Patents by Inventor Kenneth M. Littwin

Kenneth M. Littwin 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: 20080031751
    Abstract: A sump pump control system for monitoring and driving AC pumps that are supplied by directly either by AC utility power, or converted DC battery power. AC power is continuously monitored and the control automatically switches to DC battery supply in the case of power failure. DC battery power is converted to AC power. The control is equipped with unique pump switching circuitry allowing the pumps to be configured in parallel or staggered positions. Both pumps automatically alternate to prevent damage to pumps from humidity and corrosion that can result from remaining idle. Each pump has its own float switch to control operation. A third float switch controls both pumps in case of failure of either pump or float switch. Multiple visual and audio signals are included, displaying present power and pump conditions as well as alerting to any pump malfunction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Littwin, Daniel P. Bacchiere, Elvir Kahrimanovic
  • Publication number: 20080031752
    Abstract: A sump pump control system for monitoring and driving AC pumps that are supplied by directly either by AC utility power, or converted DC battery power. AC power is continuously monitored and the control automatically switches to DC battery supply in the case of power failure. DC battery power is converted to AC power. The control is equipped with unique pump switching circuitry allowing the pumps to be configured in parallel or staggered positions. Both pumps automatically alternate to prevent damage to pumps from humidity and corrosion that can result from remaining idle. Each pump has its own float switch to control operation. A third float switch controls both pumps in case of failure of either pump or float switch. Multiple visual and audio signals are included, displaying present power and pump conditions as well as alerting to any pump malfunction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Littwin, Daniel P. Bacchiere, Elvir Kahrimanovic
  • Publication number: 20080030916
    Abstract: This unit is intermittent duty, small, and light weight. Use of a thyristor(s) control reduces the unit's energy consumption through reduced AC input voltage while still producing sufficient demagnetizing power and effective demagnetizing results. This principle may be applied to ANY and ALL sizes of demagnetizing coils. With the burst control we can achieve same demagnetizing power and reduce overall power consumption of the demagnetizing coil(s) reducing size and weight of the coil(s). For this intermittent duty coil(s) the power consumption is reduced by over 40% and heating rate reduced which allows approx. 40% longer continuous running time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventors: Elvir Kahrimanovic, Kenneth M. Littwin
  • Patent number: 4672345
    Abstract: An upper magnet and a lower magnet respectively above and below the objects to be degaussed/demagnetized. They are arranged with their fields mutually transverse, and both at 45.degree. angles to a conveyor carrying the objects between the magnets. Either or both magnets may be rotated, selectively, and they are rotated in opposite directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1987
    Assignee: Electro-Matic Products Co.
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Littwin, Joseph A. Armond, Fred Patrick
  • Patent number: 4639821
    Abstract: The articles to be degaussed are carried along on a conveyor under which is a magnet rotating on an axis extending through the conveyor and the articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1985
    Date of Patent: January 27, 1987
    Assignee: Electro-Matic Products Co.
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Littwin, Joseph A. Armond, Gabriel R. Buky, Fred Patrick
  • Patent number: 4542909
    Abstract: The cart is made as a unitary and rigid frame, having a lower platform and an elevated platform, both forming wells for holding loose items. The elevated platform is triangular, and the tripod supporting the TV camera is placed thereon, and releasably locked. The elevated platform is of less area than the lower platform, exposing a portion of the latter, and an adjustable operator's seat is mounted on the frame, over the exposed position of the lower platform. Wheels are provided, non-castering at a rear end of the cart, and casters at the front end, and a brake at the front end between the casters actuatable by the foot and when in braking position, lifting the front end of the cart off the floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1983
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1985
    Assignee: Electro-Matic Products Co.
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Littwin, Gabriel R. Buky