Abstract

A drum engaging device having a hollow interior and a freely movable body enclosed therein for imparting resonant frequency high sound pressure level with longer (extended) compression domain of member first engagement to the membrane of a drum by varying the weight of the body and varying the time of engagement of the body after the device has engaged the membrane.

Transmission Line Safety Monitoring System

Abstract

A cost-effective transmission line safety monitoring system which detects and tracks acoustic and chemical anomalies along a transmission line to determine if a destructive event is present. One or more sensors, each enclosed in a weather-resistant container, are attached to an antenna and installed as part of the antenna transmitting system on a tower, building top or hill. The acoustic signatures and gas purity deviations are detected and transmitted to a remote master processing center where, via the use of packaged software, the signals are continuously compared to an existing library of acceptable and non-acceptable signatures for pattern matches. An operator, using a PC in a simple WINDOWS. RTM. format, may assign newly acquired signatures to the library for future operation. Different levels of alarms may be triggered and a system shutdown may be initiated, if the incoming signals are similar to or directly match one of the pre-entered non-acceptable signatures, or alternatively, if the gas purity levels are exceeded.

Inventors: Minker; Gary A. (4271 122 Dr. North, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411) Appl. No.: 546163 Filed: April 11, 2000

Current U.S. Class: 340/635 ; 340/551; 340/557; 340/825.69 Intern'l Class: G08B 021/00 Field of Search: 340/635,551,557,825.69,825.72

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United States Patent	6,653,541
Minker	November 25, 2003

High Impact Drumstick

Abstract

A drumstick capable of varying the physical characteristics of an impact of the drumstick to a surface thereby varying the sound that the drumstick can produce when playing percussive type impact musical products is disclosed. The drumstick includes an outer, hollow rigid tube-like body member including a handle portion adapted to be held by the hand of a user. A pliable tube-like membrane structure is positioned within the outer hollow body member, the pliable structure changing its shape during use of the drumstick. A liquid medium is located within the pliable structure, the pliable structure being shaped to restrict the liquid to the handle portion of the drumstick, and as a rotational force/motion is applied by a user to the drumstick, the liquid is forced outwardly toward a striking area of the drumstick thereby resulting in a change of balance of the drumstick.

Inventors: Minker; Gary A. (9000 Burma Rd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33403) Appl. No.: 419515 Filed: April 21, 2003

Current U.S. Class: 84/422.4 Intern'l Class: G10D 013/02 Field of Search: 84/422.4,453

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United States Patent	7,182,076
Gary A. Minker	December 20, 2005

Spark Based Igniting System For Internal Combustion Engines

Abstract

A device and system to creat spark based ignition in internal combustion engines that eliminates spark plugs and controls the duration of ignition

Inventors: Minker; Gary A. (7370 turkey Point Drive, Titusville, Florida 32780) Appl. No.: Divisional 2015314743 Filed: December 20, 2005

Current U.S. Class: U.S. 123/606; 123/143B; 123/162 Intern'l Class: F02P 15/04 (20060101) Field of Search: ;123/143B,162,606

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United States Patent	7,182,076
Gary A. Minker	April 10, 2006

Finger Mounted Tool Device

Abstract

A device meant to be inserted or worn on a finger to promote tool and die, or related model making operations by abrasion

Inventors: Minker; Gary A. (7370 turkey Point Drive, Titusville, Florida 32780) Appl. No.: 11/400,826 Filed: April 10, 2006

Current U.S. Class: U.S. 451/523; 15/227; 2/163; 451/526 Intern'l Class: B24D 15/00 (20060101); A47L 13/18 (20060101) Field of Search: ;15/167.1,227,244.1 ;2/161.8,163 ;451/523,526,540,490,495

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United States Patent	7,182,076
Gary A. Minker, and other	April 2, 2007

Microprocessor-ControllerInsertable Flashlight Adaptor Device

Abstract

A device meant to be inserted in to a conventional flashlight to make it blink and perform other programmed actions

Inventors: Minker; Gary A., and other (7370 turkey Point Drive, Titusville, Florida 32780) Appl. No.: 11/695,551 Filed: April 2, 2007

Current U.S. Class: U.S. 315/200A; 315/224; 315/241P Intern'l Class: H05B 37/00 (20060101) Field of Search: ;315/200A,241P,224,240,241R,242,243

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Australian Government Patent, IP Australia	2020203861
Minker, and others	September 11, 2015

Apparatus and Method For Providing Hyperthermia Therapy

Abstract

A device, method, and treatment therapy for the administration of Hyperthermia Treatment for tissue repair and healing.

Inventors: Minker; Gary A., and others (7370 turkey Point Drive, Titusville, Florida 32780) Appl. No.: Divisional 2015314743 Filed: September 11, 2015

Current U.S. Class: Australian ; Australian Intern'l Class: Australian Field of Search: Australian