Patents by Inventor Leonard L. Hierath
Leonard L. Hierath 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).
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Publication number: 20200231003Abstract: A method and apparatus for levelling a transport carrier having eccentrically and centrically mounted wheels on a housing. The wheel/housing apparatus is adapted to reach mechanical equilibrium with rotation on a surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2019Publication date: July 23, 2020Inventor: Leonard L. Hierath
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Patent number: 9962042Abstract: An article support for a surface, the support including a base having a first end portion and a second end portion, the base first end portion is adjacent to the surface. A reservoir is disposed within the second end portion, the reservoir having a terminating margin periphery forming an aperture. An omni-directional substantially planar extension originating at the margin periphery and outwardly terminating in an outer perimeter, the planar extension has a segmented primary surface and a secondary surface wherein the secondary surface faces the first end portion. A portion of the primary surface is formed from an inverted equilateral square pyramid wherein an apex of the pyramid is disposed within the aperture. Operationally, the article is placed upon the primary surface, the article having a plurality of point contacts upon the primary surface causing the article to clear the margin periphery for drainage from the article into the reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2015Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Inventors: Leonard L. Hierath, Melissa Ruth Harris
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Publication number: 20160143488Abstract: An article support for a surface, the support including a base having a first end portion and a second end portion, the base first end portion is adjacent to the surface. A reservoir is disposed within the second end portion, the reservoir having a terminating margin periphery forming an aperture. An omni-directional substantially planar extension originating at the margin periphery and outwardly terminating in an outer perimeter, the planar extension has a segmented primary surface and a secondary surface wherein the secondary surface faces the first end portion. A portion of the primary surface is formed from an inverted equilateral square pyramid wherein an apex of the pyramid is disposed within the aperture. Operationally, the article is placed upon the primary surface, the article having a plurality of point contacts upon the primary surface causing the article to clear the margin periphery for drainage from the article into the reservoir.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Leonard L. Hierath, Melissa Ruth Harris
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Patent number: 5833092Abstract: Apparatus for feeding poorly flowable dry particulate materials includes a rotary supply hopper having an interior chamber for receiving and containing a quantity of material and an annular sidewall open at a lower edge, a stationary platform having a circular groove formed in a top surface of the platform encircling an upright central axis and an opening extending through the platform adjacent to the circular groove, spaced from the central axis and defined between the circular groove and central axis, a support structure supporting the hopper above the platform to undergo rotation relative to the platform about the upright central axis with the lower edge of the supply hopper being spaced from and extending downward into the circular groove of the platform such that the platform serves as a stationary bottom for the rotary supply hopper, and an annular discharge spout attached at an open upper end to the platform below and encircling the opening through the platform and having a transfer passage extending fType: GrantFiled: February 20, 1997Date of Patent: November 10, 1998Assignee: Summit Machine Builders, Corp.Inventors: Scott E. Godfrey, Leonard L. Hierath, Mark E. Hillam, Michael R. Schmehl, Charles F. Watson
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Patent number: 5385113Abstract: A tennis score keeper and display device includes an elongated support pole, a pair of attachment brackets mounted at locations spaced from one another along the support pole and being adapted to secure the support pole to and alongside a tennis net support post, and a score display mast mounted to an upper end of the support pole. The mast has a pair of opposite vertical end portions and a pair of opposite vertical side portions extending between and interconnecting the opposite end portions. A row of vertically spaced numbers are defined on each of the opposite vertical side portions of the score display mast. A row of vertically spaced pockets are defined on each of the opposite vertical end portions of the score display mast.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 1993Date of Patent: January 31, 1995Assignee: VR CompanyInventor: Leonard L. Hierath
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Patent number: 4394956Abstract: A stock or cattle prod for applying an electric shock to stock to induce them to move when loading them for transportation or through a cattle chute or the like comprises a handle having a high voltage generator and a battery therein. A head, which is angularly rotatable relative to the handle structure, is provided, this head having electrical contact means adapted to electrically, conductively contact said handle in any selectable angular position therebetween the head being adapted to extend forward from said handle and comprising a shaft carrying the contact means and, forward from this shaft terminating in a pair of spaced conducting tips or electrodes. The handle is constructed to insulate and protect the high voltage conductors and to provide a convenient switch for energizing the tips.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 1979Date of Patent: July 26, 1983Assignee: The Magrath CompanyInventors: James S. Andrews, Leonard L. Hierath
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Patent number: 4007855Abstract: A liquid metering dispenser is actuated by a trigger. The trigger releases a valve rod which is spring actuated to close a fluid pressure inlet, opening the discharge outlet of the dispenser to release a stored measured charge of liquid by operation of a spring actuated piston. The trigger is cocked by drawing the valve rod to close the discharge valve and open the liquid pressure inlet; the liquid under pressure enters the storage chamber, compressing the piston spring until it strikes an adjustable stop. The piston and spring assembly is readily removable for cleaning and servicing.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 1975Date of Patent: February 15, 1977Assignee: Joseph M. MagrathInventors: Leonard L. Hierath, W. Kendall Holmes
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Patent number: 3986428Abstract: A releasable locking ring has a full circular portion defined by a split, coiled ring having a free, tapered overlapping end and an opposite end bent into a generally semi-circular bail portion curving substantially in a plane normal, or slightly less than normal, to that of the ring; and the bail terminates in a curved return at its free extremity adjacent to the ring.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 1975Date of Patent: October 19, 1976Assignee: John E. LedfordInventors: John E. Ledford, Leonard L. Hierath
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Patent number: 3952919Abstract: An adapter for attaching and sealing a liquid supply reservoir on a liquid dispenser of the metering type comprises a reservoir receiving body and a detachable element for securing the body to a dispenser with a seal piercing needle in position to receive the contents of the reservoir. A pivoted clamp is provided for clamping the reservoir on the body when the seal has been pierced and holds the reservoir securely to the body during use of the dispenser. A nut secures the detachable element on the dispenser, a spring bias being provided to afford adjustment of the element with respect to the nut. A check valve is provided to prevent return of liquid to the reservoir and facilitates the use of collapsible supply reservoirs.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 1975Date of Patent: April 27, 1976Assignee: Joseph M. MagrathInventors: John Erik Hansen, Joseph M. Magrath, Leonard L. Hierath
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Patent number: D878089Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2018Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Inventors: Leonard L. Hierath, Melissa Ruth Harris