Patents by Inventor Nicholas J Scholtes
Nicholas J Scholtes 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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Publication number: 20220315386Abstract: Multi-function stairlift connectivity includes a stairlift data collection system having data collection devices communicatively connected to a main controller. Such data collection devices may include sensors, switches, controllers, detectors, control boards, and location detectors providing data and settings in a stairlift (e.g., diagnostic information, system status data, faults, drive performance data). A communication module receives collected stairlift data and communicates wirelessly with a remote communication device. Waypoint detection may include stairlift carriage position detection employing electrical contacts on a stairlift carriage. Carriage position can be determined when the carriage stops at or passes a waypoint marker that includes electrical contacts connected to a waypoint element possessing a detectable electromagnetic characteristic (e.g., an identifiable resistive value).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2020Publication date: October 6, 2022Inventors: Kristopher O. Lampe, Kelly A. Smith, William Glase, Nicholas J. Scholtes, Jeffery Hotz, Robert Visher
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Patent number: 10584936Abstract: A dual-mode turret system includes a turret base operable by a motor drive of the turret system, a cylindrical sleeve secured to the turret base, a mounting cylinder disposed in the cylindrical sleeve, and a frame secured to the mounting cylinder, wherein the frame is adapted to hold a weapon. The dual-mode turret system also includes a locking apparatus that when engaged prevents the mounting cylinder from rotating independently of the cylindrical sleeve, a controller, and an input device coupled to the controller. Rotation of the frame is manually adjustable when the locking apparatus is disengaged, and the rotation of the frame is adjusted by the controller in response to commands received from the input device when the locking apparatus is engaged.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2018Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: Control Solutions LLCInventors: Jeffery A. Hotz, Joseph Ergun, Raoul Castro, Robert B. Stratton, Bruce E. Florack, Nicholas J. Scholtes
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Publication number: 20200018565Abstract: A dual-mode turret system includes a turret base operable by a motor drive of the turret system, a cylindrical sleeve secured to the turret base, a mounting cylinder disposed in the cylindrical sleeve, and a frame secured to the mounting cylinder, wherein the frame is adapted to hold a weapon. The dual-mode turret system also includes a locking apparatus that when engaged prevents the mounting cylinder from rotating independently of the cylindrical sleeve, a controller, and an input device coupled to the controller. Rotation of the frame is manually adjustable when the locking apparatus is disengaged, and the rotation of the frame is adjusted by the controller in response to commands received from the input device when the locking apparatus is engaged.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2018Publication date: January 16, 2020Inventors: Jeffery A. Hotz, Joseph Ergun, Raoul Castro, Robert B. Stratton, Bruce E. Florack, Nicholas J. Scholtes
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Patent number: 8746756Abstract: A vehicle door switch actuation system is provided. The system includes an exterior handle mechanically coupled with a rotatable shaft. The shaft is mechanically coupled with a door latch. Rotation of the exterior handle to an open door position moves the door latch to release a vehicle door. A first arm and a second arm are mounted to the shaft. The first arm engages a close switch in response to rotation of the exterior handle to a close door position. The second arm engages an open switch in response to rotation of the exterior handle to the open door position.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2009Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Control Solutions LLCInventors: Robert J. Tezak, James E. Brown, Nicholas J. Scholtes
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Patent number: 8511343Abstract: A bladderless reservoir tank is provided with a hollow body that forms a cavity for receipt of a working fluid. A pick-up tube is attached to the hollow body of the reservoir tank. A portion of the pick-up tube extends into the interior of the body such that a port of the pick-up tube is positioned at the centroid of the hollow body. The pick-up tube has a channel that extends from the port at the centroid to the exterior of the body of the reservoir tank.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2010Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Control Solutions LLCInventor: Nicholas J. Scholtes
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Publication number: 20120031900Abstract: A bladderless reservoir tank is provided with a hollow body that forms a cavity for receipt of a working fluid. A pick-up tube is attached to the hollow body of the reservoir tank. A portion of the pick-up tube extends into the interior of the body such that a port of the pick-up tube is positioned at the centroid of the hollow body. The pick-up tube has a channel that extends from the port at the centroid to the exterior of the body of the reservoir tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2010Publication date: February 9, 2012Applicant: Control Solution LLCInventor: Nicholas J. Scholtes
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Publication number: 20110144868Abstract: A vehicle door switch actuation system is provided. The system includes an exterior handle mechanically coupled with a rotatable shaft. The shaft is mechanically coupled with a door latch. Rotation of the exterior handle to an open door position moves the door latch to release a vehicle door. A first arm and a second arm are mounted to the shaft. The first arm engages a close switch in response to rotation of the exterior handle to a close door position. The second arm engages an open switch in response to rotation of the exterior handle to the open door position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2009Publication date: June 16, 2011Applicant: Control Solutions LLCInventors: Robert J. Tezak, James E. Brown, Nicholas J. Scholtes
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Publication number: 20110072962Abstract: A self-bleeding hydraulic cylinder system is provided. The system includes a hydraulic cylinder with an inner wall and an outer wall. A cylinder port is located in a top region of the hydraulic cylinder. A line port is located in a bottom region of the hydraulic cylinder. A sleeve covers at least a portion of the outer wall of the hydraulic cylinder, and a channel is formed between the sleeve and the outer wall of the hydraulic cylinder. The channel extends from the cylinder port to the line port such that air within the hydraulic cylinder is pushed through the cylinder port and through the channel to the line port in response to actuation of the hydraulic cylinder.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2009Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: Control Solutions, LLCInventor: Nicholas J. Scholtes
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Publication number: 20030016420Abstract: A beam alignment system according to a first embodiment of the present invention is disclosed. The beam alignment system includes a signal detector that is positioned in a path of a beam carrying a traffic signal having a first wavelength and an alignment signal having a second wavelength. The signal detector allows a signal having the first wavelength to be transmitted and takes an intensity measurement of the alignment signal. The beam alignment system includes a signal alignment unit that compares the intensity measurement of the alignment signal to determine whether the alignment signal is aligned on the signal detector. The beam alignment unit includes a signal director that adjusts the path of the beam on the signal detector in response to the determination of the signal alignment unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2001Publication date: January 23, 2003Inventors: Roger P. Holmstrom, Nicholas J. Scholtes
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Patent number: D617256Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2009Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Control Solutions LLCInventors: Robert J. Tezak, James E. Brown, Nicholas J Scholtes
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Patent number: D617257Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2009Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Control Solutions LLCInventors: Robert J. Tezak, James E. Brown, Nicholas J. Scholtes
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Patent number: D617258Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2009Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Control Solutions LLCInventors: Robert J. Tezak, James E. Brown, Nicholas J. Scholtes
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Patent number: D621691Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2009Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Control Solutions LLCInventors: Robert J. Tezak, James E. Brown, Nicholas J. Scholtes
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Patent number: D628539Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2009Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Control Solutions LLCInventors: Robert J. Tezak, James E. Brown, Nicholas J. Scholtes
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Patent number: D632238Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2009Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: Control Solutions LLCInventors: Robert J. Tezak, James E. Brown, Nicholas J. Scholtes
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Patent number: D632624Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2009Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: Control Solutions LLCInventors: Robert J. Tezak, James E. Brown, Nicholas J. Scholtes
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Patent number: D632625Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2009Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: Control Solutions LLCInventors: Robert J. Tezak, James E. Brown, Nicholas J. Scholtes
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Patent number: D709829Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2013Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Control Solutions LLCInventors: Michael A. McKee, John E. Hayden, Krzystof Grzyb, Nicholas J. Scholtes