Patents Issued in September 3, 1996
  • Patent number: D373432
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Inventor: Jun-Da Wu
  • Patent number: D373433
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: Designs For Vision, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard E. Feinbloom
  • Patent number: D373434
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventor: Patrick Nolan
  • Patent number: D373435
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventor: Patrick B. Nolan
  • Patent number: D373436
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: Bright Commence Industrial Ltd.
    Inventors: Wai-Hung Li, Chi-Kwong Lam
  • Patent number: D373437
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: Lumiere Design & Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: Hiroshi Kira
  • Patent number: D373438
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: Light Corporation
    Inventors: Kelly J. McCann-Compton, Thomas M. Edwards
  • Patent number: D373439
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: The L.D. Kichler Co.
    Inventor: David H. Porter
  • Patent number: D373440
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Inventor: Sally S. Lewis
  • Patent number: D373441
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: Schonbek Worldwide Lighting Inc.
    Inventor: John M. Lucas
  • Patent number: D373442
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Inventor: Mark L. Thomas
  • Patent number: D373443
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: Imperial Tobacco Limited
    Inventors: Frank Gottvald, Robert Capling
  • Patent number: D373444
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventors: Jill M. Shurtleff, Gerald T. Swanson
  • Patent number: D373445
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Inventor: Leanna Wright-Godley
  • Patent number: D373446
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignees: Gee-Sook Kim, Jung-Soo Kwan
    Inventors: Gee-Sook Kim, Jung-Soo Kwan, Jong-Won Lee
  • Patent number: D373447
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Inventor: Mike C.-F. Chen
  • Patent number: D373448
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Inventor: Yin-Tsang Chen
  • Patent number: D373449
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Inventor: Yin-Tsang Chen
  • Patent number: D373450
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: Booda Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony O'Rourke, Charles Byrne
  • Patent number: H1586
    Abstract: An audio optical processor unit employing a nonlinear organic optical element which may be in the form of a nonlinear polymer, a nonlinear organic material or a mixture of liquid crystal materials or polymers. The nonlinear organic optical element is interfaced by a piezo-electric crystal which encodes a laser beam passing through the optical element by inducing changes in the index of refraction or the changes in voltage potential across the polymer or non-linear organic material. The resulting encoded output is detected in a conventional manner by a photodetector array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: William G. Fellows, Lester Weinberger
  • Patent number: H1587
    Abstract: A trailer for transporting an environmentally safe modular storage unit caining hazardous materials over the highways at speeds approaching about fifty five miles per hour. The trailer has a rectangular shaped frame and a hitch assembly extending longitudinally forward from front end of the rectangular shaped frame. The hitch assembly is coupled to a tow truck or other suitable vehicle to allow the trailer and the modular storage unit to be towed from a hazardous material site to a collection or storage site. The trailer is a tandem axle trailer equipped with electrical brakes and a lighting system. The underframe of the trailer includes a tandem axle wheel system which has four wheels and an oil lubricated hub and drums.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Norman S. Van Valkenburgh, Gary L. Van Valkenburgh
  • Patent number: H1588
    Abstract: The invention is a two-ended fastener having one end suitable for attaching the fastener to a base with a second end having a special thread that is substantially cylindrical at its root and sharp at its crown. This thread is designed to mate with the radially inward surfaces of a round wire helical spring so that the helical spring may simply be threaded to the fastener. By utilizing the special thread described, a high degree of surface contact between the fastener and the spring is made possible, increasing spring retention. The special thread inner diameter may be made slightly larger than the interior diameter of the spring so that the helical spring will be slightly expanded when threaded to the fastener. An elastic force between the threaded portion of the spring and the fastener further helps retain the spring to the fastener. This elastic force increases as an attempt is made to unthread the spring from the fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Inventor: David V. Arney
  • Patent number: H1589
    Abstract: A data distribution system includes a method and apparatus for distributing igitized video and text data relating to the geophysical and planetary environment in a format compatible with desk top type computers. The data distribution system comprises a data encoding means which processes and encodes the data utilizing a specialized data compression and data handling protocol coupled with a means for data transmission and a means for data expansion and decoding by the user. The processed data can then be displayed, stored, printed, deleted, imported, exported in accordance with the user's preferences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: David A. Rosenthal
  • Patent number: H1590
