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111111 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 us 20200115078Al United States 12 Patent Application Publication 19 Nowaczyk 54 APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTING A FLUSHING GAS 71 Applicant David Nowaczyk Naperville IL US 72 Inventor 21 Appl No 16 400 028 22 Filed 43 51 52 57 Related U S Application Data 60 Provisional application No 62 665 022 filed on May 1 2018 Pub No US 2020 0115078 Al Pub Date Apr 16 2020 Publication Classification David Nowaczyk Naperville IL US Apr 30 2019 10 Int Cl B65B 31104 2006 01 U S Cl CPC B65B 311041 2013 01 ABSTRACT This invention relates generally to the distribution of a flushing gas during a packaging process More specifically the invention relates to an apparatus and method for the distribution of a flushing gas that displaces an undesirable gas from a packaging container during such a process the apparatus and method optimizing the displacement of the undesirable gas within the container while also minimizing associated equipment costs and cleaning efforts

111111 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 USOI0610836B2 12 United States Patent 10 Boticki et al 45 54 HIGH FLOW LIQUID DISPENSING SYSTEM AND METHOD 71 Applicants John US US Dave Boticki Mount Pleasant WI Jim Bournoville Racine WI Paul Larson Racine WI US Horvath Racine WI US Inventors John US US Dave Boticki Mount Pleasant WI Jim Bournoville Racine WI Paul Larson Racine WI US Horvath Racine WI US 72 Notice Subject to any disclaimer the term of this patent is extended or adjusted under 35 U S c 154 b by 399 days Patent No US 10 610 836 B2 Date of Patent Apr 7 2020 USPC 137 565 22 565 33 565 29 216 888 See application file for complete search history 56 References Cited U S PATENT DOCUMENTS 5 159 958 A 1111992 Sand A47L 15 4427 5 522 419 A 5 738 135 A 5 799 831 A 5 862 829 5 927 338 6 619 318 6 634 376 137 888 6 1996 Sand BOIF 5 0413 137 216 4 1998 Johnson 9 1998 Spriggs BO 1F 5 0406 137 889 A 111999 7 1999 A B2 912003 B2 1012003 Sand Boticki et al Dalhart et al Haas F04F 5 10 137 143 21 Appl No 14 527 725 22 Filed 65 6 655 401 B2 1212003 Sand BOIF 5 0413 137 1 7 163 617 B2 7 487 795 B2 200110002489 Al Oct 29 2014 Prior Publication Data US 2015 0157992 Al 112007 Treiman 212009 Sand 5 2001 Kridl Continued Jun 11 2015 OTHER PUBLICATIONS Related U S Application Data 60 Provisional application No 611898 914 filed on Nov 1 2013 51 Int Cl B01F 5 04 2006 01 B01F 3 08 2006 01 U S Cl CPC B01F 3 0865 2013 01 B01F 5 043 2013 01 B01F 5 0421 2013 01 YIOT 13710447 2015 04 YIOT 137187587 2015 04 Field of Classification Search CPC BOIF 3 0865 BOIF 5 0421 BOIF 5 043 YlOT 137 0447 YlOT 137 87587 52 58 Datasheet for Applicant admitted prior art Created Jan 9 2007 Continued Primary Examiner Umashankar Venkatesan 74 Attorney Agent or Firm David A Gottardo 57 ABSTRACT A high flow liquid dispenser comprises a diluent inlet connectable to a pressurized liquid source and a backflow preventer and eductor system in fluid communication with the diluent inlet and defining a dispenser outlet for dispensing the eflluent mixture The backflow preventer and eductor system comprises at least two air gap or safe gap eductors in simultaneous fluid communication with the diluent inlet 14 Claims 6 Drawing Sheets

111111 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 us 20200046086Al United States 12 Patent Application Publication 19 Pope et al 54 71 CARRIER FOR THE STORAGE DISTRIBUTION AND RE USE OF A PLURALITY OF HOOK AND LOOP FASTENERS Applicants Steve Pope Wilmette IL US Chris Karnowski Racine WI US 72 Inventors Steve Pope Wilmette IL US Chris Karnowski Racine WI US 21 Appl No 16 159 605 22 Filed 43 Related U S Application Data 60 Provisional application No 62 571 544 filed on Oct 12 2017 Pub No US 2020 0046086 Al Pub Date Feb 13 2020 Publication Classification 51 52 57 Oct 12 2018 10 Int Cl A44B 18 00 2006 01 B65D 71 52 2006 01 B65D 83 08 2006 01 B65D 85 67 2006 01 U S Cl CPC A44B 18 0084 2013 01 A44B 18 0088 2013 01 B65D 2313102 2013 01 B65D 83 0894 2013 01 B65D 85 67 2013 01 B65D 71 0003 2013 01 ABSTRACT This invention relates generally to carriers for carrying a plurality of hook and loop fasteners More specifically the invention relates to carriers for carrying a plurality of hook and loop fasteners that define hooks on at least a portion of one side of the fastener and loops on at least a portion of the other 35

111111 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 us 20190337655Al United States 12 Patent Application Publication 19 NOWACZYK 54 43 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COOLING AND DISTRIBUTING A FLUSHING GAS TO A PACKAGING CONTAINER 71 Applicant DAVID NOWACZYK Naperville IL US 72 Inventor 21 Appl No 16 400 034 22 Filed DAVID NOWACZYK Naperville IL US May 1 2019 Related U S Application Data 60 10 Provisional application No 62 665 043 filed on May 1 2018 Pub No US 2019 0337655 Al Pub Date Nov 7 2019 Publication Classification 51 Int Cl B65B 31104 52 2006 01 U S Cl CPC B65B 311041 2013 01 57 ABSTRACT This invention relates generally to the distribution of a flushing gas during a packaging process More specifically the invention relates to a system and method for cooling and distributing a flushing gas during such a process that utilizes the gas lower temperature and increased density to both maintain the flushing gases placement within a packaging container and displace any undesirable gases there from 5 75 20 70 15E 0 0 I 62 1 I 55 40

111111 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 USOI0038331Bl 12 54 71 United States Patent 10 Aylesworth 45 PRO UNIT TO CONTINUOUSLY RECHARGE THE BATTERY OF AN ELECTRIC CONVEYANCE Inventor Terrence W Aylesworth Algonquin IL US Notice Subject to any disclaimer the term of this patent is extended or adjusted under 35 U S c 154 b by 320 days Appl No 14 544 280 22 Filed 51 Int Cl H02J 7100 2006 01 BOlD 61100 2006 01 2006 01 F03G 7100 2006 01 HOlM 8122 U S Cl CPC H02J 71007 2013 01 BOlD 611002 2013 01 BOlD 611005 2013 01 F03G 71005 2013 01 HOlM 8122 2013 01 HOlM 2250120 2013 01 Y02E 10120 2013 01 Field of Classification Search CPC H02J 7 007 BOlD 611005 BOlD 611002 F03G 7 005 HOlM 8 22 HOlM 2250 20 Y02E 10 20 USPC 60 649 673 698 29011 R 7 210 257 2 See application file for complete search history 58 4 193 367 7 871 522 8 197 693 8 545 701 3 1980 A 112011 B2 6 2012 B2 B2 1012013 Loeb Stover et al AI Jlil Kelada F03G 7 005 210 321 66 OTHER PUBLICATIONS Continued References Cited U S PATENT DOCUMENTS 2 116 920 A 3 171 799 A HOlM 8 227 290 1 R 9 115 701 B2 8 2015 McGinnis F03G 7 005 9 334 748 Bl 5 2016 Aylesworth C02F 11442 9 393 525 B2 7 2016 Moody BOlD 611002 2007 0278153 Al 1212007 Oriard et al 201010051557 Al 312010 Elemad et aI Dec 18 2014 56 3 1980 Loeb The van t Hoff Factor htlp llwww kentchemistry comllinks mathl vant 20hoff htm 21 52 4 193 267 A Applicant Terrence W Aylesworth Algonquin IL US 72 Patent No US 10 038 331 Bl Date of Patent Jul 31 2018 Primary Examiner Hoang Nguyen 74 Attorney Agent or Firm Philip H Kier David A Gottardo 57 ABSTRACT This invention is an onboard pressure retarded osmosis PRO unit for charging or recharging the battery of an electric conveyance or for feeding the conveyance s motor directly The PRO unit exploits the combined use of osmotic pressure a water submerged hollow fiber membrane system a concentrated aqueous solution of superparamagnetic nanoparticles a ferro fluid as a draw solution and a solenoidtype permanent magnetic field to create a high pressure water flow that acts upon one or more hydroturbine generators to produce electricity After the pressurized water acts upon the hydro turbine generators it is returned to the feed side of the membrane system to once again become permeate in effect making the entire system a closed loop continuously re circulating process The membrane cells may be heated to increase power density 511936 Wickenden 311965 Batchelder 7 Claims 4 Drawing Sheets l I i J i 1 1 1 1 L__ A y J 163 111b

111111 12 10 Dietmeyer et al 45 PAINT CAN HOLDING APPRATUS AND METHOD 71 Applicants Brian J Dietmeyer Chicago IL US Scott Padiak Glencoe IL US 72 Inventors Brian J Dietmeyer Chicago IL US Scott Padiak Glencoe IL US Notice 21 Appl No 141201 431 22 Filed Mar 7 2014 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A S A A A A Prior Publication Data US 2015 0250296 Al 58 Patent No US 9 538 834 B2 Date of Patent Jan 10 2017 2 717 109 2 788 153 2 884 216 2 995 281 3 227 411 3 285 482 3 876 125 4 013 251 4 053 131 4 172 542 4 325 503 4 433 801 4 527 720 4 534 528 4 746 042 0296 269 4 951 857 4 962 906 5 176 302 5 358 161 Subject to any disclaimer the term of this patent is extended or adjusted under 35 U S c 154 b by 121 days 65 52 US009538834B2 United States Patent 54 51 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 References Cited U S PATENT DOCUMENTS 246 680 1 109 161 2 236 187 2 524 875 2 709 540 A A A A A 911881 911914 311941 1011950 511955 Knous Chindgren Penney 248 210 Beaver Kenney 1411328 Primary Examiner Nathan J Newhouse Assistant Examiner Phillip Schmidt 74 Attorney Agent or Firm David A Gottardo 57 ABSTRACT A paint can holder for holding a paint can having an upper groove and lower lip comprises a bracket defining upper and lower ends with the lower end defining a groove configured to accept the lower lip of the can therein A clip and a lock operably are attached to the bracket proximal to the upper end The lock is operably engageable with the upper groove of the can to removably secure the holder and can to one another The clip is operably engageable with a belt or article of clothing The holder preferably further includes a magnet located on the lock for magnetic engagement with a ferrous bristle binding of a paint brush to suspend the brush within about an interior of the can In another embodiment the paint can holder is adjustable to accommodate the holding of various sizes of the paint 20 Claims 8 Drawing Sheets 125 130 30 135 111966 Treutler Bedsaul Sr Enunert Cleveland Francis Lankford Swinney Swinney Hayes Rousseau King Richardson et al Carr Fatool et al 111993 Smith 10 1994 Perugini 11 1966 4 1975 3 1977 10 1977 10 1979 4 1982 2 1984 7 1985 8 1985 5 1988 6 1988 8 1990 10 1990 Continued Sep 10 2015 Int Cl A45F 5102 2006 01 B44D 3 14 2006 01 U S Cl CPC A45F 5102 2013 01 A45F 5 021 2013 01 B44D 3 14 2013 01 Field of Classification Search CPC A45F 5 02 A45F 2005 026 A45F 2200 05 A45F 2200 0575 B44D 3114 USPC 248 210 312 1 313 211 See application file for complete search history 56 9 1955 Walsh 4 1957 Broadbelt 4 1959 Joecks 248 211 8 1961 Dixon 85 145 45 90 50 60 75 35

111111 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 us 20160288991Al United States 12 Patent Application Publication 19 RICHARDSON 43 54 VENTILATED CARGO CONTAINER 71 Applicant JARED RICHARDSON East Wenatchee WA US 72 Inventor 21 Appl No 14 937 870 22 Filed 52 JARED RICHARDSON East Wenatchee WA US Provisional application No 62 077 872 filed on Nov 10 2014 Int Cl B65D 88 74 B65D 88 12 ABSTRACT In a further embodiment the container has a ventilation system defining a transverse air flow pathway through respective side walls and flowing between the floor and ceiling 2006 01 2006 01 40 65 7 0 65 f7 9 17 0 V j 1 17 17 r 20 25 U S Cl CPC B65D 88 74 2013 01 B65D 88 121 2013 01 This invention relates generally to cargo containers and more particularly to cargo containers that are ventilated to remove any heat that is generated by the cargo container s contents A cargo container typically comprises first and second side walls an end wall an entry wall defining a door and a floor and ceiling In one embodiment the cargo container has a ventilation system defining first and second air flow pathways along respective side walls and flowing from the floor to about the ceiling Nov 10 2015 Publication Classification 51 Pub No US 2016 0288991 Al Pub Date Oct 6 2016 57 Related U S Application Data 60 10 95 1 5 Jf 35

