Donald Nels Nelson

US Patent:

56738129, Oct 7, 1997

Filed:

Aug 11, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/514324

Inventors:

Donald C. Nelson - Medina OH

Assignee:

S.G.D., Inc. - Medina OH

International Classification:

G07F 1100

US Classification:

221 82

Abstract:

An automatic golf ball dispenser wherein a hopper containing a large number of golf balls, which rest upon a rotary disc that is driven by a motor. To operate the dispenser, a customer deposits a form of currency into a control box, thereby actuating the rotary disc that will then dispense the desired number of golf balls to the customer. Controls contained within the control box govern various functions such as, how many balls are to be dispensed, ensuring that adequate safety features are in place, and checking that the dispenser is operating in a proper manner. The present invention also has an alternative wherein a signal is transmitted from the control box to a separate receiver indicating when the dispenser is in need of service.

US Patent:

57113300, Jan 27, 1998

Filed:

Aug 11, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/514323

Inventors:

Donald C. Nelson - Medina OH

Assignee:

S.G.D. Co., Inc. - Medina OH

International Classification:

B08B 104

US Classification:

134133

Abstract:

An automated golf ball washer is provided with an integral agitation ball delivery means that is driven from the same power source that performs the golf ball cleaning function. The shaft that drives the washing mechanism has a cam thereon, that drives a reciprocating rod into the box holding the golf balls to be washed. The reciprocating action of the rod forces any balls jammed in the box to become dislodged, thereby encouraging a continuous feed of golf balls to the washing device.

US Patent:

56180802, Apr 8, 1997

Filed:

Oct 10, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/541862

Inventors:

Brian K. Sullivan - Livonia MI
Graham J. Britain - Canton MI
Donald F. Nelson - Dearborn MI

Assignee:

Ford Motor Company - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

B60J 506

US Classification:

296155

Abstract:

A upper track roller mechanism for an automotive vehicle sliding door is provided in which the upper track is formed as a generally U-shaped track member having centering mechanisms associated with it for preventing vertical movement of the roller into rubbing contact with upper or lower portions of the track. The centering mechanisms may include one or more chamfers formed on the outer wall of the track and a washer carried adjacent the roller in juxtaposition with the portion of the track.

US Patent:

D4372468, Feb 6, 2001

Filed:

Jul 24, 2000

Appl. No.:

D/126702

Inventors:

Donald C. Nelson - Medina OH

Assignee:

SGD Company - Medina OH

International Classification:

1005

US Classification:

D10109