    Abstract: A mobile and portable apparatus for providing multiplexed simulated 1553 data bus information for ground checkout of selected aircraft instrumentation. The apparatus can be powered by an onboard battery or by external power. Simulated 1553 data can be supplied at full and one-half speed. Data is stored in an E-PROM and is provided to appropriate data buses via a customized integrated circuit controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Inventor: Darrell C. Douglass
  • Patent number: H1591
    Abstract: The flavor of fried foods, such as potato chips, prepared in poly(dimethylsiloxane) fluid (silicone oil) is effectively enhanced when a flavor-enhancing component of animal or vegetable fats or oils is added to the silicone oil. Selected flavor-enhancing components include fatty acids, fatty acid esters, fatty alcohols, and mono- and di-glycerides. The flavor-enhancing component will be soluble in the silicone oil, and preferably will function to enhance flavor and aroma, as well as to reduce undesired foaming which can be associated with frying foods in silicone fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Inventor: John Fulcher
  • Patent number: H1592
    Abstract: Disclosed is a cellulosic food casing made from a nonderivatized cellulose and the various additives that can be incorporated onto or within the casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: Viskase Corporation
    Inventor: Myron D. Nicholson
  • Patent number: H1593
    Abstract: A silver halide color photographic light-sensitive material is provided, comprising photographic component layers comprising a red-sensitive layer, a green-sensitive layer, a blue-sensitive layer and a nonlight-sensitive layer, and having an ISO speed of 320 to 800, wherein the total coating weight of silver in the component layers is within a range of 3.0 to 8.0 g/m.sup.2 ; a dry coating thickness is 22 .mu.m or less; and at least one of the component layers contains a dye in the form of a dispersion of solid particles dispersed in a binder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Inventors: Hideaki Haraga, Masaru Iwagaki
  • Patent number: H1594
    Abstract: A silver halide color photographic light-sensitive material is provided, wherein at least one spectral-sensitive layer comprises two or more silver Halide emulsion layers each containing monodispersed silver halide grains having two parallel twin planes and an aspect ratio of 3 or less, having development starting points localized at specific sites on the grain surface or in the vicinity thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: Konica Corporation
    Inventors: Tadanobu Sekiya, Sadayasu Ishikawa
  • Patent number: H1595
    Abstract: The invention relates to diketontrile derivatives which have been discovered useful against arthropods, plant nematodes, helminth protozoan pests or as intermediates for such useful compounds which have a general formula: ##STR1##
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulene Inc.
    Inventors: Paul A. Cain, David T.-W. Chou, Themistocles D. J. D'Silva, Daniel B. Grant, Nancy D. Herman
  • Patent number: H1596
    Abstract: The invention relates to diketontrile derivatives which have been discovered useful against arthropods, plant nematodes, helminth protozoan pests or as intermediates for such useful compounds which have general formula: ##STR1##
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: Rh one-Poulenc Inc.
    Inventors: Paul A. Cain, David T. Chou, Themistocles D. J. D'Silva, Daniel B. Gant, Nancy D. Herman
  • Patent number: H1597
    Abstract: An epoxidized diene block polymer comprising at least interior and exterior diene blocks wherein the exterior diene blocks contain a greater concentration of di-, tri- and tetrasubstituted olefinic epoxides than the interior blocks and wherein the exterior blocks contain from 0.2 to 10 Meq of olefinic epoxides per gram of exterior blocks and the molecular weights of the exterior blocks are from 3000 to 50,000 and the molecular weights of the interior blocks are from 15,000 to 200,000.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventor: James R. Erickson
  • Patent number: PP9637
    Abstract: A shrub rose variety producing yellow buds becoming near white to light yellow flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: DeVor Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventors: Pernille Olesen, Mogens N. Olesen
  • Patent number: PP9638
    Abstract: A new distinctive cultivar of plum (Prunus domestica) named `Castleton` (formerly tested as NY 66.609.4) which is exceptional in combining (1) high quality, attractive dark purple fruit capable of achieving in mid-August sufficient color for commercial fresh markets, (2), a tree habit that has fewer lateral and secondary lateral branches than other competing commercial cultivars and which facilitates ease of harvesting, and (3) fruit quality and pit conformation traits coupled with consistent, high yield potential which favor it for commercial processing uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: Cornell Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: John P. Watson, deceased, Robert L. Andersen, Kenneth G. Livermore
  • Patent number: PP9639
    Abstract: A new and distinct selection of Ground Juniper shrub which shall be referred to hereinafter as Juniperus horizontalis cultivar Monber. Juniperus horizontalis cultivar Monber differs distinctively from other Juniperus horizontalis plants by its unique combination of a brilliant silvery blue color and the ability to retain a dense crown that does not open and become bare with age.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventor: Willis A. Bergman
  • Patent number: PP9640
    Abstract: A new and distinct corn plant which is the product of a cross between diploid Tripsacum dactyloides and Zea diploperennis, a diploid perennial teosinte. This plant is fertile, has proven to be cross compatible with Zea mays L. and offers an avenue to expand the gene pool for commercial corn varieties. The instant plant is perennial, offers resistance to corn rootworm, remarkable drought tolerance, and prolific production of fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Inventor: Mary W. Eubanks
  • Patent number: RE35322
