Edward D Schwarz

US Patent:

6373376, Apr 16, 2002

Filed:

Sep 11, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/658794

Inventors:

John T. Adams - Minneapolis MN
Steven C. Nichols - Maple Grove MN
Edward L. Schwarz - Minneapolis MN

Assignee:

Honeywell International Inc. - Morristown NJ

International Classification:

H04M 1104

US Classification:

34031001, 34031004, 34031005, 370333, 370400, 370522, 710 9

Abstract:

A controller area network (CAN) has a plurality of nodes connected to transmit and receive data over a serial data line. An AC power source is also connected to each node. Each node senses the AC power waveform and synchronizes bit transmission and bit detection with the waveform. In a preferred embodiment, each node includes a circuit that detects zero crossings by the AC waveform, providing two accurately synchronized bit intervals per complete AC cycle. A preferred version of the invention includes hardware and software that detects miswires of the node to the data and power lines.

US Patent:

6402811, Jun 11, 2002

Filed:

Dec 30, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/475890

Inventors:

Anthony E. Shanks - Prior Lake MN 55372
Patrick J. Monnens - Prior Lake MN 55372
Richard R. Bahn - Loretto MN 55357
Edward L. Schwarz - Minneapolis MN 55410

International Classification:

B01D 5304

US Classification:

95 90, 96121, 96147, 96151, 55512, 55515

Abstract:

A sorbent filter for use with an air-purifying apparatus. The filter includes a flexible bag and a sorbent material in granular form. The flexible bag defines at least one storage region and is formed of a porous material. The sorbent material is disposed within the storage region. With this configuration, the porosity of the flexible bag is configured to allow passage of air such that the air, including air-borne gaseous molecules or odors, can interact with and be adsorbed by the sorbent material. Conversely, however, the porosity of the flexible bag limits passage of sorbent material granules and dust. As such, the filter generates little if any dust during handling. In one preferred embodiment, the flexible bag is selectively attachable to a separate frame that in turn is designed for mounting within the air-purifying apparatus. With this configuration, the frame can be re-used such that filter replacement requires only a new sorbent filter.

US Patent:

6500025, Dec 31, 2002

Filed:

Mar 13, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/096998

Inventors:

Patrick R. Moenkhaus - Mounds View MN
Timothy F. McCarthy - Plymouth MN
Edward L. Schwarz - Minneapolis MN

Assignee:

Honeywell International Inc. - Morristown NJ

International Classification:

H01R 2700

US Classification:

439502, 439218, 439507, 439638

Abstract:

A connector cable assembly has first and second plugs wired to permit plugging into a first pair of electrical plugs with a pair of terminals in a first configuration to place the terminals of those plugs in parallel connection, and to permit plugging into a second pair of electrical plugs with a pair of terminals in a second configuration, to place the terminals of those plugs in series connection. In a commercial embodiment, such a cable assembly can be used to provide power to electrical devices such as gas valves connected to receive power in parallel from the first pair of electrical plugs, and to connect in series, safety switches connected to plugs with a pair of terminals in the second configuration. By using an adapter with specialized connections between two sets of terminals it is possible to use additional cable assemblies to connect in excess of two switches in series.

US Patent:

6877532, Apr 12, 2005

Filed:

May 29, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/448587

Inventors:

David C. Olson - Minneapolis MN, US
Edward L. Schwarz - Minneapolis MN, US

Assignee:

Invision Investments, Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

B67C003/02
B67D001/08

US Classification:

141 90, 141 85, 141 89, 141 91, 222148

Abstract:

A liquid-dispensing nozzle has a system for blowing air for a period of time through the nozzle's spout after the liquid valve closes. The flow of air purges and expels most of the liquid adhering to the interior surface of the spout, preventing this residual liquid from contaminating either the ground on which it may fall when the spout is withdrawn from a filler pipe or the air through evaporation. The invention applies particularly well to dispensing of liquid fuels such as gasoline.

US Patent:

D627963, Nov 30, 2010

Filed:

Dec 23, 2009

Appl. No.:

29/352686

Inventors:

Edward L. Schwarz - Minneapolis MN, US

International Classification:

0301

US Classification:

D 3218

US Patent:

8550713, Oct 8, 2013

Filed:

Jul 22, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/507189

Inventors:

Edward L. Schwarz - Minneapolis MN, US

International Classification:

B65D 33/00
B65D 33/24
B65D 33/28
B65D 33/04
B65D 30/02

US Classification:

383 35, 383 41, 383 43, 383 75, 383106, 383118

Abstract:

A bag for enclosing a handheld electronic device (HED) comprises a flexible sheet material such as a flexible or stretchy fabric. The material is formed into a bag having a main body and a mouth. The mouth has a periphery smaller than the periphery of the main body. The mouth can elastically stretch to allow passage of the HED. First and second loops are attached to and project from the bag adjacent to the mouth to allow a user to support the bag with thumb and forefinger while inserting the HED. In one embodiment, an elastic structure comprises the periphery of the mouth. The unstretched length of such an elastic structure may be adjusted to compensate for the size of the HED.

US Patent:

20100284747, Nov 11, 2010

Filed:

May 5, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/774332

Inventors:

Galen L. Peterson - Coon Rapids MN, US
Ronald A. Peterson - Big Lake MN, US
Edward L. Schwarz - Minneapolis MN, US

International Classification:

E02B 7/08
B65D 21/00

US Classification:

405114, 206499

Abstract:

A hollow block in the form of a rectangular parallelepiped when filled with water, is joined with a plurality of similar water-filled blocks to form a flood barrier. Two opposite sides of each block have connection features that connect with features on the first and third sides of adjacent blocks to form a wall of connected blocks. Top and bottom walls of each block each have an inter-tier connection feature that mates with a block in each adjacent top or bottom wall. Each block includes on each of its top and bottom walls, inter-tier connection features structured to mate with an inter-tier connection feature of a similar block in the adjacent tier.

US Patent:

20110318104, Dec 29, 2011

Filed:

Jun 24, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/822673

Inventors:

Galen L. Peterson - Coon Rapids MN, US
Edward L. Schwarz - Minneapolis MN, US

International Classification:

E02B 3/12

US Classification:

405 16

Abstract:

A structure for forming a barrier for an adjacent level of water comprises a plurality of “A” panels and a plurality of “X” panels. The A panels have at least two slots each extending from one of first and second long edges of the A panel to a slot terminus between the two edges. The X panels each have at least two slots each extending from an intersection with one of first and second edges of the X panel to a slot terminus between the two edges. Placing the X panels in a crossed and interlocked relationship with the A panels forms four sides of at least one cell. A container filled with water is within each of the cells. The container is formed of flexible material impervious to water and defining a closed volume having an unstressed shape approximating that of the cell's four sides.