111111 12 10 Aylesworth 45 PRO SYSTEM USING A HOLLOW FIBER MEMBRANE WITH SUPERPARAMAGNETIC NANOPARTICLE DRAW SOLUTION 71 Applicant Terrence W Aylesworth Algonquin IL US 72 Inventor Terrence W Aylesworth Algonquin IL US Notice Subject to any disclaimer the term of this patent is extended or adjusted under 35 U S c 154 b by 501 days 21 Appl No 13 987 129 22 Filed 51 Int Cl FOlD 15 10 BOlD 63102 BOlD 61100 C02F 1144 BOlD 61102 U S Cl CPC FOlD 58 US009334748Bl United States Patent 54 52 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 Jul 1 2013 2006 01 2006 01 2006 01 2006 01 2006 01 15110 2013 01 BOlD 611002 2013 01 BOlD 611005 2013 01 BOlD 611027 2013 01 BOlD 63102 2013 01 C02F 11442 2013 01 C02F 11445 2013 01 BOlD 231112607 2013 01 Field of Classification Search CPC FOlD 15 10 C02F 11445 C02F 11442 BOlD 63 02 BOlD 611002 BOlD 611005 BOlD 611027 BOlD 231112607 See application file for complete search history References Cited 56 U S PATENT DOCUMENTS 2 116 920 A 3 171 799 A 511936 Wickenden 311965 Batchelder Patent No US 9 334 748 Bl Date of Patent May 10 2016 7 871 522 8 197 693 2007 0278153 2010 0051557 201110155666 B2 B2 Al Al Al 112011 6 2012 1212007 3 2010 6 2011 Stover et al Al Jlil Oriard et al Etemad et al Prakash et al OTHER PUBLICATIONS The van t Hoff Factor http www kentchemistry comllinks math vant 20hoff htm Jun 2013 GE Q C Hydrophilic Superpararnagnetic Nanoparticles Synthesis Characterization and Performance in Forward Osmosis Processes Ind Eng Chern Res 2011 50 382 388 Ling M M Highly Water Soluble Magnetic Nanoparticles as novel Draw Solutes in Forward Osmosis for Water Reuse Ind Eng Chern Res 2010 49 5869 5876 Small Hydropower Systems U S Department of Energy Jul 2001 DOE GO 102001 1173 FS217 2005 Residential Energy Consumption Survey U S Energy Information Admin http llwww eia gov emen recs2005 c e summary pdf tableuslpartl pdf Continued Primary Examiner David A Reifsnyder 74 Attorney Agent or Firm DavidA Gottardo Esq 57 ABSTRACT An array of hollow fiber membranes is grouped into bundles is submerged in an enclosed pure water bath The bundles are potted into top and bottom membrane headers such that the fiber lumen the inside of the hollow fiber is open to the inside of the membrane header and the pure feedwater is prevented from leaking into either the header or into the inside of a hollow fiber Pure water penetrates the hollow fiber membrane In accordance with pressure retarded osmosis PRO principles the permeate and draw solution within the lumen are transported to at least one hydroturbine where electricity is generated The draw solution contains superparamagnetic nanoparticles that are prevented from proceeding beyond a magnetic field The system has a heater to improve its efficiency 16 Claims 5 Drawing Sheets

111111 12 10 Patel et al 45 BAR CLAMP 76 Inventors Sajid Patel Arlington Heights IL US Steve Oshgan DesPlaines IL US Notice 21 Appl No 13 362 979 22 Filed Subject to any disclaimer the term of this patent is extended or adjusted under 35 U S c 154 b by 281 days Jan 31 2012 65 Prior Publication Data US 2012 0193853 Al Aug 2 2012 Related U S Application Data 60 Provisional application No 611438 207 filed on Jan 31 2011 51 Int Cl B25B 1 00 2006 01 B25B 5 06 2006 01 U S Cl CPC B25B 5 068 2013 01 Field of Classification Search CPC B25B 5 068 USPC 269 6 See application file for complete search history 58 US009289884B2 United States Patent 54 52 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 56 References Cited U S PATENT DOCUMENTS 4 926 722 5 022 137 5 222 420 5 494 553 A A A A 511990 611991 611993 211996 Sorensen et al 811487 Sorensen et al 29 559 Sorensen et al 811487 Colucci 156 580 Patent No US 9 289 884 B2 Date of Patent Mar 22 2016 6 585 243 6 676 120 6 929 253 7 614 617 7 735 813 7 784 774 7 815 175 7 896 322 7 942 392 7 954 794 8 074 340 2004 0195746 2006 0125166 2008 0139879 2008 0179801 2009 0224451 2010 0156013 201110316210 Bl Bl B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 Al Al Al Al Al Al Al 7 2003 112004 8 2005 1112009 6 2010 812010 10 2010 3 2011 5 2011 6 2011 12 2011 10 2004 6 2006 6 2008 712008 9 2009 6 2010 12 2011 Li 269 6 Hallbeck et al 269 6 Marks 269 6 Marusiak 269 6 Geier et al 269 6 Fuller et al 269 6 Cicenas et al 269 6 Geier et al 269 6 Geier et al 269 6 Fuller et al 269 6 Cicenas et al 29 559 Marks 269 6 Gerritsen et al 269 6 Olson et al 600 37 Geier et al 269 6 Fuller et al 269 6 Cicenas et al 269 6 Cicenas et al 269 6 cited by examiner Primary Examiner Lee D Wilson Assistant Examiner Alvin Grant 74 Attorney Agent or Firm DavidA Gottardo Esq 57 ABSTRACT The bar clamp comprises a first jaw connected to a slider a clamp housing defining a second jaw a driving mechanism operably associated with the housing and slider to drive the slider a clamping mechanism operably associated with the housing and slider to brake and hold the slider and a release mechanism operably associated with the clamping mechanism and slider to release the slider The bar clamp may utilize different embodiments of a drive mechanism while also utilizing an improved clamping and release mechanism The drive mechanism thus comprises either a driving lever grip or a driving wedge grip while the clamping mechanism comprises a clamping wedge grip The clamping wedge grip utilizes pins cams or balls to brake and hold the slider 16 Claims 26 Drawing Sheets

111111 12 54 76 10 Aylesworth 45 FORWARD OSMOSIS USING MAGNETIC NANOPARTICLE DRAW SOLUTIONS Inventor Terrence W Aylesworth Algonquin IL US Notice 21 Appl No 13 507 538 22 Filed 51 Int CI BOlD 63102 2006 01 BOlD 61100 2006 01 2006 01 C02F 1144 2006 01 BOlD 61102 2006 01 C02F 103108 U S CI CPC BOlD 63102 2013 01 BOlD 611002 2013 01 BOlD 611005 2013 01 BOlD 611027 2013 01 C02F 11442 2013 01 C02F 11445 2013 01 BOlD 231112607 2013 01 BOlD 231112649 2013 01 C02F 2103108 2013 01 Field of Classification Search CPC BOlD 63 02 BOlD 611002 BOlD 611005 BOlD 611027 BOlD 231112607 BOlD 231112649 C02F 11442 C02F 11445 C02F 2103 08 See application file for complete search history 58 US009242213Bl United States Patent 52 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 Subject to any disclaimer the term of this patent is extended or adjusted under 35 U S c 154 b by 605 days Jui 6 2012 References Cited 56 U S PATENT DOCUMENTS 2 116 920 A 3 171 799 A 7 914 680 B2 511938 Wickenden 311965 Batchelder 3 2011 Cath et al Patent No US 9 242 213 Bl Date of Patent Jan 26 2016 8 815 091 B2 2007 0278153 Al 2010 0051557 Al 8 2014 McGinnis BOlD 611002 210 321 74 12 2007 Oriard et al 3 2010 Etemad et al OTHER PUBLICATIONS Cath T Z et ai Forward osmosis Principles applications and recent developments J Membrane Science 281 70 87 2006 Elvevier Liu L L et ai Current Patents of Forward Osmosis Membrane Process Recent Patents of Forward Osmosis membrane Process Recent Patents on Chern Eng 2009 2 76 82 Bentham Latorre M et al Applications of Magnetic Nanoparticles in Medicine Magnetic Fluid Hyperthermia Puerto Rico Health Sciences Journal vol 28 3 Sep 2009 cited by examiner Primary Examiner David A Reifsnyder 74 Attorney Agent or Firm Philip H Kier 57 ABSTRACT A forward osmosis system using submerged hollow fiber membranes a draw solution of superparamagnetic nanoparticles preferably an iron oxide core with a silica shell that is chemically treated with a dispersant stabilizing it in a permanent suspension that produces an osmotic pressure that drives fluid through the semipermeable membrane and a magnetic field produced by either a permanent magnet or solenoid type electromagnet that is applied to either separate and reuse or to prevent the movement of the magnetic nanoparticles away from the membrane surface area Since forward osmosis is independent of both the type of membrane hyper nano ultra or micro and the fluid type the fluid being processed can be oil or water based it can be widely applied to many fluid processes within the water treatment wastewater treatment demineralizing industrial cooling water and seawater desalination and non water treatment industries such as the food and beverage medical and chemical industries 6 Claims 9 Drawing Sheets

111111 12 10 Mandli 45 ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR HOLDER 71 Applicant John Mandli Mount Pleasant WI US 72 Inventor John Mandli Mount Pleasant WI US Term 14 Years 21 Appl No 29 470 401 22 Oct 21 2013 Filed LOC 10 Cl 13 99 U S Cl USPC D13 199 Field of Classification Search USPC Dl31155 153 154 156 157 184 199 D8 349 354 356 394 174 68 1 68 2 174 68 3 248 49 53 60 3611827 385 134 135 439 207 210 445 446 439 447 DlO 64 CPC B65D 71100 B65D 85 20 See application file for complete search history 58 USOOD738836S United States Design Patent 54 51 52 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 U S PATENT DOCUMENTS 2 874 835 3 003 805 3 084 792 3 608 949 3 744 626 4 651 873 4 798 286 5 242 053 D358 545 A A A A A A A A S 211959 1011961 411963 911971 711973 311987 111989 911993 511995 D361 513 5 924 613 D491 465 D568 254 D597 036 D608 287 D622 955 D685 745 S A S S S S S S 8 1995 7 1999 6 2004 5 2008 7 2009 112010 9 2010 7 2013 US D738 836 S Sep 15 2015 Adami eta D9 455 Johnson et aI Kelleghan Patchett et a D13 155 Tagawaeta D13 156 Zheng et aI D13 147 Mudrick et a D3 208 Lee et a D13 155 OTHER PUBLICATIONS References Cited 56 Patent No Date of Patent Poupitch Glazier Poupitch Owen Dreyfus Stolcenberg et a Muscanelli Rowe Price D8 356 Bison Designs Bottle Bandit Web Page https bisondesigns com products bottle bandit Aug 2014 cited by examiner Primary Examiner Derrick Holland 74 Attorney Agent or Firm DavidA Gottardo 57 CLAIM The ornamental design for an electrical connector holder as shown and described DESCRIPTION FIG 1 is a perspective view of an electrical connector holder showing my new design in environmental use FIG 2 is a perspective view of an electrical connector holder showing my new design FIG 3 is a top plan view thereof FIG 4 is a bottom plan view thereof FIG 5 is a right side elevation view thereof FIG 6 is a left side elevation view thereof FIG 7 is a front view thereof and FIG 8 is a rear view thereof The broken lines shown represent unclaimed subject matter and form no part of the claimed design 1 Claim 4 Drawing Sheets

