Patents by Inventor Forrest S. Seitz
Forrest S. Seitz 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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Publication number: 20090179741Abstract: In one embodiment the present invention includes an RFID gaming token with a ferrite core. When the RFID gaming tokens are stacked, the ferrite cores steer the flux field from the excitation antenna through the center of the annular antennas in each token. The resulting flux field increases the efficiency of the energy transfer from the excitation antenna to the passive tags. This increased efficiency also improves the data transfer to and from the passive tags. This increased efficiency allows for reading RFID gaming tokens at a higher stack height (or at a better error rate for a given stack height) as compared to existing air core gaming tokens.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2009Publication date: July 16, 2009Applicant: Mu-Gahat Holdings Inc.Inventors: Joshua K. Hoyt, Forrest S. Seitz
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Patent number: 7210656Abstract: A model train operating, sound and control system that provides a user with increased operating realism. A novel remote control communication capability between the user and the model trains. This feature is accomplished by using a handheld remote control on which various commands may be entered, and a Track Interface Unit that retrieves and processes the commands. The Track Interface Unit converts the commands to modulated signals in the form of data bit sequences (preferably spread spectrum signals) which are sent down the track rails. The model train picks up the modulated signals, retrieves the entered command, and executes it through use of a processor and associated control and driver circuitry. A speed control circuit located inside the model train that is capable of continuously monitoring the operating speed of the train and making adjustments to a motor drive circuit, as well as a novel smoke unit.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2004Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Mike's Train House, Inc.Inventors: Michael Paul Wolf, David L. Krebiehl, Forrest S. Seitz, Stanley K. Sasaki
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Publication number: 20040079841Abstract: The present invention provides a model train operating, sound and control system that provides a user with increased operating realism. Disclosed is a novel remote control communication capability between the user and the model trains. This feature is accomplished by using a handheld remote control on which various commands may be entered, and a Track Interface Unit that retrieves and processes the commands. The Track Interface Unit converts the commands to modulated signals (preferably spread spectrum signals) which are sent down the track rails. The model train picks up the modulated signals, retrieves the entered command, and executes it through use of a processor and associated control and driver circuitry. Another novel feature disclosed is a speed control circuit located inside the model train that is capable of continuously monitoring the operating speed of the train and making adjustments to a motor drive circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Applicant: MIKE'S TRAIN HOUSE, INC.Inventors: Michael Paul Wolf, David L. Krebiehl, Forrest S. Seitz, Stanley K. Sasaki
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Patent number: 6684920Abstract: A beverage mixing and dispensing valve, or a beverage dispenser including the valve, includes an automatic shut-off features. A user presses a cup or container against a lever on a soft-drink dispenser. The lever closes a switch to activate the opening of a solenoid-operated valve. At the same time, a detection circuit is monitored to determine whether overflow of drink or foam has occurred. When drink or foam overflows and bridges a gap between two metal conductors on the lever, resistance is lowered and electricity flows in the detection circuit. The valve then automatically shuts off the flow of beverage. Energy is saved in keeping the valve open using a pulse width modulation (PWM) technique for voltage to the solenoid, rather than using a steady-state voltage.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2002Date of Patent: February 3, 2004Assignee: Manitowoc Foodservice Companies, Inc.Inventors: Forrest S. Seitz, Philip M. Krebs, Brian J. Darby, Denise K. Myers, John D. Cochran
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Patent number: 6655640Abstract: A model train operating, sound and control system that provides a user with increased operating realism. A novel remote control communication capability between the user and the model trains. This feature is accomplished by using a handheld remote control on which various commands may be entered, and a Track Interface Unit that retrieves and processes the commands. The Track Interface Unit converts the commands to modulated signals in the form of data bit sequences (preferably spread spectrum signals) which are sent down the track rails. The model train picks up the modulated signals, retrieves the entered command, and executes it through use of a processor and associated control and driver circuitry. A speed control circuit located inside the model train that is capable of continuously monitoring the operating speed of the train and making adjustments to a motor drive circuit, as well as a novel smoke unit.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2002Date of Patent: December 2, 2003Assignee: Mike's Train House, Inc.Inventors: Michael Paul Wolf, David L. Krebiehl, Forrest S. Seitz, Stanley K. Sasaki
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Patent number: 6619594Abstract: A model train operating, sound and control system that provides a user with increased operating realism. A novel remote control communication capability between the user and the model trains. This feature is accomplished by using a handheld remote control on which various commands may be entered, and a Track Interface Unit that retrieves and processes the commands. The Track Interface Unit converts the commands to modulated signals in the form of data bit sequences (preferably spread spectrum signals) which are sent down the track rails. The model train picks up the modulated signals, retrieves the entered command, and executes it through use of a processor and associated control and driver circuitry. A speed control circuit located inside the model train that is capable of continuously monitoring the operating speed of the train and making adjustments to a motor drive circuit, as well as a novel smoke unit.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2002Date of Patent: September 16, 2003Assignee: Mike's Train House, Inc.Inventors: Michael Paul Wolf, David L. Krebiehl, Forrest S. Seitz, Stanley K. Sasaki, Scott B. Long
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Publication number: 20030084957Abstract: A beverage mixing and dispensing valve, or a beverage dispenser including the valve, includes an automatic shut-off features. A user presses a cup or container against a lever on a soft-drink dispenser. The lever closes a switch to activate the opening of a solenoid-operated valve. At the same time, a detection circuit is monitored to determine whether overflow of drink or foam has occurred. When drink or foam overflows and bridges a gap between two metal conductors on the lever, resistance is lowered and electricity flows in the detection circuit. The valve then automatically shuts off the flow of beverage. Energy is saved in keeping the valve open using a pulse width modulation (PWM) technique for voltage to the solenoid, rather than using a steady-state voltage.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2002Publication date: May 8, 2003Inventors: Forrest S. Seitz, Philip M. Krebs, Brian J. Darby, Denise K. Myers, John D. Cochran
