John L Vickers

US Patent:

6579455, Jun 17, 2003

Filed:

May 30, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/580529

Inventors:

Tom Muzik - Thousand Oaks CA
John W. Vickers - Simi Valley CA
John Cannistra - Thousand Oaks CA

Assignee:

PTI Advanced Filtration - Oxnard CA

International Classification:

B01D 35157

US Classification:

210234, 210418, 210443, 13762818, 2511499

Abstract:

A filter canister is disclosed that includes a main body having a top. An inlet port is positioned on the top of the main body and an outlet port also positioned on the top of the main body, offset from the inlet port by a predetermined distance. A filter cartridge is positioned within the main body that has an outlet end that sealingly engages the outlet port. An inlet port identifier is associated with the inlet port, and an outlet port identifier is associated with the outlet port. A valve is also disclosed that operates in connection with the filter canister.

US Patent:

60472464, Apr 4, 2000

Filed:

May 23, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/863105

Inventors:

John W. Vickers - Santa Ana CA
Jim H. Stedt - Santa Ana CA

International Classification:

H03S 904

US Classification:

702105

Abstract:

A computer-controlled ultrasonic cleaning system (10) that is designed to clean various articles ranging from integrated-circuit silicone wafers and hard disk platters to small mechanical components. The system (10) utilizes an electronic system which operates in combination with a computer (12) and software (14) to activate a plurality of crystal transducers (32). The crystal transducers (32), which are located on the lower surface of a cleaning tank (40) convert electrical energy, supplied by the electronic system, to acoustic/mechanical energy with a conversion efficiency near 80 percent. The system software includes a program that automatically calibrates the system and corrects crystal-to-crystal deficiencies to maintain the system (10) in a peak operating condition.

US Patent:

39322629, Jan 13, 1976

Filed:

Oct 15, 1973

Appl. No.:

5/406296

Inventors:

Mario R. Stevens - Glendora CA
John Michael Vickers - La Canada CA

Assignee:

California Institute of Technology - Pasadena CA

International Classification:

B01k 500

US Classification:

204299

Abstract:

An electrophoresis unit for use in conducting electrophoretic analysis of specimens is disclosed. The unit includes a sealable container in which a substrate mounted specimen is suspended in an electrolytic vapor. A heating unit is employed to heat a supply of electrolyte to produce the vapor. The substrate is suspended within the container by being attached between a pair of clips which also serve as electrodes to which a direct current power source may be connected.