Patents by Inventor Herman S. Howard

Herman S. Howard 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: 6308923
    Abstract: A suction support assembly includes a deformable membrane connected to a fulcrum displaceable by a lever which is formed with a cam surface pivotal between engaging and disengaging position. The lever is displaceable to the engaging position of the suction support assembly, wherein it contacts only the suction cover, and has an enlarged end portion adapted to lengthen a hanging surface that receives a load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2001
    Inventor: Herman S. Howard
  • Patent number: 5824291
    Abstract: A chewing gum composition for whitening teeth comprising a water insoluble gum base in admixture with a plasticizer, a flavorant, sweetener, filler, texturizer, color, stabilizer, surface active agent and the like, some of the foregoing being optional, and a safe and effective whitening amount of a water soluble alkali metal percarbonate, a safe and effective amount of neem oil, sodium bicarbonate and parsley extract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: Media Group
    Inventor: Herman S. Howard
  • Patent number: 5810093
    Abstract: A multi-purpose landscaping device for use with as hand-held rotary power tool such as an electric drill includes a shaft adaptable at one end for removable and operative connection to such a power tool, and a rotatable implement removably attached to the other end of the shaft, so that replacement of the rotatable implement is possible without replacement of the shaft. The rotatable implement is selected from the group consisting of a greenery cutter, a blower, a pruner, a soil augur and a weed extractor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1998
    Assignee: Media Group
    Inventor: Herman S. Howard
  • Patent number: 5728008
    Abstract: This invention relates to an improved ball striking device, such as a golf club, hockey stick, or tennis racket, in which a greater striking power is imparted to the ball, puck or the like by inserting a connecting elastomeric member between the head or striking portion and the shaft portion of the device. The inherent resilient characteristics of the member allows an enhancement of the forward motion imparted to the ball.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1998
    Assignee: Media Group
    Inventor: Herman S. Howard
  • Patent number: 5644959
    Abstract: A universal socket wrench is provided comprising a housing having an internal chamber which is open at a first end thereof. A bundle of members having relatively large cross-sectional area-to-length ratios is supported in a slidable relationship within the chamber. The first ends of the slidable members are arranged for engagement with a fastener component. The slidable members have a chevron shape and a generally nonuniform cross-sectional area, and are arranged in sets, the outer and inner perimeter of each set having a fragmentary, asymmetrical shape. The slidable members are supported within the housing by outwardly extending flanges on the second ends of the members, which conform to and engage with inset shoulders on the chamber and on the second ends of the members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 8, 1997
    Assignee: Media Group
    Inventor: Herman S. Howard
  • Patent number: D398211
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1998
    Assignee: Media Group
    Inventor: Herman S. Howard