Michael P Kehoskie

US Patent:

6644123, Nov 11, 2003

Filed:

Dec 23, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/471847

Inventors:

Raymond A. Lia - Auburn NY
Robert L. Vivenzio - Auburn NY
James M. Baxter - Jordan NY
Michael Kehoskie - Jordan NY

Assignee:

Welch Allyn, Inc. - Skaneateles Falls NY

International Classification:

G01L 700

US Classification:

73700, 73715

Abstract:

A low-mass pointer element for a pressure measuring mechanism is made from a lightweight plastic paper material and includes a center hub having a through aperture which is sized to accommodate a rotatable shaft end of the pressure measuring mechanism. An indicating end of the pointer element is sloped downwardly toward a dial face relative to the center hub to prevent parallax along with a counterbalancing portion. The indicating end is inwardly tapered to a flattened distal end to provide equivalent stiffness, but with considerably less mass so as to significantly reduce stress loads on a corresponding movement mechanism.

US Patent:

7422559, Sep 9, 2008

Filed:

Jun 16, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/869822

Inventors:

Michael P. Kehoskie - Auburn NY, US
Thomas W. Karpen - Skaneateles NY, US
Allan I. Krauter - Skaneateles NY, US
Raymond A. Lia - Auburn NY, US
Bradford Morse - Syracuse NY, US
Kenneth Von Felten - Freeville NY, US

Assignee:

GE Inspection Technologies, LP - Lewiston PA

International Classification:

A61B 1/005
G01N 21/00
H04N 7/18

US Classification:

600140, 600156, 348 82, 3562414

Abstract:

A borescope device having an insertion tube, a camera head assembly, and a fluid supply system. The camera assembly includes through holes allowing fluid escape. The fluid supply system is controllable to force fluid through the through holes. The fluid supply system may be actuated to cool the camera head assembly.

US Patent:

54640075, Nov 7, 1995

Filed:

Feb 23, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/200383

Inventors:

Allan I. Krauter - Syracuse NY
Robert L. Vivenzio - Auburn NY
Michael P. Kehoskie - Jordan NY

Assignee:

Welch Allyn, Inc. - Skaneateles Falls NY

International Classification:

A61B 100

US Classification:

600144

Abstract:

A fluid insensitive system for braking the displacement cables of an endoscopic insertion tube wherein at least one control wheel is mounted on the outside of the insertion tube control housing. A brake disc is slidably mounted adjacent the control wheel and is moved in and out of engagement with the wheel by an actuator. A ratchet mechanism acts between the control wheel and the brake disc to apply a restraining force against the wheel when the wheel and the brake disc are in engagement.

US Patent:

54962609, Mar 5, 1996

Filed:

May 16, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/243390

Inventors:

Allan I. Krauter - Syracuse NY
Michael P. Kehoskie - Jordan NY
Robert L. Vivenzio - Auburn NY

Assignee:

Welch Allyn, Inc. - Skaneateles Falls NY

International Classification:

A61B 100
A61B 1005

US Classification:

600148

Abstract:

A manually rotated knob drive mechanism incorporates a torque override feature. If the knob turning force exceeds a predetermined torque limit the feature permits slippage between the knob and the associated stem or drive shaft. The knob can continue to rotate, under slippage, until the knob and stem are aligned at a predetermined mutual orientation, or home position. This occurs at only one home position. The torque override feature is formed of an insert molded into the knob, and having a bore in which there is an annular shoulder. A hub member fits into the insert and has an annular surface that faces the insert shoulder. The hub member attaches to the stem or shaft and a spring yieldably urges the hub member against the insert. There are protuberances on the insert shoulder and corresponding grooves or recesses on the hub member annular surface, which coincide with one another only at the home position. The knob drive can be employed on the steering control handle of a borescope, endoscope or guide tube.

US Patent:

D3950840, Jun 9, 1998

Filed:

Nov 13, 1996

Appl. No.:

D/062354

Inventors:

Allan I. Krauter - Syracuse NY
Michael Kehoskie - Jordan NY
Susan E. Reilly - Syracuse NY
Scott Ryan - Skaneateles NY
Deborah A. Laun - Syracuse NY
Frank J. Witkowski - Syracuse NY

Assignee:

Welch Allyn, Inc. - Skaneateles Falls NY

International Classification:

2402

US Classification:

D24137

US Patent:

50619950, Oct 29, 1991

Filed:

Aug 27, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/573870

Inventors:

Raymond A. Lia - Auburn NY
Michael Kehoskie - Auburn NY
Richard A. Kokosa - Skaneateles NY

Assignee:

Welch Allyn, Inc. - Skaneateles Falls NY

International Classification:

H04N 718
A61B 16
G02B 66

US Classification:

358 98

Abstract:

Two or three fiber optic cables, each adapted for a particular purpose is provided in the insertion tube of an endoscope/borescope for illuminating an object to be viewed. The proximal end of the insertion tube is positioned adjacent a source of light. A device is provided for rotating the proximal end of the insertion tube to position one or more of the fiber optic bundles in optical alignment with the source of light to illuminate the object to be viewed with the desired light. Alternatively, an individual bundle can be illuminated by insertion in a proper receptacle in an interconnecting module positioned in optical alignment with a light source.

US Patent:

55757553, Nov 19, 1996

Filed:

Feb 13, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/388280

Inventors:

Allan I. Krauter - Syracuse NY
Michael Kehoskie - Jordan NY

Assignee:

Welch Allyn, Inc. - Skaneateles Falls NY

International Classification:

A61B 100

US Classification:

600148

Abstract:

A fluid insensitive system for braking the displacement cables in an endoscopic insertion tube wherein at least one control wheel is mounted on the outside of the insertion tube control housing. A brake disc is mounted adjacent the control wheel and is moved in and out of engagement with the wheel by an actuator. A plurality of spring loaded detent pins are slidably carried within the control wheel for engaging a series of depressions in the brake disk to form a restraining ratchet mechanism.

US Patent:

54352967, Jul 25, 1995

Filed:

Jun 11, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/075330

Inventors:

Robert L. Vivenzio - Auburn NY
Allan I. Krauter - Syracuse NY
Michael P. Kehoskie - Jordan NY

Assignee:

Welch Allyn, Inc. - Skaneateles Falls NY

International Classification:

A61B 101

US Classification:

600146

Abstract:

An Endoscope having at least one control cable wherein a helically wound cylindrical spring is passed over one end of the cable and is crimped into deforming contact against the cable. Melted solder is flowed over and through the spring to wet the spring and the cable surfaces. The solder is allowed to solidify thus creating a strong joint between the cable and the spring.