They Invented What? (No. 124)
U.S. Pat. No. 5,419,345: Hairpiece.
What is claimed is:
1. A hairpiece attachment device for attaching a hairpiece to a central scalp bald area of a user’s head, said device comprising:
a first component attachable to said central scalp bald area, said first component having an inner edge and a first plurality of hinge-type hollow cylindrical segments spaced along said inner edge;
a second component on which a hairpiece is attachable, said second component having an outer edge and a second plurality of hinge-type hollow cylindrical segments spaced along said outer edge;
said first and second pluralities of hinge-type segments aligned to interfit with one another to form a continuous passageway through said segments;
two flexible pins, each said pin insertable through an opposite end of the passageway of said hinge-type segments, thereby attaching said first component to said second component such that insertion…
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They Invented What? (No. 123)
JW Note: Wishing a Happy Holidays to all! See you in 2020!
U.S. Pat. No. 7,258,592: Santa Claus visit kit.
JW Note: Wishing a Happy Holidays to all! See you in 2009!
What is claimed is:
1. A kit for creating an illusion that suggests a Santa Claus visit in a premises, said kit comprising:
a) items revealed to a child audience comprising
i) a displayer Christmas diorama that, when assembled, at least partly bounds a region in which small items can be placed, said diorama having a plurality of panels, a first image being imprinted on one of said panels;
ii) amusement items for use by at least a member of said child audience in carrying out steps that said child audience is invited to believe will assist Santa Claus in making said visit; and
b) items at least temporarily concealed from the child audience, said concealed items comprising means for making boot print…
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Ward Law Office launches video series for inventors, small businesses
Information provided by Ward Law Office
Ward Law Office, located in the Historic Laird Arcade in Tiffin, has recently launched a new video series for inventors, entrepreneurs, and small businesses, Patently Good Ideas.
The initial set of videos explains the three basic steps that every inventor should takebeforefiling a patent application, namely: 1) properly document your invention; 2) avoid the public disclosure; and 3) do a prior art search. Links to all the videos can be found at https://wardpatent.com/patently-good-ideas/ or on the firm’s Youtube channel.
Founding partner Jake Ward, Registered Patent Attorney, believe these videos are a must-see for all inventors and entrepreneurs, and especially those who are new to the patenting process. There is lots of valuable (and free) information in these videos explaining what actions can and should be taken before ever speaking with a patent attorney. If these three basic steps…
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They Invented What? (No. 122)
U.S. Pat. No. 4,432,545: Non-lethal cock fighting system.
What is claimed is:
1. Apparatus for conducting and scoring cock fights between two combating birds, said apparatus comprising, in combination:
(a) individual switch means mounted upon each leg of each bird in place of or in covering relation to the natural spur, each of said switch means including a member movable along the axis of the natural spur in response to a blow struck substantially along said axis and by a distance commensurate with the force of said blow;
(b) means for generating an individual electrical signal upon each movement of said member by at least a minimum increment of said distance, said signal having a parameter distinctive to each of said switch means and to a plurality of distinct increments of said distance;
(c) means attached to the skin of each bird in a…
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Presenting “You Don’t Need a Patent If…” to the Grand Rapids Inventors Network (GRIN) in Grand Rapids, MI, on December 10, 2019.
December 10th Meeting
You Don’t Need a Patent If…
Do you need a patent to be a successful inventor, entrepreneur, or business owner? Must you have a patent to protect your intellectual property? Patent Attorney Jacob M. Ward will introduce us to some scenarios of where an inventor just might not need a patent! Join us as Jake presents an informative program “You Don’t Need a Patent If…”.
This month’s guest speakers is Jake Ward. Mr. Ward is a founding partner of Ward Law Office LLC. He is a registered U.S. Patent Attorney, and also a registered Canadian Patent Agent, non-resident. Jacob is the founding author of the legal blog “Anticipate This!,” as well as an adjunct professor at the University of Toledo, College of Law where he teaches courses in both Patent Law and Patent Practice.
Come prepared to learn and ask questions that will help you learn more about patents!
New Meeting location
This month we will be holding the meeting at GRCC
There is limited parking UNDER the Wisner-Bottrall ATC (enter from Ransom St.) available on a first-come basis at no charge. Handicapped parking is located here. Additionally, there is ramp parking available for $6.00 after 5:00 PM, which can be paid by cash, credit/debit at the ramp exit machines.
Free street parking after 6 pm
Map of GRCC
They Invented What? (No. 121)
U.S. Pat. No. 7,113,911: Voice Communication Concerning a Local Entity.
What is claimed is:
1. A system for enabling verbal communication on behalf of a local entity with a nearby user, the system comprising:
user equipment, intended to be carried by a user, comprising a wireless communication subsystem, and a contact-data input subsystem for receiving contact data;
a contact-data providing arrangement located at the local entity for making available to a user near the local entity or to the user equipment carried by that user, contact data identifying a voice service associated with the entity but separately hosted;
a communications infrastructure comprising at least a wireless network for communicating with the wireless communication subsystem of the user equipment;
an audio output arrangement forming part of the user equipment, or located in the locality of the local entity and connected to the communication infrastructure;
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They Invented What? (No. 120)
JW Note: Wishing you a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving holiday!
U.S. Pat. No. 4,934,420: Gravy separating device.
JW Note: Wishing you a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving holiday.
What is claimed is:
1. A device for separating liquids having different specific gravities, comprising:
a funnel-like separating member having a funnel section, an opening in an upper end of said funnel section and conduit means coupled to and extending down from a lower end of said funnel section for supplying liquid from said funnel section;
said separating member being at least partially transparent to permit viewing of liquids therein;
stop cock means positioned in said conduit means for selectively permitting passage of liquid through said conduit means;
a container having an open upper end;
cover means removably mounted on said container in covering relation to the open upper end of said container, said cover means having an opening therein for receiving said conduit means so as to support said…
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They Invented What? (No. 119)
U.S. Pat. No. 5,320,571: Dummy for use as sham passenger in car.
What is claimed is:
1. A dummy for use as a sham passenger in a car, comprising: a head, limbs, and a trunk; wherein said trunk comprises a neck containing therein a retaining disk provided with a serrated portion, a V-shaped connection rod having a support rod attached thereto in a manner such that said support rod passes freely through the retaining disk and is substantially perpendicular to an underside of said retaining disk, said connection rod having two ends, each of which is fastened to one end of a biasing means having another end that is fastened to a fastening ring which is attached to the retaining disk, said serrated portion of said retaining disk being so arranged as to mesh with a pinion having a shaft coupled with a rotating piece extending into a…
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