Patents by Inventor Thomas A. Zimmerman

Thomas A. Zimmerman 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: 6848188
    Abstract: A laser alignment device provides horizontal and vertical reference planes, lines, and points. The alignment device includes a pendulum assembly that supports a laser beam source assembly, two reflectors, and two motors. The laser beam source directs beams onto the reflectors—producing a horizontal reference beam and a vertical reference beam. Each reflector is rotated by one of the motors. Continuous rotation generates a reference plane; dithering generates a reference line, and no movement results in a reference point. The pendulum assembly includes a coarse pendulum that supports a fine pendulum, as well as the rotating motors and beam reflectors. The coarse pendulum roughly levels the alignment device. The fine pendulum supports the laser beam source assembly and brings the alignment device to a level position. The laser alignment device also includes a motor control system that enables users to accurately position the device's references.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Assignee: Toolz, Ltd.
    Inventors: Christopher A. Tacklind, Aragon Burlingham, Jonathan Carver, Thomas Zimmerman, Wolfgang Ott
  • Publication number: 20040186141
    Abstract: This invention pertains to a compound of Formula I, its N-oxide oran agriculturally suitable salt of the compound (Formula I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are methods for controlling arthropods comprising contacting the arthropods or their environment with an arthropodicially effective amount of a compound for Formula I; and compositions containing the compounds of Formula I.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2004
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Inventor: William Thomas Zimmerman
  • Publication number: 20040110777
    Abstract: This invention provides methods for controlling invertebrate pests comprising contacting the pests or their environment with an arthropodicidally effective amount of a compound of Formula (I), its N-oxides or agriculturally suitable salts wherein B, J, K, R3 and R4 and n are as defined in the disclosure.This invention also pertains to certain compounds of Formula (I) and compositions for controlling invertebrate pests comprising a biologically effective amount of a compound of Formula I and at least one additional component selected from the group consisting of surfactants, solid diluents and liquid diluents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2003
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Inventors: Gary David Annis, Brian James Myers, Thomas Paul Selby, Thomas Martin Stevenson, William Thomas Zimmerman
  • Publication number: 20040085646
    Abstract: A multi-beam tool is disclosed which can perform square, plumb, and level function which may be required in a construction environment. The tool can generate in a preferred embodiment up to five orthogonal beams with two beams being plumb and three beams being leveled. Combinations of two level beams, or a level and a plumb beam in orthogonal arrangement can produce a square alignment set of beams. The tool includes in a preferred arrangement a self-leveling pendulum to which a laser and quad-mirror arrangement is secured. The self-leveling pendulum is dampened in order to allow the tool to settle down and provide alignment after the tool is positioned as desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventors: Christopher A. Tacklind, William F. Carlsen, Eugene F. Duval, Andrew G. Butler, Thomas Zimmerman
  • Patent number: 6657788
    Abstract: A multi-beam tool is disclosed which can perform square, plumb, and level function which may be required in a construction environment. The tool can generate in a preferred embodiment up to five orthogonal beams with two beams being plumb and three beams being leveled. Combinations of two level beams, or a level and a plumb beam in orthogonal arrangement can produce a square alignment set of beams. The tool includes in a preferred arrangement a self-leveling pendulum to which a laser and quad-mirror arrangement is secured. The self-leveling pendulum is dampened in order to allow the tool to settle down and provide alignment after the tool is positioned as desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Toolz, Ltd.
    Inventors: Christopher A. Tacklind, William F. Carlsen, Jr., Eugene F. Duval, Andrew G. Butler, Thomas Zimmerman
  • Publication number: 20030145474
    Abstract: A laser alignment device provides horizontal and vertical reference planes, lines, and points. The alignment device includes a pendulum assembly that supports a laser beam source assembly, two reflectors, and two motors. The laser beam source directs beams onto the reflectors—producing a horizontal reference beam and a vertical reference beam. Each reflector is rotated by one of the motors. Continuous rotation generates a reference plane; dithering generates a reference line, and no movement results in a reference point. The pendulum assembly includes a coarse pendulum that supports a fine pendulum, as well as the rotating motors and beam reflectors. The coarse pendulum roughly levels the alignment device. The fine pendulum supports the laser beam source assembly and brings the alignment device to a level position. The laser alignment device also includes a motor control system that enables users to accurately position the device's references.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Inventors: Christopher A. Tacklind, Aragon Burlingham, Jonathan Carver, Thomas Zimmerman, Wolfgang Ott
  • Publication number: 20030137741
    Abstract: A multi-beam tool is disclosed which can perform square, plumb, and level function which may be required in a construction environment. The tool can generate in a preferred embodiment up to five orthogonal beams with two beams being plumb and three beams being leveled. Combinations of two level beams, or a level and a plumb beam in orthogonal arrangement can produce a square alignment set of beams. The tool includes in a preferred arrangement a self-leveling pendulum to which a laser and quad-mirror arrangement is secured. The self-leveling pendulum is dampened in order to allow the tool to settle down and provide alignment after the tool is positioned as desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2003
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Inventors: Christopher A. Tacklind, William F. Carlsen, Eugene F. Duval, Andrew G. Butler, Thomas Zimmerman
  • Patent number: 6542304
    Abstract: A multi-beam tool is disclosed which can perform square, plumb, and level function which may be required in a construction environment. The tool can generate in a preferred embodiment up to five orthogonal beams with two beams being plumb and three beams being leveled. Combinations of two level beams, or a level and a plumb beam in orthogonal arrangement can produce a square alignment set of beams. The tool includes in a preferred arrangement a self-leveling pendulum to which a laser and quad-mirror arrangement is secured. The self-leveling pendulum is damped in order to allow the tool to settle down and provide alignment after the tool is positioned as desired. The quad-mirror, the magnetic damping, and the coiled wire allowing power to be provided to the laser assembly, each separately, and also in combination, provide for a compact tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Assignee: Toolz, Ltd.
