Patents by Inventor John Azevedo

John Azevedo 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).

  • Patent number: 9747542
    Abstract: A breakaway RFID tag is configured such that it comprises part of a Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCB). Thus, the breakaway RFID tag can be used to track the PCB as it migrates through a manufacturing process. In one embodiment, the RFID tag can be assembled first and then used to track the PCB as it is populated with components and installed into larger assemblies and ultimately into the end device. Once the PCB is installed into a larger assembly or the end device, the breakaway RFID tag is configured such that it can be broken off and attached to the outside of the larger assembly or end device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Neology, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Elizondo, John Azevedo
  • Publication number: 20170068882
    Abstract: A breakaway RFID tag is configured such that it comprises part of a Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCB). Thus, the breakaway RFID tag can be used to track the PCB as it migrates through a manufacturing process. In one embodiment, the RFID tag can be assembled first and then used to track the PCB as it is populated with components and installed into larger assemblies and ultimately into the end device. Once the PCB is installed into a larger assembly or the end device, the breakaway RFID tag is configured such that it can be broken off and attached to the outside of the larger assembly or end device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Paul Elizondo, John Azevedo
  • Patent number: 9501736
    Abstract: A breakaway RFID tag is configured such that it comprises part of a Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCB). Thus, the breakaway RFID tag can be used to track the PCB as it migrates through a manufacturing process. In one embodiment, the RFID tag can be assembled first and then used to track the PCB as it is populated with components and installed into larger assemblies and ultimately into the end device. Once the PCB is installed into a larger assembly or the end device, the breakaway RFID tag is configured such that it can be broken off and attached to the outside of the larger assembly or end device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: NEOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Elizondo, John Azevedo
  • Publication number: 20160157348
    Abstract: A breakaway RFID tag is configured such that it comprises part of a Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCB). Thus, the breakaway RFID tag can be used to track the PCB as it migrates through a manufacturing process. In one embodiment, the RFID tag can be assembled first and then used to track the PCB as it is populated with components and installed into larger assemblies and ultimately into the end device. Once the PCB is installed into a larger assembly or the end device, the breakaway RFID tag is configured such that it can be broken off and attached to the outside of the larger assembly or end device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Paul Elizondo, John Azevedo
  • Patent number: 9253876
    Abstract: A breakaway RFID tag is configured such that it comprises part of a Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCB). Thus, the breakaway RFID tag can be used to track the PCB as it migrates through a manufacturing process. In one embodiment, the RFID tag can be assembled first and then used to track the PCB as it is populated with components and installed into larger assemblies and ultimately into the end device. Once the PCB is installed into a larger assembly or the end device, the breakaway RFID tag is configured such that it can be broken off and attached to the outside of the larger assembly or end device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Inventors: Paul Elizondo, John Azevedo
  • Publication number: 20150181696
    Abstract: A breakaway RFID tag is configured such that it comprises part of a Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCB). Thus, the breakaway RFID tag can be used to track the PCB as it migrates through a manufacturing process. In one embodiment, the RFID tag can be assembled first and then used to track the PCB as it is populated with components and installed into larger assemblies and ultimately into the end device. Once the PCB is installed into a larger assembly or the end device, the breakaway RFID tag is configured such that it can be broken off and attached to the outside of the larger assembly or end device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Paul Elizondo, John Azevedo
  • Patent number: 8991714
    Abstract: A breakaway RFID tag is configured such that it comprises part of a Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCB). Thus, the breakaway RFID tag can be used to track the PCB as it migrates through a manufacturing process. In one embodiment, the RFID tag can be assembled first and then used to track the PCB as it is populated with components and installed into larger assemblies and ultimately into the end device. Once the PCB is installed into a larger assembly or the end device, the breakaway RFID tag is configured such that it can be broken off and attached to the outside of the larger assembly or end device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Neology, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Elizondo, John Azevedo
  • Publication number: 20140103119
    Abstract: A breakaway RFID tag is configured such that it comprises part of a Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCB). Thus, the breakaway RFID tag can be used to track the PCB as it migrates through a manufacturing process. In one embodiment, the REID tag can be assembled first and then used to track the PCB as it is populated with components and installed into larger assemblies and ultimately into the end device. Once the PCB is installed into a larger assembly or the end device, the breakaway RFID tag is configured such that it can be broken off and attached to the outside of the larger assembly or end device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Neology
    Inventors: Paul Elizondo, John Azevedo
  • Patent number: 8610580
    Abstract: A breakaway RFID tag is configured such that it includes part of a Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCB). Thus, the breakaway RFID tag can be used to track the PCB as it migrates through a manufacturing process. In one embodiment, the RFID tag can be assembled first and then used to track the PCB as it is populated with components and installed into larger assemblies and ultimately into the end device. Once the PCB is installed into a larger assembly or the end device, the breakaway RFID tag is configured such that it can be broken off and attached to the outside of the larger assembly or end device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Neology, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Elizondo, John Azevedo
  • Patent number: 8451095
    Abstract: A multi-document read-write station provides the ability to read/write to a stack of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags within a small area. Specifically, the station provides the ability to read from and write to a tall stack of RFID tagged sheets with the RFID tags stacked one on top of the other. The station and capability described herein is the result of and comprises several components including a closed chamber comprising a document slot, an antenna system, and a power management system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Neology, Inc.
