Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Worrel & Worrel
  • Apparatus for dispensing strip material or the like and cartridge therefor
    Patent number: 4848201
    Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing strip material and the like from a source of the material, the apparatus having a frame; a mount borne by the frame for receiving a source of the material; a drive member mounted on the frame for feeding a strip of material from the source of the material; and a control member mounted on the frame for movement toward and from the drive member and selectively positionable to carry a strip of the material extended between the control member and the drive member into engagement with the drive member selectively to feed the strip of material from the source of material. A cartridge assembly operable with the apparatus to serve as a source of the material and having portions cooperating with the apparatus to feed the material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1989
    Assignee: Simtek Inc.
    Inventors: Peter R. Urwyler, John W. Toor, James E. Sacherman
  • System for converting heat to kinetic energy
    Patent number: 4843824
    Abstract: A system for converting heat to kinetic energy, the system characterized by a fluid driven motor responsive to an introduction of high pressure fluid for driving a selected power train, and a pressure generator for introducing the high pressure fluid to the motor. The pressure generator includes a plurality of boiler tubes for receiving low pressure fluid, a fire box for successively transferring heat to the boiler tubes, and a pressure equalizer for incrementally equalizing pressures within the boiler tubes, whereby an introduction of low pressure fluid, followed by an efficient conversion to a high pressure fluid, is facilitated within the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 4, 1989
    Assignees: Dorothy P. Mushines, Sandra E. Banker, Gerald M. Mushines
    Inventor: Anthony Mushines
  • Animal litter container
    Patent number: 4838202
    Abstract: An animal litter container having a first chamber adapted to receive animal litter and a second chamber adapted to prevent scattering of animal litter during use. The container consists of an inner housing surrounded by an outer housing with higher walls. Access to the container is by way of a cutout in the front wall of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 13, 1989
    Assignee: Bernice Woock
    Inventor: Larry R. Neu
  • Propulsion apparatus
    Patent number: 4838568
    Abstract: A propulsion apparatus for propelling an operator in earth traversing movement. The apparatus includes a frame mounting a pair of wheels which are operable to support an operator in earth traversing movement; a steering assembly borne by the frame and adapted to orient one of the wheels in a selected attitude; a pair of pedals rotatably borne by the frame and adapted to be individually engaged by the legs of the operator; and at least one reciprocally movable member slidably borne on the steering assembly and connected in force transmitting relation to one of the pedals, the member engaged by one of the hands of the operator and operable to impart physical force to the pedal thereby propelling the apparatus in earth traversing movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 13, 1989
    Inventor: Joe Arroyo
  • Apparatus for mounting a closure on a housing or the like and a confining assembly
    Patent number: 4831966
    Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a closure on a housing or the like, the apparatus having two arm members mounting the closure on the housing and each having a camming surface and a guide channel individually engaging a pivot pin and guide pin respectively borne by the housing and mounting the closure for movement between a recessed closed position and a recessed opened position relative to the housing. A confining assembly including a plurality of the housings aligned in a substantially horizontal row and having a single substantially flat panel extending beneath a plurality of the housings to serve as a floor therefor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1989
    Inventor: Clifford H. Tutelian
  • Apparatus and method for manipulating and dispensing a fluid to a tray
    Patent number: 4830831
    Abstract: An apparatus for use with a tray that has a crop disposed thereon. The apparatus includes a vehicle A-frame attached to an earth traversing vehicle; two adjustment members attached to the vehicle A-frame, each of which is adapted to receive and hold a deployment beam in a fixed attitude; a rotatable roller which is operable to receive and elevate the tray from a point of rest; and a spray manifold operably interconnected with a source of chemical to be applied, which is adapted to apply a chemical solution to the bottom surface of the tray to control the growth of harmful, undesirable organisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 16, 1989
    Inventor: Leland S. Simpson, III
  • Peach tree, "Flavor Queen"
    Patent number: PP6759
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Peach tree which is somewhat remotely similar to the Gemfree Peach Tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 1,409) with which it is most closely related in its date of harvest, but from which it is distinguished therefrom by producing fruit which are mature for commercial harvesting and shipment approximately June 4 through June 10 and which further produces a medium sized, globose shapede fruit having a semi-clingstone nature and which exhibits a deep red to a lighter orange-red skin color, a golden yellow colored flesh and has an excellent flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1989
    Inventor: James F. Doyle
  • Grapevine, "Tudor Premium Red"
    Patent number: PP6760
    Abstract: A new and distinct grapevine denominated varietally as Tudor Premium Red generally resembling the Emperor Grapevine (unpatented), but characterized as to novelty by producing grapes which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately September 10 to September 17 at Delano, Calif., and which furthermore produce berries which are substantially seedless and which have an attrractive red color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1989
    Assignee: Dan Tudor & Sons
    Inventor: John A. Buksa
  • Plum tree, "Sweet Delight"
    Patent number: PP6824
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of plum tree which is denominated varietally as "Sweet Delight" and which is somewhat similar to the Ray's Hope Plum Tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,650) with which it is most closely related, the subject variety characterized by producing fruit which have a deep red skin color, yellow-colored flesh and an elliptical form and which further is ripe for commercial harvesting approximately September 8 through September 20 in the San Joaquin Valley of central California.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 30, 1989
    Inventor: Jonathan P. Chakerian
  • Grapevine, "American Rose"
    Patent number: PP6829
    Abstract: A new and distinct grapevine, denominated varietally as the "American Rose" which is characterized as to novelty by producing berries which have a noteworthy firm texture and which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately September 15 to October 15 at Fowler, Calif., and which furthermore produces seeded berries which have an attractive reddish brown skin color with a greenish white halo.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1989
    Inventor: John Paboojian, Jr.
