Patents by Inventor James L. Funk

James L. Funk 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: 5909870
    Abstract: A new logging tractor accessory for supporting a cable from grapple-style skidding implement. The inventive device includes a housing secured to an arch of a logging tractor equipped with grapple-style skidding elements. The housing includes a pair of upwardly extending side members disposed in a parallel relationship. Upper ends of the side members have a horizontal support extending therebetween. Three guide members are provided including an upper guide member and a pair of side guide members. The upper guide member extends between the upper ends of the side members in a horizontal orientation. The pair of side guide members are secured to leading edges of the side members. A roller is secured between the side members downwardly of the horizontal support. The roller receives a cable from the logging tractor thereover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1999
    Inventor: James L. Funk
  • Patent number: 4659601
    Abstract: A size-adjustable construction element involves use of channel spacers to maintain spaced parallel relationship and positive physical contact between adjacent panel members. A preferred embodiment of the invention comprises multilayered mirror insulation having an adjustment section to permit use of a standard size component to fit nonstandard dimensions and further includes channel spacers that effectively reduce convection between adjacent layers, provide positive structural support, provide a bearing surface for ease of adjustment and maintain the parallel space relationship between adjacent sheets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1987
    Assignee: The Babcock & Wilcox Company
    Inventors: Patrick H. Elliott, James L. Funk