Patents Represented by Attorney Howard J. Greenwald

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  • Health club audio system
    Patent number: 5541998
    Abstract: An integrated audio system comprising a case and, connected to said case, an integrated audio amplifier, wherein the integrated amplifier audio is comprised of a housing and, disposed within such housing, a microphone input circuit, a tape input line, a signal processor electrically connected said tape input line and the microphone input circuit, and a power amplifier electrically connected to said signal processor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: LAR Electronics Corp.
    Inventors: Lawrence H. Kutner, Kazmer Z. Kovacs
  • Process for preparing a coated substrate
    Patent number: 5540959
    Abstract: A process for preparing a coated substrate in which mist particles are created from a dilute liquid, the mist particles are contacted with a pressurized carrier gas and contacted with radio frequency energy while being heated to form a vapor, and the vapor is then deposited onto a substrate. The coated substrate is then heated to a temperature of 450 to 1,400 degrees centigrade for at least ten minutes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: Howard J. Greenwald
    Inventor: Xingwu Wang
  • Automated ear cleansing device
    Patent number: 5527275
    Abstract: A system for cleansing a patient's ear is disclosed. This system contains a control unit, a portable applicator, and a means for modifying the flow of fluid from the device when temperature or pressure limits are exceeded. The control unit contains a heater and control means for maintaining the temperature of the liquid within certain limits, for limiting the pressure of the liquid, and for varying the flow rate of the liquid. The portable applicator contains a handpiece, a nozzle which is connected to the fluid source and is mounted on the handpiece, and a means for providing a signal to the control unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1996
    Inventor: Irwin A. Ginsberg
  • Handlebar for a bicycle
    Patent number: 5524506
    Abstract: A substantially integral handlebar for bicycles, comprising a generally straight central part and two lateral handles at opposite ends of the central part which extend generally downwardly. Each of such handles contains an intermediate section with a reduced width of from about 0.7 to about 1.4 centimeters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1996
    Inventor: Georgena Terry
  • Process for making ultra-fine barium titanate particles
    Patent number: 5523065
    Abstract: A process for producing ultra-fine barium titanate particles. In the first step of this process, a ceramic precursor material containing a metal cation, a nitrogen-containing material, a solvent, and an anion capable of participating in an anionic oxidation-reduction reaction with the nitrogen-containing material, is provided; the nitrogen-containing material contains at least three nitrogen atoms, at least one oxygen atom, and at least one carbon atom. In the second step of the process, droplets of such ceramic precursor material are formed. In the third step of the process, the droplets are dried until particles which contain less than about 15 weight percent of solvent are produced. In the fourth step of this process, such particles are ignited in an atmosphere which contains substantially less than about 60 weight percent of the solvent's saturation value in such atmosphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1996
    Assignee: Alfred University
    Inventors: Gregory C. Stangle, Koththavasal R. Venkatachari, Steven P. Ostrander, Walter A. Schulze
  • Process for preparing a bulk textured superconductive material
    Patent number: 5523284
    Abstract: In accordance this invention, there is provided a process for making a bulk superconductive material. In the first step of this process, a diffusion couple is formed from superconductor oxide and impurity oxide. Thereafter, the diffusion couple is heated to a temperature in excess of 800 degrees Centigrade, cooled at a controlled rate, and annealed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1996
    Assignee: Alfred University
    Inventors: James G. Fagan, Jr., Vasantha R. W. Amarakoon
  • Secured umbrella holder stand
    Patent number: 5518218
    Abstract: A portable umbrella assembly comprised of a tube, an umbrella disposed within the tube, an umbrella support member, and three bungee cords attached around the tube. One of the ends of the tube is chamfered so that it can readily be inserted into the ground. A series of holes are drilled through the tube to receive a transversely-extending fastener insertable through the holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1996
    Assignee: The Last Stand (Umbrella Holder Company)
    Inventor: Stephen S. Leonard
  • Ceramic monument
    Patent number: 5517790
    Abstract: A monument assembly contaiing a monument attached to a base. The base is in the shape of an open container, and its walls (and the walls of the monument) are each from about 0.5 to about 1.0 inches thick and are comprised of at least about 90 weight percent of ceramic material. The monument is an integral assembly containing an interior chamber; it contains a device for charging water to the interior chamber, a device for removing water from the interior chamber, and at least one device for for removably attaching the monument to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1996
    Inventor: Monty C. Jennings
  • Hybrid system of fuel cell and superconducting magnetic energy storage device
    Patent number: 5519312
    Abstract: An apparatus for producing, storing, and delivering direct current electrical energy to a load which contains a fuel cell, a superconducting magnetic energy storage device, a switch electrically connected between the fuel cell and the superconducting magnetic storage device, and a converter for modifying at least one of the electrical characteristics of the direct current electrical energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1996
    Assignee: Alfred University
    Inventors: Xingwu Wang, Aristianto M. Barus
  • Monument with movable element
    Patent number: 5517791
    Abstract: A monument comprised of a body, a device for permanently attaching the body to the ground, and a rotatable element rotatably attached to the body. The body contains an exterior surface with an opening; and at least a portion of the rotatable element is disposed within the opening. As the rotatable element is rotated, it displays visual information which varies with the rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1996
