Patents by Inventor Alden C. Russell, III

Alden C. Russell, III has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • One-handed operation of a handheld field maintenance tool
    Patent number: 7199784
    Abstract: A handheld field maintenance tool is provided with features that improve one-handed operation. In one aspect, the tool includes a side strap to allow a technician to exert additional leverage on the tool during one-handed operation. Another aspect includes providing a recess on the rear of the tool's handle to allow a firm finger-hold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Fisher Rosemount Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Brad N. Mathiowetz, Alden C. Russell, III
  • Field maintenance tool
    Patent number: 7117122
    Abstract: An improved field maintenance tool is provided. The tool is operable with process communication loops in accordance with a plurality of process industry standard protocols. Aspects of the invention include hardware features such as an infrared port; removable memory module; and an expansion memory module. Additional aspects of the invention include protocol-specific diagnostic methods executable with the improved field maintenance tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: Fisher-Rosemount Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Zielinski, Daniel E. Vande Vusse, Kun Yang, Alan R. Dewey, Alden C. Russell, III
  • Intrinsically safe field maintenance tool
    Patent number: 6889166
    Abstract: An improved intrinsically safe field maintenance tool is provided. The tool is operable with process communication loops in accordance with a plurality of process industry standard protocols. Aspects of the invention include hardware features such as an infrared port; removable memory module; and an expansion memory module. Additional aspects of the invention include protocol-specific diagnostic methods executable with the improved intrinsically safe field maintenance tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Assignee: Fisher-Rosemount Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Zielinski, Daniel E. Vande Vusse, Kun Yang, Alan R. Dewey, Alden C. Russell, III