Patents by Inventor Jim E. Fulbrook

Jim E. Fulbrook 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: 11944246
    Abstract: A total-use dispenser for dispensing a fluid product therefrom. A total-use dispenser may have a body forming an enclosure having both a top opening and a bottom outlet and a tapering portion that tapers down toward the bottom outlet and a pump configured in the top opening to dispense the fluid product from the dispenser. The pump may be configured in the top opening to pump air into the rigid body to force fluid product therefrom. The fluid product may be dispensed from a bottom outlet or from a spout coupled with a spout conduit that extends into the squeezable body of the total-use dispenser. The total-use dispenser enables substantially all the fluid product to be dispensed from the enclosure, such as at least 90% by weight, at least 97% by weight and most preferably 99% or more by weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Efficiency Products, LLC
    Inventor: Jim E. Fulbrook
  • Patent number: 11944079
    Abstract: A gamefish attractor system is modular, having interconnects that are configured to attach a first cover assembly to a second cover assembly to produce two separate cover regions and also attach to a spawning bed. Each cover region has a pair of fins attached to a frame by the interconnects. The fins extend up from the floor of the body of water to provide cover or shelter for the gamefish. A cover assembly has a cover frame that includes frame extensions that extend from a first fin to a second fin. Two cover regions may share a fin to produce the adjacent cover regions. The frame extensions are coupled to the fins by interconnects that may be detachably attachable to the fin and to the frame extension. A cover frame may include a spawning tray wherein the interconnects couple the fins to the spawning tray to form a cover region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Efficiency Products, LLC
    Inventors: Jim E. Fulbrook, David J. Fulbrook, Jason D. Fulbrook
  • Patent number: 11738435
    Abstract: A casing chisel system includes a two-sided casing chisel and one or more detailed chisels. The two-sided casing chisel has two chisel blades that are mirror images of each other to enable one tool for chiseling and cleaning the doorway casing on either side of the doorway. The two-sided tool simply has to be flipped around to allow cleaning of doorway casing on an opposing side of the doorway. The chisel blades may be coupled to a blade assembly that is detachably attachable to a handle assembly. The blade assembly may have a first end and second end each having a two-sided chisel blade or sanding ends with an abrasive material to allow sanding along a doorway casing. The detail chisel may be straight detail chisel having straight chisel blades or a curved detail chisel having curved chisel blades, that may extend in a radius of curvature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: EFFICIENCY PRODUCTS, LLC.
    Inventor: Jim E. Fulbrook
  • Patent number: 11617905
    Abstract: A face shield system utilizes a headgear with an outer shield and an optional inner side that is proximal to a person wearing the face shield. The headgear may be configured to receive a disinfecting cartridge that neutralize or destroy pathogens in an airflow flowing therethrough. The cartridge may include a neutralizing UV light emitter and a destroying UV light emitter as well as an ionizer. The plenum may include a plurality of baffles to produce a serpentine flow through the plenum. The baffles and the interior of the plenum may be textured and polished and may include catalytic coatings for improving the effectiveness of pathogen destruction and absorbing ions and UV light. An air inlet may allow air from the plenum to pass into the inner side of the shield after the air is disinfected and purified by the UV light emitters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Inventor: Jim E. Fulbrook
  • Patent number: 11617477
    Abstract: A total-use dispenser for dispensing a fluid product therefrom. A total-use dispenser may have a body forming an enclosure having both a top opening and a bottom outlet and a tapering portion that tapers down toward the bottom outlet and a pump configured in the top opening to dispense the fluid product from the dispenser. The pump may be configured in the top opening to pump air into the rigid body to force fluid product therefrom. The fluid product may be dispensed from a bottom outlet or from a spout coupled with a spout conduit that extends into the squeezable body of the total-use dispenser. The total-use dispenser enables substantially all the fluid product to be dispensed from the enclosure, such as at least 90% by weight, at least 97% by weight and most preferably 99% or more by weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: EFFICIENCY PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventor: Jim E. Fulbrook
