James F Devries

US Patent:

7905241, Mar 15, 2011

Filed:

Dec 12, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/333748

Inventors:

James David DeVries - Gilbert AZ, US
Gerald B. Schmidt - New Braunfels TX, US
Geoffrey Shaffer - Canyon Lake TX, US
Aubrey Zwicke - Seguin TX, US
Mark Foytik - New Braunfels TX, US

Assignee:

EchoStar Technologies L.L.C. - Englewood CO

International Classification:

E04H 15/02

US Classification:

135 90, 135 96, 135900

Abstract:

Systems and methods of protecting service personnel and electronics in an antenna hub from inclement weather are disclosed. An exemplary embodiment of an antenna hub shelter has an attachment member secured to a hub, wherein the attachment member is located above an access door of the hub and a top portion defined by a first edge and a second opposing edge. The first edge is attachable to the attachment member. The second edge is secured to a handrail of an access platform of the antenna.

US Patent:

45927499, Jun 3, 1986

Filed:

Jun 22, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/623110

Inventors:

Wendell V. Ebling - Placentia CA
James H. DeVries - Grand Rapids MI

Assignee:

Gish Biomedical, Inc. - Santa Ana CA

International Classification:

A61M 2500

US Classification:

604283

Abstract:

A catheter system in which a silicone rubber catheter tube may be secured to the cylindrically shaped relatively smooth stem of a rigid plastic fitting. A rigid plastic sleeve is adapted to extend over the tube when the latter is fitted onto the stem of the fitting to create a fluid tight seal between the tubing and the fitting. In another embodiment, a boot may first be disposed over a portion of the silicone rubber tubing and then extended over the connection of the rigid sleeve and rubber tubing and plastic fitting. In still a further embodiment a combination boot-sleeve may be employed and sealed to a fitting by means of an ultrasonic weld.