Patents by Inventor James R. Lutz
James R. Lutz 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: 11373078Abstract: Disclosed are apparatuses and methodologies for achieving current inventory data management with an electronic access control system. An access control system provides access control data while a sealed enclosure incorporates an RFID reading system for determining the identity of respective tagged contents therein. Particularly in conjunction with the storage of controlled substances, such as some drugs utilized on an EMS vehicle, a tamper evident RFID tag is fully or partially destroyed or damaged, or otherwise impacted or affected so as to generate a changed ID, whenever the contained medicinal dosage is acquired for administration. Specific container/cap combinations accommodate various drug dosages, and are combinable with tamper evident RFID tags. Usage of tagged drugs may be tracked by reading narcotics box contents before and after a work shift. Intra-shift access and usage reports at each point of consumption maintains a complete record of custody of control.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2021Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: CompX International Inc.Inventors: Kenneth A. Kaczmarz, Mitchell S. Mlynarczyk, James R. Lutz, Ronald T. Klein
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Patent number: 11301741Abstract: Disclosed are apparatuses and methodologies for achieving current inventory data management with an electronic access control system. An access control system provides access control data while a sealed enclosure incorporates an RFID reading system for determining the identity of respective tagged contents therein. Particularly in conjunction with the storage of controlled substances, such as some drugs utilized on an EMS vehicle, a tamper evident RFID tag is fully or partially destroyed or damaged, or otherwise impacted or affected so as to generate a changed ID, whenever the contained medicinal dosage is acquired for administration. Specific container/cap combinations accommodate various drug dosages, and are combinable with tamper evident RFID tags. Usage of tagged drugs may be tracked by reading narcotics box contents before and after a work shift. Intra-shift access and usage reports at each point of consumption maintains a complete record of custody of control.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2021Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: Compx International Inc.Inventors: Kenneth A. Kaczmarz, Mitchell S. Mlynarczyk, James R. Lutz, Ronald T. Klein
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Patent number: 11157789Abstract: Disclosed are apparatuses and methodologies for achieving current inventory data management with an electronic access control system. An access control system provides access control data while a sealed enclosure incorporates an RFID reading system for determining the identity of respective tagged contents therein. Particularly in conjunction with the storage of controlled substances, such as some drugs utilized on an EMS vehicle, a tamper evident RFID tag is fully or partially destroyed or damaged, or otherwise impacted or affected so as to generate a changed ID, whenever the contained medicinal dosage is acquired for administration. Specific container/cap combinations accommodate various drug dosages, and are combinable with tamper evident RFID tags. Usage of tagged drugs may be tracked by reading narcotics box contents before and after a work shift. Intra-shift access and usage reports at each point of consumption maintains a complete record of custody of control.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2020Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: CompX International Inc.Inventors: Kenneth A. Kaczmarz, Mitchell S. Mlynarczyk, James R. Lutz, Ronald T. Klein
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Publication number: 20210182645Abstract: Disclosed are apparatuses and methodologies for achieving current inventory data management with an electronic access control system. An access control system provides access control data while a sealed enclosure incorporates an RFID reading system for determining the identity of respective tagged contents therein. Particularly in conjunction with the storage of controlled substances, such as some drugs utilized on an EMS vehicle, a tamper evident RFID tag is fully or partially destroyed or damaged, or otherwise impacted or affected so as to generate a changed ID, whenever the contained medicinal dosage is acquired for administration. Specific container/cap combinations accommodate various drug dosages, and are combinable with tamper evident RFID tags. Usage of tagged drugs may be tracked by reading narcotics box contents before and after a work shift. Intra-shift access and usage reports at each point of consumption maintains a complete record of custody of control.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2021Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Kenneth A. Kaczmarz, Mitchell S. Mlynarczyk, James R. Lutz, Ronald T. Klein
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Publication number: 20210182646Abstract: Disclosed are apparatuses and methodologies for achieving current inventory data management with an electronic access control system. An access control system provides access control data while a sealed enclosure incorporates an RFID reading system for determining the identity of respective tagged contents therein. Particularly in conjunction with the storage of controlled substances, such as some drugs utilized on an EMS vehicle, a tamper evident RFID tag is fully or partially destroyed or damaged, or otherwise impacted or affected so as to generate a changed ID, whenever the contained medicinal dosage is acquired for administration. Specific container/cap combinations accommodate various drug dosages, and are combinable with tamper evident RFID tags. Usage of tagged drugs may be tracked by reading narcotics box contents before and after a work shift. Intra-shift access and usage reports at each point of consumption maintains a complete record of custody of control.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2021Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Kenneth A. Kaczmarz, Mitchell S. Mlynarczyk, James R. Lutz, Ronald T. Klein
