Patents Issued in July 20, 1993
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Patent number: D337618Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 1991Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Assignee: American Trading & Production CorporationInventor: Eric P. Chan
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Patent number: D337619Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 1990Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Assignee: Rubbermaid Office Products Group Inc.Inventor: Mel Evenson
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Patent number: D337620Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 1990Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence G. Ponsi, Harvey S. Weiss
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Patent number: D337621Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 1991Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Assignee: Genco Industries LimitedInventor: Paul C. F. Wong
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Patent number: D337622Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 1991Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Assignee: Radio Flyer Inc.Inventor: Alvin Schiffman
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Patent number: D337623Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 1991Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Inventor: Kevin R. Franker
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Patent number: D337624Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 1991Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Assignee: Interlego A.G.Inventors: Jens N. Knudsen, Stig Alexander M. Spangsberg
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Patent number: D337625Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 1991Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Assignee: Tomy Company, Ltd.Inventor: Yoshie Uchida
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Patent number: D337626Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 1992Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Assignee: Shih Chuen Clocks Corp.Inventor: Fu-Tien Chen
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Patent number: D337627Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 1991Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Inventor: John C. Moran
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Patent number: D337628Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 1991Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Inventor: Carole A. Lenz
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Patent number: D337629Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 1991Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Inventor: Laura R. Lal
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Patent number: D337630Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 1989Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Inventor: Elizabeth Ashiku
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Patent number: D337631Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 1991Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Inventor: Wildon Dumaine
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Patent number: D337632Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 1991Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Inventor: Clayton J. Hemmerle
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Patent number: D337633Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 1991Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Assignee: Ecowater Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael E. Drager, Edward J. Tischler
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Patent number: D337634Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 1992Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Assignee: Bemis Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Ducan P. Copland, John W. Seaman
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Patent number: D337635Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 1992Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Assignee: Patton Electric Company, Inc.Inventors: John W. Schindler, Edward W. Strubel, Jr., Joseph C. Carley
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Patent number: D337636Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 1991Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Assignee: DeVilbiss Health Care, Inc.Inventor: Richard J. Kocinski
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Patent number: D337637Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 1991Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Assignee: Device Labs, Inc.Inventor: Elton M. Tucker
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Patent number: D337638Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 1991Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Inventor: Pamela S. Andrews
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Patent number: D337639Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 1990Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventor: Audrey M. Beckman
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Patent number: D337640Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 1991Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventor: Todd J. Olson
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Patent number: D337641Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 1990Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Inventor: James T. Luckey
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Patent number: D337642Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 1990Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Assignees: Kabushiki Kaisha Japan Health, Kabushiki Kaisha Fuji IryokiInventors: Yoshikiyo Yamasaki, Shinichiro Fujimoto
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Patent number: PP8308Abstract: A new and distinctive variety of pear is described. The variety is a mutation of the `Doyenne du Comice` variety. The variety is distinguished by its fully russeted skin which makes it easier to handle than the `Doyenne du Comice`. The new variety has been named `Taylor's Gold`.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 1991Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Inventors: Michael B. King-Turner, Wendy M. King-Turner
