Ralph J Devito

US Patent:

47223723, Feb 2, 1988

Filed:

Aug 2, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/762126

Inventors:

Louis S. Hoffman - Morristown NJ
William Bohmer - Flanders NJ
Ralph J. DeVito - Bound Brook NJ
Brian R. Langille - Great Meadows NJ
Richard D. Watkins - Whippany NJ
Charles B. Sanders - Cedar Grove NJ
Martha E. Kerch - Flanders NJ

Assignee:

Louis Hoffman Associates Inc. - Randolph NJ

International Classification:

B67D 560

US Classification:

141 98

Abstract:

Electrical batteries are integrated with a disposable container of flowable material for powering a dispensing apparatus. The disposable container includes a deformable chamber for containing a predetermined quantity of material to be dispensed, and an electrically energized actuating member deforms the chamber for dispensing the flowable material. The dispensing apparatus is actuated by a photocell system which electrically energizes the actuating member in response to the proximity of a user to the dispensing apparatus without the user contacting the apparatus. The photocell system normally is inactive, and is rendered active by a sensor for detecting the proximity of a user to the apparatus.

US Patent:

47860057, Nov 22, 1988

Filed:

Mar 27, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/032117

Inventors:

Louis S. Hoffman - Morristown NJ
William Bohmer - Flanders NJ
Ralph J. DeVito - Bound Brook NJ
Brian R. Langille - Great Meadows NJ
Richard D. Watkins - Whippany NJ
Charles B. Sanders - Cedar Grove NJ
Martha E. Kerch - Flanders NJ
Marc Shanko - Cedar Nolls NJ

Assignee:

Scott Paper Company - Philadelphia PA

International Classification:

B65H 1900
B25C 502

US Classification:

242 5553

Abstract:

The disclosure relates to an apparatus for dispensing sheet material such as paper towels. The dispensing apparatus when activated dispenses sheet material for a predetermined time which results in a predetermined length of sheet material being dispensed. The dispensing apparatus is actuated in response to the proximity of a portion of a hand of a user to the dispensing apparatus without the hand of a user contacting the apparatus. The dispensing apparatus dispenses sheet material from a roll of material by means of an electrical motor operating for a predetermined time to advance a predetermined length of the sheet material. The motor for advancing a predetermined length of the sheet material can be battery powered. The housing of the dispensing apparatus has a modular frame having a first compartment for the means for advancing the sheet material and a second compartment for the means for activating the advancing means. The dispensing apparatus can include means for storing energy for energizing the advancing means in response to the withdrawal of sheet material from the dispensing apparatus by a user.

US Patent:

45990700, Jul 8, 1986

Filed:

Jul 29, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/288131

Inventors:

Walter Hladky - Chatham NJ
Ralph J. DeVito - Kendall Park NJ
Louis S. Hoffman - Morristown NJ

Assignee:

Control Interface Company Limited - Randolph NJ

International Classification:

G09B 908

US Classification:

434 45

Abstract:

Disclosed are apparatus and methods for simulating a control system such as an aircraft flight control system. Image generating and display apparatus for use in conjunction with the simulated control system are disclosed. Also disclosed are apparatus and a method for simulating a movable control such as an aircraft control wheel or rudder pedals for a system in which force and movement parameters of the control can be varied in accordance with simulated operation of the system. A lever having an adjustably positioned fulcrum is utilized in the simulation of the movable control. The application further discloses a flight simulator having a pilot's console and an instructor's console interconnected by a computer. The simulator enables the pilot to "fly" an aircraft while permitting the instructor and computer to introduce various different flight and aircraft conditions into the flight simulator.

US Patent:

47950595, Jan 3, 1989

Filed:

Nov 17, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/121680

Inventors:

Charles B. Sanders - Cedar Grove NJ
Clark Bow - Newton NJ
Ralph DeVito - Stanhope NJ
Louis S. Hoffman - Morristown NJ

Assignee:

American Cyanamid Company - Stamford CT

International Classification:

B67D 300

US Classification:

222 1

Abstract:

The present invention provides a method and apparatus for continuous delivery of a liquid from individual liquid holding containers to a common discharge outlet. A bulk package is adapted to removably store a plurality of sealed liquid containers in predetermined positions within the package. The top surface of the package defines a plurality of openings for exposing the tops of the individual containers stored within the package. A removable lid includes a plurality of sharp discharge outlets or hollow spikes corresponding in number and disposed in alignment with the openings defined on the top surface of the package. The sharp discharge outlets extend from the lower surface of the lid, and are employed to puncture the openings in the individual containers stored within the package. The lid itself defines a hollow chamber providing a reservoir for receiving the flow of liquid from the individual containers. A harness support is provided to encase the outer periphery of the package and includes a clamp for driving the top lid into the upper surface of the package for puncturing the sealed openings of the individual containers stored within the package.

US Patent:

50278061, Jul 2, 1991

Filed:

Jan 3, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/462881

Inventors:

Bart J. Zoltan - Old Tappan NJ
Beth L. Laube - Baltimore MD
George K. Adams - Baltimore MD
Clark F. Bow - Newton NJ
Ralph J. Devito - Stanhope NJ
Walter Harrington - Flanders NJ
Louis S. Hoffman - Moristown NJ
Charles B. Sanders - Cedar Grove NJ

Assignee:

The Johns Hopkins University - Baltimore MD

International Classification:

A61M 1100
A61M 1600

US Classification:

12820023

Abstract:

Improved, compact apparatus for use in inhaling pharmaceutical aerosols. The apparatus increases aerosol deposition to the bronchiolus while it limits deposition in the oropharynx. The volumetric flow rate is limited by the use of orifices in the far end of the rigid holding chamber. The invention is also designed to make it easy for the patient to inhale the medication at the proper point in his respiratory cycle. Besides the rigid holding chamber the apparatus of the invention utilizes a unique and compact integrated flow meter to deliver to the patient a volume of unmedicated ambient air before the inhalation of the medicine containing aerosol. When the apparatus is not in use, it folds up, so that some of the integrated flow meter apparatus, and the mouthpiece are located inside the rigid holding chamber thereby minimizing the size of the device.

US Patent:

46660992, May 19, 1987

Filed:

Nov 15, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/798552

Inventors:

Louis S. Hoffman - Morristown NJ
William Bohmer - Flanders NJ
Ralph J. DeVito - Bound Brook NJ
Brian R. Langille - Great Meadows NJ
Richard D. Watkins - Whippany NJ
Charles B. Sanders - Cedar Grove NJ
Martha E. Kerch - Flanders NJ
Marc Shanko - Cedar Nolls NJ

Assignee:

Scott Paper Company - Philadelphia PA

International Classification:

B65H 1900
B65H 3500
G01V 904

US Classification:

242 5553

Abstract:

The disclosure relates to an apparatus for dispensing sheet material such as paper towels. The dispensing apparatus when activated dispenses sheet material for a predetermined time which results in a predetermined length of sheet material being dispensed. The dispensing apparatus is actuated in response to the proximity of a portion of a hand of a user to the dispensing apparatus without the hand of a user contacting the apparatus. The dispensing apparatus dispenses sheet material from a roll of material by means of an electrical motor operating for a predetermined time to advance a predetermined length of the sheet material. The motor for advancing a predetermined length of the sheet material can be battery powered. The housing of the dispensing apparatus has a modular frame having a first compartment for the means for advancing the sheet material and a second compartment for the means for activating the advancing means. The dispensing apparatus can include means for storing energy for energizing the advancing means in response to the withdrawal of sheet material from the dispensing apparatus by a user.