111111 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 us 20150158151Al United States 12 Patent Application Publication 19 BROWN 10 43 54 RATCHET ADJUSTABLE LOCKING PLIERS 71 Applicant CURTIS BROWN AUSTIN TX US 72 Inventor 21 Appl No 14 529 143 22 Filed 60 Provisional application No 611899 037 filed on Nov 1 2013 Publication Classification 51 CURTIS BROWN AUSTIN TX US 52 Oct 30 2014 Related U S Application Data 55 90 Pub No US 2015 0158151 Al Pub Date Jun 11 2015 Int Cl B2SB 7118 2006 01 2006 01 B2SB 7114 U S Cl CPC B2SB 7118 2013 01 B2SB 7114 2013 01 57 ABSTRACT This invention relates generally to pliers and more particularly to releasably locking pliers having a ratchet mechanism for adjusting the pliers upper and lower jaws about an item to be gripped there between The ratchet mechanism facilitates an incremental adjustment of the pliers jaws 70

111111 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 US008734653B 1 12 United States Patent 10 Aylesworth 45 54 MERCURY REMEDIATION METHOD AND APPARATUS 76 Inventor Notice Terrence W Aylesworth Algonquin IL US Appl No 13 373 776 22 Filed 51 Int Cl C02F 9 00 2006 01 C02F 1120 2006 01 C02F 1 62 2006 01 C02F 1 70 2006 01 C02F 1 72 2006 01 C02F 1 76 2006 01 C02F 1 78 2006 01 C02F 5 12 2006 01 U S Cl USPC 210 698 210 709 210 718 210 721 210 739 210 750 210 752 210 754 210 756 210 757 210 758 210 759 210 760 210 914 Field of Classification Search CPC C02F 1120 C02F 1152 C02F 115209 C02F 115236 C02F 115245 C02F 115281 C02F 1162 C02F 1166 C02F 1 70 C02F 1 705 C02F 1 72 C02F 1 722 C02F 1 727 C02F 1 74 C02F 1 76 C02F 1 766 C02F 1 78 C02F 5 10 C02F 5112 C02F 51125 C02F 5114 C02F 51145 C02F 9 00 C02F 2101120 C02F 2103 006 C02F 2103 06 C02F 2103116 C02F 2103 34 C02F 2103 346 C02F 2103 40 C02F 2209 003 COlG 13 003 USPC 210 696 698 709 718 721 739 750 52 58 210 752 754 756 757 758 759 760 914 See application file for complete search history 56 References Cited U S PATENT DOCUMENTS Subject to any disclaimer the term of this patent is extended or adjusted under 35 U S c 154 b by 435 days 21 Patent No US 8 734 653 Bl Date of Patent May 27 2014 4 160 730 4 599 177 6 521 131 6 942 840 Nov 30 2011 A A Bl Bl 7 1979 7 1986 212003 912005 Nguyen Hayashi et al Hamilton et al Broderick OTHER PUBLICATIONS Trasande L Landrigan P Schechter c Public Health and Economic Consequences of Methyl Mercury Toxicity to the Dev Brain Environ Health Perspectives Abstract 2005 U S E P A Methodl631 Rev E Mercury in Water by Oxidation Purge Trap and Cold Vapor Atomic Fluorescence Spectrometry EPA 821 R 02 019 Aug 2002 pp iii 24 27 Tekran Instrument Company online fact sheet for the Tekran Series 2600 mercury analyzer pp 1 5 Primary Examiner Lucas Stelling 74 Attorney Agent or Firm Philip H Kier 57 ABSTRACT A mercury remediation method and apparatus for reducing mercury levels in water to a nanogram per liter level that uses four treatment steps 1 chelation 2 oxidation 3 reduction and 4 air stripping vapor liquid separation There is a fifth step in the process which does not involve the wastewater It is to scrub the stripper air of the volatile mercury in an off gas adsorption unit or to condense volatile mercury in a cryogenic mercury trap 16 Claims 1 Drawing Sheet 100

111111 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 us 20140106321Al United States 12 Patent Application Publication 19 TIFFANY et al 43 54 INTERACTIVE ACTIVITY UNIT 71 Applicants AMANDA S TIFFANY Chanhassen MN US Michael T Tiffany Chanhassen MN US 72 Inventors AMANDA S TIFFANY Chanhassen MN US Michael T Tiffany Chanhassen MN US 21 Appl No 13 676 897 22 Filed Nov 14 2012 Related U S Application Data 60 Provisional application No 611560 250 filed on Nov 15 2011 Publication Classification 51 Int Cl A47G33 00 10 2006 01 52 Pub No US 2014 0106321 Al Pub Date Apr 17 2014 U S Cl CPC A47G33 008 2013 01 USPC 4341245 57 ABSTRACT This invention relates generally to a unit and method for conducting an interactive activity among two or more participants and more particularly to a unit and method for conducting an interactive religious based activity among two or more participants The unit and method offers worship and related services to participants regardless of location with such services being independent of the availability of a given medium such as radio television or internet services The unit and method is relatively easy to use and offers interaction between participants A plurality of components of the unit of the present invention is preferably contained in a portable carrying case or box The main components of the unit comprise a set of instructions at least one category card at least one activity card a bible a music source a stress reliever at least one prayer request personal offering card an offering box and a plurality of tokens The activity cards are utilized in conducting activities using the remaining components of the unit A winner is determined based on the number of tokens in awarded when conducting of the activities 2 5 52

111111 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 us 20130341541Al United States 12 Patent Application Publication 19 BOTI CKI et al 43 54 FLUID DISPENSER REMOTE ACTUATION SYSTEM AND METHOD 71 Applicants JOHN BOTICKI Mount Pleasant WI US Jim Bournoville Racine WI US Paul Larson Racine WI US 72 Inventors JOHN BOTICKI Mount Pleasant WI US Jim Bournoville Racine WI US Paul Larson Racine WI US 21 Appl No 13 921 783 22 Filed Jun 19 2013 Related U S Application Data Provisional application No 611662 026 filed on Jun 20 2012 30 Pub No US 2013 0341541 Al Pub Date Dec 26 2013 Publication Classification 51 60 10 52 Int Cl F16K31108 2006 01 U S Cl CPC F16K 311082 2013 01 USPC 251165 ABSTRACT 57 This invention relates generally to the dispensing of a fluid More specifically the invention relates to an apparatus and method for remotely controlling the flow of an effluent fluid stream from a dispensing hose of a fluid dispenser An actuator controls at least one valve assembly of the fluid dispenser and comprises a generator located remotely of the at least one valve assembly for generating a low pressure signal and at least one receiver in fluid communication with the generator for receiving the low pressure signal of each receiver operably associated with each valve assembly The actuator also facilitates the simultaneous sequential and alternate control of the at least one valve assembly 145 I 135 175 127 180 195 i 200

111111 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 us 20130317965Al United States 12 Patent Application Publication 19 Dietmeyer et al 10 43 54 NEGOTIATION BLUEPRINT PREPARATION SYSTEM AND METHOD 71 Applicants Brian Dietmeyer Chicago IL US David Knopfier Grandy NC US Zahir Palanpur Smryna GA US 72 Inventors Brian Dietmeyer Chicago IL US David Knopfier Grandy NC US Zahir Palanpur Smryna GA US 52 Pub No US 2013 0317965 Al Pub Date Nov 28 2013 U S Cl CPC G06Q 50 188 2013 01 G06Q 40 04 2013 01 USPC 705 37 57 21 Appl No 13 888 342 22 Filed The present invention is directed to a computer implemented system and method for constructing a negotiation blueprint for a business negotiation The system and method is designed to facilitate the organized and consistent execution of the process by a single individual or team of individuals working on the negotiation The method can be organized into two phases analysis and execution The analysis consists of a structured review of the situation surrounding the negotiation from the perspective of each party or counterpart while the execution provides negotiators a structured means of presenting alternatives to the counterpart The system is preferably a computer based program available over a network that facilitates the execution of the business method by presenting data related to typical negotiations of the type the user is executing May 6 2013 Related U S Application Data 60 Provisional application No 611643 365 filed on May 7 2012 Publication Classification 51 Int Cl G06Q50 18 G06Q40 04 2006 01 2006 01 10 ABSTRACT 10 10 discovery CNA analysis wish list of trades validation signaling Multiple equal offer 30 15 20 35 25 y negotiation 5 customer tactics negotiate response terms 40 45

111111 12 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 USOOD681418S United States Design Patent 10 Birkholz 45 Patent No Date of Patent US D681 418 S May 7 2013 54 CARTRIDGE UTILITY KNIFE 75 Inventor 73 Assignee C H Hanson Company Aurora IL US cited by examiner Notice This patent is subject to a tenninal disclaimer Primary Examiner Philip S Hyder Assistant Examiner Roselynne Cody 74 Attorney Agent or Firm DavidA Gottardo Term 14 Years 21 Appl No 29 336 781 22 May 8 2009 Filed LOC 9 Cl 08 03 U S Cl USPC D8 99 Field of Classification Search D3 98 D3 99 301151 162 164 293 294 See application file for complete search history 51 52 58 D553 936 7 316 070 D600 993 2002 0124418 Doug Birkholz Madison WI US CLAIM 57 The ornamental design for a cartridge utility knife as shown and described References Cited 56 U S PATENT DOCUMENTS D319 378 D395 219 D413 783 D462 250 D492 179 D495 939 D520 327 7 082 688 D529 780 D543 822 D546 656 D551 933 S 811991 Wilcox S 611998 Ghavami S 911999 Huang S 9 2002 Ping S 6 2004 Hernandez et al S 9 2004 Ping S 5 2006 Gist et al B2 8 2006 Votolato S 10 2006 Davis 6 2007 Ping S 7 2007 Groten S 10 2007 Guo S S 10 2007 Takamasa B2 112008 Green 30 162 S 9 2009 Min D8 99 Al 9 2002 Votolato 30 294 D8 99 D8 99 D8 99 D8 99 D8 98 D8 99 30 293 DESCRIPTION FIG 1 is a left perspective view of a cartridge utility knife illustrating my new design FIG 2 is a left side elevation view of the cartridge utility knife of FIG 1 FIG 3 is a right side elevation view of the cartridge utility knife of FIG 1 FIG 4 is a rear elevation view of the cartridge utility knife of FIG 1 FIG 5 is a front elevation view of the cartridge utility knife of FIG 1 FIG 6 is a top plan view of the cartridge utility knife of FIG 1 FIG 7 is a bottom plan view of the cartridge utility knife of FIG 1 and FIG 8 is a right perspective view of the cartridge knife The broken lines in the drawings illustrate portions of the design that fonn no part of the claim 1 Claim 5 Drawing Sheets

111111 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 us 20120324746Al United States 12 Patent Application Publication 19 Hanson et al 10 43 54 DUAL GLOBE APPARATUS 76 Inventors Andrew F Hanson Geneva IL US Robert B Hudson Naperville IL US Walter J Sedlacek West Chicago IL US Sajid Patel Arlington Heights IL US Pub No US 2012 0324746 Al Pub Date Dec 27 2012 Publication Classification 21 Appl No 13 337 284 22 Filed 63 Continuation in part of application No 12 500 028 filed on luI 9 2009 now Pat No 8 109 005 Dec 26 2011 Related U S Application Data 51 52 57 ABSTRACT The dual globe apparatus utilizes at least one indicator on a tool The indicator comprises an outer vessel buoyantly supported within an inner vessel In one embodiment the outer vessel and inner vessel comprise spheres In another embodiment the outer vessel and inner vessel comprise spherical segments __

