Patents Represented by Attorney J. Stephen Yeo

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  • Cylindrical bipolar electrode battery
    Patent number: 4731305
    Abstract: A battery has first and second polarity circular electrodes within a circular housing. At least one bipolar electrode is interposed between the first and second polarity circular electrodes. Porous separators are located between electrodes. The cell also includes an electrolyte solution. Electric current is coupled from the first and second cylindrical electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 15, 1988
    Assignee: GTE Government Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Franz Goebel, David C. Batson, Anthony J. Miserendino, Gerard Boyle
  • Battery component
    Patent number: 4731308
    Abstract: A mechanical component for electrochemical batteries having porous members. A disc has two or more circular grooves in one side. The grooves are intended to accept the porous members and an electrode member of the battery. The opposite side of the disc has one or more radial channels which intersect with the circular grooves. When used in a battery, the component facilitates distribution of electrolyte, while also minimizing electrolyte leakage between cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 15, 1988
    Assignee: GTE Government Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Franz Goebel, David C. Batson, Anthony J. Miserendino, Gerard Boyle
  • Local oscillator feed for mixer array
    Patent number: 4727595
    Abstract: Local oscillator power is supplied to an array of single-ended microwave mixers by an offset horn. Each mixer has an integral antenna element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1988
    Assignee: GTE Government Systems Corporation
    Inventors: John Grandfield, Leonard L. Blaisdell
  • Fiber optic connector epoxy curing apparatus
    Patent number: 4713523
    Abstract: An apparatus for heat curing epoxy banded fiber optic connectors includes a housing containing a heater control circuit and an electronic thermometer. An L-shaped jig is attached to a surface of the housing with an interposing insulator. A heating element and temperature sensors are connect to the jig.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1987
    Assignee: GTE Government Systems Corporation
    Inventor: Donald C. MacDonald
  • Telephone station testing apparatus
    Patent number: 4701699
    Abstract: A telephone station test set performs voltage and polarity checks on four and six wire systems. Both four and six wire jacks are provided which are coupled to LED networks. A switch is provided so that both "intercom" and "data" pairs of a six wire system can be tested by the same LED networks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1985
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1987
    Assignee: General Telephone Company of Indiana
    Inventor: Terry E. Hoff
  • Multiplexed terminal for monitoring and controlling a plurality of remote telephone switches
    Patent number: 4696026
    Abstract: A multiplexed terminal monitors the status of a plurality of remote SPC telephone switches simultaneously. A computer has at least one I/O port. A serial communication adapter is coupled to the I/O port and provides a plurality of extended I/O ports. The extended ports are coupled through individual channels to remote SPC switches with remote command and display terminal ports. Software controls the computer to multiplex the extended ports and causes data representing the status and identification of each switch to be displayed simultaneously on a display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1987
    Assignee: General Telephone Company of Indiana
    Inventor: Donald A. Plouff
  • Apparatus for assembling electrochemical batteries and similar articles
    Patent number: 4689108
    Abstract: A press is arranged to compress a workpiece between two turntables. One of the turntables is adapted to be rotated which, in turn, rotates the workpiece and the other turntable, a heating element is provided to seal seams on the workpiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1987
    Assignee: GTE Government Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph Barry, Jr., Jerry Lewis, Peter B. Harris, William T. McHugh
  • Apparatus for holding workpiece
    Patent number: 4687243
    Abstract: Two pairs of mechanical fingers are independently remotely controlled by a single handle. The handle is coupled to activating mechanisms via cables. The apparatus is particularly suited for grasping small workpieces such as components on a circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1987
    Assignee: GTE Government Systems Corporation
    Inventor: Francis B. Rienzo
  • Electrochemical cell with disc activator
    Patent number: 4684587
    Abstract: A reserve cell has a cylindrical housing with a closed end. A cylindrical battery stack is located within the housing, surrounding a cell component container and separated from the closed end by a channeled ring. A disc is located with the ring for transmitting pressure from the closed end of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1987
    Assignee: GTE Government Systems Corporation
    Inventors: David C. Batson, Franz Goebel
  • Electrochemical cell with container support
    Patent number: 4684588
    Abstract: A reserve cell has cylindrical electrodes surrounding a cell component container, all in a cylindrical housing. A shim has a circular groove accepting one end of an electrode and a socket holding one end of the container. The outer edge of the shim abuts the inner wall of the housing. This arrangement maintains spatial relationships of the cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1987
    Assignee: GTE Government Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Franz Goebel, David C. Batson
  • Electrochemical cell with interlocking anode
    Patent number: 4684586
