Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Wallenstein & Wagner Ltd.
  • Patent number: 6236336
    Abstract: A traffic information warning system for conveying first and second messages regarding a traffic situation from a traffic advisory site is disclosed. The system comprises a transmitter adapted for placement at the advisory site and a receiver. The transmitter includes an oscillator for transmitting a first carrier signal and a second carrier signal. The first carrier signal has a first discrete carrier frequency and the second carrier signal has a second discrete carrier frequency. The first and second discrete carrier signal frequencies are located at a frequency location. The first message of a traffic situation is reflective of the specific frequency locations of the first and second discrete frequencies. A modulator modulates the first carrier signal with a modulating signal reflective of the second message regarding the traffic situation. The second carrier signal comprises an unmodulated signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Cobra Electronics Corp.
    Inventors: David C. Oliva, Phillip Thistlethwaite
  • Patent number: 6236097
    Abstract: A solid state microstructure comprises a substrate, a detector element extending outwardly from a surface of the substrate and having first and second electrodes on opposing sides thereof, the detector element incorporating an onboard electronically-triggered gating structure. The gating structure may for example be a third electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Imperial College of Science, Technology & Medicine
    Inventors: John Francis Hassard, Roland Smith
  • Patent number: 6230443
    Abstract: A hardware mounting has one preferred embodiment as a tilt-latch. The tilt-latch (10) is adapted for releasably securing a pivotable sash window disposed within opposed guide rails on a master frame of a window sash assembly. The sash window (12) comprises a top sash rail (20), a base (22) and two stiles (24,26) connected together at their extremities. The top sash rail (20) has an intermediate wall (52) having an opening (56). The tilt-latch (10) comprises a housing (30) adapted to be supported in the top rail (20). The housing (30) further has an outward end opening and a bottom wall (38). The housing (30) has a tab (40) depending from the bottom wall (38) adapted to be received by the intermediate wall opening (56). The housing (30) also has a latch bolt (32) disposed within the housing (30) and having a nose (34) adapted for engaging a respective one of the guide rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: Ashland Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven E. Schultz
  • Patent number: 6231560
    Abstract: A method and apparatus which captures relevant information pertaining to a patient's physiological conditions, automatically adjusts the amount of medication to optimize the treatment of pain and improve the patient's quality of life is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: Baxter International Inc
    Inventors: Tuan Bui, Doron Levitas, Stephen L. Axel
  • Patent number: 6227504
    Abstract: The present invention discloses blanks and the stands formed therefrom for holding and supporting cards. The stand can display creased greeting cards either horizontally or vertically. The blank includes a triangular-shaped base section having in its first adaptation, a pair of diverging side panels and diverging foldable joints, and in its second adaptation, a pair of opposed side panels and parallel foldable joints. Adhesive means are further provided for attaching and placing the blank/stand in the desired position and location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Inventor: Seth Seaberg
  • Patent number: 6226995
    Abstract: A frost control system for preventing the accumulation of frost on components of a freezer door assembly is disclosed. The system comprises a movable door disposed between a cold space and a warm space, and a header assembly. The header assembly comprises an air mover and an air inlet adapted for drawing air from the cold space to an inlet of the air mover. A conduit is provided for conducting air from an outlet of the air mover to a region of the warm space proximate to the door, and a thermostatically-controlled heater is disposed within the conduit. The conduit includes a heated air exhaust vent. Also provided is control circuitry for managing the operation of the heater and air mover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Assignee: Rytec Corporation
    Inventors: Walenty Kalempa, Brian Norbert Drifka
  • Patent number: 6224344
    Abstract: A vacuum operated pumping system is disclosed, and may include a single-, dual-, triple- or multiple-chamber arrangement. In one embodiment, the pumping system comprises a first chamber having a first liquid inlet, a first liquid outlet, and a first air port communicating with a first air line. An inlet conduit communicates with the first liquid inlet and a liquid supply source. An inlet check valve is adapted to prevent liquid from flowing from the first chamber toward the liquid supply source, while an outlet check valve is adapted to prevent liquid from flowing through the first liquid outlet toward the first chamber. A second chamber is provided having a second liquid outlet. The second chamber communicates with the first liquid outlet. A vacuum generator is placed in operable communication with the first air line and a compressed air source. A sensor such as a float assembly detects a level of liquid contained in the first chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Inventor: Allie Hall Hasbrouck
  • Patent number: 6225623
