Patents Examined by Sam Rivell
  • Interactive entertainment device
    Patent number: 6095889
    Abstract: An interactive entertainment device that utilizes modulated streams of water to produce musical or other sounds. A stream of water is directed through a nozzle in which mechanical vibrations caused by a central magnetic field break up the stream into separate droplets in a controlled manner. These droplets are directed to a membrane which creates audible sound waves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2000
    Inventor: Paul M. Demarinis
  • IV infusion or collection device with extendable and retractable needle
    Patent number: 5746215
    Abstract: An IV infusion or collection device with a needle being manually extended to a locked extendable position while extending a resilient member, and a lock-release mechanism for releasing the lock, whereby the resilient force retracts the needle into a shielding housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1998
    Assignee: U.S. Medical Instruments, Inc.
    Inventor: Carlos H. Manjarrez