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Attorney: Titus; Carol D., Leary; James J.


Number of patents: 34
Last date: June 03, 2003

NumberTitleIssue Date
6574582Electronic calipers having scaling, nominal-value look-up, and geometric-calculation functions
An improved set of calipers or dividers having a pair of measurement jaws for measuring the distance between points, a display, and a calculation module which performs calculations or retrieves values for any one or more of the following functions: scalin...
06/03/2003
6561588Car seat footrest with storage pockets
A child's car seat accessory with a footrest and/or storage pockets. The combined footrest and pocket version is made of cloth in a T shape. The middle of the top of the T fits in the seat of the car seat, with an opening to allow the fastening mechanism ...
05/13/2003
6464656Dynamic arm sling
A sling having a generally rectangular shoulder pad with a cutout for the user's neck and four D-rings attached thereto is disclosed. A chest strap is attached to two of the D-rings, one on each end of the shoulder pad. An arm strap is attached to the two...
10/15/2002
6454455Stirrer
A stirrer for mixing an additive into a liquid has a handle extending upward from a flattened, generally planar mixing element. Although the connection may take other forms, the embodiments shown have the mixing element extending up from the central porti...
09/24/2002
6440166Multilayer and multifunction vascular graft
A multi-zone, multifinctional graft with two or more zones that have different chemical and biological characteristics is provided. The vascular conduit that has of an inner zone that is permanently non-thrombogenic and anti-proliferative, and one or more...
08/27/2002
6380854Remote alarm tester
Remote Alarm Tester with A graphic display panel having an attached electronic sound sensing device, the sound sensing device capable of activating an LED light when a sound of seventy five Db or greater has occurred within a ten foot distance of the devi...
04/30/2002
6362811Ergonomic computer mouse
This invention relates to an improved form of computer mouse. In particular, the physical form of this mouse is designed such that the hand position required to manipulate the mouse is a natural "resting" or neutral position. This position will allow the ...
03/26/2002
6345945Hole plug
A hole plug and method of installing the hole plug to seal and repair a hole in a wall of a pipeline, tank or other physical structure is provided. The hole plug has a bolt with a bolt head and a threaded shank, where two or more adjacent notched washers,...
02/12/2002
6315676Golf ball teeing device
A golf ball teeing device having a hopper containing a plurality of golf balls. A ball placing arm extends from one side of the hopper and rotates between a generally upright, rest position and a generally horizontal, ball-dispensing position. The ball di...
11/13/2001
6290440Tie down strap container
A container for storing a tie down strap having a tray with a well and winding spindle is disclosed. The strap is fed through a slit in the side of the well to engage the winding spindle. A handle is attached to the spindle to allow the user to wind the s...
09/18/2001
6277128Skin abrasion treatment device
A nozzle with an abrasion chamber for removal of the outermost layer of skin and the skin treatment system for use therewith. The abrasive material flows across a slot formed in the abrasion chamber. The path of the abrasive material may be generally heli...
08/21/2001
6273860Biopsy apparatus
An endoscopic instrument having one or two moving jaws. One or two control wires attach to the lower portion of the moving jaws. Each control wire is located within a groove or enclosed channel which passes along the side and preferably to the back of the...
08/14/2001
6273386Eyeglasses holder
A freestanding holder for eyeglasses or sunglasses having one or more slots cut in the exterior surface of any geometric shape. The slots are sized to receive the earpieces of a pair of eyeglasses. In one embodiment, the holder is formed of a base and a c...
08/14/2001
6263892Support assembly for a crutch user
A support assembly for a crutch user comprising a seat element, an element to suspend the seat from the crutches, and a seat urging means to urge the seat towards the user. The seat urging means may releasably attach the seat to the crutch or to the user....
07/24/2001
6236305Interchangeable sound effect device
An interchangeable sound effect device (1) that incorporates and plays sound effects that have been digitally recorded on interchangeable sound cartridges (4). This device (1) is designed to be used with entertainment and educational type products such as...
05/22/2001
6223136Electronic calipers having scaling, nominal-value look-up, and geometric-calculation functions
An improved set of calipers or dividers having a pair of measurement jaws for measuring the distance between points, a display, and a calculation module which performs calculations or retrieves values for any one or more of the following functions: scalin...
04/24/2001
6159162Biopsy apparatus
An endoscopic instrument having one or two moving jaws. The jaws are pivotally attached to a housing and actuated by a central control wire attached to an actuation mechanism. Preferably, a portion of the housing forms a pin for each jaw around which the ...
