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Patent No. 5421089

Fork With Timer

A fork with timer for providing a cue to a user after an elapsed period of time for indicating that another bite of food using the fork may be taken.

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Attorney: Askew; Gerald W.


Number of patents: 198
Last date: May 01, 2012

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NumberTitleIssue Date
8169104Control system for a battery powered vehicle
A control system for a battery powered vehicle of the kind which is provided with an electric power source and at least one switch means, such as a contactor, which is operable to connect the output of the power source to a high power electrical item fitted to the v...
05/01/2012
8167364Roof panel with insert
Embodiments disclosed herein provide a vehicle roof having a roof panel formed of molded fiberglass. The panel has a first surface and a second surface. An insert is molded into the roof panel. The insert has an interior surface generally concentrically disposed abo...
05/01/2012
D656075Instrument panel of a recreational vehicle
03/20/2012
D654837Instrument panel of a recreational vehicle
02/28/2012
D653186Cowl panel of a truck vehicle
01/31/2012
8103395Hybrid electric vehicle traction motor driven power take-off control system
A hybrid electric work vehicle having an electric traction motor driven power take off used in conjunction with a control system that monitors the hydraulic system for pressure deltas and trend vectors, and that has learning capabilities, is provided for use with a ...
01/24/2012
D652774Skirt of a truck vehicle
01/24/2012
8096620Injection mold seat riser for modular school bus seats
A modular seat frame for a school bus seat includes riser assemblies for supporting the seat fabricated from a moldable material reinforced locally by attachment and reinforcement members. ...
01/17/2012
8096599Stowable table unit system for a vehicle
A stowable table unit system for a motor vehicle comprises a table portion, a support leg portion, and a lifting mechanism. The table portion has a top surface and a bottom surface. The lifting mechanism connects to the table portion and positions the table portion ...
01/17/2012
8061735Vehicle with a protective panel
Embodiments disclosed herein provide a vehicle with a protective panel. In one embodiment, the vehicle comprises a frame to which components of the vehicle are attached. At least one fender is attached to the frame. An opening is located on the at least one fender. ...
11/22/2011
8056978Convertible seating unit
A convertible seating unit for a motor vehicle is provided. The convertible seating unit comprises a seat having an upper surface, a front edge and a rear edge. The convertible seating unit further includes a back support comprising a first back support panel and a ...
11/15/2011
8056952Nested seating unit
A nested seating unit for use in a motor vehicle is provided. The nested seating unit comprises a first seat having a seating surface and a second seat having a seating surface. The nested seating unit is adjustable between a first position and a second position. In...
11/15/2011
8056327Micro-venturi exhaust cooling device
An exhaust gas-cooling device for use on an exhaust gas conveyance system of a vehicle having an exhaust gas passageway to emit exhaust gases from an engine to an outlet includes an exhaust passageway pipe in fluid communication with the engine, and a micro-venturi ...
11/15/2011
D647012Aerodynamic bumper of a truck vehicle
10/18/2011
8026632System and method for exporting a vehicle on-board AC power to a second vehicle
A method for enabling a truck having an electrical system that can accept shore power to be supplied with shore power is provided. While the truck is stationary, an electric cable is connected between the truck's electrical system and an APU of a second truck that n...
09/27/2011
8026446Cable assembly for multiple batteries
A vehicle battery cable has a plurality of subsidiary or daughter cables where the subsidiary cables have the same length and gauge and exhibit closely matched resistance. The vehicle battery cable connects a plurality of batteries in parallel to a load in a way tha...
09/27/2011
D645801Hood of a truck vehicle
09/27/2011
D645799Bumper of a truck vehicle
09/27/2011
D645797Grille of a truck vehicle
09/27/2011
8020914Visor support and method
Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a visor support and a method of supporting a visor. In one embodiment, the support comprises a body and a flange with the visor is attached to the body such that the visor moves with respect to the body. A fastener attaches the...
09/20/2011
D645380Truck vehicle cab
09/20/2011
D644972Fender flare of a truck vehicle
09/13/2011
D644581Fender flare of a truck vehicle
09/06/2011
D642961Cab body of a step van
08/09/2011
D641298Fender extension of a truck vehicle
07/12/2011
7971918Extendable sleeper and method of operation
Embodiments described herein relate to extendable sleepers for a tractor and methods of operating such a sleeper. In one embodiment, the tractor is connectable with a trailer. The trailer has a front surface. The extendable sleeper comprises a fixed portion disposed...
07/05/2011
D640826Headlight bezel of a truck vehicle
06/28/2011
7956732Vehicle hazard flasher control system
A vehicle flasher hazard function is implemented on an electrical controller having control over vehicle exterior lights. The flasher hazard function features an optimized duty cycle and operational frequency, consistent with legal requirements for the flasher rate....
06/07/2011
D637530Grille of a truck vehicle
05/10/2011
D634246Bumper of a truck vehicle
03/15/2011
D634244Truck cab
03/15/2011
7819454Cabinet cleat
A vehicle cabinet having cabinet cleats used in conjunction with a vehicle cabin having cabinet cleat receivers is provided for use with a vehicle for operation on the ground. The cabinet cleat receivers cooperate with the cabinet cleats in such a way that locating ...
10/26/2010
7793498Integrated charge air cooler and exhaust gas recirculation mixer
A vehicle charge air cooler having an exhaust gas recirculation mixer integrated into the inlet, inlet manifold, outlet, or outlet manifold takes advantage of the incremental tooling opportunities associated with those components, as well as reducing the number of c...
09/14/2010
7789182Air power energy transformation to electrical energy for hybrid electric vehicle applications
A vehicle having one or more small vehicle-mounted electricity generating wind turbines located within an area of wind recirculation. The electricity generated is used to recharge vehicle batteries, partially power an auxiliary electric propulsion motor, or supply v...
09/07/2010
D623107Wiper panel of a truck vehicle
09/07/2010
D623092High dome roof sleeper cab of a truck vehicle
09/07/2010
D623091Flat roof day cab of a truck vehicle
09/07/2010
D622371Air cleaner of a truck vehicle
08/24/2010
D620412Flat roof of a sleeper cab of a truck vehicle
07/27/2010
D620411Flat roof of a day cab of a truck vehicle
07/27/2010
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