Patents by Inventor Alfred J. Michaloski

Alfred J. Michaloski has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method and apparatus for ultraviolet treatment of plants
    Patent number: 5040329
    Abstract: Ultraviolet energy in the germicidal band is directed towards plants, particularly the grape vines on the vineyard trellis, providing a lethal exposure (irradiation) for the purpose of eradicating microorganisms, and stimulating host plant defense mechamisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1991
    Inventor: Alfred J. Michaloski
  • Illumination arrangement providing for interframe flashdown
    Patent number: 3998541
    Abstract: Diffuse illumination is provided in document copying apparatus for illuminating both the document and an area surrounding the outside edges of the document. The surrounding area reflects illumination similar to the original document to flashdown interframe sections of the photoconductor. Compensation for reduced reflectivity in certain portions of this surrounding area is accomplished by appropriately located specular reflecting surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1975
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1976
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventor: Alfred J. Michaloski