Patents by Inventor Richard A. Rollins
Richard A. Rollins 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: 11432153Abstract: The present invention filters access points presented to a user and locks onto an access point. An access point filtering unit determines the access points accessible by a client device and then filters them to present only the access points that are acceptable under a security policy in force. An access point locking unit has a plurality of operating modes and can lock onto a user selected access point, a security policy prescribed access point, or the access point with the best signal profile. The present invention also includes several methods such as: a method for filtering access points for presentation to the user, a method for locking onto an access point selected by the user, a method for locking onto an access point with the best signal profile, and a method for locking onto an access point prescribed by a security policy for a given location.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2020Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Brent Beachem, Peter Boucher, Gabe Nault, Richard Rollins, Jonathan Brett Wood, Michael Wright
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Publication number: 20210029547Abstract: The present invention filters access points presented to a user and locks onto an access point. The present invention includes an access point filtering unit and an access point locking unit. The access point filtering unit determines the access points that are accessible by a client device and then filters them to present only the access points that are acceptable to under a security policy in force. The access point locking unit has a plurality of operating modes and can lock onto a user selected access point, a security policy prescribed access point, or the access point with the best signal profile. The present invention also includes several methods such as: a method for filtering access points for presentation to the user, a method for locking onto an access point selected by the user, a method for locking onto an access point with the best signal profile, and a method for locking onto an access point prescribed by a security policy for a given location.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2020Publication date: January 28, 2021Inventors: Brent BEACHEM, Peter BOUCHER, Gabe NAULT, Richard ROLLINS, Jonathan Brett WOOD, Michael Wright
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Patent number: 10652745Abstract: The present invention filters access points presented to a user and locks onto an access point and includes an access point filtering unit and an access point locking unit. The access point filtering unit determines the access points that are accessible by a client device and then filters them to present only the access points that are acceptable to under a security policy in force. The access point locking unit has a plurality of operating modes and can lock onto a user selected access point, a security policy prescribed access point, or the access point with the best signal profile. The present invention also includes a method for filtering access points and a method for locking onto an access point that is selected by the user, that has the best signal profile, or that is prescribed by a security policy for a given location.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2016Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Brent Beachem, Peter Boucher, Gabe Nault, Richard Rollins, Jonathan Brett Wood, Michael Wright
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Publication number: 20160360414Abstract: The present invention filters access points presented to a user and locks onto an access point and includes an access point filtering unit and an access point locking unit. The access point filtering unit determines the access points that are accessible by a client device and then filters them to present only the access points that are acceptable to under a security policy in force. The access point locking unit has a plurality of operating modes and can lock onto a user selected access point, a security policy prescribed access point, or the access point with the best signal profile. The present invention also includes a method for filtering access points and a method for locking onto an access point that is selected by the user, that has the best signal profile, or that is prescribed by a security policy for a given location.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2016Publication date: December 8, 2016Inventors: Brent BEACHEM, Peter BOUCHER, Gabe NAULT, Richard ROLLINS, Jonathan Brett WOOD, Michael WRIGHT
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Patent number: 9237514Abstract: The present invention filters access points presented to a user and locks onto an access point. The present invention includes an access point filtering unit and an access point locking unit. The access point filtering unit determines the access points that are accessible by a client device and then filters them to present only the access points that are acceptable to under a security policy in force. The access point locking unit has a plurality of operating modes and can lock onto a user selected access point, a security policy prescribed access point, or the access point with the best signal profile. The present invention also includes several methods such as: a method for filtering access points for presentation to the user, a method for locking onto an access point selected by the user, a method for locking onto an access point with the best signal profile, and a method for locking onto an access point prescribed by a security policy for a given location.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2005Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Brent Beachem, Peter Boucher, Gabe Nault, Richard Rollins, Jonathan Brett Wood, Michael Wright
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Patent number: 8192396Abstract: An adapter for use in connecting a vacuum source with a breast shield is disclosed including a housing with at least one female coupling component formed therein, at least one male coupling component that is adapted to attach to a tube at one end for conveying pressure from the vacuum source, while the other end is sized and shaped to be received in the female coupling component. A passageway extends between the first end and the second end of the male coupling component for conveying the pressure. The female coupling component is defined therein by an interior sidewall that has a channel formed therein open to the female coupling component at least somewhere along the interior sidewall. When the male coupling component is inserted in the female coupling component, a sealing portion of the male coupling component engages the interior sidewall surface such that ambient air is prevented from entering the channel and disrupting optimal vacuum pressure.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2010Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Medela Holding AGInventors: Larry D. Annis, Richard Rollin
