Patents by Inventor Lawrence E. Rode

Lawrence E. Rode 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).

  • Gun detection system and method to prevent school and business shootings
    Patent number: 9506709
    Abstract: A gun detection system and method to prevent school and business shootings is provided that is capable of detecting a firearm a significant distance away from the point of entry and triggering response of an alarm and an automatic door locking system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Inventors: David Wayne Esposito, Lawrence E. Rode
  • Gun Detection System and Method to Prevent School and Business Shootings
    Publication number: 20150194033
    Abstract: A gun detection system and method to prevent school and business shootings is provided that is capable of detecting a firearm a significant distance away from the point of entry and triggering response of an alarm and an automatic door locking system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2015
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Inventors: David Wayne Esposito, Lawrence E. Rode
  • Rapid indexing spindle drive attachment for CAM controlled automatic screw machines
    Patent number: 5526725
    Abstract: The present invention provides a rapid indexing spindle drive and control apparatus for installation as a retrofit on a cam controlled automatic screw machine to provide the capabilities of variable spindle speed and direction as well as rapid indexing of the spindle in relation to the tool head of the screw machine for stationary tool operations. The apparatus includes a variable speed, low mass servo-motor mounted on the headstock of the machine and connected to the spindle by a 1:1 drive ratio timing belt and pulley system. A cam shaft revolution sensor is mounted adjacent to the screw machine cam shaft and is driven by the cam shaft through a second 1:1 drive ratio timing belt and pulley system. Electronically connected to the servo-motor and the cam shaft revolution sensor is a computer control system which includes a computer and an operator interface unit whereby cam shaft positions and spindle drive commands corresponding to specific cam shaft positions are entered by the machine operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1996
    Inventors: Neil L. Tremaglio, Angelo F. Tremaglio, Caesar D. Tremaglio, Lawrence E. Rode, Alfred R. Smith
  • Stop spindle attachment for automatic Swiss screw machines
    Patent number: 5105925
    Abstract: A spindle brake apparatus for add on attachment to automatic Swiss screw machines, comprising an idler pulley release assembly, a spindle brake assembly and a cam actuated control assembly employing the existing cam shaft timing and control means of such machines to stop spindle rotation so that cross milling operations may be performed. The apparatus is operated by compressed air in response to cam actuated valves to first release an idler pulley then apply the brake to stop spindle rotation. After a stationary operation is performed, compressed air is released thereby releasing the brake followed by reengagement of the idler pulley to reestablish spindle rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1992
    Inventors: Neil L. Tremaglio, Angelo F. Tremaglio, Caesar D. Tremaglio, Lawrence E. Rode, Alfred R. Smith