Patents Represented by Attorney von Briesen & Roper, S.c.
  • Patent number: 7617026
    Abstract: A programmable trim control system for marine applications preferably includes a controller, a control panel, a display device and a plurality of sensors. The controller receives input from the control panel and the plurality of sensors. The display device acts as a monitor for the controller. Each sensor monitors a single drive device, trim device or operational parameter. The controller further includes output ports connected to the drive devices and trim devices for controlling thereof. The trim control system preferably includes a manual mode, a diagnostic mode, a program mode and a preset mode. The positions or settings of the trim and drive devices are set in the program mode and recorded in the controller. Data stored in the controller will be accessed by the trim control system when in the preset mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Twin Disc Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael B. Gee, Dana L. Birkland, Robert B. Bertolasi, Darryl S. Babu, Klaus Meyersieck, Dean J. Bratel, David D. N. Vann, Steven B. Hall, Mark B. Wilson, Russel E. Gates, Frederic E. Nystrom, Robert N. Schenk
  • Patent number: 7540687
    Abstract: An attachment for a skid steer loader for use in performing road widening and shouldering jobs in small areas such as bike paths, driveways and cul de sacs. The attachment includes a compact frame adapted to support a hopper, a conveyor system, a spreader system, a spreader system angular adjustment, a hydraulic system, at least one wheel, at least one contact roller, and a universal mounting plate. The hydraulic system receives its power from the hydraulic system of, for example, a skid steer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Inventor: Duane A. Neumann
  • Patent number: 7047573
    Abstract: A collapsible, portable, light weight, reusable, machine washable potty training device that may carried inconspicuously into any private or public restroom and that may be consistently fitted onto a conventional toilet seat effortlessly, with the use of minimum stall space, to teach children to use toilets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Inventor: John Francis Young