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).

  • Publication number: 20230036607
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2021
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: Joseph W. Pogatchnik, III, Scott A. Thomson, Keith A. Goetz, Thomas R. Pfingsten, Brian R. Hendrickson, John R. Kess, Kelly S. Meemken
  • Patent number: 7768414
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Beacon Medical Products LLC
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20080117067
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2006
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: 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
  • Patent number: 7145467
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Beacon Medical Products LLC
    Inventors: 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
  • Patent number: 6987448
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Assignee: 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
  • Publication number: 20030034885
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2001
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Inventors: 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
  • Patent number: D553095
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignee: Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: John F. Lemke, Robert A. Pape, Thomas R. Pfingsten, Craig R. Dennis
  • Patent number: D553096
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignee: Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Thomas R. Pfingsten, Craig R. Dennis, Robert A. Pape, Larry E. Tiedemann, Theodore T. Von Arx
  • Patent number: D553097
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignee: Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: John F. Lemke, Robert A. Pape, Thomas R. Pfingsten, Craig R. Dennis
  • Patent number: D553098
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignee: Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Thomas R. Pfingsten, Craig R. Dennis, Robert A. Pape
  • Patent number: D557661
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: John F. Lemke, Robert A. Pape, Thomas R. Pfingsten, Craig R. Dennis
  • Patent number: D560175
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Assignee: Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Donald L. Commare, Craig R. Dennis, Thomas R. Pfingsten