    Abstract: An ion mobility spectrometer comprises an ion mobility cell (10) into which molecules of a sample to be analysed are introduced. The ion mobility cell (10) is doped with ions produced by a corona discharge ionisation source (40). In one mode of operation, the corona discharge ionisation source (40) operates to produce a continual dopant stream, and in a second mode of operation, the corona discharge ionisation source (40) produces dopant ions selectively. In the non-continuous mode of operation, the ion mobility cell (10) may be doped with chemical dopant ions instead, switching between the two dopant regimes being accomplished very rapidly. The ion mobility spectrometer is particularly suitable for the detection of explosive compounds and narcotics, the ion mobility spectrum of explosives doped with ions from the corona discharge ionisation source differing from the ion mobility spectrum of such explosive compounds doped with chemical dopants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Assignee: Graseby Dynamics Limited
    Inventors: Robert Brian Turner, Stephen John Taylor, Alastair Clark, Paul Douglas Arnold
  • Patent number: 6224931
    Abstract: A method of production of dried noodles, in which the dried noodles are fried noodles of the type which are prepared by adding hot water, etc. or by cooking, or hot air-dried or freeze-dried type noodles, whereby the noodles are treated with water-soluble hemicellulose during one of the steps of production of the noodles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Assignee: Fuji Oil Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiroki Narimatsu, Tomoko Yasunara, Akihiro Nakamura, Yoko Sato, Hirokazu Maeda
  • Patent number: 6221458
    Abstract: An ornamental device for attachment to a surface comprises at least one sheet of ornamental material having an aperture therethrough and an attachment device. The attachment device includes a post having a width, a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of the post extends through the aperture of the at least one sheet of ornamental material. The attachment device also includes a base member connected to the proximal end of the post. The attachment device further includes a securement device positioned on the distal end of the post to grippingly engage the post and to resist removal of the securement device from the post. The invention further includes a method for making an ornamental device for attachment to a surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Inventor: Teresa Armendariz
  • Patent number: 6220744
    Abstract: A barrel mixer and assembly is disclosed. The barrel mixer comprises a rotary mixer barrel and a support for the rotary mixer barrel. The support includes a tipping arrangement for the barrel, wherein the support limits tipping of the barrel between a mixing position in which the barrel is angled to retain its contents, and a pouring position in which the barrel is angled so that its contents are poured out. The mixer also a motor having a motor output shaft aligned parallel to an axis of rotation of the barrel, and a mounting plate attached to the motor and surrounding the motor output shaft. Finally, the mixer has a transmission mounted on the support for rotating the barrel. The transmission includes step-down gearing between the motor and the barrel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Belle Engineering (Sheen) Limited
    Inventor: Ronald Samuel Blackhurst
  • Patent number: 6216698
    Abstract: An improved pessary, comprising a frame made of an elongated material of generally circular cross-section. This elongated material is then formed into a closed figure of a generally rectangular shape. The frame is then formed into a configuration which has a generally horseshoe shape, in side view. The frame comprises four arms, including a first, second, third, and fourth arm. With the frame in its initial rectangular shape, the first and second arms are generally parallel to each other. In this initial rectangular shape, the third and fourth arms are also generally parallel to each other. In addition, these third and fourth arms are generally perpendicular to the first and second arms. The first and second arms include springs that are crimped onto each of the first and second arms at a position generally in the middle of each of the first and second arms. The springs permit flexing of the first and second arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Assignee: Milex Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Stanley Regula
  • Patent number: D440378
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Assignee: The Quaker Oats Company
    Inventor: Jacque L. Malfait
  • Patent number: D440992
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: D&K Laminex, Inc.
    Inventors: William E. Parson, Matthew Shannon, David Edward Humphries, Daniel Leland Bragg
  • Patent number: D441252
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Assignee: Solo Cup Company
    Inventor: John Gitschlag
  • Patent number: D441443
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Assignee: Lakewood Engineering & Manufacturing Co.
    Inventor: Eleobardo Moreno
  • Patent number: D442371
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: The TonJon Company
    Inventor: Allen F. Eberts
  • Patent number: D442847
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: Ashland Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven E. Schultz, Kevin G. Short
  • Patent number: D442946
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: Cobra Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: John Phillip Pohl, Robert Edward Mudra, William Chamberlain, Jeffery Patrick Heuel
  • Patent number: D442980
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: D&K Laminex, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas George Johnson, David Edward Humphries, Daniel Leland Bragg, Michael Herda, Timothy Rothwell