Patents by Inventor Richard A. Menelly

Richard A. Menelly 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).

  • Publication number: 20100236850
    Abstract: The operating shaft of an auto radiator fan is adapted for connection with an electric motor whereby the electric motor rotates the operating shaft, per se, to provide rotation to the auto drive shaft. A control circuit is arranged for connecting the supplemental battery with the electric motor when the auto is driven and disconnecting the supplemental battery from the electric motor when the auto is parked, slowing down and stopping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2009
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Inventor: Richard Menelly
  • Patent number: 7617671
    Abstract: A motor exhaust ozonator adapter is connected with the end of a motor vehicle exhaust pipe for receiving and passing exhaust gas. One arm of the adapter is connected with the end of the exhaust pipe and another arm of the adapter houses a powerful ozone light for ozonating intake air. The ozonated air thereby converts carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide and oxidizes other noxious chemicals therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Inventor: Richard Menelly
  • Patent number: 6353386
    Abstract: The invention comprises a golf ball-locating device in the form of a light aluminum hollow cylinder including a high-speed intake fan and an electronic detection circuit. The detection circuit is conditioned for responding to a particular aroma, to which the golf ball has been previously subjected. Visual and/or audible signals provide indication that the device is in the vicinity of the golf ball.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2002
    Inventors: Roger Castonguay, Richard Menelly
  • Patent number: 6141197
    Abstract: A circuit interrupter of the type including an electronic trip unit for overcurrent determination includes a separate circuit to power the trip unit along with a Hall Effect or GMR Device to sense the current flow within the protected circuit. A removable option plug electrically interconnects with the trip unit to enable ground fault and arcing fault protection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2000
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Edward E. Kim, John J. Dougherty, Esteban Santos, David Arnold, Richard E. Saunders, Ronald D. Ciarcia, James I. Smith, Richard A. Menelly
  • Patent number: 5468971
    Abstract: A linear array of photoemitters and photodiodes are positioned on opposite sides of currency paper for denomination and verification determination under transmitted light. The photoemitters are arranged for projecting an image of the indicia printed on the security thread embedded within the currency paper. The photodiodes receive the image and connect with a processor circuit which determines the presence or absence of the security feature, reads the denomination indicia and correspondingly provides indication thereof. The processor contains stored information identifying currency denomination and a comparison is made at the time of verification to also determine the denomination of the proffered currency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1995
    Inventors: Steven Ebstein, Robert A. Gonsalves, Richard A. Menelly
  • Patent number: 5434427
    Abstract: A photodiode and a phototransistor are positioned on opposite sides of a document subjected to verification for authenticity under transmitted light. A logic circuit determines the presence or absence of the security feature and correspondingly provides visual or audible indication thereof. The photodiode, phototransistor and related circuitry are arranged within an enclosure that is attached to a currency receiving device such as a cash register. The visual or audible indicators are mounted on the cash register for immediate indication of the currency verification to the cashier. A simplified capacitive proximity sensor can be employed, per se, for inexpensive applications or for redundant verification in combination with an optical detector. The shape of the capacitive sensor is configured to that of the security thread to discriminate between the security thread and the currency paper. Additional optical circuits are employed to detect counterfeit markings on the currency surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1995
    Inventors: Timothy T. Crane, Robert J. Danek, Steven K. Harbaugh, Richard A. Menelly
  • Patent number: 5416307
    Abstract: A linear array of photo-emitters and photodetectors is positioned on one side of currency paper subjected to verification for authenticity under transmitted and reflected light. The focus of the photo emitters is adjusted for the top surface, center and bottom surface of the currency paper. A logic circuit-determines the presence or absence of the security feature and correspondingly provides visual or audible indication thereof. A memory device contains stored information identifying currency denomination and a comparison is made at the time of verification to also determine the denomination of the proffered currency. The photo emitters, photo-detectors and related circuitry are arranged within an enclosure that is located next to a currency-receiving device such as a cash register. Visual or audible indicators are mounted on the device for immediate indication of the currency verification to the cashier along with the currency denomination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 16, 1995
    Inventors: Robert Danek, Richard Menelly
  • Patent number: 5399874
    Abstract: A linear array of photodiode and phototransistor pairs are positioned on opposite sides of currency paper for denomination determination under reflected light and for verification determination under transmitted light. The focus of one of the photodiodes in each pair is precisely adjusted for the top surface of the currency paper. The focus of the other photodiode in each pair is slightly out of focus at the top surface. A phase diversity algorithm integrates the successive images from both photodiodes to form a clear image. A processor determines the presence or absence of the security feature and correspondingly provides visual or audible indication thereof. The processor contains stored information identifying currency denomination and a comparison is made at the time of verification to also determine the denomination of the proffered currency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 21, 1995
    Inventors: Robert A. Gonsalves, Richard A. Menelly
  • Patent number: 5308992
    Abstract: A photodiode and a phototransistor are positioned on opposite sides of a document subjected to verification for authenticity under transmitted light. A logic circuit determines the presence or absence of the security feature and correspondingly provides visual or audible indication thereof. The photodiode, phototransistor and related circuitry are arranged within an enclosure that is attached to a currency receiving device such as a cash register. The visual or audible indicators are mounted on the cash register for immediate indication of the currency verification to the cashier. A simplified capacitive proximity sensor can be employed, per se, for inexpensive applications or for redundant verification in combination with an optical detector. The shape of the capacitive sensor is configured to that of the security thread to discriminate between the security thread and the currency paper. Additional optical circuits are employed to detect counterfeit markings on the currency surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 3, 1994
