公开(公告)号：US07264013B2

公开(公告)日：2007-09-04

申请号：US11128515

申请日：2005-05-13

Applicant: Joseph Raymond Barker ,  Alexandre De Almeida Botelho ,  John Timothy Collins ,  Andrew Joseph Toth ,  Ronald Martin Pearlstein

Inventor： Joseph Raymond Barker ,  Alexandre De Almeida Botelho ,  John Timothy Collins ,  Andrew Joseph Toth ,  Ronald Martin Pearlstein

IPC: G05D7/00

CPC classification number: F17C13/04 ,  F17C2221/05 ,  F17C2223/0123 ,  F17C2223/035 ,  F17C2227/044 ,  F17C2227/045 ,  F17C2250/0452 ,  F17C2260/044 ,  F17C2270/0518 ,  Y02E60/321 ,  Y10T137/0419 ,  Y10T137/4259

Abstract: The present invention provides a gas transfer apparatus designed for enhanced purging of a pigtail conduit and a process for effecting such purging. The apparatus comprises a surge chamber having a first end, a body and a second end, the first end in communication with the pigtail conduit. A body section of the surge chamber has a cross-section larger than the cross-section of the pigtail conduit. The second end is in communication with a vessel containing a gas source. The apparatus includes a purge gas source for delivery of a purge gas to the pigtail conduit whereby during an alternating cycle of pressurization of the pigtail conduit with the purge gas and depressurization, impurities can be removed from within the pigtail conduit.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种气体输送装置，其设计用于增强猪尾管的清洗和进行这种净化的方法。 该装置包括具有第一端，主体和第二端的缓冲室，第一端与尾纤管道连通。 缓冲室的主体部分的横截面大于尾纤导管的横截面。 第二端与含有气源的容器连通。 该设备包括用于将净化气体输送到尾纤管道的净化气体源，由此在猪尾管道与净化气体的加压交替循环和减压期间，杂质可以从猪尾管内被去除。

公开(公告)号：US20070171154A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-26

申请号：US11275689

申请日：2006-01-24

Applicant: Timothy Collins ,  Marc Chason ,  Krishna Kalyanasundaram

Inventor： Timothy Collins ,  Marc Chason ,  Krishna Kalyanasundaram

IPC: G09G3/30

CPC classification number: G09F13/22 ,  H04N13/395

Abstract: An apparatus includes a top plate [245] of a first transparent conductive material, a middle plate [225] of a second transparent conductive material, and a bottom plate [205] of conductive material. At least one upper dielectric layer [240] is disposed between the top plate [245] and the middle plate [225], and at least one lower dielectric layer [215] disposed between the bottom plate [205] and the middle plate [225]. A first electroluminescent layer [235] is disposed between the top plate [245] and the middle plate [225]. The first electroluminescent layer [235] has a first predetermined pattern. A second electroluminescent layer [215] is disposed between the middle plate [225] and the bottom plate [205]. The second electroluminescent layer [215] has a second predetermined pattern. The first electroluminescent layer [235] and the second electroluminescent layer [215] are powered by at least one alternating current (AC) power source to selectively display a simulated motion.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括第一透明导电材料的顶板[245]，第二透明导电材料的中间板[225]和导电材料的底板[205]。 至少一个上电介质层[240]设置在顶板[245]和中间板[225]之间，并且至少一个下介电层[215]设置在底板[205]和中间板[225 ]。 第一电致发光层[235]设置在顶板[245]和中间板[225]之间。 第一电致发光层235具有第一预定图案。 第二电致发光层[215]设置在中间板[225]和底板[205]之间。 第二电致发光层215具有第二预定图案。 第一电致发光层[235]和第二电致发光层（215）由至少一个交流电（AC）电源供电，以选择性地显示模拟运动。

