Patents Assigned to Vector Controls, Inc.
  • Patent number: 7481022
    Abstract: An insert for an insect control product comprising a first side and an oppositely facing second side; a first portion; a middle portion; a third portion, the middle portion being connected to the first portion and the third portion along fold lines. A formula applied on a coated region of the second side of the insert and dried, and the formula applied to a coated region of the first side of the insert and dried. The insert is folded in upon itself to take on a Z-shaped configuration or cross section, and slid into a box or housing to complete the insect control product. The insert is made by the process of placing the stamped insert on an assembly line and first coating a coated region of the second side with formula and then flipping the insert over and drying same. Then, the coated region of the first side of the insert is coated with formula, flipped over and dried.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Global Vector Controls Inc.
    Inventor: Harold L. Cohen
  • Publication number: 20030079668
    Abstract: A control system and apparatus for controlling waterjet-driven marine vessels is disclosed. Some aspects allow for generation of a plurality of actuator control signals from a single vessel control signal, such as those provided by vessel control apparatus. A control stick embodiment provides a control apparatus that comprises a shaft moveable in at least one degree of freedom to provide the vessel control signals. Some aspects allow for an intuitive direct movement of the vessel in correspondence to movements of the control apparatus. Yet other aspects allow for locking out on or more degrees of freedom while other degrees of freedom and not locked out.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Applicant: Vector Controls, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert A. Morvillo