PATENTS ISSUED TO OUR CLIENTS
List of issued utility patents and design patents obtained by Russ Weinzimmer & Associates P.C. for our clients nationwide.
View recent patents obtained by Russ Weinzimmer & Associates, P.C. on the USPTO site.
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12,337,188 — Ceder — Peoria, CA – Method and Apparatus for Improving Eye Health with Near Infrared and Visible Light
12,193,534 — Moore — Dayton, OH — Harness for Securely Wearing a Hydration Scarf While Reducing Heat Transfer to the Beverage Contained in the Hydration Scarf
12,192,646 — Van de Roer & Rutherford — Venice, CA & Brooklyn, NY — Apparatus and Method for Recording a Scene for a Plurality of Lighting Setups Using a Variable Frame Rate Camera to Capture Micro Frames During Only a Portion of Each Cinematic Frame
11,985,747 — Van de Roer & Rutherford — Los Angeles, CA & New York, NY — Apparatus and Method for Filming a Scene Using Lighting Setups Actuated Repeatedly During Each Entire Frame Without Visible Flicker on Set While Acquiring Images Synchronously with the Lighting Setups Only Druing a Portion of Each Frame
11,388,941 — Moore — Dayton, OH — Hydration Scarf With Securing Tabs For Conveniently Containing, Carrying, And Consuming A Beverage
11,283,980 — Van de Roer & Rutherford — Brooklyn, NY — System And Method For Recording, As A Single Cinematic Sequence Of Frames, Images Of A Scene Illuminated With Two Different Lighting Schemes By Timing Alternate Actuation Of The Lighting Schemes Within Pairs Of Adjacent Frames To Minimize Visual Motion Artifacts Between Images Captured Therein
11,272,817 — Adams — Elk Grove, CA — Combination Toilet Wipes Package With Attached Air Freshener For Use With A Dispenser Configured To Accept The Package
11,258,950 — Van de Roer & Rutherford — Venice, CA & Brooklyn, NY — Apparatus And Method For Recording A Scene For A Plurality Of Lighting Setups Using Only A Portion Of Each Cinematic Frame
11,247,325 — Jeremenko — Wolcott, NY — Adapter For Remotely Supporting And Actuating A Power Tool From An End Of A Hot Stick
11,197,598 — Miller — Fort Plain, NY — Handle-storable Sponge Mop With Scrubber
11,181,366 — Sanders — Sparks, NV — Expandable Level With Full Functionality In Both Open And Closed Positions
11,160,698 — Honcoop & Honcoop — Garfield, WA — Diaper Band With Central Inner-facing Hook Fabric And Secure Rear Hook And Loop Fabric Closure
11,132,716 — Brown — Rockaway, NY — System And Method For Promoting A Talent Of A User Via A Wireless Network Of Mobile Client Devices
11,074,896 — Vater & Coviello — Holbrook, MA — Drumstick With Enhanced Protection Against Wear And Breakage In The Rimshot Area Of The Drumstick
10,894,512 — Phillips — Geneva, NY — Side-facing Side View Mirror Brake Lights
10,882,440 — Hadley & Freridge-Hadley — Gulfport, MS — Strap Securement Apparatus For Class 8 Wide-body Refrigeration Units Of Refrigerated Semi-trailers
D906,272 — Cline — Alexandria, KY — Circuit Breaker Board For A Portable Isolation Power Supply
10,863,874 — Adams — Elk Grove, CA — Wall-mountable Toilet Wipes Dispenser With Integrated Air Freshener
D904,324 — Cline — Alexandria, KY — Circuit Breaker Board For A Portable Isolation Power Supply
10,835,092 — O’Neill — Bergland, MI — Vacuum Cleaner Attachment Having A Concave Vacuum Head With A Swivel Joint That Swivels Only Within A Central Plane Of The Vacuum Head
10,806,959 — Naidus — Manchester, NH — Leg Press Machine With A Weight Plate Transfer System For Reducing Exercise Resistance While Remaining Seated
10,791,706 — Abts — New Franken, WI — Double Tank Milk Supply System For Providing A Continuous Supply Of Milk Or Milk Products
10,773,825 — Kiel — Huntsville, AL — Laser Lighting System For Use In Landing An Aircraft In A Degraded Visual Environment
10,743,736 — Miller — Fort Plain, NY — Handle-storable Sponge Mop
10,727,782 — Peet & Graham — Coldwater, MI & South Bend, IN — Schedule-based Sun Tracker For Increasing Directness Of Sun Exposure Upon A Solar Panel To Improve Energy Production
10,709,184 — Moore — Dayton, OH — Hydration Scarf For Conveniently Containing, Carrying, And Consuming A Beverage
10,695,243 — Zhang — Houston, TX — Multi-function Multi-configuration Care Bed For Enhanced Patient Comfort And Caregiver Convenience
10,676,893 — Williams — Beckville, TX — Self-leveling Front-end Loader Having A Double Boom With A Dogleg Bend Of 105 To 135 Degrees Including An Extension Powered By Hydraulic Cylinders
10,676,640 — Pavao — Blainville (CA) — Durable Aliphatic Moisture Cure Polyurethane Coating For Protecting The Tip And Shoulder Area Of A Wood Drumstick
10,618,609 — Ferris — Muscatine, IA — Tri-hull Fishing Kayak With Elevated Seat And Foot-operated Paddles
10,597,117 — LeBlanc — Meeker, CO — Snow Bike Having A Center Of Mass Substantially Aligned With The Center Of Mass Of A Rider For Enhanced Stability
D874,969 — Arthur — Venice, CA — Wine Glass Necklace
D872,611 — Arthur — Venice, CA — Wine Glass Necklace
D872,610 — Arthur — Venice, CA — Wine Glass Necklace
10,508,886 — Shimek — Fort Pierce, FL — Holster Support With Collapsible Stability Bar For Providing Bed-side Or Chair-side Support Of A Handgun Holster For Rapid And Safe Access To A Handgun
D868,547 — Moore — Wichita, KS — Cup Holder With A Right-side Phone Holder
10,470,820 — Zerfas & Intoccia — Bloomington, IN & Nashua, NH — Laser Optical Fiber For Endoscopic Surgical Procedures Having A Re-coated Elongated Tip With Visual Burn-back Indicator And An Improved Self-aligning Stability Sheath
10,426,220 — Blunkall — Murfreesboro, TN — Pointe Shoes With Enhanced Impact Protection And Resistance To Moisture Degradation
D860,686 — Lindberg & Cronin — Eloy, AZ — Outdoor Seating Armrest Cover
D860,939 — Cline — Alexandria, KY — Portable Isolation Power Supply
10,390,493 — Sinyard — Hope, AR — Pole Saw Conversion Device To Extend An Operable Reach Of A Chain Saw
10,363,223 — Deagle — Vista, CA — Delayed-release Encapsulation Of Deer Velvet Powder To Protect The Deer Velvet Powder Until Micellization And Absorption Within The Terminal Illium
D852,764 — Cline — Alexandria, KY — Circuit breaker board for a portable isolation power supply
D852,189 — Carr — Milford, NH — Dashboard trim bezel for a touchscreen radio and heater/AC
10,302,383 — Maga — Castaic, CA — Side-loading fixed magazine with retractable follower and hinged ammunition loading door
10,300,735 — Mullins — Mount Hope, WV — Framing tool adaptable for use with a framing square
10,295,288 — Maga — Castaic, CA — Side-loading fixed magazine with retractable follower and sliding ammunition loading sleeve
10,288,371 — Maga — Castaic, CA — Side-loading fixed magazine with retractable follower and sliding ammunition loading panel
10,286,715 — Aniban — Ewa Beach, HI — Method and apparatus for combining, storing and retailing multiple storage devices or recording mediums concealed within a greeting card and alike to create a traditional greeting card with literature and art with modern storage devices or recording mediums such as but not limited to compact disc, USB drive’s, monetary devices to furnish a way to send but not limited to audio, video’s, photo’s, literature and information etc’s with a greeting card
10,269,333 — Vater & Coviello — Holbrook, MA — Kit for enhancing the durability of a drumstick by protecting against wear and breakage in the rimshot area of the drumstick
10,220,797 — Newman — Greenwood, IN — Anti-vibration mount for an in-vehicle video display
10,157,529 — Rubinstein — Haworth, NJ — Device and system for alerting caregivers to a child abandoned in a potentially dangerous environment
10,113,897 — Kofford & Pike-Kofford — Myton, UT — Apparatus for catching oil drips associated with use of an oil level gauge tool
RE46,823 — Harish, Rubinstein, Arbit, & Weinzimmer — Tenafly, Haworth, & Englewood, NJ & Milford, NH — Reduced-pain allergy skin test device
9,943,663 — Vasapollo — Tokyo (JP) — Erotic dream induction apparatus
9,938,131 — Tomesch, Schneider, & Schmidt — Bayside, WI, Karlsruhe (DE), & Cambridge (CA) — Wine dispenser that protects unpoured wine from oxidation by preventing air from entering the dispenser when partially full
9,899,012 — First — Concord, MA — Thumb-mountable support for enhancing support and control of an instrument of the violin-family
9,833,816 — Lopes & Lopes — Latrobe, PA — Apparatus for quickly and efficiently cleaning and disinfecting sink drains and sink overflow holes
9,823,018 — Parker — Pulaski, WI — Heated shelf apparatus and freeze dry cart using same
9,821,426 — Coleman & Underwood — Lakeland, TN & Olive Branch, MS — Apparatus for adding an additional rotation axis to a multi-axis tooling machine
9,815,680 — Tomesch, Schneider, & Schmidt — Bayside, WI, Karlsruhe (DE), & Cambridge (CA) — Wine dispenser that preserves wine quality by reducing oxidation of contained wine when the dispenser is partially full
