Patents by Inventor James R. Wellhausen

James R. Wellhausen 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: 5114375
    Abstract: An apparatus wherein a lid is mounted to an underlying container, with a fluid positioned within the container. A crank handle is rotatably mounted relative to the lid to rotate a crank handle gear, in turn rotating a matrix of driven gears, each driven gear including an output shaft of varying length projecting interiorly of the container. Each output shaft arranged in a parallel relationship including a paddle blade at a lower terminal end thereof of a varying configuration to effect agitation of the fluid for novelty and amusement of an individual. The blades and gears are typically formed of contracting colorations. A modification of the invention includes the gears formed with hollow chambers, and each hollow chamber including a centrifugal valve operative upon rotation of the gears to direct a fluid dye into the fluid of the container to enhance amusement and enjoyment of the organization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1992
    Inventors: Brenda L. Wellhausen, James R. Wellhausen