Patents by Inventor James E. Sullivan

James E. Sullivan 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: 7399102
    Abstract: A portable self contained light generating device which is powered by a flow of granular material falling under the influence of gravity to impinge upon and cause a paddle wheel to rotate thereby turning a small generator producing electricity to power one or more light emitting diodes for illumination. The device equipped with a multi-position power/illumination control switch and in some embodiments also provided with a battery providing supplemental power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Inventor: James E. Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20080123330
    Abstract: A portable self contained light generating device which is powered by a flow of granular material falling under the influence of gravity to impinge upon and cause a paddle wheel to rotate thereby turning a small generator producing electricity to power one or more light emitting diodes for illumination. The device equipped with a multi-position power/illumination control switch and in some embodiments also provided with a battery providing supplemental power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2006
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventor: James E. Sullivan
  • Patent number: 4369763
    Abstract: A cooking table of the type having a stationary portion at which persons may be seated and a mobile portion comprising a griddle plate movable from table to table. The stationary portion of the table is essentially of U-shape adapted to receive the mobile portion in the hollow of the U to enable preparation of foods, meats and the like and demonstration thereof under the immediate observation of the patrons seated at the table. Gas is made available for use in the griddle when the mobile portion of the table is in place, by conduits or pipes with quick connect and disconnect couplings. Other features for the safety, health and comfort of the persons seated at the table include insulating material in the walls of the mobile unit, flame retardant angles on the underside of the griddle plate to block possible injury to guests seated at the table, and kerf troughs on the underside of the griddle plate to insure collection of grease in perimeter troughs on the inside of the U-opening in the stationary portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1980
    Date of Patent: January 25, 1983
    Inventor: James E. Sullivan
  • Patent number: 4346149
    Abstract: This invention relates to a water based aluminum paint, particularly for dark colored polyethylene film for outdoor agricultural uses. This paint has high reflectivity towards light, and is water and crack resistant. It contains aluminum paste or powder, mica as an extender, acrylic polymer, and water, together with a small quantity of a dispersant and antifoam. The acrylic polymer may be modified by the addition of minor amounts of alkyd resins, vinylacrylic copolymer, polyesters, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1980
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1982
    Assignee: Gulfko Incorporated
    Inventor: James E. Sullivan
  • Patent number: D253913
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 8, 1980
    Inventor: James E. Sullivan