Patents by Inventor Jim Andersen
Jim Andersen has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11412083Abstract: A mobile intercom device is described that is configured to facilitate the assignment and reassignment of functions during use. A plurality of button pairs, each including a talk button and a listen button, and a display screen are provided on the mobile intercom device. An electronic processor of the mobile intercom device is configured to display a list of alphanumeric identifiers on the display screen, each alphanumeric identifier in the list of alphanumeric identifiers corresponding to a different one of a plurality of channels on the intercom system. A selection of a first alphanumeric identifier from the list is received and a channel on the intercom system corresponding to the first alphanumeric identifier is assigned to a first button pair of the plurality of button pairs.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2017Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Fredrik Borjesson, Jason Brchan, Jim Andersen, Kevin B. Moore, La Ruhe Gene Friesen, Keith Jenkins, Ralph K. Strader
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Patent number: 10912019Abstract: Methods and systems are presented for providing audio routing and roaming functionality for a wireless intercom system including a plurality of wireless access points. A first wireless access point is configured to receive a communication from a first wireless intercom device and identify a home access point for the first wireless intercom device. The first wireless access point transmits audio data from the first wireless intercom device directly to the intercom system in response to a determination that the first wireless access point is the home access point for the first wireless device. The audio data from the first wireless intercom device is transmitted to the intercom system through a second wireless access point in response to a determination that the second wireless access point is the home access point for the first wireless intercom device.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2017Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: Robert Bosch GbmHInventors: Jason Brchan, Jim Andersen, Keith Jenkins, La Rhue Gene Friesen
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Publication number: 20210029237Abstract: A mobile intercom device is described that is configured to facilitate the assignment and reassignment of functions during use. A plurality of button pairs, each including a talk button and a listen button, and a display screen are provided on the mobile intercom device. An electronic processor of the mobile intercom device is configured to display a list of alphanumeric identifiers on the display screen, each alphanumeric identifier in the list of alphanumeric identifiers corresponding to a different one of a plurality of channels on the intercom system. A selection of a first alphanumeric identifier from the list is received and a channel on the intercom system corresponding to the first alphanumeric identifier is assigned to a first button pair of the plurality of button pairs.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2017Publication date: January 28, 2021Inventors: Fredrik Borjesson, Jason Brchan, Jim Andersen, Kevin B. Moore, La Ruhe Gene Friesen, Keith Jenkins, Ralph K. Strader
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Publication number: 20200187110Abstract: Methods and systems are presented for providing audio routing and roaming functionality for a wireless intercom system including a plurality of wireless access points. A first wireless access point is configured to receive a communication from a first wireless intercom device and identify a home access point for the first wireless intercom device. The first wireless access point transmits audio data from the first wireless intercom device directly to the intercom system in response to a determination that the first wireless access point is the home access point for the first wireless device. The audio data from the first wireless intercom device is transmitted to the intercom system through a second wireless access point in response to a determination that the second wireless access point is the home access point for the first wireless intercom device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2017Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Jason Brchan, Jim Andersen, Keith Jenkins, La Ruhe Gene Friesen
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Patent number: 10624000Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for operating an intercom system using a wireless access point. A codec is selected (501) from a plurality of available codecs. In some implementations, the available codecs present a tradeoff between audio quality and intercom device capacity. The access point operates (505) using the selected codec and, in response to detecting a new intercom device connecting to the intercom system (507) through the access point, the access point transmits a signal to the new intercom device identifying the selected codec. In response to a determination that the new intercom device does not have the selected codec stored in its memory, the access point automatically uploads (515) the codec to the new intercom device and transmits communications with the intercom device—including, for example, audio stream data—using the selected codec.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2017Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Keith Jenkins, La Rhue Gene Friesen, Jim Andersen, Jason Brchan, Bob Basine
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Publication number: 20190230559Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for operating an intercom system using a wireless access point. A codec is selected (501) from a plurality of available codecs. In some implementations, the available codecs present a tradeoff between audio quality and intercom device capacity. The access point operates (505) using the selected codec and, in response to detecting a new intercom device connecting to the intercom system (507) through the access point, the access point transmits a signal to the new intercom device identifying the selected codec. In response to a determination that the new intercom device does not have the selected codec stored in its memory, the access point automatically uploads (515) the codec to the new intercom device and transmits communications with the intercom device—including, for example, audio stream data—using the selected codec.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2017Publication date: July 25, 2019Inventors: Keith Jenkins, La Ruhe Gene Friesen, Jim Andersen, Jason Brchan, Bob Basine
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Publication number: 20150165596Abstract: A strap and tensioning mechanism for attaching flotation modules to sections of Port Security Barriers (PSBs) is disclosed. Preferably, the strap is made from non-metallic fibers, preferably in an axially aligned or linear configuration, to form the strap, the fibers preferably being made of Aramid. Other strong synthetic fibers exhibiting desired thermal and other properties are suitable, as well.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2014Publication date: June 18, 2015Inventor: Jim Andersen