9,801,790 — Hessler — Ebensburg, PA — Enhanced medicine cup with a sipping straw for use with a medicine bottle
9,795,891 — Logan — Decatur, IN — Apparatus for soothing a child
9,782,877 — Marquis — Exeter, NH — Panel fastener tool for quickly, safely, and easily removing and inserting panel fasteners
9,770,645 — Stevens — Sandpoint, ID — Flexible light-weight shin and ankle guard providing comprehensive protection against lower leg injury while providing full range of motion
9,762,012 — LeGros — Lake Charles, LA — Vehicular electrical adapter cord having a standard 110/120 volt residential receptacle
D795,529 — Dunson — Oklahoma City, OK — Longhorn themed garment
9,743,807 — Goddard — Bridgeport, MI — Enhanced tongs for securely gripping cooked or raw fruits or vegetables while exposing maximum surface area for peeling
9,743,643 — Kaplan & Backenstose — Greenwich, CT & Point Reyes Station, CA — Network-based remote pet monitoring device and method
9,736,563 — Glass & Salman — Somerville, MA & Brooklyn, NY — Unilateral dual transducer stereo headphone
9,713,315 — Sweetman — Staten Island, NY — Reconfigurable cat litter box and method of manufacturing same
9,630,547 — Adams & Potvin — Tulsa, OK — Retractable shelter for providing protected space alongside a recreational vehicle having a slideout compartment
D782,932 — Tohikian — Glendale, CA — Illuminated roadside beacon
9,593,676 — Vanconett — Grand Junction, CO — Rectangular pump attachment interface providing a portable fixed link between a pump line coupled to a mobile tank and a line disposed in a reservoir
9,573,510 — Andretich — Santa Rosa, CA — Mobile structure having sufficient internal structural rigidity to eliminate load-bearing perimeter support structures
9,572,503 — DeForest — Las Vegas, NV — Personal safety and security mobile application responsive to changes in heart rate
D777,999 — McAnulty — Englewood, CO — Double-ended pet chew toy
9,556,999 — Niemerg — Dieterich, IL — Hunting trophy and visual display presentation apparatus
9,524,651 — Fix, Nichani, & Reddy — Huntington Beach & San Diego, CA — System and method for electronic communication using a voiceover in combination with user interaction events on a selected background
9,504,419 — Arturi — Southport (AU) — Male chastity device having a sensor for detecting prohibited behaviors
9,444,163 — Vasapollo — Tokyo (JP) — Miniaturized wire-to-board connector system for wearable devices
9,443,418 — D’Orazio — Columbus, OH — Wearable apparatus for indicating lawfully armed individuals to police officers arriving at the scene of an incident in progress
9,402,150 — Vasapollo — Tokyo (JP) — High-data-rate low-current consumption easy-to-implement miniaturized wireless micro-usb dongle
9,382,138 — Tucker — Walnut Creek, CA — Advanced on-site water sanitization system having chlorine generation integrated with copper/silver ionization
9,335,138 — Nixon & Schultz — Grand Junction & Montrose, CO — Combination hand tool for molding and trimming bullets, and crimping a rimfire case to a bullet to make a rimfire cartridge
9,320,885 — Vasapollo — Tokyo (JP) — Dual-purpose sleep-wearable headgear for monitoring and stimulating the brain of a sleeping person
D754,405 — Herde — Echo, LA — Portable deer feeder bracket
9,311,929 — Kroeker, Slifka, & McGowan — Hamilton, Hopkinton, & Lexington, MA — Digital processor based complex acoustic resonance digital speech analysis system
9,261,755 — Van de Roer & Rutherford — Brooklyn, NY & Paraparaumu Beach (NZ) — System and method for producing virtual light source movement in motion pictures and other media
9,219,637 — Boulanov, Ward, & Hopwood — Beverly & Andover, MA — Facilitating rapid establishment of human/machine communication links with private sip-based ip networks using pre-distributed static network address translation maps
9,214,147 — Price — Groveland, MA — Audio signal distortion using a secondary audio signal for enhanced control of psycho-acoustic and musical effects
9,132,764 — Andretich — Santa Rosa, CA — Portable structure having sufficient internal structural rigidity to eliminate load-bearing perimeter support structures
9,111,315 — Mitchell — New York, NY — Method for providing a searchable, comprehensive database of proposed rides
9,107,503 — Kline — Paxinos, PA — Segmented adaptable mobility aid device for level and inclined walkaways and for stairs
8,935,991 — Santo — Fulton, MO — Small animal incubator with a removable drawer
8,888,553 — McMullen — Oceanside, CA — Doll head having a magnetically adjustable facial contour and method of assembling same
8,887,357 — Jimenez — Bronx, NY — Removable safety handle for motorcycle passengers
8,767,992 — Lester — Anchorage, AK — Mobile media device case/attachment for providing passive acoustic boosting
8,757,140 — Hatjopoulos & Hatjopoulos — Uxbridge & Blackstone, MA — Barrier system for enhancing the safe operation of a commercial cooking appliance
8,757,053 — Gonzalez — Citrus Heights, CA — Tortilla cartridge for storing tortillas and for loading tortillas into a tortlila warmer
8,733,286 — Sweetman — Staten Island, NY — Litter box with apparatus for catchiing and returning tracked litter and method of assembling the litter box
8,720,125 — Andretich — Santa Rosa, CA — Sustainable, mobile, expandable structure
8,705,823 — Harish, Rubinstein, Arbit, & Weinzimmer — Tenafly, Haworth, & Englewood, NJ & Milford, NH — Software product for breast examination result mapping, recording, comparing, and/or tracking
8,647,684 — Baube — Plymouth, MA — pH modified insect repellent/insecticide soap composed of plant essential oils
8,631,815 — VanConett — Grand Junction, CO — Pump attachment interface providing a fixed link between a pump line coupled to a mobile tank and a line disposed in a reservoir
8,627,549 — Vernieu — Wildomar, CA — Grip application device for applying a grip to a handle
8,624,735 — Kellen & Kellen — Teaneck, NJ — Alarm system having an indicator light that is external to an enclosed space for indicating the specific location of an intrusion into the enclosed space and a method for installing the alarm system
8,622,454 — Andretich — Santa Rosa, CA — Mobile structure having sufficient internal structural rigidity to eliminate need for load-bearing perimeter support structures
8,599,018 — Kellen & Kellen — Teaneck, NJ — Alarm system having an indicator light that is external to an enclosed space for indicating the time elapsed since an intrusion into the enclosed space and method for installing the alarm system
8,597,199 — Harish, Rubinstein, Arbit, & Weinzimmer — Tenafly, Haworth, & Englewood, NJ & Milford, NH — Reduced-pain allergy skin test device
8,584,302 — Stroup — Lake Havasu, AZ — Self-cleaning retractable putty knife
8,539,718 — Ziegler — Canton, MI — Rain catch for collecting and diverting rainwater from a retractable awning
8,513,571 — Gonzalez — Citrus Heights, CA — Tortilla conveying system for sequentially conveying a plurality of tortillas to be warmed
8,474,896 — Ostberg — Stromsburg, NE — Vehicle topper that encloses the cargo bed of a vehicle such as a pickup truck, yet provides convenient open access thereto
8,470,143 — Tucker — Walnut Creek, CA — Advanced chlorine generating system
8,463,914 — Boulanov — Beverly, MA — Facilitating rapid establishment of human/machine voice communication links over an ip network using last-known call-host endpoint states
D679,539 — Gonzalez — Citrus Heights, CA — Tortilla warmer
8,368,721 — McCoy — Houston, TX — Apparatus and method for on-field virtual reality simulation of us football and other sports
8,353,719 — Watts — Ozark, AR — Joined cord connection protector with top and bottom conforming to top and bottom of two joined cord connectors
8,327,857 — Aghilabadi — New York, NY — Method of applying a hair-care product to a hard-to-view portion of a person’s head using a dispensing bottle having a mirror attached to the dispensing bottle
8,311,812 — Kroeker, Slifka, & McGowan — Hamilton, Hopkinton, & Lexington, MA — Fast and accurate extraction of formants for speech recognition using a plurality of complex filters in parallel
8,302,974 — Kline — Paxinos, PA — Adaptable mobility aid device for level and inclined walkways and for stairs
8,292,558 — Benesch — Cumberland, WI — Trailer for conveniently loading and transporting a four-wheel vehicle
8,216,042 — Crawford & Tountas — Galloway & Atlantic City, NJ — Method for card game betting based on burn cards
8,176,841 — Hatjopoulos & Hatjopoulos — Uxbridge & Blackstone, MA — Cooking impliment shelf and food warming drawer for use with commercial griddles and charbroilers
8,162,293 — Goldmann, Weinzimmer, & Burum — Poughkeepsie, NY, Milford, NH, & Acton, MA — Device for applying cooling mist and dry air to individuals
8,121,305 — Servello, Montecello, & Weinstein — Yorktown Heights, NY, Myrtle Beach, SC, & Arlington, MA — Fetal communication system
8,107,802 — Hollis — Cayucas, CA — Tankless electric water heater with efficient thermal transfer
