Patents Represented by Law Firm Marks Murase & White
  • Patent number: 4759158
    Abstract: The set of prefabricated construction elements comprises a first prismatic element having the form of a box-shaped body containing a bottom floor and a second prismatic element having the form of a box-shaped body with an inclined roof floor. Preferably the elements are made of precast reinforced concrete.One of the transverse walls of the first element is displaced to the interior, forming thus with the projecting lateral walls a wind shade. The interior of the walls is provided with insulation. According to the climate an external, insulating shell can be fastened to the external walls.Such a set of precast elements allows an economic fabrication with only two molds, an easy transport by trucks and a very easy and economic assembly on the spot on one hand and the erection of a multitude of different buildings to size on the other hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 26, 1988
    Inventor: Andre Aubry
  • Patent number: 4759714
    Abstract: A tooth root channel anchor comprising a conical anchoring member, said anchoring member including a head portion upon which an artificial tooth can be built up, the anchoring member having a conicity or taper of from about 1.degree. to about 5.degree. and having a longitudinal axis and a periphery, a plurality of anchoring ribs disposed around said periphery of said anchoring member and at least two grooves formed in said anchoring member extending parallel to said longitudinal axis, said grooves acting as cutting and cement discharging grooves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1981
    Date of Patent: July 26, 1988
    Inventor: Georg Szegvary
  • Patent number: 4754183
    Abstract: A rotor of T-shaped section lies on the motor shaft. The rotor comprises two external symmetrical collars which comprise radial magnetized permanent magnetic poles. Two identical stator parts, symmetrically arranged in the motor comprise external pole teeth lying external resp. internal of each of one of the collars of the motor. This gives rise to a radial flow of magnetic flux in the external lying, radially magnetized permanent magnetic poles of the rotor which leads to a high torque and efficiency. The construction of the motor is simple. Relatively thin material may be used. Relatively high number of poles are possible due to the fact that the effective poles, of the stator and of the rotor lie at the outside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 28, 1988
    Assignee: SAIA AG
    Inventor: Hermann Gerber
  • Patent number: 4750264
    Abstract: A procedure and apparatus for preparing an electronic baseboard are disclosed. The baseboard is marked such that each side shows the specific location for various circuit elements and their corresponding connections. The components are inserted into holes in the base board and are connected by means of a wiring device. The wiring device includes a tubular hollow body which houses an electrical conductor wire. A reel is rotatably attached to one end of the hollow body. The electrical conductor wire is wound on the rotatable reel, runs axially through the hollow body and emanates through a nozzle at a second end of the device. The device is optionally provided with a blade for cutting the electrical conductor wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1988
    Inventor: Pedro V. Melero
  • Patent number: 4745350
    Abstract: Device for and method of modulating an electric current pulse in which an inductor is shunted by a closing switch element in order to define a loop. The loop is then opened, which magnetically transfers energy stored in the inductor to the other inductor elements. Included in the loop is a constant voltage opening switch element which limits the potential difference across an opening switch in the loop. Proper selection of the number of such loops included in the device, the inductance of the inductor elements, and the voltage for the constant voltage opening switch elements permits tailoring of the resultant current pulse to any load in any predetermined shape, including a square pulse in which current is maintained constant for the duration of the pulse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1988
    Assignee: Energy Compression Research Corporation
    Inventors: James R. Long, Kenneth G. Lindner
  • Patent number: 4741326
    Abstract: A protective sheath assembly for use with a medical instrument is disclosed. The assembly comprises an elongatable hollow sheath attached to a transparent distal end plate. A tube extends from the end plate and is surrounded by the sheath. In order to provide for suctioning or irrigation of bodily cavities, a biopsy valve or other instrument is accommodated in the tube. An air or water channel may be provided for passing cleaning media over the transparent end plate, and nozzles can be embedded in the end plate to direct the cleaning media onto the end plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 3, 1988
    Assignee: Fujinon, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher O. R. Sidall, Robert L. Savitt
  • Patent number: 4742194
    Abstract: Improvement to electro-fluid relays useable to signal either the maximum or minimum limit of pressure in a fluid system, or the position of a movable part of a jack.The relay is constituted of a pipe fitting (1,2) attached directly onto an apparatus (5) or onto a pipe and including a body presenting a pneumatic control inlet (6) in communication with the said apparatus or the said piping, the said control inlet (6) being linked to a space situated on one side of an elastic membrane (16) submitted to the fluid pressure established in the control inlet (6), the said membrane (16) being linked by a transmission member (18) sliding in the body to a means of control (22) of an electric contactor (23).The invention is utilized for the control of a jack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 3, 1988
    Assignee: Societe Anonyme Styled Legris
    Inventors: Andre Legris, Charles Columb
  • Patent number: 4741249
    Abstract: Automatic device for economizing compressed air comprises a means for ensuring the passage of driving fluid under pressure during most of the stroke of the moving element of a user apparatus. The device consists of a single-unit body having a first circuit connecting a fluid supply pipe to one chamber of the cylinder actuator. The first circuit is controlled by a valve moving with a piston subjected to the action of an elastic means and slidably mounted in the body. The piston is actuated by the presence or absence of a pressure signal, the body having a second circuit by-passing the first circuit and connecting a fluid exhaust pipe to the cylinder chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1984
    Date of Patent: May 3, 1988
    Assignee: Societe Anonyme Styled Legris
    Inventor: Andre Legris
  • Patent number: 4722339
    Abstract: The instrument has projections with locking teeth for locking the instrument in its closed clamping position, said projections being located near the connecting zone between the levers of the instrument and their ring grips. Near one projection a slide having a wedge surface is provided, which may be shifted between the projections against spring force by pressure onto a key of the slide, for spreading appart the projections and for disengaging their locking teeth. Disengagement of the locking teeth and opening of the closed instrument are substantially facilitated by simple and inexpensive means which do not hinder operation of the instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1988
