Patents by Inventor Steven W. Kramer

Steven W. Kramer 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: 10470321
    Abstract: An emissive display assembly including an emissive display, a circuit board associated with the emissive display element, a display chassis, and a support plate. The display chassis may house the emissive display element. The display chassis may further house the circuit board. The display chassis may have an aperture such that a front side of the emissive display element is viewable through the aperture. The support plate may be held in place by the display chassis and positioned between the emissive display element and the circuit board. The support plate may support a back side of the emissive display element such that, when a compressive force is applied to the front side of the emissive display element, the support plate restricts the emissive display element from bending more than a predetermined bending threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua V. Davis, Steven W. Kramer
  • Patent number: 10342150
    Abstract: A magnetically latched installation and extraction mechanism for an avionics display unit or other Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) installable in, and extractable from, a vehicle instrument panel includes a bezel attachable to the LRU, the paddle or the bezel including magnets embedded into opposing corners configured to attract the magnetic surfaces of, or the embedded magnets in, the opposing bezel or paddle. The LRU may include hinged paddles having an open position for installing/extracting the LRU from the instrument panel and a stowed position substantially flush with the surface of the bezel, the paddles corresponding to the embedded bezel magnets. Magnets embedded in the hinged paddles may secure the paddles in the stowed position via attraction to the bezel magnets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua V. Davis, Steven W. Kramer
  • Patent number: 10278312
    Abstract: An LED display package includes an LED display assembly, processing and graphics electronics, an LED heatsink, and a thermal isolation component. The LED display assembly includes a plurality of LEDs. The processing and graphics electronics are configured to drive the LED display assembly. The LED heatsink thermally contacts the LED display assembly, and is disposed between the LED display assembly and the processing and graphics electronics. The thermal isolation component is between the LED heatsink and the processing and graphics electronics and is arranged to thermally isolate the processing and graphics electronics from the LED heatsink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC.
    Inventors: Joshua V. Davis, Steven W. Kramer
  • Patent number: 8827527
    Abstract: A multimode edge-light configured for providing reduced depth and improved multimode edge uniformity is provided. The multimode edge-light may be suitable for sun light readability and use with night vision goggles. The multimode edge-light includes a support base and a first and second set of light-emitting diode (LED) modules electronically connected to the support base. The first set of LED modules is positioned adjacent to the light guide, and the second set of LED modules is positioned separate from the light guide. The multimode edge-light also includes an infrared filter configured for filtering light from only the second set of LED modules positioned on a surface of the support base. In operation of the multimode edge-light, at least a portion of the first set of LED modules and at least a portion of the second set of LED modules are selectively energized for providing a plurality of operation modes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua V. Davis, Steven W. Kramer
  • Patent number: 8628206
    Abstract: A night vision compatible backlight is disclosed. The backlight may include a base layer and a spacer layer. The spacer layer defines a plurality of arrays of openings, each includes a first set of openings and a second set of openings alternately distributed along the array. The backlight also includes a first set of LED modules electronically connected to the base layer through the first set of openings and a second set of LED modules electronically connected to the base layer through the second set of openings. The backlight further includes a filtering layer for providing infrared filtering for the second set of LED modules. The first set of LED modules and the second set of LED modules may be selectively energized to provide: a first mode where the first set of LED modules are energized, and a second mode where only the second set of LED modules are energized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua V. Davis, Steven W. Kramer
