Paul M Gergets

US Patent:

6966682, Nov 22, 2005

Filed:

Jun 11, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/459076

Inventors:

George R. Frank - Crown Point IN, US
Paul M. Gergets - Crown Point IN, US

Assignee:

Federal Signal Corporation - University Park IL

International Classification:

F21V029/00

US Classification:

362544, 362542, 362549, 362548, 362185, 362368

Abstract:

A signaling system for mounting to an exterior surface of an emergency vehicle opposite an interior surface of the vehicle to which objects are mounted is provided. The signaling system includes a light bar having a plurality of signaling devices supported on and distributed along a base member and enclosed by a cover. A plate is secured to the exterior surface of the emergency vehicle by one or more fasteners of a first type, which pass through the vehicle into its interior. The plate includes a surface for engaging the base of the light bar such that the light bar can be suspended from the plate. An opening is provided in the plate for communicating electrical wiring to the light bar. One or more fasteners of a second type that do not pass through the surface of the vehicle into its interior are provided for securing the light bar to the plate and thereby the exterior surface of the emergency vehicle such that the light bar can be removed from the exterior surface of the vehicle without removing the fasteners of the first type, which hold the plate to the vehicle.

US Patent:

7476013, Jan 13, 2009

Filed:

Mar 31, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/394752

Inventors:

Paul M. Gergets - Saint John IN, US
Vince S. Fleszewski - Crown Point IN, US
Allan J. Mostello - Crown Point IN, US

Assignee:

Federal Signal Corporation - Oakbrook IL

International Classification:

B60Q 1/00

US Classification:

362493, 362542, 362543, 362544, 34042623, 340293, 34081573

Abstract:

A light bar is described that is of a modular construction based on one or more large circuit boards that are populated with light beam assemblies and then fastened to an interior space of the light bar housing. Keys that automatically align the light beam assemblies on each of the boards precisely control placement of the assemblies on the board. In turn, each of the boards is keyed to the interior of the light bar housing so that when the board is fastened to the housing the light beam assemblies are automatically registered into alignment with the lenses in the housing so that the beams from the assemblies are properly oriented. The light bar is inexpensive to fabricate and can be assembled quickly and reliably, yet it provides for a high degree of customization, which is a requirement in the emergency vehicle lighting industry.

US Patent:

7905640, Mar 15, 2011

Filed:

Jan 8, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/350506

Inventors:

Paul M. Gergets - Saint John IN, US
Vince S. Fleszewski - Crown Point IN, US
Allan J. Mostello - Crown Point IN, US

Assignee:

Federal Signal Corporation - Oakbrook IL

International Classification:

B60Q 1/00

US Classification:

362493, 362646, 362542, 362543

Abstract:

A light bar is described that is of a modular construction based on one or more large circuit boards that are populated with light beam assemblies and then fastened to an interior space of the light bar housing. Keys that automatically align the light beam assemblies on each of the boards precisely control placement of the assemblies on the board. In turn, each of the boards is keyed to the interior of the light bar housing so that when the board is fastened to the housing the light beam assemblies are automatically registered into alignment with the lenses in the housing so that the beams from the assemblies are properly oriented. The light bar is inexpensive to fabricate and can be assembled quickly and reliably, yet it provides for a high degree of customization, which is a requirement in the emergency vehicle lighting industry.

US Patent:

20070195939, Aug 23, 2007

Filed:

Oct 10, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/548209

Inventors:

Gregory Sink - Frankfort IL, US
Paul Gergets - Saint John IN, US

Assignee:

Federal Signal Corporation - Oakbrook IL

International Classification:

H04M 11/04

US Classification:

379037000

Abstract:

An emergency system for a vehicle integrates many disparate equipment into single housing. In one embodiment of the invention, the emergency system is a light bar. The light bar houses various modules for monitoring and responding to events. Example modules include license plate recognition systems and chemical agent detection sensors. The light bar also houses at least one transceiver for wirelessly connecting the light bar to a wide area network, allowing the modules in the light bar to communicate data to and from a remote site. A data terminal in the vehicle is connected to the light bar and receives and displays data to the vehicle operate generated by the modules in the light bar and also from data received over the network.