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Publication number: 20150110546Abstract: A connector especially suited for connecting sections of floating port security barriers (PSBs) has a central portion joining two spaced apart, generally transverse end sections. The connector has a generally I-shaped cross section shape. Bolts or other fastening members are inserted through holes in the end sections to permit attachment to the PSB sections. The connector is preferably of a cast monolithic structure of a flexible, strong, non-corrosive material such as urethane. High-strength embedments may be formed into the end sections, to increase overall strength of the connector. Another embodiment has an internal tension member, which may be a loop of high-strength fiber, connecting the embedments.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventors: Erick Knezek, Matthew Marcy, David Delleart, Jim Andersen
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Patent number: 7144567Abstract: There is provided a renewable energy carrier system and method wherein the aluminum metal is the carrier. Aluminum metal is reacted with water in a catalytic reaction, thereby splitting the water into hydrogen, oxygen and forming a clean aluminum derivative. The hydrogen is converted into useful energy and the aluminum derivative is recycled back into aluminum metal.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2003Date of Patent: December 5, 2006Inventor: Erling Jim Andersen
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Patent number: 6800258Abstract: The process for producing hydrogen gas according to the present invention consists of reacting aluminum with water in the presence of sodium hydroxide as a catalyst. An apparatus for carrying out the method is also described. The apparatus comprises an expandable container wherein the pressure and temperature of the reaction causes the container to expand and contract to control the degree of immersion of a fuel cartridge in water and consequently to control the intensity and duration of the reaction.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2002Date of Patent: October 5, 2004Inventors: Erling Reidar Andersen, Erling Jim Andersen
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Publication number: 20040115125Abstract: There is provided a renewable energy carrier system and method wherein the aluminum metal is the carrier. Aluminum metal is reacted with water in a catalytic reaction, thereby splitting the water into hydrogen, oxygen and forming a clean aluminum derivative. The hydrogen is converted into useful energy and the aluminum derivative is recycled back into aluminum metal.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2003Publication date: June 17, 2004Inventor: Erling Jim Andersen
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Patent number: 6638493Abstract: The process for producing hydrogen gas according to the present invention consists of reacting aluminum with water in the presence of sodium hydroxide as a catalyst. In one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a process for producing hydrogen gas, comprising the steps of: providing an aqueous solution containing between 0.26 M and 19 M NaOH in a vessel. The next step consists of reacting aluminum with water at the surface of the solution to generate a region of effervescence at the surface of the solution and a precipitate sinking from the region of effervescence to the bottom of the vessel. The region of effervescence is kept separated from the precipitate at the bottom the vessel, to prevent any precipitate from mixing with the aluminum therein.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2002Date of Patent: October 28, 2003Inventors: Erling Reidar Andersen, Erling Jim Andersen
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Publication number: 20030143155Abstract: The process for producing hydrogen gas according to the present invention consists of reacting aluminum with water in the presence of sodium hydroxide as a catalyst. In one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a process for producing hydrogen gas, comprising the steps of: providing an aqueous solution containing between 0.26 M and 19 M NaOH in a vessel. The next step consists of reacting aluminum with water at the surface of the solution to generate a region of effervescence at the surface of the solution and a precipitate sinking from the region of effervescence to the bottom of the vessel. The region of effervescence is kept separated from the precipitate at the bottom the vessel, to prevent any precipitate from mixing with the aluminum therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2002Publication date: July 31, 2003Inventors: Erling Reidar Andersen, Erling Jim Andersen
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Publication number: 20030118505Abstract: The process for producing hydrogen gas according to the present invention consists of reacting aluminum with water in the presence of sodium hydroxide as a catalyst. An apparatus for carrying out the method is also described. The apparatus comprises an expandable container wherein the pressure and temperature of the reaction causes the container to expand and contract to control the degree of immersion of a fuel cartridge in water and consequently to control the intensity and duration of the reaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2002Publication date: June 26, 2003Inventors: Erling Reidar Andersen, Erling Jim Andersen
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Patent number: 6506360Abstract: The method for producing hydrogen according to the present invention consists of reacting aluminum with water in the presence of sodium hydroxide as a catalyst. The apparatus for carrying out the method uses the pressure and temperature of the reaction to control the degree of immersion of a fuel cartridge in water and consequently to control the vigor and duration of the reaction.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2000Date of Patent: January 14, 2003Inventors: Erling Reidar Andersen, Erling Jim Andersen
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Patent number: 6299726Abstract: There is provided a stock of paper nuggets for manufacturing composite building materials, wherein the stock of paper nuggets comprises a large portion of paper nuggets each having a thick mass, a twisted core and a tailed configuration. This stock of paper nuggets is advantageous for being composed of cohesive entities which can be manipulated on a construction site or sold to the public in bags, for use in backyard projects. The paper nuggets have good mold-filling and interlacing properties for manufacturing paper-based products having an homogenous structure and good mechanical properties. There are also provided a method and apparatus using one or more spherical rotors for penetrating a wet paper mulch, for pulling paper nuggets out of this wet paper mulch and for imparting in these paper nuggets their interlacing properties.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2000Date of Patent: October 9, 2001Inventors: Erling Reidar Andersen, Erling Jim Andersen