Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Lewis, Rice & Fingersh
  • Electronic component comprising a cooling surface
    Patent number: 7633158
    Abstract: An electronic component comprising at least two connection elements (2,7,8), each provided with at least one contact surface (13.1, 13.2, 13.3, 9, 10) which is used to fix the electronic component (1) to a surface of a printed circuit board. An at least partially plane cooling surface is formed on the first connection element (2), for placing on a cooling body that is oriented in the direction of the side of the electronic component (1) opposing the printed circuit board. The first connection element (2) has at least one raised area (3.1, 3.2, 3.3) on the side thereof facing the printed circuit board, on which the contact surface (13.1, 13.2, 13.1) of the first connection element (2) is formed. Said first connection element (2) also has at least one recessed area (4, 4?) in which the at least one other connection element (7, 7?; 8, 8?) is arranged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co., KG
    Inventors: Christoph Fluhrer, Herbert Schnieder
  • Fluid detector recognizing foam and surge conditions
    Patent number: 7630839
    Abstract: Systems and methods for evaluating probe signal level readings in a manner that allows a low water detector to distinguish between a probe that is under a fluid level, or is above the fluid level and either being splashed or is within a foam. Low water detectors which utilize these systems and methods are also provided. The detectors generally utilize a representative probe reading, and a dynamic indicator between probe readings, for a set of probe readings taken in a time period to detect low water levels, foam, or surge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey C. Merwin, Roberto Zarate
  • Systems and methods for monitoring the integrity of a tank
    Patent number: 7581432
    Abstract: A conduit is connected to the interstice between an outer and inner wall of a storage tank or the liner thereof and may be used to monitor the integrity of the interstice. The conduit comprises a coupling in fluid communication with the interstice, a tube connected at one end to the coupling and having a length sufficient to extend into a riser pipe of the tank. The conduit may also include a bushing holding the tube apart from the tank and providing for the variable positioning of the tube with respect to the tank. A method of monitoring the integrity of the interstice uses monitoring equipment connected to the conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Inventor: David D. Russell
  • Methods, apparatus, and systems for evaluating gemstones
    Patent number: 7580118
    Abstract: Methods for grading gemstones, apparatus for grading gemstones, and systems that utilize such methods and apparatus are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: American Gem Society
    Inventors: Jose Sasian, James Caudill, Peter Yantzer
  • Hydroponic growing enclosure and method for growing, harvesting, processing and distributing algae, related microorganisms and their by products
    Patent number: 7536827
    Abstract: Systems and methods for hydroponically growing microorganisms within a self-contained air-supported structure, in which microorganisms are grown in an organic slurry, harvested, and processed to obtain and process and distribute molecules useful for biofuel or other purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: Algepower LLC
    Inventors: Gail Busch, Jacques M. Dupont
  • Sidelay register for a plate cylinder of a rotary press
    Patent number: 7533607
    Abstract: A registration system for a rotary press including circumferential and sidelay registers designed to interface to the press unit using more direct motion translation. In particular, to go from rotational motion of a motor to linear motion of the adjustment with fewer transitions. Also discussed are measurement systems which measure the adjustments made to the plate cylinder more directly by measuring the linear movement of components acting on the cylinder as opposed to the movement of the motor or power source of the registration system. These systems can provide for more accurate movement to the various elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: Pressline Services
    Inventors: Michael Hart, Carlos F. Noa, Greg Tabor
  • Water column supervisory switch
    Patent number: 7530402
    Abstract: A water column supervisory switch having a probe arrangement and probe circuitry for detecting the presence of a conductive medium that has reached a predetermined level above a clapper valve inside a dry pipe valve for a sprinkler system is disclosed. The probe arrangement comprises a housing and a probe operatively associated with probe circuitry that provides a means for activating an alarm when the conductive medium reaches the predetermined level in order for maintenance personnel to drain the water from the dry pipe valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC
    Inventor: Michael F. Cabral
  • LC oscillator circuit with a compensation coil for parasitical collector capacitor
    Patent number: 7532080
    Abstract: An oscillator circuit configuration comprising in an LC-parallel oscillatory circuit and a transistor as an amplifying element. A compensating winding is associated with the parallel oscillatory circuit whereby the collector voltage of the transistor is fed to said winding in order to compensate the effect of the parasitic collector capacity. Preferably, the collector current from the transistor is maintained constant be an amplifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Synergy Microwave Corporation
