Patents Examined by Lynn H. Browne
  • Patent number: 6669395
    Abstract: A connection structure of a lamp tube comprises a multi-sectional lamp tube having a front lamp tube and a rear lamp tube, a locking rod engaged in the interior of the multi-sectional lamp tube, and a buffer structure engaged to a distal end of the locking rod. The locking rod is a polygonal embedding section and a distal end thereof has a threaded section. The threaded section of the locking rod is inserted into a resisting block of the front lamp tube and then is exactly locked to the locking seat of the rear lamp tube. The middle section of the locking rod has an embedding section. The embedding section has a resisting block. A buffer structure between the locking rod and the resisting block serves to form a tightening buffer section. Thereby, the front lamp tube and rear lamp tube can be adjusted to an aligned position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Inventor: Wen-Chang Wu
  • Patent number: 6142451
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for connecting fence fabric to a support structure includes a tool with an elongated body member with notches at opposite ends. The notches are configured to allow a line to be securely wrapped around the tool. The tool is sized to allow it to fit through an opening located in the fence fabric. The tool is preferably constructed of steel and it includes one or more openings extending through the elongated member to facilitate attaching the line to the tool. The line is used to couple the fence fabric to the support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2000
    Assignee: Master-Halco, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Lindsey, Bob Ingram, Charlie Larsen, Gene S. Van Houten, Jr., Kim Chau