Patents by Inventor Raymond D. Long

Raymond D. Long 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: 6062172
    Abstract: The present invention comprises substantially an animal head support device and method of use to adjustably and comfortably support the head of an anaesthetized animal during medical treatment or other procedures. The device includes a ring for receiving the head of an animal there through, a support means, such as a rope, for supporting the ring from an overhead structure, and a padded chin rest. The device may further include a cam cleat that allows for variable height adjustment. An alternative embodiment is disclosed which provides a ground mounted support device in which a flexible stand supports a U-shaped ring that in turn supports the head of the animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Inventors: Raymond D. Long, Scott Greene
  • Patent number: 5851111
    Abstract: An adapter for attaching an equine dental float with a rectangular cross section to a reciprocating saw. The adapter comprises a first and second end. The second end is adapted to be received in a slot of an attachment device of the reciprocating saw. The float is held so that its upper and lower surfaces are substantially horizontal when the saw is held in a preferred orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1998
    Inventors: Raymond D. Long, Scott Greene
  • Patent number: 5799617
    Abstract: The present invention is substantially an animal head support device and method of use which may be used by veterinarians or other qualified persons to adjustably and comfortably support the head of an anaesthetized animal during medical treatment or other procedures. The device includes a ring for receiving the head of an animal there through, a support means, such as a rope, for supporting the ring from an overhead structure, and a padded chin rest. The device may further include a cam cleat which allows for variable height adjustment. An alternative embodiment is disclosed which provides a ground mounted support device in which a flexible stand supports a U-shaped ring which in turn supports the head of the animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1998
    Assignee: Rena Pimpl
    Inventors: Raymond D. Long, Scott Greene