Patents Examined by Louis G. Mancene
  • Device for positioning livestock
    Patent number: 4195595
    Abstract: A device for positioning livestock including a frame, apparatus for securing an animal within the frame without requiring operator contact with the animal and apparatus for orienting the frame so as to orient the animal in a desired orientation. The frame may comprise an outer frame which is selectably positionable, and an inner frame, raisably mounted within the outer frame and to which the animal is secured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1978
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1980
    Inventor: Shraga Shimonovich
  • Electrically operated copyholder
    Patent number: 4195429
    Abstract: An electrically operated copyholder is disclosed wherein a line guide extending transversely of copy matter supported on a face plate is removably mounted on an endless driving element, such as a belt, which is driven by a motor controlled by a typist, thereby to move the line guide automatically across the material to be copied line by line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 1978
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1980
    Assignee: Edanbob Corporation
    Inventor: John F. Wegner
  • Convertible doll house
    Patent number: 4195437
    Abstract: A convertible doll house is provided which includes first and second house sections each of which has perpendicularly extending wall and floor panels. The house sections are positioned, in a first relative position, with their wall panels pivotally connected adjacent to each other and with their floor panels lying in substantially the same plane, thereby to form a one-story doll house. One of the house sections includes a stilt for supporting it in a second pivoted position with respect to the other house section so that its wall panel extends perpendicularly to the wall panel of the other section, in spaced vertical relation to the floor panel of the other section, thereby to form a two-story doll house.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1978
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1980
    Assignee: Ideal Toy Corporation
    Inventor: Marshall Ace
  • Device for collecting honey and comb honey package
    Patent number: 4195379
    Abstract: The device comprises a box, which is open on one side and has on the other side a bottom, which is provided only on the inside with a honeycomb pattern. When it is desired to collect honey, at least one pair of these boxes are arranged with their bottoms facing and contacting each other. When comb honey has been collected in the boxes, a comb honey package is formed in that a pair of such boxes are assembled with their open sides facing each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1977
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1980
    Inventor: Matthaus Krasnik
  • Gum cleaning implement
    Patent number: 4195625
    Abstract: A hand-held implement with a specially contoured, flexible tip covered by a physically strong but absorbent fabric securely but removable held in place over such tip permits cleansing of the gums of denture wearers on a safe and sanitary basis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1978
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1980
    Assignee: Mark F. Bukowski
    Inventor: Michelene F. Bukowski
  • Graphic displays employing electroluminescent panels
    Patent number: 4195431
    Abstract: A booklike article such as a menu, opera score, sports program, theatre program comprises a first relatively transparent layer having impressed thereon indicia representative of graphic data associated with the typical article. Underlying the transparent layer is an electroluminescent panel which upon application of a suitable operating potential, will emit radiation in the light spectrum, thus enabling the grahic data to be viewed in dark environments. A source of potential is located in the spine of the book. The source is battery operated and supplies an output for energizing the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1977
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1980
    Inventor: Eugene S. Neufeld
  • Method and apparatus for shaking trees grown in rows
    Patent number: 4194347
    Abstract: In a down-the-row type of tree shaking apparatus, a support frame is pivotally mounted to a carrier vehicle for rotation about an axis which is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, and a suspension frame, from which a tree shaking and clamping assembly depends, is pivotally mounted to the support frame for rotation about an axis which is transverse to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. The shaking and clamping assembly includes a housing and a pair of clamping arms which are pivotally mounted to the housing for rotation about parallel axes which are perpendicular to the transverse axis of rotation of the suspension frame. Each clamping arm is retractable from the position it assumes during shaking through an arc of approximately 90.degree., and each arm is operated by a separately controllable hydraulic cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1978
    Date of Patent: March 25, 1980
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventor: Ronald L. Peters
  • Toy ambulance unit
    Patent number: 4194318
    Abstract: A toy ambulance unit provided with a toy ambulance vehicle having a button for sounding a siren and a side door giving access to the patient portion of the vehicle, which is provided with a variety of toy medical instruments, including a toy x-ray machine which can display either of two x-ray representations and which is coupled to a rotatable drum in a toy medical oscilloscope. The toy ambulance vehicle is also supplied with a toy blood transfusion apparatus, a toy oxygen apparatus, a toy thermometer, a toy foot cast, and a toy hypodermic, all of which can be used with a toy patient doll having a mouth opening and an arm opening. The toy thermometer and the toy hypodermic have movable components for increasing the child's pleasure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1978
    Date of Patent: March 25, 1980
