Patents by Inventor Thomas R. Pfingsten
Thomas R. Pfingsten 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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Publication number: 20230036607Abstract: An aerator for a turf surface has a traction control, an OPC bail, and an aeration bail capable of single handed operation. A controller automatically lowers a tine head to begin aerating at a start location marked when the aeration bail is closed and lifts the tine head to end aeration at an end location marked when the aeration bail is released. The controller further causes the tines that enter the turf surface at the start location to penetrate to a desired hole depth. The controller also automatically adjusts ground speed to maintain a desired hole spacing during an aeration pass, but permits the operator to speed up during a turnaround between passes with a steerable front wheel freewheeling to mitigate wheel scrubbing. A handle assembly having a spring counterbalance is height adjustable and automatically engages a parking brake when placed in an upright non-operating position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2021Publication date: February 2, 2023Inventors: Joseph W. Pogatchnik, III, Scott A. Thomson, Keith A. Goetz, Thomas R. Pfingsten, Brian R. Hendrickson, John R. Kess, Kelly S. Meemken
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Patent number: 7768414Abstract: A medical gas alarm system for use in a healthcare facility having a medical gas system and having a network of computer devices is provided. The alarm system includes at least one area alarm controller adapted to receive a first signal indicative of a condition of a first portion of the medical gas system. The area alarm controller is adapted to communicate with the network. The alarm system also includes at least one master alarm controller adapted to receive a second signal indicative of a condition of a second portion of the medical gas system. The master alarm controller is adapted to communicate with the network. The area alarm controller is adapted to communicate with the master alarm controller through the network.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2006Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Beacon Medical Products LLCInventors: Joseph H. Abel, William C. Bohlinger, Stanton H. Breitlow, Edward W. Catton, Thomas J. Dubisar, James P. Hentges, Richard E. Hoffman, William J. Kaht, Nick D. LaBare, Robert O. Moran, Thomas R. Pfingsten, Phillip B. Plyler, John M. Sharer, John B. Wilker, Sr., Dale T. Wolfe
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Publication number: 20080117067Abstract: A medical gas alarm system for use in a healthcare facility having a medical gas system and having a network of computer devices is provided. The alarm system includes at least one area alarm controller adapted to receive a first signal indicative of a condition of a first portion of the medical gas system. The area alarm controller is adapted to communicate with the network. The alarm system also includes at least one master alarm controller adapted to receive a second signal indicative of a condition of a second portion of the medical gas system. The master alarm controller is adapted to communicate with the network. The area alarm controller is adapted to communicate with the master alarm controller through the network.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2006Publication date: May 22, 2008Inventors: Joseph H. Abel, William C. Bohlinger, Stanton H. Breitlow, Edward W. Catton, Thomas J. Dubisar, James P. Hentges, Richard E. Hoffman, William J. Kaht, Nick D. LaBare, Robert O. Moran, Thomas R. Pfingsten, Phillip B. Plyler, John M. Sharer, John B. Wilker, Dale T. Wolfe
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Patent number: 7145467Abstract: A medical gas alarm system for use in a healthcare facility having a medical gas system and having a network of computer devices is provided. The alarm system includes at least one area alarm controller adapted to receive a first signal indicative of a condition of a first portion of the medical gas system. The area alarm controller is adapted to communicate with the network. The alarm system also includes at least one master alarm controller adapted to receive a second signal indicative of a condition of a second portion of the medical gas system. The master alarm controller is adapted to communicate with the network. The area alarm controller is adapted to communicate with the master alarm controller through the network.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2005Date of Patent: December 5, 2006Assignee: Beacon Medical Products LLCInventors: Joseph H. Abel, William C. Bohlinger, Stanton H. Breitlow, Edward W. Catton, Thomas J. Dubisar, James P. Hentges, Richard E. Hoffman, William J. Kaht, Nick D. LaBare, Robert O. Moran, Thomas R. Pfingsten, Phillip B. Plyler, John M. Sharer, John B. Wilker, Sr., Dale T. Wolfe
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Patent number: 6987448Abstract: A medical gas alarm system for use in a healthcare facility having a medical gas system and having a network of computer devices is provided. The alarm system includes at least one area alarm controller adapted to receive a first signal indicative of a condition of a first portion of the medical gas system. The area alarm controller is adapted to communicate with the network. The alarm system also includes at least one master alarm controller adapted to receive a second signal indicative of a condition of a second portion of the medical gas system. The master alarm controller is adapted to communicate with the network. The area alarm controller is adapted to communicate with the master alarm controller through the network.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2001Date of Patent: January 17, 2006Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Edward W. Catton, John M. Sharer, John B. Wilker, Sr., Phillip B. Plyler, Joseph H. Abel, William J. Kaht, James P. Hentges, Thomas R. Pfingsten, Stanton H. Breitlow, William C. Bohlinger, Thomas J. Dubisar, Robert O. Moran, Dale T. Wolfe, Nick D. LaBare, Richard E. Hoffman
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Publication number: 20030034885Abstract: A medical gas alarm system for use in a healthcare facility having a medical gas system and having a network of computer devices is provided. The alarm system includes at least one area alarm controller adapted to receive a first signal indicative of a condition of a first portion of the medical gas system. The area alarm controller is adapted to communicate with the network. The alarm system also includes at least one master alarm controller adapted to receive a second signal indicative of a condition of a second portion of the medical gas system. The master alarm controller is adapted to communicate with the network. The area alarm controller is adapted to communicate with the master alarm controller through the network.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2001Publication date: February 20, 2003Inventors: Edward W. Catton, John M. Sharer, John B. Wilker,, Phillip B. Plyler, Joseph H. Abel, William J. Kaht, James P. Hentges, Thomas R. Pfingsten, Stanton H. Breitlow, William C. Bohlinger, Thomas J. Dubisar, Robert O. Moran, Dale T. Wolfe, Nick D. LaBare, Richard E. Hoffman
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Patent number: D553095Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2006Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Assignee: Watlow Electric Manufacturing CompanyInventors: John F. Lemke, Robert A. Pape, Thomas R. Pfingsten, Craig R. Dennis
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Patent number: D553096Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2006Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Assignee: Watlow Electric Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Thomas R. Pfingsten, Craig R. Dennis, Robert A. Pape, Larry E. Tiedemann, Theodore T. Von Arx
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Patent number: D553097Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2006Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Assignee: Watlow Electric Manufacturing CompanyInventors: John F. Lemke, Robert A. Pape, Thomas R. Pfingsten, Craig R. Dennis
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Patent number: D553098Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2006Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Assignee: Watlow Electric Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Thomas R. Pfingsten, Craig R. Dennis, Robert A. Pape
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Patent number: D557661Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2006Date of Patent: December 18, 2007Assignee: Watlow Electric Manufacturing CompanyInventors: John F. Lemke, Robert A. Pape, Thomas R. Pfingsten, Craig R. Dennis
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Patent number: D560175Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2006Date of Patent: January 22, 2008Assignee: Watlow Electric Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Donald L. Commare, Craig R. Dennis, Thomas R. Pfingsten