公开(公告)号：US20060210699A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-21

申请号：US11079990

申请日：2005-03-15

Applicant: Timothy Collins

Inventor： Timothy Collins

IPC: B05D3/00 ,  A61L33/00 ,  C08F2/46

CPC classification number: B05C9/14 ,  B05C3/09 ,  B05C13/02 ,  B05D1/18 ,  B05D3/0263 ,  B05D2256/00

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for coating elongated medical devices, such as guidewires and catheters, incorporating infrared (IR) heating tools for curing the coating while the medical devices are still in place on the coating apparatus. Coating and curing may be accomplished evenly in a dipping machine by utilizing IR heaters having heating heads with openings, the heating heads being mounted for the extension of such elongated medical devices through their openings so that the heating heads are in generally surrounding juxtaposition to the elongated medical devices. The voltage supply to the IR heaters may be selectively adjusted so as to match the wavelength of the generated IR heat to the energy absorbing capability of the particular coating solution being utilized for proper timed absorption of the infrared energy.

Abstract translation: 用于涂覆细长医疗装置（例如导线和导管）的装置和方法，其中包括用于固化涂层的红外（IR）加热工具，同时医疗装置仍然在涂覆装置上。 涂覆和固化可以通过利用具有带开口的加热头的红外加热器在浸渍机中均匀地实现，加热头被安装用于通过其开口延伸这些细长的医疗装置，使得加热头大体上与细长的并置 医疗设备。 可以选择性地调节对红外加热器的电压供应，以便将所产生的IR热的波长与用于适当定时吸收红外能量的特定涂层溶液的能量吸收能力相匹配。

公开(公告)号：US06970518B2

公开(公告)日：2005-11-29

申请号：US10385549

申请日：2003-03-11

Applicant: Stephen Kuffner ,  Timothy Collins ,  Bruce Eastmond ,  David P. Gurney

Inventor： Stephen Kuffner ,  Timothy Collins ,  Bruce Eastmond ,  David P. Gurney

IPC: G06K7/00 ,  H04L27/00 ,  H04L27/06 ,  H04Q5/22

CPC classification number: G06K7/10039 ,  G06K7/0008

Abstract: A communications method including the steps of: receiving signals from at least one signal source during a first signal source transmission; estimating at least one signal source parameter based on the received signals during the first signal source transmission; receiving signals from at least one signal source during a second signal source transmission; and determining a difference between the first and second signal source transmissions using the at least one estimated signal source parameter.

Abstract translation: 一种通信方法，包括以下步骤：在第一信号源传输期间从至少一个信号源接收信号; 在第一信号源传输期间基于接收到的信号来估计至少一个信号源参数; 在第二信号源传输期间从至少一个信号源接收信号; 以及使用所述至少一个估计信号源参数来确定所述第一和第二信号源传输之间的差异。

公开(公告)号：US20050052283A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-10

申请号：US10937208

申请日：2004-09-09

Applicant: Timothy Collins ,  David Gurney ,  Stephen Kuffner ,  Richard Rachwalski

Inventor： Timothy Collins ,  David Gurney ,  Stephen Kuffner ,  Richard Rachwalski

IPC: G06K19/07 ,  H04Q5/22

CPC classification number: G06K19/07767 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06K19/0723

Abstract: The present invention provides a multi-band, multi-mode RFID tag that uses a single antenna structure and integrated circuit to provide asset location information at any stage of a supply chain. The unified tag design operates at multiple frequencies (or bands) using the antenna structure, for example, 125 kHz, 13.56 MHz, 915 MHz, and 2.45 GHz, and preferably operates electrostatically (at lower frequencies) and electromagnetically (ay higher frequencies). An on-chip frequency monitor in the integrated circuit automatically determines which frequency is present and derives a local clock for the tag's integrated circuit, which can vary in accordance with the frequency or which can be constant. Alternatively, a phase locked loop circuit can be used to derive a local clock signal modulated into the interrogation signal. On-chip matching and power extraction circuits derive power for the tag from the interrogation signal, which is preferably passive. Additionally, a receiver can receive data from the interrogation signal.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种使用单个天线结构和集成电路的多频带多模式RFID标签，以在供应链的任何阶段提供资产位置信息。 统一标签设计使用天线结构（例如125kHz，13.56MHz，915MHz和2.45GHz）在多个频率（或频带）下工作，并且优选静电（在较低频率）和电磁（ay较高频率）下操作。 集成电路中的片上频率监视器自动确定存在哪个频率并导出标签集成电路的本地时钟，该时钟可以根据频率而变化，或者可以是恒定的。 或者，可以使用锁相环电路来导出调制到询问信号中的本地时钟信号。 片上匹配和功率提取电路从询问信号中获取用于标签的功率，优选是被动的。 另外，接收机可以从询问信号接收数据。

