Fred W Mann

US Patent:

6579222, Jun 17, 2003

Filed:

Dec 6, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/730128

Inventors:

Fred W. Mann - Waterville KS 66548

International Classification:

A61N 100

US Classification:

600 15, 600 9, 128876

Abstract:

A magnetic treatment device includes a fabric core embedded within an elastic body comprising an elastic material such as latex. Magnetic powder particles are embedded within the elastic layer and are magnetically oriented along predetermined flux lines. A first modified embodiment includes an elastic core with memory plastic and vinyl layers bonded thereto. The core and the vinyl layers have magnetic powder particles embedded therein. The magnetic flux lines can be oriented longitudinally and/or transversely with respect to the device. Other modified embodiments include mousepad and keyboard wrist support configurations. A magnetic treatment method includes the steps of embedding magnetic particles in an elastic base with a fabric core, magnetically orienting the particles and applying a strip formed by the method to a body part of a patient.

US Patent:

7950351, May 31, 2011

Filed:

Jan 24, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/019540

Inventors:

Fred W. Mann - Waterville KS, US

International Classification:

A01K 29/00

US Classification:

119660, 119652

Abstract:

A combined applicator and feeder for livestock includes an applicator for livestock treatment compositions, such as insecticide, and a feeder assembly. An optional liquid applicator assembly includes a cover with a weather-impervious upper layer and a liquid-permeable, absorbent lower layer. An optional liquid reservoir communicates with the cover lower layer for saturating same with liquid, such as pesticide. The feeder assembly provides a support for the cover.

US Patent:

8118315, Feb 21, 2012

Filed:

Jun 26, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/492990

Inventors:

Fred W. Mann - Waterville KS, US

International Classification:

B60S 9/02
B60P 1/16

US Classification:

280 6151, 414482, 414483, 414484, 2804252

Abstract:

A trailer with a tilting bed includes an hydraulic tilt control. The tilt control includes piston-and-cylinder units for restraining or cushioning the pivotal movement of the bed between a transport mode and a tilt mode. A flow control valve provides fine control of the rotation of the bed when equipment is placed thereon and the trailer converts to a transport mode with the bed level.

US Patent:

20070272164, Nov 29, 2007

Filed:

May 24, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/439922

Inventors:

Fred Mann - Waterville KS, US

International Classification:

A01K 5/01

US Classification:

119072000

Abstract:

A liquid applicator for livestock comprises a combination of a liquid applicator assembly and a feeder assembly. The liquid applicator assembly includes a cover with a weather-impervious upper layer and a liquid-permeable, absorbent lower layer. A liquid reservoir communicates with the cover lower layer for saturating same with liquid, such as pesticide. The feeder assembly provides a support for the cover.

US Patent:

20120318107, Dec 20, 2012

Filed:

Dec 15, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/327518

Inventors:

Fred W. Mann - Waterville KS, US

International Classification:

B25B 7/22
B25B 7/04
B25B 7/14
B25B 7/02

US Classification:

81319, 814265, 81422, 81423

Abstract:

A thread chaser device is provided for clearing, cleaning, and repairing damaged, dirty, or otherwise impaired threads on a threaded object, such as a bolt or other like objects. In a preferred embodiment, the thread chaser comprises half a die welded into both jaws of a wrench. Alternatively, the thread chaser may include removable die-blocks containing multiple half dies for use with bolts or threaded objects of various sizes and diameters. The thread chaser may optionally include a means for locking the jaws in a closed position around the threaded object.

US Patent:

60066962, Dec 28, 1999

Filed:

Oct 15, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/950560

Inventors:

Fred W. Mann - Waterville KS
Kerwin W. Mann - Waterville KS

International Classification:

A01K 110

US Classification:

119 60

Abstract:

A clam shell style large hay bale feeder includes a rectangular frame supporting a bale holding clam shell structure with two opposing sides formed by respective sets of steel straps. The sides are attached to the support frame such that they can fold inward and outward within the frame. Each adjacent pair of straps is spaced apart a distance sufficient to form a livestock feeding station. The clam shell structure folds inward about a hay bale placed in it such that the bale is always securely clamped in the clam shell and such that feeding livestock have constant access to the perimeter of the bale as it diminishes in size. A number of different operating mechanisms are described which serve to reopen the clam shell after the bale is consumed.

US Patent:

57758689, Jul 7, 1998

Filed:

Aug 14, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/514691

Inventors:

Fred W. Mann - Waterville KS

International Classification:

B60P 104

US Classification:

414475

Abstract:

A movable-deck trailer is provided which includes a frame with front and back ends, a tongue assembly mounted on the frame front end and a deck mounted on top of the frame. A wheeled carriage is mounted on the frame between its front and back ends and includes a pair of walking beam assemblies adapted for pivoting with respect to the frame. Each walking beam assembly mounts multiple torque tube axle/suspension assemblies. The carriage is longitudinally movable with respect to the frame and deck. A multiple-vehicle, movable-deck trailer includes multiple deck portions, the rearmost being tiltable. A movable-deck trailer adapted for tilting under the influence of either gravity or hydraulic power includes a hydraulic piston-and-cylinder unit interconnecting a frame and a tongue assembly thereof. A movable-deck trailer with a deck adapted for raising to the height of a loading dock includes hydraulic cylinders for raising and lowering same with respect to a frame.

US Patent:

52343081, Aug 10, 1993

Filed:

Jul 23, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/734540

Inventors:

Fred W. Mann - Waterville KS

International Classification:

B60P 104

US Classification:

414480

Abstract:

A vehicle having a hinged bed with a hinge positioned such that a rear bed portion automatically pivots toward the ground in an inclined load/unload position when the vehicle is empty, forming a ramp for loading and unloading. The hinged bed automatically pivots to a horizontal transport position when a front portion of the bed is loaded. The vehicle includes a transport locking mechanism for securing the rear bed portion in its horizontal transport position and a separate load/unload locking mechanism for securing the rear bed portion in its inclined load/unload position. The vehicle includes embodiments comprising hydraulic pistons for converting the vehicle between a ramp-up, transport configuration and a ramp-down, load/unload configuration.