8,087,794 — Stravinskas, Stravinskas, & Weinzimmer — Saugus, MA & Milford, NH — Self-illuminating book with mode-switchable page-embedded lighting
8,046,853 — Felden & Flanagan — Minneapolis, MN — Adjustable-length spine-immobilizing backboard
8,043,164 — Hennessey — Barrington, RI — Apparatus for improving a golf swing
7,997,561 — Goldmann, Weinzimmer, & Burum — Poughkeepsie, NY, Milford, NH, & Acton, MA — Device for applying cooling mist to individuals without water accumulation
7,976,355 — McAnulty — Englewood, CO — Flexible toss toy
7,914,166 — MacAlister — Northboro, MA — Ice sculpture display platform with integrated water collection and self-powered illumination
7,878,402 — Ye & Nadabar — Framingham, MA — Decoding distorted symbols
7,810,305 — Macidull — Alexandria, VA — Automated fruit harvesting apparatus
RE41,718 — Quimpo — Bronx, NY — Toilet paper dispenser and folder system
D620,277 — Wyatt — Pampa, TX — Spice cabinet with washboard doors
7,748,054 — Araquistain — Hiawassee, GA — Disposable over-garment
7,737,694 — Viswanathan — Clayton, MO — Method and apparatus for high-gain magnetic resonance imaging
7,737,693 — Viswanathan — Clayton, MO — Signal acquisition and processing method and apparatus for magnetic resonance imaging
7,720,716 — Bassey & Cerkic — Farmington Hills, MI & Chicago, IL — System and method for use by various departments to prepare a quotation
7,719,278 — Viswanathan — Clayton, MO — Method and apparatus for high-gain magnetic resonance imaging
7,714,577 — Viswanathan — Clayton, MO — Method and apparatus for high-gain magnetic resonance imaging
7,679,364 — Viswanathan — Clayton, MO — Method and apparatus for high-gain magnetic resonance imaging
7,621,425 — Mathew — Fort Lauderdale, FL — Apparatus for controlled initiation of fluid-flow from an inverted container
7,560,923 — Viswanathan — Clayton, MO — Signal acquisition and processing method and apparatus for magnetic resonance imaging
7,525,310 — Viswanathan — Clayton, MO — Signal acquisition and processing method and apparatus for magnetic resonance imaging
7,500,324 — Power, Power, & Power — Methuen, MA — Convertible therapeutic sandals
7,428,637 — Billman & Lee — Nashua, NH — Dynamic authentication and initialization method
7,412,106 — Nadabar & Ye — Framingham, MA — Methods for locating and decoding distorted two-dimensional matrix symbols
7,313,761 — Mcclellan — Menomonee Falls, WI — Tree-style hierarchical control with graphical depiction of non-hierarchical interrelationships
7,251,366 — Silver, Wallack, & Wagman — Weston, Natick, Framingham, MA — Fast high-accuracy multi-dimensional pattern inspection
7,242,801 — Wallack, Koljonen, & Michael — Natick, Needham, & Wayland, MA — Image preprocessing for probe mark inspection
7,190,834 — Davis — Bellingham, MA — Methods for finding and characterizing a deformed pattern in an image
7,181,066 — Wagman, Nadabar, & Davis — Framingham & Bellingham, MA — Method for locating bar codes and symbols in an image
7,164,796 — Silver, Wallack, & Wagman — Weston, Natick, Framingham, MA — Fast high-accuracy multi-dimensional pattern inspection
7,162,073 — Akgul, Bachelder, Wagman, Davis, Koljonen, & Morje — Northboro, Newton, Framingham, Bellingham, Needham, & Natick, MA — Methods and apparatuses for detecting classifying and measuring spot defects in an image of an object
7,107,519 — Webster, Robles, McGarry, & Weinzimmer — Tigard & Wilsonville, OR & Milford, NH — Spreadsheet-based user interface creation
7,088,862 — Silver, Wallack, & Wagman — Weston, Natick, Framingham, MA — Fast high-accuracy multi-dimensional pattern inspection
7,065,262 — Silver, Wallack, & Wagman — Weston, Natick, Framingham, MA — Fast high-accuracy multi-dimensional pattern inspection
7,058,225 — Silver, Wallack, & Wagman — Weston, Natick, Framingham, MA — Fast high-accuracy multi-dimensional pattern inspection
7,043,081 — Silver, Wallack, & Wagman — Weston, Natick, Framingham, MA — Fast high-accuracy multi-dimensional pattern inspection
7,043,055 — Silver — Weston, MA — Method and apparatus for locating objects using universal alignment targets
7,016,539 — Silver, McGarry, Hill, Foster, Nichani, Foster, & Wagman — Weston, Newton, Natick, Brooklin, & Framingham, MA & Portland, OR & Yonkers, NY — Method for fast, robust, multi-dimensional pattern recognition
7,006,712 — Silver, Wallack, & Wagman — Weston, Natick, & Framingham, MA — Fast high-accuracy multi-dimensional pattern inspection
6,993,192 — Silver, Wallack, & Wagman — Weston, Natick, & Framingham, MA — Fast high-accuracy multi-dimensional pattern inspection
6,985,625 — Silver, Wallack, & Wagman — Weston, Natick, & Framingham, MA — Fast high-accuracy multi-dimensional pattern inspection
6,975,764 — Silver, Wallack, & Wagman — Weston, Natick, & Framingham, MA — Fast high-accuracy multi-dimensional pattern inspection
5,249,499 — Goldstein & Goldstein — Brookline, MA & Hollis, NY — Adjustable Tuning Barrel
PATENTS WRITTEN BY RUSS WEINZIMMER AT PREVIOUS FIRMS
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6,973,207 — Akopyan, Jacobson, & Wang — Natick, Grafton, & Shrewsbury, MA — Method and apparatus for inspecting distorted patterns
6,970,608 — Michael — Wayland, MA — Method for obtaining high-resolution performance from a single-chip color image sensor
6,963,338 — Bachelder & Marrion — Newton & Acton, MA — Method for refining geometric description models using images
6,959,112 — Wagman — Framingham, MA — Method for finding a pattern which may fall partially outside an image
6,950,548 — Bachelder, Chang, Tosa, Gopalakrishnan, Fix, Milligan, Hunt, & Roberts — Newton, Lexington, Framingham, Natick, & Maynard, MA — Creating geometric model descriptions for use in machine vision inspection systems
6,859,907 — McGarry — Portland, OR — Large data set storage and display for electronic spreadsheets applied to machine vision
6,856,698 — Silver, Wallack, & Wagman — Weston, Natick, & Framingham, MA — Fast high-accuracy multi-dimensional pattern localization
6,853,751 — Milligan & Bachelder — Maynard & Newton, MA — Location of generally rectangular shaped objects in an image
6,850,646 — Silver, Wallack, & Wagman — Weston, Natick, & Framingham, MA — Fast high-accuracy multi-dimensional pattern inspection
6,836,567 — Silver, Wallack, & Wagman — Weston, Natick, & Framingham, MA — Fast high-accuracy multi-dimensional pattern inspection
6,812,933 — Silver — Weston, MA — Method for rendering algebraically defined two-dimensional shapes by computing pixel intensity using an edge model and signed distance to the nearest boundary
6,804,416 — Bachelder, Jacobson, Negro, & Segal — Newton, Grafton, Arlington, & Woburn, MA — Method and system for aligning geometric object models with images
6,798,925 — Wagman — Framingham, MA — Method and apparatus for calibrating an image acquisition system
6,718,074 — Dutta-Choudhury, Scola, Safford, & Reyzin — Franklin, Medfield, Framingham, & Needham, MA — Method and apparatus for inspection for under-resolved features in digital images
6,718,048 — Kawata, Okuma, & Hasagawa — Omiya & Urawa (JP) — Method for recognizing a target component image within an image having multiple component images
6,690,842 — Silver, Garakani, & Wallack — Weston, Wellesley, & Natick, MA — Apparatus and method for detection and sub-pixel location of edges in a digital image
6,681,039 — Roberts & Sarachik — Natick & Newton, MA — Fiducial mark search using sub-models
6,671,049 — Silver — Weston, MA — Article of manufacture bearing a universal alignment target
6,658,145 — Silver, Wallack, & Wagman — Weston, Natick, & Framingham, MA — Fast high-accuracy multi-dimensional pattern inspection
6,594,623 — Wang, Persky, & Jacobson — Shrewsbury, Milford, & Grafton, MA — Determining three-dimensional orientation of objects
6,587,582 — Nichani & Scola — Natick & Medfield, MA — Semiconductor device image inspection with contrast enhancement
6,577,758 — Kawata, Okuma, & Hasagawa — Omiya & Urawa (JP) — Image position detection technique in which input parameters can be easily determined
6,574,358 — Koljonen & Taycher — Needham & Brighton, MA — Automatic training of inspection sites for paste inspection
6,571,006 — Montillo, Bachelder, & Marrion — Watertown, Newton, & Acton, MA — Methods and apparatuses for measuring an extent of a group of objects within an image
6,567,542 — Koljonen & Taycher — Needham & Brighton, MA — Automatic training of inspection sites for paste inspection by using sample pads
6,526,165 — Montillo, Bachelder, & Marrion — New Haven, CT & Newton & Acton, MA — Methods and apparatuses for refining a geometric description of an object having a plurality of extensions
6,516,092 — Bachelder & Ohashi — Newton & Framingham, MA — Robust sub-model shape-finder
6,490,600 — McGarry — Portland, OR — Processing continuous data streams in electronic spreadsheets
6,483,950 — Wallack — Natick, MA — Determining a depth
6,459,820 — Sarachik — Newton, MA — Gauging using sub-model poses