  • Patent number: 11517634
    Abstract: A field of reach ultraviolet light disinfecting system includes a wrist band having two or more UV light emitters to produce a shower of UV light over the hand to disinfect pathogens that may be located on the hand and/or objects and surfaces in the light field of light dispersion the UV light emitters. A field of reach ultraviolet light disinfecting device has a top-hand UV light emitter configured on the wrist band to produce a top-hand UV light field that is emitted down over the top or back of a hand, when donned on a person's wrist. A field of reach ultraviolet light disinfecting device has a palm-hand UV light emitter that produces a palm-hand UV light field over the palm of a hand. A visible light emitter may project a visible light that overlaps the UV light field to indicate the location of the UV light emission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Inventor: Jim E. Fulbrook
  • Publication number: 20220313847
    Abstract: A field of reach ultraviolet light disinfecting system includes a wrist band having two or more UV light emitters to produce a shower of UV light over the hand to disinfect pathogens that may be located on the hand and/or objects and surfaces in the light field of light dispersion the UV light emitters. A field of reach ultraviolet light disinfecting device has a top-hand UV light emitter configured on the wrist band to produce a top-hand UV light field that is emitted down over the top or back of a hand, when donned on a person's wrist. A field of reach ultraviolet light disinfecting device has a palm-hand UV light emitter that produces a palm-hand UV light field over the palm of a hand. A visible light emitter may project a visible light that overlaps the UV light field to indicate the location of the UV light emission.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2021
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Applicant: Efficiency Products, LLC
    Inventor: Jim E. Fulbrook
  • Patent number: 11452793
    Abstract: An ultraviolet disinfecting cartridge system utilizes an ultraviolet disinfecting cartridge particularly adapted for coupling with a face mask that covers the nose and mouth or to the inhale and exhale tubing of a patient ventilator. The ultraviolet disinfecting cartridge includes multiple UV light emitters that emit UVGI light into the flow channel of the cartridge to neutralize or destroy pathogens. A plurality of baffles may be configured in the flow channel to create a serpentine airflow to increase pathogen exposure time to UV light. A photocatalyst material such as titanium oxide may be configured within the flow channel that is activated by UV light to increase disinfection. An ionizer may be configured proximal to the inlet to produce charged particles that provide disinfection. Any ozone produced may be mitigated by a catalytic converter to a safe level. Inlet and outlet filters may be detachably attachable to the ultraviolet disinfecting cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Inventor: Jim E. Fulbrook
  • Publication number: 20220202982
    Abstract: A face shield system utilizes a headgear with an outer shield and an optional inner side that is proximal to a person wearing the face shield. The headgear may be configured to receive a disinfecting cartridge that neutralize or destroy pathogens in an airflow flowing therethrough. The cartridge may include a neutralizing UV light emitter and a destroying UV light emitter as well as an ionizer. The plenum may include a plurality of baffles to produce a serpentine flow through the plenum. The baffles and the interior of the plenum may be textured and polished and may include catalytic coatings for improving the effectiveness of pathogen destruction and absorbing ions and UV light. An air inlet may allow air from the plenum to pass into the inner side of the shield after the air is disinfected and purified by the UV light emitters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2022
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventor: Jim E. Fulbrook
  • Patent number: 11185973
    Abstract: A two-sided casing chisel has two chisel blades that are mirror images of each other to enable one tool for chiseling and cleaning the doorway casing on either side of the doorway. The two-sided tool simply has to be flipped around to allow cleaning of doorway casing on an opposing side of the doorway. The chisel blades may be coupled to a blade assembly that is detachably attachable to a handle assembly. The blade assembly may have a first end and second end each having a two-sided chisel blade or sanding ends with an abrasive material to allow sanding along a doorway casing. The blade assembly may be reversible to allow a user to flip the blade assembly upside down to expose second end which may have sanding ends for sanding or a second set of chisel blades in the event blades on the first end become dull.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Efficiency Product, LLC
