Patents by Inventor Stewart W. Tobias

Stewart W. Tobias 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: 6625900
    Abstract: A hearing aid drying device for receiving and heat-drying one or more hearing aids. The device includes an electrical outlet-supported and electrically actuated wall light having a base with electrical contacts for operative engagement into an electrical outlet and an electric light bulb operatively supported in the base. A support member is connected to the base and a container is connected to the support member in a position directly above and in close proximity to the light bulb. The container preferably includes a closeable lid and defines an interior volume adapted to receive at least one hearing aid placed therein whereby moisture in the hearing aid accumulated. during use thereof is heated sufficiently by the light bulb to cause the moisture to evaporate. Apertures formed through the lid and bottom of the container facilitate circulation of heated air through the interior volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Inventor: Stewart W. Tobias
  • Patent number: 6102065
    Abstract: A liquid propane reserve system for providing propane to propane operated equipment including a reserve tank interconnected between a main tank and the equipment. Each tank includes a manual shutoff valve so that the main tank may first selectively be depleted of propane after which propane in the reserve tank may then be made available to the equipment without partially refilling the main tank. When the main tank is substantially full by momentarily opening both of the shutoff valves, the reserve tank is quickly refilled and held in reserve until needed by simply closing the second shutoff valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2000
    Inventor: Stewart W. Tobias
  • Patent number: 5791711
    Abstract: A pallet puller for secure engagement with a cargo pallet whereby the pallet may be slidingly pulled as in off-loading a cargo truck. The device is formed of a single length of preferably cylindrical rod material defining a main rod member having a pulling loop or ring formed into an outer end thereof which facilitates connection to a pulling apparatus such as a forklift truck or power winch. The inner end is formed having a fist orthogonal bend leading to a first segment or portion which extends orthogonally from the first bend and the rod member, then a second bend leading to a second segment or portion which is orthogonal to both the first segment and the longitudinal axis of the rod member. This structure effects quick, positive, non-damaging engagement against an edge of one foot board of the pallet and beneath one stringer of the pallet to insure non-slipping pallet engagement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Inventor: Stewart W. Tobias
  • Patent number: D442668
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Noble Designs, Inc.
    Inventor: Stewart W. Tobias
  • Patent number: D451468
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2001
    Inventor: Stewart W. Tobias
  • Patent number: D394573
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1998
    Inventor: Stewart W. Tobias
  • Patent number: D653015
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Inventor: Stewart W. Tobias
  • Patent number: D406975
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1999
    Inventor: Stewart W. Tobias