Patents by Inventor Edward J. Vitek

Edward J. Vitek 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).

  • Publication number: 20150192913
    Abstract: Systems and methods for indicating an electronic device fan condition based on change of fan rotation speed are disclosed. According to an aspect, a method includes determining a change of rotation speed of an electronic device fan. Further, the method includes determining whether the change of rotation speed meets a predetermined criterion. The method also includes indicating a fan condition in response to determining that the change of the rotation speed meets the predetermined criterion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2014
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Applicant: TOSHIBA GLOBAL COMMERCE SOLUTIONS HOLDINGS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Edward J. Vitek
  • Patent number: 4525086
    Abstract: A print mechanism is described which has a constant current driven solenoid acting against an arch-shaped hammer to power the hammer through an arc of powered flight followed by an arc of free flight. The solenoid/hammer engagement point removes the solenoid to a position which does not obstruct print line visibility and the hammer rest position is withdrawn to improve print line visibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1985
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas R. Field, Frank M. Hughes, Iraj D. Shakib, Edward J. Vitek, Jr.
  • Patent number: D569379
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David F. Champion, Aaron R. Cox, Gerard F. Muenkel, Edward J. Vitek, Jr.