6,457,032 — Silver — Weston, MA — Efficient flexible digital filtering
6,424,734 — Roberts & Sarachik — Natick & Newton, MA — Fiducial mark search using sub-models
6,411,734 — Bachelder & Sarachik — Newton, MA — Object image search using validated sub-model poses
6,408,109 — Silver, Garakani, & Wallack — Weston, Wellesley, & Natick, MA — Apparatus and method for detecting and sub-pixel location of edges in a digital image
6,341,878 — Chiang — San Francisco, CA — Method and apparatus for providing uniform diffuse illumination to a surface
6,324,299 — Sarachik, Bachelder, Marrion, & Chang — Newton, Acton, & Sudbury, MA — Object image search using sub-models
6,289,492 — Dutta-Choudhury, Picard, & Tosa — Franklin, Newtonville, & Arlington, MA — Methods and apparatuses for defining a region on an elongated object
6,278,796 — Drisko & Bachelder — Concord & Newton, MA — Image processing system and method using subsampling with constraints such as time and uncertainty constraints
6,252,986 — Chang — Nashua, NH — Locating an image of an object having a concentric profile
6,249,602 — Michael, Koljonen, Dutta-Coudhury — Framingham, Needham, & Franklin, MA — Method and apparatus for determining a reference point of an object profile within an image
6,240,218 — Michael & Garakani — Newton & Cambridge, MA — Apparatus and method for determining the location and orientation of a reference feature in an image
6,240,208 — Garakani & Taycher — Wellesley & Brighton, MA — Method for automatic visual identification of a reference site in an image
6,215,915 — Reyzin — Brookline, MA — Image processing methods and apparatus for separable, general affine transformation of an image
6,191,850 — Chiang — San Francisco, CA — System and method for inspecting an object using structured illumination
6,178,262 — Picard & Levine — Wilmington & Ashland, MA — Circle location
6,157,732 — Drisko & Bachelder — Concord & Newton, MA — Image processing system and method using subsampling with constraints such as time and uncertainty constraints
6,154,567 — McGarry — Tigard, OR — Pattern similarity metric for image search, registration, and comparison
6,148,120 — Sussman — Winchester, MA — Warping of focal images to correct correspondence error
6,141,033 — Michael & Romanik — Framingham & West Haven, MA — Bandwidth reduction of multichannel images for machine vision
6,141,009 — Li & Yang — West Roxbury & Chelmsford, MA — Interface for model definition
6,137,893 — Michael & Wallack — Newton & Natick, MA — Machine vision calibration targets and methods of determining their location and orientation in an image
6,130,959 — Li — West Roxbury, MA — Analyzing an image of an arrangement of discrete objects
6,118,893 — Li — West Roxbury, MA — Analysis of an image of a pattern of discrete objects
6,075,881 — Foster & Loizeaux — Newton & Lowell, MA — Machine vision methods for identifying collinear sets of points from an image
6,035,066 — Michael — Newton, MA — Boundary tracking method and apparatus to find leads
6,025,905 — Sussman — Winchester, MA — System for obtaining a uniform illumination reflectance image during periodic structured illumination
6,011,586 — Lepior, McGarry, Rostami, & Chiang — Castro Valley, Menlo Park, & San Francisco, CA & Portland, OR — Low-profile image formation apparatus
6,005,978 — Garakani — Welleiley, MA — Robust search for image features across image sequences exhibiting non-uniform changes in brightness
6,002,793 — Silver, Foster, & Marrion — Medfield, Brookline, & Acton, MA — Machine vision method and apparatus for finding an object orientation angle of a rectilinear object
5,995,648 — Drisko & Bachelder — Concord & Newton, MA — Image processing system and method using subsampling with constraints such as time and uncertainty constraints
5,991,436 — Koljonen & Petry — Needham & West Newton, MA — Apparatus and method for inspecting wirebonds on leads
5,987,172 — Michael — Newton, MA — Edge peak contour tracker
5,987,159 — Nichani — Newton, MA — System or method for detecting defect within a semi-opaque enclosure
5,982,927 — Koljonen — Needham, MA — Methods and apparatuses for in-line solder paste inspection
5,982,395 — Olson, Hinz, & Anderson — Portland, West Linn & Molalla, OR — Method and apparatus for parallel addressing of an image processing memory
5,978,521 — Wallack & Michael — Natick & Framingham, MA — Machine vision methods using feedback to determine calibration locations of multiple cameras that image a common object
5,978,081 — Michael & Wallack — Newton & Natick, MA — Multiple field of view calibration plate for use in semiconductor manufacturing
5,978,080 — Michael & Wallack — Framingham & Natick, MA — Machine vision methods using feedback to determine an orientation, pixel width and pixel height of a field of view
5,970,166 — Nichani — Newton, MA — System or method for identifying contents of a semi-opaque envelope
5,960,125 — Michael & Wallack — Framingham & Natick, MA — Nonfeedback-based machine vision method for determining a calibration relationship between a camera and a moveable object
5,949,905 — Nichani & Scola — Framingham & Medfield, MA — Model-based adaptive segmentation
5,949,901 — Nichani & Scola — Newton & Medfield, MA — Semiconductor device image inspection utilizing image subtraction and threshold imaging
5,943,441 — Michael — Newton, MA — Edge contour tracking from a first edge point
5,918,196 — Jacobson — Worcester, MA — Vision system for analyzing solid-of-revolution radius profile
5,912,984 — Michael, Koljonen, Nichani, & Roberts — Newton, Needham, Framingham, & Dedham, MA — Method and apparatus for in-line solder paste inspection
5,912,768 — Sissom & Sussman — Norwood & Winchester, MA — Depth-from-defocus optical apparatus with invariance to surface reflectance properties
5,900,975 — Sussman — Winchester, MA — Ghost image extinction in an active range sensor
5,878,152 — Sussman — Winchester, MA — Depth from focal gradient analysis using object texture removal by albedo normalization
5,872,870 — Michael — Newton, MA — Machine vision methods for identifying extrema of objects in rotated reference frames
5,861,910 — McGarry & Friedman — Portland & Lake Oswego, OR — Image formation apparatus for viewing indicia on a planar specular substrate
5,861,909 — Garakani & Koljonen — Cambridge & Needham, MA — Apparatus for automated optical inspection objects
5,859,923 — Petry & Picard — Newton & Wilmington, MA — Mark quality inspection apparatus and method
5,850,466 — Schott — Cambridge, MA — Golden template comparison for rotated and/or scaled images
5,825,913 — Rostami, Clark, Michael, & Wilson — Menlo Park & Woodside, CA & Newton & West Medford, MA — System for finding the orientation of a wafer
5,825,483 — Michael & Wallack — Newton & Natick, MA — Multiple field of view calibration plate having a regular array of features for use in semiconductor manufacturing
5,818,443 — Schott — Weston, MA — Single step coarse registration and inspection of circular objects
5,768,443 — Michael & Wallack — Newton & Natick, MA — Method for coordinating multiple fields of view in multi-camera
5,757,956 — Koljonen, Michael, & Tosa — Needham, Newton, & Arlington, MA — Template rotating method for locating bond pads in an image
5,751,853 — Michael — Newton, MA — Locating shapes in two-dimensional space curves
5,717,785 — Silver — Medfield, MA — Method and apparatus for locating patterns in an optical image
5,673,334 — Nichani & Li — Newton & West Roxbury, MA — Method and apparatus for inspection of characteristics on non-rigid packages
5,640,200 — Michael — Newton, MA — Golden template comparison using efficient image registration
5,602,937 — Bedrosian & Silver — Franklin & Medfield, MA — Methods and apparatus for machine vision high accuracy searching
5,583,954 — Garakani — Cambridge, MA — Methods and apparatus for fast correlation
5,548,326 — Michael — Newton, MA — Efficient image registration
Weingarten, Schurgin, Gagnebin & Hayes
5,310,912 — Neumeyer, Milius & Innis — Wayland & Boston, MA & Hamden, CT — Iodinated Neuroprobe for Mapping Monoamine Reuptake Sites
5,295,253 — Ducousso & Vallet — Paris, France & Lardy, France — Cache memory utilizing a two-phase synchronization signal for controlling saturation conditions of the cache
5,280,378 — Lombardo — Sharon, MA — Cyclically scanned medical laser
5,218,687 — Ducousso & Vallet — Paris, France & Lardy, France — Method and apparatus for fast memory access in a computer system
5,192,821 — Goldstein & Goldstein — Brookline, MA & Hollis, NY — Mouthpiece for a single-reed woodwind instrument
5,175,562 — Rappaport — Boston, MA — High aperture-efficient, wide-angle scanning offset reflector anetnna
5,159,281 — Hedstrom, Porter, & Crego — Naples, Bonita Springs, & Fort Myers, FL — Digital demodulator using numerical processor to evaluate period measurements
5,157,269 — Jordan & Mammano — Manchester, NH & Costa Mesa, CA — Load current sharing circuit
