Patents by Inventor James M. Szumigala

James M. Szumigala 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).

  • Patent number: 8132870
    Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to a bidirectional shelf assembly which may be used in a single door or double door cabinet. The cabinet may comprise the decontamination chamber of a decontamination unit. The cabinet may comprise a sterilizer and/or washer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: STERIS Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. Buczynski, James M. Szumigala, Joseph B. Ott, Michael A. Bacik, Michael A. Centanni
  • Publication number: 20080218047
    Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to a bidirectional shelf assembly which may be used in a single door or double door cabinet. The cabinet may comprise the decontamination chamber of a decontamination unit. The cabinet may comprise a sterilizer and/or washer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Peter J. Buczynski, James M. Szumigala, Joseph B. Ott, Michael A. Bacik, Michael A. Centanni
  • Patent number: 5099405
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for a lighthead which allows the lamp to be serviced without removing any components of the lighthead. The invention includes a lamp socket connected to the handle of the lighthead. The handle can be displaced from an operative position to expose the lamp for maintenance while remaining attached to the lighthead to prevent damage or loss of the components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1992
    Assignee: American Sterilizer Company
    Inventors: Joel C. Gehly, James M. Szumigala
  • Patent number: 5067064
    Abstract: A pattern change mechanism is provided for use with a lighting fixture. The mechanism includes a plurality of blocking members for blocking light directed by the reflector of the lighting fixture toward a target surface, means for moving the blocking members to achieve small, medium and large patterns of light on the target surface. The moving means includes a rotation member, drive means, actuator means linked to the blocking members and a handle for rotating the rotation member to thereby effect movement of the blocking members through the drive means and actuator means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1991
    Assignee: American Sterilizer Company
    Inventors: Joel C. Gehly, David Zolner, James M. Szumigala