Patents Represented by Attorney Mark P. Bourgeois

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  • Combination hall effect position sensor and switch
    Patent number: 7088096
    Abstract: A combination Hall effect position sensor and switch for sensing the position of a moveable object. The sensor has a magnet that is attachable to the moveable object. The magnet has a pair of ends and a central portion. A linear magnetic flux sensor is positioned about the central portion of the magnet. The linear magnetic flux sensor generates an electrical signal indicative of a specific position of the movable object. A switch type magnetic flux sensor is positioned about one of the ends of the magnet. The switch type magnetic flux sensor generates an electrical signal that is indicative of the movable object reaching a pre-determined location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignee: CTS Corporation
    Inventors: Kurt Etherington, Craig Jarrard
  • Strain sensor having improved accuracy
    Patent number: 7082844
    Abstract: A strain sensor that is suited for use as an occupant weight sensor in a vehicle seat is disclosed. The strain sensor includes a substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface. Several bumps are located on the top surface. The bumps extend above the top surface. The bumps are arranged in a pattern. A dielectric material is located on the top surface. At least one strain sensitive resistor is located on the dielectric material. Several conductive traces are formed on the dielectric material and are electrically connected with the strain sensitive resistor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: CTS Corporation
    Inventors: Kim D. Cook, Terry R. Bloom
  • Fuel tank resistor card having improved corrosion resistance
    Patent number: 7002447
    Abstract: A resistor card for a fuel level sensor has improved resistance to corrosion and wear. The resistor card has a substrate with a resistive layer and a conductive layer. A nickel layer covers the conductive layer. A nickel-gold alloy layer covers the nickel layer. The nickel-gold alloy layer protects the conductive layer from sulfur corrosion and improves wear resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: CTS Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald Dedert, Robert Heimann, Craig Hoffman, Kevin Kurtz
  • Pressure sensor
    Patent number: 6997059
    Abstract: A pressure sensor for sensing a pressure level of a pressurized medium. In one embodiment, the pressure sensor has a high pressure side and a low pressure side. An aperture may extend through at least a portion of the sensor assembly, and a seal is located in the aperture. The seal seals the high pressure side from the low pressure side. Electrical leads extend through the seal between the high pressure side and the low pressure side. A substrate is located on the high pressure side. A pressure sensitive resistor is mounted on the substrate such that the resistor is directly exposed to the pressurized medium. The resistor changes resistance in response to a change in pressure. The resistor is connected to the electrical leads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: CTS Corporation
    Inventors: Craig Ernsberger, Jason Langhorn
  • Combination hall effect position sensor and switch
    Patent number: 6992478
    Abstract: A combination Hall effect position sensor and switch for sensing the position of a moveable object. The sensor has a magnet that is attachable to the moveable object. The magnet has a pair of ends and a central portion. A linear magnetic flux sensor is positioned about the central portion of the magnet. The linear magnetic flux sensor generates an electrical signal indicative of a specific position of the movable object. A switch type magnetic flux sensor is positioned about one of the ends of the magnet. The switch type magnetic flux sensor generates an electrical signal that is indicative of the movable object reaching a pre-determined location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: CTS Corporation
    Inventors: Kurt Etherington, Craig Jarrard
  • Liriope plant named ‘Cassidy’
    Patent number: PP16215
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Liriope plant named ‘Cassidy’ that is characterized by a compact habit and linear, curly green leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2006
    Assignee: Magaly Zaias Fast
    Inventor: Nardo Zaias
  • Nephrolepis plant named ‘VP004’
    Patent number: PP16271
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Nephrolepis plant named ‘VP004’ that is characterized by light green, narrow, short leaves and a compact habit. In combination, these traits set ‘VP004’ apart from other known existing varieties of Nephrolepis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Inventor: Nardo Zaias
  • Rhododendron plant named ‘Christine Siena’
    Patent number: PP16273
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Rhododendron plant named ‘Christine Siena’ that is characterized by dark shiny green leaves, large red flowers, vigorous growth and flowers that last longer than 3 weeks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: Hortibreed NV
    Inventor: Johan Vanderhaegen
  • Geranium plant named ‘Genvada’
    Patent number: PP16315
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘Genvada’ that is characterized by semi-double purple red flowers, medium green foliage with a light zonation pattern and an early to medium flower response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Nilli Endisch GbR
    Inventor: Gerd Endisch
  • Rhododendron plant named ‘Classic Rouge’
    Patent number: PP16338
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Rhododendron plant named ‘Classic Rouge’ that is characterized by dark shiny green leaves, continuous flowering for 6 weeks, vigorous growth and large red flowers. In combination, these traits set ‘Classic Rouge’ apart from other known existing varieties of Rhododendron known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignee: HortiBreed NV
    Inventor: Johan Vanderhaegen
  • Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Mara’
    Patent number: PP16422
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Mara’ that is characterized by upright strong leaves with undulate margins, minimal shoots and consistent flowering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Inventor: Daniel Cornelis
  • Ornithogalum plant named ‘Namib Gold’
    Patent number: PP16423
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Ornithogalum plant named ‘Namib Gold’ that is characterized by a long stem, yellow flowers and vigorous growth. In combination, these traits set ‘Namib Gold’ apart from other known existing varieties of Ornithogalum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: ARC Fynbos
    Inventor: Gail Margaret Littlejohn Venecourt
  • Phlox plant named ‘Pleasant Feelings’
    Patent number: PP16596
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phlox plant named ‘Pleasant Feelings’ that is characterized by an upright habit, dark green leaves and flowers that consist of clusters of green bract like structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Inventor: Irenaeus Anthounius Maria van Gaalen
  • Lavandula plant named ‘Lemon Leigh’
    Patent number: PP16600
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Lavandula plant named ‘Lemon Leigh’ that is characterized by large yellow green flowers, strong lemon scented leaves and light green foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Inventor: Elsie Hall
  • Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Improbra’
    Patent number: PP16729
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Improbra’ that is characterized by white spathes and dark green, glossy leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Inventor: Daniel Cornelis
  • Rhododendron plant named ‘Carmen’
    Patent number: PP16839
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Rhododendron plant named ‘Carmen’ that is characterized by vigorous growth, good leaf retention, double light pink flowers, a flower life of 3 to 4 weeks and winter hardiness to ?10 degrees Centigrade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: Hortibreed BV
    Inventor: Johan Vanderhaegen
  • Skimmia plant named ‘Magic Marlot’
    Patent number: PP16884
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Skimmia plant named ‘Magic Marlot’ that is characterized by variegated foliage with young leaves that have yellow margins, mature leaves that have cream colored margins and flower buds that start as cream colored during the summer changing to bronze in autumn and to dark pinkish red in the winter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Inventor: Jim Koot
  • Fittonia plant named ‘Forest Flame’
    Patent number: PP16897
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Fittonia plant named ‘Forest Flame’ that is characterized by small green leaves with red veins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Assignee: Schoenmakers Tropische Potcultures
    Inventor: Kees Schoenmakers
  • Geranium plant named ‘Genfipurple’
    Patent number: PP16920
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘Genfipurple’ that is characterized by semi-double purple red flowers, medium green foliage, a moderate growth habit and an early to medium flower response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: Nilli Endisch GBR
    Inventor: Gerd Endisch
  • Fittonia plant named ‘Joly Josan’
    Patent number: PP16980
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Fittonia plant named ‘Joly Josan’ that is characterized by green leaves with red veins and a compact habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignee: Schoenmakers Tropische Potcultures
    Inventor: Kees Schoenmakers