Crooks; Robert G. - US Patent Attorneys and Agents

Attorney: Crooks; Robert G.

Number of patents: 91
Last date: November 27, 2007

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7302353	Method for radiation spectroscopy using seeded localized averaging (“SLA”) and channel-address recycling A method, and apparatus for carrying it out, for processing pulses derived from a radiation detector, those pulses having already been resolved by a pulse-height analyzer into channels having respective addresses indicative of their respective heights. The method in...	11/27/2007
7269523	Method and apparatus for radiation spectroscopy using seeded localized averaging (“SLA”) A method, and apparatus for carrying it out, for processing pulses derived from a radiation detector, those pulses having already been resolved by a pulse-height analyzer into channels having respective addresses indicative of their respective heights. The method in...	09/11/2007
6639506	Method and apparatus for sensing and measuring plural physical properties, including temperature A method and device, employing positive-temperature-coefficient material, for sensing plural properties of a fluid, such as temperature and flow rate. Can be used in a wind gauge or in a device for sensing position of mechanical elements such as valve dia...	10/28/2003
6559771	Sensing and measuring circuit employing a positive-temperature-coefficient sensing device A sensing and measuring circuit, employing a positive-temperature-coefficient sensing device, for detecting the presence and approximately measuring the quantity or concentration of heat-absorptive substances such as water. May be used for sensing a ...	05/06/2003
6549136	Sensing and switching circuit employing a positive-temperature-coefficient sensing device A sensor and associated circuitry for sensing and reacting to the presence of a fluid or other material having heat capacity. A positive-temperature-coefficient device initiates a switching step when the amount of heat-capacity material reaches a certain ...	04/15/2003
6411192	Method and apparatus for sensing and measuring plural physical properties, including temperature A method and device, employing positive-temperature-coefficient material, for sensing plural properties of a fluid, such as temperature and flow rate. Can be used in a wind gauge or in a device for sensing position of mechanical elements such as valve dia...	06/25/2002
5860805	Effluent-gas-scavenger system for process tube, minimizing back diffusion and atmospheric contamination A dual-function scavenger system, especially useful in conjunction with ovens for processing semiconductor materials, wherein the spent process gases from the ovens are separated from their residual thermal energy for disposition through discrete channels...	01/19/1999
5739443	Carrier for a monitoring device A carrier for supporting a monitoring device during passage of the carrier and the monitoring device through a processing machine. The carrier is especially adapted for conveying temperature-recording instrumentation following circuit boards undergoing ma...	04/14/1998
5659862	Developer roll for electrophotographic copiers and printers, and process for manufacturing it by powder coating A developer roll for use in electrophotographic copying machines and printers. The roll has a coating which is electrically conductive. Also disclosed are the materials comprising the roll and its coating, and a process for formulating the materials and f...	08/19/1997
5375196	Rapid line drawing in computer graphics employing floating-point arithmetic Three terms (X,Y,"Error") are combined in a single floating-point number in an advanced microprocessor to compute pixel addresses. The floating-point number is reconverted to integer form in multiplexers operating in a mode determined by slope, relative t...	12/20/1994
5372384	Ski-turn simulator A wheeled simulator for enabling the practice of ski turns on "dry land." In particular, both edging of the simulated skis and preferential weighting of the "outside" simulated ski contribute to tightening of the turn to prevent a fall by the user....	12/13/1994
5325109	Method and apparatus for manipulation of pixel data in computer graphics This is a method and apparatus for use in the "color-graphics board" of a computer having a pictorial output visualizable in color. It is particularly suitable for use with computers of the Macintosh type of configuration, but is by no means limited to co...	06/28/1994
5265210	Method and apparatus for plotting pixels to approximate a straight line on a computer display device without substantial irregularities This method and apparatus are suitable for inclusion in the "graphics circuit board" of a personal computer. The digital output of the computer is used to plot a series of "pixel pairs" which, taken together, closely approximate the desired path of a line...	11/23/1993
5218842	Apparatus for testing skis According to the method of this invention, a ski to be tested is supported at its mid-point and near its tip and tail respectively. It is clamped at the mid-point and just aft of the tip of the ski. The afterbody and the forebody of the ski are deflected ...	06/15/1993
5216918	Fluid mass flow detecting Mass flow of a fluid flowing in a conduit is detected by mounting an active device in thermal contact with an external wall of the conduit, the active device being characterized by a positive temperature coefficient of resistance of at least 10%/°C. for ...	06/08/1993
5205089	Portable shelter assembly This portable shelter assembly includes a weather-proof container suitable to be mounted on a pair of support bars atop a vehicle. When the vehicle is at a stand still and the shelter assembly is to be made ready for occupancy, the container unfolds to be...	04/27/1993
5193912	Probe for sensing and measuring temperature This is a method and apparatus for removably mounting a thermocouple in intimate thermal contact with an electrical component or other object whose temperature is to be accurately sensed and measured. The apparatus comprises a probe having a miniaturized ...	03/16/1993
5061944	Broad-band high-directivity antenna This Yagi-Uda-type antenna includes also a sleeve embracing the dipole. The sleeve may be a closed cylindrical element surrounding the dipole or it may comprise a pair of discrete elements forming an "open sleeve". The dipole, sleeve, reflector, and direc...	10/29/1991
