Patents by Inventor Eric Hillmer

Eric Hillmer 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).

  • Reduced profile thermostat
    Patent number: 5485954
    Abstract: A thermostat that includes a subbase having a back surface designed to be mounted conformal with a surface and an inner surface that has a portion of selected electrical components mounted thereon, including a first electrical communication device. The subbase has first mechanical connectors formed integral therewith. A cover that has a front surface designed to carry selected components for communication with an operator and an inner surface that has a portion of selected electrical component supported thereby, including a second electrical communication device. The inner surface has second mechanical connectors formed integral therewith. During installation, the cover is brought into registry with the subbase to form a thermostat housing that has a reduced profile and that substantially encloses the electrical components of the thermostat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 23, 1996
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen E. Guy, Louis E. Sulfstede, Eric Hillmer
  • Combined voice and data terminal or similar article
    Patent number: D293790
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1984
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1988
    Assignee: Mitel Corporation
    Inventor: Eric Hillmer
  • Ultrasonic object detection device
    Patent number: D308347
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 5, 1990
    Assignee: E. L. Bryenton & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Earl L. Bryenton, Eric Hillmer, Robert J. Arnott
  • Combined detachable snow brush and ice scraper for vehicles
    Patent number: D346903
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1994
    Assignee: Mallory U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Hillmer
  • Temperature measuring housing
    Patent number: D361287
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1995
    Assignee: American Standard Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen E. Guy, Louis E. Sulfstede, Eric Hillmer, Stephen Bartlett