    Inventors: Timothy T. Crane, Robert J. Danek, Steven K. Harbaugh, Richard A. Menelly
  • Patent number: 5260582
    Abstract: A linear array of photodiodes and phototransistors is positioned on opposite sides of currency paper subjected to verification for authenticity under transmitted and reflected light. A logic circuit determines the presence or absence of the security feature and correspondingly provides visual or audible indication thereof. The photodiodes, phototransistors and related circuitry are arranged within an enclosure that is located next to a currency-receiving device such as a cash register. Visual or audible indicators are mounted on the device for immediate indication of the currency verification to the cashier. The arrangement of the photodiodes and phototransistors transverse to the major length of the currency paper detects the security feature while confirming that the security feature is within the currency paper and not on either surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1993
    Inventors: Robert J. Danek, Richard A. Menelly
  • Patent number: 5151842
    Abstract: Switchboard and panelboard enclosures include a main electronic circuit breaker interconnected with a plurality of branch circuit breakers by means of a corresponding plurality of terminal boards. Zone-Selective-Interlock and Load Selection functions are achieved by signals transmitted between the branch circuit breakers and the main circuit breaker. The accessories within the branch circuit breakers respond to tripping signals from the main circuit breaker to provide the Zone-Selective-Interlock and Load Selection functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1992
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Mark S. DeBiasi, Richard A. Menelly
  • Patent number: 5151607
    Abstract: An automatic verification device for currency and other security paper containing an embedded security thread first determines the presence of the thread within the paper and then assures that the thread is not present on the paper surface. The device is in the form of a stand-alone currency insertion unit similar to a credit card reader and includes a metal detection circuit to verify the presence of the embedded metal thread. Photo detectors within the unit detect the presence of reflected light off either or both currency surfaces. The currency is verified when the metal is detected and there is no reflection off either surface of the currency paper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1992
    Inventors: Timothy T. Crane, Richard A. Menelly, Robert J. Danek
  • Patent number: 4980569
    Abstract: A photodiode and phototransistor are positioned on one side of a document subjected to verification for authenticity under both transmitted and reflected light. A corresponding photodiode and phototransistor on the opposite side of the document are arranged for receiving the light transmitted through the currency if the security feature is not present. A logic circuit determines the presence or absence of the security feature and correspondingly provides visual or audible indication thereof. The photodiodes, phototransistors and circuit are arranged within an enclosure that is attached to a currency receiving device such as a cash register. The visual or audible indicators are mounted on the cash register for immediate indication of the currency verification to the cashier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 25, 1990
    Inventors: Timothy T. Crane, Richard A. Menelly, Robert J. Danek
  • Patent number: 4712606
    Abstract: A method of storing thermal energy within solar energy storage cell comprising two materials of differing adsorption properties enclosed within an airtight container. The material having the higher adsorption for water is saturated with water at 70.degree. F. Upon exposure to solar energy, the temperature increases and the adsorbed water transfers to the material having the lower absorbtion. When the temperature decreases in the absence of solar energy, the water returns to the higher adsorption material giving off a substantial amount of heat in the form of heat of adsorption.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1987
    Inventor: Richard A. Menelly
  • Patent number: 4597434
    Abstract: A solar energy storage cell comprising two materials of differing adsorption properties enclosed within an airtight container. The material having the higher adsorption for water is saturated with water at 70.degree. F. Upon exposure to solar energy, the temperature increases and the adsorbed water transfers to the material having the lower adsorption. When the temperature decreases in the absence of solar energy, the water returns to the higher adsorption material giving off a substantial amount of heat in the form of heat of adsorption.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1986
    Inventor: Richard A. Menelly
  • Patent number: 4285030
    Abstract: A portable flashlight assembly utilizes a flat battery energy source containing slide contact electrodes. One embodiment includes the use of a film pack from a self-developing camera as an energy source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1979
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1981
    Inventor: Richard A. Menelly
  • Patent number: 4263349
    Abstract: Corrosion resistance is provided to metal substrates by the application of a hydrophobic resinous substance containing slightly alkaline particles in suspension. When applied to the metal substrate surface the cured resin provides a controlled diffusion barrier to the particles contained therein. Upon exposure to a liquid medium containing dissolved acid salts the alkaline substance leaches through the coating to neutralize the solution. The corrosion resistant coating is especially effective as an automotive finish primer and an autobody undercoat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1979
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1981
    Inventors: Richard A. Menelly, Francis X. Doyle
  • Patent number: 4153921
    Abstract: Zinc oxide varistor protective devices for vapor cooled transformers are integrally located in contact with the transformer coolant liquid to provide cooling capacity to the zinc oxide materials. The zinc oxide varistors are prevented from becoming electrically unstable by keeping the varistor operating temperature at or below the boiling point of the coolant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1978
    Date of Patent: May 8, 1979
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: James S. Kresge, Richard A. Menelly
  • Patent number: 3932783
    Abstract: An indium oxide coating is used on the inside surface of a vapor electric discharge lamp, such as a fluorescent lamp, to reduce the starting voltage. The coating is especially effective at low temperatures, but also reduces the voltage even at room temperatures. It is particularly useful also in lamps using certain mixed inert gases with the mercury, since the mixtures used generally require a higher starting voltage than the ordinary fluorescent lamps containing argon and mercury vapor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1972
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1976
    Assignee: Sylvania Electric Products Inc.
    Inventors: Richard A. Menelly, Tadius T. Sadoski