Randall S Wagner

US Patent:

6348964, Feb 19, 2002

Filed:

Aug 25, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/382961

Inventors:

Randall M. Wagner - Mequon WI 53092
Kurt Schoeckert - Hartford WI 53027

International Classification:

G01N 2100

US Classification:

356 30, 356425

Abstract:

A viewer for gemstones allowing a person to view the light performance of a gemstone having a 360-degree light unit positioned above a base where the stone is placed. The light unit is attached to an adjustable mounting bracket which allows the bracket and light unit to move vertically through use of a control mechanism. The base allows for secure and consistent placement of the gemstone, and positioning of a light control structure, preferably made from a reflective material, over the stone. The position of the stone is under the center of the light unit and light control structure. The light control structure has an aperture to allow the light from the light unit to enter.

US Patent:

6423546, Jul 23, 2002

Filed:

Nov 2, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/705221

Inventors:

Lance T. Lusk - Milwaukee WI
Alfonso L. Navarro - Milwaukee WI
Henry Goldstein - Brookfield WI
Randall J. Wagner - New Berlin WI
David S. Ryder - Mequon WI

Assignee:

Miller Brewing Company - Milwaukee WI

International Classification:

G01N 33543

US Classification:

435792, 435 71, 435975, 436547, 436548, 436808, 5303881, 530866, 530864

Abstract:

The present invention relates to novel monoclonal antibodies reactive with lipid transfer proteins typically found in foaming beverages. More specifically, the present invention relates to novel monoclonal antibodies raised against the native and denatured forms of barley lipid transfer protein 1, and an assay for determining the content of said proteins in foaming beverages at various stages of their production.

US Patent:

7414709, Aug 19, 2008

Filed:

Jan 17, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/333006

Inventors:

Randall M. Wagner - Mequon WI, US
Ben L. Wong - Mequon WI, US

Assignee:

GemEx Systems, Inc. - Mequon WI

International Classification:

G01N 21/87

US Classification:

356 30

Abstract:

An online method and system for evaluating a gemstone is provided that enables a consumer to use a personal computer to evaluate the visual appearance and measurement data of the gemstone by emulating the laboratory instruments that previously collected the data for the gemstone. The computer is connected to the internet and a website that is linked to a gemstone database, emulation software and graphical user interface. The consumer identifies the specific gemstone he or she wants to evaluate, and an interactive gemstone certificate screen is displayed. The consumer separately selects and then emulates a variety of lab instruments, such as color and clarity grading, geometric measuring, and light performance and light ray tracing instruments. Graphical images and data pertaining to the selected gemstone are displayed on the computer monitor, and selected portions of the database are downloaded and saved on the computer memory.

US Patent:

7468786, Dec 23, 2008

Filed:

Nov 13, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/598342

Inventors:

Randall M. Wagner - Mequon WI, US
Kurt Schoeckert - Hartford WI, US

Assignee:

GemEx Systems, Inc. - Mequon WI

International Classification:

G01N 21/47
G01N 21/55
G01N 21/87
G02B 27/02

US Classification:

356 30, 359440, 359801, 359802, 359804

Abstract:

The present invention is an engraved gemstone viewer for viewing a flat, smooth surface of a gemstone that has been micro or nano etched with an inscription such as an identification number. The gemstone is mounted on a piece of jewelry or can remain unmounted when placed inside or otherwise received by the viewer. A source of light directs a light beam toward a magnifying lens coated with a reflection enhancing coating. The lens reflects the light beam along a path incident to the surface of the gemstone containing the inscription. The smooth flat gemstone surface spectrally reflects the light beam along a path back toward the magnifying lens, which produces a viewable light image that reveals the inscription. The inscription is shown as a dark or lightless region of the light image.

US Patent:

8035807, Oct 11, 2011

Filed:

Dec 23, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/317433

Inventors:

Randall M. Wagner - Mequon WI, US
Kurt Schoeckert - Hartford WI, US

Assignee:

GemEx Systems, Inc. - Mequon WI

International Classification:

G01N 21/00

US Classification:

356 30

Abstract:

The present invention is an engraved gemstone viewer for viewing a smooth surface of a gemstone that has been micro or nano etched, engraved or embossed with an inscription such as an identification number. The gemstone is mounted on a piece of jewelry or can remain unmounted when received by the viewer. A source of light directs a light beam toward a magnifying lens coated with a reflection enhancing coating. The lens reflects the light beam along a path incident to the surface of the gemstone containing the inscription. The smooth gemstone surface specularly reflects the light beam along a path back toward the magnifying lens, which produces a viewable light image that reveals the inscription. The inscription is shown as a combination of darkened or lightened areas, lines and characters given the reduction or absence of light reflected, or highlighted by the reflection of light.

US Patent:

20070038530, Feb 15, 2007

Filed:

Oct 23, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/585772

Inventors:

Randall Wagner - Mequon WI, US
Glenn Cassens - Mequon WI, US
Kurt Schoeckert - Hartford WI, US
Ben Wong - Mequon WI, US

International Classification:

G06Q 30/00

US Classification:

705026000

Abstract:

This invention is a method for delivering, viewing and printing an electronic gemstone certificate to a remote computer or PC via the internet. When the gemstone, diamond or jewelry piece reaches the final retail store, a unique identification number is entered into interactive report viewer software, and the corresponding electronic versions of the reports are electronically downloaded to the PC and its viewer software. The electronic report includes data and images from lab reports, light performance reports, or a combination thereof. The PC can print paper facsimiles of the electronic report for use in the retail sale of the piece, or the PC can order a high quality, formal printed report for delivery to the retail outlet or the end consumer. The formal printed report can include all or a portion of the data and images for one or both the lab and light performance reports, or the combined report.

US Patent:

20070136085, Jun 14, 2007

Filed:

Aug 28, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/512005

Inventors:

Randall Wagner - Mequon WI, US
Glenn Cassens - Mequon WI, US
Kurt Schoeckert - Hartford WI, US

International Classification:

G06Q 99/00

US Classification:

705001000

Abstract:

The invention is a personalized gemstone certificate card (PGCC) and on-line process for generating the PGCC document. The PGCC is a personalized, special occasion greeting card and gemstone certification for commemorating the gift of a gemstone or jewelry piece. The PGCC is given with the gemstone to a recipient. The PGCC is generated by an author from their personal computer that is linked to a host server and website via the internet. The card has a personalized section and a gemstone certificate section. The personal section includes text, color, materials and images selected and arranged by the author. The grading section includes certification information provided by the grading authority. The PGCC can be viewed as an electronic document by the recipient via their personal computer, or printed and mailed or given to the recipient with the gemstone or jewelry gift.

US Patent:

20100102039, Apr 29, 2010

Filed:

Oct 21, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/603575

Inventors:

Randall M. Wagner - Mequon WI, US
Kurt P. Schoeckert - Hartford WI, US

International Classification:

B23K 15/00
B23P 5/00

US Classification:

21912128, 29 10, 21912135

Abstract:

A gemstone positioning fixture, including a base and a cover plate applied over the base. The cover plate has apertures, one for each gem to be worked on. At least one biasing member is positioned beneath the plate. The biasing member applies an upward force to the gems to contact the cover plate. The plate is formed of materials that conduct electricity, so as to conduct any charged particles away from the gem work surface.