  • Nectarine tree, "Kam Red"
    Patent number: PP6864
    Abstract: A new and distinct nectarine tree denominated varietally as "Kam Red" and generally resembling the Flamekist nectarine tree (unpatented) but bearing a freestone fruit which is mature for harvesting and shipment approximately five to six days earlier than that of the Flamekist nectarine tree in the San Joaquin Valley of Central California.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 20, 1989
    Inventors: Steven G. Minami, Gary R. Kitahara
  • Apricot tree, "Judy's Delight"
    Patent number: PP6923
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apricot tree which is denominated varietally as "Judy's Delight" and which is somewhat similar to the Katy Apricot Tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,339), with which it is most closely related, the subject variety characterized as to novelty by producing large fruit which have a light orange skin color and an orange flesh color and which are mature for commercial harvesting and shipment approximately May 15 through May 30 in the San Joaquin Valley of Central California.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1989
    Inventors: Jasper Hurado, Doris A. Hurado
  • Peach tree, Lady Lou
    Patent number: PP6940
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Peach Tree, denominated varietally as "Lady Lou" which is somewhat similar to the June Lady Peach Tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 3,022) with which it is most closely related but which is distinguished therefrom and characterized as to novelty by producing fruit which are mature for commercial harvesting approximately May 25 through June 5 in Fresno County, Calif., the subject variety maturing for commercial harvesting and shipment approximately ten days earlier than that of the June Lady Peach Tree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1989
    Inventor: Kengo Osumi
  • Plum tree, "Majestic M"
    Patent number: PP6975
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Plum Tree which is characterized as to novelty by a date of maturity for harvest and shipment during the second or third week of October under the ecological conditions prevailing near Orosi, Calif.; the date of harvesting being approximately two or three weeks later than the Angeleno Plum Tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,747) with which it is most closely similar in its overall physical characteristics, and approximately ten weeks later than the Friar Plum Tree from which it was discovered as a chance sport, and which is further distinguished as to novelty by producing uniformly shaped fruit which have exceptional storage and shipping characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1989
    Inventor: Merle R. Butts
  • Nectarine tree (Sparkling June)
    Patent number: PP6981
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Nectarine Tree which is somewhat similar to the Early Sun Grand Nectarine Tree, U.S. Plant Pat. No. 1,420, and the Red Diamond Nectarine Tree, U.S. Plant Pat. No. 3,165, but which is distinguished therefrom and characterized as to novelty by producing fruit which is ripe for commercial harvesting 18 days earlier than the Red Diamond Nectarine Tree and 14 days earlier than the Early Sun Grand Nectarine Tree, and which has excellent handling and storage characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1989
    Inventor: Norman G. Bradford
  • Dwarf Nectarine Tree (Red Sunset)
    Patent number: PP6982
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Nectarine Tree which is somewhat similar to the May Grand Nectarine Tree, U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,794, with which it is most closely related, but which is distinguished therefrom and characterized as to novelty by producing fruit which is ripe for commercial harvesting eight days later than the May Grand Nectarine Tree and is a genetic dwarf tree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1989
    Inventor: Norman G. Bradford
  • Plum tree, "Del Rey Sun"
    Patent number: PP6991
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of plum tree which is characterized by a date of maturity for harvesting and shipment of approximately June 15 through June 20 under the ecological conditions prevailing at Del Rey, Calif., the subject variety further distinguished as to novelty by producing a black plum which has a tough skin, a firm yellow colored flesh and exceptional storage and shipping characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1989
    Assignees: Metzler Investments, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
    Inventor: Thomas O. Chamberlin, Sr.
  • Peach tree "May Sun"
    Patent number: PP6992
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree which is characterized by a date of maturity of approximately May 20 to May 25 under the ecological conditions prevailing at Del Rey, Calif., in the central part of the San Joaquin Valley of California, and which further is distinguished as to novelty by producing fruit which have a noteworthy flavor and desirable handling characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1989
    Assignees: Metzler Investments, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
    Inventor: Thomas O. Chamberlin, Sr.
  • Sprinkler head
    Patent number: D303138
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 29, 1989
    Inventor: Allan L. Smith
  • Peach tree, "Jefferson Sun"
    Patent number: PP7003
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree which is somewhat remotely similar to the Berenda Sun Peach Tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,297) with which it is most closely related but from which it is distinguished therefrom by producing fruit which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately three to four weeks prior to the fruit produced by the Berenda Sun Peach Tree and which further produce a globose shaped fruit which is freestone by nature and which further exhibits a deep red to lighter yellow skin color and a light yellow colored flesh.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 29, 1989
    Assignees: Metzler Investments, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
    Inventor: Ronald H. Metzler