公开(公告)号：US20050049979A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-03

申请号：US10650153

申请日：2003-08-26

Applicant: Timothy Collins ,  Douglas Kuhlman ,  Thomas Messerges

Inventor： Timothy Collins ,  Douglas Kuhlman ,  Thomas Messerges

IPC: G06K20060101 ,  G06K17/00 ,  G06F17/60

CPC classification number: G06Q20/401 ,  G06K17/00 ,  H04L9/3247 ,  H04L2209/12 ,  H04L2209/805

Abstract: In order to address the need for detection of fraudulent items, a method, apparatus, and system for detection of fraudulent items is provided herein. Special anti-forgery Radio-Frequency identification (RFID) tags are utilized with additional measures to thwart would-be forgers. Each anti-forgery RFID tag comprises a unique, or semi-unique number that, along with a private key possessed by only the legitimate product manufacturer, determines a signature that is preferably printed on the product packaging. Utilizing the unique number on the anti-forgery RFID and a public key corresponding to the private key, the signature is verified by standard public-key cryptographic methods. The validation of the signature identifies the product's authenticity.

Abstract translation: 为了解决对欺诈项目的检测的需要，本文提供了用于检测欺诈项目的方法，装置和系统。 采用特殊的反伪造射频识别（RFID）标签，采取额外的措施来挫败将来的伪造者。 每个防伪RFID标签都包含一个独特的或半独一无二的数字，只有合法的产品制造商拥有的私有密钥才能确定最好印在产品包装上的签名。 利用防伪RFID上的唯一号码和私钥对应的公开密钥，签名通过标准公钥密码方式进行验证。 签名的验证确认产品的真实性。

公开(公告)号：US5731742A

公开(公告)日：1998-03-24

申请号：US767745

申请日：1996-12-17

Applicant: Carl Wojewoda ,  Timothy Collins ,  Michael Bushman

Inventor： Carl Wojewoda ,  Timothy Collins ,  Michael Bushman

IPC: H03L1/02 ,  H03B5/32 ,  H03B5/04

CPC classification number: H03L1/023 ,  H03L1/028

Abstract: A temperature compensation circuit (10) for a crystal oscillator programmed by a single component (12), such as a resistor. The component (12) provides a voltage to an A/D converter (26). The digital signals (28) from the A/D converter (26) are divided and directed to separate signal generators (44,46,48,50,56) which control different aspects of the temperature compensation circuit (10). These aspects include a hot, cold, linear, balance and warp adjustment. The temperature compensation circuit (10) drives a varactor (18) which reactively loads a crystal oscillator (14) to compensate frequency over temperature. By using a single component (12) to program the circuit (10), an EEPROM is no longer needed which saves IC space and reduces IC processing steps, and the use of multiple external components to perform a compensation is avoided which further saves physical space.

