Robert F Jacoby

Author:

Robert Jacoby

ISBN #:

0853601208

Author:

Robert Jacoby

ISBN #:

0876286147

US Patent:

20070251083, Nov 1, 2007

Filed:

Apr 28, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/380786

Inventors:

Douglas Link - Plymouth MN, US
Sidney Higgins - Maple Grove MN, US
Robert Jacoby - Plymouth MN, US

International Classification:

H01M 10/04
H01M 2/14

US Classification:

029623100, 029623500, 429129000

Abstract:

The present subject matter includes method and apparatus for an insulating layer applied to a battery to effectively increase the insulated separation between the anode and cathode contact surfaces of the battery. This increase in effective separation between anode and cathode decreases the probability that moisture applied to the battery will cause substantial ohmic conductivity between the anode and the cathode. Consequently, fewer batteries will be prematurely depleted or destroyed by moisture and fewer devices holding those batteries will need repair. The present subject matter serves to prevent or eliminate discharge of corrosive battery chemicals due to moisture and operating in wet environments. The life of batteries and devices using the present subject matter is thus extended. Additional method and apparatus can be found in the specification and as provided by the attached claims and their equivalents.

US Patent:

20110091058, Apr 21, 2011

Filed:

Oct 15, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/905421

Inventors:

Michael Karl Sacha - Chanhassen MN, US
Robert P. Jacoby - Plymouth MN, US

Assignee:

Starkey Laboratories, Inc. - Eden Prairie MN

International Classification:

H04R 25/00

US Classification:

381321, 381328

Abstract:

Disclosed herein, among other things, are methods and apparatus for an in-the-ear hearing aid with a capacitive sensor. The present subject matter includes various approaches to improved control of an in-the-ear (ITE) hearing aid with capacitive sensors. In various embodiments, the capacitive sensor serves as a capacitive switch or a plurality of capacitive switches that can be used together to support or perform one or more functions.

US Patent:

58032690, Sep 8, 1998

Filed:

Sep 9, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/913225

Inventors:

Robert Jacoby - Plymouth MN
Barry Gregerson - Deephaven MN

Assignee:

Empak, Inc. - Chanhassen MN

International Classification:

B65D 8590

US Classification:

206592

Abstract:

A container (10) for shipping items, such as silicon wafers, rigid memory disks, photo masks, liquid crystal displays and flat panel displays, is disclosed. The container has a bottom (20) and a removable top (30). Mounted to the inside of the container are three cushions (50, 51, 52). When the cover (30) is in place, the cushions are centered on support lines (60) which are 120. degree. from each other. When so arranged, the cushions securely hold a plurality of items in a parallel, spaced-apart registration.