12/12/2000
6141898Fishing rod controller
A fishing rod controlling device has four general sections: a leg pad, a curve section, a rod holder, and a belt. The fishing rod controller may be constructed by post-forming a section of plastic pipe. In the section of the controller that forms the leg ...
11/07/2000
6049938Method and apparatus for cleaning and polishing fruits and vegetables
A method and apparatus for cleaning and polishing products, including fruits and vegetables, in which the product is placed in a specially constructed cleaning bag and oscillated. The rolling motion of the product cleans and polishes the surfaces of the p...
04/18/2000
6046670Interchangeable sound effect device
An interchangeable sound effect device (1) which incorporates and plays sound effects that have been digitally recorded on interchangeable sound cartridges (4). This device (1) is designed to be used with entertainment and educational type products such a...
04/04/2000
6029360Multi-angle pocket level
A compact level having two spirit level vials visible through either planar face of a triangular body. The vials and triangular body are configured to produce angles including 0°, 15°, 30°, 45°, and 60° and their 90° increments. Each of the three ed...
02/29/2000
6010508Automatic impact device
An impact tool useful for performing a number of different surgical and industrial functions is provided. The invented tool can perform such surgical functions as freeing cement, implanting pins, and setting guides and industrial functions such as install...
01/04/2000
5977043Cleaning compound and method of use
A cleaning compound formed of a mixture of hydrated sodium borate and sodium chloride. If desired, an aroma such as lemon may be added to provide a pleasant scent during the use of the product. The cleaning compound is sprinkled over moist or damp residua...
11/02/1999
5953846Fishing rod controller
A fishing rod controlling device has four general sections: a leg pad, a curve section, a rod holder, and a belt. The fishing rod controller may be constructed by post-forming a section of plastic pipe. In the section of the controller that forms the leg ...
09/21/1999
5951591Back-mounted mobile back support device
A mobile back mounted supporting device for relieving pressure off of the back of a person who has to endure frequent bending. This device permits a wearer to bend over and remain parallel to the ground for extended periods of time without discomfort. It ...
09/14/1999
5951357Ski jump amusement device
A magnetic strip of material formed into a loop which is placed around two pulleys. The pulleys rotate, thereby moving the magnetic strip. Skiers have skis which are attracted to the magnetic strip and are thereby moved with the loop as the loop is pulled...
09/14/1999
5921016Fish hook remover
A fish hook remover for humanely removing a hook from a fish is particularly useful for catch-and-release fishing. The fish hook remover has a handle for a user to manipulate, a hook engagement member, and two rods which connect the handle and the hook en...
07/13/1999
5887475Material for protecting sheet metal during the sheet metal forming process
A combination of materials comprised of an inner or core material and an outer material layer or coating on one or both sides of the core material whereby this combination of materials is to be used in conjunction with sheet metal forming equipment such a...
03/30/1999
5884428Fishing hook apparatus for catch and release fishing
A self releasing hook is designed to work with a sliding sleeve that holds the hook in the straight position while fishing. These hooks have a straight. The eye of the hook is located on the outer edge of the hook at approximately the middle of the arcuat...
03/23/1999
5881753Passive fluid level controller
A fluid level controller which replaces fluid lost from a container thus maintaining the fluid level in the container. It is comprised of the following major pieces: an airtight reservoir (10) with cap (14), fill stem (12), feed lube (16), and tube attach...
03/16/1999
5868246Bingo supply carrier and bingo card support
A carrier convertible from a carrying and storage mode to a playing mode. There are two bins which, in the carrying mode, are positioned on either side of one or more boards. The bins interlock with each other and with the boards so that the whole device ...
02/09/1999
5740939Liner retainer
Disclosed herein is a liner retainer for holding a thin film liner in a container having a mouth. The liner retainer includes a retainer member, a connector member and an anchor member. The retainer member is elastic and formed in the shape of a loop. The...
04/21/1998
5648753Interchangeable sound effect device
An interchangeable sound effect device which incorporates and plays sound effects that have been digitally recorded on interchangeable sound cartridges. This device is designed to be used with entertainment and educational type products such as toys, doll...
07/15/1997
5572777Shoe lace tightening device
A shoelace tightening device which is an elongated, flat rigid plastic body with passages or holes in each end running parallel to the flat plane. The first passage is located near one end. The other passage is more elongated and located near the opposite...
11/12/1996
 
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