    Abstract: An electrochemical reserve cell includes a cylindrical housing a concentric arrangement of a liquid cell component container, a metal anode, a porous separator, and a porous carbon element. The metal anode is cylindrical with a spiral slot extending between its ends and is pressed into a perforated anode support cylinder having adjacent edges welded together. The anode and anode support structure are interlocked together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1987
    Assignee: GTE Government Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy B. Haskins, Franz Goebel, David C. Batson, Charles R. Zuffante
  • Electrochemical cell having coupling members with radial channels
    Patent number: 4672011
    Abstract: A electrochemical cell has a generally cylindrical battery stack comprised of disc-shaped components including atlernating first polarity electrodes and second polarity electrodes. Pairs of first polarity electrodes are coupled by ring-shaped couling members. The coupling members include radial channels such as grooves which allow the passage of a liquid cell component from a central well into the battery stack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1987
    Assignee: GTE Government Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Franz Goebel, Peter B. Harris, Gerard H. Boyle, Roger K. Freeman
  • Electrochemical cell having porous metal coupling members
    Patent number: 4668592
    Abstract: An electrochemical cell has a generally cylindrical battery stack comprised of disc-shaped components including alternating first polarity electrodes and second polarity electrodes. Adjacent first polarity electrodes are coupled by ring-shaped coupling members. The coupling members are made of porous metal which allows the passage of a liquid cell component from a central well into the battery stack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1987
    Assignee: GTE Government Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Peter B. Harris, Franz Goebel, Gerard H. Boyle, William T. McHugh
  • Unitary telephony frame arm extender
    Patent number: 4641338
    Abstract: A one-piece frame arm extender allows telephony terminal blocks to be mounted concurrently on a main distribution frame. The extender does not require any full assembly prior to being able to support itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1985
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1987
    Assignee: General Telephone Company of Indiana
    Inventors: Roger L. Clark, Dennis D. Ray, James L. Martin
  • Freeze resistant gate latch
    Patent number: 4618175
    Abstract: A latch for securing two fence gates in a closed position includes a pivoted bar which is protected from freezing elements by channeled housings welded or otherwise attached to the gates. The latch can be made on site from readily available metal stock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 1985
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1986
    Assignee: General Telephone of Illinois
    Inventor: Robert W. Smith
  • Method of treating lithium cells to reduce start-up delay time
    Patent number: 4615956
    Abstract: An electrochemical cell of the type having a lithium anode and a cathode current collector wetted by an electrolyte solution of thionyl chloride and lithium tetrachloroaluminate is treated before storage by applying a reverse current sufficient to deposit lithium on the surface of the anode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1985
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1986
    Assignee: GTE Government Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Franz Goebel, William T. McHugh
  • Material suitable for thermal protection of electrochemical cells and other articles
    Patent number: 4603165
    Abstract: A material is provided which has a positive thermal coefficient of resistance. The material is made of nickel particles sintered in a plastic matrix. The material is suitable in internal elements of electrochemical cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 29, 1986
    Assignee: GTE Government Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Robert C. McDonald, James M. Bennett, Ronald E. Barth
  • Spin released reservoir for electrochemical cells and like articles
    Patent number: 4596753
    Abstract: A reserve type electrochemical cell has its liquid cell component left separate in a rupturable envelope separate from the battery stack. The envelope is located within a sleeve in a well at the center of the battery stack. Piercing means are arranged in recesses along the side of the sleeve. If the cell is spun about its axis, the liquid cell component forces the part of the envelope into the recesses where it is ruptured, thereby discharging the liquid cell component into the battery stack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 24, 1986
    Assignee: GTE Government Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Gerard H. Boyle, Stephen S. Corda
  • Electrochemical cell having wound electrode structures
    Patent number: 4565752
    Abstract: A type of electrochemical cell has elements wound in a coil and inserted in a sealed can. One element has a metal substrate carrying a plurality of holes. The metal substrate supports layers of an electrode material such as porous carbon. Both edges and one end of the substrate is kept free of the material. The bare end of the substrate is on the outside of the coil. The substrate is wider than other elements of the coil, so that when the coil is inserted in the can, the substrate makes contact with all the internal surfaces of the can.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1984
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1986
    Assignee: GTE Government Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Franz Goebel, Timothy B. Haskins, David C. Batson
  • Combined housing for bias components and connector therefor
    Patent number: D287965
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1984
    Date of Patent: January 27, 1987
    Assignee: GTE Government Systems Corporation
    Inventors: John E. Kasianowicz, Michael L. Landes