Patents by Inventor Robert H. Martter
Robert H. Martter 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: 6856157Abstract: The present invention provides a new electronic circuit board and a method of using such board to test electronic devices at elevated temperatures. The board comprises a steel base having a dielectric coating layer and a circuit formed on the layer. The circuit includes a connector region for attachment to an external electrical source and a mounting region for mounting sockets for supporting, powering and monitoring the electronic devices during elevated temperature testing. The board displays a leakage current of less than 10 ?Amps at 350° C.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2004Date of Patent: February 15, 2005Assignee: Heatron, Inc.Inventors: Robert H. Martter, Craig C. Sundberg, Richard N. Giardina, Brian S. Fetscher, G. James Deutschlander
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Publication number: 20040169522Abstract: The present invention provides a new electronic circuit board and a method of using such board to test electronic devices at elevated temperatures. The board comprises a steel base having a dielectric coating layer and a circuit formed on the layer. The circuit includes a connector region for attachment to an external electrical source and a mounting region for mounting sockets for supporting, powering and monitoring the electronic devices during elevated temperature testing. The board displays a leakage current of less than 10 &mgr;Amps at 350° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2004Publication date: September 2, 2004Applicant: Heatron, Inc.Inventors: Robert H. Martter, Craig C. Sundberg, Richard N. Giardina, Brian S. Fetscher, G. James Deutschlander
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Patent number: 6720784Abstract: An electric circuit board to test electronic devices at elevated temperatures. The board comprises a steel base having a dielectric coating layer and a circuit formed on the layer. The circuit includes a connector region for attachment to an external electrical source and a mounting region for mounting sockets for supporting, powering and monitoring the electronic devices during elevated temperature testing. The board displays a leakage current of less than 10&mgr; Amps at 350° C.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2002Date of Patent: April 13, 2004Assignee: Heatron, Inc.Inventors: Robert H. Martter, Craig C. Sundberg, Richard N. Giardina, Brian S. Fetscher, G. James Deutschlander
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Publication number: 20030193055Abstract: A lighting device having a light emitting diode (LED). The device includes a metal substrate having a surface. A dielectric coating layer is superimposed on the surface of the metal substrate. A light emitting diode (LED) is supported on the dielectric coating layer. The metal substrate serves as a heat sink for the heat emitted by LED during operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2002Publication date: October 16, 2003Inventors: Robert H. Martter, Craig C. Sundberg, Richard N. Giardina, Brian S. Fetscher, G. James Deutschlander
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Patent number: 6617520Abstract: A circuit device and a method for providing an interface between a circuit device comprised of a porcelain enameled metal substrate and an external electrical conductor such as a wire or a lead. An aperture is formed in the substrate at the location where the connection is desired. An eyelet is then placed in the aperture. Crimping or other means are used to form a mechanical connection to the substrate and causes the eyelet to be retained in the aperture. The wire or lead of an electronic component is then inserted into the eyelet. The wire or lead is then soldered to the eyelet providing a joint of high mechanical strength.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2000Date of Patent: September 9, 2003Assignee: Heatron, Inc.Inventors: Robert H. Martter, Craig C. Sundberg, Richard N. Giardina, Brian S. Fetscher, G. James Deutschlander
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Publication number: 20030016025Abstract: The present invention provides a new electronic circuit board and a method of using such board to test electronic devices at elevated temperatures. The board comprises a steel base having a dielectric coating layer and a circuit formed on the layer. The circuit includes a connector region for attachment to an external electrical source and a mounting region for mounting sockets for supporting, powering and monitoring the electronic devices during elevated temperature testing. The board displays a leakage current of less than 10&mgr; Amps at 350° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2002Publication date: January 23, 2003Inventors: Robert H. Martter, Craig C. Sundberg, Richard N. Giardina, Brian S. Fetscher, G. James Deutschlander
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Patent number: 6289176Abstract: The present invention provides an electrically heated air freshener for producing a scent comprising a housing having a receptacle for supporting a fragrance block, the fragrance block comprising a material that volatilizes upon heating and a porcelain enamel metal substrate comprising a metal substrate having a porcelain enamel coating bonded thereto. The porcelain enamel coating has bonded thereto a resistance strip for generating heat upon application of an electrical current and a conductive strip for conducting electrical current to the resistance strip.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2000Date of Patent: September 11, 2001Assignee: The Erie Ceramic Arts CompanyInventors: Robert H. Martter, Craig C. Sundberg
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Patent number: 6141496Abstract: The present invention provides an electrically heated air freshener for producing a scent comprising a housing having a receptacle for supporting a fragrance block, the fragrance block comprising a material that volatilizes upon heating and a porcelain enamel metal substrate comprising a metal substrate having a porcelain enamel coating bonded thereto. The porcelain enamel coating has bonded thereto a resistance strip for generating heat upon application of an electrical current and a conductive strip for conducting electrical current to the resistance strip.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1994Date of Patent: October 31, 2000Assignee: The Erie Ceramic Arts CompanyInventors: Craig C. Sundberg, Robert H. Martter
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Patent number: 6137072Abstract: A touch control panel for use in controlling an electrical device such as a washer, dryer, stove, microwave or related piece of electrical equipment. In a preferred embodiment, the touch control panel comprises an outer panel formed of flexible aluminum. The outer panel includes an outer and an inner surface. The inner surface of the aluminum panel includes a first circuit formed along at least a portion of the surface. The control panel also includes an inner support panel comprising a porcelain enamel metal substrate. The porcelain enamel metal substrate affords a highly durable and rigid degree of support to the control panel. The support panel has an inner surface which is spaced from and disposed substantially parallel to the inner surface of the outer panel. The inner surface of the metal substrate has formed along at least a portion thereof a second circuit. Upon application of tactile pressure upon the outer surface of the outer panel, the first circuit contacts the second circuit.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 1999Date of Patent: October 24, 2000Assignee: Ferro CorporationInventors: Robert H. Martter, Craig C. Sundberg, Richard N. Giardina, William P. Laneve, G. James Deutschlander