5,144,573 — Greiner — Paris, France — Barrel shifter with parity bit generator
5,140,337 — Rappaport — Boston, MA — High aperture efficiency, wide angle scanning reflector antenna
5,079,549 — Liessner — Wilmington, MA — Digital resolver with a synchronous multiple count generation
5,063,608 — Siegel — Derry, NH — Adaptive zonal coder
5,020,070 — Lombardo — Sharon, MA — Gas laser
Fish & Richardson
5,159,690 — Margolus & Toffoli — Somerville & Cambridge, MA — Multidimensional cellular data array processing system which separately permutes stored data elements and applies transformation rules to permuted elements
4,959,842 — Forney — Cambridge, MA — Signal constellations
4,957,115 — Selker — Wellesey, MA — Device for determining the probability of death of cardiac patents
Many more patents pending, and many older patents written while at other firms.
Russ Weinzimmer & Associates P.C. is positioned to serve individuals and organizations throughout the United States, including: New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and New York, especially those in Nashua and Manchester; Cambridge, Boston, Worcester, and the Route 128 high-tech corridor; and New York City.
Call for your Free Phone Consultation with a Patent Attorney: (800) 621-3654.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING
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I do not know any other patent lawyer whom I would entrust with my potentially patentable plans in the future.
I have known Russ Weinzimmer for several years. He is an extremely hard-working and goal-oriented attorney. He re-wrote the rejected patent claims written by my previous patent lawyer. The rewriting was done in one stretch until late into the night with me on the phone, and without signs of tiredness. It was energizing.
He asked the right questions to prune the claims to their leanest form, while adding only detail where needed to distinguish them from the prior art. Mr. Weinzimmer obtained an in-depth understanding of my invention in a short time. His work method turned out to be highly time-efficient, as no back and forth messages were needed. The revised claims were produced in real-time. The result was indeed that all of the patent Examiner's rejection arguments were resolved. ... Read More
Remarkable was that Mr. Weinzimmer was focused on helping me to achieve a much-needed result, while he was less concerned about how he would be compensated. I do not know any other patent lawyer whom I would entrust with my potentially patentable plans in the future.
Hans-Leo Teulings
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We have been told by several companies that we have the “Cadillac” of patents, that it is “super strong,” and that it will guarantee prevention of infringement.
LeAnn and I want to send our deepest appreciation to Russ, Lori, and to everyone that helped us in obtaining our patent. Russ and Lori were of enormous help with their expertise and guidance, and always replied promptly to any questions that we had. They both went to great lengths to help us understand the process.
We have been told by several companies that we have the “Cadillac” of patents, that it is “super strong,” and that it will guarantee prevention of infringement. ... Read More
We greatly recommend Russ Weinzimmer and Associates to anyone seeking to secure a patent for their invention. Thank you again!
Alan and LeAnn Hessler
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Russ is an excellent attorney, has outstanding technical depth, AND understands the business / market aspects of intellectual property.
With Russ, you get a patent attorney who 'gets it' on all three elements of his role. He is an excellent attorney, has outstanding technical depth, AND understands the business / market aspects of intellectual property. In addition to that trifecta, Russ is a high energy, high ideal guy who is a blast to work with. His contributions to Cognex were significant.
Ed DeCosta
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The marketing firm that I used remarked on how well the patent application process was handled. They told me that I had a good Patent Attorney.
I am the inventor and patent holder of the E.O.C. Easy Overflow Cleaner. I found Russ Weinzimmer’s law firm on the web, and called the contact number — Russ himself answered. I was really impressed with his knowledge, and how he explained the whole patent process to me. There were no hidden surprises. Trident Marketing, the marketing firm that I used, remarked on how well the patent application process was handled. They told me that I had a good Patent Attorney. I will use Russ Weinzimmer’s law firm for the next patent soon.
Robert Lopes
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Russ's skills proved to be invaluable for understanding my obscure invention in an unfamiliar industry and for writing a watertight patent.
Russ is an outstanding patent attorney. Before hiring Russ, I worked with another patent attorney in a big law firm, and they told me that my invention could not be patented. This resulted in me losing money on attorney fees and losing time on filing the patent. I nearly gave up filing my patent. Nonetheless, I later realized that the attorneys did not actually understand the whole premise of my patent. I interviewed 6 other patent attorneys and I understood that they didn’t care or have an aptitude to understand the logic behind my invention and why it was unique. Finally, I met Russ and saw that he was different from all other attorneys. He has a distinctive gift for common sense and for understanding complexities. These skills proved to be invaluable for understanding my obscure invention in an unfamiliar industry and for writing a watertight patent. ... Read MoreI am very happy with the patent that Russ wrote for me. I don’t think I could have described my invention better even if I were a patent attorney. Besides being immensely experienced, knowledgeable, and insightful, Russ also loves his job. He takes pride in the work he does. He looks at every patent that he files as his legacy.
I would highly recommend Russ to my family and friends, as he is a highly qualified expert who cares for his clients and for the work he does.
Karolina Muyingo
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Russ answered all our questions, concerns, and insecurities about patents. I now have a Patent pending and am very excited to see where this goes!
Greg and I, being brand new to this adventure, we searched the internet and came across Russ Weinzimmer. Our initial phone call was a terrific experience. Russ answered all our questions, concerns, and insecurities about patents; after numerous phone calls we felt comfortable working with him.
Russ is very professional, respectful, funny and timely. I (Greg), spoke to Russ everytime I called his office. The majority of phone calls were on the weekend and Russ took the time with every call.
I now have a Patent pending and am very excited to see where this goes and what it turns into. I still call Russ, and he answers every time.
I would recommend Russ to anyone that has an idea and wants to pursue a Patent.
Greg Phillips & Mary Cheney
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Since I became Patent Pending, I have received over 300 inquiries about purchasing my product. I wish I had found you before ever contacting InventHelp.
I want to thank you for the work that you and Lori have done getting the patent process going. This is very exciting for me, and I have high hopes. Since Lori emailed me saying it was filed, and that I became Patent Pending, I have made announcements about my product to the proper community with a picture of my product in my truck. Since then, I have received over 300 inquiries about purchasing my product. I now have my hands full in a good way. So I wanted to thank you and Lori for your work, as I am very pleased with the quality of the work I have received from you. I wish I had found you before ever contacting InventHelp.
Jesse Carr
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I've been treated with more respect and professionalism from Russ being in another state versus other attorneys here in my own city.
I'm thankful for how quickly Russ and his team have responded to me as I start up my new company. As a small business, Russ has been there to answer all my questions and make himself available over the phone, as well as through email even outside normal business hours.
I've worked with attorneys locally in my city who did not give me this type of attention and peace of mind that I need with my copyright and trademark. I've been treated with more respect and professionalism from Russ being in another state versus other attorneys here in my own city. The customer service from Russ and his team have proven to be available with responses within the working day, if not sooner. Thank you for this!
