TROY ALLEN PONGRATZ
Pilots at 32 Ave, Minneapolis, MN
License number
Minnesota A2515128
Issued Date
Apr 2015
Expiration Date
Apr 2017
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
3204 32Nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Professional information
Troy Pongratz
Position:
Owner at Pongratz Engineering, LLC, President / Senior Design Eng. at Pongratz Engineering, LLC
Location:
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
Industry:
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Work:
Pongratz Engineering, LLC
since Dec 2005
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Owner
Pongratz Engineering, LLC
since Dec 2005
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President / Senior Design Eng.
AbleNet Inc.
May 2003 - Dec 2005
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Senior design eng.
Education:
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2001 - 2003
MSME, Mechanical Eng.
MSME, Mechanical Eng.
Skills:
Product design, Ergonomics, Plastic part design, Electronic devices, Hand held devices, SolidWorks expert, Prototyping services FDM models, Documentation
Optical Power Modulation Vital Sign Detection Method And Measurement Device
US Patent:
2013032, Dec 5, 2013
Filed:
Jun 17, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/919685
Inventors:
- Hertfordshire, GB
Thomas A. Borgos - Lino Lakes MN, US
Troy Pongratz - Minneapolis MN, US
Thomas A. Borgos - Lino Lakes MN, US
Troy Pongratz - Minneapolis MN, US
International Classification:
A61B 5/021, A61B 5/02, A61B 5/022, A61B 5/00
US Classification:
600480, 600479
Abstract:
A vital sign measurement device includes a sensor fixation device, a sensor frame, an optical sensing system, and an output unit. The sensor fixation device is adapted to be placed against an anatomical location of a subject. The optical sensing system includes an optical waveguide, an optical source device to supply optical energy to the optical waveguide, and an optical detector to detect an amount of optical energy exiting the optical waveguide. The optical sensing system is adapted to sense an arterial pulse from the compression or flexing of at least a portion of the optical waveguide resulting in reduction of the amount of light exiting the optical waveguide. The output unit is configured to receive a signal indicative of the amount of light exiting the optical waveguide and to generate a measure of the vital sign based at least in part on the received signal.
Waveguide And Optical Motion Sensor Using Optical Power Modulation
US Patent:
7657135, Feb 2, 2010
Filed:
Nov 19, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/273736
Inventors:
John A. Borgos - Shoreview MN, US
Thomas A. Borgos - Lino Lakes MN, US
Troy Pongratz - Minneapolis MN, US
Thomas A. Borgos - Lino Lakes MN, US
Troy Pongratz - Minneapolis MN, US
International Classification:
G02B 6/00, G01J 1/56, A61B 5/02
US Classification:
385 12, 385 13, 385 1, 385 88, 25022711, 25022714, 25023119, 600500, 600485, 600481
Abstract:
An optical motion sensing device included a sensor frame defining an opening, a sensor pad disposed in the opening, an optical sensing system adapted to detect an amount of movement of the sensor pad in the sensor frame, and an output unit. The optical sensing system includes an optical waveguide, an optical source device, and an optical detector. The optical waveguide is positioned within the sensor frame such that the movement of the sensor pad results in the flexing or compressing of the optical waveguide. The optical source device supplies optical energy to the optical waveguide. The optical detector detects an amount of optical energy exiting the optical waveguide. The output unit is configured to receive a signal indicative of the amount of optical energy exiting the optical waveguide and to generate a measure of the amount of movement of the sensor pad from the received signal.
Optical Power Modulation Vital Sign Detection Method And Measurement Device
US Patent:
7822299, Oct 26, 2010
Filed:
Nov 21, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/944092
Inventors:
John A. Borgos - Shoreview MN, US
Thomas A. Borgos - Lino Lakes MN, US
Troy Pongratz - Minneapolis MN, US
Thomas A. Borgos - Lino Lakes MN, US
Troy Pongratz - Minneapolis MN, US
Assignee:
Tarilian Laser Technologies, Limited - Barnet
International Classification:
G02B 6/00, A61B 5/02
US Classification:
385 12, 385 1, 385 13, 385 88, 600301
Abstract:
A vital sign measurement device includes a sensor fixation device, a sensor frame held by the sensor fixation device, an optical sensing system held by the sensor frame, and an output unit. The sensor fixation device is adapted to be placed against an anatomical location of a subject, within which is an artery. The optical sensing system includes an optical waveguide, an optical source device to supply optical energy to the optical waveguide, and an optical detector to detect an amount of optical energy exiting the optical waveguide. The optical sensing system is adapted to sense an arterial pulse from the compression or flexing of at least a portion of the optical waveguide resulting in reduction of the amount of light exiting the optical waveguide. The output unit is configured to receive a signal indicative of the amount of light exiting the optical waveguide and to generate a measure of the vital sign based at least in part on the received signal.
Optical Power Modulation Vital Sign Detection Method And Measurement Device
US Patent:
8111953, Feb 7, 2012
Filed:
Oct 4, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/897263
Inventors:
John A. Borgos - Shoreview MN, US
Thomas A. Borgos - Lino Lakes MN, US
Troy Pongratz - Minneapolis MN, US
Thomas A. Borgos - Lino Lakes MN, US
Troy Pongratz - Minneapolis MN, US
Assignee:
Tarilian Laser Technologies, Limited - Hertfordshire
International Classification:
G02B 6/00, A61B 5/02
US Classification:
385 12, 385 1, 385 13, 385 88, 600301
Abstract:
A vital sign measurement device includes a sensor fixation device, a sensor frame, an optical sensing system, and an output unit. The sensor fixation device is adapted to be placed against an anatomical location of a subject. The optical sensing system includes an optical waveguide, an optical source device to supply optical energy to the optical waveguide, and an optical detector to detect an amount of optical energy exiting the optical waveguide. The optical sensing system is adapted to sense an arterial pulse from the compression or flexing of at least a portion of the optical waveguide resulting in reduction of the amount of light exiting the optical waveguide. The output unit is configured to receive a signal indicative of the amount of light exiting the optical waveguide and to generate a measure of the vital sign based at least in part on the received signal.