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Patent number: PP8309Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of lily plant named Belcanto, characterized by its large flowers, floriferous habit, soft pink flower color, orange pollen, and numberous spot markings which are cherry red in color.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 1991Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Assignee: Gebr. Vletter & J. A. Den HaanInventor: Floris Vletter
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Patent number: PP8310Abstract: A new and distinct lily plant named Widor, characterized by its very large flowers and floriferous habit; soft pink main flower color with the base of the tepals being yellow-green; long stems and pedicels, vigorous growth habit, and its contrasting orange pollen color.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 1991Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Assignee: Gebr. Vletter & J.A. den HaanInventor: Floris Vletter
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Patent number: PP8311Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of lily plant named Con Amore, characterized by its unique lavender pink flower color with darker pink midveins and tepal edges, contrasting orange pollen and purple stigma, dark pink spots which are sometimes elongated to form lines 0.5 mm to 1.5 mm, medium to tall height, and high flower production based on bulb size.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 1991Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Assignee: Gebr. Vletter & J.A. den HaanInventor: Floris Vletter
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Patent number: PP8312Abstract: A distinct cultivar of lily plant named D'Oleron, characterized by its uniform light red-purple color, with yellow at the base, vigorous growth habit, horizontal flowers, and by its strongly reflexed flower tips.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 1991Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Assignee: Gebr. Vletter & J. A. Den HaanInventor: Floris Vletter
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Patent number: PP8313Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of lily plant named Acapulco, characterized by its intense and distinctive pink flower color with deeper red streading along the midvein, numerous very dark pink spot markings concentrated in center, upright-oriented flowers, and its long flower stems.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 1991Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Assignee: GEBR. Vletter & J.A. Den HaanInventor: Floris Vletter
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Patent number: PP8314Abstract: A lily plant named Berlin, characterized by its light pink main flower color, cherry red streaking along the midvein of each tepal, red-purple spot markings, very upright flower position and its floriferous habit.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 1991Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Assignee: Gebr. Vletter & J.A. Den HaanInventor: Floris Vletter
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Patent number: PP8315Abstract: A distinct cultivar of impatiens plant named Escapade, particularly characterized by its relatively large, deep orange-red flowers, rounded flowers with petals overlapping, solid green leaves with no variegation, early flowering, reddish purple stems, and its floriferous habit.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 1992Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Assignee: Mikkelsens, Inc.Inventor: Lyndon W. Drewlow
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Patent number: PP8316Abstract: A distinct cultivar of impatiens plant named Cameo, characterized by its relatively large pink flowers, variegated leaves of bright and light green, with cream variegation around midrib in the basal region also appearing under high light conditions, excellent self-branching and basal branching, semi-upright growth habit, and its floriferous habit.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 1992Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Assignee: Mikkelsens, Inc.Inventor: Lyndon W. Drewlow
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Patent number: PP8317Abstract: A new lily plant named Pesaro, characterized by its very large flowers, very tall plant height, vigorous growth habit, pink flower color with many darker red-pink spots and white near base, strongly curved petals, and its contrasting orange pollen.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 1991Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Assignee: Gebr. Vletter & J.A.Inventor: Floris Vletter
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Patent number: PP8318Abstract: A male asparagus plant developed from a persistent green male parent and because when crossed with a normal female plant, produces only male progeny and is thus homogametic for maleness, and is a hybrid that is superior in specific asparagus growing regions which may have long, dry growing seasons.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 1991Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Assignee: Rutgers UniversityInventors: J. Howard Ellison, John J. Kinelski
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Patent number: RE34314Abstract: A retaining wall is made from a plurality of blocks arranged in rows superimposed on each other and pinned together. Each block has a body with an exterior face and rearwardly diverging side walls joined to a neck. A head having outwardly directed ears is joined to the neck. The body has holes and pockets for pins that interlock overlapped blocks together. A finishing block having a flat top surface is used to construct the top layer of the wall. A geogrid tie-back sheet having slots is located between layers of blocks and anchored to the pins stabilizes the wall.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 1991Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Assignee: Keystone Retaining Wall Systems, Inc.Inventor: Paul J. Forsberg