    Inventor: Jim E Fulbrook
  • Patent number: 11058573
    Abstract: A heating/cooling therapy treatment pad system incorporates a plurality of therapy pads that can be coupled together by connectors and attachments to form an integrated therapy pad assembly. The thermal pads have pouches for receiving thermal inserts that may be heated or chilled. The thermal inserts may be cylindrical in shape and there may be thermal insert gaps, or spaces between the pouches to enable better conformability of the therapy pad to a person's body, such as around the neck. The heating/cooling therapy treatment pad system may include a neck therapy pad, spine therapy pad, head and face therapy pads, shoulder therapy pad, lumbar therapy pad, armpit thermal therapy pad and a thermal therapy pad vest. The system of pads interconnect to provide tailored thermal therapy to multiple areas of a user's body and may be used to effectuate rapid cooling and in particular for those suffering from heat exhaustion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Inventors: Jim E. Fulbrook, Susan W. Johnson
  • Patent number: 10927517
    Abstract: A scooper assembly has a scoop container attached to the end of a hiking stick and a bag-retainer for retaining a roll of waste collection bags. The container is configured with a set of teeth that extend out from the bottom of the inlet opening and an outlet opening on the back of the container is configured for dumping feces from the container. The container is configured to retain a bag around the back outlet opening. The bag-retainer has a slot for pulling the end of the roll of bags therethrough, bag-teeth to aid in tearing a bag off from the roll, and a cleat and tray for holding a filled bag. A light-mount is configured to allow positioning of a light in any direction and a detachable rake may be alternately used to collect feces. A receptacle for personal articles and for pepper spray is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Efficiency Products, LLC
    Inventor: Jim E Fulbrook
  • Patent number: 10925379
    Abstract: A thermally insulated fanny pack containment system provides secure containment of temperature sensitive articles in either hot or cold environments by utilizing a rigid double wall bin portion that has an insulating gap between the inner and outer walls. A cover, which is also rigid double wall construction is configured to extend over the top opening of the bin portion and latch down to secure the cover over the bin portion. A belt is coupled to the bin portion and is configured to extend around a person's waist. One or more detachably attachable thermal liners that are chilled or heated may be configured to fit within the bin portion to control the temperature within the interior of the bin portion enclosure. The thermal liners may have fasteners for securing an article within the bin portion. A bottle-in-bottle may be utilized to prevent moisture exposure to contents therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Efficiency Products, LLC
    Inventor: Jim E. Fulbrook
  • Publication number: 20200375795
    Abstract: A heating/cooling therapy treatment pad system incorporates a plurality of therapy pads that can be coupled together by connectors and attachments to form an integrated therapy pad assembly. The thermal pads have pouches for receiving thermal inserts that may be heated or chilled. The thermal inserts may be cylindrical in shape and there may be thermal insert gaps, or spaces between the pouches to enable better conformability of the therapy pad to a person's body, such as around the neck. The heating/cooling therapy treatment pad system may include a neck therapy pad, spine therapy pad, head and face therapy pads, shoulder therapy pad, lumbar therapy pad, armpit thermal therapy pad and a thermal therapy pad vest. The system of pads interconnect to provide tailored thermal therapy to multiple areas of a user's body and may be used to effectuate rapid cooling and in particular for those suffering from heat exhaustion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Applicant: Efficiency Products, LLC
    Inventors: Jim E. Fulbrook, Susan W. Johnson
  • Patent number: 10694846
    Abstract: The invention provides a unique and multifunctional Bedding Rack design in wood and metal materials for the storage and display of King- and Queen-Size Comforter Sets composed of bedspreads such as quilts, comforters, and duvets and a plurality of pillows and shams, and other bedding and sleep-related items. The Bedding Rack consists of two decorative vertical stanchions with hooks for hanging sleep apparel, one or two top rails for supporting the bedspread, two mid-level shelves composed of rails and cross bars for storing pillows and shams, a preformed lower level shelf for storing slippers and items too small for the mid-level shelves, and extended feet supporting the stanchions to provide stability. The dimensions of the Bedding Rack are such that large-size bedspreads do not touch the floor or droop off the end of the top rails when draped over it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Inventor: Jim E Fulbrook
