Gregory J Schwartz

US Patent:

6969795, Nov 29, 2005

Filed:

Nov 12, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/706803

Inventors:

Mark R. Hofmeister - Collegeville PA, US
Gregory L. Schwartz - Spinnerstown PA, US

Assignee:

Schulmerich Carillons, Inc. - Sellersville PA

International Classification:

G10H003/00
G10H007/00

US Classification:

84600, 84723, 84735

Abstract:

An electronic tone generation system including a plurality of separate, portable, handheld transmitters, or batons, that are provided as “instruments” to numerous players to form a choir. Each baton is activated by one of the players to send a signal, preferably a wireless signal, to a single receiver which produces an output signal fed to a tone generator, preferably a MIDI tone generator, which produces audible sounds via an amplifier and speakers. For example, the batons can correspond to different musical notes as played by a selected musical instrument and the batons can be played in concert by the choir to produce a musical or other audible presentation. Alternatively, selected batons can be designated to play in one voice, while others batons are set to play other voices.

US Patent:

7294777, Nov 13, 2007

Filed:

Jan 6, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/030279

Inventors:

Mark R. Hofmeister - Collegeville PA, US
Gregory L. Schwartz - Spinnerstown PA, US

Assignee:

Schulmerich Carillons, Inc. - Sellersville PA

International Classification:

G10H 1/00

US Classification:

84615, 84730, 84732, 310329, 310330

Abstract:

An electronic tone generation system including a plurality of separate, portable, handheld transmitters, or batons, that are provided as “instruments” to one or more players. Each baton can be activated to send a signal, preferably a wireless signal, to a single receiver which produces an output signal fed to a tone generator, preferably a MIDI tone generator, which produces audible sounds via an amplifier and speakers. For example, the batons can correspond to different musical notes as played by a selected musical instrument and the batons can be played in concert to produce a musical or other audible presentation. Alternatively, selected batons can be designated to play in one voice, while others batons are set to play other voices.

US Patent:

20090017675, Jan 15, 2009

Filed:

Jul 12, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/777010

Inventors:

Peter R. Daly - Yorktown Heights NY, US
Christopher J. Poulin - Carmel NY, US
Gregory Schwartz - Pound Ridge NY, US

Assignee:

BTX Technologies, Inc. - Hawthorne NY

International Classification:

H01R 11/00

US Classification:

439502

Abstract:

In one exemplary embodiment, a miniature stereo jack assembly includes an internal sub-assembly including a printed circuit board, a stereo jack component for receiving a stereo jack, and a terminal block. The stereo jack component is disposed against and in electrical contact with a first surface of the printed circuit board and the terminal block is disposed against and in electrical contact with a second surface of the printed circuit board. The stereo jack assembly also includes a housing that surrounds the internal sub-assembly. The housing has a first portion that has external threads for mating with a fastener that is used to attach the stereo jack assembly to a surface, such as a wall plate, panel, chassis or box.

US Patent:

54710065, Nov 28, 1995

Filed:

Dec 18, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/992832

Inventors:

Gregory L. Schwartz - Spinnerstown PA
Karl Frick - Richlandtown PA

Assignee:

Schulmerich Carillons, Inc. - Sellersville PA

International Classification:

G10H 700

US Classification:

84609

Abstract:

An electronic carillon system comprising a sequencer module (10) programmed for receiving, storing and outputting timing data and sequence data representing a prescribed number of distinct bell strikes, a tone generator (12) for generating, in accordance with sequence and timing data, analog bell-strike signals, amplifiers (18, 20) for amplifying the bell-strike signals, and speakers (22, 24) for converting the bell-strike signals, after amplification, to audible bell sounds. The sequencer module comprises a clock for generating clock signals indicative of the time of day; program memory for memorizing defined program points representing intervals of time during which an event is to occur; music sequencer hardware and software for reading musical selections composed of pre-defined arrangements of the bell strikes from an electronic memory card and memorizing the selections; user-interface hardware and software for programmatically displaying information to and receiving information from a user; and review hardware and software for displaying previously-entered program points in response to inputs received via the user-interface. The system may employ synthesis techniques or digital sampling and reproduction.