111111 12 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 USOOD668294S United States Design Patent 10 Luettgens 45 54 WRITING UTENSIL GRIP 76 Inventor Fritz Luettgens Erlangen DE Term 14 Years 21 Appl No 29 406 577 22 Filed Patent No Date of Patent D41O 681 D41O 682 D432 168 6 296 409 D534 956 D591 345 D611 540 D615 591 S S S Bl S S S S 6 1999 6 1999 10 2000 10 2001 112007 4 2009 3 2010 512010 11111111111 US D668 294 S Oct 2 2012 Izushima D19 51 Izushima D19 51 Provda D19 55 Cherry et al 40116 Yeh D19 51 Yu et aI D19 44 Li D19 55 Li D19 55 cited by examiner Nov 16 2011 Related U S Application Data 62 Division of application No 29 366 534 filed on Jul 27 2010 now Pat No Des 651 648 30 Foreign Application Priority Data Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan 51 52 58 30 30 30 30 30 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 DE DE DE DE DE 402010 000526 0001 402010 000526 0002 402010 000526 0003 402010 000526 0004 402010 000526 0005 LOC 9 Cl 19 06 U S Cl D19 55 Field of Classification Search DI9 35 D19 36 41 51 54 58 24 10 R 11 CC 24111 F 11 P 11 PP 11 R 401 52 99 114 401 192 193 195 198 See application file for complete search history 56 References Cited U S PATENT DOCUMENTS D185 824 4 526 547 D298 439 4 832 604 D318 295 5 143 463 D373 143 D396 059 S A S A S A S S 811959 711985 1111988 511989 711991 911992 811996 711998 Armstrong et al D19 55 Rusk 434 166 Rusk D19 55 Rusk 434 166 Sze D19 55 Pozil et al 40116 Jagger D19 55 Plantz et al D19 55 Primary Examiner Elizabeth Albert 74 Attorney Agent or Firm David A Attorney at Law Gottardo 57 CLAIM The ornamental design for a writing utensil grip as shown and described DESCRIPTION FIG 1 is a perspective view of the writing utensil grip illustrating my new design FIG 2 is a another perspective view of the writing utensil grip of FIG 1 FIG 3 is a plan view of the top of the writing utensil grip of FIG 2 FIG 4 is a plan view of the bottom of the writing utensil grip of FIG 2 FIG 5 is an elevation view of the right side of the writing utensil grip of FIG 2 FIG 6 is an elevation view of the left side of the writing utensil grip of FIG 2 FIG 7 is an elevation view of the forward end of the writing utensil grip of FIG 2 and FIG 8 is an elevation view of the rearward end of the writing utensil grip of FIG 2 The broken lines showing a pencil in FIG 1 are included for the purpose of showing an environmental feature that forms no part of the claimed design 1 Claim 5 Drawing Sheets

111111 12 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 US008109005B2 United States Patent 10 Hudson et al 45 54 DUAL GLOBE LEVEL 76 Inventors Robert B Hudson Naperville IL US Walter J Sedlacek West Chicago IL US Sajid Patel Arlington Heights IL US Notice 21 Appl No 12 500 028 22 Filed 1 188 158 1 277 748 1 291 930 1 294 710 1 373 336 1 523 315 1 586 153 1 691 632 1 709 227 1 829 257 1 855 651 1 860 259 1 898 367 1 924 761 Subject to any disclaimer the term of this patent is extended or adjusted under 35 U S c 154 b by 189 days 57 60 Provisional application No 611079 824 filed on Jul 11 2008 51 Int Cl GOIC 9120 2006 01 U S Cl 33 377 33 379 33 390 Field of Classification Search 33 377 33 379 451 See application file for complete search history 56 References Cited U S PATENT DOCUMENTS 25 446 191 954 505 937 812 261 842 874 898 092 899 269 949 842 970 360 1 058 320 1 098 381 1 166 019 A A A A A A A A A A A A 911859 611877 1011893 211906 211907 911908 911908 211910 911910 411913 611914 1211915 6 1916 De Tullio 9 1918 Owen 111919 Stitzel 2 1919 Roland 33 352 311921 Knapp 111925 Tone 5 1926 Hunter 1111928 Bartow 4 1929 Norgaard 10 1931 Bestetal 4 1932 Roberson 5 1932 Marshall 2 1933 Heinze 8 1933 Turner Jan 14 2010 Related U S Application Data 52 58 Feb 7 2012 Primary Examiner Yaritza Guadalupe McCall 74 Attorney Agent or Firm DavidA Gottardo Prior Publication Data US 2010 0005671 Al A A A A A A A A A A A A A A US 8 109 005 B2 Continued Jul 9 2009 65 Patent No Date of Patent Scoville Gissenger Brown Alexander Downs Carrier Staley Pugh Whigham Mitchell et al Hartley Taylor et al ABSTRACT The dual globe level comprises at least one indicator located on a body The body defines front and rear faces a pair of opposing ends and at least one longitudinal surface The at least one indicator comprises an inner vessel located within an outer vessel and more preferably a substantially spherical inner globe located within an outer globe and buoyantly supported within the outer globe The inner globe viewable through the outer globe and defining an equator around its outer periphery is buoyantly biased within to maintain the equator in a substantially horizontal position The equator is in operable registry relation with a first indicia to indicate a position of the at least one longitudinal surface of the body in relation to a surface or line in question located adjacent thereto The inner globe also includes a polar marking concentrically centered within the outer periphery of the upper hemisphere defined by the equator with the marking in operable registry relation with the first indicia to indicate a position of the rear face of the body in relation to a surface in question located adjacent thereto In other embodiments marking is in operable registry relation with a second indicia to indicate a position of the front face of the body in relation to the surface in question located adjacent thereto 41 Claims 21 Drawing Sheets

111111 12 USOOD651648S United States Design Patent 10 Luettgens 45 54 WRITING UTENSIL GRIP 76 Inventor Fritz Luettgens Erlangen DE Term 14 Years 21 Appl No 29 366 534 22 Filed Jul 27 2010 Foreign Application Priority Data 30 Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan 51 52 58 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 30 30 30 30 30 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 DE DE DE DE DE 402010000526 0001 402010000526 0002 402010000526 0003 402010000526 0004 402010000526 0005 LOC 9 CI 19 06 U S CI D19 55 Field of Classification Search DI9 35 D19 36 41 51 54 58 24 10 R 11 CC 24111 F 11 P 11 PP 11 R 401 52 99 114 401 192 193 195 198 See application file for complete search history References Cited 56 U S PATENT DOCUMENTS D185 824 4 526 547 D298 439 4 832 604 D318 295 D324 238 5 143 463 D373 143 D396 059 D4lO 681 D4lO 682 D421 875 D432 168 6 296 409 D508 714 D529 235 S A S A S S A S S S S S S Bl S S 811959 711985 1111988 511989 711991 211992 911992 811996 711998 611999 611999 3 2000 10 2000 10 2001 8 2005 9 2006 Armstrong et al D19 55 Rusk 434 166 Rusk D19 55 Rusk 434 166 Sze D19 55 Nitta D19 49 Pozil et al 40116 Jagger D19 55 Plantz et al D19 55 Izushima D19 51 Izushima D19 51 Sundberg D7 40 1 2 Provda D19 55 Cherry et al 40116 Koch D19 36 Zanner et al D29 119 Patent No Date of Patent D534 956 D539 085 D541 862 D543 433 D591 345 D607 930 D611 540 D615 591 S S S S S S S S 112007 3 2007 5 2007 5 2007 4 2009 1I20lO 3 20lO 5120lO US D651 648 S Jan 3 2012 Yeh D19 51 Aston III D7 401 2 Koch D19 51 Gao D8 107 Yu et aI D19 44 Liu D19 44 Li D19 55 Li D19 55 FOREIGN PATENT DOCUMENTS DM 069766 112008 cited by examiner Primary Examiner Elizabeth Albert 74 Attorney Agent or Firm DavidA Gottardo CLAIM 57 The ornamental design for a writing utensil grip as shown and described DESCRIPTION FIG 1 is a perspective view of a writing utensil grip illustrating my new design FIG 2 is a another perspective view of a the writing utensil grip of FIG 1 FIG 3 is a plan view of the top of the writing utensil grip of FIG 1 FIG 4 is a plan view of the bottom of the writing utensil grip of FIG 1 FIG 5 is an elevation view of the right side of the writing utensil grip of FIG 1 FIG 6 is an elevation view of the left side of the writing utensil grip of FIG 1 FIG 7 is an elevation view of the forward end of the writing utensil grip of FIG 1 and FIG 8 is an elevation view of the rearward end of the writing utensil grip of FIG 1 The broken lines showing a pencil in FIG 1 are included for the purpose of showing an environmental feature that forms no part of the claimed design 1 Claim 5 Drawing Sheets

111111 12 US00798491 OB 1 United States Patent 10 Nielsen 45 54 MOBILE DISC GOLF TARGET 76 Inventor Dana G Nielsen Island Lake IL US Notice Subject to any disclaimer the term of this patent is extended or adjusted under 35 U S c 154 b by 0 days 21 Appl No 111249 702 22 Filed 51 Int Cl A63B 63 00 2006 01 U S Cl 273 359 273 400 Field of Classification Search 446 454 456 273 398 402 359 4731192 See application file for complete search history 52 58 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 6 692 385 6 808 176 6 813 548 6 881 122 6 948 713 2003 0148703 2003 0236140 2007 0052178 B2 212004 Walker et al 473 447 B2 1012004 Billig et al B2 1112004 Matsumoto et al B2 4 2005 Bloch et al Bl 912005 Grunfield Al 8 2003 Scott et al 446 456 Al 1212003 Alford Al 312007 Cottrell 273 402 OTHER PUBLICATIONS Oct 13 2005 56 Patent No US 7 984 910 Bl Date of Patent Jul 26 2011 References Cited Innova Disc Golf Target On line Brochure Dec 2004 pp 1 2 http www innovadiscs comldiscatcherlindex html A Guide to Disc Golffrom the PDGA On line Article Dec 2004 pp 1 2 http www pdga comlinformation php Guidelines Procedures for Manufacturers to CertifY that Equipment Complies with PDGA Technical Standards PDGA Techical Standards Brochure May 6 2004 pp 1 7 Continued Primary Examiner Mark S Graham 74 Attorney Agent or Firm DavidA Gottardo Atty at Law U S PATENT DOCUMENTS 2 679 712 3 231 280 3 303 821 3 559 994 3 573 867 4 007 646 4 126 312 4 202 547 5 048 845 5 265 686 5 273 480 5 303 931 5 338 247 5 397 130 5 597 165 5 711 388 5 868 395 5 921 551 5 944 132 5 947 477 5 980 392 6 024 627 6 398 662 6 404 159 6 494 455 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A Bl Bl Bl 611954 111966 211967 211971 411971 211977 1111978 511980 911991 1111993 1211993 411994 811994 311995 111997 111998 211999 711999 811999 911999 1111999 212000 6 2002 6 2002 1212002 Schwien et al Collins Harris Larsen Mehrens De Jonge Kreuzer et al Mueller Dunipace Machen Suto Brown Miles Brown Rundle et al Davies et al Headrick Dunipace Davies et al Turnipseed Cox Tilbor et al Cox Cavallini Headrick 446 443 74 501 6 473 161 446 456 446 456 273 442 273 407 473 192 446 456 273 400 57 ABSTRACT A mobile disc golf target comprising a vehicle carrying a disc golf target assembly A propulsion means and a steering means are operably associated with the vehicle with the propulsion means operable to propel the vehicle across a surface and the steering means operable to direct the vehicle across the surface A controller receives instructions from a command and is operably associated with the propulsion means and steering means of the vehicle to influence the vehicle s speed and direction The steering means of the mobile platform may comprise a differential steering arrangement or a conventional steering arrangement The controller may receive instructions from a command comprising wireless or tethered user operated or computer operated transmitter A connector facilitates the removable attachment of the target assembly to the vehicle and may be selfrighting to ensure that the target assembly remains substantially upright when the vehicle traverses non level terrain 34 Claims 18 Drawing Sheets

111111 12 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 US007895694B2 United States Patent 10 Fellinger 45 54 EXTENDABLE ROTARY SCRUBBER 75 Inventor 73 Assignee Johns Manville Denver CO US Notice 21 Appl No 11 528 273 22 Filed Thomas J Fellinger Littleton CO US Patent No US 7 895 694 B2 Date of Patent Mar 1 2011 OTHER PUBLICATIONS IDI Distributors Inc Stud Scrubber Online Brochure http idimn comlpages spray_insulation htrnl Mar 2006 Continued Subject to any disclaimer the term of this patent is extended or adjusted under 35 U S c 154 b by 1181 days Prior Publication Data US 2008 0072385 Al 52 58 57 Mar 27 2008 Int Cl A46B 13 00 2006 01 U S Cl 15123 15 21 1 15 52 1 15 3 15 93 4 15 98 Field of Classification Search 15 21 1 15 23 93 4 98 144 1 144 4 29 33 16 426 16 429 4511354 358 See application file for complete search history 56 References Cited U S PATENT DOCUMENTS 1 919 854 2 190 576 2 238 757 3 138 814 3 967 339 4 191 792 4 404 703 4 677 815 4 734 729 5 167 719 5 401 231 5 403 128 ABSTRACT Sep 27 2006 65 51 Primary Examiner Monica S Carter Assistant Examiner Stephanie Newton 74 Attorney Agent or Firm Robert D Touslee A A A A A A A A A A A A 711933 211940 411941 611964 711976 311980 911983 711987 311988 1211992 311995 411995 Masseau 15 50 3 Sisman 15 50 3 Stevason 15 98 Carrona 15 98 Newman Janssen Woodall Jr et al Stahlecker Rertzel et al Tamaki Rebert Thomas Continued This relates generally to devices used in the removal of excess spray applied insulation from building components and more particularly to an improved rotary scrubber that is readily extendable for reaching areas of extended elevation To facilitate the scrubbing of insulation from areas of extended elevation one embodiment of the scrubber has an adjustable handle assembly connected to the housing The adjustable handle assembly preferably comprises a receiver connected to the housing and an extension and a support handle adjustably connected with the receiver The extension preferably defines an extension handle with the support handle adjustably connected with the receiver forward of the extension handle when the extension is adjustably connected with the receiver In other embodiments the scrubber further comprises at least one extender optionally removably connectable between the scrubber s housing and the framework The at least one extender comprises a ferrule member connecting the housing to the gearbox of the framework and enclosing an extender drive link operably associating the motor and gearbox The at least one extender may comprise any number of extenders from one extender to a plurality of extenders If desired a plurality of extenders may be utilized in end to end relation with each extender adapted for a removable connection between the housing and the framework between another extender and the framework between another extender and the housing or between other extenders of the plurality 27 Claims 19 Drawing Sheets

