TOBI D MENGLE
Pilots at Lincoln Rd, Lincoln Heights, PA

6895130, May 17, 2005

Feb 4, 2003

10/357799

Tobi Mengle - Birdsboro PA, US

G02B006/00, G01J005/08

385 12, 25022711

An arrangement for measuring the true position of a diaphragm within a diaphragm valve assembly utilizes an optical probe in conjunction with a reflective surface formed on the backside of the diaphragm membrane. An optical test signal is launched from a source (such as an LED or laser) along a waveguide (such as an optical fiber) so as to impinge upon the reflective surface of the membrane. The reflected test signal is then coupled back into the waveguide and directed toward an optical receiving device. The received optical signal is translated into an electrical signal that is used as an indication of the “state” of the diaphragm. That is, as the diaphragm membrane moves between the “open” and “closed” position, the membrane surface will be deformed and thus modify the amount of reflected optical signal that is directed back into the probe. Therefore, the true position of the diaphragm can be determined by monitoring the generated electrical signal from the optical probe. Position values between the “open” and “closed” positions can also be determined, as well as the fluid pressure on the process side of the diaphragm.

8590173, Nov 26, 2013

Mar 1, 2011

13/037747

Tobi D. Mengle - Birdsboro PA, US

F26B 21/06

34259, 34265, 209390, 209402, 219679, 219690, 156 64, 1562755, 423 45, 438795, 585 1

A microwave source is used in conjunction with a waveguide and microwave window aperture to direct controlled microwave energy into the housing of a filter. The microwave energy will heat and vaporize any fluid present on the filter material, preventing the filter from “wetting” and becoming unusable.

2003000, Jan 2, 2003

Jun 28, 2002

10/185635

Tobi Mengle - Birdsboro PA, US

G01R027/26

324/662000

An arrangement for measuring the true position of a diaphragm within a diaphragm valve assembly utilizes a thin conductive element disposed in the valve between the diaphragm membrane and the actuator. The conductive element and the valve body are then used as the plates of a parallel plate capacitor, where the measured capacitance will vary as a function of the position of the diaphragm membrane, having a first value when the diaphragm is in the “open” position and a second value when the diaphragm is in the “closed” position. Position values between the “open” and “closed” positions can also be determined, as well as the presence of different fluids within the valve body when the valve is in the “open” position.

7503670, Mar 17, 2009

Jul 20, 2006

11/489972

Tobi D. Mengle - Birdsboro PA, US

F21L 4/04

362202, 362806

A novelty flashlight in the form of a sparkplug, with a set of LEDs (or other appropriate light emitting devices) included in the conventional “spark” emitting end of the plug. A battery source and micro-controller are included within the sparkplug housing and used to turn the LEDs “on” and “off”. In particular, the LEDs may be controlled to strobe at a rate that simulates the actual sparking of an automotive sparkplug. Alternatively, the pulsing of the LEDs may be fast enough such that the LEDs appear to be always “on”. An activation button is included on the outer housing the sparkplug for a user to control the operation of the flashlight.