Patents by Inventor Louis R. Linsmeyer

Louis R. Linsmeyer 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: 6587097
    Abstract: A display system is disclosed. The display system may include a display panel for display of information. The display system may also include a touch screen coupled to the display panel. The touch screen may include a base layer physically coupled to a cover layer. The touch screen may also include a semi-rigid conductor for electrically coupling the base layer to the cover layer. The conductor may be generally dispensable at about room temperature. A touch screen including a semi-rigid conductor for electrically coupling a base to a cover is also disclosed. A touch screen having a first and second means for providing an electrically conductive material is also disclosed. A connector may electrically couple the first means to the second means and may be generally dispensable at about room temperature. A method of manufacturing a touch screen is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Co.
    Inventors: Brian E. Aufderheide, Joseph C. Spang, Louis R. Linsmeyer
  • Patent number: 5722284
    Abstract: A crimping tool with a pliers-like lever action includes a jaw portion constructed of interleaving plates for surrounding the crimp element and applying a uniform crimping force when the tool is closed in a lever action. The crimp receiving notches are of a deep "v" configuration to maximize application of the lever force to the crimp element. An integral decrimping tool permits non-destructive removal of a crimp from an crimp/receiver assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1998
    Assignee: Tru-Fire Corporation
    Inventor: Louis R. Linsmeyer
  • Patent number: 5653213
    Abstract: The bow string release includes a trigger mechanism which may be selectively operated in a push to fire or pull to fire manner. The sear mechanism in the release is adapted to pivot relative to the release body without the use of spherical bearing elements. The pull force of the trigger is adjustable in a direction orthogonal to the trigger travel. The release also includes a beard guard to minimize the tendency of a beard or hair from being caught in the release mechanism during firing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1997
    Assignee: Tru-Fire Corporation
    Inventor: Louis R. Linsmeyer
  • Patent number: 5615662
    Abstract: A strap mechanism is adapted to form a continuous loop wrist strap for facilitating quick attachment and detachment of the strap to the wrist. The distance between the release and the strap is adjustable to permit adaptation of the release and strap to varying size hands. The release is adapted to be movable relative to the release body without the use of spherical bearing elements. The head of the release is both rotatable and tiltable relative to the strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1997
    Assignee: Tru-Fire Corporation
    Inventors: Lynn A. Tentler, Louis R. Linsmeyer
  • Patent number: 5582158
    Abstract: A caliper type bow string release includes a rocking trigger and caliper jaws with automatic alignment and locking features, whereby movement of the string into the release mechanism engages the automatic locking mechanism and closes the release into a string retaining position until the release is fired by activation of the trigger. A complex cam surface is provided on the actuator for permitting incremental linear adjustment of the trigger force. The release head is universally adjustable relative to a wrist strap or similar mounting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1996
    Assignee: Tru-Fire Corporation
    Inventor: Louis R. Linsmeyer
  • Patent number: 5564407
    Abstract: A caliper type bow string release includes a reversible trigger which is operable selectively in either the push fire mode or the pull fire mode. The caliper jaws of the release include automatic alignment and locking features. Movement of the string into the release mechanism engages the automatic locking mechanism and closes the release into a string retaining position until the release is fired by activation of the trigger. A complex cam surface is provided on the actuator for permitting incremental linear adjustment of the trigger force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 15, 1996
    Assignee: Tru-Fire Corporation
    Inventor: Louis R. Linsmeyer
  • Patent number: 5558077
    Abstract: The bow string release includes a trigger mechanism which may be selectively operated in a push to fire or pull to fire manner. The sear mechanism in the release is adapted to pivot relative to the release body without the use of spherical bearing elements. The pull force of the trigger is adjustable in a direction orthogonal to the trigger travel. The release also includes a beard guard to minimize the tendency of a beard or hair from being caught in the release mechanism during firing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1996
    Assignee: Tru-Fire Corporation
    Inventor: Louis R. Linsmeyer
  • Patent number: 5357939
    Abstract: The bow string release includes a trigger mechanism which may be selectively operated in a push to fire or pull to fire manner. The release includes a strap mechanism having a continuous loop wrist strap facilitating quick attachment and detachment of the strap to the wrist. The distance between the release and the strap is adjustable to permit adaptation of the release and strap to varying size hands. The sear mechanism in the release is adapted to pivot relative to the release body without the use of spherical bearing elements. The pull force of the trigger is adjustable in a direction orthoganal to the trigger travel. The head of the release is both rotatable and tiltable relative to the strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1994
    Assignee: Tru-Fire Corporation
    Inventors: Lynn A. Tentler, Louis R. Linsmeyer
  • Patent number: RE38833
    Abstract: A caliper type bow string release includes a reversible trigger which is operable selectively in either the push fire mode or the pull fire mode. The caliper jaws of the release include automatic alignment and locking features. Movement of the string into the release mechanism engages the automatic locking mechanism and closes the release into a string retaining position until the release is fired by activation of the trigger. A complex cam surface is provided on the actuator for permitting incremental linear adjustment of the trigger force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2005
    Assignee: Tru-Fire Corporation
    Inventor: Louis R. Linsmeyer