    Inventors: Ulrich L. Rhode, Klaus Danzeisen
  • Method and apparatus for performing spectroscopy downhole within a wellbore
    Patent number: 7508506
    Abstract: An analysis system, tool, and method for performing downhole fluid analysis, such as within a wellbore. The analysis system, tool, and method provide for a tool including a spectroscope for use in downhole fluid analysis which utilizes an adaptive optical element such as a Micro Mirror Array (MMA) and two distinct light channels and detectors to provide real-time scaling or normalization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Custom Sensors and Technology
    Inventors: Sean M. Christian, Jess V. Ford, Mike Ponstingl, Anthony Johnson, Sven Kruger, Margaret C. Waid, Bryan Kasperski, Enrique Prati
  • Coated metallic articles
    Patent number: 7494696
    Abstract: It is now feasible to coat metal objects having a substantially unexpanded surface area with a fused plasticized polyvinyl chloride coating uniformly covering and firmly anchored to the metal object. This objective is achieved by providing a metal substrate to be coated with small anchoring apertures which allow the fused coating to firmly anchor and bond onto and around the metal object and a series of leveling apertures which permit for a more uniform drainage of excessive unfused coating material from the metal object before the fusing of the coating thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: Landscape Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Shirley M. Wickland, James A. Glende, Christopher J. O'Hara, II, Randy R. Dienger
  • Compact elliptical exercise machine with adjustable stride length
    Patent number: 7468021
    Abstract: An elliptical exercise machine and methods for using the machine where the horizontal length of the stride of the ellipse can be adjusted by the user without the user having to alter the vertical dimension of the ellipse by an equivalent amount. The machine provides for alteration due to the interaction of two arms via a coupler where distance from a rotational axis to the coupler may be adjusted The machine may allow for this adjustment to occur during the performance of an exercise routine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Assignee: True Fitness Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel R Moon
  • Symmetrizing arrangement
    Patent number: 7453327
    Abstract: A re-balancing device (1) comprising a line (12). Said line comprises a first pole (3) of a first conductor (2) and a first pole (6) a second conductor (5) on a first side (8), in addition to a second pole (7) of a first conductor (2) and a second pole (7) of a second conductor (5) on a second side. The second side (9) of the line (12) is connected to a network consisting of impedances and a symmetrical connection (Out), with a first end (10) and a second end (11). The first pole (3) of the first conductor (2) is directly guided to a reference potential (GR) and the two first poles (3,6) form an unsymmetrical connection (In). The second pole (4) of the first conductor (2) is connected to the first end (10) of the symmetrical connection (Out) and connected to the reference potential (GR) via the third impedance (x3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Rodhe & Schwarz GmbH & Co., KG
    Inventor: Christoph Fluhrer
  • Spectroscope and method of performing spectroscopy utilizing a micro mirror array
    Patent number: 7440098
    Abstract: A spectroscope designed to utilize an adaptive optical element such as a micro mirror array (MMA) and two distinct light channels and detectors. The devices can provide for real-time and near real-time scaling and normalization of signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Custom Sensors and Technology
    Inventors: Sean M. Christian, Jess V. Ford, Mike Ponstingl, Sven Kruger, Margaret C. Waid, Bryan W. Kasperski, Enrique Prati
  • Exercise device for side-to-side stepping motion
    Patent number: 7438670
    Abstract: Exercise machines and methods of exercising which utilize a side-to-side stepping motion to exercise the lower extremities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: True Fitness Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Gray, Daniel Moon, Robert Starr
  • Barbeque grill
    Patent number: D578820
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Inventor: Brian Bauer
  • Dual spike insert for dispensing liquid from a bag
    Patent number: D581212
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: AMMM Patent Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Jeffrey Macler
  • Utility knife blade
    Patent number: D582229
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Inventor: Darian Johnson
  • Control panel for an exercise machine
    Patent number: D589097
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: True Fitness Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd McKee, Robert Starr
  • Container
    Patent number: D607743
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: Pretium Packaging L.L.C.
    Inventor: Ray Eble
  • Container
    Patent number: D608211
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: Pretium Packaging L.L.C.
    Inventor: Ray Eble