US Patent:

48055115, Feb 21, 1989

Filed:

Apr 22, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/186763

Inventors:

Gregory L. Schwartz - Spinnerstown PA

Assignee:

Schulmerich Carillons, Inc. - Sellersville PA

International Classification:

G10H 102
G10H 108

US Classification:

84 122

Abstract:

An electronic bell-tone generating system selectively provides a plurality of bell tones having improved tonal quality includes a plurality of tone generators operated in preselected combinations by a microprocessor in response to inputs from a keyboard. Data representing characteristic bells, including a fundamental tone and associated partial tones, their initial amplitude, and decay rate, is stored within a random access memory, input periodically to the respective tone generators comprising double-buffered, digital-to-analog converters, and output simultaneously to produce the "strike" of a bell.

US Patent:

58379142, Nov 17, 1998

Filed:

Aug 22, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/701696

Inventors:

Gregory L. Schwartz - Spinnerstown PA
Mark Hofmeister - Collegeville PA

Assignee:

Schulmerich Carillons, Inc. - Sellersville PA

International Classification:

G01H 106
G01H 700

US Classification:

84622

Abstract:

A DSP-based electronic carillon system is disclosed. The system comprises a digital signal processor (DSP), memory for storing program code for controlling the operation of the DSP in carrying out pre-programmed algorithms, and an output circuit for converting the output of the DSP into audible sound. DSP algorithms are also disclosed.

US Patent:

59861940, Nov 16, 1999

Filed:

Nov 2, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/184664

Inventors:

Gregory L. Schwartz - Spinnerstown PA
Richard E. Mattern - Souderton PA
Russell A. Wenner - Perkiomenville PA

Assignee:

Schulmerich Carillons, Inc. - Sellersville PA

International Classification:

G01D 1308

US Classification:

84404

Abstract:

A hand held musical instrument is capable of emitting sound through the combination of three elements: a hollow tube, a striking member, and a hinge to secure the striking member to the tube. The hollow tube is constructed of an ergonomic shape that allows easy and fatigue-free grasping. For low notes, the slots on the resonating end of the hollow tube are multi-sized to eliminate buzzing. The clapper is attached to the hollow tube through a combination of a stainless steel axle, polymer bearings and adjustable tensioning screws. This combination improves the durability of the instrument yet still allows the musician to adjust the strike feel. The invention also provides improvements in the clapper heads for both low note and middle and high note handchimes. For low notes, the clapper head is constructed of multiple layers that optimize sound quality. For middle or high notes, the rubber clapper head provides multiple settings which allows the musician to easily and precisely adjust the timbre setting.

US Patent:

20190292273, Sep 26, 2019

Filed:

Mar 6, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/294635

Inventors:

- Paris, FR
- Tarrytown NY, US
Robert C. Pordy - Tarrytown NY, US
William J. Sasiela - Tarrytown NY, US
Gregory G. Schwartz - Denver CO, US
Philippe Gabriel Steg - Paris, FR

International Classification:

C07K 16/40
A61P 9/00

Abstract:

The present invention provides methods for treating diseases and disorders that are associated with elevated levels of lipids and lipoproteins. The methods of the present invention comprise administering to a high cardiovascular risk patient a pharmaceutical composition comprising a PCSK9 inhibitor. In certain embodiments, the PCSK9 inhibitor is an anti-PCSK9 antibody such as the exemplary antibody referred to herein as mAb316P or alirocumab. The methods of the present invention are useful for treating high cardiovascular risk patients with hypercholesterolemia and elevated levels of other atherogenic lipoproteins that are not adequately controlled by maximum tolerated dose statin therapy. In particular, the methods of the present invention are useful for reducing cardiovascular risk and lowering atherogenic lipoproteins in high cardiovascular risk patients within 12 months following an acute coronary syndrome event despite a maximum tolerated dose statin therapy.