so as to protect it from damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1992
    Assignee: Wilbur-Ellis Company
    Inventors: Gregory E. Hogue, William M. Finch, John W. Pickrell
  • Method and apparatus for transporting work objects
    Patent number: 5120184
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for transporting a work object including a frame adapted to be mounted on a vehicle having a supporting surface, a platform for receiving the work object in rested relation thereon disposed in overlaying relation to the supporting surface of the vehicle, an inflatable reservoir disposed between the supporting surface and the platform, and a system for selectively inflating the reservoir to move the platform and thus the work object borne thereby to a suspended position cushioned against damage during transport by the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1992
    Inventor: Daniel J. Gerawan
  • Combined sound generator and light
    Patent number: D326269
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1992
    Inventor: Dorothy J. Phillips
  • Plate holder
    Patent number: D329197
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1992
    Inventor: Lilburn E. Tibbs
  • "Autumn Rose" peach tree
    Patent number: PP7990
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree which is closely similar to the "Autumn Gem" peach tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 3,582), of which it is a mutation, but from which it is distinguished by producing fruit which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately four weeks later than the fruit of the "Autumn Gem" peach tree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1992
    Inventor: Roy D. Richardson
  • `Showtime` plum tree
    Patent number: PP8037
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of plum tree which is somewhat remotely similar to the "Santa Rosa" plum tree (unpatented) from which it was derived, but from which it is distinguished by producing uniformly larger fruit which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately the same time as that of the "Santa Rosa" plum tree but which exhibit a superior holding ability, as compared with that of the "Santa Rosa" plum tree and having a generally redder flesh coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1992
    Inventor: Eric Wuhl
  • "Crimson Nugget" plum tree
    Patent number: PP8038
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of plum tree which is somewhat remotely similar to the "Red Beaut" plum tree with which it is most closely related and from which it was derived, but from which it is distinguished by producing fruit which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately 5 days prior to the fruit of the "Red Beaut" plum tree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1992
    Inventor: Frank T. Matoba
  • Prima red plum 9-1
    Patent number: PP8057
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of plum tree producing fruit of reddish coloration which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately the second week in September in the San Joaquin Valley of central California approximately seven days prior to the fruit produced by the "Roysum" plum tree and which have a pleasing low acid taste with a distinct depression in the suture and good shipping and handling characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1992
    Inventor: Michael R. Gerawan
  • Prima Black Plum 5-25
    Patent number: PP8067
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of plum tree producing fruit which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately June 1 in the San Joaquin Valley of central California approximately five to seven days before "Black Beaut" plum tree and which are very slightly rounded with a mild taste and distinct aroma with good shipping and handling characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1992
    Inventor: Michael R. Gerawan
  • Prima Black Plum 8-15
    Patent number: PP8068
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of plum tree producing fruit of catawba coloration which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately the first week in August in the San Joaquin Valley of central California approximately two weeks after "Friar" plum tree and which have a mild, subacid taste with a pronounced pistil point and good shipping and handling characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1992
    Inventor: Michael R. Gerawan
  • "Ruby" apricot tree
    Patent number: PP8177
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apricot tree which is somewhat remotely similar to the Castlebrite apricot tree (unpatented), but from which it is distinguished therefrom by producing fruit which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately two weeks later than the fruit produced by the Castlebrite apricot tree and which further produces a high quality, fresh market apricot of medium size and possessing an unusually high degree of red skin coloration in a distinctive striped pattern and has a substantially richer flavor and possesses better balance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1993
    Inventor: Allen A. Corrin
  • "Royal Lady" peach tree
    Patent number: PP8211
    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), but from which it is distinguished by producing fruit which is mature for harvesting and shipment approximately Jul. 20 to Aug. 2 in the central San Joaquin Valley of California, the fruit being freestone by nature having a round shape and which further exhibits a full red coloration in shades of light red to dark red and a pleasing, very crisp yellow flesh.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1993
    Inventor: Franklin J. Janzen
  • "Chislett Summer Navel" orange tree
    Patent number: PP8212
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of navel orange tree which is somewhat remotely similar to the "Late Lane Navel" orange tree with which it is most closely related but from which it is distinguished by producing fruit which are mature for harvesting and shipment in early September holding on the tree until the end of April at Kenley, Victoria, Australia and which produces a higher internal flesh and external rind quality and color than comparable varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1993
    Inventor: Gregory J. K. Chislett
  • "Sommerfeld" apple tree
    Patent number: PP8234
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apple tree which is somewhat remotely similar to the "Royal Gala" apple tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,121) and "Fuji" apple tree (nonpatented) from which it is believed derived, but from which it is distinguished by producing fruit which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately three-and-one half weeks later than the fruit produced by the "Royal Gala" apple tree and about five weeks prior to the fruit produced by the "Fuji" apple tree. The fruit of the new variety of apple tree is of excellent quality being of semi-blushed coloration, conical to slightly oblate shape and having a very sweet flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1993
    Inventor: August E. Sommerfeld, III
  • Gransun nectarine tree
    Patent number: PP8255
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree which produces fruit which is mature approximately May 15 through May 31 in the San Joaquin Valley of central California and which further produces a large round shaped fruit which is semi-clingstone by nature and which further exhibits a bright red coloration and a light yellow flesh.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1993
    Assignee: Kings Gate Ranch, Inc.
    Inventors: James L. Jackson, Lance Jackson