John David Werner

US Patent:

42804280, Jul 28, 1981

Filed:

Aug 7, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/931368

Inventors:

John Werner - Northridge CA

International Classification:

B63B 3500
B63H 900

US Classification:

114 39

Abstract:

A non-heeling sailing vessel having: a payload bearing first displacement hull with a pair of longitudinally spaced control surfaces rigidly mounted thereto in fixed alignment and extending downwardly therefrom into the water, a rigid support structure rigidly fixed to said hull and extending laterally, at least one upstanding sail rigidly mounted to the support structure, the sail being spaced laterally of and inclined toward the control surfaces for generation of a resultant force directed away from the control surfaces and upwardly in response to the wind, and, a second displacement hull mounted to the support structure intermediate the first displacement hull and the sail.

US Patent:

49461648, Aug 7, 1990

Filed:

Feb 5, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/152746

Inventors:

Mark W. Fuller - Studio City CA
Alan S. Robinson - El Monte CA
John Werner - Sunland CA

Assignee:

Wet Enterprises, Inc. - Universal City CA

International Classification:

A63B 6900

US Classification:

273 26R

Abstract:

The present invention comprises a base coupled to a water source, the base outputting a stream of water for supporting a toy ball in mid air. The base includes filtering device for substantially eliminating turbulence from the water stream so that it is substantially laminar. The flowing stream contacts a toy ball and lifts it into a position of equilibrium where the upward force of the stream balances the downward force of gravity acting on the ball so that the ball is suspended in mid air. The flowing water clings to the surface of the ball and generates a force tending to center the ball in this supporting stream. If the ball becomes off center, an unequal force on the side of the ball furthest from the center of the stream will force the ball back to the stream center.

US Patent:

50550314, Oct 8, 1991

Filed:

May 7, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/519913

Inventors:

John Werner - Sunland CA

International Classification:

F23Q 232
F23N 300

US Classification:

431726

Abstract:

A fire vortex display for providing an interesting fire display for decorative and attention getting purposes. The display utilizes a burner for burning a gaseous or liquid fuel, typically in a very fuel rich mixture. The burner is located at one end of a normally vertical transparent tube such as a Pyrex tube, with a blower blowing air into the tube adjacent to the burner in a substantially circumferential manner to provide a swirling action for the flame given off by the burner as the flame proceeds upward into the tube. A second transparent tube concentric with and somewhat larger than the first tube is provided over the first tube, with the region between the two tubes being ducted to form the inlet for the blower. This keeps the outer tube cool so that the fire vortex can be observed from a position close thereto and the outer tube even touched by an observer without danger thereto. Also disclosed are methods of controlling the fire vortex to control the direction and speed of spiraling thereof and the color of the flame.

US Patent:

D3126650, Dec 4, 1990

Filed:

Apr 8, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/179116

Inventors:

Mark W. Fuller - Studio City CA
Alan S. Robinson - El Monte CA
John Werner - Sunland CA

Assignee:

WET Enterprises, Inc. - Universal City CA

US Classification:

D21 1

US Patent:

46250352, Nov 25, 1986

Filed:

Oct 21, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/789791

Inventors:

John A. Werner - Palo Alto CA

Assignee:

The Dow Chemical Company - Midland MI

International Classification:

C07D21326

US Classification:

546345

Abstract:

Novel 2,3-difluoro-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine is prepared by fluorinating 3-chloro-2-fluoro-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine under favorable conditions. The compound is useful as a chemical intermediate in the preparation of herbicides.

US Patent:

46365656, Jan 13, 1987

Filed:

Mar 13, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/711543

Inventors:

John A. Werner - Menlo Park CA
Charles A. Wilson - Pittsburg CA
Craig E. Mixan - Midland MI

Assignee:

The Dow Chemical Company - Midland MI

International Classification:

C07D21326

US Classification:

546345

Abstract:

Preparation of 2,3-dichloro-5-trichloromethylpyridine in high yields and purity by chlorinating 2-chloro-5-trichloromethylpyridine at 70. degree. to 250. degree. C. with chlorine in the presence of a catalyst containing one or more molybdenum, tungsten or ruthenium compounds.

US Patent:

51198681, Jun 9, 1992

Filed:

Oct 7, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/772558

Inventors:

John L. Werner - Seal Beach CA

International Classification:

E06B 348

US Classification:

160115

Abstract:

The slats of a venetian blind panel are divided into upper and lower sections, the tilt of the panel slats being separately adjusted for each section, utilizing a three-position switch attached to a rotatable and horizontally movable control rod. Depending upon the position of the switch, the control rod adjusts the tilt of the slats in the upper section only, the lower section only, or both sections together. The mechanism includes at least two spline gears which can adjust the tilt of the slats of the upper and lower panel sections when the control rod is rotated. The control rod is horizontally movable and mounts inner spline gears and engaging outer spline gears. In one position, the inner spline gear engages a first outer spline gear, and upon rotation, will adjust the tilt of the upper blind section. In a second position the inner spline gear engages a second outer spline gear to adjust the tilt of the bottom blind section, and in a third position, the inner spline gear engages both outer spline gears to adjust the tilt of both upper and lower blinds simultaneously.

US Patent:

52249018, Jul 6, 1993

Filed:

Jun 9, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/895773

Inventors:

Robert M. Dahl - Sun Valley CA
John A. Werner - Sunland CA
Joseph P. Cotter - Pasadena CA
Edmond J. Haro - La Crescenta CA

Assignee:

The Walt Disney Company - Burbank CA

International Classification:

G09F 100

US Classification:

472 63

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for displaying an anamorphic illusion utilizes two flat disks, each having different unrecognizable images on their top surfaces. A reflecting surface is positioned perpendicular to the disks. A viewer is able to see a recognizable composite reflected image of the two unrecognizable images by looking at the reflecting surface from any position around the circumference of the apparatus. Rotational motion is imparted to one of the two disks, creating an animated display on the reflecting surface. In another embodiment of the invention, lighting is added above and underneath the disks to illuminate the display and create a vivid and eye-catching attraction under any lighting conditions.