Patents Assigned to Precision Laboratories, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20150072435
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for the colorimetric detection testing of peroxide-based compositions is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a first carrier having an acidic compound in dry form for hydrolysis of peroxide-based compounds and a second carrier having a colorimetric detection reagent composition in dry form. The carriers are positioned with respect to a support member to facilitate transfer of a solution containing a peroxide-based compound hydrolyzed by the acidic compound when activated into contact with the reagent composition of the second carrier for observation of any resulting color indication. The method comprises steps of applying the acidic compound and colorimetric detection reagent composition is liquid forms to the respective carriers and allowing the applied formulations to dry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Applicant: Precision Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Eva Hrboticka, James A. Bertsch
  • Patent number: 8496880
    Abstract: A test strip construction includes a test strip having a testing region bearing a chromogenic reagent to detect the presence of a substance in a fluid test sample. A supporting member is attached to one end of the test strip in a manner such that the testing region is remote form the attachment point and is free from any contact with supporting member. When dipped into the test sample the test strip can flutter away from the supporting member to allow for full contact between that the testing region and the test sample. When removed from the test sample the supporting member provides a consistent background for observation of color changes of the reagent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Precision Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventor: Eva Hrboticka
  • Patent number: 6364926
    Abstract: A concentrated liquid adjuvant and fertilizer composition containing a nitrogen source, an ampholytic surfactant, a drift control agent/deposition aid, and a carrier is disclosed. The concentrated composition is phase stable, and provides a nitrogen source and/or adjuvant, and a drift control agent/deposition aid, in a single package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Assignee: Precision Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank A. Gryzik, James D. Reiss
  • Patent number: 4764769
    Abstract: Pulse position coding is used to transmit several channels of data from a ground radar transmitter to a receiver in an airborne, remotely-piloted vehicle. The system is designed to ignore interfering pulses, especially those which are synchronized with the transmitter's PRF, by combining a number of noise reduction devices. These include the redundant transmission of address and channel information, the transmission of true and complemented data, the tracking of channels transmitted in a predetermined order, developing an interference count to recognize synchronous pulses, comparing data received for a given channel with data subsequently received for that channel, the use of windows around the expected positions of pulses, and the use of parity. There is also a novel programming arrangement which enables several programs to be stored in a reduced amount of memory space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1983
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1988
    Assignee: Vega Precision Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert G. Hayworth, Ray E. Russell, Jr., Robert F. Fleming, III, James G. Hwang
  • Patent number: 4748446
    Abstract: Pulse position coding is used to transmit several channels of data from a ground radar transmitter to a receiver in an airborne, remotely-piloted vehicle. The system is designed to ignore interfering pulses, especially those which are synchronized with the transmitter's PRF, by combining a number of noise reduction devices. These include the redundant transmission of address and channel information, the transmission of true and complemented data, the tracking of channels transmitted in a predetermined order, developing an interference count to recognize synchronous pulses, comparing data received for a given channel with data subsequently received for that channel, the use of windows around the expected positions of pulses, and the use of parity. There is also a novel programming arrangement which enables several programs to be stored in a reduced amount of memory space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1983
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1988
    Assignee: Vega Precision Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert G. Hayworth
  • Patent number: 4668950
    Abstract: Pulse position coding is used to transmit several channels of data from a ground radar transmitter to a receiver in an airborne, remotely-piloted vehicle. The system is designed to ignore interfering pulses, especially those which are synchronized with the transmitter's PRF, by combining a number of noise reduction devices. These include the redundant transmission of address and channel information, the transmission of true and complemented data, the tracking of channels transmitted in a predetermined order, developing an interference count to recognize synchronous pulses, comparing data received for a given channel with data subsequently received for that channel, the use of windows around the expected positions of pulses, and the use of parity. There is also a novel programming arrangement which enables several programs to be stored in a reduced amount of memory space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1983
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1987
    Assignee: Vega Precision Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Ray E. Russell, Jr., Robert G. Hayworth
  • Patent number: 4628312
    Abstract: Pulse position coding is used to transmit several channels of data from a ground radar transmitter to a receiver in an airborne, remotely-piloted vehicle. The system is designed to ignore interfering pulses, especially those which are synchronized with the transmitter's PRF, by combining a number of noise reduction devices. These include the redundant transmission of address and channel information, the transmission of true and complemented data, the tracking of channels transmitted in a predetermined order, developing an interference count to recognize synchronous pulses, comparing data received for a given channel with data subsequently received for that channel, the use of windows around the expected positions of pulses, and the use of parity. There is also a novel programming arrangement which enables several programs to be stored in a reduced amount of memory space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1983
    Date of Patent: December 9, 1986
    Assignee: Vega Precision Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: James G. Hwang, Robert F. Fleming, III, Robert G. Hayworth
  • Patent number: 4627075
    Abstract: Pulse position coding is used to transmit several channels of data from a ground radar transmitter to a receiver in an airborne, remotely-piloted vehicle. The system is designed to ignore interfering pulses, especially those which are synchronized with the transmitter's PRF, by combining a number of noise reduction devices. These include the redundant transmission of address and channel information, the transmission of true and complemented data, the tracking of channels transmitted in a predetermined order, developing an interference count to recognize synchronous pulses, comparing data received for a given channel with data subsequently received for that channel, the use of windows around the expected positions of pulses, and the use of parity. There is also a novel programming arrangement which enables several programs to be stored in a reduced amount of memory space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1983
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1986
    Assignee: Vega Precision Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert F. Fleming, III, Raymond F. Irby
  • Patent number: 4510499
    Abstract: The instant invention permits a communication function to be performed by utilizing the transmitter/receiver portion of existing navigational equipment such as, for example, DME equipment, TACAN/DME equipment, and VOR/DME equipment. Rather than utilizing the same channel as the navigation function, the communication function utilizes another of the equipment's channels specifically assigned for communication purposes. Specifically, when it is desired to communicate with a communication or master station, the airborne or remote navigational equipment is momentarily turned from the navigational frequency channel to the frequency channel specifically assigned for the communication function. While momentarily tuned to the communication channel, it sends data to, and receives data from, the communication station. Having completed the communication process, the airborne or remote unit tunes back to the navigational channel and resumes its navigational function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1981
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1985
    Assignee: Vega Precision Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: John P. Chisholm, Donald G. Morgan
  • Patent number: 3976999
    Abstract: In a radar target acquisition system means are provided for analyzing the video return including an automatic gate circuit causing the range gate to sweep out, and to sequentially sample the video return; a filter acquisition video processing circuit including means for discriminating between random and sinusoidal amplitude modulation appearing on the video return and having known frequency characteristics equal to the scan and pulse repetition frequencies of the radar within the pass band of the filter circuit, and means for comparing the discriminated amplitude modulated video return signal to at least one established threshold; and a track circuit which remains de-activated during the sweeping mode and is activated upon command from the filter acquisition circuit. Means are provided for manually initiating the gate circuit and for inhibiting the track circuit to await response from the filter acquisition circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1973
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1976
    Assignee: Vega Precision Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas A. Moore, Earl Gehman, George Huddleston
  • Patent number: D616941
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Precision Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard M. Bradfield
  • Patent number: D644425
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Precision Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew Gilmour