  • Publication number: 20200199835
    Abstract: A scooper assembly has a scoop container attached to the end of a hiking stick and a bag-retainer for retaining a roil of waste collection bags. The container is configured with a set of teeth that extend out from the bottom of the inlet opening and an outlet opening on the back of the container is configured for dumping feces from the container. The container is configured to retain a bag around the back outlet opening. The bag-retainer has a slot for pulling the end of the roll of bags therethrough, bag-teeth to aid in tearing a bag off from the roll, and a cleat and tray for holding a filled bag. A light-mount is configured to allow positioning of a light in any direction and a detachable rake may be alternately used to collect feces. A receptacle for personal articles and for pepper spray is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2020
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventor: Jim E. Fulbrook
  • Patent number: 10676940
    Abstract: A doorway shoe moulding kit includes shoe moulding pieces that are designed to provide a finished interface between standard interior doorways and flooring in a manner that is aesthetically pleasing and functional. A kit includes pieces that are contour-matched to standard doorway casings, that abut with standard shoe mouldings and that are well fitted to cover the standard door jamb. The doorway shoe moulding kit can be easily adapted to suit a variety of doorway sizes and configurations and it may be tapered to ensure the moulding does not interfere with the operation of a door. The doorway shoe moulding may be easily filed, sanded or cut to best fit it to a doorway, it shall be easily and quickly attached to the doorway, and it shall be readily painted or finished to suit the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Inventor: Jim E Fulbrook
  • Patent number: 10577765
    Abstract: A scooper assembly has a scoop container attached to the end of a hiking stick and a bag-retainer for retaining a roll of waste collection bags. The container is configured with a set of teeth that extend out from the bottom of the inlet opening and an outlet opening on the back of the container is configured for dumping feces from the container. The container is configured to retain a bag around the back outlet opening. The bag-retainer has a slot for pulling the end of the roll of bags therethrough, bag-teeth to aid in tearing a bag off from the roll, and a cleat and tray for holding a filled bag. A light-mount is configured to allow positioning of a light in any direction and a detachable rake may be alternately used to collect feces. A receptacle for personal articles and for pepper spray is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: Efficiency Products, LLC
    Inventor: Jim E Fulbrook
  • Publication number: 20200040592
    Abstract: A doorway shoe moulding kit includes shoe moulding pieces that are designed to provide a finished interface between standard interior doorways and flooring in a manner that is aesthetically pleasing and functional. A kit includes pieces that are contour-matched to standard doorway casings, that abut with standard shoe mouldings and that are well fitted to cover the standard door jamb. The doorway shoe moulding kit can be easily adapted to suit a variety of doorway sizes and configurations and it may be tapered to ensure the moulding does not interfere with the operation of a door. The doorway shoe moulding may be easily filed, sanded or cut to best fit it to a doorway, it shall be easily and quickly attached to the doorway, and it shall be readily painted or finished to suit the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventor: Jim E Fulbrook
  • Publication number: 20190338480
    Abstract: A scooper assembly has a scoop container attached to the end of a hiking stick and a bag-retainer for retaining a roll of waste collection bags. The container is configured with a set of teeth that extend out from the bottom of the inlet opening and an outlet opening on the back of the container is configured for dumping feces from the container. The container is configured to retain a bag around the back outlet opening. The bag-retainer has a slot for pulling the end of the roll of bags therethrough, bag-teeth to aid in tearing a bag off from the roll, and a cleat and tray for holding a filled bag. A light-mount is configured to allow positioning of a light in any direction and a detachable rake may be alternately used to collect feces. A receptacle for personal articles and for pepper spray is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventor: Jim E Fulbrook