Patents by Inventor Cathy D. Santa Cruz

Cathy D. Santa Cruz 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).

  • Patent number: 5874884
    Abstract: Apparatus to illuminate a light source when a fuse has blown and method of use. Apparatus including a circuit having: a power supply source, a switch, a load, a fuse housing containing a fuse and a light housing containing a light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1999
    Inventors: Harold L. Hull, Galen J. May, Cathy D. Santa Cruz
  • Patent number: 5806816
    Abstract: A multi-purpose fastener which may be used to adjustably, removably secure an object of choice to a smooth surface of choice, with the fastener comprising a flexible strap, a suction cup, locking member, and a slidable keeper. Also, the fastener is functional by itself, and/or if preferred, multiple fasteners may be interconnected in combination for various uses of choice.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1998
    Inventors: Harold L. Hull, Dan E. Harmer, James W. Dobney, Cathy D. Santa Cruz
  • Patent number: 5806870
    Abstract: A vehicle chassis having a front section and a rear section pivotably joined together at their common ends to allow the two chassis to pivot or swivel providing better traction for off-road travel. Limiting structure is provided to limit the amount of degrees the two chassis can swivel in relation to each other as well as locking structure between them for on road travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1998
    Inventors: Harold L. Hull, Allen J. Bollet, Michael David Olinger, Cathy D. Santa Cruz
  • Patent number: 5727920
    Abstract: The present invention has many inherent advantages, such as we provide "A VERTICAL LIFT TOWING DOLLY INCLUDING VARIABLE, ATTACHABLE PLATFORMS" with each platform being individually designed for a specific purpose, such as hauling a boat, car, motorcycle, etc. Also, a unique hydraulic one-man operated cable system allows for vertical lift of the entire frame. Also, this invention provides the following: an arrangement to selectively vary the distance between the wheels, a towing tongue removably affixed to the axle, an arrangement to accept variable sized trailer hitches, an arrangement to vary height of the trailer hitch and further the trailer may easily be assembled, as each of the components may be color coded and the trailer may be easily disassembled for transport and/or storage, or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1998
    Inventors: Harold Lawrence Hull, deceased, by Cathy D. Santa Cruz, Trustee, Jacques L. Cote, Robert B. Shelley
  • Patent number: 5722713
    Abstract: Herein disclosed is an arm rest which is removably attached to either the window glass and/or the window sill within a vehicle door. It includes a support structure which is either removably or fixedly attached to a moldable bag, with the bag having ergonomic qualities and variable weight means within.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1998
    Inventors: Cathy D. Santa Cruz, Andrew R. Hope
  • Patent number: 5722746
    Abstract: In a tile covered structure, the improvement being a corner tile support strip attached between the vertical surface and the vertical leg sections of the corner tiles which includes an "L-shaped" first main body screed and an elongated rectangular stress barrier member with the stress barrier member being attached to the screed by caulking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1998
    Inventors: Harold L. Hull, deceased, by Cathy D. Santa Cruz, Trustee, Eugene M. Peterson, deceased, by Jacqueline Peterson, Administrator
  • Patent number: 5682853
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a unique piston and rod assembly which easily replaces an existing prior art piston and rod assembly, as found within any typical internal combustion engine. The present invention teaches a unique design which incorporates therein, a rack and pinion as the means to moveably attach the top end of the rod to the piston with a slider mechanism to keep the rack and pinion in close tolerance with each other. The horizontal travel of the crank shaft and the rod journal cause a rocking motion at the junction of the rod and piston, which causes the piston to rise and fall after top-dead-center (T.D.C.), and after bottom-dead-center (B.D.C.), thus producing numerous advantages, including less emissions, less fuel consumption, greater power, greater torque, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 4, 1997
    Inventors: Harold L. Hull, Cathy D. Santa Cruz
  • Patent number: 5516426
    Abstract: A continuous, self-cleaning rotary filtering system is herein provided which includes a plurality of filtering elements within a rotatable filter housing adapted for rotation between an inlet plate having single or multiple inlet ports and an outlet plate having single or multiple outlet ports so that a substance to be filtered is passed from the inlet ports through at least one incomplete toroidal cavity within the inlet and outlet plates, through the filter elements and into the outlet ports. The apparatus is further provided with single or multiple backflushing capabilities, whereby, when the filter housing is rotated passed a single or multiple backflush port, a cleaning agent will be caused to flow backward through at least one of the filter elements and backflush ports to purge contaminants from the system via the backflush port or ports without interrupting the stream flow or pressure of the substance to be filtered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1996
    Inventors: Harold L. Hull, Cathy D. Santa Cruz