Patents by Inventor William R. Novak

William R. Novak 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).

  • Sound-producing device
    Patent number: 6386938
    Abstract: A sound-producing device for producin a loud noise in support of one's team during sporting events.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Inventors: William R. Novak, Penny A. Novak
  • Merchandising system
    Patent number: 5259518
    Abstract: A system for merchandising a plurality of discrete products is disclosed. The system comprises a frame comprising a front and rear support assembly, a front cross-member and a rear cross-member. An outer pair of spaced, inwardly tapered, parallel roller tracks extend between the front cross-member and the rear cross member. A plurality of bi-directionally tapering roller tracks are disposed in parallel between the outer pair of roller tracks and extend between the front cross-member and the rear cross-member. Each of the roller tracks cooperate with an adjacent one of the roller tracks to form a generally V-shaped guide for sequentially delivering product. The bi-directionally tapering roller tracks are laterally adjustable to selectably adjust the width of each of the guides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1993
    Assignee: NCM International, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald R. Sorenson, Joseph A. Brhel, William R. Novak