David M. Stephenson
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Russ was able to obtain an allowance right off the bat after only one phone call with the Examiner! That is very rare!
WOW! There are not enough words to express my appreciation for what a great Patent Attorney Russ Weinzimmer has been! I went to Russ right after being majorly scammed by a Patent Marketing Company a few years back. I almost gave up, but after talking things through with Russ, I had the confidence to move forward and take a chance on pursuing a patent once again.I’m SO happy I did! Russ was very easy to work with, and was a great listener. He gave wonderful advice when he saw things I did not see that could actually hinder a patent grant. He is VERY knowledgeable about patent law and process.After two years in patent pending, Russ was able to negotiate an allowance for my invention with the Examiner on the phone. He also saved me a substantial amount of money on top of his already very reasonable fees he had charged for such sensational work. Russ was able to obtain an allowance right off the bat after only one phone call with the Examiner! That is very rare! ... Read MoreRuss truly is an awesome Patent Attorney, and I would greatly recommend him to anyone seeking help with their invention!! I will be using him for any further patent work that I have! Hands down! Russ also has a wonderful team that did amazing work for me on my drawings and marketing analysis. Thank you SO much Russ Weinzimmer!
Jodi Moore
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It is remarkable to see how they transform your descriptions into the final patent application and claims. The wordsmithing involved was truly a work of art.
I’d like to take the opportunity to thank Russ and his team for their efforts to get my patent allowed by the USPTO.
Seeking a patent is no easy task, and is not for the faint of heart. However, if you do indeed want to file for a patent, I can think of no better attorney to recommend than Russ. Over the course of the past two or more years of this endeavor, and since day one, he has been surprisingly available to answer all my questions. He educated me on how the process works, guided me on how I could put forth my best disclosure. I kept in touch with him as my original concept and prototypes evolved into their final embodiment. He has been there for me all the way, and in more ways than I can count. ... Read More
As I said, filing for a patent is a unique experience, to say the least, with no guarantees of success. To paraphrase an analogy we had discussed; it’s like climbing up a tall mountain. There will be times in the process when you, as the inventor, may feel as if you are on the edge of a chasm, about to plunge to your doom. I know this feeling personally, as I reached that point myself somewhere along my journey. It was truly scary for me. To tell the truth, I got pretty freaked out. Yet Russ, and his team, were totally there for me! They calmly talked me through it, discussed strategies, got me off that precipice, got me back on the trail, and onwards and upwards we went.
You should be aware that filing for a patent will require a lot of work and effort by you, the inventor. You can’t just vaguely describe some “amazing gizmo” in broad strokes and expect a patent attorney to magically take it the rest of the way. It is a team effort. However, if you know what it is that you are innovating, and can accurately convey this description to Russ and his team, it is remarkable to see how they transform your descriptions into the final patent application and claims. The wordsmithing involved was truly a work of art. If you put in your best effort, they certainly will hold up their end of the bargain as well.
What else can I say? Russ it an extremely knowledgeable attorney. He’s easy to talk to. I have an extremely high level of confidence in him, and recommend him most highly.
Craig First
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I began with an idea and a set of sketches. This idea that I had is now my company where I work full time.
I began with an idea and a set of sketches. I had no idea what I was doing. I needed help. I found Russ Weinzimmer on the internet and gave him a call. He was in New Hampshire, I was in California. I had bad experiences in the past working remotely with people so I was hesitant to work with him. Once I spoke to him on the phone, I knew he was someone whom I could count on.
Russ really took the time to explain to me the whole patent process and where I needed to be. He did it in such a way that I could plainly understand the process and the steps involved. He took the time to really understand my product and the reasons for it’s importance, both to me and to the end consumer. I felt that it was very rare for a patent attorney to invest so much time into a client before even discussing rates or cost.
I ended up filing 3 initial patents with Russ. As we spoke we determined that we should do multiple patents to better protect my product. This made perfect sense to me as other variants could compete with my product. If we patented them all, I would be better protected. Once the patents were filed I went on to production of my product. Later on that year I filed a fourth patent documenting the changes made during the production stages of my product. This fourth patent was filed very quickly for me as my product was scheduled to be released to market. He and his associate Bob worked day and night to get the patent filed for me in time.
I will say one thing, I was not the easiest client for Russ. This was the start of a new business for me, I had everything on the line. Because of this my nerves often got the best of me, and I would call Russ, concerned about one thing or another. Russ always had time for me. We would communicate at all hours of the day. One day he was on a walk and took the time to talk to me for a good 45 minutes. He really wants to help, and he makes sure his clients are all protected and at ease with the process.
This idea that I had is now my company where I work full time. ... Read More
Thank you Russ for helping me on my Journey.
David Maga
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Do not settle for anything less! This was my first patent application, and I will continue to use Russ Weinzimmer & Associates for future endeavors.
Mr. Russ Weinzimmer was the third and final patent attorney I spoke with regarding my invention before I opted to use his services. I knew right away that he was the right fit, and with a limited budget, began the process of creating my application.
Russ will take the time and literally speak with you one-on-one regardless of the time of day to ensure the best application is created before it’s actually filed, presenting the highest quality submission to the USPTO. Besides his exceptional service, what separates his firm from others is his multitude of associates who can support with other endeavors in preparation to market your invention, while ensuring the same level of confidentiality you deserve.
Do not settle for anything less! This was my first patent application, and I will continue to use Russ Weinzimmer & Associates for future endeavors.
Eric DeForest
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Sleeping well at night knowing your patent is bullet proof is worth much more than you will ever spend with Russ.
If you are looking for a patent attorney who will not only do a fantastic and thorough job, but will educate you along the way, then I suggest that you call Russ Weinzimmer immediately.
Russ was willing to speak with me several times at length about my needs and concerns before he even asked for a penny. By explaining the entire process up front, I not only avoided surprises, but more importantly, I knew in my heart that I was spending my money wisely. Sleeping well at night knowing your patent is bullet proof is worth much more than you will ever spend with Russ. ... Read More
Before you say a word to anyone about your invention, give Russ a call so he can walk you through the process. And more importantly, he will inform you on what not to do before you have patent protection!
Justin Turvey
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I feel like I could take my patent to any corporate entity right now, and it's just completely bulletproof.
Hi, my name is Brett Stevens. I recently worked with Russ Weinzimmer to complete a full non-provisional Utility Patent in regards to my invention. I feel compelled to give Russ a video testimonial on his behalf to let anybody else who's looking for a patent attorney, like I was, to know what a great job Russ did for me. It's incredible.
I called Russ with about five weeks remaining on my provisional patent, and it was due of course at the end of that year, so he had very little time to completely redo and enhance my provisional patent. In fact, I would say when I first spoke with Russ, I thought my provisional patent was great. It was done by a provisional patent expert, or patent agent, and I probably would have given him an "A", based on what I thought was a great patent.
After Russ was done with it, in a short period of time and up against a deadline, the finished product is night-and-day different. It's like the Minor Leagues vs the Pros., and my patent is now completely bulletproof.
It's been a couple days since it got filed with one day to spare. Russ went the extra mile with every single thing. He went over the entire provisional patent line-by-line, enhanced where it needed to be enhanced, strengthened my claims, and broadened the scope of coverage for my patent. I feel like I could take it to any corporate entity right now, and it's just completely bulletproof. ... Read More
I found Russ online, I read the testimonials; that's what got me to give him a call. Within about 20 minutes of our first conversation is when I knew that Russ was that person for me. I also want to give thanks to Lori, his paralegal, who worked with me consistently throughout the process to make sure that my documents were signed correctly.
In essence Russ, you did a great great job, and today I sit here with the strongest of patents and the greatest of gratitude towards you, so thank you very much. And if anybody else is out there looking like I was, Russ Weinzimmer & Associates is a great firm, and Russ was a great attorney to work with. Thank you.
Brett Stevens
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Anyone looking for a Patent Attorney who is efficient, knowledgeable, kind and whose fees are reasonable, call Russ Weinzimmer!
Because of Russ Weinzimmer, I have recently been issued a Notice of Allowance for a patent on my invention - the Chlorine Genie, a chlorine generator for sanitizing water. It has been quite an experience! My company is in California. I began the patent work two different times with California Patent Attorneys. Both were woefully inadequate in answering my calls or following up with our discussions and moving ahead with the patent work.When I decided to find another Patent Attorney, my wife decided she should go to the internet and find someone who was highly recommended by people who had actually had experience with the attorney. This proved invaluable to us! ... Read More She found Russ Weinzimmer (Strategic Patent Law). I was a little uneasy about working with someone who could not come to my office, see my invention, and talk about the strategy for obtaining a patent, but my wife felt we should go ahead and call Russ.