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Patent number: 8075516Abstract: A portable breast pump has a suction unit and a collecting unit which is connected to this suction unit via a flexible suction line. The collecting unit comprises a breast shield, a milk-receiving container and a coupling element which connects the breast shield to the milk-receiving container. The suction unit has a housing with an operating means for operating the pump and a fastening means for fastening the housing on a carrying means, which can be fastened on the mother's body. This breast pump is easy to operate, allows the milk to be expressed even in confined areas with no set-down surfaces and, in addition, does not hinder the mother's mobility.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2010Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Medela Holding AGInventors: Erich Pfenniger, Richard Röllin, Beda Weber, Markus Kerschdorfer
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Publication number: 20110028893Abstract: An adapter for use in connecting a vacuum source with a breast shield is disclosed including a housing with at least one female coupling component formed therein, at least one male coupling component that is adapted to attach to a tube at one end for conveying pressure from the vacuum source, while the other end is sized and shaped to be received in the female coupling component. A passageway extends between the first end and the second end of the male coupling component for conveying the pressure. The female coupling component is defined therein by an interior sidewall that has a channel formed therein open to the female coupling component at least somewhere along the interior sidewall. When the male coupling component is inserted in the female coupling component, a sealing portion of the male coupling component engages the interior sidewall surface such that ambient air is prevented from entering the channel and disrupting optimal vacuum pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Inventors: Larry D. Annis, Richard Röllin
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Patent number: 7824362Abstract: An adapter for use in connecting a vacuum source with a breast shield is disclosed including a housing with at least one female coupling component formed therein, at least one male coupling component that is adapted to attach to a tube at one end for conveying pressure from the vacuum source, while the other end is sized and shaped to be received in the female coupling component. A passageway extends between the first end and the second end of the male coupling component for conveying the pressure. The female coupling component is defined therein by an interior sidewall that has a channel formed therein open to the female coupling component at least somewhere along the interior sidewall. When the male coupling component is inserted in the female coupling component, a sealing portion of the male coupling component engages the interior sidewall surface such that ambient air is prevented from entering the channel and disrupting optimal vacuum pressure.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2008Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Medela Holding AGInventors: Larry D. Annis, Richard Rollin
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Patent number: 7766865Abstract: The invention relates to a breast cap part for a breast pump, which is disposed on an areola of a female breast when used. The breast cap includes a truncated base body (1) having a large rear opening (13) and a small front opening (14), the base body being embodied in order to receive a breast cap (6) in a funnel. The truncated base body (1) is at least partially made of a heat accumulating and/or heat conducting material and is heated when required. The heating does not exclusively occur when the body temperature of the female breast is transmitted. Other means for heating the breast cap part are used.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2005Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Medela Holding AGInventor: Richard Röllin
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Publication number: 20100145264Abstract: A portable breast pump has a suction unit and a collecting unit which is connected to this suction unit via a flexible suction line. The collecting unit comprises a breast shield, a milk-receiving container and a coupling element which connects the breast shield to the milk-receiving container. The suction unit has a housing with an operating means for operating the pump and a fastening means for fastening the housing on a carrying means, which can be fastened on the mother's body. This breast pump is easy to operate, allows the milk to be expressed even in confined areas with no set-down surfaces and, in addition, does not hinder the mother's mobility.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2010Publication date: June 10, 2010Applicant: MEDELA HOLDING AGInventors: Erich Pfenniger, Richard Röllin, Beda Weber, Markus Kerschdorfer
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Publication number: 20090140848Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring vacant structures according to various aspects of the present invention operate in conjunction with an environmental sensor system coupled to a repositionable housing. The environmental sensor system may detect an environmental condition by at least a first sensor, generate a first signal by the at least first sensor corresponding to the environmental condition, and transmit the first signal to a processor. The processor may be configured to process the first signal to at least one of identify a status of the environmental condition, identify an anomaly of the environmental condition, and store information about the environmental condition. The environmental sensor system may generate a second signal corresponding to the processed first signal, which may be transmitted to a database.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2008Publication date: June 4, 2009Inventors: Richard Rollins, David Lawson