  • Patent number: 8232492
    Abstract: A keypanel assembly includes a light-emitting diode (LED) attached to a substrate. A switch is attached to the substrate. A control button is configured to actuate the switch. The control button permits light from the LED to pass through the control button to an outer surface of the control button to illuminate control symbology disposed thereon. An isolating structure ensures light emitted by the LED only illuminates the control symbology on the control button.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua V. Davis, William G. Perreault, Steven W. Kramer
  • Patent number: 6951889
    Abstract: The present invention relates to 2-amino-2-alkyl-5 heptenoic and heptynoic acid derivatives and their use in therapy, in particular their use as nitric oxide synthase inhibitors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2005
    Assignee: Pharmacia Corporation
    Inventors: Donald W. Hansen, Jr., Ronald Keith Webber, Barnett S. Pitzele, James Sikorski, Mark A. Massa, Timothy J. Hagen, Margaret Grapperhaus, Lijuan Jane Wang, Arija A. Bergmanis, Steven W. Kramer, E. Ann Hallinan
  • Publication number: 20020132849
    Abstract: The present invention relates to 2-amino-2-alkyl-5 heptenoic and heptynoic acid derivatives and their use in therapy, in particular their use as nitric oxide synthase inhibitors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2001
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Inventors: Donald W. Hansen, Ronald Keith Webber, Barnett S. Pitzele, James Sikorski, Mark A. Massa, Timothy J. Hagen, Margaret Grapperhaus, Lijuan Jane Wang, Arija A. Bergmanis, Steven W. Kramer, E. Ann Hallinan
  • Patent number: 6448286
    Abstract: The current invention discloses useful pharmaceutical compositions containing amidino derivative useful as nitric oxide synthase inhibitors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: Donald W. Hansen, Jr., Mark G. Currie, E. Ann Hallinan, Kam F. Fok, Timothy J. Hagen, Arija A. Bergmanis, Steven W. Kramer, Len F. Lee, Suzanne Metz, William M. Moore, Karen B. Peterson, Barnett S. Pitzele, Dale P. Spangler, R. Keith Webber, Mihaly V. Toth, Mahima Trivedi, Foe S. Tjoeng
  • Patent number: 6344473
    Abstract: 1,3-diazolino and 1,3-diazolidino heterocycle derivatives useful as nitric oxide synthase inhibitors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2002
    Assignee: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: Donald W. Hansen, Jr., Arija A. Bergmanis, Timothy J. Hagen, E. Ann Hallinan, Steven W. Kramer, Suzanne Metz, Karen B. Peterson, Barnett S. Pitzele, Foe S. Tjoeng, Mihaly V. Toth, Mahima Trivedi, R. Keith Webber, Sofya Tsymbalov, Rolando E. Gapud
  • Patent number: 6136829
    Abstract: 1,3-diazolino and 1,3-diazolidino heterocycle derivatives useful as nitric oxide synthase inhibitors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Assignee: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: Donald W. Hansen, Jr., Ariia A. Bergmanis, Timothy J. Hagen, E. Ann Hallinan, Steven W. Kramer, Suzanne Metz, Karen B. Peterson, Barnett S. Pitzele, Foe S. Tjoeng, Mihaly V. Toth, Mahima Trivedi, R. Keith Webber, Sofya Tsymbalov, Rolando E. Gapud
  • Patent number: 6071906
    Abstract: The current invention discloses useful pharmaceutical compositions containing amidino derivative useful as nitric oxide synthase inhibitors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2000
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: Donald W. Hansen, Jr., Mark G. Currie, E. Ann Hallinan, Kam F. Fok, Timothy J. Hagen, Arija A. Bergmanis, Steven W. Kramer, Len F. Lee, Suzanne Metz, William M. Moore, Karen B. Peterson, Barnett S. Pitzele, Dale P. Spangler, R. Keith Webber, Mihaly V. Toth, Mahima Trivedi, Foe S. Tjoeng
  • Patent number: 6046211
    Abstract: The current invention discloses useful pharmaceutical compositions containing amidino derivative useful as nitric oxide synthase inhibitors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2000
    Assignee: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: Donald W. Hansen, Jr., Mark G. Currie, E. Ann Hallinan, Kam F. Fok, Timothy J. Hagen, Arija A. Bergmanis, Steven W. Kramer, Len F. Lee, Suzanne Metz, William M. Moore, Karen B. Peterson, Barnett S. Pitzele, Dale P. Spangler, R. Keith Webber, Mihaly V. Toth, Mahima Trivedi, Foe S. Tjoeng
  • Patent number: 6043261
    Abstract: The current invention discloses useful pyrrolodino imidine derivatives useful as nitric oxide synthase inhibitors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2000
