Patents by Inventor Keith Richard Martin

Keith Richard Martin 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).

  • Publication number: 20120324087
    Abstract: A communications system for a network of stations, is provided where stations identify themselves upon being informed of the desires of an inquisitor station. Additionally, techniques for “plug and play”, self-healing and homogenizing the heterogeneous parts of a network, are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Inventors: Alexandre Cheifot, Keith Richard Martin, Peter Randolph Aeberhardt
  • Patent number: 8285879
    Abstract: A communications system for a network of stations, is provided where stations identify themselves upon being informed of the desires of an inquisitor station. Additionally, techniques for “plug and play”, self-healing and homogenizing the heterogeneous parts of a network, are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Tantalus Systems Corp.
    Inventors: Alexandre Cheifot, Keith Richard Martin, Peter Randolph Aeberhardt
  • Publication number: 20110010439
    Abstract: A communications system for a network of stations, is provided where stations identify themselves upon being informed of the desires of an inquisitor station. Additionally, techniques for “plug and play”, self-healing and homogenizing the heterogeneous parts of a network, are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Inventors: Alexandre Cheifot, Keith Richard Martin, Peter Randolph Aeberhardt
  • Publication number: 20100323555
    Abstract: A meter adapter in the form of a collar interposed between meter and associated socket, provides a smooth curved jaw configuration for meter terminal blades, and branch fuse safety features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Inventors: Franklin Christiaan Geiger, Harold David Hankel, Keith Richard Martin, Mohammad Tootoonian Mashad
  • Publication number: 20100321003
    Abstract: A method of designing a meter-mounted extender with a transformer is disclosed, wherein losses from primary and secondary windings are equalized for a given secondary load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Inventors: Franklin Christiaan Geiger, Mark Fairburn, Keith Richard Martin, Mohammad Tootoonian Mashad
  • Patent number: 7802015
    Abstract: A communications system for a network of stations, is provided where stations identify themselves upon being informed of the desires of an inquisitor station. Additionally, techniques for “plug and play”, self-healing and homogenizing the heterogeneous parts of a network, are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Tantalus Systems Corp.
    Inventors: Alexandre Cheifot, Keith Richard Martin, Peter Randolph Aeberhardt
  • Publication number: 20100164750
    Abstract: An adapter is interposed between a standard resource meter and its socket, to provide RF-capabilities. Communications between meter and adapter are effected by optical technology. The adapter has emergency battery back-up capabilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2010
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventors: Mohammad Tootoonian Mashhad, Stephen Geoffrey Jones, Keith Richard Martin
  • Patent number: 7692556
    Abstract: An adapter is interposed between a standard resource meter and its socket, to provide RF-capabilities. Communications between meter and adapter are effected by optical technology. The adapter has emergency battery back-up capabilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Tantalus Systems Corp.
    Inventors: Mohammad Tootoonian Mashhad, Stephen Geoffrey Jones, Keith Richard Martin
  • Patent number: 7019666
    Abstract: An adapter is interposed between a standard resource meter and its socket, to provide RF-capabilities. Communications between meter and adapter are effected by optical technology. The adapter has emergency battery back-up capabilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: Tantalus Systems Corp.
    Inventors: Mohammad Tootoonian Mashhad, Stephen Geoffrey Jones, Keith Richard Martin
  • Patent number: D643763
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Inventors: Franklin Christiaan Geiger, Keith Richard Martin, Mohammad Tootoonian Mashhad