Patents by Inventor Joseph P. Schroeck

Joseph P. Schroeck 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).

  • Remote meter display unit
    Patent number: 4600923
    Abstract: A remote meter display unit is connected to a meter index through a magnetically actuated single pole double throw switch cooperating with a magnet mounted on an index pointer shaft. The remote display unit is configured to increment a counter whenever the switch toggles. If the switch or any of the wires connected thereto are disconnected or shorted, the display is reset and maintained at zero. A portable reset/preset unit mates with the remote display unit and includes switches for resetting the remote unit and entering any desired number into the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 15, 1986
    Assignee: American Meter Company
    Inventors: Irwin A. Hicks, Joseph P. Schroeck
  • Housing for a remote meter display
    Patent number: D287947
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1984
    Date of Patent: January 27, 1987
    Assignee: The Singer Company
    Inventors: Irwin A. Hicks, Joseph P. Schroeck