Patents by Inventor Steven R. Sullivan

Steven R. Sullivan 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: 7527181
    Abstract: A support ring has an oval upper edge and an oval lower edge. The lower edge is smaller than the upper edge. A tapering oval sidewall is provided between the upper and lower edges. A flange is formed in the support ring. The flange extends outwardly from the upper edge. A groove is provided in the side wall. The groove is provided essentially midway between, and parallel with, the upper and lower edges. A plurality of similarly sized and shaped ramps are formed in the side wall between the groove and the lower edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Inventor: Steven R. Sullivan