Joseph E Garvey

US Patent:

6707256, Mar 16, 2004

Filed:

Jun 25, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/180200

Inventors:

Bradley J. Brunker - Madison WI
Joseph W. Garvey - Madison WI
Eric W. Suomi - Madison WI
John P. Thurk - Madison WI

Assignee:

Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. - Middleton WI

International Classification:

H01J 724

US Classification:

315112, 361622, 361631, 361634, 361678, 361703, 361748

Abstract:

A self contained multiple dimming channel package includes a housing with a main power circuit board supported on its bottom wall and a control circuit board extending laterally and vertically to baffle air flow through the housing. A cross flow cooling fan forces air through an opening in the control board and across power switching modules and toroidal chokes mounted to the main board. Each power switching module includes a heat sink with fins parallel to the air flow, and the chokes are mounted in rows with their central openings aligned with the air flow. The power switching modules include circuits attached to the heat sinks with terminals releasably plugged into mating connectors on the main board. Circuit breaker switches are snapped into place in the housing. The front corners of the housing are provided with integral mounting bracket and handle members.

US Patent:

54413451, Aug 15, 1995

Filed:

Dec 9, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/804802

Inventors:

Joseph F. Garvey - Oakdale MN
Curtis L. Larson - Hudson WI

Assignee:

Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

B65D 3314

US Classification:

383 9

Abstract:

Specialized pouches for receiving, storing and controllably dispensing product are disclosed. The pouches are of a substantially lay-flat nature with a spout located along the top wall, preferably about mid-way. The spout is preferably made by a heat seal including an easy-opening feature. The pouches are further characterized by side seals, at least one end seal, and a fold line at the other end. Such pouches are advantageously designed for containing flowable product, including liquids, powders, sauces, gels, etc. , and permit the controlled dispensing of such product after storage, preparation, or cooking within the pouches.

US Patent:

51813653, Jan 26, 1993

Filed:

Dec 9, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/804357

Inventors:

Joseph F. Garvey - Oakdale MN
Aaron A. Minion - Minneapolis MN
Warren T. Smith - Minnetrista MN

Assignee:

Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

B65B 908

US Classification:

53455

Abstract:

The present invention includes a process and apparatus for producing highly specialized individual product pouches with high efficiency and simplicity at production speeds that are easily obtainable with present day forming machines, particularly, horizontal-type form-fill-seal machines. The subject process and apparatus advantageously form pouches from a continuous supply of flexible web material by folding the flexible web material into two side walls and a bottom gusset and performing one or more forming operations on only one of the gusset portion and lower side wall combinations at one time. Such forming operations may include any operation which physically or perspectively alters the appearance or nature of the pouches. After at least one such forming operation is conducted, a plurality of side seals are provided to define at least one specialized pouch. Preferably, during such forming operations, a separation element is inserted within the bottom gusset to effectively isolate one of the gusset portion and lower side wall combinations from the other.