Optical Power Modulation Vital Sign Detection Method And Measurement Device
US Patent:
8467636, Jun 18, 2013
Filed:
Feb 1, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/363508
Inventors:
John A. Borgos - Shoreview MN, US
Thomas A. Borgos - Lino Lakes MN, US
Troy Pongratz - Minneapolis MN, US
Thomas A. Borgos - Lino Lakes MN, US
Troy Pongratz - Minneapolis MN, US
Assignee:
Tarilian Laser Technologies, Limited - Hertfordshire
International Classification:
G02B 6/00, A61B 5/02
US Classification:
385 12, 385 1, 385 13, 385 88, 600301
Abstract:
A vital sign measurement device includes a sensor fixation device, a sensor frame, an optical sensing system, and an output unit. The sensor fixation device is adapted to be placed against an anatomical location of a subject. The optical sensing system includes an optical waveguide, an optical source device to supply optical energy to the optical waveguide, and an optical detector to detect an amount of optical energy exiting the optical waveguide. The optical sensing system is adapted to sense an arterial pulse from the compression or flexing of at least a portion of the optical waveguide resulting in reduction of the amount of light exiting the optical waveguide. The output unit is configured to receive a signal indicative of the amount of light exiting the optical waveguide and to generate a measure of the vital sign based at least in part on the received signal.
Gas-Assisted Fluid-Dispensing Device
US Patent:
8603025, Dec 10, 2013
Filed:
Mar 24, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/576833
Inventors:
Troy Allen Pongratz - Minneapolis MN, US
Bradley David Robb - Maple Plain MN, US
Jon E. Hoogenakker - Inver Grove Heights MN, US
Bradley David Robb - Maple Plain MN, US
Jon E. Hoogenakker - Inver Grove Heights MN, US
Assignee:
Nordson Corporation - Westlake OH
International Classification:
A61M 37/00
US Classification:
604 24, 604141
Abstract:
A gas-assisted fluid-dispensing device () for delivering an aerosol. The gas-assisted fluid-dispensing device () includes a syringe () that contains a fluid and includes a distal end (), a proximal end (), and a plunger () extending proximally from the proximal end (). A spray nozzle tip () is configured to generate the aerosol and is coupled to the distal end () of the syringe (). The gas-assisted fluid-dispensing device () further includes a housing () having first and second housing portions (). The first housing portion () includes a docking port () for receiving the syringe (); the second housing portion () is configured as a handle. A trigger (), coupled to the housing (), is operably coupled to an actuating member () that is configured to apply a force onto the plunger () of the syringe () and discharge the fluid from the syringe () and into the spray nozzle tip (). A self-contained pressurized gas source () is coupled to the housing () such that it moves with the housing () and is also coupled to the spray nozzle tip (). Delivery of a pressurized gas to the spray nozzle tip () is controlled by a control mechanism () and atomizes the fluid to generate the aerosol.
Waveguide And Optical Motion Sensor Using Optical Power Modulation
US Patent:
2008018, Jul 31, 2008
Filed:
Nov 21, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/944029
Inventors:
John A. Borgos - Shoreview MN, US
Thomas A. Borgos - Lino Lakes MN, US
Troy Pongratz - Minneapolis MN, US
Thomas A. Borgos - Lino Lakes MN, US
Troy Pongratz - Minneapolis MN, US
Assignee:
TARILIAN LASER TECHNOLOGIES, LIMITED - HERTFORDSHIRE
International Classification:
G02B 6/00
US Classification:
385 13
Abstract:
An optical motion sensing device included a sensor frame defining an opening, a sensor pad disposed in the opening, an optical sensing system adapted to detect an amount of movement of the sensor pad in the sensor frame, and an output unit. The optical sensing system includes an optical waveguide, an optical source device, and an optical detector. The optical waveguide is positioned within the sensor frame such that the movement of the sensor pad results in the flexing or compressing of the optical waveguide. The optical source device supplies optical energy to the optical waveguide. The optical detector detects an amount of optical energy exiting the optical waveguide. The output unit is configured to receive a signal indicative of the amount of optical energy exiting the optical waveguide and to generate a measure of the amount of movement of the sensor pad from the received signal.
Fluid Dispensing Device
US Patent:
2013000, Jan 3, 2013
Filed:
Mar 24, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/579117
Inventors:
Todd William Sharratt - Stillwater MN, US
Troy Allen Pongratz - Minneapolis MN, US
Troy Allen Pongratz - Minneapolis MN, US
Assignee:
NORDSON CORPORATION - Westlake OH
International Classification:
A61M 5/315
US Classification:
604500, 604228, 604222
Abstract:
A fluid dispensing device () for delivering a dose of fluid into a surgical site includes a tube () with a lumen () for receiving the dose of fluid, a housing () coupled to the tube, and a flexible plunger () at least partially disposed in the housing (). The fluid dispensing device () also includes an actuation device () engaging the flexible plunger () and a trigger () operable to cause the actuation device () to move the flexible plunger (). The actuation device () may be toggled between a first operational mode in which movement of the trigger () advances the flexible plunger () into the lumen () and a second operational mode in which movement of the trigger () retracts the flexible plunger () from the lumen ().