Even though we have never met Russ "eyeball to eyeball" he treated us with respect and encouragement from the very first telephone conversation. Russ answered my calls and emails in a timely manner. He worked closely with me in educating me as to the things I needed to do in order to give him the information he needed. We accomplished all the patent work by email and telephone and I felt I was getting his best efforts at all times.His assistant, Mary, has also been wonderful in relaying information and assisting me in any way needed. She had been efficient and kind in her dealings with me.
I would encourage anyone looking for a Patent Attorney who is efficient, knowledgeable, kind and whose fees are reasonable to call Russ Weinzimmer! I am thrilled with the Notice of Allowance I have received from the Patent Office and will continue my relationship with Russ on all my future Patent Work.
Daniel M. Tucker
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Don't listen to anyone that tells you that you can apply for a patent on your own — this is better left to the professionals.
Just a little note to say that I really appreciate you and your staff for the help with the patent process. This was a lot more complicated and challenging than I expected. I did a lot of research before contacting you, and I now know that I made the right choice. Don't listen to anyone that tells you that you can apply for a patent on your own — this is better left to the professionals. You and your staff are professionals, and I would strongly recommend your services.
Gus LeGros
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My first attorney fumbled the ball and Russ literally picked up his mess and turned lemons into lemonade!
If you're looking for a patent attorney that knows how to get the job done, then look no further. My first attorney fumbled the ball and Russ literally picked up his mess and turned lemons into lemonade... absolute legal genius.Ken Ceder
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Russ merges broad legal / patent experience and deep technical understanding, with a focus on business concerns.
I first hired Russ as an Attorney in 1993. Russ merges broad legal / patent experience and deep technical understanding, with a focus on growth-stage-appropriate business concerns. Patent applications done with Russ provide formidable protection, and are crafted to provide streamlined interaction with the PTO. Great Results, Expert, and Creative.
Brad Goldstein
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Russ has done an outstanding job of quantifying what is the essence of my invention and was able to clearly portray what sets my invention apart from others.
Russ has done an outstanding job of quantifying what is the essence of my invention. He identified the key relationships of different parts of my invention and was able to clearly portray what sets my invention apart from others. He really added value to my invention, as he was able to describe and realize aspects of it that I was oblivious to. He had such an understanding that after several conversations, he was able to define the essence of a machine that, at the beginning, he knew nothing about. ... Read More
Russ is an excellent listener and it is amazing to me that even though his website is one of the first to pop up and, I am sure, he is extremely busy, he has time to talk to insignificant me. I would highly recommend his services. My only caveat is that it took a little longer than I would have liked but patience is not my strongest suit. Thank You, Russ.
Barny LeBlanc
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It was a challenge for me to bring Russ into my world and into my mind, but it was a challenge he was obviously up for.
I would like to take this opportunity to commend Russ Weinzimmer and his staff for a job well done. Russ was faced with what I believe to be a unique challenge when he agreed to facilitate my desires for an industry-specific patent. I knew from the very beginning that this would require a vast amount of research, attention to detail, and back-and-forth communication. Russ was willing to take my calls, review my diagrams and charts, and was readily available to answer and ask questions, even at somewhat unconventional times. It was a challenge for me to bring Russ into my world and into my mind, but it was a challenge he was obviously up for. Myself and my family are so thankful that during our search for the best, God led us to Russ! I would recommend Russ and his staff to anyone seeking excellent and thorough service in the field of patent law!
John Hadley
I found Russ to be extremely knowledgeable, not only with his extensive experience of the patent process, but about the marketing aspect of my invention as well.
Russ and his team were very thorough, and directed me through each step of the patent process. When we spoke directly, I found Russ to be extremely knowledgeable, not only with his extensive experience of the patent process, but about the marketing aspect of my invention as well. Thanks Russ, I’m glad that my product Broom Mate is now Patent Pending.
Tracy Miller
Before hiring Russ, I had been through countless unsuccessful office actions over the course of several years while working with someone else.
Russ got my invention patented in very few office actions with the USPTO. Before hiring Russ, I had been through countless unsuccessful office actions over the course of several years while working with someone else. Russ immediately identified problems with the claim language and completely restructured the claims from the ground up, making them clear and definite, embodying the invention far more effectively than ever before. The USPTO recognized this right away, quickly leading to a notice of allowance. Thank you Russ!Taylor Kiel
Without Russ's help, I never would have challenged USPTO's findings and would have missed out on the opportunity to get a patent for my invention.
I want to thank you for the advice you gave me during our talk back in May. The USPTO had rejected all of my claims as being both obvious and anticipated by a prior invention. I was absolutely convinced that USPTO was right and that my invention was exactly the same as the prior invention. You advised me to carefully review the two inventions and not focus on their similarities but, instead, focus on their differences. I did as you advised and found several small differences, one of which I thought was significant. Based on that small but significant difference, I prepared a response to USPTO. Today I received a Notice of Allowance. Without your help, I never would have challenged USPTO's findings and would have missed out on the opportunity to get a patent for my invention. I can't thank you enough.Hector Hernandez
The big lesson for me was (after two patents done elsewhere): DO NOT begin any patent process without an expert Patent Attorney.
It was an absolute pleasure to work with Russ. I came to him with a difficult stressful situation with an ongoing patent from another firm. Russ was quick to respond, jumped right in, and did a superb job sizing up the work and cleaning it all up. He took the time to explain important things to me, and to have detailed conversations that just basically made the process super smooth in so many ways. I would easily have found myself with continuing financial headaches if I had not gone to Russ. The big lesson for me was (after two patents done elsewhere): DO NOT begin any patent process without an expert Patent Attorney who can be there for you through the various challenges that come with this kind of endeavor. I am confident in saying "speak to Russ first and let him show you the best way to go down the Patent Road, minus the potholes." HUGE thumbs up!Scott Naidus
Our previous lawyer messed up our patent case. Russ corrected their mistake and got my patent granted.
Russ is a great lawyer. He listened, didn't rush, explained things through thoroughly and made sure I understood all the legal jargon. He would even take my calls at pretty much any hour. It's nice to have a lawyer that you feel is really on your side, not just there to make money.Our previous lawyer messed up our patent case by submitting the application images wrong. Then tried charging us to fix his mistake. I immediately looked for a new lawyer and my first call was Russ. He had my back and was able to even prove that my previous lawyer messed up. He corrected their mistake and got my patent granted.
Will definitely use him for my future intellectual property filings!
Jasmine Arthur
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I learned more from Russ in five minutes than I had learned in five hours of my own research.
I wanted to give this testimonial after speaking with Russ today. I was attempting to patent an idea "on my own.” I tried calling local attorneys, but I was just as confused after speaking with them. Then I called Russ, and I learned more from him in five minutes than I had learned in five hours of my own research. He was very helpful, and from the beginning it was like talking to someone I had known forever. I would definitely recommend Russ before anyone else.
Jeff Herde
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I now have a Registered Trademark, and my business is thriving.
Russ at Russ Weinzimmer & Associates, PC and his staff are a true top notch organization! When I first called Russ, I seriously had no idea where to start to establish a Trademark. He put me at ease from the first moment of our discussion, and jumped right in to educate me on the process. I was off and running. His Paralegal Lori kept me informed every step of the way. I had no doubt that I was in good hands. Fast forward … I now have a Registered Trademark, and my business is thriving. I cannot thank Russ enough for his hard work and perseverance. Russ is a true professional, and a real inspiration to everything good in this world.
Rob Merrick
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He would work day and night with me one on one and walked me through the process.
Working with Russ on my project was great. I have never tried to get something patented before. He would work day and night with me one on one and walked me through the process. I am now patent pending. The man never sleeps!
Jason Adams
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Russ' questions gave me ideas that led to three new academic papers.
Russ' questions about the mathematical center of my antenna gave me ideas that led to three new academic papers. Russ is at the PhD level.Carey Rappaport
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Let's just say, my next 4 patent ideas ... will be written and submitted by Russ and his team!
As a new business owner and first time patent owner, Russ and his team have done an excellent job leading me step by step thru the whole process. I personally knew nothing about patents other than I had to have one in order to secure my ideas! Russ covered all the bases in the writing of my idea, even things I didn't know. Professional, accurate, and cost effective. Let's just say, my next 4 patent ideas ... will be written and submitted by Russ and his team!
Chris Coleman
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I am so happy with the way the patent is written. It covers it all.
When I began looking for a Patent Attorney I found many, but none with Russ Weinzimmer's reputation. I really did my homework. I needed to trust in an attorney.After three years of the examination process, we received our patent today. I am so happy with the way the patent is written. It covers it all. Russ has an amazing history with corporations. He is thorough, and will work well into the night to find a solution for just the right angle. It is very hard to find an experienced problem solver like Russ. He is an excellent attorney.
Patty O’Neill
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Russ actually took the time to understand the details of my invention.
Russ went above and beyond on my provisional patent application. He actually took the time to understand the details of my invention and we would even discuss my application during non-business hours.He works non stop to meet high expectations. Great work.