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Publication number: 20030019979Abstract: The present invention provides a model train operating, sound and control system that provides a user with increased operating realism. Disclosed is a novel remote control communication capability between the user and the model trains. This feature is accomplished by using a handheld remote control on which various commands may be entered, and a Track Interface Unit that retrieves and processes the commands. The Track Interface Unit converts the commands to modulated signals (preferably spread spectrum signals) which are sent down the track rails. The model train picks up the modulated signals, retrieves the entered command, and executes it through use of a processor and associated control and driver circuitry. Another novel feature disclosed is a speed control circuit located inside the model train that is capable of continuously monitoring the operating speed of the train and making adjustments to a motor drive circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2002Publication date: January 30, 2003Applicant: Mike's Train House, Inc.Inventors: Michael Paul Wolf, David L. Krebiehl, Forrest S. Seitz, Stanley K. Sasaki, Scott B. Long
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Publication number: 20030015626Abstract: The present invention provides a model train operating, sound and control system that provides a user with increased operating realism. Disclosed is a novel remote control communication capability between the user and the model trains. This feature is accomplished by using a handheld remote control on which various commands may be entered, and a Track Interface Unit that retrieves and processes the commands. The Track Interface Unit converts the commands to modulated signals (preferably spread spectrum signals) which are sent down the track rails. The model train picks up the modulated signals, retrieves the entered command, and executes it through use of a processor and associated control and driver circuitry. Another novel feature disclosed is a speed control circuit located inside the model train that is capable of continuously monitoring the operating speed of the train and making adjustments to a motor drive circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2002Publication date: January 23, 2003Applicant: Mike's Train House, Inc.Inventors: Michael Paul Wolf, David L. Krebiehl, Forrest S. Seitz, Stanley K. Sasaki, Scott B. Long
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Publication number: 20030006346Abstract: The present invention provides a model train operating, sound and control system that provides a user with increased operating realism. Disclosed is a novel remote control communication capability between the user and the model trains. This feature is accomplished by using a handheld remote control on which various commands may be entered, and a Track Interface Unit that retrieves and processes the commands. The Track Interface Unit converts the commands to modulated signals (preferably spread spectrum signals) which are sent down the track rails. The model train picks up the modulated signals, retrieves the entered command, and executes it through use of a processor and associated control and driver circuitry. Another novel feature disclosed is a speed control circuit located inside the model train that is capable of continuously monitoring the operating speed of the train and making adjustments to a motor drive circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2002Publication date: January 9, 2003Applicant: Mike's Train House, Inc.Inventors: Michael Paul Wolf, David L. Krebiehl, Forrest S. Seitz, Stanley K. Sasaki, Scott B. Long
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Publication number: 20030001051Abstract: The present invention provides a model train operating, sound and control system that provides a user with increased operating realism. Disclosed is a novel remote control communication capability between the user and the model trains. This feature is accomplished by using a handheld remote control on which various commands may be entered, and a Track Interface Unit that retrieves and processes the commands. The Track Interface Unit converts the commands to modulated signals (preferably spread spectrum signals) which are sent down the track rails. The model train picks up the modulated signals, retrieves the entered command, and executes it through use of a processor and associated control and driver circuitry. Another novel feature disclosed is a speed control circuit located inside the model train that is capable of continuously monitoring the operating speed of the train and making adjustments to a motor drive circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2002Publication date: January 2, 2003Applicant: Mike's Train House, Inc.Inventors: Michael Paul Wolf, David L. Krebiehl, Forrest S. Seitz, Stanley K. Sasaki, Scott B. Long
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Patent number: 6457681Abstract: A model train operating, sound and control system provides a user with increased operating realism. A novel remote control communication capability between the user and the model trains includes a handheld remote control on which various commands may be entered, and a Track Interface Unit that retrieves and processes the commands. The Track Interface Unit converts the commands to modulated signals (preferably spread spectrum signals) which are sent down the track rails. The model train picks up the modulated signals, retrieves the entered command, and executes it through use of a processor and associated control and driver circuitry. A speed control circuit located inside the model train is capable of continuously monitoring the operating speed of the train and making adjustments to a motor drive circuit.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2000Date of Patent: October 1, 2002Assignee: Mike's Train House, Inc.Inventors: Michael Paul Wolf, David L. Krebiehl, Forrest S. Seitz, Stanley K. Sasaki, Scott B. Long
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Patent number: 5657244Abstract: Specific noise components in an input signal are identified and isolated for processing in a desired manner. The method comprises determining an interval during which the noise component is expected to occur and isolating a portion of the input signal occurring during that interval. Determination of the interval is made by sensing noise impulses in the input signal, temporally correlating the noise impulses, and estimating the time that the noise impulses are expected to recur. The input signal can then be passed during the interval to an output signal to enhance the noise component, or the input signal can be blanked from the output signal to reduce the noise component.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 1996Date of Patent: August 12, 1997Assignee: Radar EngineersInventor: Forrest S. Seitz
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Patent number: 5499189Abstract: Specific noise components in an input signal are identified and isolated for processing in a desired manner. The method comprises determining an interval during which the noise component is expected to occur and isolating a portion of the input signal occurring during that interval. Determination of the interval is made by sensing noise impulses in the input signal, temporally correlating the noise impulses, and estimating the time that the noise impulses are expected to recur. The input signal can then be passed during the interval to an output signal to enhance the noise component, or the input signal can be blanked from the output signal to reduce the noise component.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 1992Date of Patent: March 12, 1996Assignee: Radar EngineersInventor: Forrest S. Seitz