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Publication number: 20200279143Abstract: Disclosed are apparatuses and methodologies for achieving current inventory data management with an electronic access control system. An access control system provides access control data while a sealed enclosure incorporates an RFID reading system for determining the identity of respective tagged contents therein. Particularly in conjunction with the storage of controlled substances, such as some drugs utilized on an EMS vehicle, a tamper evident RFID tag is fully or partially destroyed or damaged, or otherwise impacted or affected so as to generate a changed ID, whenever the contained medicinal dosage is acquired for administration. Specific container/cap combinations accommodate various drug dosages, and are combinable with tamper evident RFID tags. Usage of tagged drugs may be tracked by reading narcotics box contents before and after a work shift. Intra-shift access and usage reports at each point of consumption maintains a complete record of custody of control.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventors: Kenneth A. Kaczmarz, Mitchell S. Mlynarczyk, James R. Lutz, Ronald T. Klein
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Publication number: 20140165757Abstract: An adjustable head for use in connection with a tripod including a housing and an internal pan adjustment gear configured to rotate the housing around a first axis and a tilt adjustment gear configured to rotate the housing around a second axis, perpendicular to the first axis. A pan adjustment knob is connected with respect to the pan adjustment gear that permits a continuous and infinite coarse adjustment and a continuous and infinite fine adjustment of the pan adjustment gear, wherein locking the coarse adjustment enables the fine adjustment.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2012Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: Moog Inc.Inventors: James R. Lutz, Stephan H. Wyatt, Carl C. Diana
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Patent number: 5657493Abstract: A diving mask includes a frame with a front portion and first and second side portions and enclosing at least one lens, a flexible skirt secured to the frame and constructed and arranged to provide a water-tight seal between the frame and the user's face, at least one of the side portions having one of a first and second coupling portions of a quick-release buckle assembly, and a mask strap having first and second ends, at least one of which being engaged with the other of the first and second coupling portions for effecting a releasably lockable coupling of the strap to the frame. A major feature of the present invention is that the mask strap is adjustable in length independently of its attachment to the mask frame, while being readily detachable from the mask frame.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 1996Date of Patent: August 19, 1997Assignee: Dacor CorporationInventors: James Ferrero, James R. Lutz
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Patent number: 5611644Abstract: A strap retainer system is disclosed. The strap retainer system has particular utility with diving masks and includes a buckle pivotably mounted to a frame. The buckle cooperates with a swivel mechanism to permit selective adjustment of the strap length. Additionally, the swivel mechanism is rotatably mounted to the buckle to permit upward and downward pivoting of the strap along the divers head to promote comfort and fit.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 1995Date of Patent: March 18, 1997Assignee: Johnson Worldwide AssociatesInventor: James R. Lutz
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Patent number: 5575277Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pressure equalization system for use in a dive mask of the type used for scuba diving and skin diving. The dive mask generally includes a frame in which a substantially transparent window or lens is mounted. A flexible skirt is also attached to the frame and includes a nosepiece configured to fit over the nose of the diver. An equalizer system includes a pair of buttons disposed to cooperate with the sidewalls of the nosepiece. The diver can simply press the buttons towards one another to seal his or her nose when equalizing internal and external pressure.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 1996Date of Patent: November 19, 1996Assignee: Johnson Worldwide AssociatesInventors: James R. Lutz, Keith D. Alsberg, James F. Caruso, Paul J. Doczy, Robert S. Gelick, Craig S. Scherer
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Patent number: 5572989Abstract: An improved diving mask is disclosed. The diving mask includes a frame and a lens mounted and sealed within the frame. A flexible skirt is also mounted to the frame and designed to form a seal with a diver's face around the eyes and nose of the diver. The skirt includes a flexible nosepiece that fits over the nose of the diver. A stiff bracket is mounted to the frame and extends partially over the nosepiece. Additionally, an actuator is adjustably mounted to the bracket and cooperates with the nosepiece to selectively squeeze the nosepiece and restrict airflow through the nose of the diver.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 1995Date of Patent: November 12, 1996Assignee: Johnson Worldwide AssociatesInventors: James R. Lutz, Keith D. Alaberg, James F. Caruso, Paul J. Doczy, Robert S. Gelick, Craig Scherer
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Patent number: 5313712Abstract: An instrument console for use in scuba diving includes a console body having a first end adapted for connection to a pressurized air line, and a second end opposite the first end, at least one instrument being secured within the console body, a compass having top and side Lubber Lines, a compass housing configured to accommodate the compass and being connected to the second end of the console body to pivot relative to the console body, so that while held in front of the swimming diver, the compass may be maintained and read in a generally horizontal position, and the instruments may be viewed in a generally vertical position.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 1993Date of Patent: May 24, 1994Assignee: Dacor CorporationInventors: Timothy N. Curameng, James R. Lutz, Mark L. Walsh
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Patent number: D367875Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 1994Date of Patent: March 12, 1996Assignee: Dacor CorporationInventors: James R. Lutz, Russell Robertson, Craig Scherer
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Patent number: D368107Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 1994Date of Patent: March 19, 1996Assignee: Dacor CorporationInventors: James R. Lutz, Russell Robertson, Craig Scherer
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Patent number: D371566Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 1994Date of Patent: July 9, 1996Assignee: Dacor CorporationInventors: Paul Kolada, James Ferrero, James R. Lutz