111111 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 us 20100231102Al United States 12 Patent Application Publication 19 Block et al 54 76 43 STOWABLE AND RELEASABLY SECURABLE MOBILE STRUCTURE Inventors 10 Peter Block Park Ridge IL US Ken Smott Glenview IL US Michele Devers Wheaton IL US Mike Hamouz Streamwood IL US Bill Cesaroni Glenview IL US Morad Ghassemian Oak Park IL US Chris Kulujian Chicago IL US Mike Peters West Bend WI US Eric Lindahl Jackson WI US Robert Fuller West Bend WI US David Gottardo Oak Park IL US Correspondence Address DAVIDA GOTTARDO DAVID A GOTTARDO ATTORNEY AT LAW 918 SOUTH KENILWORTH AVENUE SUITE 01 OAK PARK IL 60304 1913 US 21 Appl No 12 405 102 22 Filed Mar 16 2009 Pub No US 2010 0231102 Al Pub Date Sep 16 2010 Publication Classification 51 52 57 Int Cl A47B 97 00 2006 01 A47B 3 00 2006 01 A47B 9 00 2006 01 A47B 13 02 2006 01 A47B 21 013 2006 01 A47B 23 00 2006 01 A47B 96 06 2006 01 A47G 29 00 2006 01 U S Cl 3121249 8 1081115 248 346 01 1081116 ABSTRACT The present invention is a mobile structure that is stowable and releasably securable to a wall or other rigid body to maximize floor space The mobile structure preferably comprises a frame defining upper and lower ends a work surface or pair of cabinets located on the frame and movable between deployed and stowed positions and a plurality oflegs located at the lower end of the frame Each leg preferably terminates at a wheel or caster to enable the rolling transport of the mobile structure across a floor or other surface To facilitate the stowable compact capabilities of the mobile structure at least one leg of the plurality is movable between deployed and stowed positions An interlock assembly is also preferably located on the frame and operable to releasably secure the structure to a rigid body in a predetermined location

111111 12 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 USOO7757602B2 United States Patent 10 Aubry et al 45 54 PRODUCT DE TOPPER 76 Inventors Larry Aubry 15N015 Red Barn Rd Hampshire IL US 60140 Joe Zabala 11 Rock River Ct Algonquin IL US 60102 Arkadiusz Grudzien 5100 Chambers Dr Hoffman Estates IL US 60010 Patent No US 7 757 602 B2 Date of Patent Jul 20 2010 3 669 165 3 692 077 3 733 942 3 737 084 A A A A 6 1972 9 1972 5 1973 6 1973 Tobey et al Noel Noel Noel Continued FOREIGN PATENT DOCUMENTS Notice Subject to any disclaimer the term of this patent is extended or adjusted under 35 U S c 154 b by 751 days 21 Appl No 11 580 322 22 Filed Prior Publication Data US 2007 0084698 Al Apr 19 2007 Related U S Application Data 60 Provisional application No 601726 906 filed on Oct 14 2005 51 Int Cl B65B 25116 2006 01 U S Cl 99 450 4 99 409 99 537 198 412 Field of Classification Search 99 450 4 99 409 537 355 198 407 409 412 416 209 651 653 4141797 2 See application file for complete search history 52 58 56 References Cited U S PATENT DOCUMENTS 1 766 450 2 235 546 2 669 269 2 686 542 2 979 095 3 192 975 3 192 976 3 266 442 A A A A A A A A 611930 311941 211954 811954 411961 711965 711965 811966 1096283 12 1967 OTHER PUBLICATIONS Oct 13 2006 65 GB Ost Ahrndt Schmidt Schmidt Jovis Noel Clock Udall et aI Planet Products Corp Breakfast Sandwich Assembly On line Brochure Video Aug 2005 http www planet products citymaker comlf breakfast_sandwich swf Primary Examiner Douglas A Hess 74 Attorney Agent or Firm David A Gottardo Atty at Law 57 ABSTRACT The present invention relates to equipment for assembling food products and more specifically to an apparatus and method for separating or parting stacked food products during a food production process The invention a de topper facilitates the desired parting or separation of stacked products having at least upper and lower sections defining a separation line In parting stacked products along the separation line the de topper comprises a longitudinal arm and at least one primary conveying path for conveying the at least upper and lower sections of the stacked products towards the arm A drive reciprocates the arm so that the reciprocating arm sweeps the upper sections of the stacked products from the at least one primary conveying path and onto a secondary conveying path located outwardly thereof The lower and upper sections are thereafter conveyed on the respective primary and secondary conveying paths away from the reciprocating longitudinal arm 28 Claims 7 Drawing Sheets

111111 12 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 US007520935B2 United States Patent 10 Fellinger 45 Patent No US 7 520 935 B2 Date of Patent Apr 21 2009 54 SPRAYED INSULATION APPLICATION SYSTEM HAVING VARIABLY LOCATABLE COMPONENTS 75 Inventor 73 Assignee Johns Manville Denver CO US Primary Examiner Yewebdar T Tadesse 74 Attorney Agent or Firm Robert D Touslee Notice 57 Thomas J Fellinger Littleton CO US Subject to any disclaimer the term of this patent is extended or adjusted under 35 U S c 154 b by 409 days 21 Appl No 11 314 429 22 Filed Dec 21 2005 65 Prior Publication Data US 2007 0151201 Al 51 52 58 luI 5 2007 Int Cl BOSe 19 00 2006 01 BOSB 13 06 2006 01 B60P 1 60 2006 01 U S Cl 118 308 118 317 406 42 Field of Classification Search 118 308 118 317 306 323 427 476 180 230 236 427 427 1 406 42 139 135 145 146 32 4061164 65 52 521742 13 See application file for complete search history 56 References Cited U S PATENT DOCUMENTS 4 504 525 A 5 403 128 A 311985 Bellafiore 427 230 411995 Thomas 406 39 5 5 556 237 A 6 045 298 A 9 1996 Rexius 406 32 4 2000 Lytle 406 48 cited by examiner ABSTRACT This invention relates generally to sprayed insulation application systems and more particularly to systems that utilizes a sole power source to directly or indirectly drive the system s multiple components independent of the location of a powertake off In one embodiment of the invention the system utilizing a sole power source comprises at least one powertake off operably associated with the power source An insulation blower and a hydraulic drive are operably associated with the at least one power take off An electrical generator and a vacuum fan are operably associated with the hydraulic drive with at least one control regulating the operable association of the generator and the vacuum fan with the hydraulic drive In another embodiment of the invention the hydraulic drive is operably associated with the power take off with the generator vacuum fan and insulation blower operably associated with the hydraulic drive The electrical generator driven by the generator hydraulic motor in fluid communication with the hydraulic drive preferably provides electrical energy to the scrubber and to the at least one liquid heater and or the electrically powered lift if utilized within the system via electrical conduits A pump may be optionally driven by the hydraulic drive or energized by the generator 26 Claims 9 Drawing Sheets

111111 12 54 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 US007497909B2 United States Patent 10 Dolin et al 45 HIGH REACH INSULATION APPLICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD 75 Inventors Timothy A Dolin Wheatridge CO US Thomas J Fellinger Littleton CO US 73 Assignee Johns Manville Denver CO US Notice 21 Appl No 11 314 462 22 Filed 2006 0118038 Al Dec 21 2005 65 Prior Publication Data US 2007 0141248 Al 51 52 58 Jun 21 2007 Int Cl BOSe 19 00 2006 01 BOSB 13 06 2006 01 BOSB 3 00 2006 01 B6SG 53 40 2006 01 U S Cl 118 308 118 317 118 323 4061164 Field of Classification Search 118 308 118 317 306 323 427 476 180 230 236 427 427 1 406 42 139 135 145 146 32 4061164 65 52 See application file for complete search history References Cited 56 6 2006 Bowman et al Primary Examiner Yewebdar T Tadesse 74 Attorney Agent or Firm Robert D Touslee ABSTRACT This invention relates generally to the application of a sprayed insulation mixture and more particularly to an apparatus and method for applying the sprayed mixture in high reach areas of extended elevation and removing any excess mixture therefrom In one embodiment of a system for spraying an insulation mixture into a cavity and removing any excess mixture therefrom the system preferably comprises a lift defining upper end lower ends with the upper end of the lift being adjustably movable between lowered and raised positions An insulation applicator is located on the lift proximal to the upper end for spraying the insulation mixture into the cavity The applicator may be rotatably connected to the lift and driven to move in a reciprocating sweeping motion A scrubber is also located on the lift preferably above the applicator for removing or scrubbing any excess insulation from the cavity A vacuum inlet is preferably located on the lift below the applicator for receiving any stray or fly off insulation from the applicator and the excess insulation removed from the cavity by the scrubber A gauge may also be located on the lift for maintaining a predetermined spray distance between the applicator and the cavity A driven elevation mechanism is operably associated with the lift for adjustably moving the upper end of the lift between the lowered and raised positions A control is operably associated with the insulation applicator scrubber vacuum inlet and driven elevation mechanism to control the function of each component U S PATENT DOCUMENTS 4 504 525 A 311985 Bellafiore 427 230 118 100 cited by examiner 57 Subject to any disclaimer the term of this patent is extended or adjusted under 35 U S c 154 b by 406 days Patent No US 7 497 909 B2 Date of Patent Mar 3 2009 19 Claims 13 Drawing Sheets

111111 12 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 USOOD578260S United States Design Patent 10 Fellinger 45 54 ROTARY SCRUBBER ROLLER 75 Inventor 73 Assignee Johns Manville Denver CO US Term 21 Appl No 291272 571 22 Filed 51 52 58 LOC 8 Cl 15 05 U S Cl D32125 Field of Classification Search D3211 D32 4 15 16 25 31 33 35 40 15 320 323 15 23 182 183 93 1 492117 28 30 33 492 35 39 40 D41122 123 See application file for complete search history Sep 27 2006 References Cited 56 U S PATENT DOCUMENTS A 1011970 White et a 15 183 S 311976 Flinn D24 129 A 711976 Newman 311980 Janssen A A 911983 Woodall Jr et a A 711987 Stahlecker 311988 Hertzel et al A S 611988 Buchanan A 311995 Hebert A 411997 Brundula et al 15 179 A 211998 Wakat A 311998 Brundula et al 15 179 S 1111998 Grueber et al Bl 8 2001 Krippelz 5 2002 Kwong S 212003 Farrell S B2 5 2003 Porat 15 179 B2 4 2005 Barksdale et a Bl 7 2005 Brown eta B2 1112007 Bowman et a 118 308 200210083541 Al 7 2002 Porat 15 179 3 533 125 0239 019 3 967 339 4 191 792 4 404 703 4 677 815 4 734 729 0296 198 5 401 231 5 619 768 5 713 095 5 727 276 D401 717 6 280 371 D457 268 D469 924 6 564 417 6 875 162 6 918 864 7 300 521 2008 0072385 Al 2008 0081752 Al Thomas J Fellinger Littleton CO US 14 Years Patent No Date of Patent 11111111111 US D578 260 S Oct 7 2008 3 2008 Fellinger 15 23 4 2008 Fellinger 492128 OTHER PUBLICATIONS IDI Distributors Inc Stud Scrubber Online Brochure http idimn comlpages spray_insulation htrnl Mar 2006 Ado Products Stud Scrubbers Online Brochure Http www adodistribution com Mar 2006 Krendel Fiber Moving Equipment Wall Scrubber Online Brochure http krendlmachine comlproducts wallcavitysystems asp Mar 2006 cited by examiner Primary Examiner Louis S Zarfas Assistant Examiner Kathleen M Sims 74 Attorney Agent or Firm Robert D Touslee 57 CLAIM The ornamental design for a rotary scrubber roller as shown and described DESCRIPTION This application is related to co pending U S Patent Application Ser Nos 11 528 271 111528 272 and 111528 273 each filed on Sep 27 2006 each of which are incorporated by reference herein FIG 1 is an end elevational view a rotary scrubber roller showing my new design FIG 2 is a perspective view thereof FIG 3 is an opposite end elevational view thereof and FIG 4 is a side elevational view thereof the opposite side being a mirror image of that shown The broken lines of FIGS 1 2 and 3 are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design The broken line showing of interior details in FIGS 1 and 2 is included for the purpose of illustrating environment of the rotary scrubber roller and forms no part of the claimed design 1 Claim 1 Drawing Sheet

