Patents by Inventor Charles Wolfersberger
Charles Wolfersberger 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).
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Patent number: 11805724Abstract: A planter comprises an automated planting unit for planting plots of seeds in a field. The planting unit includes a first seed storage unit configured to provide seeds to the planting unit and a second seed storage unit configured to provide seeds to the planting unit. The planting unit also includes a seed meter configured to plant seeds from the first seed storage unit and the second seed storage unit in a field, and a diverter unit coupled to the first and second seed storage units and to the seed meter. The diverter, then, is configured to selectively direct seeds from either the first seed storage unit or the second seed storage unit to the seed meter, whereby the seeds from the first and second seed storage units may be planted separately or together (e.g., for mixed planting, etc.).Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2020Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Christopher Louis Corelli, Timothy Edward Reitz, Andrew D. Thielen, Roger A. Weyhrich, Charles Wolfersberger
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Publication number: 20200329629Abstract: A planter is provided comprising an automated planting unit for planting plots of seeds in a field. The planting unit includes a first seed storage unit configured to provide seeds to the planting unit and a second seed storage unit configured to provide seeds to the planting unit. The planting unit also includes a seed meter configured to plant seeds from the first seed storage unit and the second seed storage unit in a field, and a diverter unit coupled to the first and second seed storage units and to the seed meter. The diverter, then, is configured to selectively direct seeds from either the first seed storage unit or the second seed storage unit to the seed meter, whereby the seeds from the first and second seed storage units may be planted separately or together (e.g., for mixed planting, etc.).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2020Publication date: October 22, 2020Inventors: Christopher Louis CORELLI, Timothy Edward REITZ, Andrew D. THIELEN, Roger A. WEYHRICH, Charles WOLFERSBERGER
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Publication number: 20120330089Abstract: A system of navigating a magnetic medical device within that part of a patient located within an operating region of the system, the system comprising magnets, and preferably electromagnets, arranged to provide a magnetic field sufficient to navigate the magnetic medical device within the operating region. There are preferably three magnetic coils arranged in mutually perpendicular planes such that their axes intersect in the operating region. The magnetic coils are sized and arranged so that a patient can easily access the operating region to allow virtually any portion of the patient to be positioned within the operating region. The openness of the magnetic system allows access to the operating region by a bi-planer imaging system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Inventors: Rogers C. Ritter, Jeffrey M. Garibaldi, Charles Wolfersberger, Francis M. Creighton, Peter R. Werp, Bevil J. Hogg, Walter M. Blume
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Patent number: 7690619Abstract: An apparatus that provides for rotation about two axes orthogonal to each other includes a gimbal having two arms adjoining a portion that is mounted to a base for rotation about a first axis. A shaft defining a second axis orthogonal to the first pivotally couples a mounting plate to the arms. The mounting plate has an arcuate edge with first and second parallel grooves therein adapted to receiving a drive cable. A drive cable that is engaged with a drive pulley is aligned by at least one idler pulley with the first and second grooves of the mounting plate. The drive cable has opposing free ends that are received in the first and second grooves of the mounting plate. A motor is coupled to the drive pulley for controlling the drive cable travel, to accordingly rotate the mounting plate to provide for orientating a device in a desired direction.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2006Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: Stereotaxis, Inc.Inventor: Charles Wolfersberger
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Publication number: 20070019330Abstract: An apparatus that provides for rotation about two axes orthogonal to each other includes a gimbal having two arms adjoining a portion that is mounted to a base for rotation about a first axis. A shaft defining a second axis orthogonal to the first pivotally couples a mounting plate to the arms. The mounting plate has an arcuate edge with first and second parallel grooves therein adapted to receiving a drive cable. A drive cable that is engaged with a drive pulley is aligned by at least one idler pulley with the first and second grooves of the mounting plate. The drive cable has opposing free ends that are received in the first and second grooves of the mounting plate. A motor is coupled to the drive pulley for controlling the drive cable travel, to accordingly rotate the mounting plate to provide for orientating a device in a desired direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2006Publication date: January 25, 2007Inventor: Charles Wolfersberger