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: Donald W. Hansen, Jr., E. Ann Hallinan, Timothy J. Hagen, Steven W. Kramer, Suzanne Metz, Karen B. Peterson, Dale P. Spangler, Mihaly V. Toth, Kam F. Fok, Arija A. Bergmanis, R. Keith Webber, Mahima Trivedi, Foe S. Tjoeng, Barnett S. Pitzele
  • Patent number: 6028072
    Abstract: A class of pyrazolyl compounds is described for use in treating inflammation and inflammation related disorders. Compounds of particular interest are defined by Formula I: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is selected from hydrido, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 -alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 -alkynyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -haloalkyl, aryl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl, heterocyclic-C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl, heteroaryl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -hydroxyalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkoxyalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -cyanoalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -aminoalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkylamino-C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl, carboxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkoxycarbonyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkylaminocarbonyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl, N-hydroxyaminocarbonyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl, N-hydroxy-N-C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl-aminocarbonyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl, arylaminocarbonyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl and aminocarbonyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl;wherein R.sup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2000
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: Len F Lee, Thomas D Penning, Steven W Kramer, John J Talley
  • Patent number: 6011028
    Abstract: The current invention discloses useful amidino derivative useful as nitric oxide synthase inhibitors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2000
    Assignee: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: Donald W. Hansen, Jr., E. Ann. Hallinan, Timothy J. Hagen, Steven W. Kramer, Suzanne Metz, Karen B. Peterson, Dale P. Spangler, Mihaly V. Toth, Kam F. Fok, Arija A. Bergmanis, R. Keith Webber, Mahima Trivedi, Foe S. Tjoeng, Barnett S. Pitzele
  • Patent number: 5981556
    Abstract: 1,3-diazolino and 1,3-diazolidino heterocycle derivatives useful as nitric oxide synthase inhibitors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Assignee: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: Donald W. Hansen, Jr., Arija A. Bergmanis, Timothy J. Hagen, E. Ann Hallinan, Steven W. Kramer, Suzanne Metz, Karen B. Peterson, Barnett S. Pitzele, Foe S. Tjoeng, Mihaly V. Toth, Mahima Trivedi, R. Keith Webber, Sofya Tsymbalov, Rolando E. Gapud
  • Patent number: 5958958
    Abstract: 1,2,4-oxa-diazolino and 1,2,4-oxa-diazolidino heterocycle derivatives useful as nitric oxide synthase inhibitors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Assignee: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: Donald W. Hansen, Jr., Arija A. Bergmanis, Timothy J. Hagen, E. Ann Hallinan, Steven W. Kramer, Suzanne Metz, Karen B. Peterson, Barnett S. Pitzele, Foe S. Tjoeng, Mihaly V. Toth, Mahima Trivedi, R. Keith Webber, Sofya Tsymbalov, Rolando E. Gapud
  • Patent number: 5883251
    Abstract: The current invention discloses azepine derivatives useful as nitric oxide synthase inhibitors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1999
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: Donald W. Hansen, Jr., E. Ann Hallinan, Timothy J. Hagen, Steven W. Kramer, Suzanne Metz, Karen B. Peterson, Dale P. Spangler, Mihaly V. Toth, Kam F. Fok, Arija A. Bergmanis, R. Keith Webber, Mahima Trivede, Foe S. Tjoeng, Barnett S. Pitzele
  • Patent number: 5854234
    Abstract: The current invention discloses useful pharmaceutical compositions containing azepine derivatives useful as nitric oxide synthase inhibitors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1998
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: Donald W. Hansen, Jr., Mark G. Currie, E. Ann Hallinan, Kam F. Fok, Timothy J. Hagen, Arija A. Bergmanis, Steven W. Kramer, Len F. Lee, Suzanne Metz, William M. Moore, Karen B. Peterson, Barnett S. Pitzele, Dale P. Spangler, R. Keith Webber, Mihaly V. Toth, Mahima Trivedi, Foe S. Tjoeng