Patents by Inventor Robert D. Plummer

Robert D. Plummer 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: 7172315
    Abstract: A lamp finding particular application in boat trailers and other vehicular applications is provided with a generally unbreakable lens structure. The lamp preferably is provided with a plurality of LEDS arranged with rows and columns on a circuit card or board. The lamp is constructed by encapsulating the board and LED arrangement in a moldable lens material, which after removal from a suitable mold at least partially defines the lamp housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: Mongo Light Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Isidore I. Lamke, Robert D. Plummer, Michael E. Dinan, Eugene P. Reinhold
  • Patent number: 7040779
    Abstract: A lamp finding particular application in boat trailers and other vehicular applications is provided with a generally unbreakable lamp structure. The lamp preferably is provided with a plurality of LEDs arranged with rows and columns on a circuit card or board. The lamp is constructed by encapsulating the board and LED arrangement in a moldable lens material, which after removal from a suitable mold at least partially defines the lamp body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: Mongo Light Co. INC
    Inventors: Isidore I. Lamke, Robert D. Plummer, Michael E. Dinan, Eugene P. Reinhold, John Figura, Matt Narzinski
  • Patent number: 6978202
    Abstract: A wireless transmitting/receiving system preferably operable between first and second vehicles is provided which enables the second vehicle to replicate the lighting condition of the first vehicle. In one embodiment, the replication is accomplished through a connection to the second vehicles lighting system. In another embodiment, replication is accomplished through a separate light bar mounted to the second vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2005
    Inventors: Isidore I. Lamke, Robert D. Plummer, Michael E. Dinan, Eugene P. Reinhold, John Figura, Matt Narzinski, Ron Smith, Jeff Bohn, Mike Nikrant
  • Patent number: 6847863
    Abstract: A wireless transmitting/receiving system preferably operable between first and second vehicles is provided which enables the second vehicle to replicate the lighting condition of the first vehicle. In one embodiment, the replication is accomplished through a connection to the second vehicles lighting system. In another embodiment, replication is accomplished through a separate light bar mounted to the second vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Inventors: Isidore I. Lamke, Robert D. Plummer, Michael E. Dinan, Eugene P. Reinhold, John Figura, Matt Narzinski, Ron Smith, Jeff Bohn, Mike Nikrant
  • Publication number: 20040218389
    Abstract: A lamp finding particular application in boat trailers and other vehicular applications is provided with a generally unbreakable lamp structure. The lamp preferably is provided with a plurality of LEDs arranged with rows and columns on a circuit card or board. The lamp is constructed by encapsulating the board and LED arrangement in a moldable lens material, which after removal from a suitable mold at least partially defines the lamp body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Isidore I. Lamke, Robert D. Plummer, Michael E. Dinan, Eugene P. Reinhold, John Figura, Matt Narzinski
  • Patent number: 6802572
    Abstract: A brake control system for towed vehicles is disclosed which provides for controlled application of hydraulic brakes in a towed vehicle in response to the application of the brakes of the towing vehicle. The system is designed in two preferred embodiments. The first embodiment is a self-contained design adapted for use with rental trailers, for example, where a plurality of towed vehicles will be associated with a particular trailer. The second embodiment is intended for hard wiring in connection with the towed and towing vehicles. In each case, superior performance is obtained because the system operates the brake system of the towed vehicle in a unique manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: N.I.R., Inc.
    Inventors: Isidore I. Lamke, Robert D. Plummer, Michael E. Dinan, Eugene P. Reinhold
  • Patent number: 6793371
    Abstract: A lamp finding particular application in boat trailers and other vehicular applications is provided with a generally unbreakable lamp structure. The lamp preferably is provided with a plurality of LEDs arranged with rows and columns on a circuit card or board. The lamp is constructed by encapsulating the board and LED arrangement in a moldable lens material, which after removal from a suitable mold at least partially defines the lamp body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: Mongo Light Co. Inc.
    Inventors: Isadore I. Lamke, Robert D. Plummer, Michael E. Dinan, Eugene P. Reinhold, John Figura, Matt Narzinski
  • Publication number: 20040174705
    Abstract: A lamp finding particular application in boat trailers and other vehicular applications is provided with a generally unbreakable lens structure. The lamp preferably is provided with a plurality of LEDS arranged with rows and columns on a circuit card or board. The lamp is constructed by encapsulating the board and LED arrangement in a moldable lens material, which after removal from a suitable mold at least partially defines the lamp housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2004
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventors: Isidore I. Lamke, Robert D. Plummer, Michael E. Dinan, Eugene P. Reinhold
  • Publication number: 20040167681
    Abstract: A wireless transmitting/receiving system preferably operable between first and second vehicles is provided which enables the second vehicle to replicate the lighting condition of the first vehicle. In one embodiment, the replication is accomplished through a connection to the second vehicles lighting system. In another embodiment, replication is accomplished through a separate light bar mounted to the second vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2004
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventors: Isidore I. Lamke, Robert D. Plummer, Michael E. Dinan, Eugene P. Reinhold, John Figura, Matt Narzinski, Ron Smith, Jeff Bohn, Mike Nikrant
  • Patent number: 6739733
    Abstract: A lamp finding particular application in boat trailers and other vehicular applications is provided with a generally unbreakable lens structure. The lamp preferably is provided with a plurality of LEDS arranged with rows and columns on a circuit card or board. The lamp is constructed by encapsulating the board and LED arrangement in a moldable lens material, which after removal from a suitable mold at least partially defines the lamp housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: N.I.R., Inc.
