Patents Represented by Attorney Mark P. Bourgeois

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  • Ball grid array resistor capacitor network
    Patent number: 6856516
    Abstract: A resistor-capacitor network for terminating transmission lines. The network includes a core of dielectric material. Capacitors are formed within the core from spaced apart electrode plates. Terminals extend from the electrode plates to a top surface of the core. The electrode plates are oriented perpendicular to the top surface. Ball pads are located on the top surface. Resistors are located on the top surface and are connected between the ball pads and terminals. Conductive spheres are attached to the ball pads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Assignee: CTS Corporation
    Inventors: Craig Ernsberger, Steven N. Ginn
  • Dual crystal package
    Patent number: 6833654
    Abstract: A crystal package that contains two or more crystals that resonate at differing frequencies. The crystal package has a substrate with a top surface, a bottom surface, and side surfaces. A cavity is located in the top surface. A pair of steps are located in the cavity. A crystal is mounted to one of the steps and extends over the cavity. Another crystal is mounted to the other step and extends over the first crystal. The steps are at different heights above the bottom surface. Electronic circuitry may also be mounted within the crystal package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Assignee: CTS Corporation
    Inventor: Robert W. Rubach
  • Fuel tank resistor card having improved corrosion resistance
    Patent number: 6828898
    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: April 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Assignee: CTS Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald Dedert, Robert Heimann, Craig Hoffman, Kevin Kurtz
  • Pedal with integrated position sensor
    Patent number: 6809512
    Abstract: A pedal and sensor assembly for mounting to a vehicle. The assembly has a pedal arm having a first end and a second end. A magnetic field generator is connected to the second end to generate a variable magnetic field as the pedal moves. A housing is attached to the vehicle and has the second end and the magnetic field generator contained therein. A magnetic field sensor is located adjacent to the magnetic field generator and detects the variable magnetic field such that as the pedal arm rotates the magnetic field sensor generates an electrical signal proportional to the strength of the variable magnetic field and that is indicative of the position of the pedal arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Assignee: CTS Corporation
    Inventors: David S. Pfaffenberger, Robert L. Newman
  • Integrated surface-mount pointing device
    Patent number: 6788291
    Abstract: An integrated, surface-mount pointing device for controlling the movement of an object on a display screen, comprises a base member mounted to a substrate; a shaft mounted in the base member; a sensor mounted on the shaft for sensing the amount of strain in the shaft in response to an applied force on the shaft; and an integrated circuit mounted between the base member and the substrate. The integrated circuit can provide signal conditioning and analog to digital signal conversion as required. This allows for an integrated and compact pointing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: CTS Corporation
    Inventor: Stephen Burry
  • Seat belt tension sensor
    Patent number: 6776056
    Abstract: A seat belt tension sensor for measuring the magnitude of tension in a seat belt. The seat belt tension sensor has a housing with a cavity. An anchor plate has a portion located in the cavity. The housing moves relative to the anchor plate between a first position and a second position. A sensor is mounted to the housing. The housing presses on the sensor as the housing moves from the first to the second position. The sensor generates an electrical signal in response to the housing moving between the first and second positions. The electrical signal changes as a function of tension on the seat belt. The sensor is a strain gage. The housing engages the anchor plate in the second position to protect the sensor from damage in a vehicle crash situation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Assignee: CTS Corporation
    Inventors: Ryan Garver, Murray Kaijala, Dale Teeters
  • Low profile cursor control device
    Patent number: 6753850
    Abstract: A cursor control device is taught that provides a compact and easily manufactured design. A shaft or actuator surface attaches around the periphery of a substrate. The substrate carries at least one strain sensitive resistor that provides an electrical signal indicative of the stress placed on the actuator. The substrate is attached to a supporting structure at a point in general proximity to the center of the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Assignee: CTS Corporation
    Inventor: David L. Poole
  • Conductive via composition
    Patent number: 6749775
    Abstract: A conductive composition for filling a via. The composition is based on total composition and has 4.0-12.0 wt. % organic vehicle and 88.0-96.0 wt. % electrically conductive particles selected from the group consisting of silver and nickel and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignee: CTS Corporation
    Inventor: Terry R. Bloom
