Patents by Inventor Alan Ives

Alan Ives has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20060157226
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for increasing a transfer of thermal energy through an inner surface of a hollow cylindrical dryer of a papermaking machine to a peripheral outer surface of the dryer. The apparatus includes a plurality of bars of rectangular cross-sectional configuration, each of the bars extending axially within the dryer. The bars are disposed spaced and parallel relative to each other with each of the bars being urged outwardly against the inner surface of the dryer. A mechanism is provided for urging each of the bars radially outward against the inner surface of the dryer. The mechanism includes a plurality of hoop rings which are spaced axially within the dryer, each hoop ring being disposed normal to an axis of rotation of the dryer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2005
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Inventors: Alan Ives, Gerald Timm, Gregory Wedel
  • Patent number: 5131180
    Abstract: The present invention features a fishing safety pouch for securing the lure and hooks of a fishing rod in a protected position and for simultaneously securing the fishing line in a taut condition to prevent fouling of the fishing line while the rod is being carried by the fishing sportman. The fishing safety pouch comprises a tough, non-abradable fabric having inner and outer surfaces defining a hollow envelope disposed therebetween. The fabric is foldable about a midportion thereof for folding and encasing the inner surface about a lure and hooks of the fishing line. A soft, flexible mat is disposed within the hollow envelope between the inner and outer surfaces of the fabric for providing a resilient feel throughout the entire outer surface of the fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1992
    Inventor: Alan Ives