Gary K Lucas

US Patent:

20090164689, Jun 25, 2009

Filed:

Dec 21, 2007

Appl. No.:

12/004659

Inventors:

Mark D. Luba - Plymouth Meeting PA, US
Gary J. Lucas - Pine Springs MN, US
Kelvin S. Vartti - Hugo MN, US

International Classification:

G06F 12/00
G06F 13/16

US Classification:

710305, 711167, 711E12001

Abstract:

A data processing system is described that reduces read latency of requested memory data, thereby resulting in improved system performance. An exemplary system includes a bus, a processor, and a controller associated with the processor. The controller is configured to send a request for data to a memory storage unit, receive, from the memory storage unit, an early response indicating that the controller will later receive the requested data, and upon receipt of the early response indicator, start a timer to wait a period of time. The controller is further configured to, after expiration of the timer but prior to receipt of the requested data, send an arbitration request to initiate a transaction on the bus to communicate the requested data from the controller to the processor when the requested data is later received by the controller.

US Patent:

20100131719, May 27, 2010

Filed:

Jan 27, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/694652

Inventors:

Mark D. Luba - Plymouth Meeting PA, US
Gary J. Lucas - Pine Springs MN, US
Kelvin S. Vartti - Hugo MN, US

International Classification:

G06F 12/00
G06F 12/08
G06F 13/36

US Classification:

711146, 710113, 711E12001, 711E12033

Abstract:

A data processing system is described that reduces read latency of requested memory data, thereby resulting in improved system performance. An exemplary system includes a bus, a processor, and a controller associated with the processor. The controller is configured to send a request for data to a memory storage unit, receive, from the memory storage unit, an early response indicating that the controller will later receive the requested data, and upon receipt of the early response indicator, start a timer to wait a period of time. The controller is further configured to, after expiration of the timer but prior to receipt of the requested data, send an arbitration request to initiate a transaction on the bus to communicate the requested data from the controller to the processor when the requested data is later received by the controller.

US Patent:

59517816, Sep 14, 1999

Filed:

Mar 17, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/042941

Inventors:

Gary H. Lucas - Hightstown NJ

International Classification:

A47L 1302
A47L 13022

US Classification:

134 6

Abstract:

A paint removal device includes a post member having two ends, a lever member having two ends, a joint connecting an end of the post member to the lever member at a point therealong spaced from the ends of the lever member, and a scraper blade provided on the lever member at one end thereof. The joint permits pivoting of the second elongate member about at least two distinct axes. In using the scraper device for removing paint from a surface facing at least partially downwardly, a lower end of the post member is planted on a ground or floor surface below the painted surface. The user pivots the lever member at the joint to place the scraper blade in contact with the painted surface. Thereafter, the user pulls on the lever member to pivot the post member and the lever member about an axis passing through the lower end of the post member. While pulling on the lever member, the user maintains the scraper blade in forceful contact with the painted surface, to thereby scrape paint from the painted surface.

US Patent:

49288890, May 29, 1990

Filed:

Dec 30, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/292376

Inventors:

Gary H. Lucas - Hightstown NJ

Assignee:

Integrated Tech Systems, Inc. - Windsor NJ

International Classification:

A01G 2509

US Classification:

239751

Abstract:

A water sprinkling system for greenhouse comprises two horizontal rails and a carriage movably mounted to the rails. A fluid outlet disposed at a substantially midway point along the rails is connected to the carriage by a fluid transfer hose for guiding fluid to the carriage from the fluid outlet. The hose has a first end portion extending from the fluid outlet along the first rail, a second end portion extending to the carriage along the second rail, and a middle portion connecting the end portions to one another. Support elements, preferably in the form of hook members, are spaced from one another along the first rail for supporting the first end portion of the hose, while a plurality of roller members are spaced from one another along the second rail for rollably supporting the second end portion of the hose. A hosecar is movably mounted to the rails for carrying the middle portion of the hose. A cable provided for maintaining tension on the hose is operatively connected to the hosecar to exert thereon a force directed along the path of the rails and essentially directly opposed to a force exerted on the hosecar by the hose.

US Patent:

47237147, Feb 9, 1988

Filed:

Sep 25, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/911376

Inventors:

Gary H. Lucas - Hightstown NJ

International Classification:

A01G 2509

US Classification:

239744

Abstract:

A programmable sprinkler system ideally suited for use in an enclosure such as a nursery and/or arboretum includes a first overhead rail and a water pipe connected to a pressurized source of water. The water pipe is provided with a plurality of water valves placed at discreet intervals along its length and extend outwardly therefrom and is positioned alongside and close to the first overhead rail and parallel thereto. A source of electrical power is positioned close to and generally parallel with the first rail on the other side thereof and extends essentially its entire length. A plurality of second overhead rails have one end of each positioned near the valves and the first rail and extends outwardly therefrom, preferably at right angles thereto, defining a path along which the water is to be dispensed. A carrier mechanism rests on the first rail. Nested upon the carrier mechanism is a detachable car that includes a second coupling device to bring electrical power to it.

US Patent:

RE337463, Nov 19, 1991

Filed:

Feb 8, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/477323

Inventors:

Gary H. Lucas - Hightstown NJ

Assignee:

Integrated Tech Systems, Inc. - Windsor NJ

International Classification:

A01G 2509

US Classification:

239744

Abstract:

A programmable sprinkler system ideally suited for use in an enclosure such as a nursery and/or arboretum includes a first overhead rail and a water pipe connected to a pressurized source of water. The water pipe is provided with a plurality of water valves placed at discreet intervals along its length and extend outwardly therefrom and is positioned alongside and close to the first overhead rail and parallel thereto. A source of electrical power is positioned close to and generally parallel with the first rail on the other side thereof and extends essentially its entire length. A plurality of second overhead rails have one end of each positioned near the valves and the first rail and extends outwardly therefrom, preferably at right angles thereto, defining a path along which the water is to be dispensed. A carrier mechanism rests on the first rail. Nested upon the carrier mechanism is a detachable car that includes a second coupling device to bring electrical power to it.

US Patent:

59538872, Sep 21, 1999

Filed:

Jan 5, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/002792

Inventors:

Gary H. Lucas - Cookstown NJ
Russell R. O'Rourke - Cookstown NJ

International Classification:

B65B 3530

US Classification:

53534

Abstract:

An apparatus for placing tags into communication with a container. The apparatus includes a frame having a ground engaging end and an upright free end extending from the ground engaging end and at least one tagging head attached to the upright free end. The tagging head further includes a picker arm assembly configured for reciprocal movement between a first tag picking position and a second tag placement position. A cylinder is provided to position the picker arm in either of the first or second positions as the picker arm reciprocates within a J-shaped channel of a cam plate. The apparatus further includes at least one tag reservoir supported by the upright free end of the frame wherein the at least one tag reservoir is configured to hold a tag in substantially the first tag picking position enabling the placement arm assembly to contact and take possession of the tag during use.