111111 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 us 20080083078Al United States 12 Patent Application Publication 19 Fellinger 43 54 VARIABLE LENGTH ROLLER ASSEMBLY FOR A ROTARY SCRUBBER 76 Inventor Thomas J Fellinger Littleton CO US Correspondence Address JOHNS MANVILLE 10100 WEST UTE AVENUE PO BOX 625005 LITTLETON CO 80162 5005 21 Appl No 111528 271 22 Filed Sep 27 2006 Publication Classification 51 Int Cl BOSB 1104 52 U S Cl 15 93 1 15 23 57 2006 01 ABSTRACT This relates generally to devices used in the removal of excess spray applied insulation from building components and more particularly to a variable length roller assembly 100 r l I 85b I I L _ J 60 10 7S Pub No US 2008 0083078 Al Pub Date Apr 10 2008 for rotary scrubbers used in the removal of such excess insulation The variable length roller assembly for a rotary scrubber comprises a base roller assembly defining opposite outer ends and at least one extension roller also defining opposite ends One end of the at least one extension roller is preferably adapted for removable connection with at least the outer ends of the base roller assembly The at least one extension roller preferably comprises a plurality of extension rollers with each defining opposite ends One end of each extension roller is adapted for removable connection with the outer ends of the base roller assembly In additional embodiments the one end of each extension roller is also adapted for removable connection with the other end of each extension roller of the plurality thus making each extension roller removably connectable with one another in addition to being removably connectable with the opposite outer ends of the base roller assembly The removable connection of each extension roller with the opposite outer ends of the base roller assembly and also with each other extension roller preferably further comprises a securement means for removably securing the roller assembly components to one another In one embodiment the securement means comprises a twist lock In an alternate embodiment the securement means comprises a snap fit

111111 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 us 20080081752Al United States 12 Patent Application Publication 19 Fellinger 43 54 ROLLER FOR A ROTARY SCRUBBER 76 Inventor 57 Thomas J Fellinger Littleton CO US Correspondence Address JOHNS MANVILLE 10100 WEST UTE AVENUE PO BOX 625005 LITTLETON CO 80162 5005 21 Appl No 111528 272 22 Filed Sep 27 2006 Publication Classification 51 52 Int Cl A01B 29 00 B21B 1 40 2006 01 2006 01 U S Cl 492128 492 30 45 10 10 15 2 0 33 Pub No US 2008 0081752 Al Pub Date Apr 3 2008 ABSTRACT This relates generally to devices used in the removal of excess spray applied insulation from building components and more particularly to an improved roller for rotary scrubbers used in the removal of such excess insulation A rotary scrubber generally comprises a hand held device having a roller assembly rotatably associated with a forward end of an arm or a pair of arms of the device The roller assembly comprised of one or more rollers and adapted for driven rotatable association with the scrubber is driven to rotate by a motor and one or more associated drive belts located on the device The improved roller comprises a cylindrical body having an at least an outer surface defining a plurality oflongitudinal ribs with each rib defining at least one longitudinal edge to enhance the removal of excess spray applied insulation The ribs may be machined or cut into the outer surface of each roller or the ribs may be formed by a molding or extrusion process The cylindrical body to include the ribs is preferably comprised of a polyurethane material having a hardness that resists wear incurred by the roller when contacting framing members during scrubbing operations Each rib may have a triangular cross section a cross section defining at least two right angles or a cross section defining a blade to define the at least one longitudinal edge

111111 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 us 20070140672Al United States 12 Patent Application Publication 19 Fellinger 54 76 43 PORTABLE CART FOR HEATING A LIQUID MAINTAINING THE LIQUID IN A HEATED STATE AND DISPENSING THE HEATED LIQUID Inventor Thomas J Fellinger Littleton CO US Correspondence Address JOHNS MANVILLE 10100 WEST UTE AVENUE LITTLETON CO 80127 US 21 Appl No 111314 435 22 Filed Dec 21 2005 Publication Classification 51 52 10 Int Cl HOSB 3 78 2006 01 U S Cl 392 447 45 Pub No US 2007 0140672 Al Pub Date Jun 21 2007 57 ABSTRACT This invention relates generally to liquids used in the application of sprayed insulation and more particularly to a cart for heating such a liquid maintaining the liquid at desired working storage or elevated temperatures in various environments of lower temperature and dispensing the heated liquid A portable cart for heating a liquid maintaining the liquid in a heated state and dispensing the heated liquid comprises a frame and an insulated housing carried by the frame that defines an interior space A reservoir and a dispensing system are located within the interior space of the housing The reservoir contains the liquid while the dispensing system in fluid communication with the reservoir dispenses the liquid To maintain the liquid at the desired working storage or elevated temperatures a heat source is also located within the interior space of the housing and is operably associated with the reservoir A control is operably associated with the heat source and dispensing system for respectively controlling the temperature of the liquid in the reservoir and the flow of the liquid through the dispensing system An electrical generator is also preferably located on the cart and operably associated with the control for selectively providing electrical energy to at least the heat source and optionally the pnmp of the dispensing system 105 120 __ 40 115 c WE 755 CJS gO 121 c o 700 1 80 110 2 0 30 121 70

111111 12 54 US007232230B2 United States Patent 10 Bala 45 SURGICAL MICROSCOPE DRAPE WITH REMOVABLE LENS ASSEMBLY 76 Inventor Andrew J Bala 48 Golf Ave Claredon Hills IL US 60514 Notice Subject to any disclaimer the term of this patent is extended or adjusted under 35 U S c 154 b by 151 days 21 Appl No 111146 333 22 Filed Patent No US 7 232 230 B2 Date of Patent Jun 19 2007 Al 5 467 223 A 11 1995 Cleveland et al 359 510 6 024 454 A 2 2000 Horan et al 359 510 2005 0094269 5 2005 Moses et al 359 510 cited by examiner Primary Examiner Mark A Robinson 74 Attorney Agent or Firm Olson Hierl Ltd ABSTRACT 57 Jun 6 2005 65 Prior Publication Data US 2005 0286130 Al The present invention relates to a surgical microscope drape with a removable lens assembly for use with surgical microscopes The drape assembly comprises an elongated hollow enclosure of sheet form material having a first end defining an access opening and a second end defining a hole and at least four ocular pockets The access opening enables the drape assembly to be pulled over the body of a surgical microscope while the four ocular pockets each cover corresponding ocular ports of the microscope A view portal located on the enclosure at the hole is adapted to be located within a cavity of the objective lens barrel The portal houses a removable lens assembly that includes a window Multiple lens assemblies can be packaged together with a microscope drape to form a kit Dec 29 2005 Related U S Application Data 63 Continuation in part of application No 10 395 757 filed on Mar 24 2003 now Pat No 6 902 278 51 Int Cl A61B 19108 2006 01 U S Cl 359 510 Field of Classification Search 359 510 6001121 See application file for complete search history 52 58 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 56 References Cited U S PATENT DOCUMENTS 5 155 624 A 19 Claims 7 Drawing Sheets 1011992 Flagler 359 510 60 II 64 82 256 410 420

111111 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 us 20060254887Al United States 12 Patent Application Publication 19 Aubry et al 43 S4 SANITARY CONVEYOR 76 Inventors Larry Aubry Hampshire IL US Joe Zabala Algonquin IL US Correspondence Address David A Gottardo Attorney at Law Suite 01 918 South Kenilworth Avenue Oak Park IL 60304 1913 US 21 Appl No 111430 417 22 Filed May 9 2006 Related U S Application Data 60 Provisional application No 60 680 193 filed on May 11 200S Provisional application No 601729 867 filed on Oct 24 200S Publication Classification SI S2 10 Int Cl B65G 21108 2006 01 U S Cl 198 860 3 S7 Pub No US 2006 0254887 Al Pub Date Nov 16 2006 ABSTRACT This invention relates generally to conveyors particularly to a sanitary conveyor adapted for use in production applications requiring usually frequent periodic cleaning procedures in strict compliance with sanitary standards The conveyor comprises a frame which comprises a conveyor bed supported by a plurality of legs or a suspension system and at least one rotatable roller supported by the frame At least one endless belt is in contact with the at least one roller of the conveyor the at least one belt defining both an upper portion conveying run and lower portion return run with the upper portion conveying run supported by the conveyor bed At least one longitudinal shield is movably attached to the frame and is movable between at least opened and closed positions with the at least one longitudinal shield located laterally of at least the conveyor bed when the shield is in the closed position At least one catch pan may be removably supported by the frame of the conveyor below the lower portion or return run of the at least one endless belt to catch any wayward particulate matter and or residual drips that may fall from the lower portion or return run of the belt At least one shelf may be defined on the at least one movable shield for removably supporting removable conveyor bed components during cleaning operations 40 135 434 47q 49a 135 40 Je

111111 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 us 20060100483Al United States 12 Patent Application Publication 19 Sundet et al 43 54 INTEGRATED VIEWING ASSEMBLY FOR AN ENDOSCOPE 76 Inventors Scott A Sundet Edina MN US Mark F Brown Plymouth MN US Craig L Riedl Long Lake MN US Steven E Lombardi New Brighton MN US Thomas C Barthel Becker MN US Correspondence Address OLSON HIERL LTD 20 NORTH WACKER DRIVE 36TH FLOOR CHICAGO IL 60606 US 21 Appl No 10 984 165 22 Filed Nov 9 2004 Publication Classification 51 Int Cl A61B 1 00 A61B 1 12 10 2006 01 2006 01 52 57 Pub No US 2006 0100483 Al Pub Date May 11 2006 U S Cl 600 131 6001120 6001156 6001182 600 114 ABSTRACT An integrated viewing assembly for an endoscope having an eyepiece and a handle incorporating a light source The viewing assembly includes a hub having distal and proximal ends a middle portion and an outer surface defining a port The distal end defines a receiver in fluid communication with the port and adapted for onnection to an endotracheal tube The port is adapted for connection to a gas source A stylus is constructed and arranged to be fixedly connected to the hub within the receiver Viewing and lighting conduits are carried by the hub and stylus A coupler is located on the proximal end of the hub about the viewing conduit and is adapted for connection to the eyepiece A connector on the middle portion of the hub connects to the handle The receiver is located a predetermined distance from the longitudinal axis of the handle to facilitate tactile contact with a flange on the endotracheal tube connected to the receiver by the practitioner holding the handle Preferably the coupler connector and hub are formed in one piece lit

111111 19 12 us 20050272586Al United States Patent Application Publication 10 Germain et ai 43 54 GRIPPER FOR A WEB FOLDING CYLINDER 76 Inventors Patrick C St Germain Iron River WI US Vernon C Wickman Port Wing WI US Correspondence Address OLSON HIERL LTD 36th Floor 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 US 21 Appl No 10 861 057 22 Filed Jun 4 2004 Publication Classification 51 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 Int CI B31F 1 08 S 52 57 Pub No US 2005 0272586 Al Pub Date Dec 8 2005 U S CI 493 428 ABSTRACT The present invention provides an improved gripper for a folding cylinder of a folding machine Each gripper is independently actuated and includes a gripper member and cam follower arm having their own springs to provide a gripping force and to allow it to operate separately from other gripper members on the same folding cylinder The force to open the gripper prior to the material to be folded being tucked into the folding cylinder opening is generated by the involute profile on the cam arm which pushes against the involute profile on each gripper member Independently actuated grippers provide the advantage that the folding operation is not susceptible to material thickness variations and it is possible to fold materials with a different thickness on different lanes of a web folding machine

