Patents by Inventor Peter A. Regla

Peter A. Regla 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: 6279777
    Abstract: A system for controlling operation of a device in response to the presence of a human body part includes a theremin for detecting the presence of a human body part in an area and producing a first output signal in response to the detection. A second sensor separately detects the presence of a human body part in the area and produces a second output signal in response to the separate detection. A processor determines the presence of both the first and second output signals and in response thereto provides a control signal to the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Assignee: Woodward Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Goodin, Peter A. Regla, Kenneth B. Gerenraich, Edward M. Pribonic
  • Patent number: 6209751
    Abstract: A fluid dispenser includes a disposable reservoir for containing a fluid and a tube depending therefrom for dispensing measured quantities of fluid. The tube includes a fluid dispensing orifice and a plunger for forcing measured quantities of fluid through the orifice. A solenoid disposed adjacent tube magnetically engages and moves the plunger in order to cause the plunger to force the measured quantities of fluid through the orifice. A control system is provided which includes a Theremin antenna for sensing the presence of a user's hand beneath the orifice and providing electrical current to the solenoid to enable the solenoid to magnetically engage and move the plunger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Assignee: Woodward Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Goodin, Peter A. Regla, Kenneth B. Gerenraich, Edward M. Pribonic