Patents by Inventor Peter J. Bettis

Peter J. Bettis 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).

  • Illumination assembly having fluid-tight seal
    Patent number: 7014340
    Abstract: An illumination assembly for a medical diagnostic instrument, includes an open ended lamp housing, an incandescent lamp disposed within the housing. A peripheral sealing member is disposed in intimate contact with the exterior surface of the lamp envelope such that initial energization of said lamp causes the sealing member to create a substantial fluid-tight seal with the lamp to protect the interior of the housing, including the electrical contacts of the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter J. Bettis
  • Illumination assembly having fluid-tight seal
    Publication number: 20040184288
    Abstract: An illumination assembly for a medical diagnostic instrument, includes an open ended lamp housing, an incandescent lamp disposed within the housing. A peripheral sealing member is disposed in intimate contact with the exterior surface of the lamp envelope such that initial energization of said lamp causes the sealing member to create a substantial fluid-tight seal with the lamp to protect the interior of the housing, including the electrical contacts of the assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2003
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Applicant: Welch Allyn, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter J. Bettis
  • Illuminator switch assembly
    Patent number: D520464
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.
    Inventors: James G. Strong, Peter J. Bettis, Tony Mark Anthony, Michael F. Curry, Deborah A. Laun, David T. Middleton, Jr.
  • Illuminator storage system
    Patent number: D535435
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Assignee: Welch Allyn, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. Bettis, Susan E. Dubay, Scott G. Spanfelner