Patents by Inventor John Cotter
John Cotter 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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Publication number: 20240129053Abstract: In some embodiments, a first computing device detects a loss of a connection to a first source of timing information that the first computing device and a second computing device use to maintain synchronization with a first clock and a second clock. The first computing device receives a second source of timing information from the second computing device. The second source of timing information is also being transmitted to a third computing device. The first computing device uses the second source of timing information to determine a first timestamp and determines a second timestamp from the first clock. The first computing device uses the first timestamp and the second timestamp to adjust a rate of the first clock where the first clock is used to transmit the second source of timing information from the second computing device to the third computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicant: ARRIS Enterprises LLCInventor: Anthony John Cotter
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Publication number: 20220311531Abstract: In some embodiments, a first computing device detects a loss of a connection to a first source of timing information that the first computing device and a second computing device use to maintain synchronization with a first clock and a second clock. The first computing device receives a second source of timing information from the second computing device. The second source of timing information is also being transmitted to a third computing device. The first computing device uses the second source of timing information to determine a first timestamp and determines a second timestamp from the first clock. The first computing device uses the first timestamp and the second timestamp to adjust a rate of the first clock where the first clock is used to transmit the second source of timing information from the second computing device to the third computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Applicant: ARRIS Enterprises LLCInventor: Anthony John Cotter
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Patent number: 11362751Abstract: In some embodiments, a first computing device detects a loss of a connection to a first source of timing information that the first computing device and a second computing device use to maintain synchronization with a first clock and a second clock. The first computing device receives a second source of timing information from the second computing device. The second source of timing information is also being transmitted to a third computing device. The first computing device uses the second source of timing information to determine a first timestamp and determines a second timestamp from the first clock. The first computing device uses the first timestamp and the second timestamp to adjust a rate of the first clock where the first clock is used to transmit the second source of timing information from the second computing device to the third computing device.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2021Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: ARRIS Enterprises LLCInventor: Anthony John Cotter
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Publication number: 20210281340Abstract: In some embodiments, a first computing device detects a loss of a connection to a first source of timing information that the first computing device and a second computing device use to maintain synchronization with a first clock and a second clock. The first computing device receives a second source of timing information from the second computing device. The second source of timing information is also being transmitted to a third computing device. The first computing device uses the second source of timing information to determine a first timestamp and determines a second timestamp from the first clock. The first computing device uses the first timestamp and the second timestamp to adjust a rate of the first clock where the first clock is used to transmit the second source of timing information from the second computing device to the third computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2021Publication date: September 9, 2021Inventor: Anthony John Cotter
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Patent number: 11018790Abstract: In some embodiments, a first computing device detects a loss of a connection to a first source of timing information that the first computing device and a second computing device use to maintain synchronization with a first clock and a second clock. The first computing device receives a second source of timing information from the second computing device. The second source of timing information is also being transmitted to a third computing device. The first computing device uses the second source of timing information to determine a first timestamp and determines a second timestamp from the first clock. The first computing device uses the first timestamp and the second timestamp to adjust a rate of the first clock where the first clock is used to transmit the second source of timing information from the second computing device to the third computing device.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2017Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: ARRIS Enterprises LLCInventor: Anthony John Cotter
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Patent number: 10389637Abstract: Improving the quality of service in multiple service tiers, particularly during periods of Internet congestion, may be accomplished by scaling back the bitrate from a maximum rate to a minimum reserved rate in a non-linear fashion. The use of an intermediate value for scaling back enables a quick drop off of high maximum rates. In embodiments, the shape of a non-linear curve may be configured and controlled to make the drop-off steeper for heavy users.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2018Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: ARRIS Enterprises LLCInventor: Anthony John Cotter
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Publication number: 20190140758Abstract: In some embodiments, a first computing device detects a loss of a connection to a first source of timing information that the first computing device and a second computing device use to maintain synchronization with a first clock and a second clock. The first computing device receives a second source of timing information from the second computing device. The second source of timing information is also being transmitted to a third computing device. The first computing device uses the second source of timing information to determine a first timestamp and determines a second timestamp from the first clock. The first computing device uses the first timestamp and the second timestamp to adjust a rate of the first clock where the first clock is used to transmit the second source of timing information from the second computing device to the third computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2017Publication date: May 9, 2019Inventor: Anthony John Cotter
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Publication number: 20180167323Abstract: Improving the quality of service in multiple service tiers, particularly during periods of Internet congestion, may be accomplished by scaling back the bitrate from a maximum rate to a minimum reserved rate in a non-linear fashion. The use of an intermediate value for scaling back enables a quick drop off of high maximum rates. In embodiments, the shape of a non-linear curve may be configured and controlled to make the drop-off steeper for heavy users.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2018Publication date: June 14, 2018Inventor: Anthony John Cotter
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Patent number: 9929958Abstract: Improving the quality of service in multiple service tiers, particularly during periods of Internet congestion, may be accomplished by scaling back the bitrate from a maximum rate to a minimum reserved rate in a non-linear fashion. The use of an intermediate value for scaling back enables a quick drop off of high maximum rates. In embodiments, the shape of a non-linear curve may be configured and controlled to make the drop-off steeper for heavy users.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2015Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: ARRIS Enterprises LLCInventor: Anthony John Cotter
