Patents by Inventor Robert E. Kreutzer

Robert E. Kreutzer 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: 8147108
    Abstract: A modular light bar having crisscross lighting in the front and rear. Each module may include two horizontal layers of lighting supported on supports connected to a longitudinal base. A wire harness is positioned within a longitudinal channel in the longitudinal base, with the harness having one end connected to quick disconnects within the modules and having another end connected to a controller. Each of the light bar module is serviceable independent of the other light bar modules, such that the support positioned within and connected to the light bar module being serviced is removable from the light bar module without accessing the other light bar modules by disconnecting the quick disconnect positioned within each light bar module being serviced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Code 3, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul L. Stein, Robert E. Kreutzer
  • Publication number: 20120024117
    Abstract: A starter tool for use with a rotatable tool. The starter tool includes a base having a mount adapted to connect to the rotatable tool and a chuck rotatably mounted on the base and adapted to hold a work bit. A punch mechanism operatively connected to the work bit and selectively providing an impact force on the work bit to drive the work bit toward a working surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventor: Robert E. Kreutzer
  • Publication number: 20100327748
    Abstract: A modular light bar having crisscross lighting in the front and rear. Each module may include two horizontal layers of lighting supported on supports connected to a longitudinal base. A wire harness is positioned within a longitudinal channel in the longitudinal base, with the harness having one end connected to quick disconnects within the modules and having another end connected to a controller. Each of the light bar module is serviceable independent of the other light bar modules, such that the support positioned within and connected to the light bar module being serviced is removable from the light bar module without accessing the other light bar modules by disconnecting the quick disconnect positioned within each light bar module being serviced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: CODE 3, INC.
    Inventors: Paul L. Stein, Robert E. Kreutzer
  • Patent number: 7789530
    Abstract: A modular light bar having crisscross lighting in the front and rear. Each module may include two horizontal layers of lighting supported on the underside of a mounting plate and connected to a terminal strip. A quick disconnect connects the terminal strip to a dimmer/flasher and controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Code 3, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul L. Stein, Robert E. Kreutzer
  • Publication number: 20100014288
    Abstract: A light stick device and a secondary light source for use in walk-in coolers and other product display devices. The light stick device is configured for replacing existing fluorescent tubes and includes a body portion, an array of light emitting diodes (LEDs) extending along a length of the body portion, an array of deflectors located such that at least one deflector is positioned between each LED to deflect light therefrom, and an electrical power connection to power the LEDs. The electrical power connection is adapted for use with existing fluorescent tube fixtures located within the walk-in cooler or other display unit. The present light stick device may also include at least one plug-in socket for powering another electrical device including a secondary light source from the present light stick device. The secondary electrical device may be configured to interface between a standard fluorescent tube and its power fixtures to draw power from such fixtures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: PRESENCE FROM INNOVATION, LLC
    Inventors: Robert E. Kreutzer, Donald J. Miller, JR.
  • Publication number: 20090308084
    Abstract: A cooler/counter merchandising display unit combination wherein a merchandising cooler is integrated into various counter arrangements, the cooler being substantially contained within the footprint of the merchandising counter or check-out counter arrangement. In one embodiment, a modular refrigerated cooler is interfaced with a docking base unit which can be positioned, secured or interfaced at the end of a particular service counter, or between two counter portions. In another embodiment, the docking base unit is integrally formed into the merchandising counter and the modular refrigerated cooler is again interfaced with the integrated docking base unit. In still another embodiment, the service counter, docking base unit and refrigerated cooler are all integrated into a one-piece counter arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2009
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Applicant: PRESENCE FROM INNOVATION, LLC
    Inventors: Robert E. Kreutzer, Donald J. Miller, JR.
  • Publication number: 20070258239
    Abstract: A modular light bar having crisscross lighting in the front and rear. Each module may include two horizontal layers of lighting supported on the underside of a mounting plate and connected to a terminal strip. A quick disconnect connects the terminal strip to a dimmer/flasher and controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2006
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Applicant: CODE 3, INC.