    Assignee: Tomy Kogyo Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Saburo Watanabe
  • Remotely controlled aircraft
    Patent number: 4194317
    Abstract: The invention is particularly adapted, but not limited to, control of hand-launched gliders. A weight or mass is suspended in the manner of a pendulum below the aircraft. The weight is controllable by a gimbal mechanism which allows the weight to be swung fore and aft and laterally. The gimbal mechanism includes members mounted to be rotatable about a fore and aft axis and a lateral axis, which axes intersect and are perpendicular to each other. Radio controlled servomotors are provided for individually rotating the gimbal members for controlling the position of the weight or mass for controlling the aircraft in flight. The servomotors are controlled by a radio by way of separate frequency channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1978
    Date of Patent: March 25, 1980
    Inventor: Al J. Kidd
  • Buccal Hygienic instrument
    Patent number: 4194290
    Abstract: A hygienic instrument of a disposable type for use in cleaning surfaces within a person's mouth which is composed of a elongate member having a pointed end for picking the teeth and an opposite end with a foam pad or brush impregnated with a cleaning substance and including two laterally extending pegs spanned by a strand of dental floss, the laterally extending pegs being intermediate the length of the elongate member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1978
    Date of Patent: March 25, 1980
    Inventor: Orlando D. Vallhonrat
  • Panel structure for animal pens
    Patent number: 4193377
    Abstract: A panel structure for animal pens in which downwardly extending stems are disposed near the top and bottom of one end thereof, and a supporting structure is provided with ring-like fixtures for receiving said stems. A bracket is disposed above one of said stems and has a pivoted element which swings between the horizontal and a downwardly extending vertical position for retaining the stems in their assembled position in the ring-like fixtures. One or more sets of upper and lower ring-like fixtures and brackets with a pivoted element thereon may be provided at the opposite end of the panel to facilitate completion or extension of the pens. The pens are preferably constructed of upper and lower rails with horizontally spaced vertically arranged bars connected to the rails to form a rigid structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1978
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1980
    Inventor: Levon R. Weldy
  • Toy building
    Patent number: 4193221
    Abstract: A toy building set for constructing a toy building includes a plurality of wall plates having anchoring elements and a plurality of connecting members having recesses for receiving the anchoring elements, the recesses having clamping bars extending from opposed walls in the recess to clampingly engage opposite sides of the anchoring elements. Roof elements and other building parts are provided to complete the construction of the toy building.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1978
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1980
    Assignee: geobra Brandstaetter GmbH & Co., KG
    Inventor: Hans Beck
  • Height control for multi-row crop harvester
    Patent number: 4193250
    Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed which provides automatic height control for the header of a multi-row crop harvester. The crop processing header has a series of row dividers hinge mounted along its front edge. Under at least two of the row dividers is a ground engaging wheel which causes the leading edge of each to float up and down as the terrain changes. Servo actuating sensors mounted between the divider and the header respond to changes in the angle of attack therebetween. The servo system actuates hydraulic valves allowing oil pressure to automatically raise and lower the header. This means of height control maintains the cutter bar or ear stripper plates a predetermined distance above ground regardless of changes in terrain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1978
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1980
    Assignee: Paul Revere Corporation
    Inventors: Norman J. Kessens, Marvin L. Joray
  • Toy carrier vehicle
    Patent number: 4192093
    Abstract: A toy carrier vehicle having a cargo portion sufficiently large to accommodate a powered toy vehicle of the type having a spring motor which is wound by rolling the toy vehicle across a level surface. Openings are provided above the drive wheels of the carrier vehicle to allow contact with the drive wheels of the powered vehicle contained therein. Cargo depression members are provided on the carrier vehicle to force the enclosed powered vehicle against the drive wheels of the carrier vehicle as the latter is rolled across a level surface. Upon completion of the winding operation the enclosed powered vehicle can be retained within the cargo portion to power the carrier vehicle, or it can be released for independent travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1978
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1980
    Assignee: Tomy Kogyo Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Nobuo Hamano
  • Aquarium airstone device
    Patent number: 4192255
    Abstract: An aquarium device for use in an aquarium tank, the device includes two cylindrical airstones each having a nozzle with an end portion thereof secured within a bore of the airstone and an opposing stem portion thereof extending from the airstone. A T-shaped connector includes a tubular central portion for receiving the stem portions on the nozzles of the two airstones. A connecting stem portion extends from the central portion of the connector for coupling to an air hose. The stem portions on the nozzles of the airstones and the connecting stem portion on the connector are substantially identical in shape, whereby the airstones can be used as a pair in conjunction with the connector, or individually by directly connecting the airstone to the air hose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 1978
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1980
    Assignee: Willinger Bros., Inc.