    Inventors: Isadore I. Lamke, Robert D. Plummer, Michael E. Dinan, Eugene P. Reinhold
  • Patent number: 6727567
    Abstract: Integrated circuit devices are formed in a substrate wafer using selective epitaxial growth (SEG). Non-uniform epitaxial wafer thickness results when the distribution of SEG regions across the surface of the wafer is non-uniform, resulting in loading effects during the growth process. Loading effects are minimized according to the invention by adding passive SEG regions thereby giving a relatively even distribution of SEG growth regions on the wafer. The passive regions remain unprocessed in the finished IC device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Assignee: Agere Systems INC
    Inventors: John Joseph Bastek, Thomas J. Krutsick, Robert D. Plummer
  • Publication number: 20020171073
    Abstract: A fence post protector has a first substantially flat piece, which combines with a second substantially flat piece in order to form an opening therebetween. The opening is adapted to receive a fence post therein, and at least reduce vegetation growth therearound, while at the same time, reducing natural and man made damage thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2001
    Publication date: November 21, 2002
    Inventors: Jon Louis O'Berry, Robert D. Plummer
  • Publication number: 20020092462
    Abstract: Integrated circuit devices are formed in a substrate wafer using selective epitaxial growth (SEG). Non-uniform epitaxial wafer thickness results when the distribution of SEG regions across the surface of the wafer is non-uniform, resulting in loading effects during the growth process. Loading effects are minimized according to the invention by adding passive SEG regions thereby giving a relatively even distribution of SEG growth regions on the wafer. The passive regions remain unprocessed in the finished IC device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2002
    Publication date: July 18, 2002
    Inventors: John Joseph Bastek, Thomas J. Krutsick, Robert D. Plummer
  • Publication number: 20020089849
    Abstract: A lamp finding particular application in boat trailers and other vehicular applications is provided with a generally unbreakable lamp structure. The lamp preferably is provided with a plurality of LEDs arranged with rows and columns on a circuit card or board. The lamp is constructed by encapsulating the board and LED arrangement in a moldable lens material, which after removal from a suitable mold at least partially defines the lamp body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2001
    Publication date: July 11, 2002
    Inventors: Isidore I. Lamke, Robert D. Plummer, Michael E. Dinan, Eugene P. Reinhold, John Figura, Matt Narzinski
  • Publication number: 20020082750
    Abstract: A wireless transmitting/receiving system preferably operable between first and second vehicles is provided which enables the second vehicle to replicate the lighting condition of the first vehicle. In one embodiment, the replication is accomplished through a connection to the second vehicles lighting system. In another embodiment, replication is accomplished through a separate light bar mounted to the second vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2001
    Publication date: June 27, 2002
    Inventors: Isidore I. Lamke, Robert D. Plummer, Michael E. Dinan, Eugene P. Reinhold, John Figura, Matt Narzinski, Ron Smith, Jeff Bohn, Mike Nikrant
  • Patent number: 6409829
    Abstract: Integrated circuit devices are formed in a substrate wafer using selective epitaxial growth (SEG). Non-uniform epitaxial wafer thickness results when the distribution of SEG regions across the surface of the wafer is non-uniform, resulting in loading effects during the growth process. Loading effects are minimized according to the invention by adding passive SEG regions thereby giving a relatively even distribution of SEG growth regions on the wafer. The passive regions remain unprocessed in the finished IC device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignee: Agere Systems Guardian Corp.
    Inventors: John Joseph Bastek, Thomas J. Krutsick, Robert D. Plummer
  • Publication number: 20020038974
    Abstract: A brake control system for towed vehicles is disclosed which provides for controlled application of hydraulic brakes in a towed vehicle in response to the application of the brakes of the towing vehicle. The system is designed in two preferred embodiments. The first embodiment is a self-contained design adapted for use with rental trailers, for example, where a plurality of towed vehicles will be associated with a particular trailer. The second embodiment is intended for hard wiring in connection with the towed and towing vehicles. In each case, superior performance is obtained because the system operates the brake system of the towed vehicle in a unique manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2001
    Publication date: April 4, 2002
    Applicant: N.I.R., Inc.
    Inventors: Isidore I. Lamke, Robert D. Plummer, Michael E. Dinan, Eugene P. Reinhold
  • Patent number: 6100801
    Abstract: A portable, radio controlled light bar magnetically affixable to a trailer or towed vehicle that receives signals from a transmitter magnetically affixable to the tow vehicle and electrically connected to its braking, turning and tail lighting systems. The light bar includes a pair of turn signals and a pair of tail/braking lights, each of which has a parabolic lens for magnifying the light emitted thereby requiring less light to provide sufficient brightness or lux. The transmitter includes a four prong receptacle that is readily connectable to a standard wiring harness on the tow vehicle. The radio frequency is adjustable so each unit has a unique radio frequency. The transmitter operates off of the voltage supplied by the tow vehicle while the light bar operates off of a rechargeable battery and the radio frequency signal received. A recharger is supplied on the light bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Assignee: Custer Products Incorporated
    Inventor: Robert D. Plummer