David A Schiff

US Patent:

8157125, Apr 17, 2012

Filed:

Apr 19, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/737644

Inventors:

David Schiff - Philadelphia PA, US

Assignee:

MTS Medication Technologies, Inc. - St. Peterson FL

International Classification:

B65H 5/00

US Classification:

221 74, 221197, 221287, 221302, 221 71

Abstract:

Improved solid pharmaceutical dispensing systems and methods provide direct transfer of doses from bulk blister packaging material. In a preferred embodiment, the invention comprises a positioning mechanism that alters the spacing between portions of a de-blister apparatus. The de-blister apparatus comprises a de-blister roller, cylinder or elongated cylindrical toothed gear which pushes against a first side of packaging material to remove individual doses from a conventional blister package. The apparatus may operate under manual or automatic control and preferably includes adjustable or movable package holding rollers which are preferably aligned with portions of packaging material between the rows of blister cavities at a side of the packaging material opposite the side at which the roller or cylinder is located. The de-blister apparatus enables the rapid removal of solid pharmaceutical or nutraceutical products from blister cavities and provides a convenient mechanism for altering the device in order to accommodate different sizes of packaging material.

US Patent:

20110220176, Sep 15, 2011

Filed:

Feb 25, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/035621

Inventors:

Jason Halpern - Collingswood NJ, US
Peter Bressler - Philadelphia PA, US
David R. Schiff - Highland Park NJ, US
Chris Phelan - Philadelphia PA, US
Patrick Murphy - Collingswood NJ, US

Assignee:

POWERFLOWER SOLAR LLC - Haddonfield NJ

International Classification:

H01L 31/052

US Classification:

136246

Abstract:

A solar power generation device comprising a power subunit comprising an array configured to collect solar radiation, and a control subunit removably connected to the power subunit and configured to provide control and motion to the power subunit. The array includes at least one solar module and a pivoting means configured to facilitate movement of the at least one solar module from a closed configuration to an open configuration. The power subunit includes a frame configured to support and move the array. The control subunit includes a tracking system configured to position the array relative to a the sun to maximize collection of solar radiation. When not in use, the solar power generation device may be stacked in a closed configuration with other similar devices on a pallet or other storage device.

US Patent:

20130175363, Jul 11, 2013

Filed:

Jan 9, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/737593

Inventors:

Antonio Gatta - Philadelphia PA, US
Christopher Murray - Philadelphia PA, US
Christopher Phelan - Collingswood NJ, US
David Schiff - Highland Park NJ, US
Mathieu Zastawny - Philadelphia PA, US

Assignee:

CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY - Walnut Creek CA

International Classification:

B05B 7/24
B65D 1/40
B05B 15/00

US Classification:

239308, 222325, 220676

Abstract:

A sprayer system has a tank for containing water, a cartridge for containing a dispersible substance, and a sprayer for being in fluid communication with the tank and the cartridge. The sprayer includes a housing with a receptacle for removably receiving the cartridge. A pump is mounted to the housing and in fluid communication with a first passageway carried by the housing. The pump draws the water from the tank into the first passageway while the sprayer is in fluid communication with the tank. A second passageway is carried by the housing and in fluid communication with both the receptacle and the first passageway for supplying the dispersible substance from the cartridge to the first passageway and, thereby, forming the dispersion in response to operation of the pump while the receptacle is in receipt of the cartridge and the sprayer is in fluid communication with the tank.

US Patent:

20130219721, Aug 29, 2013

Filed:

Dec 17, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/716441

Inventors:

John Coleman - Philadelphia PA, US
Siddharth Gulati - Raritan NJ, US
David Noble - Wallingford CT, US
Andrew Pennella - Milford CT, US
David Schiff - Highland Park NJ, US

Assignee:

Eveready Battery Company Inc. - St Louis MO

International Classification:

B26B 21/44

US Classification:

30 41

Abstract:

A safety razor adapted to deliver a non-solid shaving aid material during normal use includes a handle, a razor cartridge and a reservoir for the shaving aid material in fluid communication with an applicator of the razor cartridge. A linkage extends from the reservoir to the razor cartridge. Pivotal movement of the razor cartridge away from its at-rest position causes the linkage to move relative to both the razor cartridge and the reservoir and in particular away from the reservoir. A plug of the linkage is removed from a vent aperture of the reservoir providing pressure relief for any partial vacuum caused from dispensing a portion of the shaving aid material. In the at-rest position the plug seals the vent and helps alleviate unwanted drooling of the shaving aid material when the safety razor is not in use.

US Patent:

52482863, Sep 28, 1993

Filed:

May 29, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/891178

Inventors:

William T. Wilkinson - Chesapeake City MD
Peter W. Bressler - Philadelphia PA
David R. Schiff - Philadelphia PA
Eric A. Schneider - Philadelphia PA

International Classification:

A63B 1700

US Classification:

482 52

Abstract:

An exercise step/bench for aerobic climbing and dance includes a base in the form of a horizontal platform having a downwardly and outwardly extending apron. A leg is reverseably mounted against the apron at each corner of the platform. The reverseable mounting of the legs permits height adjustment in accordance with the orientation of each leg.

US Patent:

D3209504, Oct 22, 1991

Filed:

Mar 31, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/332321

Inventors:

Peter W. Bressler - Philadelphia PA
Albert C. Paulowitz - Kennett Square PA
David R. Schiff - Philadelphia PA
Thomas R. Krishan - Newtown Square PA

Assignee:

Litton Systems, Inc. - Springfield PA

US Classification:

D10107

US Patent:

51180960, Jun 2, 1992

Filed:

Jun 21, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/718754

Inventors:

William T. Wilkinson - Chesapeake City MD
Peter W. Bressler - Philadelphia PA
David R. Schiff - Philadelphia PA
Eric A. Schneider - Philadelphia PA

International Classification:

A63B 500

US Classification:

482 52

Abstract:

An exercise step/bench for aerobic climbing and dance includes a base in the form of a horizontal platform having a downwardly and outwardly extending apron. A leg is reverseably mounted against the apron at each corner of the platform. The reverseable mounting of the legs permits height adjustment in accordance with the orientation of each leg.

US Patent:

49814532, Jan 1, 1991

Filed:

Mar 31, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/332322

Inventors:

Thomas R. Krishan - Newtown Square PA
Peter W. Bressler - Philadelphia PA
Harry F. Buschmeier - Lester PA
Fernando M. Guidone - Exton PA
Eugene F. Keohane - Philadelphia PA
Robert J. Malloy - Drexel Hill PA
Albert C. Paulovitz - Kennett Square PA
David R. Schiff - Philadelphia PA
Nicholas M. Tinari - Havertown PA
John G. Vattima - Prospect Park PA

Assignee:

Litton Systems, Inc. - Springfield PA

International Classification:

B63B 2214

US Classification:

441 6

Abstract:

An emergency position indicating radio beacon is controlled by an annular switch ring which rotates to ON, OFF, SET, and TEST positions. In the SET position, the buoy transmitter automatically turns on in response to removal of the buoy from a mounting bracket. A light and an audible alarm on the buoy are activated during buoy transmission to alert an operator to the transmission in order to avoid false alarms. The mounting bracket automatically releases and ejects the buoy in an emergency situation in response to ambient water pressure, or the buoy may be manually removed from the bracket for deployment.