    Inventors: Christopher A. Tacklind, William F. Carlsen, Jr., Eugene F. Duval, Andrew G. Butler, Thomas Zimmerman
  • Patent number: 6419378
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a roadway luminaire is provided which includes the steps of molding a two part upper housing from a composite material and applying a reflective substance directly to an inner surface of a domed portion of the housing to create a reflector. The luminaire further includes a lower housing hingedly attached to the upper housing which supports a lens therein and is pivotable into an open position and latched to the upper housing in a closed position. Means are provided for mounting the luminaire to a pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Assignee: Acuity Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark T. Wedell, Timothy D. Cathey, Margaret A. Self, John DeCandia, Greg Marik, Thomas A.. Zimmerman, Edward B. Bilson, R. W. Kauffman (Rick)
  • Publication number: 20020054433
    Abstract: A multi-beam tool is disclosed which can perform square, plumb, and level function which may be required in a construction environment. The tool can generate in a preferred embodiment up to five orthogonal beams with two beams being plumb and three beams being leveled. Combinations of two level beams, or a level and a plumb beam in orthogonal arrangement can produce a square alignment set of beams. The tool includes in a preferred arrangement a self-leveling pendulum to which a laser and quad-mirror arrangement is secured. The self-leveling pendulum is damped in order to allow the tool to settle down and provide alignment after the tool is positioned as desired. The quadmirror, the magnetic damping, and the coiled wire allowing power to be provided to the laser assembly, each separately, and also in combination, provide for a compact tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2000
    Publication date: May 9, 2002
    Applicant: Toolz, Ltd.
    Inventors: Christopher A. Tacklind , William F. Carlsen , Darren Chin-Ho Kim , Eugene F. Duval , Andrew G. Butler , Thomas Zimmerman
  • Patent number: 6302564
    Abstract: A roadway luminaire is provided which includes a mast mount docking sation securable to an end of a pole mast. The mast mount docking station includes a power plug electrically coupled to the power conductors. The luminaire includes a corresponding power plug which is electrically and mechanically coupled to the mast mount docking station via a twist-lock feature including mating keys and keyways in the docking station and luminaire, respectively. The luminaire includes several plug-in components such as a plug-in photoelectric cell, a plug-in starter and a capacitor press-fit into a molded cavity in the luminaire. The power plug of the luminaire is adaptable to be used with all international voltages. The twist-lock feature provides for a fool-proof mechanical and electrical connection to ensure that the correctly rated luminaire is connected to the supply voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark T. Wedell, Timothy D. Cathey, Margaret A. Self, John DeCandia, Greg Marik, Thomas A. Zimmerman, Edward B. Bilson, R. W. Kauffman (Rick)
  • Patent number: 6278361
    Abstract: A system and method for monitoring tread wear, shock absorber performance, balance condition of a vehicle tire, and/or rotation speed of a vehicle wheel, use a sensor to provide acceleration signals. To monitor tread wear, acceleration signals from the sensor determine at least one resonance frequency of at least one of the radial and lateral acceleration of the tire and compares it to at least one stored resonance frequency To monitor shock absorber performance, the amplitude of the Fourier component of the radial acceleration is compared to a stored amplitude value. To monitor a balance condition of a vehicle tire, the sensor provides acceleration signals measured over a specified time duration to determine an amplitude of the Fourier component of the radial acceleration that is compared to a stored amplitude specification balance condition of the tire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2001
    Assignee: TRW Inc.
