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...that Robert Adler has the dubious distinction of being the Father of the Couch Potato? Back in 1955 Adler was employed by what was then Zenith Radio Corp., where he was charged to invent something that would allow viewers to turn down the TV volume without leaving their chairs. After a series of flops (such as a wired contraption that people tripped over), Adler hit on the idea of using sound waves. Thus the Remote Control was born...

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Examiner: Stephan, Steven L.


Primary examiner statistics: 4834 patents; average approval time: 676 days
Assistant examiner statistics: 70 patents; average approval time: 606 days

Patents as Primary Examiner (view all)

Patent No. Patent Title:
6503104 Adaptor for connecting between terminals with multiple pieces
6332785 High voltage electrical connector with access cavity and inserts ...
6203384 Multi-tap pad mount connector
6186839 Electrical connector
6186819 Latching mechanism for a connector
6183286 Convertible lamp socket
6179666 Two-way radio accessory quick connect and extension cord
6179653 Stacking computer connector
6179629 Electrical connector with improved contact tail aligning effectiv...
6179626 Electrical connection system
6176726 Electrical connection box including a connector housing and matin...
6174191 Electric pin-and-socket coupler
6171130 Half-fitting prevention connector
6168445 Two-part electrical connector
6162077 Modular connector with reduced crosstalk and adapted to be used i...
6159021 Electrical connector for printed circuit boards
6155884 Connector retaining construction
6152753 Anti-decoupling arrangement for an electrical connector
6152743 Coaxial connectors with integral electronic components
6152769 Electrical connector system
6146197 Watertight end connector for coaxial cable
6146163 Ejection mechanism for electrical card connector
6146154 Light bulb holder structure
6142822 Electrical connector having LED device
6142815 Electrical interface connector
6142791 Construction for mounting electronic component on flexible substr...
6135788 Connector with board fixing means on vertical standoffs thereof
6135781 Electrical interconnection system and device
6135799 Coupling nut retention apparatus
6132235 Connector lock mechanism
6132231 Lock device for electrical connector
6129582 Electrical connector for telephone handset
6129568 Interchangeable electrical connector
6129559 Microconnector and method of manufacturing the same
6126468 Water-proof electrical connector with sealing member engaging ret...
6120308 Electrical connector assembly which can be rotatably connected an...
6116959 Stacked electrical socket assembly
6116961 Jack assembly
6116966 High power electrical contacts for robotic tool changer
6116957 Electrical connector for interconnecting two circuit boards

Patents as Assistant Examiner (view all)

Patent No. Patent Title:
3997975 Calibration of a meridian seeking instrument
3992017 Pickup cartridge
3992016 Simplified phonograph
3990710 Coin-operated recording machine
3990479 Method of making radiation cured elastomeric articles from thermo...
3988024 Turntable apparatus
3984917 Gun sight
3985430 Image viewing apparatus
3984111 Toy phonograph
3983631 Machine-profile-measuring installation insertable into the roller...
3983633 Lead checking gage
3980308 Clamping device for a rotatable information-carrying record
3978590 Sighting device for luminaire positioning
3978591 Compass, in particular for ski and competition track finding
3977027 Water current-producing apparatus
3977684 Playback apparatus, in particular a video player
3976301 Record selector mechanism for a phonograph system
3975831 Directing instrument
3974863 Valved water container with seal
3974569 Automatic station for measuring the sizes of mechanical workpiece...
3975095 Catoptric projection system with a spherical reflecting surface
3973842 Magazine for slides for the simultaneous projection of pictures a...
3972607 Analog/digital control arrangement for photographic apparatus
3972534 Device for continuous adjustment of the stylus pressure
3971075 Swimming pool structure
3970113 Bimetal multiple cylinder for extruders in plastics processing ma...
3970317 Apparatus for inhibiting a plurality of disc records from being d...
3968568 Encoder error correction means for use with a distance measuring ...
3967828 Record selector mechanism for a phonograph system
3966215 Phonograph auto-changer center spindle
3965579 Measuring tape anchor
3966315 Lens focusing means for slide projectors
3966314 Microform card including surface locating structure for eliminati...
3965946 Vacuum device for an expandable container
3964379 Machine for slitting nut skins
3963246 Tone arm for record player
3963338 Low profile episcopic projector and opaque materials therefor
3963336 Film strip handling apparatus and method
3961656 Phonograph record insulator
3961423 Secondary side mounted gun sight and arrangement, for auxiliary u...
 
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