Patents by Inventor Jimmy L. Fiala

Jimmy L. Fiala 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: 4415894
    Abstract: Improved switching circuitry for use in connecting a remote control signal circuit to an electrically powered circuit wherein power for the remote control signal circuit is provided by the electrically powered circuit. Power metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOS-FETs) are connected to a control signal output of the control signal circuit and provide the function of at least one diode of a full-wave rectifier bridge in the switching circuitry. The MOS-FETs respond to a logic 1 control signal to establish a low impedance path across the output of the full-wave rectifier that is connected to the electrically powered circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1982
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1983
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Daryl D. Dressler, Jimmy L. Fiala
  • Patent number: 4385290
    Abstract: Liquid level sensing circuitry useable for detecting the presence of an acceptable or unacceptable level for a liquid, such as engine oil. Prior to termination of the operation of the engine, the circuitry presents an unacceptable level indication at a control point. After completion of a time delay following termination of engine operation, an acceptable level must be presented for a time to cause an acceptable level indication at the control point which is maintained pending initiation of engine operation. Upon initiation of engine operation a first discernible indication is provided for a time period if the control point presents an unacceptable level indication with a second discernible indication provided for such time period if the control point presents an acceptable level indication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1981
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1983
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co.
    Inventor: Jimmy L. Fiala