Daniel Azin
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It was both productive and a pleasure to work with Russ.
Russ is an excellent IP lawyer. He gets the technology bits, rolls out the IP approach, and finally leads and delivers the finished product. It was both productive and a pleasure to work with him.
Arman Garakani
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My utility patent was fully approved and granted. This has been a great experience!
At first when I thought of applying for a patent, I was overwhelmed. However, Russ made it easy to understand the process and really worked with me over the phone and through e-mail since I live in Tennessee. Russ took the time to go over every detail of my invention. He made my invention clear and concise in patent format. I am very appreciative of him and his firm. Russ had the ability to understand what I wanted to express about my design / invention in legal terms and with patent design drawings that are exceptional. His expertise has been critical to my patent application being approved by the Patent Office. My utility patent for an innovative ballet pointe shoe was fully approved and granted. This has been a great experience and I highly recommend Russ Weinzimmer and Associates, PC. I will be trusting him and his firm with my next invention that I want to patent!
Sandra Blunkall
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If a hardworking bulletproof Patent Attorney is what you need, then Russ is your guy.
My first invention was for the automobile industry. I used a television patent submission company, and they gave me a design patent that was useless. That patent is now nice wall art and nothing more, because it gave me no protection.
My second invention was a protective flip lid for the stainless steel tumbler market. I did a lot of homework, and most everything I read said that you need a good patent attorney to protect your idea. I live in South Carolina, so patent attorneys close to me are not easy to find. I took to the internet and came across Russ Weinzimmer. His website stated that the patent attorney need not be local, so I gave him a call. Russ was very patient with me, and we spoke on several occasions before I hired him to work on my patent. This allowed me to be comfortable with him, and to figure out what I wanted.
He explained the entire process to me, and the time that it generally would take to get a patent. Once he got started, there was constant contact, and even if he was with another client he was quick to return my calls. He did give me a lot of home work in looking through prior art found in the patent search to ensure that there was nothing like my invention on the market or previously patented. I appreciated being involved, because that patent process is a long one.
Once all claims were done, Russ gave me a call and said that he was sending me the draft of my Patent Application. I read it over and was satisfied, and told him that it was ready to file. A day or so later he called me back and said that he was not satisfied, and wanted to work on it some more. After a few more days, he sent me the now final draft, and I must say that I was satisfied with the first draft, but the final draft was outstanding. I do appreciate someone that has to be more satisfied with his work than his customer. That type of work ethic is hard to find in this day and time. ... Read More
If a hardworking bulletproof Patent Attorney is what you need, then Russ is your guy. I look forward to working with Russ and his team again in the very near future for my next project.
Thomas Taylor
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Russ's technical abilities are superior, and his legal knowledge is substantial.
Russ is a terrific patent attorney with a tremendous experience set. Having worked closely with him in his role as Chief Patent Counsel at the highly respected Cognex Corporation, I was highly impressed with his abilities as a patent practitioner. His technical abilities are superior, and his legal knowledge is substantial. He receives my highest recommendation.
Bill Loginov
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Russ was crucial in filing several US Patents on my behalf.
To whom it may concern, Russ and I worked closely over a period of several years. He was crucial in filing several US Patents on my behalf. His technical background was extremely helpful in understanding/modifying and enhancing my patent ideas. It was a joy to work with Russ on many levels.
Joe Scola
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In my humble estimation, Russ and his staff are the best in the industry.
First and foremost, I would like to thank Russ and his team for their diligence and dedication. I've had the pleasure of working with Russ over the past 5 years in obtaining my patent. From the start, I found Russ knowledgeable, energetic, and most of all very professional. I often had doubts about the patent process, and made numerous calls to Russ.
Each and every time Russ or someone from his staff would always either return my calls, or address them on the spot putting me at ease. The entire staff is very friendly, and most of all trustworthy. Mary MacKinnon Boyd was excellent at keeping me in the loop about all the administrative aspects regarding the patent process. In my humble estimation, Russ and his staff are the best in the industry. I have and will continue to recommend anyone seeking a patent to this knowledgeable firm. ... Read More For anyone reading this testimonial with any questions about the veracity of these comments, feel free to contact me -- that is how much I believe in this team!
Anthony McCoy
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I got my patent allowed with only ONE Office Action.
Russ spent a lot of time explaining patents and the process to me. He kept me well-informed along the way and was very helpful. I got my patent allowed with only ONE Office Action. That saved me at least $6,000 based on what usually happens. Thank you Russ. This will be a real game changer for me!
Gary Sinyard
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Highly competent, knowledgeable, prompt, and personable.
Russ has been superb in all aspects of our several patent and trademark searches, technical aspects and filings. Highly competent, knowledgeable, prompt, and personable. All with very fair and competitive fees. We will continue to utilize Russ' expertise into the future!
Keith MacLeod
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Russ's friendly personality has made our stressful situations much easier.
The Patent Infringement Defense Letter service provided by Russ Weinzimmer has been outstanding. His friendly personality has made our stressful situations much easier. He successfully helped us through several issues with his knowledge and experience in Patent Law. We will continue to look to him for guidance, and can count on him to get things done. Thank you Russ!Steven Fountain
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Don’t waste your time looking for another patent attorney.
Don’t waste your time looking for another patent attorney. Every other patent attorney that I talked to was all about how much money that they could receive before the process even started. When I talked to Russ, I explained to him that I had a pregnant wife, was a compensated veteran from the war in Iraq, and I was working the best I could to support my family while attending night classes in college. I told him that I had a wonderful idea called the CORD CUFF, but I knew that I couldn’t pay the upfront money it takes to get things off the ground. Russ simply said first off, "I want to thank you for your service to our country, and congrats on the upcoming child".
He took the time to explain to me that the steps we have to take don’t have to be rushed. I could have never done this without this compassionate man. He took the time whenever I called to answer any question, and assured me that everything is under control. When money was tight, Russ would say, "Just send in a little payment here and there, but put that family first". He said, "I have you covered on this end". We started this process in 2009, and I am proud to say that my Ribbon Copy of my Patent on the CORD CUFF was sent to me by overnight delivery. I can’t say enough about him and his firm. ... Read More When the Patent Office made a mistake with the paperwork, he and his people were right on top of things to ensure that the problem was corrected with perfect results. He even paid money out of his own pocket to fix the mess. I am truly satisfied with everything Russ Weinzimmer and his firm have done to help realize my dream for me and my family.
Dustin Watts
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You were right … the claim set you finished was awesome indeed!!
Beautiful work!! We appreciate the detail & extensive explanation of our product. You were right … the claim set you finished was awesome indeed!! Real happy with the drawings.
Penny Lindberg & Teresa Cronin
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Russ and his firm have done an amazing job with the sketches and detailed description of my patent!
As a new first time inventor and patent owner I was unsure as to which direction to take when it came to securing a legal patent for myself. I spoke to Russ on several occasions and he was very informative as to what steps were involved in securing my patent.
Russ was very patient and personally involved in answering all of my questions and worked diligently to help secure my idea. After several conversations with Russ, I felt very confident in my decision in contacting his firm.
Russ and his firm have done an amazing job with the sketches and detailed description of my patent! I highly recommend Russ Weinzimmer and his Associates when it comes to anyone searching for a professional and knowledgeable patent attorney!! ... Read More
Bobbie W. Allen
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Harry Selker, MD, PhD
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William Silver
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They exceeded my HIGHEST expectations by a factor of four and made me think, “Russ never sleeps.”
Stop searching for a patent attorney and start strategizing your intellectual property protection with Russ Weinzimmer & Associates P.C..
What a relief in finding a competent attorney who not only “gets it” and is personally available but who will also add value to projects both large and small. In this day and age your product needs the ‘Strategic Patent Law’ advantage.
Russ’ analytical and ‘hands on’ approach helped me to realize what I had actually invented! Russ deconstructed our sustainable, mobile shelter and showed me that we had seven novel, patentable features within our ‘base design.’ In doing so, broader market protection was realized while numerous licensing and revenue streams were created. ... Read More
Can you imagine a 5-hour conference call with your patent attorney? This is exactly what I experienced during the course of working with Russ and his team of professionals. They exceeded my HIGHEST expectations by a factor of four and made me think, “Russ never sleeps.”
If you are serious about your product development and protection and tapping into its full market potential; look no further than Russ Weinzimmer & Associates P.C..
Micah Andretich
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In addition to his legal skills, Russ impressed me with his technical ability and marketing insight.
Russ is an excellent patent attorney and a great Legal Counsel for Interpose LLC. He has a great ability to see the bigger picture, and is a valuable asset to our management board. In addition to his legal skills, Russ impressed me with his technical ability and marketing insight. On a more personal level - Russ is a straight shooter, dependable, trustworthy, and pleasant human being.
Isaac Rubinstein