    Abstract: This invention provides a method for repair for poles which have been damaged by environmental effects, which is easily transportable, simple to install, and easily adaptable to many classes of poles. The method involves excavating around the pole, cleaning the surface of the pole, pumping a fumigant into the pole, applying a bonding agent to the clean surface, and then applying strips of a composite fiberglass mat and resin to the pole in a controlled manner until a desired casement thickness has been achieved. The repair is completed by application of an ultraviolet resistant coating to the pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: Richard C. Hannay
    Inventors: Richard A. Owen, Richard C. Hannay
  • Patent number: RE35323
    Abstract: A linear motion rolling contact guide unit includes a rail, a slider comprised of a center block and a pair of front and rear end blocks, a plurality of rolling members interposed between the rail and the slider and a retainer plate mounted on the slider for providing an intended sealing effect. The end block is formed with an elongated slot and the retainer plate is provided with a projection engageable with the elongated slot such that the projection may move within the slot in the longitudinal direction over a predetermined distance. Thus, even if the retainer plate is comprised of a plastic material and thus expands or contracts relative to the slider for various reasons, such a change in size mya be absorbed effectively so that the retainer plate is self-adjusted in position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: Nippon Thompson Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Masaichi Ohtake
  • Patent number: RE35324
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the polymerization of ethylene or copolymerization of ethylene and at least one other alpha-olefin, in the gas phase in a fluidized bed reactor, in the presence of a catalyst comprising chromium compounds associated with a granular support comprising a refractory oxide and activated by thermal treatment, which process is characterized in that the catalyst is used in the form of active particles of prepolymer, obtained by bringing the said catalyst in contact with ethylene, alone, or in a mixture with at least one higher alpha-olefin, in such a way that the prepolymer contains from 4.times.10.sup.-5 to 3 milligram atoms of chromium in the catalyst per gram.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: BP Chemicals Limited
    Inventors: Jean-Claude A. Bailly, John G. Speakman
  • Patent number: RE35325
    Abstract: A telecommunications terminal block employs a housing having a number of separate dielectrically, isolated chambers disposed therein. Service wires to be connected to a splice cable are inserted into a chamber through openings in the housing and into a movable wire carrier member disposed within the chamber. An actuator member drives the carrier member from a first position, at which the wires are inserted, to a second position where the wires engage a contact element which electrically couples them to the splice cable. The carrier member moves within the chamber so as to allow, an electrically insulating medium within the chamber to flow around the carrier and maintain a constant volume of the medium within the chamber. Loss of insulating medium is thereby avoided during connection and reconnection of the service wires allowing improved protection from environmental factors such as moisture, chemicals and other contaminants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: PSI Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles W. Wass, Mark R. Jespersen
  • Patent number: RE35326
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for a meat deboning machine are disclosed of the type which includes a drive motor with a motor shaft, an auger for conveying meat and bone material product, and a motor coupling for coupling the auger to the drive motor shaft. A housing surrounds the auger which includes a feed can having an inlet into which the product is fed to an entry end of the auger, and a sieve screen through which the meat passes radially to separate from the bone material. The auger includes two sections consisting of a feed auger and a compression auger which have a continuous taper and flights when coupled together as a single auger. The flights have an increased depth, to receive more product with reduced cavitation and pressure. The inlet of the feed can feeds only a single entry flight of the auger so that product does not back up into the feed opening. The root of the auger has a taper of about 9.degree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Inventor: James B. Richburg
  • Patent number: 5551081
    Abstract: A device for protecting a person's neck comprises an arcuate, resilient body formed of cushioning material terminating at its opposite ends in arms which are movable toward and away from one another. A flexible, U-shaped mounting strap is joined to free ends of the arms so that the arcuate body and the mounting strap together form an endless loop. An anchor strap extends transversely of the loop and is joined at its opposite ends to the mounting strap. The anchor strap is adjustable in length so as to position the opposite ends of the arcuate body a selected distance from one another and to inhibit movement of such arms in directions away from one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: STM, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis P. Starnes, John C. Mason, Stephen M. Thompson
  • Patent number: 5551082
    Abstract: An athletic garment designed to protect the wearer from injury during athletic activity such as in-line roller skating, skiing, volleyball, mountain biking, basketball, hockey, field hockey, ice skating or gymnastics. The invention uses strategically placed and rib-shaped gel, air or elastic foam padding to protect the wearer from the impact and abrasion of a fall caused by such activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: Crash Pads, Inc.