US Patent:

46298410, Dec 16, 1986

Filed:

Sep 24, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/654301

Inventors:

Richard Riback - Highland Park IL
Brian Lau - Chicago IL
Paul Gergets - Oak Lawn IL

Assignee:

Expert Corporation - Chicago IL

International Classification:

H01H 3518

US Classification:

200153A

Abstract:

A hermetically sealed float switch having a bistable ball cage therein. The ball cage is free to pivot between either of two spring biased, over center positions responsive to the position of a ball which is free to roll from either end of the race through the cage to the other end of the race. An over center spring holds the ball cage in its last operated position. A safety arm prevents the ball cage from changing its attitude in any manner which, if uncontrolled, might permit the ball to escape into an inoperative position which might capture it behind the ball cage. Adjustment is provided for the on and off levels of the switch responsive to tether length.

US Patent:

52638294, Nov 23, 1993

Filed:

Aug 28, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/938028

Inventors:

Paul Gergets - Dyer IN

Assignee:

Tuthill Corporation - Hinsdale IL

International Classification:

F04B 3906

US Classification:

417420

Abstract:

A magnetic drive mechanism and cooling system for driving a rotary pump having a magnetic rotary drive member with a recess therein. A magnetic rotary driven member is located in the recess of the drive member. A container is located between the drive member and the driven member for preventing the escape of cooling fluids circulated therein. Inlet and outlet fluid passages extend through the housing of the drive mechanism to the fluid containment area. Another fluid passage extends from the fluid containment area into the chamber of the pump. A cooling fluid is pumped through the fluid passages at a higher pressure than the pressure of the pumped fluid within the pump to prevent flow of the pumped fluid into the fluid passages and containment area of the drive mechanism to avoid contamination thereof while the cooling fluid is circulated to cool the driven member.

US Patent:

54944163, Feb 27, 1996

Filed:

Nov 30, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/346848

Inventors:

Paul Gergets - Dyer IN

Assignee:

Tuthill Corporation - Chicago IL

International Classification:

F04B 1700
F04B 3914

US Classification:

417420

Abstract:

A positive displacement pump and thrust bearing assembly having a housing defining an internal fluid chamber having front and rear inner walls. A rotor having a front face and a rear face is positioned in the fluid chamber. Each of the faces of the rotor is spaced apart from a corresponding inner wall of the fluid chamber to define predetermined clearances therebetween. A shaft is connected at a first end to the rotor to effect rotation thereof. A sealed container surrounds and encloses a second end of the shaft and is in fluid communication with the fluid chamber. The thrust bearing assembly is positioned within the container and includes an adjusting sleeve and an adjusting plate. The adjusting sleeve is attachable to the housing and includes a central bore through which the shaft extends. The adjusting plate is connectable to the shaft such that the sleeve is located between the housing and the adjusting plate.

US Patent:

51658682, Nov 24, 1992

Filed:

Apr 29, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/693970

Inventors:

Paul Gergets - Dyer IN
Michael Mulcahy - Tinley Park IL

Assignee:

Tuthill Corporation - Hinsdale IL

International Classification:

F04B 1700

US Classification:

417366

Abstract:

A magnetically driven pump and drive mechanism having a rotary driving member with a recess therein and a first magnetic surface thereon, a rotary driven member located in the recess of the driving member and having a second magnetic surface on its periphery, a container located between the drive member and the driven member for preventing the escape of cooling fluids circulated therein, a hub connected to the rotary driven member, at least one port through the hub providing for the passage of fluid from the first side of the hub to the second side of the hub, and a gap between the driven member and the container which provides a second fluid passage between the first side of the hub and the second side of the hub. The port and gap combine to provide a fluid circulation path to allow constant fluid circulation between the first side of the hub and the second side of the hub, thereby cooling the rotary driven member.