111111 12 10 St Germain et ai 45 75 Inventors Patrick C St Germain Iron River WI US Vernon C Wickman Port Wing WI US Assignee Specialty Systems Advanced Machinery Inc Iron River WI US Notice 21 Appl No 10 447 022 22 Filed Subject to any disclaimer the term of this patent is extended or adjusted under 35 U S c 154 b by 0 days May 28 2003 Prior Publication Data 65 US 2004 0242394 A1 Dec 2 2004 Int CI B31F 1 08 U S CI 493 424 493 434 Field of Search 493 424 434 493 442 432 476 405 56 References Cited U S PATENT DOCUMENTS 4 624 654 5 015 317 5 492 588 5 842 964 6 024 682 6 422 552 A A A A A B1 11 1986 5 1991 2 1996 12 1998 2 2000 7 2002 Patent No US 6 942 610 B2 Date of Patent Sep 13 200S 6 440 053 B1 8 2002 Niedermeyer 493 416 6 656 102 B1 12 2003 Nagano 493 423 WEB FOLDING MACHINE 51 52 58 US006942610B2 United States Patent 54 73 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 Boyd et al 493 194 Corey et al 156 197 Weder et al 156 251 Huber et al 493 434 Mandel et al 493 23 Chesno et al 270 32 cited by examiner Primary Examiner ugene Kim 74 Attorney Agent or Firm Olson Hierl Ltd ABSTRACT 57 A web folding machine for folding a continuously fed web into folded segments is disclosed The machine includes a frame upon which the other components of the machine are mounted A web supply provides continuous web material to these other components of the machine with multiple feeds of the web material being processed in parallel relationship to one another In one embodiment of the invention web is pulled from a web supply by a pull roll station which engages the web material to feed it at an approximately constant feed rate to a metering roll station After proceeding through the metering roll station the web reaches the folding station where the web it is folded into a folded segment In yet another embodiment of the invention the web is first fed to a folding board that folds the web longitudinally After the web is folded longitudinally by the folding board it is fed to a pivoting marker web guide station that periodically pivots to vertically displace the web to create a marker In a different embodiment of the invention the folded segments are moved from the folding station to a packing station which segregates the folded segments into accumulations and conveys the accumulations of folded segments away from the folding station 13 Claims 22 Drawing Sheets 10 420 I I I I 40 100 I I 300 I II I I v J 600

111111 12 10 Bala 45 SURGICAL MICROSCOPE DRAPE ASSEMBLY 76 Inventor Andrew J Bala 48 Golf Ave Clarendon Hills IL US 60514 Notice Subject to any disclaimer the term of this patent is extended or adjusted under 35 U S c 154 b by 89 days 21 Appl No 10 395 757 22 Filed 65 Prior Publication Data 57 References Cited U S PATENT DOCUMENTS 3 528 720 4 183 613 4 266 663 4 561 540 4 799 779 5 052 789 5 301 657 5 311 358 5 608 574 A A A A A A A A A Catalog Hospital Products Catalog Pricelist Advanced Medical Designs Inc Marietta Georgia 28 pages undated Brochure The Science The Surgeon One with Zeiss Opmi Drapes Carl Zeiss Surgical Products Division Thornwood New York 4 pgs Feb 1996 Brochure Products Microscope and Equipment Covers by MTI Medical Technique Inc Tuscon Arizona 4 pages undated Primary Examiner Mohammad Sikder 74 Attorney Agent or Firm Olson Hierl Ltd Int CI G02B 11 04 U S CI 359 510 359 511 359 507 Field of Search 359 510 511 507 359 606 206 316 1 600 121 122 56 Patent No US 6 902 278 B2 Date of Patent Jun 7 2005 Mar 24 2003 US 2004 0190140 A1 Sep 30 2004 9 1970 1 1980 5 1981 12 1985 1 1989 10 1991 4 1994 5 1994 3 1997 Treace 350 61 Walchle et al 350 65 Geraci 206 223 Hunter et al 206 305 Mesmer 350 585 Kleinberg 359 375 Lafferty et al 128 6 Pederson et al 359 510 Heinrich 359 510 Continued FOREIGN PATENT DOCUMENTS WO US006902278B2 United States Patent 54 51 52 58 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 WO 98 50826 11 1998 OTHER PUBLICATIONS Brochure Optics One Surgical Microscope Draping System A New Standard in Precise Optics for Microscope Drape by MTI Medical Technique Inc Tuscon Arizona 4 pages undated YO ABSTRACT The present invention relates to a surgical microscope drape assembly for use with surgical microscopes in an operating room or similar sterile environment In one embodiment of the invention the drape assembly comprises an elongated hollow enclosure of sheet form material having a first end defining an access opening and a second end defining a hole and at least 4 ocular pockets The access opening of the enclosure allows access to the interior of the enclosure to enable the drape assembly to be pulled over the body of a surgical microscope while the at least four ocular pockets each cover a corresponding ocular port of the microscope to enable the drape assembly to be used on a variety of microscope heads A view portal preferably located on the enclosure at the hole proximal to the second end includes a cylindrical frame with a window support adapted to be located within a cavity of the objective lens barrel of a microscope and a flange adapted for attachment to the sheet form material of the drape assembly about the hole The window of the view portal is acutely inclined to minimize glare from an the illumination source and may include at least one layer of anti reflective coating to at least the upper surface of the window Optimal viewability through the window occurs when the view portal is mounted on the objective lens barrel to have a rotational orientation of the window inclination towards a first or second ocular port of the microscope A locator is preferably located on the cylindrical frame to rotationally orient the view portal of the drape assembly in relation to the objective lens barrel of the microscope when mounted thereon 36 Claims 4 Drawing Sheets

111111 12 10 Langlois et ai 45 PRODUCT STORAGE AND DISPENSING SYSTEM 75 Inventors Carl M Langlois Port Allen LA US David G Belanger Prairieville LA US K Randall Russ St Francisville LA US H Norman Saurage III Baton Rouge LA US 73 Assignee Community Coffee Company L L c Baton Rouge LA US Notice Appl No 10 386 845 22 Filed WO 57 Int CI B65D 83 06 U S CI 222 152 222 185 1 222 189 06 222 189 09 222 547 Field of Search 222 53 152 180 181 3 222 189 06 189 09 195 544 547 59 561 References Cited U S PATENT DOCUMENTS A A A A A A 5 1938 12 1953 7 1963 6 1974 8 1976 3 1980 Nicholson 118 694 Sams 604 232 Murray 222 129 Blicher et al 222 77 Boyer et al 222 425 Romero et al 222 53 Romero et al 222 53 Dalton et al 222 532 Wallace et al 222 162 Dalton et al 222 560 Semenenko 222 1 Schroeder et al 141 322 WO 96 33128 10 1996 ABSTRACT As storage and dispensing system for the storage of dispensable products under atmospherically modified conditions and for the dispensing of such products from the system The system is for use with dispensable products more particularly for use with roasted whole bean coffee in any retailing application to extend shelf life of the product The invention comprises a storage and dispensing container a valve for enabling a fluid communication between the container and an atmosphere modification source vacuum pump inert gas insertion device or other oxygen depletion mechanism and a gateway for opening the container to the atmosphere and dispensing the product therefrom A merchandising unit for storing and dispensing perishables includes a plurality of the above described vacuum storage and dispensing containers US 2004 0178232 A1 Sep 16 2004 2 116 300 2 662 664 3 097 828 3 820 687 3 976 109 4 191 223 7 1989 6 1990 9 1990 8 1995 8 1996 9 1997 2 1999 11 1999 11 2000 7 2001 1 2002 4 2002 Primary Examiner l Casimer lacyna 74 Attorney Agent or Firm Olson Hierl Ltd Prior Publication Data 56 A A A A A A A A A B1 B1 B1 FOREIGN PATENT DOCUMENTS Mar 12 2003 65 Patent No US 6 883 686 B2 Date of Patent Apr 26 2005 4 850 304 4 936 833 4 957 221 5 437 393 5 542 583 5 669 528 5 871 120 5 979 717 6 145 705 6 257 464 6 341 715 6 374 875 Subject to any disclaimer the term of this patent is extended or adjusted under 35 U S c 154 b by 0 days 21 58 US006883686B2 United States Patent 54 51 52 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 Campos 221 106 Le Vern Decker 222 23 Griin 259 4 Brock 222 53 Bailey 141 9 Bourgeois 141 18 36 Claims 11 Drawing Sheets 75 70 97

111111 12 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 US006814698B2 United States Patent 10 Barthel et ai 45 54 ENDOSCOPE WITH FLEXIBLE LIGHT GUIDE HAVING OFFSET DISTAL END 75 Inventors Thomas Clement Barthel Becker MN US Scott Allen Sundet Edina MN US Craig Louis Riedl Long Lake MN US Dinh Thuc Ha Blaine MN US 73 Assignee Clarus Medical LLC Minneapolis MN US Notice 4 279 245 4 327 711 4 349 032 4 669 172 4 893 613 5 003 963 5 127 393 5 168 864 5 183 031 5 318 008 5 346 504 5 394 865 5 512 034 5 580 147 5 685 824 5 735 792 5 842 973 5 846 183 5 921 917 5 941 816 5 951 463 6 200 306 6 203 494 6 402 687 Subject to any disclaimer the term of this patent is extended or adjusted under 35 U S c 154 b by 0 days 21 Appl No 09 972 812 22 Filed Oct 5 2001 Prior Publication Data 65 US 2003 0069473 A1 Apr 10 2003 51 52 58 Int CI A61B 1 00 U S CI 600 139 129 160 Field of Search 600 120 171 600 182 160 139 146 164 107 144 176 177 190 199 105 127 129 56 6 1933 3 1935 4 1937 8 1943 1 1967 7 1972 11 1975 5 1978 13 57 A 19 Claims 2 Drawing Sheets y 8ft 414 f I 600 139 600 152 600 104 600 139 606 192 600 199 600 138 362 551 600 194 600 146 600 144 600 139 ABSTRACT 4 r 0 Takagi et al Takagi Koyata Petruzzi Hake Bullard et al McFarlin et al Shockey Rossoff Bullard Ortiz et al Salerno Finn et al Salerno Takei Vanden Hoek et al Bullard Chilcoat Barthel et al Barthel et al Lombardi et al Klostermeyer et al Moriyama Ouchi An optical fiber viewing assembly for an endoscope has a light guide with an elastically flexible portion and a substantially rigid pre curved distal portion The viewing assembly is particularly suited for traversing bends of relatively small radii in an endotracheal breathing tube without scraping accumulated biological material from the inner surface of the breathing tube that could collect on the distal end of the light guide and obscure the endoscopic view Wolf Wolf Peck Cameron Wallace Zukowski 600 120 Zimmer 600 104 Bullard 600 188 eX If _ 1 T t 7 1981 5 1982 9 1982 6 1987 1 1990 4 1991 7 1992 12 1992 2 1993 6 1994 9 1994 3 1995 4 1996 12 1996 11 1997 4 1998 12 1998 12 1998 7 1999 8 1999 9 1999 3 2001 3 2001 6 2002 Primary Examiner Beverly M Flanagan 74 Attorney Agent or Firm Olson Hierl Ltd U S PATENT DOCUMENTS A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A B1 B1 B1 cited by examiner References Cited 1 915 811 1 995 196 2 076 741 2 325 831 3 297 022 3 677 262 3 918 439 4 086 919 Patent No US 6 814 698 B2 Date of Patent Nov 9 2004 l A L 1 A O 3 fA 4l

111111 12 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 US006589212Bl United States Patent 10 Navis 45 Patent No US 6 589 212 Bl Date of Patent Jui 8 2003 5 397 311 A 5 501 670 A 54 GUIDE FOR SURGICAL DEVICE 75 Inventor 73 Assignee Janin Group Inc Naperville IL US Notice John A Navis Naperville IL US 3 1995 Walker et al 604 160 3 1996 Sak 604 110 OTHER PUBLICATIONS Subject to any disclaimer the term of this patent is extended or adjusted under 35 U S c 154 b by 0 days Medigroup Inc Peritoneoscopic Placement of Catheters 11 97 cited by examiner 21 Appl No 09 436 118 Primary Examiner Brian L Casler Assistant Examiner Ann Y Lam 74 Attorney Agent or Firm Olson Hierl Ltd 22 Filed 57 51 52 58 Int CI A61M 5 178 U S CI 604 164 01 Field of Search 604 164 01 164 09 604 164 11 164 12 158 163 264 523 93 01 Nov 8 1999 5 1990 Grayzel The present invention comprises a surgical implement guide sized for insertion into and compatible with tissues The invention includes a hollow shaft formed of a flexible material with memory to return to a predetermined configuration where the shaft defines a central passageway of variable inside diameter and is adapted to receive a catheter or other surgical tool or instrument The central passageway terminates in an access opening and allows for insertion and removal of the catheter or tool An elongated tab member having at least one surface or portion thereof which is textured extends from the shaft and positioned adj acent the access opening acting as a handle to assist the user in removing the catheter A tip is included opposite the tab to assist in the insertion of the guide and thus the catheter or tool 8 1990 Vadher 6 1993 Sinko et al 48 Claims 12 Drawing Sheets References Cited 56 U S PATENT DOCUMENTS 3 877 429 4 023 559 4 252 131 4 498 902 4 581 025 4 596 559 4 921 479 4 946 446 5 221 263 52 C 50 A A A A A A A A A 18 46 C 4 48 ABSTRACT 4 1975 Rasumoff 5 1977 Gaskell 2 1981 Hon et al 2 1985 Ash et al 4 1986 Timmermans 6 1986 Fleischhacker 604 170 20 12 24 d 2 124 5 5 14 c 10 32 26 45 40 iAWJI1TIlj3O 44 43 28