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Patent number: 9769231Abstract: Systems and methods can operate to manage the shared network bandwidth usage for media content streams. Through the bandwidth management of an individual media content stream while taking other media content streams into account a media stream server can achieve a stable bit rate across all streams to improve the quality of experience (QoE) of media content streams displayed at client devices.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2013Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: ARRIS Enterprises LLCInventor: Tony John Cotter
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Publication number: 20160149815Abstract: Improving the quality of service in multiple service tiers, particularly during periods of Internet congestion, may be accomplished by scaling back the bitrate from a maximum rate to a minimum reserved rate in a non-linear fashion. The use of an intermediate value for scaling back enables a quick drop off of high maximum rates. In embodiments, the shape of a non-linear curve may be configured and controlled to make the drop-off steeper for heavy users.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventor: Anthony John Cotter
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Patent number: 8995460Abstract: Systems and methods can operate to transmit embedded control data (ECD) information within the payload of packet data. Payload packet data can contain a plurality of data elements of equal value. A transmitter can replace the repeating data elements with ECD information. A receiver can extract the ECD information and replace with the repeating data value to reconstruct the original. ECD information can be communicated between communication systems and between interfaces within a communication system.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2012Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: ARRIS Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Tauheed Ashraf, Anthony John Cotter
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Patent number: 8706384Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for detecting an overspeed shutdown condition of an internal combustion engine. The pressure within an air-intake manifold of the engine is measured, and that pressure is compared to a predetermined pressure, which represents the pressure within the air-intake manifold when an overspeed-shutdown mechanism has not been activated. Activation of the overspeed-shutdown mechanism is indicated when comparing the measured pressure value to the predetermined value results in the measured value being less than the predetermined value.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2010Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: PACCAR IncInventors: Ray Siciak, John Cotter, Bryan Hunt
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Patent number: 8630179Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus used to identify how long a packet associated with a CPE device can be delayed based upon information associated with the CPE device and/or the stream. In some examples, during periods of high volume, packets associated with a recipient device and/or the stream can be delayed based upon identification of an acceptable latency.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2011Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: ARRIS Enterprises, Inc.Inventor: Anthony John Cotter
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Patent number: 8450254Abstract: The present invention provides a modified solid stick composition comprising a thermosetting plasticizer, a resin, a lubricant, a friction modifier, or a combination thereof. The solid stick compositions may be used for application between two metal surfaces in sliding and rolling-sliding contact such as steel wheel-rail systems including mass transit and freight systems. A method of reducing energy consumption, or controlling friction between a metal surface and a second metal surface by applying the solid stick composition to one or more than one of the metal surfaces, is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2006Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: L.B. Foster Rail Technologies, Corp.Inventors: Don Eadie, Xin Lu, John Cotter
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Patent number: 8445416Abstract: A solid stick composition for use on steel surfaces that are in sliding or rolling-sliding contact. The solid stick composition comprises a vinyl ester resin, for example, from about 20 to about 80 weight percent vinyl ester resin, a solid lubricant, for example from about 0 to about 80 weight percent lubricant, and optionally a friction modifier, for example from about 0 to about 40% weight percent friction modifier, or a combination of a solid lubricant and a friction modifier. The solid stick comprises at least one of the lubricant or the friction modifier. A method of controlling friction between a metal surface and a second metal surface by applying the solid stick composition to one or more than one of the metal surfaces is also disclosed as well as a method of reducing lateral force in a rail system comprising applying the solid stick composition onto a wheel or rail surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2007Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: L.B. Foster Rail Technologies, Corp.Inventors: John Cotter, Annette Ueckert, Xin Lu, Donald Eadie
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Patent number: 8408362Abstract: A method for applying a liquid composition to a rail surface is provided. This method involves supplying a liquid composition in one or more reservoirs on a rail car (revenue generating car), and applying the liquid composition from the one or more reservoirs to the rail surface. A liquid composition application system is also provided. The liquid composition application system includes a reservoir(s) for holding a liquid composition mounted on a rail car. A pipe is connected to the reservoir(s), and a pump, for moving the liquid composition from the reservoir(s) to a dispensing nozzle(s), is provided. A controller processes topological information, data from the liquid composition application system, or both. The application of the liquid composition may be monitored and controlled from a remote site separate from the rail car.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2005Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: L. B. Foster Rail Technologies, Corp.Inventors: Don T Eadie, John Cotter, Dave Elvidge
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Publication number: 20110271928Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for detecting an overspeed shutdown condition of an internal combustion engine. The pressure within an air-intake manifold of the engine is measured, and that pressure is compared to a predetermined pressure, which represents the pressure within the air-intake manifold when an overspeed-shutdown mechanism has not been activated. Activation of the overspeed-shutdown mechanism is indicated when comparing the measured pressure value to the predetermined value results in the measured value being less than the predetermined value.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2010Publication date: November 10, 2011Applicant: PACCAR INCInventors: Ray Siciak, John Cotter, Bryan Hunt
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Patent number: 7939476Abstract: The present invention provides a friction control composition comprising a binder a rheological control agent, and optionally a lubricant. The liquid friction control composition may also comprise other components a wetting agent, a consistency modifier, and a preservative. The liquid friction control compositions may be used to modify the interfacial friction characteristics in sliding and rolling-sliding contact such as steel wheel-rail systems including mass transit and freight systems. A method of reducing lateral force, reducing energy consumption, or controlling friction between a metal surface and a second metal surface by applying the composition to metal surface, for example a top of rail or wheel, is also provided. The composition may be sprayed onto the rail surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2005Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Kelsan Technologies Corp.Inventors: Don Eadie, Xin Lu, John Cotter
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Patent number: RE42989Abstract: A method for applying a liquid composition to a rail surface is provided. This method involves supplying a liquid composition in one or more reservoirs on a rail car (revenue generating car), and applying the liquid composition from the one or more reservoirs to the rail surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2010Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Kelsan Technologies Corp.Inventors: Don Eadie, John Cotter, Dave Elvidge