    Assignee: Fritz Gegauf ag Bernina - Nahmaschinenfabrik
    Inventors: Ernst Dreier, Johann Lahodny
  • Patent number: 4717995
    Abstract: A procedure for converting direct electrical energy into alternating electrical energy is disclosed. An apparatus sequentially sweeps the connecting points of a number of DC power supplies in order to provide an alternating current wave form. The sequential sweep of each consecutive connection point is carried out such that the second connection is initiated prior to disconnecting the first connection. Overlapping connections are not, however, used where there is a reversal of the direction of the current at the output terminals. The speed of the sweep may be varied in accordance with the specific frequency required for the alternating current wave form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1988
    Inventor: Juan O. Garcia
  • Patent number: 4715314
    Abstract: A powder coating installation comprising a cabin having walls made of a non-conductive plastic material. The lower part of the cabin has a V-shaped section and terminates in a collecting channel which is connected to a suction device. The installation further comprises a cleaning device with a hollow frame, the form of which compliments the contours of the internal form of the cabin and which comprises gas outlet holes along its periphery. The frame is connected to a source of pressurized fluid, e.g., air. The cleaning device further comprises cleaning means such as sponges, cloths and the like, which may be provided on the same frame or on a separate frame. Use of a non-stick, non-conductive cabin and of the cleaning device enables the installation to be easily and quickly color converted and eliminates much of the previously wasted colored powder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1987
    Assignee: H. U. Ramseier
    Inventors: Hans-Ulrich Ramseier, Fritz Brechbuhler
  • Patent number: 4712809
    Abstract: A method and device for assembling connection fittings such as couplings, between hard components, such as metal pipe and a body formed of a softer substance to obtain a permanent coupling able to withstand aging and thermal shock conditions. The parts coupled are formed of materials of different hardness which are first force fit together. One of the parts is then rotated at high speed so that the part made of the softer material is locally heated until it melts. The result is a snug but swivelable connection free of internal stress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1987
    Assignee: Societe Anonyme Styled Legris
    Inventor: Andre Legris
  • Patent number: 4693524
    Abstract: The present invention discloses component elements for building any desired furniture structure comprising vertical columns having orifices for receipt of fasteners, such as screws and horizontal support members that are connected to the vertical columns. The horizontal supports have a body portion with orifices that communicate with the column orifices for passage of a fastener therethrough. The horizontal supports also have at least one support end portion projecting from the body portion and a rib projecting from the support member generally perpendicular to the body and the end portions. Other horizontal support embodiments are shown, suitable for constructing shelves or display cases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1984
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1987
    Inventor: Vicente N. Navarro
  • Patent number: 4680976
    Abstract: The device comprises a shaft to which is applied a torque to be measured. The shaft is mounted in two ball bearings which are secured in a pair of supports coupled by a cylindrical metallic piece forming a shield against electromagnetic influences from the outside. Concentric disks facing each other and at close proximity from each other are secured by means of connecting tubes respectively to each extremity of the shaft. Each disk comprises non transparent sectors for electromagnetic waves separated by transparent sectors, the sectors being arranged in a regular angular configuration on the disks. The relative angular position of the disks is such that in the absence of a torque applied to the shaft, the non transparent sectors of one disk and the transparent sectors of the other disk overlap. The disks form a shielding element the effect of which being variable in dependence on their relative angular position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1987
    Assignee: Vibro-Meter SA
    Inventor: Martin Lustenberger
  • Patent number: 4679470
    Abstract: Guide-bar device for a multi-spindle lathe having a barrel indexed by the lathe at each machining operation and secured to a rear part of the lathe. The barrel comprises a central shaft and a plurality of guiding tubes removably supported by a means of disks provided on the central shaft, each guiding tube enclosing a bar to be machined. The bar rotates within the guiding tube in a fluid and is supported by and advanced under the influence of a piston which bears against the rear part of the bar. A fluid distributor is secured to the multi-spindle lathe at the rear part of the barrel. The fluid distributor is connected to at least one source of hydraulic pressure for distributing fluid under pressure into distributing grooves which are connected to a rear part of the guiding tubes for causing the piston to advance in said guiding tube and to a plurality of pipes connected to said guiding tubes for causing a radial injection of the fluid between said bar to be machined and the guiding tube thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1983
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1987
    Assignee: Sameca SA
    Inventors: Markus Geiser, Claude Vandevoir
  • Patent number: 4661077
    Abstract: The invention discloses a lifesaving and mooring device (8) having a resilient, floatable member (10), defining a pair of channels (12) therethrough, adapted for slidable receipt of an elongated member, such as a rope (14) through the channels. The rope slidably passes through the channels in a U-like configuration so as to form an adjustable slip-loop (18). At least one end of the rope has a diameter greater than that of the channels so as to prevent removal of the rope therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1985
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1987
    Assignee: James F. Ward
    Inventors: Bruce S. Griffith, James F. Ward
  • Patent number: D291330
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1987
    Assignee: Old Bridge Playing Card Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Bill J. Raheb
  • Patent number: D291458
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1987
    Assignee: Old Bridge Playing Card Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Bill J. Raheb
  • Patent number: D293036
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1987
    Assignee: American Safety Razor Company
    Inventors: Clemens A. Iten, David O. Chase
  • Patent number: D293822
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1988
    Inventor: Rolf Scheiwiller