Patents by Inventor Robert O. Quinn

Robert O. Quinn 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: 20240130805
    Abstract: A method for controlling a surgical device includes accessing identification information from an identification device of at least one interchangeable accessory. The method further includes configuring an operating configuration of at least one surgical device in response to the identification information. The control instruction is communicated for an actuator of the at least one surgical device via a first port of a plurality of ports of a connection interface. The first port of the connection interface is distinguished from the plurality of ports of the connection interface by displaying an identification symbol identifying the interchangeable accessory on a display screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: Arthrex, Inc
    Inventors: Phil O'Quinn, Jonathan Knopf, Joshua Buckman, Robert Breckner, Edwin Floyd
  • Patent number: 5303289
    Abstract: During the handoff of a mobile unit (225) between a serving or source base-site (200) and a selected target base-site, (205 or 210) the target base-site (205 or 210) is directed to tune to and monitor the mobile unit's in progress call on a serving base-site channel frequency in order to verify target cell selection immediately before the handoff. Thereafter, the mobile unit (225) is directed to tune to a selected target base-site channel by the target base-site. Next, the target base-site (205 or 210) re-tunes itself to the selected target channel frequency and continues to transmit. Upon the arrival of the mobile unit onto the selected target channel, the serving base-site channel is released.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1994
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert O. Quinn
  • Patent number: 4851833
    Abstract: A microprocessor controlled digital engine analyzer receives analog input signals from an engine being analyzed, engine parameter data entered via a keyboard, and function data, selecting one of several operating modes for the analyzer and which information is to be displayed, entered via the keyboard, and displays on a CRT screen the selected information such as cylinder firing order, RPM, Dwell, KV and DC volts, alphanumerically, information such as primary and secondary ignition and voltage, alternator and fuel injector information through the use of continuous waveform patterns, and additional information pertaining to Dwell, KV and Cylinder Shorting through the use of bar graphs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1989
    Assignee: Snap-on Tools Corporation
    Inventors: Michael C. Putrow, Leonard J. Wisneski, Jr., Craig F. Govekar, Gary D. Jonker, Gordon Lindhard, Dennis W. Weidenbenner, Robert O. Quinn
  • Patent number: 4812768
    Abstract: A microprocessor controlled digital engine analyzer receives analog input signals from an engine being analyzed, engine parameter data entered via a keyboard, and function data, selecting one of several operating modes for the analyzer and which information is to be displayed, entered via the keyboard, and displays on a CRT screen the selected information such as cylinder firing order, RPM, Dwell, KV and DC volts, alphanumerically, information such as primary and secondary ignition and voltage, alternator and fuel injector information through the use of continuous waveform patterns, and additional information pertaining to Dwell, KV and Cylinder Shorting through the use of bar graphs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 14, 1989
    Assignee: Snap-on Tools Corporation
    Inventor: Robert O. Quinn
  • Patent number: 4804921
    Abstract: A microprocessor controlled digital engine analyzer receives analog input signals from an engine being analyzed, engine parameter data entered via a keyboard, and function data, selecting one of several operating modes for the analyzer and which information is to be displayed, entered via the keyboard, and displays on a CRT screen the selected information such as cylinder firing order, RPM, Dwell, KV and DC volts, alphanumerically, information such as primary and secondary ignition and voltage, alternator and fuel injector information through the use of continuous waveform patterns, and additional information pertaining to Dwell, KV and Cylinder Shorting through the use of bar graphs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1989
    Assignee: Snap-on Tools Corporation
    Inventors: Michael C. Putrow, Leonard J. Wisneski, Jr., Craig F. Govekar, Gary D. Jonker, Gordon Lindhard, Dennis W. Weidenbenner, Robert O. Quinn
  • Patent number: 4800378
    Abstract: A microprocessor controlled digital engine analyzer receives analog input signals from an engine being analyzed, engine parameter data entered via a keyboard, and function data, selecting one of several operating modes for the analyzer and which information is to be displayed, entered via the keyboard, and displays on a CRT screen the selected information such as cylinder firing order, RPM, Dwell, KV and DC volts, alphanumerically, information such as primary and secondary ignition and voltage, alternator and fuel injector information through the use of continuous waveform patterns, and additional information pertaining to Dwell, KV and Cylinder Shorting through the use of bar graphs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1985
    Date of Patent: January 24, 1989
    Assignee: Snap-on Tools Corporation
    Inventors: Michael C. Putrow, Leonard J. Wisneski, Jr., Craig F. Govekar, Gary D. Jonker, Gordon Lindhard, Dennis W. Weidenbenner, Robert O. Quinn
  • Patent number: 4578755
    Abstract: The apparatus comprises a combustion sensor to sense the combustion event in an engine, and a magnetic sensor to sense top dead center. Electrical signals from the sensors are converted to two trains of pulses which are applied to a microprocessor. Under the stored program, the microprocessor determines the time between pulses in one train and converts such time into engine speed in rpm. Also, the microprocessor determines degrees of rotation between corresponding pulses in the two trains. The offset angle, which is applied to a keyboard is subtracted from the degrees of rotation to provide the timing angle. The engine speed and timing angle appear in digital displays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1982
    Date of Patent: March 25, 1986
    Assignee: Snap-on Tools Corporation
    Inventors: Robert O. Quinn, Craig F. Govekar, James R. Piehl