John Williams Vellines

US Patent:

52695204, Dec 14, 1993

Filed:

Feb 19, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/019762

Inventors:

John W. Vellines - Norfolk VA

International Classification:

A63B 7100

US Classification:

273128R

Abstract:

A multi-layered street hockey puck adapted for use on paved playing surfaces has a plurality of like-sized discs axially aligned and fastened together at their centers. Each disc is secured against axial and radial movement relative to each other, but is advantageously constructed to independently resonate parallel to the axis of the puck so as to reduce the tendency of the puck to bounce or flip over during use. Plurality of openings extending longitudinally between opposite faces of the puck advantageously reduce the gross weight of the puck and reduces the net wind drag force against the puck when in an overturned orientation, while leaving the net density of the puck sufficiently high to maintain momentum and "feel" of the puck when in use.

US Patent:

63149737, Nov 13, 2001

Filed:

Apr 22, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/296524

Inventors:

John Vellines - Norfolk VA

International Classification:

B08B 900

US Classification:

134167R

Abstract:

A flushing accessory for connecting a supply of domestic fresh water to the cooling jacket of a marine outboard engine for the purpose of flushing saline residue therefrom. The accessory includes a conventional "earmuffs" assembly which self-adheres to the lower unit of the outboard engine once installed thereon and a long handle enabling the accessory to be installed from within the boat. The handle is hollow, and conducts water from the domestic supply to the "earmuffs" assembly. A connector rigidly and permanently attaches the "earmuffs" assembly to the handle in an orientation such that the axis of the handle is offset from the "earmuffs" assembly. The connector is configured such that a short connector hose conducting water from the handle to the "earmuffs" assembly is disposed in close proximity to the accessory, and is not obliged to form a severe bend. The connector and handle are formed from corrosion resistant materials such as synthetic resins and fiberglass. The handle incorporates a manual valve for controlling water flow to the "earmuffs" assembly.