Patents by Inventor Lewis S. Silverstein

Lewis S. Silverstein 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).

  • Tool manipulating method and apparatus
    Patent number: 4439834
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for manipulating an engraving tool wherein an intelligent terminal processes data supplied by a user, the processed data being transferred to a control unit wherein the data is used to modify instructions from a master font located therein. Within the control unit, the modified master font instructions are transformed into drive signals which are then relayed to a mechanical tool manipulating means, wherein the mechanical tool is manipulated in response to the drive instructions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1981
    Date of Patent: March 27, 1984
    Inventors: William V. Dahlgren, Jr., Lewis S. Silverstein
  • Tool manipulating method and apparatus for multiple job processing
    Patent number: 4437150
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for manipulating an engraving tool in the processing of a plurality of jobs wherein an intelligent terminal processes data supplied by a user, the processed data being transferred to a control unit wherein the data is used to modify instructions from a master font located therein. Within the control unit, the modified master font instructions are transformed into drive signals which are then relayed to a mechanical tool manipulating means, wherein the mechanical tool is manipulated in response to the drive instructions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1981
    Date of Patent: March 13, 1984
    Inventors: William V. Dahlgren, Jr., Lewis S. Silverstein, Edward W. Claire
  • Control panel for use as a housing for electrical and electronic control circuitry
    Patent number: D272241
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1981
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1984
    Inventors: William V. Dahlgren, Jr., Lewis S. Silverstein, Edward W. Claire