    Inventors: John Azevedo, Rodolfo Monsalvo, Jun Liu
  • Patent number: 8334751
    Abstract: A RFID cabinet comprises a cabinet structure and one or more drawers or shelves. Chambers are formed within the cabinet to house the one or more drawers or shelves. An RFID scanner is configured to scan items tagged with RFID tags in the chambers via one or more antennas. The antennas can include transmit and receive antennas or antennas configured to perform both transmit and receive functions. The drawers can have a access cover, or lid that can be controlled so as to control access to the drawer. The scanner can be configured to perform inventory control for the tagged items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Neology, Inc.
    Inventors: John Azevedo, Jeffrey Zhu, Eric Mikuteit, Jun Liu
  • Publication number: 20120261477
    Abstract: A breakaway RFID tag is configured such that it comprises part of a Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCB). Thus, the breakaway RFID tag can be used to track the PCB as it migrates through a manufacturing process. In one embodiment, the RFID tag can be assembled first and then used to track the PCB as it is populated with components and installed into larger assemblies and ultimately into the end device. Once the PCB is installed into a larger assembly or the end device, the breakaway RFID tag is configured such that it can be broken off and attached to the outside of the larger assembly or end device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: NEOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Elizondo, John Azevedo
  • Publication number: 20120154121
    Abstract: A multi-document read-write station provides the ability to read/write to a stack of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags within a small area. Specifically, the station provides the ability to read from and write to a tall stack of RFID tagged sheets with the RFID tags stacked one on top of the other. The station and capability described herein is the result of and comprises several components including a closed chamber comprising a document slot, an antenna system, and a power management system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: NEOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: John Azevedo, Rodolfo Monsalvo, Jun Liu
  • Patent number: 8179265
    Abstract: A breakaway RFID tag is configured such that it comprises part of a Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCB). Thus, the breakaway RFID tag can be used to track the PCB as it migrates through a manufacturing process. In one embodiment, the RFID tag can be assembled first and then used to track the PCB as it is populated with components and installed into larger assemblies and ultimately into the end device. Once the PCB is installed into a larger assembly or the end device, the breakaway RFID tag is configured such that it can be broken off and attached to the outside of the larger assembly or end device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Neology, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Elizondo, John Azevedo
  • Publication number: 20120019358
    Abstract: A RFID cabinet comprises a cabinet structure and one or more drawers or shelves. Chambers are formed within the cabinet to house the one or more drawers or shelves. An RFID scanner is configured to scan items tagged with RFID tags in the chambers via one or more antennas. The antennas can include transmit and receive antennas or antennas configured to perform both transmit and receive functions. The drawers can have a access cover, or lid that can be controlled so as to control access to the drawer. The scanner can be configured to perform inventory control for the tagged items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: NEOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: John Azevedo, Jeffrey Zhu, Eric Mikuteit, Jun Liu
  • Patent number: 8098134
    Abstract: A multi-document read-write station provides the ability to read/write to a stack of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags within a small area. Specifically, the station provides the ability to read from and write to a tall stack of RFID tagged sheets with the RFID tags stacked one on top of the other. The station and capability described herein is the result of and comprises several components including a closed chamber comprising a document slot, an antenna system, and a power management system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Neology, Inc.
    Inventors: John Azevedo, Rodolfo Monsalvo, Jun Liu
  • Patent number: 7994897
    Abstract: A RFID cabinet comprises a cabinet structure and one or more drawers or shelves. Chambers are formed within the cabinet to house the one or more drawers or shelves. An RFID scanner is configured to scan items tagged with RFID tags in the chambers via one or more antennas. The antennas can include transmit and receive antennas or antennas configured to perform both transmit and receive functions. The drawers can have a access cover, or lid that can be controlled so as to control access to the drawer. The scanner can be configured to perform inventory control for the tagged items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Neology, Inc.
    Inventors: John Azevedo, Jeffrey Zhu, Eric Mikuteit, Jun Liu
  • Publication number: 20090251293
    Abstract: A RFID cabinet comprises a cabinet structure and one or more drawers or shelves. Chambers are formed within the cabinet to house the one or more drawers or shelves. An RFID scanner is configured to scan items tagged with RFID tags in the chambers via one or more antennas. The antennas can include transmit and receive antennas or antennas configured to perform both transmit and receive functions. The drawers can have a access cover, or lid that can be controlled so as to control access to the drawer. The scanner can be configured to perform inventory control for the tagged items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2009
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Applicant: NEOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: John Azevedo, Jeffrey Zhu, Eric Mikuteit, Jun Liu
  • Patent number: 7518516
    Abstract: A RFID cabinet comprises a cabinet structure and one or more drawers or shelves. Chambers are formed within the cabinet to house the one or more drawers or shelves. An RFID scanner is configured to scan items tagged with RFID tags in the chambers via one or more antennas. The antennas can include transmit and receive antennas or antennas configured to perform both transmit and receive functions. The drawers can have a access cover, or lid that can be controlled so as to control access to the drawer. The scanner can be configured to perform inventory control for the tagged items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: Neology, Inc.
    Inventors: John Azevedo, Jeffrey Zhu, Eric Mikuteit, Jason Liu
  • Publication number: 20080094214
    Abstract: A RFID cabinet comprises a cabinet structure and one or more drawers or shelves. Chambers are formed within the cabinet to house the one or more drawers or shelves. An RFID scanner is configured to scan items tagged with RFID tags in the chambers via one or more antennas. The antennas can include transmit and receive antennas or antennas configured to perform both transmit and receive functions. The drawers can have a access cover, or lid that can be controlled so as to control access to the drawer. The scanner can be configured to perform inventory control for the tagged items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2007
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Applicant: Neology, Inc.
    Inventors: John Azevedo, Jeffrey Zhu, Eric Mikuteit, Jason Liu