Abstract translation: 一种用于由诸如电阻器的单个部件（12）编程的晶体振荡器的温度补偿电路（10）。 组件（12）向A / D转换器（26）提供电压。 来自A / D转换器（26）的数字信号（28）被分配并引导到控制温度补偿电路（10）的不同方面的分离的信号发生器（44,46,48,50,56）。 这些方面包括热，冷，线性，平衡和翘曲调整。 温度补偿电路（10）驱动变容二极管（18），其反应地加载晶体振荡器（14）以补偿频率过温。 通过使用单个组件（12）对电路（10）进行编程，不再需要EEPROM来节省IC空间并减少IC处理步骤，并且避免使用多个外部组件来执行补偿，这进一步节省了物理空间 。

公开(公告)号：US5517655A

公开(公告)日：1996-05-14

申请号：US495300

申请日：1995-06-28

Applicant: Timothy Collins ,  Kevin G. Ewert ,  M. Colin Gerety ,  Jon Gustafson ,  Ian Thomas

Inventor： Timothy Collins ,  Kevin G. Ewert ,  M. Colin Gerety ,  Jon Gustafson ,  Ian Thomas

IPC: G06F11/34 ,  G06F11/30

CPC classification number: G06F11/3495 ,  G06F11/3466 ,  G06F2201/865

Abstract: A system and method for allowing events in a rich object-oriented environment to be monitored by functional processes within that environment. Events can be monitored by any number of functional processes, and the monitoring functional processes can take action based upon the monitored event received. Multiple object-oriented environments are provided with each environment comprising a distributed communications manager. These distributed communications managers facilitate the monitoring of events by the functional processes. An overall communications manager is also provided to monitor the entire system.

Abstract translation: 允许在该环境中的功能过程来监视富面向对象环境中的事件的系统和方法。 可以通过任意数量的功能过程来监视事件，并且监视功能过程可以基于所接收的监视事件来采取行动。 提供了多个面向对象的环境，每个环境包括分布式通信管理器。 这些分布式通信管理人员便于通过功能过程监控事件。 还提供整体通信管理器来监视整个系统。

公开(公告)号：US20230119166A1

公开(公告)日：2023-04-20

申请号：US17831073

申请日：2022-06-02

Applicant: Timothy Collins

Inventor： Timothy Collins

IPC: E04B1/344 ,  E04B1/32 ,  E04H9/14 ,  H02S40/38

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of home protection devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to a home protection dome device primarily comprised of at least one motor that powers a dome structure. The dome structure is comprised of a plurality of curved members that enclose and shield a home, other structure or object. The curved members can be deployed and retracted via a track within a base, wherein the track is powered by a motor. The motor may further receive power from a solar panel. The motor may also be controlled by a control panel to move the track and deploy or retract the curved members over a home, structure, or object in an enclosed manner. In this manner, the home, structure, or object is protected from severe weather.

公开(公告)号：US08228172B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-24

申请号：US12241469

申请日：2008-09-30

Applicant: Timothy Collins ,  Andreas Schaller ,  Benjamin Bekritsky ,  Theodore Hockey

Inventor： Timothy Collins ,  Andreas Schaller ,  Benjamin Bekritsky ,  Theodore Hockey

IPC: G08B21/00

CPC classification number: G06K19/07749 ,  G01K3/04 ,  G06K19/0717 ,  H01Q1/02 ,  H01Q1/2225

Abstract: An apparatus system, and techniques for detecting temperature change are disclosed. The system includes a temperature sensitive antenna that can be included in an RFID tag device. The antenna is associated with a temperature sensitive material that, upon being exposed to a particular temperature level over a time interval, causes at least one of a change in the resonance frequency of the antenna and change in antenna signal strength (e.g., antenna gain). An RFID reader is also provided that sends commands to the tag device and determines the existence of a temperature change based on a comparison of signal strengths received on different frequencies from the antenna.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种装置系统和用于检测温度变化的技术。 该系统包括可以包括在RFID标签装置中的温度敏感天线。 该天线与温度敏感材料相关联，其在一段时间间隔内暴露于特定温度水平时，会引起天线谐振频率变化和天线信号强度变化（例如，天线增益）中的至少一个， 。 还提供了一种RFID读取器，其向标签装置发送命令，并且基于在与天线不同的频率上接收的信号强度的比较来确定温度变化的存在。