5000566	Optical velocimeter This optical velocimeter may be installed in an aircraft to measure the true airspeed and the angles of attack and of sideslip of the aircraft. Alternatively, the velocimeter may be mounted in a wind tunnel to measure the velocity of the airstream passing...	03/19/1991
4969043	Image-convolution and enhancement apparatus This is an apparatus for sharpening and otherwise enhancing images such as those produced on a screen or on the face plate of a cathode-ray tube. Regarding an image as being composed of a very large number of elements called "pixels," the apparatus of thi...	11/06/1990
4842191	Temperature-controlled mixing fitting An electronically operated mixing valve is disclosed wherein a combination of a control module which houses the electronics for electrically operating a valve module having one or more valves for mixing, shut-off and distribution of mixed water which is i...	06/27/1989
4819909	Self-closing valve for sanitary installations A self-closing valve, having means to discharge a predetermined volume of water for each cycle of operation, is disclosed. The valve includes the arrangement of timing means which determines the elapsed time for its operational cycle, a one-way valve mean...	04/11/1989
4796666	Sanitary single-handle mixing valve The invention relates to a sanitary single-handle mixing valve having control elements composed of at least two discs, one of which serves as a fixed valve seat disc with two inlet openings for cold and hot water. For purposes of operating the mixing valv...	01/10/1989
4794952	Combination mixing valve and appliance valve assembly The invention relates to a combination single-handle mixing valve and appliance valve assembly, mounted in a common housing and having common hot and cold water connections. The appliance valve, axially positioned between the mixing valve cartridge and th...	01/03/1989
4784368	Self-closing valve for sanitary installations A self-closing valve assembly for sanitary installations is disclosed. The valve assembly includes upper and lower valve housings which define a metering chamber that is normally filled with a metering fluid. A metering means, shiftably mounted in the low...	11/15/1988
4738393	Mixing valve assembly A sanitary mixing valve assembly, of the single handle type, which includes both a thermostatic control means to preset water temperature, and valving means to regulate volume flow between opened and closed positions, is disclosed. The thermostatic contro...	04/19/1988
4723574	Sanitary water fitting A damping means for controlling the closing action of a sanitary fitting to lengthen its closing time and, thereby, reduce its closing speed, is disclosed. The damping means is operatively mounted between the handle and valve control unit assemblies....	02/09/1988
4722509	Sanitary mixing valve The invention is directed to a single-lever mixing valve and faucet in which the valve body is made of ceramic material....	02/02/1988
4712256	Cover plate and mounting clip assembly The invention is directed to a cover assembly to conceal the anchor bolt assembly housed in an opening in a vertical wall of a sanitary fixture. A novel clip, which is mounted to the anchor bolt, includes latching means to mount the cover plate over the o...	12/15/1987
4706709	Mixing valve assembly A single lever mixing valve assembly and an appliance valve assembly for sinks or the like are mounted in a valve housing. A mixing valve cartridge having hot, cold and mixed water passages and an insert having hot, cold and mixed water conduits operably ...	11/17/1987
4697620	Sanitary valve assembly A sanitary valve assembly for controlling the flow of hot and cold water, which includes at least two superimposed annular control elements arranged and constructed to provide at least two passgeways therethrough with a control lever operable coupled to o...	10/06/1987
4685487	Sanitary mixing valve The present invention is directed to a sanitary mixing valve in which the valve housing is made of a ceramic material of unitary design and is interchangeable by being removably mounted to a connecting member having a cartridge valve assembly mounted ther...	08/11/1987
4682626	Single-lever water mixer fitting The disclosure and drawings describe and illustrate a water mixer fitting having a temperature measuring means operatively coupled between the mixed water outlet opening and a display terminal disposed in or adjacent to the handle assembly....	07/28/1987
4674537	Straight-way & shut-off valve The present invention is directed to a straight-way and shut-off valve in which identical discs are arranged in face-to-face contact to provide a fluid-tight seal therebetween and means are provided whereby fluid is not trapped between the central rotatab...	06/23/1987
4664982	Multi-layer composite structure A composite structure, e.g., a plastic-backed enamel steel product having high impact and thermal shock resistance is disclosed. The composite structure is formed having bonded thereto, a finished layer on one side thereof, and on the other side a layer o...	05/12/1987
4653535	Single-lever sanitary water valve A single-lever sanitary water valve is provided with a fixed cylinder which has at least one water inlet aperture and serves to receive a rotatable and/or slidable piston, by means of which the inlet aperture can be wholly or partly closed and can be link...	03/31/1987
4624415	Control assembly This invention is directed to a nozzle or spout for a sanitary fitting, which is arranged and constructed to reduce the noise of fluid, (water), as it flows through the nozzle or spout passageway and which also removes particles entrained in the fluid, (w...	11/25/1986
4620835	Pump protection system To protect the pump of a whirlpool bath against running dry and against blockage at the inlet, a pressure (or flow) sensor 14 senses pump pressure and generates a signal to keep a switch S2 in the pump motor electrical supply circuit closed. If the pressu...	11/04/1986
4554948	Straight-way valve A straight-way valve comprising a valve body having regulating elements is mounted therein. The valve regulating elements include a plurality of discs, one of which is mounted for rotation and at least one of the other discs is statically mounted in valve...	11/26/1985
4553286	Hinge preparation assembly for a steel door frame The invention relates to hinge preparation assembly for mounting in each of the mortises formed in the hinge jamb of a steel frame. The hinge preparation assembly includes a hinge reinforcement member having a plurality of spaced apart threaded openings f...	11/19/1985

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