111111 12 US006536706Bl United States Patent 10 St Germain et ai 45 54 SELF LIFTING SHAFTLESS UNWIND STAND 75 Inventors Patrick C St Germain Iron River WI US Vernon C Wickman Port Wing WI US 73 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 4 893 763 A 1 1990 Wales et al 242 559 1 cited by examiner Primary Examiner John Q Nguyen 74 Attorney Agent or Firm Olson Hierl Ltd Assignee Specialty Systems Advanced Machinery Inc Iron River WI US ABSTRACT 57 Notice 21 Appl No 09 947 621 22 Filed 51 52 58 Int CI B65H 19 00 U S CI 242 559 1 Field of Search 242 559 559 1 242 559 2 533 4 533 5 414 911 Subject to any disclaimer the term of this patent is extended or adjusted under 35 U S c 154 b by 0 days Sep 6 2001 References Cited 56 Patent No US 6 536 706 BI Date of Patent Mar 25 2003 An apparatus for lifting a roll of previously wound material and for unwinding the material from the roll is disclosed The apparatus includes a hollow column around which a lift arm assembly is moved from a load position to an unwind position A lifting mechanism for lifting the roll after it is loaded at the load position is also provided A plurality of lift arm assemblies can be provided so that a stand by roll can be loaded onto the apparatus to be quickly rotated into an unwinding position The lift arm assembly supports the roll without the use of a shaft through the core of the roll A drive motor is provided which includes a splined shaft for engaging the roll and turning the roll to unwind the material therefrom U S PATENT DOCUMENTS 4 706 905 A 6 Claims 7 Drawing Sheets 11 1987 Torres 242 559 38 164 ______ 76 24 22 96 26 27 29 98

111111 12 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 US006383124Bl United States Patent 10 St Germain et ai 45 54 HIGH SPEED PAPER FOLDING MACHINE 76 Inventors Patrick C St Germain R R 2 Box 100B Iron River WI US 54847 Vernon C Wickman R R 1 Box 65 Port Wing WI US 54865 Notice 2 328 814 2 703 238 3 640 522 3 758 102 3 870 292 4 519 597 4 790 804 5 000 729 5 004 451 5 405 126 5 429 578 5 468 209 5 846 177 This patent issued on a continued prosecution application filed under 37 CFR 1 53 d and is subject to the twenty year patent term provisions of 35 U S c 154 a 2 Subject to any disclaimer the term of this patent is extended or adjusted under 35 U S c 154 b by 0 days Patent No US 6 383 124 Bl Date of Patent May 7 2002 A A A A A A A A A A A A A 9 1943 3 1955 2 1972 9 1973 3 1975 5 1985 12 1988 3 1991 4 1991 4 1995 7 1995 11 1995 12 1998 Laukhuff Hand Olemann et al Munn et al Bradley DeSanto Gotou et al Yamauchi Prum Mack Calbrix et al Rohrhiursch et al Mayr 493 424 493 424 493 424 493 424 cited by examiner 21 Appl No 09 345 574 Primary Examiner ugene Kim 74 Attorney Agent or Firm Olson Hierl Ltd 22 Filed 57 Jun 30 1999 Related U S Application Data 63 Continuation in part of application No 09 045 754 filed on Mar 20 1998 now abandoned 51 52 Int CI B31B 1 14 U S CI 493 353 493 354 493 359 493 424 493 425 493 442 Field of Search 493 432 433 493 359 353 354 424 425 369 370 357 406 407 442 454 53 116 117 120 429 58 References Cited 56 U S PATENT DOCUMENTS 2 137 978 A 11 1938 Mills et al ABSTRACT A high speed paper folding machine for cutting a continuously fed web of paper into sections and folding said sections is disclosed The machine includes a rotating hollow drum on which the web is deposited and on which the cutting and folding operations are performed without transferring the web or the cut or folded sections off of the drum The drum includes a knife for cutting the web The knife preferably is situated within the drum interior and adapted to extend through elongated apertures defined on the drum outer surface Grippers on the drum hold the web on the drum through the operation At least one folding station is operably associated with the drum At least one pack off station can be provided for stacking the folded product in separate stacks 29 Claims 17 Drawing Sheets

111111 12 US006349638Bl United States Patent 10 Thompson 45 54 DUAL DIE CHIP COMPACTOR 75 Inventor 73 Assignee Prab Inc Kalamazoo MI US Notice Subject to any disclaimer the term of this patent is extended or adjusted under 35 U S c 154 b by 0 days Appl No 09 395 510 22 Filed 51 52 Int CI B30B 11 14 U S CI 100 218 100 224 100 906 425 261 425 359 Field of Search 100 218 224 100 229 R 246 906 425 261 359 Sep 14 1999 References Cited 56 U S PATENT DOCUMENTS 975 844 1 822 939 2 110 972 2 327 117 2 359 674 2 830 530 2 892 397 3 416 436 3 554 117 3 651 755 3 736 085 3 752 059 3 811 813 3 907 474 3 980 014 4 123 210 4 124 338 4 232 600 4 303 412 4 389 928 4 557 190 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A 11 1910 Egbert 100 229 R 9 1931 3 1938 8 1943 10 1944 4 1958 6 1959 12 1968 1 1971 3 1972 5 1973 8 1973 5 1974 9 1975 9 1976 10 1978 11 1978 11 1980 12 1981 6 1983 12 1985 Stout Dinzl Lorant 100 224 Pollock Powell Finkelstein Teznka 100 218 Goldkuhle Gati Mitchell Boyer Taccone Blaser et al McEwen et al Schulz Mitchell Le Jeune Baikoff Burgin Vezzani Patent No US 6 349 638 BI Date of Patent Feb 26 2002 5 039 294 5 059 372 5 088 399 5 188 848 5 391 069 5 524 534 5 542 348 5 664 492 Edward A Thompson Kalamazoo MI US 21 58 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 A A A A A A A A 8 1991 Gautier et al 10 1991 Klais 425 359 2 1992 2 1993 2 1995 6 1996 8 1996 9 1997 Cacace et al Taddei Bendzick Dietel Bendzick Bendzick FOREIGN PATENT DOCUMENTS CH GB GB SU SU 505688 1397133 2088331 617285 677951 4 1971 6 1975 6 1982 6 1978 8 1979 OTHER PUBLICATIONS Jorgensen Conveyor Chi Pactor Brochure Bulletin 96 M C P Inc Puck Master Brochure cited by examiner Primary Examiner Stephen F Gerrity 74 Attorney Agent or Firm Olson Hierl Ltd 57 ABSTRACT A briquetting machine for compacting metal chips into briquettes with a movable die that provides plural die cavities After metal chips are loaded into a loading chamber from a hopper a chip compacting ram pushes the chips at a high speed and low pressure into one of several bores disposed within a sliding die gate and against an endplate The bore and endplate together constitute a die and define at least two die cavities After the ram reaches a predetermined low pressure the ram then proceeds at a relatively low speed and relatively high pressure to compress the chips within the die into a briquette Upon reaching a predetermined compaction pressure the ram retracts from the bore After such time the die gate is moved to a location where one bore lies before an ejector cylinder The ejector cylinder then extends into the bore expelling the briquette from the bore 8 Claims 5 Drawing Sheets

111111 12 US006349519Bl United States Patent 10 Beller 45 54 APPARATUS FOR SECURING SHEETING 76 Inventor Brad F Beller 400 Harvest Gate Lake in the Hills IL US 60102 Notice Subject to any disclaimer the term of this patent is extended or adjusted under 35 U S c 154 b by 0 days Appl No 09 451 174 22 Filed 51 52 Int CI E04B 2 00 U S CI 52 410 52 411 52 417 52 506 01 Field of Search 52 553 554 558 52 559 506 01 410 411 417 Nov 30 1999 References Cited 56 U S PATENT DOCUMENTS 1 263 219 1 927 436 2 109 673 4 288 951 4 382 353 4 445 306 4 525 967 4 653 246 A A A A A A A A 4 1918 9 1933 3 1938 9 1981 5 1983 5 1984 7 1985 3 1987 Patent No US 6 349 519 Bl Date of Patent Feb 26 2002 4 885 887 4 963 430 5 242 736 5 469 671 5 488 807 5 497 596 5 577 361 5 922 432 5 937 603 A A A A A A A A A 12 1989 Simmons et al 52 410 10 1990 9 1993 11 1995 2 1996 3 1996 11 1996 7 1999 8 1999 Kish et al Van Erden et al Rathgeber et al 52 58 Terrenzio et al 52 555 Zatkulak Grabek Jr 52 543 Kalal Zeidler 52 408 cited by examiner 21 58 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 Fischer 52 549 Fischer 52 529 McGee 52 478 Carlson et al 52 94 Kelly 52 305 5 X Schauffele Simpson Hepler Primary Examiner Beth A Stephan Assistant Examiner Brian E Glessner 74 Attorney Agent or Firm Olson Hierl Ltd 57 ABSTRACT A batten for securing sheeting to a substrate is comprised of a lengthwise strip having fastening surfaces thereon The fastening surfaces are spacially related along the length of the strip to coincide with the spacial relationship present between structural members of a standard wall structure The fastening surfaces thus serve as indicators of the locations of such structural members Each fastening surface includes a moisture barrier that forms a moisture tight seal around a fastener when driven through the fastening surface and sheeting and into the substrate 14 Claims 5 Drawing Sheets 43 43 r 42 40 49 44 46 48 45 4S

111111 United States Patent 19 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 US006047958A 11 Marinkovic 45 Patent Number Date of Patent 6 047 958 Apr 11 2000 54 ADJUSTABLE PALLET 57 75 Inventor 73 Assignee Active Automation Inc Elk Grove Village Ill 21 Appl No 09 345 687 22 Filed 51 52 58 Int CI B25B 1 20 U S CI 269 43 269 44 Field of Search 269 43 44 45 269 139 218 242 243 156 289 R An adjustable pallet for securing a plurality of elongated workpieces to the work table of a machine tool The pallet comprises a rectangular substantially planar base having three horizontally disposed plates attached thereto Each of the three plates has an array of apertures therethrough arranged in a predetermined grid pattern The grid patterns on the three plates correspond to one another The middle of the three plates is adjustably slidable with regard to the top and bottom plates which are fixedly attached to one another The top and bottom plates are attached to one another with their respective apertures in registry or alignment The pallet utilizes thumb nut assemblies to threadedly adjust the displacement of the middle plate with regard to the top and bottom plates The middle plate is adjustably movable to a position that allows the apertures therein to be in registry or alignment with those of the top and bottom plates When the apertures of the three plates are in registry an elongated workpiece can be inserted into one or more of the through opening formed by the aligned apertures With the workpieces inserted into the desired through openings the operator can rotate the thumb nut assemblies to move the middle plate and the apertures therein out of alignment with the apertures in the top and bottom plates The displacement of the middle plate against each workpiece thus secures each workpiece within the pallet 56 Sinisa V Marinkovic Skokie Ill Jun 30 1999 References Cited U S PATENT DOCUMENTS 4 557 371 12 1985 Yonezawa 5 201 502 4 1993 Schneider 5 363 563 11 1994 Hunter 5 391 230 2 1995 Pasteclci et al Primary Examiner Timothy V Eley Assistant Examiner Benjamin M Halpern Attorney Agent or Firm Olson Hierl Ltd 269 43 ABSTRACT 9 Claims 3 Drawing Sheets