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Publication number: 20010038683Abstract: A system of navigating a magnetic medical device within that part of a patient located within an operating region of the system, the system comprising magnets, and preferably electromagnets, arranged to provide a magnetic field sufficient to navigate the magnetic medical device within the operating region. There are preferably three magnetic coils arranged in mutually perpendicular planes such that their axes intersect in the operating region. The magnetic coils are sized and arranged so that a patient can easily access the operating region to allow virtually any portion of the patient to be positioned within the operating region. The openness of the magnetic system allows access to the operating region by a bi-planer imaging system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2001Publication date: November 8, 2001Inventors: Rogers C. Ritter, Jeffrey M. Garibaldi, Charles Wolfersberger, Francis M. Creighton, Peter R. Werp, Bevil J. Hogg, Walter M. Blume
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Patent number: 6241671Abstract: A system of navigating a magnetic medical device within that part of a patient located within an operating region of the system, the system comprising magnets, and preferably electromagnets, arranged to provide a magnetic field sufficient to navigate the magnetic medical device within the operating region. There are preferably three magnetic coils arranged in mutually perpendicular planes such that their axes intersect in the operating region. The magnetic coils are sized and arranged so that a patient can easily access the operating region to allow virtually any portion of the patient to be positioned within the operating region. The openness of the magnetic system allows access to the operating region by a bi-planer imaging system.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 1998Date of Patent: June 5, 2001Assignee: Stereotaxis, Inc.Inventors: Rogers C. Ritter, Jeffrey M. Garibaldi, Charles Wolfersberger, Francis M. Creighton, Peter R. Werp, Bevil J. Hogg, Walter M. Blume
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Patent number: 5325032Abstract: A process and apparatus for automatically applying heel covers to women's heels including a rotatable work table with jigs for holding the heels fixed around the periphery. Positioned outwardly from the periphery of the table are work stations with independently programmed operating machines which are responsive to the instructions as to heel size and style which are placed into the controller for the process. The controller operates motors and air valves which control the operation and positioning of an automatic top trimmer, a seat roller, a breast notcher, upper and lower nippers, a dowel and lift inserter and a dowel setting device. Each of these is preset depending on the style and size heel being worked on. Instructions as to new styles or types can be inserted into the controller while the machine is running.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 1993Date of Patent: June 28, 1994Assignee: Brown Group, Inc.Inventors: Robin R. Thompson, Charles Wolfersberger, Billy Poindexter, II
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Patent number: 5230114Abstract: A process and apparatus for automatically applying heel covers to women's heels including a rotatable work table with jigs for holding the heels fixed around the periphery. Positioned outwardly from the periphery of the table are work stations with independently programmed operating machines which are responsive to the instructions as to heel size and style which are placed into the controller for the process. The controller operates motors and air valves which control the operation and positioning of an automatic top trimmer, a seat roller, a breast notcher, upper and lower nippers, a dowel and lift inserter and a dowel setting device. Each of these is preset depending on the style and size heel being worked on. Instructions as to new styles or types can be inserted into the controller while the machine is running.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 1992Date of Patent: July 27, 1993Assignee: Brown Group, Inc.Inventors: Robin R. Thompson, Charles Wolfersberger, Poindexter Billy, II
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Patent number: 5164793Abstract: A shoe size selection system using a foot image to obtain measurement information in three dimensions leading to a proper shoe size recommendation. The system provides a computer program that interprets three-dimensional information about a foot and calculates the key features that relate foot length and girth data that affect the comfort and fit of a shoe. Apparatus is used to allow the computer to reproduce on a viewing screen the results of a scan of a foot and to indicate on a chart a preferred shoe size for a foot that may be normal as to physical form or abnormal as to physical form.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 1991Date of Patent: November 17, 1992Assignee: Brown Group, Inc.Inventors: Charles Wolfersberger, Mark D. Linneman
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Patent number: 4815956Abstract: Insole feeding apparatus for a molding press having an insole receiving cavity to receive insoles from a support structure that carries dual trays which hold insole supplies alternately positionable to allow insoles to be picked out of a tray and placed in the mold cavity. The mold press is provided with an insole kicker plate subject to positional adjustment in the cavity in accordance with an operator teach device capable of locating the kicker plate in the mold cavity for producing molded insoles having desired style and size characteristics. The apparatus is made to follow a desired method in which kicker plate adjustments can be stored in a computer memory for rendering the molding press capable of accommodating various insole and size production runs.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 1986Date of Patent: March 28, 1989Assignee: Brown Group, Inc.Inventors: Charles Wolfersberger, Joseph R. Hanson, Jr.