Patents by Inventor Michael J. Klaus

Michael J. Klaus 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: 5292063
    Abstract: A stack damper control apparatus for positioning a stack damper and controlling a fuel source in response to closing of a temperature sensitive switch. Limit switches comprising drop cams are coupled to the drive shaft of the damper. In response to a call for heat, a motor turns the damper, coupling a source of energy to a fuel source when the damper is open and the limit switches transfer. A relay coil is energized to hold open a switch providing a parallel energization path for the motor. When the call for heat has been met and the temperature sensitive switch opens, the relay de-energizes closing the parallel energizing path and allowing the motor to close the damper. Provision is made for a safety interlock to ensure the fuel source is not activated when the damper is closed. Provision is also made for interface to a blocked vent shutoff system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 8, 1994
    Assignee: Johnson Service Company
    Inventor: Michael J. Klaus
  • Patent number: 4256878
    Abstract: Novel-9-substituted or unsubstituted thienyl-3,7-dimethyl-nona-2,4,6,8-tetraene derivatives, useful as antitumor agents as well as processes for their preparation and novel intermediates are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1980
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1981
    Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Klaus, Beverly A. Pawson
  • Patent number: 4230872
    Abstract: Novel 9-substituted or unsubstituted thienyl-3,7-dimethyl-nona-2,4,6,8-tetraene derivatives, useful as antitumor agents as well as processes for their preparation and novel intermediates are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1978
    Date of Patent: October 28, 1980
    Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Klaus, Beverly A. Pawson