Robert A Fischer

US Patent:

6795189, Sep 21, 2004

Filed:

Jun 1, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/872953

Inventors:

David Dickson Booker - Chicago IL
Robert E. Fischer - Westlake Village CA
Michael P. Newell - Thousand Oaks CA
David W. Kappel - San Diego CA
Scott Moritz - Villa Park IL
Jerome E. Oleksy - Park Ridge IL

Assignee:

Packard Instrument Company - Downers Grove IL

International Classification:

G01N 2125

US Classification:

356417, 356317, 356318, 2504581, 2504591

Abstract:

A universal microplate analyzer capable of carrying out measurements on samples contained in the wells of microplates by fluorescence, absorbance, luminescence employs at least two light sources and optical fiber channels for directing excitation light to the sample wells. Flexibility of operation is provided by arrays of mirrors, apertures, and polarizers which can be positioned as required for the analysis to be carried out.

US Patent:

7156600, Jan 2, 2007

Filed:

May 13, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/845461

Inventors:

Cheryl L. Panasik - Elburn IL, US
Kenneth R. LeVey - West Chicago IL, US
Robert B. Fischer - Roselle IL, US

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

F16B 35/04
F16B 25/10
F16B 25/00

US Classification:

411411, 411412, 411416, 411308, 72103, 72 88, 470185, 470 66, 470 70, 470 10

Abstract:

A threaded fastener comprises a first, primary thread lead, and a pair of second, auxiliary thread leads alternatively interposed between successive threads of the first, primary thread lead, except within the vicinity of the tip portion of the fastener so as to define space for accommodating debris generated during the self-tapping of the fastener into a workpiece. The fastener also comprises lobe members formed upon the primary thread lead so as to predeterminedly affect torque insertion and pull-out resistance values.

US Patent:

7201302, Apr 10, 2007

Filed:

Sep 1, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/931631

Inventors:

Cheryl L. Panasik - Elburn IL, US
Kevin M. Tucker - Chicago IL, US
Norbert K. Kolodziej - Park Ridge IL, US
Yongping Gong - Glenview IL, US
Robert B. Fischer - Roselle IL, US

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

B25C 1/08

US Classification:

227 10, 227 9, 227130, 173206

Abstract:

A driver blade for use in a combustion-powered fastener-driving tool includes an elongate tubular body having a combustion end and a driving end, the combustion end being configured for attachment to a piston, and the driving end having a substantially solid cross-section. The tubular body is in fluid communication with a tool combustion chamber.

US Patent:

7780134, Aug 24, 2010

Filed:

May 25, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/802899

Inventors:

Cheryl L. Panasik - Elburn IL, US
Robert Fischer - Roselle IL, US
Mark Ross - Austin TX, US
Norbert K. Kolodziej - Park Ridge IL, US
Andrea M. Basalay - Hoffman Estates IL, US
Yongping Gong - Glenview IL, US

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

A47H 1/10

US Classification:

248324, 248343, 4113725, 411396, 411375

Abstract:

An anchor assembly structured for use in connection with ceiling or roofing structures for hanging industrial or commercial components, such as, for example, electrical conduits, heating units, water pipes for automatic water sprinkler systems, and the like. The anchor assembly is easy and quick to install, and also provides enhanced swivel capabilities or angular ranges of movement so as to accommodate various system and spatial requirements in connection with the suspension of the components. Suspension and lateral restraint systems are also disclosed.

US Patent:

8505856, Aug 13, 2013

Filed:

May 14, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/662980

Inventors:

Cheryl L. Panasik - Elburn IL, US
Robert Fischer - Roselle IL, US
Mark Ross - Austin TX, US
Norbert K. Kolodziej - Park Ridge IL, US
Andrea M. Basalay - Hoffman Estates IL, US
Yongping Gong - Glenview IL, US

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

F16L 3/00

US Classification:

248 60, 248324, 4113725, 411396

Abstract:

An anchor assembly structured for use in connection with ceiling or roofing structures for hanging industrial or commercial components, such as, for example, electrical conduits, heating units, water pipes for automatic water sprinkler systems, and the like. The anchor assembly is easy and quick to install, and also provides enhanced swivel capabilities or angular ranges of movement so as to accommodate various system and spatial requirements in connection with the suspension of the components. Suspension and lateral restraint systems are also disclosed.

US Patent:

20040120791, Jun 24, 2004

Filed:

Apr 15, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/413751

Inventors:

Cheryl Panasik - Elburn IL, US
Kenneth Levey - West Chicago IL, US
Robert Fischer - Roselle IL, US

International Classification:

F16B035/04

US Classification:

411/411000

Abstract:

A new and improved threaded fastener comprises a first, primary thread lead, and a pair of second, auxiliary thread leads alternatively interposed between successive threads of the first, primary thread lead. The threaded fastener further comprises a pointed tip portion for initiating driving insertion of the threaded fastener into an underlying workpiece, and that portion of the dual reinforcing lead, which has previously been interposed between the tip portion and the primary thread lead, or between the first and second successive threads of the first primary thread lead, has been removed. In this manner, a circumferentially extending space has effectively been created for permitting chips or debris, normally generated during the self-tapping of the threaded fastener into a bore previously pre-drilled within the underlying workpiece, to be temporarily accumulated within such circumferential space whereby such chips or debris can subsequently be automatically discharged from such space into the depths of the pre-drilled bore as the threaded insertion of the threaded fastener into the pre-drilled bore of the workpiece proceeds. This structure reduces torque insertion levels and permits enhanced depth penetration of the threaded fastener into the workpiece.

US Patent:

20050012929, Jan 20, 2005

Filed:

Aug 13, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/918577

Inventors:

David Booker - Chicago IL, US
Robert Fischer - Westlake Village CA, US
Michael Newell - Thousand Oaks CA, US
David Kappel - San Diego CA, US
Scott Moritz - Villa Park IL, US
Jerome Oleksy - Park Ridge IL, US

International Classification:

G01N021/00

US Classification:

356417000, 356073000, 250458100

Abstract:

A universal microplate analyzer capable of carrying out measurements on samples contained in the wells of microplates by fluorescence, absorbance, luminescence employs at least two light sources and optical fiber channels for directing excitation light to the sample wells. Flexibility of operation is provided by arrays of mirrors, apertures, and polarizers which can be positioned as required for the analysis to be carried out.

US Patent:

20070224389, Sep 27, 2007

Filed:

Mar 23, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/387003

Inventors:

Cheryl L. Panasik - Elburn IL, US
Yongping Gong - Glenview IL, US
Robert B. Fischer - Roselle IL, US
S. Riaz Hasan - Palatine IL, US

International Classification:

B32B 3/10
B32B 3/30
B32B 9/04

US Classification:

428131, 428 98, 428156

Abstract:

An insulation plate has a lower height profile, a smaller thickness dimension, and a smaller transverse extent than those of conventional insulation plates so as to effectively reduce the material costs and weight of each insulation plate. In addition, the insulation plate is provided with an increased number of concentric rib members, as compared to conventional insulation plates, whereby the insulation plate is characterized by enhanced rigidity such that the insulation substrate does not achieve pullover with respect to the insulation plate, and wherein further, the radially innermost rib member structurally cooperates with the centrally apertured recessed portion of the insulation plate in order to provide the same with enhanced strength characteristics in order to resist fastener pull-through.