    Inventors: David H. Stewart, Sheila C. Lehner
  • Patent number: 5551083
    Abstract: A sports catch glove according to the present invention offers superior control and effectiveness over conventional catch gloves. The glove incorporates a dished tensegrity stiffener in its distal finger portion that weighs less but is more than ten times stiffer than stiffeners employed in conventional gloves. To allow the wearer to gain maximum benefit from this added stiffness in the distal finger portion, the glove also incorporates a close-fitting inner glove, at least a portion of which is made of an elastomeric material. The inner glove keeps the wearer's hand more closely coupled to the glove than in conventional gloves, thus allowing the wearer to maintain control over the glove under the severe forces imposed when catching fast-moving, hard objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: Mike Vaughn Custom Sports, Inc.
    Inventor: Edward M. Goldsmith
  • Patent number: 5551084
    Abstract: A pocket formed on the inside of the knees of a pair of firefighters pants supports a plurality of flexible gas-filled modules which are unconnected to one another and are disposed in abutting relationship to provide a continuous cushion and thermal barrier over the knee cap and surrounding knee area of a firefighter. A detachable closure closes the pocket and allows individual modules to be removed and replaced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: Globe Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: George E. Freese, III
  • Patent number: 5551085
    Abstract: A lower lumbar support for supporting a person's lower back muscles. The lower lumbar support includes a support belt having a first end and a second end and a belt fastener for securing the first end to the second end. The lower lumbar support also includes a first pad and a second pad, affixed to the support belt between the first and second ends, for exerting pressure on the person's lower back muscles when the lower lumbar support is being worn by said person. When the lower lumbar support is being worn, the two pads straddle the person's spine and thus lie on opposing sides of the spine. The lower lumbar support further includes a pressure strap attached to the support belt. The pressure strap has first and second wings, each of which have a tip. The tips each have a tip fastener for adjustably fastening the first and second wings to the support belt to apply further pressure to the person's lower back muscles via the pads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Inventor: Adam M. Leighton
  • Patent number: 5551086
    Abstract: A hand restraint device for restraining the hands of an individual and preventing them from using their fingers and thumbs is disclosed. The hand restraint device comprises a pair of mitts for connection to a pair of standard handcuffs. The mitts comprise pockets of material with a closed end and open end for enveloping the hands of the wearer. Each mitt includes a durable hand enclosure and elastic wristband. The handcuffs encircle the wearer's wrists, passing through a ring connected to the outside of the wristband of each mitt. A rib is located at the open end of each mitt on the outside of each wristband, preventing the wearer from sliding the mitts from underneath the handcuffs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Inventor: Michael Q. Albanese
  • Patent number: 5551087
    Abstract: The invention provides a hat and face mask combination including a hat which is made of a stretchable knit material to conform to the head of an individual wearer and which includes a peripheral edge defining an opening for the face of the wearer. The opening is sized to expose that portion of a wearer's face which extends from above the eyebrows, over the temples, and to the cheeks. The hat also includes a lower portion that is rollable over on itself to form an ear covering of double thickness. The lower portion of the hat is fixed in its rolled over position along the periphery of the face opening and is unrollable, except along the periphery of the face opening, to extend the lower portion of the hat downwardly over a portion of the neck of the wearer. The head covering also includes a face mask that extends over the face opening and that includes a periphery sewn to the hat along the periphery of the face opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: Reliable Knitting Works
    Inventors: Morton Blutstein, Darwin Ulrich
  • Patent number: 5551088
    Abstract: A single sheet of plastic material having a head opening notch at a front end, thus forming horns at the sides, the horns having free ends directed inwardly toward each. Detachable securing patches are applied ought he free ends of the horns. The side edges of the sheet, at the rear end, are folded over and stitched together, forming a tube. The horns are detachable applied to the head of the patron, forming a channel leading rearwardly to the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Inventor: Sharon Stepp
  • Patent number: 5551089
    Abstract: A designer ear muff is disclosed which has (a) a material covered arcuate top section having two ends. The arcuate top section is sized to fit over the top of the head of the wearer and extending downwardly to the wearer's ears where it is attached at each end to a detachable ear covering piece which is removably affixed to each end of the material covered arcuate top section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Inventor: Jenna Whidden
  • Patent number: 5551090
    Abstract: An ear protecting apparatus adapted to protect children and infants from discomfort and potential hearing damage associated with noisy environments. The apparatus includes an adjustable headband having a pair of noise-attenuating earmuffs provided at opposite ends thereof, respectively. Each earmuff includes an annular member which entirely surrounds the user's ear and a noise-attenuating dome-shaped member which is shaped, dimensioned, and adapted to press against an outer portion of the user's auditory canal to effectively seal same from loud noise. Both the annular member and the dome-shaped member are preferably fabricated of a noise-attenuating foam material. The headband is spring-biased to urge the earmuffs inwardly so that they will be comfortably pressed into position on and around the user's ears.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Inventor: Janet M. Thompson