    Inventors: Paul L. Stein, Robert E. Kreutzer
  • Patent number: 6595669
    Abstract: The device includes a visible light source and a transmissive/reflective layer on a vehicle. The layer is between the source and an observer and transmits emergency warning signals of various colors to the observer. In addition, the layer reflects ambient light so that when the light source is not illuminated the appearance of the device is changed and the emergency warning colors, if any, of the device are masked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Assignee: Code 3, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Kreutzer, Dennis A. Dohogne, Paul L. Stein, Kelly J. Kyriakos, Michael W. Tobin
  • Patent number: 6585399
    Abstract: A visible light source adapted to be mounted on the vehicle for generating visible light to be used to create warning signals which are viewed by observers remote from the vehicle. A dichroic element adapted to be mounted on the vehicle and adjacent to the visible light source transmits at least some of the visible light generated by the light source and reflects at least some of the visible light generated by the light source. The transmitted and reflected light provides warning light signals within different wavelength ranges when viewed by an observer remote from the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: Code 3, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Kreutzer, Dennis A. Dohogne, Paul L. Stein
  • Patent number: 6582112
    Abstract: A visible light source adapted to be mounted on the vehicle for generating visible light to be used to create warning signals which are viewed by observers remote from the vehicle. A dichroic element adapted to be mounted on the vehicle and adjacent to the visible light source transmits at least some of the visible light generated by the light source and reflects at least some of the visible light generated by the light source. The transmitted and reflected light provides warning light signals within different wavelength ranges when viewed by an observer remote from the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Code 3, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Kreutzer, Dennis A. Dohogne, Paul L. Stein
  • Publication number: 20030031028
    Abstract: An emergency warning light for a vehicle including an LED light engine in contact with a heat sink and covered by a lens including a plurality of total internal reflection (TIR) surface configurations corresponding to the LEDs. A constant current step up power supply circuit energizes the LEDs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2001
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Inventors: Timothy B. Murray, Paul L. Stein, Dennis A. Dohogne, Robert E. Kreutzer, Steven J. Muren
  • Publication number: 20030012032
    Abstract: A visible light source adapted to be mounted on the vehicle for generating visible light to be used to create warning signals which are viewed by observers remote from the vehicle. A dichroic element adapted to be mounted on the vehicle and adjacent to the visible light source transmits at least some of the visible light generated by the light source and reflects at least some of the visible light generated by the light source. The transmitted and reflected light provides warning light signals within different wavelength ranges when viewed by an observer remote from the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2002
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Applicant: Code 3, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Kreutzer, Dennis A. Dohogne, Paul L. Stein
  • Publication number: 20030007356
    Abstract: A visible light source adapted to be mounted on the vehicle for generating visible light to be used to create warning signals which are viewed by observers remote from the vehicle. A dichroic element adapted to be mounted on the vehicle and adjacent to the visible light source transmits at least some of the visible light generated by the light source and reflects at least some of the visible light generated by the light source. The transmitted and reflected light provides warning light signals within different wavelength ranges when viewed by an observer remote from the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2002
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Applicant: Code 3, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Kreutzer, Dennis A. Dohogne, Paul L. Stein
  • Patent number: 6461022
    Abstract: A visible light source adapted to be mounted on the vehicle for generating visible light to be used to create warning signals which are viewed by observers remote from the vehicle. A dichroic element adapted to be mounted on the vehicle and adjacent to the visible light source transmits at least some of the visible light generated by the light source and reflects at least some of the visible light generated by the light source. The transmitted and reflected light provides warning light signals within different wavelength ranges when viewed by an observer remote from the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: Code 3, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Kreutzer, Dennis A. Dohogne, Paul L. Stein
  • Publication number: 20020126488
    Abstract: The device includes a visible light source and a transmissive/reflective layer on a vehicle. The layer is between the source and an observer and transmits emergency warning signals of various colors to the observer. In addition, the layer reflects ambient light so that when the light source is not illuminated the appearance of the device is changed and the emergency warning colors, if any, of the device are masked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2001
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Inventors: Robert E. Kreutzer, Dennis A. Dohogne, Paul L. Stein, Kelly J. Kyriakos, Michael W. Tobin
  • Patent number: D476253
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Code 3, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul L. Stein, David M. Dietrich, Robert E. Kreutzer
  • Patent number: D556074
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Code 3, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul L. Stein, Robert E. Kreutzer, Corey S. Feit, Stephanie A. Gaines, Darrell A. Burmester
  • Patent number: D489466
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Code 3, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis A. Dohogne, Robert E. Kreutzer
  • Patent number: D492047
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Assignee: Code 3, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis A. Dohogne, Robert E. Kreutzer
  • Patent number: D410402
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1999
    Assignee: Code 3, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul L. Stein, Robert E. Kreutzer