    Inventor: Allan H. Willinger
  • Orthodontic band and seating tool therefor
    Patent number: 4192068
    Abstract: An orthodontic band and band seating tool therefor includes a seamless tubular band dimensioned to closely encircle a tooth. The band is provided with a plurality of integrally formed protrusions spaced thereabout with the integrally formed protrusions having an engagement surface adapted to cooperate with the band seating tool during the installation of the band about the tooth. The band seating tool provides an elongated handle and a seating element rotatably affixed to one end of the elongated handle, the seating element having a surface for cooperating with the engagement surface of the integrally formed protrusions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 1977
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1980
    Assignee: Charles Desenberg
    Inventor: Joseph Wolfson
  • Endodontic drill-file
    Patent number: 4190958
    Abstract: This invention is an improvement in endodontic drills used by dentists specializing in root canal dentistry. Present endodontic practice in the preparation, cleaning, and shaping of root canals in teeth entails the use of inefficient steel drills. The present invention provides a diamond coated drill and file combined of a design that assures an extremely smooth canal surface to facilitate the cleaning and sealing of the root canal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1978
    Date of Patent: March 4, 1980
    Inventors: Howard Martin, James P. Norris
  • Cattle chute with directional restricting means
    Patent number: 4191131
    Abstract: A chute for guiding cattle along a prescribed path in single file includes a directional restricting mechanism that permits only one way travel of the cattle within the chute. The restricting mechanism includes at least one paddle that is situated in the path of the cattle but that will swing up and outwardly clear of the path upon being engaged by a forwardly moving animal. The pivotal axis of the paddle is such that the paddle will swing gravitationally back to the operative position upon leaving engagement with the animal. A stop mechanism is provided for preventing pivotal movement of the paddle in a direction opposite to the desired direction of cattle movement. Therefore, cattle moving past the paddles will be restricted at that location from moving in the opposite direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1978
    Date of Patent: March 4, 1980
    Inventor: Don M. Farlow
  • Animal grooming device
    Patent number: 4190924
    Abstract: Animal grooming device comprising, a hexagonally-shaped flat top with a downwardly extending skirt from said top and forward extensions with said skirt having disposed circular apertures, extended triangular slots in combination with alternately placed triangular notches, a center strip with the aforesaid apertures, slots and notches attached to said top to provide two horizontal open suction chambers, a rearward closed skirt casing comprising, an attachable cylindrical nozzle and a forward facing triangular plate having laterally-placed triangular notches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1977
    Date of Patent: March 4, 1980
    Inventor: James A. Nicholson
  • Floating cutterbar knife drive
    Patent number: 4191006
    Abstract: A crop harvesting header for a combine wherein the header includes a transversely elongated frame having opposite side walls. A cutterbar extends between the side walls and is supported from the header frame for floating movement relative thereto as induced by varying ground profile. The cutterbar is connected to the forward ends of a plurality of transversely spaced runners pivotally connected to the header frame. One of the runners is disposed at an end of the header frame adjacent to one of the side walls. Reciprocating drive for the cutterbar is provided by a wobble drive mounted on the end runner and a belt drive therefor mounted on the adjacent side wall. A belt tightener pulley assembly is pivotally mounted on the side wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1978
    Date of Patent: March 4, 1980
    Assignee: International Harvester Company
    Inventors: Dathan R. Kerber, Orlin W. Johnson, Robert D. Week