Patents by Inventor Edward J. Thorp

Edward J. Thorp 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).

  • Patent number: 5478038
    Abstract: A right angle clamp is usable for mounting a condition sensor to an apparatus, such as a valve and the like. The clamp includes a bracket having first and second sides. The first side has a pair of elongated slots therein for receipt of a pair of straight-bolts. The bolts pass through the yoke of an associated valve, between the yoke uprights and the valve stem, and are secured to a substantially U-shaped, elongated retaining member having an open end. Each bolt is secured to the retaining member by threaded nut. A substantially U-shaped reinforcing member is positioned between the retaining member and the nut to prevent distortion of the retaining member when the retaining member is in tension. The elongated retaining member allows for easy installation and adjustment of the clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 26, 1995
    Assignee: Pittway Corporation
    Inventors: Edward J. Thorp, William F. Laubach
  • Patent number: 4488044
    Abstract: An ionization smoke detector is disclosed in which an electric field is established in an ionization chamber which includes an outer cup-shaped electrode defining the chamber and having side wall apertures for permitting airflow therethrough and a circular inner electrode within the chamber. A radiation source is arranged to produce bipolar and unipolar regions in the chamber. A cylindrical control screen coaxial with the outer electrode and spaced therefrom is electrically connected to and supported by the inner electrode in the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1981
    Date of Patent: December 11, 1984
    Assignee: Pittway Corporation
    Inventors: Gerald D. Rork, Edward J. Thorp, Ronald J. Zegarski
  • Patent number: D311705
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 30, 1990
    Assignee: Pittway Corporation
    Inventors: Edward J. Thorp, Kenneth R. Fenne
  • Patent number: D315694
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1991
    Assignee: Pittway Corporation
    Inventors: Edward J. Thorp, Kenneth R. Fenne