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).
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Patent number: 7172315Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 25, 2004Date of Patent: February 6, 2007Assignee: Mongo Light Co., Inc.Inventors: Isidore I. Lamke, Robert D. Plummer, Michael E. Dinan, Eugene P. Reinhold
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Patent number: 7040779Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 25, 2004Date of Patent: May 9, 2006Assignee: Mongo Light Co. INCInventors: Isidore I. Lamke, Robert D. Plummer, Michael E. Dinan, Eugene P. Reinhold, John Figura, Matt Narzinski
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Patent number: 6978202Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 23, 2004Date of Patent: December 20, 2005Inventors: Isidore I. Lamke, Robert D. Plummer, Michael E. Dinan, Eugene P. Reinhold, John Figura, Matt Narzinski, Ron Smith, Jeff Bohn, Mike Nikrant
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Patent number: 6847863Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 13, 2001Date of Patent: January 25, 2005Inventors: Isidore I. Lamke, Robert D. Plummer, Michael E. Dinan, Eugene P. Reinhold, John Figura, Matt Narzinski, Ron Smith, Jeff Bohn, Mike Nikrant
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Publication number: 20040218389Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2004Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventors: Isidore I. Lamke, Robert D. Plummer, Michael E. Dinan, Eugene P. Reinhold, John Figura, Matt Narzinski
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Patent number: 6802572Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 4, 2001Date of Patent: October 12, 2004Assignee: N.I.R., Inc.Inventors: Isidore I. Lamke, Robert D. Plummer, Michael E. Dinan, Eugene P. Reinhold
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Patent number: 6793371Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 1, 2001Date of Patent: September 21, 2004Assignee: Mongo Light Co. Inc.Inventors: Isadore I. Lamke, Robert D. Plummer, Michael E. Dinan, Eugene P. Reinhold, John Figura, Matt Narzinski
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Publication number: 20040174705Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2004Publication date: September 9, 2004Inventors: Isidore I. Lamke, Robert D. Plummer, Michael E. Dinan, Eugene P. Reinhold
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Publication number: 20040167681Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2004Publication date: August 26, 2004Inventors: Isidore I. Lamke, Robert D. Plummer, Michael E. Dinan, Eugene P. Reinhold, John Figura, Matt Narzinski, Ron Smith, Jeff Bohn, Mike Nikrant
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Patent number: 6739733Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 9, 2000Date of Patent: May 25, 2004Assignee: N.I.R., Inc.Inventors: Isadore I. Lamke, Robert D. Plummer, Michael E. Dinan, Eugene P. Reinhold
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Patent number: 6727567Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 5, 2002Date of Patent: April 27, 2004Assignee: Agere Systems INCInventors: John Joseph Bastek, Thomas J. Krutsick, Robert D. Plummer
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Publication number: 20020171073Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2001Publication date: November 21, 2002Inventors: Jon Louis O'Berry, Robert D. Plummer
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Publication number: 20020092462Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2002Publication date: July 18, 2002Inventors: John Joseph Bastek, Thomas J. Krutsick, Robert D. Plummer
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Publication number: 20020089849Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2001Publication date: July 11, 2002Inventors: Isidore I. Lamke, Robert D. Plummer, Michael E. Dinan, Eugene P. Reinhold, John Figura, Matt Narzinski
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Publication number: 20020082750Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2001Publication date: June 27, 2002Inventors: Isidore I. Lamke, Robert D. Plummer, Michael E. Dinan, Eugene P. Reinhold, John Figura, Matt Narzinski, Ron Smith, Jeff Bohn, Mike Nikrant
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Patent number: 6409829Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 15, 1999Date of Patent: June 25, 2002Assignee: Agere Systems Guardian Corp.Inventors: John Joseph Bastek, Thomas J. Krutsick, Robert D. Plummer
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Publication number: 20020038974Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2001Publication date: April 4, 2002Applicant: N.I.R., Inc.Inventors: Isidore I. Lamke, Robert D. Plummer, Michael E. Dinan, Eugene P. Reinhold
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Patent number: 6100801Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 21, 1998Date of Patent: August 8, 2000Assignee: Custer Products IncorporatedInventor: Robert D. Plummer