Patents by Inventor Thomas R. Cazel

Thomas R. Cazel 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: 4111549
    Abstract: An exposure indicator which is attachable to a hinged glass mask cover frame, the indicator comprising a light emitting diode having one end lead connected in series through a light sensitive cell; a sensitivity-controlling resistance and switch to the appropriate pole of a source of electrical potential, such as a battery, the other pole of the battery being connected to the other end lead of the diode; the switch being arranged so that it is closed when the glass mask frame is closed against the blanket frame on which there is loaded a light-sensitive printing plate, and onto which an activating light is adapted to be directed, whereupon the light-sensitive photo cell is activated (resistance decreased) so that current is allowed to flow from the battery, through the switch and the light-activated silicon controlled rectifier, causing the diode to glow, thus indicating that the material has been exposed, and thereby preventing a second exposure due to the inattentiveness or forgetfulness of the operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1977
    Date of Patent: September 5, 1978
    Inventors: Thomas R. Cazel, Gerald C. Cazel