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Publication number: 20080262419Abstract: The invention relates to a breast cap part for a breast pump, which is disposed on an areola of a female breast when used. Said breast cap comprises a truncated base body (1) having a large rear opening (13) and a small front opening (14), said base body being embodied in order to receive a breast cap (6) in a funnel. The truncated base body (1) is at least partially made of a heat accumulating and/or heat conducting material and is heated when required. Said heating does not exclusively occur when the body temperature of the female breast is transmitted. Other means for heating the breast cap part are used.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2005Publication date: October 23, 2008Inventor: Richard Rollin
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Publication number: 20080125730Abstract: An adapter for use in connecting a vacuum source with a breast shield is disclosed including a housing with at least one female coupling component formed therein, at least one male coupling component that is adapted to attach to a tube at one end for conveying pressure from the vacuum source, while the other end is sized and shaped to be received in the female coupling component. A passageway extends between the first end and the second end of the male coupling component for conveying the pressure. The female coupling component is defined therein by an interior sidewall that has a channel formed therein open to the female coupling component at least somewhere along the interior sidewall. When the male coupling component is inserted in the female coupling component, a sealing portion of the male coupling component engages the interior sidewall surface such that ambient air is prevented from entering the channel and disrupting optimal vacuum pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2008Publication date: May 29, 2008Applicant: Medela Holding AGInventors: Larry D. Annis, Richard Rollin
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Patent number: 7357782Abstract: An adapter for use in connecting a vacuum source with a breast shield is disclosed including a housing with at least one female coupling component formed therein, at least one male coupling component that is adapted to attach to a tube at one end for conveying pressure from the vacuum source, while the other end is sized and shaped to be received in the female coupling component. A passageway extends between the first end and the second end of the male coupling component for conveying the pressure. The female coupling component is defined therein by an interior sidewall that has a channel formed therein open to the female coupling component at least somewhere along the interior sidewall. When the male coupling component is inserted in the female coupling component, a sealing portion of the male coupling component engages the interior sidewall surface such that ambient air is prevented from entering the channel and disrupting optimal vacuum pressure.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2003Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Inventors: Richard Röllin, Larry D. Annis
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Patent number: 7326184Abstract: An adapter for use in connecting a vacuum source with a breast shield is disclosed including a housing with at least one female coupling component formed therein, at least one male coupling component that is adapted to attach to a tube at one end for conveying pressure from the vacuum source, while the other end is sized and shaped to be received in the female coupling component. A passageway extends between the first end and the second end of the male coupling component for conveying the pressure. The female coupling component is defined therein by an interior sidewall that has a channel formed therein open to the female coupling component at least somewhere along the interior sidewall. When the male coupling component is inserted in the female coupling component, a sealing portion of the male coupling component engages the interior sidewall surface. A stopper is provided to effectively permit the use of only one of a pair of female coupling component.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2003Date of Patent: February 5, 2008Assignee: Medela Holdings AGInventor: Richard Röllin
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Publication number: 20070161947Abstract: A portable breast pump has a suction unit and a collecting unit which is connected to this suction unit via a flexible suction line. The collecting unit comprises a breast shield, a milk-receiving container and a coupling element which connects the breast shield to the milk-receiving container. The suction unit has a housing with an operating means for operating the pump and a fastening means for fastening the housing on a carrying means, which can be fastened on the mother's body. This breast pump is easy to operate, allows the milk to be expressed even in confined areas with no set-down surfaces and, in addition, does not hinder the mother's mobility.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventors: Erich Pfenniger, Richard Rollin, Beda Weber, Markus Kerschdorfer
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Publication number: 20060094400Abstract: The present invention filters access points presented to a user and locks onto an access point. The present invention includes an access point filtering unit and an access point locking unit. The access point filtering unit determines the access points that are accessible by a client device and then filters them to present only the access points that are acceptable to under a security policy in force. The access point locking unit has a plurality of operating modes and can lock onto a user selected access point, a security policy prescribed access point, or the access point with the best signal profile. The present invention also includes several methods such as: a method for filtering access points for presentation to the user, a method for locking onto an access point selected by the user, a method for locking onto an access point with the best signal profile, and a method for locking onto an access point prescribed by a security policy for a given location.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2005Publication date: May 4, 2006Inventors: Brent Beachem, Peter Boucher, Gabe Nault, Richard Rollins, Jonathan Wood, Michael Wright
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Patent number: D540939Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2004Date of Patent: April 17, 2007Assignee: Medela Holding AGInventors: Britta Pukall, Markus Kerschdorfer, Therese Naef, Yvonne Krebs, Richard Röllin
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Patent number: D565174Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2006Date of Patent: March 25, 2008Assignee: Medela AGInventors: Britta Pukall, Markus Kerschdorfer, Therese Naef, Yvonne Krebs, Richard Röllin