Patents by Inventor Jon A. Bertrand

Jon A. Bertrand 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: 8601675
    Abstract: The electrical pin installation apparatus provides a user with a real time video display of the process of pinning an electrical connector body. Such real time video display substantially improves the user's ability to accurately and effectively install electrical pins into electrical connectors without the attendant electrical test equipment and fixturing of prior art devices. The apparatus assists in the pinning process by providing various prompts and guides to guide the user in error-proof pin installation. The apparatus further includes built-in electrical pin insertion and retention load assessment to assure proper insertion and retention loads are applied during the pin installation process. Additionally, the apparatus may include storage of manufacturing data as it is inputted into the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Cirris Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Marlin C. Shelley, Kevin W. Shelley, Michael B. Daley, Scott D. Meredith, Todd D. Rich, Jon A. Bertrand, Brett C. Zufelt, Kevin M. Denning
  • Publication number: 20120079714
    Abstract: The electrical pin installation apparatus provides a user with a real time video display of the process of pinning an electrical connector body. Such real time video display substantially improves the user's ability to accurately and effectively install electrical pins into electrical connectors without the attendant electrical test equipment and fixturing of prior art devices. The apparatus assists in the pinning process by providing various prompts and guides to guide the user in error-proof pin installation. The apparatus further includes built-in electrical pin insertion and retention load assessment to assure proper insertion and retention loads are applied during the pin installation process. Additionally, the apparatus may include storage of manufacturing data as it is inputted into the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: Cirris Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Marlin C. Shelley, Kevin W. Shelley, Michael B. Daley, Scott D. Meredith, Todd D. Rich, Jon A. Bertrand, Brett C. Zufelt, Kevin M. Denning
  • Patent number: 8099857
    Abstract: The electrical pin installation apparatus provides a user with a real time video display of the process of pinning an electrical connector body. Such real time video display substantially improves the user's ability to accurately and effectively install electrical pins into electrical connectors without the attendant electrical test equipment and fixturing of prior art devices. The apparatus assists in the pinning process by providing various prompts and guides to guide the user in error-proof pin installation. The apparatus further includes built-in electrical pin insertion and retention load assessment to assure proper insertion and retention loads are applied during the pin installation process. Additionally, the apparatus may include storage of manufacturing data as it is inputted into the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Cirris Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Marlin C. Shelley, Kevin W. Shelley, Michael B. Daley, Scott D. Meredith, Todd D. Rich, Jon A. Bertrand, Brett C. Zufelt, Kevin M. Denning
  • Publication number: 20090199396
    Abstract: The electrical pin installation apparatus provides a user with a real time video display of the process of pinning an electrical connector body. Such real time video display substantially improves the user's ability to accurately and effectively install electrical pins into electrical connectors without the attendant electrical test equipment and fixturing of prior art devices. The apparatus assists in the pinning process by providing various prompts and guides to guide the user in error-proof pin installation. The apparatus further includes built-in electrical pin insertion and retention load assessment to assure proper insertion and retention loads are applied during the pin installation process. Additionally, the apparatus may include storage of manufacturing data as it is inputted into the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2009
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Applicant: Cirris Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Marlin C. Shelley, Kevin W. Shelley, Michael B. Daley, Scott D. Meredith, Todd D. Rich, Jon A. Bertrand, Brett C. Zufelt, Kevin M. Denning
  • Patent number: 5528944
    Abstract: An apparatus for testing pulmonary devices such as endotracheal tubes and connectors is disclosed. The apparatus forces a predetermined volume of air or gas through the pulmonary device in accordance with a preselected waveform in a first and/or second direction under conditions that simulate an in-patient use environment. The device also measures the amount of work required to force the air or gas through the device under selected conditions. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the device produces a laminar or turbulent flow of gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1996
    Assignee: MH Custom Design & Mfg., L.C.
    Inventors: Mark J. Hoyt, Jon A. Bertrand
  • Patent number: 5473954
    Abstract: An apparatus for testing pulmonary devices such as endotracheal tubes and connectors is disclosed. The apparatus forces a predetermined volume of air or gas through the pulmonary device in accordance with a preselected waveform in a first and/or second direction under conditions that simulate an in-patient use environment. The device also measures the amount of work required to force the air or gas through the device under selected conditions. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the device produces a laminar or turbulent flow of gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 12, 1995
    Assignee: MH Custom Design & Mfg., L.C.
    Inventors: Mark J. Hoyt, Jon A. Bertrand