    Inventors: Kiran R. Magiawala, Carol A. Eberhard, George W. McIver, Barry Dunbridge, Thomas A. Zimmerman
  • Patent number: 6241367
    Abstract: A roadway luminaire is provided which includes a mast mount docking station securable to an end of a pole mast. The mast mount docking station includes a power plug electrically coupled to the power conductors. The luminaire includes a corresponding power plug which is electrically and mechanically coupled to the mast mount docking station via a twist-lock feature including mating keys and keyways in the docking station and luminaire, respectively. The luminaire includes several plug-in components such as a plug-in photoelectric cell, a plug-in starter and a capacitor press-fit into a molded cavity in the luminaire. The power plug of the luminaire is adaptable to be used with all international voltages. The twist-lock feature provides for a fool-proof mechanical and electrical connection to ensure that the correctly rate luminaire is connected to the supply voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark T. Wedell, Timothy D. Cathey, Margaret A Self, John DeCandia, Greg Marik, Thomas A. Zimmerman, Edward B. Bilson, R. W. Kauffman
  • Patent number: 6132065
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a roadway luminaire is provided which includes the steps of molding an upper housing from a composite material and applying a reflective substance directly to an inner surface of a domed portion of the housing to create a reflector. The luminaire further includes a lower housing hingedly attached to the upper housing which supports a lens therein and is pivotable into an open position and latched to the upper housing in a closed position. Means are provided for mounting the luminaire to a pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2000
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark T. Wedell, Timothy D. Cathey, Margaret A. Self, John DeCandia, Greg Marik, Thomas A. Zimmerman, Edward B. Bilson, R. W. Kauffman
  • Patent number: 6059427
    Abstract: A roadway luminaire is provided which includes a mast mount docking station securable to an end of a pole mast. The mast mount docking station includes a power plug electrically coupled to the power conductors. The luminaire includes a corresponding power plug which is electrically and mechanically coupled to the mast mount docking station via a twist-lock feature including mating keys and keyways in the docking station and luminaire, respectively. The luminaire includes several plug-in components such as a plug-in photoelectric cell, a plug-in starter and a capacitor press-fit into a molded cavity in the luminaire. The power plug of the luminaire is adaptable to be used with all international voltages. The twist-lock feature provides for a fool-proof mechanical and electrical connection to ensure that the correctly rated luminaire is connected to the supply voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts Corporation
    Inventors: Mark T. Wedell, Timothy D. Cathey, Margaret A. Self, John DeCandia, Greg Marik, Thomas A. Zimmerman, Edward B. Bilson, R. W. (Rick) Kauffman
  • Patent number: 5941632
    Abstract: A roadway luminaire is provided which includes a mast mount docking sation securable to an end of a pole mast. The mast mount docking station includes a power plug electrically coupled to the power conductors. The luminaire includes a corresponding power plug which is electrically and mechanically coupled to the mast mount docking station via a twist-lock feature including mating keys and keyways in the docking station and luminaire, respectively. The luminaire includes several plug-in components such as a plug-in photoelectric cell, a plug-in starter and a capacitor pressfit into a molded cavity in the luminaire. The power plug of the luminaire is adaptable to be used with all international voltages. The twist-lock feature provides for a foolproof mechanical and electrical connection to ensure that the correctly rated luminaire is connected to the supply voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts Corporation
    Inventors: Mark T. Wedell, Timothy D. Cathey, Margaret A Self, John DeCandia, Greg Marik, Thomas A. Zimmerman, Edward B. Bilson, R. W. Kauffman
  • Patent number: 5914701
    Abstract: A wireless system includes one or more transmitters and one or more remote receivers that are respectively coupled through one or more users and room ground. The transmitters each produce low-frequency, low power signals that, through capacitive coupling, pass as displacement currents into and from the body of the user, which acts as a conductive node. A receiver that couples capacitively to the user responds to the displacement currents and reproduces the signals. The transmitter includes a signal generator and a pair of electrodes. The signal generator produces modulated signals that vary the voltage between the electrodes, a first one of which is closely coupled capacitively to the user's body such that the "quasi-electrostatic" field resulting from the electrode potential causes a displacement current to pass to the user's body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1999
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Neil Gersheneld, Thomas Zimmerman, David Allport
  • Patent number: 5803590
    Abstract: A roadway luminaire is provided which includes a mast mount docking station securable to an end of a pole mast. The mast mount docking station includes a power plug electrically coupled to the power conductors. The luminaire includes a corresponding power plug which is electrically and mechanically coupled to the mast mount docking station via a twist-lock feature including mating keys and keyways in the docking station and luminaire, respectively. The luminaire includes several plug-in components such as a plug-in photoelectric cell, a plug-in starter and a capacitor press-fit into a molded cavity in the luminaire. The power plug of the luminaire is adaptable to be used with all international voltages. The twist-lock feature provides for a fool-proof mechanical and electrical connection to ensure that the correctly rated luminaire is connected to the supply voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1998
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Taylor Wedell, Edward Bernard Bilson, Thomas A. Zimmerman, Glenn A. Ellis, III
  • Patent number: 5728651
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula I having herbicidal utility are disclosed ##STR1## wherein the left-hand ring contains only single bonds or one bond in the ring is a double bond, and R.sup.1, R.sup.2, Q and n are defined in the text, including compositions containing such compounds and a method for controlling weeds employing such compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1998
    Assignees: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Degussa Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Wonpyo Hong, Karlheinz Drauz, Matthias Schafer, William Thomas Zimmerman
  • Patent number: 5723410
    Abstract: This invention relates to certain herbicidal pyrrolesulfonylureas, compositions thereof and a method for their use as herbicides or plant growth regulants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1998
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: William Thomas Zimmerman, Bruce Anthony Lockett, John Cuomo