  • Impatiens plant named ‘Tamar Purple Bicolor’
    Patent number: PP15462
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘Tamar Purple Bicolor’ that is characterized by a large quantity of flowers, flowers that have a large size and red-purple flowers with a dark central band. In combination, these traits set ‘Tamar Purple Bicolor’ apart from all other existing varieties of Impatiens known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Assignee: Fides Goldstock Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Anita Jorna
  • Sambucus plant named ‘Eva’
    Patent number: PP15575
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Sambucus nigra plant named ‘Eva’ that is particulary distinguished in having foliage that combines very dark purple color with a laciniate shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Assignee: Horticulture Research International
    Inventor: Kenneth Richard Tobutt
  • Hosta plant named ‘Lady Guineverre’
    Patent number: PP15591
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hosta plant named ‘Lady Guineverre’ that is characterized in having variegated foliage and a large number of flowers. The leaves of ‘Lady Guineverre’ have wide yellow-green centers with narrow dark green margins. In combination, these traits set ‘Lady Guineverre’ apart from other varieties of Hosta known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Inventor: Gerardus Heemskerk
  • Clematis plant named ‘Barbara Harrington’
    Patent number: PP15594
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Clematis named ‘Barbara Harrington’ that is characterized by intense deep purple flowers and a free flowering habit. In combination these traits set ‘Barbara Harrington’ apart from all other existing varieties of Clematis known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Inventor: Dominic Harrington
  • Geranium plant named ‘Genfivio’
    Patent number: PP15623
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘Genfivio’ that is characterized by semi-double purple red flowers, medium green foliage and an early to medium flower response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Assignee: Willi Endisch GbR
    Inventor: Gerd Endisch
  • Impatiens plant named ‘Tamar Cherry Red’
    Patent number: PP15646
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘Tamar Cherry Red’ that is characterized by large deep red flowers, more branching, and earlier flowering. In combination, these traits set ‘Tamar Cherry Red’ apart from all other existing varieties of Impatiens known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2005
    Assignee: Fides Goldstock Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Anita Jorna
  • Geranium plant named ‘Genstarvi’
    Patent number: PP15648
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘Genstarvi’ that is characterized by purple double flowers, medium green foliage with a light zonation pattern and a medium flower response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2005
    Assignee: Willi Endisch GbR
    Inventor: Gerd Endisch
  • Dahlia plant named ‘Montana’
    Patent number: PP15186
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘Montana’ that is characterized by a short crop time of 6 to 7 weeks, a compact, upright and uniform growth habit, good branching and yellow inflorescences with ray florets only. In combination, these traits set ‘Montana’ apart from all other existing varieties of Dahlia known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Inventor: Johanna G. H. Van Haaster
  • Impatiens plant named ‘Fitam Light Pink’
    Patent number: PP15223
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘Fitam Light Pink’ that is characterized by large flowers, a freely branching habit and light pink flowers with a dark base. In combination, these traits set ‘Fitam Light Pink’ apart from all other existing varieties of Impatiens known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Fides Goldstock Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Anita Jorna
  • Lavandula plant named ‘Thumbelina Leigh’
    Patent number: PP15231
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Lavandula angustifolia plant named ‘Thumbelina Leigh’ that is characterized by a compact rounded habit, violet-blue flowers, strong fragrance and repeat flowering. In combination, these traits set it apart from all other existing varieties of Lavandula known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Inventor: Elsie Hall
  • Dahlia plant named ‘Sabinas’
    Patent number: PP15233
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘Sabinas’ that is characterized by a short crop time of 6 to 7 weeks, a compact, upright and uniform growth habit, basal branching, a large quantity of small bicolored inflorescences that have a golden center and change to orange toward the ray floret apex. In combination, these traits set ‘Sabinas’ apart from all other existing varieties of Dahlia known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Inventor: Johanna G. H. Van Haaster
  • Tillandsia plant named ‘Tilstsil’
    Patent number: PP15307
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Tillandsia plant named ‘Tilstsil’ that is characterized by a fast growth rate of 1 cm every 2 months, large flowers and regular spontaneous flowering. In combination, these traits set ‘Tilstsil’ apart from other existing varieties of Tillandsia known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Inventor: Ken Osada