Patents by Inventor Mark J. Estrella
Mark J. Estrella 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).
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Patent number: 9759451Abstract: A recirculating bath includes a reservoir for receiving a working liquid, a recirculating pump, and at least one thermal element. The recirculating pump and thermal element are located externally to the reservoir so that the reservoir has an unobstructed working space. The thermal element may be thermally coupled to the working liquid through an interior surface of the reservoir, or the working liquid may be circulated over the thermal element by the recirculating pump in a chamber external to the reservoir. The recirculating bath may also include a lid that provides access to the reservoir by pivoting on a latching hinge. When open, the lid may provide a working surface adjacent to the reservoir. The lid may also include a selector that unlatches the hinge so that the lid can be removed. The recirculating pump may be fluidically coupled to the reservoir via a manifold.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2014Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Thermo Fisher Scientific (Asheville) LLCInventors: Randall D. Dickinson, Mark J. Estrella, Nathan Norman Lang
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Patent number: 9457350Abstract: A rack is provided for use with a temperature controlled bath having a housing containing a reservoir with a supply of working fluid and an opening providing access to the reservoir. The rack includes a rack body, and a vessel support supported by the rack body and configured for supporting at least one vessel. The rack further includes a supporting foot assembly supported by the rack body and including a plurality of support feet. Each support foot is configured for movement between a stowed position and a deployed position.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2014Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: Thermo Fisher Scientific (Asheville) LLCInventors: Randall D. Dickinson, Mark J. Estrella, Nathan N. Lang
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Publication number: 20150209788Abstract: A rack is provided for use with a temperature controlled bath having a housing containing a reservoir with a supply of working fluid and an opening providing access to the reservoir. The rack includes a rack body, and a vessel support supported by the rack body and configured for supporting at least one vessel. The rack further includes a supporting foot assembly supported by the rack body and including a plurality of support feet. Each support foot is configured for movement between a stowed position and a deployed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2014Publication date: July 30, 2015Applicant: Thermo Fisher Scientific (Asheville) LLCInventors: Randall D. Dickinson, Mark J. Estrella, Nathan N. Lang
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Publication number: 20150144206Abstract: A recirculating bath includes a reservoir for receiving a working liquid, a recirculating pump, and at least one thermal element. The recirculating pump and thermal element are located externally to the reservoir so that the reservoir has an unobstructed working space. The thermal element may be thermally coupled to the working liquid through an interior surface of the reservoir, or the working liquid may be circulated over the thermal element by the recirculating pump in a chamber external to the reservoir. The recirculating bath may also include a lid that provides access to the reservoir by pivoting on a latching hinge. When open, the lid may provide a working surface adjacent to the reservoir. The lid may also include a selector that unlatches the hinge so that the lid can be removed. The recirculating pump may be fluidically coupled to the reservoir via a manifold.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2014Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventors: Randall D. Dickinson, Mark J. Estrella, Nathan Norman Lang
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Patent number: 8267438Abstract: A two-piece flange adapter including two identical flange parts. Each flange part has two ends, with each end having a planar mating surface disposed at each end of the channel disposed on an inner diameter surface of the flange part. A projection extends from one planar mating surface and is formed to continue the channel for a predetermined distance past the planar mating surface. The other end of the flange and channel define a groove having a depth that accepts the projection of a mating flange part to form a complete channel. A gasket having a cross-sectional area with an internal cavity is compressively disposed in a pocket defined by the channel and the mating pipes. The cross-sectional area of the gasket occupies less than 87% of the pocket and can also occupy approximately 82-84% of the pocket.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2007Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Tyco Fire Products LPInventors: Joseph G. Radzik, Mark J. Estrella, Mark S. DeFilippo
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Publication number: 20100187812Abstract: A two-piece flange adapter including two identical flange parts. Each flange part has two ends, with each end having a planar mating surface disposed at each end of the channel disposed on an inner diameter surface of the flange part. A projection extends from one planar mating surface and is formed to continue the channel for a predetermined distance past the planar mating surface. The other end of the flange and channel define a groove having a depth that accepts the projection of a mating flange part to form a complete channel. A gasket having a cross-sectional area with an internal cavity is compressively disposed in a pocket defined by the channel and the mating pipes. The cross-sectional area of the gasket occupies less than 87% of the pocket and can also occupy approximately 82-84% of the pocket.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2007Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: TYCO FIRE PRODUCTS, LPInventors: Joseph G. Radzik, Mark J. Estrella, Mark S. DeFilippo
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Patent number: 6617867Abstract: A mechanism for attaching a device interface board (DIB) to a surface of a test head or peripheral includes first and second pulldown mechanisms attached to the surface and a substantially U-shaped actuator. Each of the pulldown mechanisms includes a rotating member coupled to a connecting member via a translation interface. The translation interface converts rotation of the rotating member into vertical movement of the connecting member. The U-shaped actuator has first and second ends respectively coupled to the rotating members of the first and second pulldown mechanisms. Swinging the U-shaped actuator through an arc rotates the rotating members and causes the connecting members to move vertically. A DIB that latches with the connecting members can thus be pulled down against the surface quickly and conveniently, with sufficient mechanical leverage for compressing large numbers of spring-loaded pins.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2001Date of Patent: September 9, 2003Assignee: Teradyne, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J Bruno, Mark J. Estrella, Mark S. O'Brien
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Publication number: 20020063566Abstract: A mechanism for attaching a device interface board (DIB) to a surface of a test head or peripheral includes first and second pulldown mechanisms attached to the surface and a substantially U-shaped actuator. Each of the pulldown mechanisms includes a rotating member coupled to a connecting member via a translation interface. The translation interface converts rotation of the rotating member into vertical movement of the connecting member. The U-shaped actuator has first and second ends respectively coupled to the rotating members of the first and second pulldown mechanisms. Swinging the U-shaped actuator through an arc rotates the rotating members and causes the connecting members to move vertically. A DIB that latches with the connecting members can thus be pulled down against the surface quickly and conveniently, with sufficient mechanical leverage for compressing large numbers of spring-loaded pins.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2001Publication date: May 30, 2002Inventors: Christopher J. Bruno, Mark J. Estrella, Mark S. O'Brien