Mark Joseph Raffel

US Patent:

6422992, Jul 23, 2002

Filed:

Jul 29, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/364927

Inventors:

Mark J. Raffel - Port Washington WI
Kenneth Seidl - Saukville WI
Gregory Elliott - Port Washington WI
David Vang - Adell WI

Assignee:

Raffel Product Development Co., Inc. - Saukville WI

International Classification:

A61M 2100

US Classification:

600 27

Abstract:

A total body relaxation system comprising a plurality of vibrating elements and a control circuit connected to the vibrating elements to provide an electrical stimulus to energize the vibrating elements, the control circuit including a stress sensing circuit for sensing relative total body stress and a display element for providing a visual indication of total body stress.

US Patent:

20020075161, Jun 20, 2002

Filed:

Sep 27, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/965120

Inventors:

Mark Raffel - Port Washington WI, US
Kenneth Seidl - Saukville WI, US
Gregory Elliott - Port Washington WI, US
David Vang - Adell WI, US
Lee Raffel - Port Washington WI, US

International Classification:

H04M011/00
G08C019/00

US Classification:

340/825690, 379/102010

Abstract:

A universal remote control system and apparatus capable of providing control for a piece of furniture having power lift, power recline, heat and/or massage functions. The universal remote control system also has the ability to remotely control most audio and/or video components, such as televisions, VCRs, CD players, and DVD players. The universal remote control system also includes a universal remote control unit having an input jack for receiving telephone signals, and control functions that allow the remote control unit to be used as a telephone.

US Patent:

20020117902, Aug 29, 2002

Filed:

Feb 23, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/792775

Inventors:

Michael Evers - Hoboken NJ, US
Mark Raffel - Port Washington WI, US
Lee Raffel - Port Washington WI, US

International Classification:

H02J003/00

US Classification:

307/130000

Abstract:

A power control device including a remote switch box having a remote switch box having a remote safety switch and a micro-controller, and an interface box operably controlled by the micro-controller. When operated, the remote safety switch prevents unauthorized use of electrical appliances as well as: continued shutdown of electrical appliances after a power outage; regulation of power input for electrical appliances; and detached remote operation.

US Patent:

60003901, Dec 14, 1999

Filed:

Mar 31, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/828996

Inventors:

Michael F. Evers - Hoboken NJ
Mark J. Raffel - Port Washington WI

International Classification:

F24C 312

US Classification:

126 42

Abstract:

The gas safety valve includes a valve that is solenoid actuated in a fashion to interrupt the flow of gas from the gas line to the stove. A remotely located switch including a key locking mechanism can be mounted at any convenient but safe location. A key activates the switch which in turn energizes the solenoid to permit gas flow to the stove. Mounting of the key locking mechanism remote from the stove is added security. An indicator light reveals whether the gas valve is open, closed or perhaps not connected to a source of electricity.

US Patent:

D4107489, Jun 8, 1999

Filed:

Jun 17, 1998

Appl. No.:

D/089538

Inventors:

David Grey Hunsucker - Morristown TN
Mark J. Raffel - Port Washington WI
Anand Sagar Jain - Mississuaga, CA

Assignee:

The Berkline Corporation - Morristown TN

International Classification:

2404

US Classification:

D24200

US Patent:

50146874, May 14, 1991

Filed:

Oct 3, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/418793

Inventors:

Mark J. Raffel - Port Washington WI

Assignee:

Raffel Product Development Co. - Port Washington WI

International Classification:

A61H 100

US Classification:

128 33

Abstract:

A vibrator is disclosed for mounting on furniture in which a pair of vibrator motors is each mounted to an independent long relatively rigid resonator member capable of transmitting virations, the two long resonators for the respective motors being parallel to one another and mounted by non-rigid means such as a sheet of cardboard or springs to the remainder of the structure of the furniture. One form of complete unit comprises a non-rigid sheet containing two rigid rods each associated with an off-center vibrating motor, which underlies the surface of the furniture contacted by the user. A vibrator controller supplies the two vibrator motors with 60 Hertz pulsed D. C. current which is amplitude modulated at approximately 16 cycles per minute, with the modulation supplied to one motor 180. degree. out of phase with the other motor so that the user experiences the sensation of moving wave. The user simultaneously receives a 16 cycle per minute alternating tactile stimulation, and a 60 Hertz audio wave which is aplitude modulated at 16 cycles per minute.

US Patent:

51409771, Aug 25, 1992

Filed:

Apr 15, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/685978

Inventors:

Mark L. Raffel - Port Washington WI

Assignee:

Raffel Product Development - Port Washington WI

International Classification:

A61H 100

US Classification:

128 36

Abstract:

A vibrator is disclosed for mounting on furniture in which a pair of vibrator motors is each mounted to an independent, long, relatively rigid resonator member capable of transmitting vibrations, the two long resonators for the respective motors being parallel to one another and mounted by non-rigid means such as a sheet of cardboard or springs to the remainder of the structure of the furniture. One form of complete unit comprises a non-rigid sheet containing two rigid rods each associated with an off-center vibrating motor, which underlies the surface of the furniture contacted by the user. A vibrator controller supplies the two vibrator motors with 60 Hertz pulsed DC current which is amplitude modulated at approximately 16 cycles per minute, with the modulation supplied to one motor 180. degree. out of phase with the other motor so that the user experiences the sensation of a moving wave. The user simultaneously receives a 16 cycle per minute alternating tactile stimulation, and a 60 Hertz audio wave which is amplitude modulated at 16 cycles per minute.