Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Michael J. Kline
  • Method for processing digitized ultrasonic signals originating from an ultrasonic probe for the storage of and later reconstruction of the ultrasonic signals from the stored data
    Patent number: 5555180
    Abstract: A method for processing digitized ultrasonic signals originating from an ultrasonic probe for the storage and later reconstruction of the ultrasonic signals from the stored data. Each half-wave from the digitized data is stored as the maximum amplitude, polarity sign, and location on the time axis of the wave. Reconstruction of the signal from the stored data is effected by constructing a series of 180.degree. cosine curves from the stored data and connecting each successive cosine curve with the previous cosine curve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1996
    Assignee: Krautkramer GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Heinz-Josef Hilger, Manfred Rehrmann, Norbert Steinhoff
  • Method and apparatus for assembling table legs
    Patent number: 5549265
    Abstract: An apparatus for connecting at least two leg members to form a table leg assembly, comprising: a tab bracket disposed on each of said leg members; at least two ganging brackets matingly engageable with said tab brackets; and connecting means for removably connecting said ganging brackets with said tab brackets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1996
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard L. Minchey, William E. Surface
  • Handle actuator for surgical instrument having clamp lock and emergency release
    Patent number: 5547117
    Abstract: A surgical stapling instrument with a remotely articulated staple head assembly on a rotatable support shaft. A joy stick mounted to the shaft of the instrument near the handle allows for remote articulation of the staple head assembly. The staple head assembly includes a narrow contour for insertion between adjacent rib pairs without rib spreading. The staple head assembly further includes a reloadable staple cartridge which may be replaced with differently sized staples of a second cartridge. A closure trigger clamps tissue prior to stapling and cooperates with a second trigger that performs the staple firing operation. The triggers include a safety lock mechanism for preventing premature staple firing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1996
    Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery
    Inventors: Steven W. Hamblin, David A. Witt, Thomas J. Sierocuk, Kirk M. Nicola, Matthew R. Otten, Craig B. Berky
  • Method and apparatus for measuring heat flow
    Patent number: 5524618
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for determining caloric expenditure of a subject. The apparatus includes a modified heat flow sensor having an overlay and/or conductive layer for measuring the evaporative heat loss component, in addition to substantially total heat loss, for the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1996
    Inventors: Paul A. Pottgen, Neil J. Szuminsky
  • Fastening means for lighting
    Patent number: 5518214
    Abstract: A device and method for fastening lighting to a supporting structure. The first fastening element, an anchor portion, includes an adhesive backing to attach to the supporting structure. A second fastening element, a fastening portion, is secured to the anchor portion by a plurality of VELCRO.RTM. loops and hooks, which may also attached to a third fastening element, a disk portion, by an adhesive means. The fastening portion includes a pair of holes for receiving a fastener for securing wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1996
    Inventor: Michael A. Spencer
  • Gas burner
    Patent number: D368829
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1996
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Giebel, Steven Speck, Robert F. Minor, Sr., Henry Schubert
  • Carafe
    Patent number: D369058
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1996
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Sean H. Simmons
  • Gas burner
    Patent number: D369720
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1996
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Giebel, Steven Speck, Henry Schubert, Robert F. Minor, Sr.
  • Table top
    Patent number: D370807
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1996
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Wade A. F. Maple
  • Coffee maker
    Patent number: D371270
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 2, 1996
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall P. Bell, Augusto A. Picozza
  • Combined backrest and seat panels for a chair
    Patent number: D371476
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1996
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Sauvage
  • Mixer
    Patent number: D372162
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald Ivy
  • Table
    Patent number: D372383
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1996
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Leonard R. Saldana, Joseph E. Blazar
  • Table
    Patent number: D372384
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1996
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Leonard R. Saldana, Joseph E. Blazar
  • Table
    Patent number: D372819
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1996
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Drew Maple
  • Coffee maker
    Patent number: D373281
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Sean H. Simmons
  • Toaster
    Patent number: D374370
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1996
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Matt Barthelemy, Sonja Schiefer
  • Consumer scale mat
    Patent number: D374406
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1996
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Pyle, Robert A. Ongil
  • Shower head
    Patent number: D374477
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1996
    Inventors: Ann M. Dow, Joseph E. Ford, Donald N. Jursich, Raymond Chan
  • Vaporizer
    Patent number: D374923
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1996
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Devin L. Moore