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Patent number: RE34315Abstract: A mixture control device is disclosed that is used to test internal combustion engines. The device is usually temporarily installed on an engine to test catalytic converters, to clean internal engine parts, or to determine specific operating problems with an engine. The device can also be used as a teaching aid to show different operating conditions without making permanent or difficult adjustments. The device can also be used in racing applications to allow a driver to adjust the mixture of an engine, while on the course, to ensure peak efficiency under varying race conditions. The device consists of a housing that has a plenum formed within its center. The plenum runs the entire length of the housing. A venturi port is also formed on the housing and it feeds fuel and air into the plenum for injection into an engine. Fuel is supplied through an internal tank and is supplied to the venturi port through a small hose and a needle valve assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 1991Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Inventor: Lynn R. Goodman
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Patent number: RE34316Abstract: There are provided a first ignition timing table for high-octane fuel and a second ignition timing table for low-octane fuel. When the second table is switched over to the first table, there is at first the difference in between basic ignition timings according to the first and second tables, and then the difference is reduced with time at a constant rate. An actual ignition timing during the switchover of an ignition timing table is determined by subtracting the reducing difference from the basic ignition timing according to the first table. The actual ignition timing when knocking is detected is compared with a predetermined threshold. If the former exceeds the latter, the second table is switched over to the first table, and otherwise the second table is maintained, whereby the actual ignition timing can be changed smoothly even during the switchover of an ignition timing table.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 1991Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Kozo Katogi, Asahiko Otani
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Patent number: RE34317Abstract: A variable frequency oscillator circuit adapted for stabilization of its free-running frequency comprises a first signal synthesizing circuit, first voltage-controlled oscillator, a phase-locked loop and reference signal generator, the phase-locked loop consisting of a second signal synthesizing circuit, second voltage-controlled oscillator, phase comparator and low-pass filter. The first and second signal synthesizing circuits have the same characteristics, and the first and second voltage-controlled oscillators have the same characteristics. The reference signal and output of the second voltage-controlled oscillator are input to the phase comparator. The comparator output is applied to the first and second signal synthesizing circuits. An external signal is applied to the first signal synthesizing circuit, and the output of the first voltage-controlled oscillator acts as the output of the variable frequency oscillator circuit.The principles are applied to reading data pulses from a floppy disk.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 1991Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventor: Masayuki Ikeda
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Patent number: RE34318Abstract: A lighting system particularly suite for aerodynamically styled automobiles and aircraft is disclosed. The lighting system emits light from a strip arranged across a vehicle such as the automobile. The lighting system may comprise various subsystems finding application for the high and low beam frontal illumination and rear illumination all of the automobile. Each of the subsystems comprises a high intensity light source coupled to one end of each of a plurality of light pipes or optical fibers with each having their other end preferably positioned relative to a reflective element and lens. The reflective elements are arranged relative to a lens element to provide a prescribed illumination patterns. In one embodiment the lenses are arranged relative to each other and are located across a strip of the automobile to provide a composite beam to serve the needs of the high and low beam illumination patterns for the automobile.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 1991Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: John M. Davenport, Richard L. Hansler
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Patent number: RE34319Abstract: An impeller pump including a housing defining a seal cavity having a shaft rotatably mounted therein, and an expeller to pump fluid from the seal cavity. A dynamic seal provides a fluid tight seal between the housing and the shaft. The seal comprises an axially movable primary seal ring which rotates with the shaft and a mating stationary seal ring, both rings disposed annularly of the shaft and each defining a generally radial sealing face adapted to seal against the other. A biasing device urges the primary seal ring into sealing engagement with the mating seal ring. The radial face of the mating seal ring defines a plurality of spiral grooves and a sealing dam area which is at the periphery of the ring exposed to high pressure. When the pump is not operating, the seal ring faces contact one another and the dam provides a seal against the opposing face.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 1991Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Assignee: John Crane Inc.Inventors: Allan J. Boutin, Daniel D. Ocheda
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Patent number: RE34320Abstract: An exercising apparatus for a speed skater or similar athlete including a base having a plurality of board members arranged in side-by-side relationship. Hinges pivotally connect adjacent board members to each other. A flexible plastic sheet overlays the board members and has a smooth glide surface on which the skater can slide. Bumpers are located at opposite ends of the base. Clamps releasably interconnect the base, the sheet, and the bumpers.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 1990Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Inventor: Louis Keppler