    Inventor: Hali J. Weiss
  • Free floating multiple eccentric device
    Patent number: 5503038
    Abstract: An apparatus for directly converting rotary motion to alternating linear motion comprising a cylindrical shaft and a first eccentric mounted on said shaft, a multiple eccentric comprised of a second eccentric, a third eccentric, and a first cylindrical bore extending through said second eccentric and said third eccentric, a first slide, and a second slide. Each of the eccentrics has the same eccentricity. The rotation of the shaft causes the first slide and the second slide to engage in reciprocting linear movement in different directions from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1996
    Inventors: Giovanni Aquino, Ewan Choroszylow
  • Balloon valve assembly
    Patent number: 5496203
    Abstract: A balloon valve assembly for use in inflating balloons which contains a tube portion with a passageway, and a head portion adapted for insertion into the neck of an inflatable balloon which has a bottom wall forming a flange, an orifice through the bottom wall, and a side wall extending from the bottom wall and defining a substantially non-circular outer surface of the head portion. A valve flap member is mounted to the bottom wall of the head portion for sealing the orifice in the bottom wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1996
    Inventor: Robert H. Murray
  • Laser vibrometer
    Patent number: 5495767
    Abstract: A laser vibrometer which includes a laser, a laser beam splitter, two reflectors, an optical processor which includes two optical sensors, a digitizer for converting an analog signal into a digital signal, a flip-flop circuit, and a counter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1996
    Assignee: Alfred University
    Inventors: Xingwu Wang, James C. Simpson
  • Evacuated building panel and roof deck
    Patent number: 5493822
    Abstract: An insulating, substantially rectilinear building panel comprised of a top portion, a bottom portion, and at least three chambers containing interior surfaces disposed between said top portion and said bottom portion. The pressure within each of such chambers is less than about 100 millimeters of mercury; and each of the interior surfaces has a reflectivity of least about 80 percent. Each of the chambers contains a top portion and a bottom portion, and each such portion has at least two legs, each of which ends in a rounded surface. The two portions of each chamber contact each other at their respective rounded portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 27, 1996
    Inventor: Richard H. Tomb
  • Method for making a terra sigillata coated pan
    Patent number: 5492729
    Abstract: A process for preparing a terra sigillata coated body in which a clay green body containing clay, from about 3 to about 15 weight percent of water, and from about 0.05 to about 0.4 weight percent of barium carbonate is coated with a coating composition, and the coated composition is thereafter fired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1996
    Assignee: Tufty Ceramics, Inc.
    Inventors: Karen Tufty-Wisniewski, William B. Crandall
  • Grease composition
    Patent number: 5472626
    Abstract: An improved lubricating grease composition comprising a 12 hydroxy lithium calcium stearate with improved compatibility with elastomeric materials, improved oxidation resistance and improved dropping point flew characteristics. The improved grease composition is prepared by a process in which a bright stock paraffin oil is mixed with 12-hydroxy stearic acid, and the mixture is then heated to a temperature of from about 170 to about 200 degrees Fahrenheit for at least 30 minutes. Thereafter, lithium hydroxide and calcium hydroxide are added to the mixture, and the mixture is then neutralized by heating it to a temperature of from about 360 to about 450 degrees Fahrenheit. The saponified mixture is then comminuted so that at least about 90 weight percent of the particles in it are smaller than 1 micron. To this comminuted mixture is then added another portion of the specified paraffinic bright stock oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1995
    Assignee: Frey, the Wheelman, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas G. Musilli
  • Process for making ultra-fine ceramic particles
    Patent number: 5468427
    Abstract: A process for producing ultra-fine ceramic particles in which droplets are formed from a ceramic precursor mixture containing a metal cation, a nitrogen-containing fuel, a solvent, and an anion capable of participating in an anionic oxidation-reduction reaction with the nitrogen containing fuel. The nitrogen-containing fuel contains at least three nitrogen atoms, at least one oxygen atom, and at least one carbon atom. The ceramic precursor mixture is dried to remove at least 85 weight percent of the solvent, and the dried mixture is then ignited to form a combusted powder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1995
    Assignee: Alfred University
    Inventors: Gregory C. Stangle, Koththavasal R. Venkatachari, Steven P. Ostrander, Walter A. Schulze
  • Fashion frame chain holders
    Patent number: 5465466
    Abstract: An eyeglass retaining assembly comprising a flexible necklace with a proximal end and a distal end, a first spring ring attached to the proximal end of the necklace, a solid ring assembly attached to the distal end of said necklace, a first frame holder attached to the first spring ring, and a second frame holder attached to a second spring ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 14, 1995
    Inventor: Kandie K. Napier
  • Process for preparing a ceramic wick
    Patent number: 5458837
    Abstract: A process for preparing a porous ceramic body in which a green body containing at least 60 weight percent of ceramic material, at least about 25 weight percent of water, and from 5 to 40 weight percent of gluten is formed. The green body is dried until it contains less than about 0.5 weight percent, and it is then heated to a temperature of from 1,100 to 3,200 degrees Fahrenheit until substantially all of the gluten has been removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 17, 1995
    Assignee: PolyCeramics, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter A. Roberts, Kevin G. Hayes
  • Distributor valve body
    Patent number: D368300
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1996
    Assignee: Spinco Metal Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen G. Grenga