Patents by Inventor Michael J. Rello

Michael J. Rello 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).

  • Doppler peripheral vascular probe
    Patent number: 4850362
    Abstract: An ultrasonic imaging system having imaging and Doppler displays. The imaging and Doppler transducers are scanned simultaneously and the Doppler transducer is stopped and triggered at a selected angle of its oscillation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1989
    Assignee: Interspec, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Rello, Richard B. Bernardi
  • Method and means for storing typing ribbon
    Patent number: 4319850
    Abstract: A method of respooling used typing ribbon of the type comprising an ink, a binder and a plastic substrate is disclosed wherein the substrate is stretched after the ribbon has been typed upon in a preferential direction to a degree such that the ribbon undergoes a preferential deformation whereby the ribbon may be more readily respooled prior to disposal. Preferably the stretching means comprises a profile shape formed as part of the ribbon guide system within a ribbon cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1979
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1982
    Assignee: Exxon Research & Engineering Co.
    Inventors: Michael J. Rello, Barry R. Detwiler
  • Ribbon tensioning for a cartridge with flexible guides
    Patent number: 4284364
    Abstract: A stuffed ribbon cartridge for a serial impact printer includes flexible leaders for guiding the ribbon from a stationary storage position to a movable print point. In order to place tension on the ribbon which is stored in the cartridge in a stuffed condition, a clip which pinches the ribbon so as to produce a drag force on the ribbon is located adjacent the print point and spaced from the cartridge by a substantial length of the flexible leader.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1979
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1981
    Assignee: Exxon Research & Engineering Co.
    Inventor: Michael J. Rello
  • Ribbon locating means
    Patent number: 4277187
    Abstract: This invention relates to location of thin ribbons or webs with respect to predetermined locations. More specifically, the invention relates to improved ribbon locating budge whereby an inked typewriter ribbon is located in proximity to an impact hammer for impacting the ribbon into a paper or other print receiving medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1979
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1981
    Assignee: Exxon Research & Engineering Co.
    Inventor: Michael J. Rello
  • Daisy loading apparatus
    Patent number: 4202639
    Abstract: Disclosed is an assembly for mounting a daisy type character array within the air gap of a variable reluctance rotary stepping motor used to drive the daisy. The assembly comprises a guide means which accurately positions the daisy within the air gap. The daisy is supported in the air gap by means of a retractable support means. The invention further comprises a means for latching the support means within the air gap after the daisy has been mounted in order to provide rigidity to the daisy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1977
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1980
    Assignee: Exxon Research & Engineering Co.
    Inventor: Michael J. Rello