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Patent number: RE34321Abstract: The apparatus includes a powered bowl assembly having a tubular shaft journalled within a base of the apparatus. A pressurized air flow is discharged into slurry in the bowl assembly via a circular array of bubble generators. An impellor discharges the slurry outwardly against an upwardly inclined annular surface of the bowl assembly to cause the slurry to merge upwardly with the streams to promote flotation. Slurry within the bowl assembly forms a vortex with particle flotation forming a froth layer inwardly of a slurry vortex. The froth exits the bowl assembly upwardly past a barrier partially closing the bowl assembly. Heavier gangue particles exit via an outlet about the bowl assembly periphery. A collector shroud is partitioned to receive the froth and the heavier waste material. A modified form of the apparatus includes an independently powered bowl assembly and impellor.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 1991Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Assignee: Clean Earth Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Thomas P. Campbell
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Patent number: 5228140Abstract: A sanitary garment comprising a coat having sleeve slits in the elbow area that permit a person's hands and forearms to exit the sleeves, and body part slits adjacent the sleeve slits to allow the person's hands and forearms to be inserted in the body part of the coat, and a simulated hand attached to the end of one of the sleeves whereby a person can relieve himself in private and in an inconspicuous manner when a public toilet or restroom is not available.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 1992Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Inventor: Michel M. Baustin
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Patent number: 5228141Abstract: A unitary wraparound, one-piece back, medical patient garment provides openable connections between the back panel and each of the front panels, the connections being below the shoulder of the person wearing the garment. A two element threaded tie secures the gown around the waist of the person wearing the gown. Connections between the front panels and the back panel may be opened selectively, exposing selected body parts of the person wearing the gown, without unduly exposing other body parts of the person.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 1992Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Assignee: Remedco Inc.Inventors: Gregory W. Remsky, William S. Remsky, Mary M. Remsky
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Patent number: 5228142Abstract: A glove-shaped overwrap of, e.g, cotton has finger portions which extend radially outwardly from a central hand portion. Ravel-stop means, e.g. baste stitches, encircle each of the finger portions adjacent the hand portion. A drawstring or other means permits the overwrap to be secured about the patient's wrist.Where a patient's finger is to be bandaged or medicated, the other finger portions are severed from the hand portion. The finger is bandaged or medicated and the overwrap is then put on the bandaged or medicated hand so that the bandaged or medicated finger is covered by the unsevered finger portion of the overwrap. The drawstring is tied around the patient's wrist. The invention facilitates bandaging and medication of, e.g., infant fingers and hands, since infants tolerate the overwrap well and can neither remove the bandage from the finger nor eat or otherwise remove the medication from it.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 1990Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Inventor: Rebecca Yoswein-McGreen
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Patent number: 5228143Abstract: Athletic ear guard assembly is disclosed having a removable inner ear pad that enables the ear pad to be removed by hand for a thorough cleaning of both the ear pad and the concave cup section into which the ear pad is mounted. The cup section is part of a side panel molded with a plurality of extending legs that are deflected to form the concave cup section. Likewise, the inner ear pad is also molded flat to provide ease in molding the components of the ear guard assembly. Thorough cleaning of the ear guard assembly is facilitated by easy hand removal of the ear pad to prevent the spread of bacteria and viruses among wrestling opponents.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 1991Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Assignee: Danmar Products, Inc.Inventor: John L. Marchello
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Patent number: 5228144Abstract: A water saving device for toilets providing both partial flush and full flush capability is disclosed wherein for the partial flush, air is controllably removed from the interior cavity of a flapper valve to render the flapper valve non-buoyant to return it to its sealing position on the valve seat and terminate flow of water out of the reservoir tank. Removal of air from the flapper valve cavity is rendered a function of the dropping water level in the reservoir tank by attachment of one end of flexible tubing to the flapper valve contained air cavity, the other end of the flexible tubing communicating with the interior cavity of a cylinder, the cylinder having one closed end and one open end, the open end residing downward in the water. As water drops in the toilet tank, it also drops in the cylinder and air is sucked from the flapper valve cavity.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 1992Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Inventor: Paul E. Kightlinger
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Patent number: 5228145Abstract: A toilet flushing apparatus characterized by an inherently leakproof syphon discharge through a toilet flush tube, characterized by a jet primed syphon wherein the suction leg is filled with supply tank water and the discharge leg is dry and with a floating flush valve for complete discharge of primer water followed by immediate closure to ensure continued syphoning, there being a primer tank automatically refilled with the rise of float controlled supply tank water; only one primer tankful of water may be lost.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 1992Date of Patent: July 20, 1993Inventor: John S. Osmond