Patents by Inventor Robert E. Drake
Robert E. Drake 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: 20200016668Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and other embodiments associated with a key duplication machine are described. In one embodiment, an assembly for duplicating a master key includes an optical imaging device, a logic, a clamping assembly, and a cutting member. The optical imaging device is capable of capturing an optical image of at least a portion of the master key. The logic is capable of determining a key pattern of the master key from the optical image of the master key. The clamping assembly is capable of clamping a key blank and the cutting member is capable of cutting a key pattern into said key blank.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2019Publication date: January 16, 2020Inventors: Michael A. Bass, William R. Mutch, Richard W. Ryai, SR., Chester O.D. Thompson, Robert E. Drake, Randall A. Porras
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Patent number: 10421133Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and other embodiments associated with a key duplication machine are described. In one embodiment, an assembly for duplicating a master key includes an optical imaging device, a logic, a clamping assembly, and a cutting member. The optical imaging device is capable of capturing an optical image of at least a portion of the master key. The logic is capable of determining a key pattern of the master key from the optical image of the master key. The clamping assembly is capable of clamping a key blank and the cutting member is capable of cutting a key pattern into said key blank.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2016Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: Hy-Ko Products CompanyInventors: Michael A. Bass, William R. Mutch, Richard W. Ryai, Sr., Chester O. D. Thompson, Robert E. Drake, Randall A. Porras
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Patent number: 9815126Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and other embodiments associated with a key duplication machine are described. In one embodiment, an assembly for duplicating a master key includes an optical imaging device, a logic, a clamping assembly, and a cutting member. The optical imaging device is capable of capturing an optical image of at least a portion of the master key. The logic is capable of determining a key pattern of the master key from the optical image of the master key. The clamping assembly is capable of clamping a key blank and the cutting member is capable of cutting a key pattern into said key blank.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2015Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: HY-KO PRODUCTS COMPANYInventors: Michael A. Bass, William R. Mutch, Richard W. Ryai, Sr., Chester O. D. Thompson, Robert E. Drake, Randall A. Porras
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Patent number: 9687920Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and other embodiments associated with a key duplication machine are described. In one embodiment, an assembly for duplicating a master key includes an optical imaging device, a logic, a clamping assembly, and a cutting member. The optical imaging device is capable of capturing an optical image of at least a portion of the master key. The logic is capable of determining a key pattern of the master key from the optical image of the master key. The clamping assembly is capable of clamping a key blank and the cutting member is capable of cutting a key pattern into said key blank.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2016Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: Hy-Ko Products CompanyInventors: Michael A. Bass, William R. Mutch, Richard W. Ryai, Sr., Chester O. D. Thompson, Robert E. Drake, Randall A. Porras
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Patent number: 9656332Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and other embodiments associated with a key duplication machine are described. In one embodiment, an assembly for duplicating a master key includes an optical imaging device, a logic, a clamping assembly, and a cutting member. The optical imaging device is capable of capturing an optical image of at least a portion of the master key. The logic is capable of determining a key pattern of the master key from the optical image of the master key. The clamping assembly is capable of clamping a key blank and the cutting member is capable of cutting a key pattern into said key blank.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2016Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: Hy-Ko Products CompanyInventors: Michael A. Bass, William R. Mutch, Richard W. Ryai, Sr., Chester O. D. Thompson, Robert E. Drake, Randall A. Porras
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Publication number: 20160375501Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and other embodiments associated with a key duplication machine are described. In one embodiment, an assembly for duplicating a master key includes an optical imaging device, a logic, a clamping assembly, and a cutting member. The optical imaging device is capable of capturing an optical image of at least a portion of the master key. The logic is capable of determining a key pattern of the master key from the optical image of the master key. The clamping assembly is capable of clamping a key blank and the cutting member is capable of cutting a key pattern into said key blank.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Michael A. Bass, William R. Mutch, Richard W. Ryai, SR., Chester O.D. Thompson, Robert E. Drake, Randall A. Porras
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Publication number: 20160375503Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and other embodiments associated with a key duplication machine are described. In one embodiment, an assembly for duplicating a master key includes an optical imaging device, a logic, a clamping assembly, and a cutting member. The optical imaging device is capable of capturing an optical image of at least a portion of the master key. The logic is capable of determining a key pattern of the master key from the optical image of the master key. The clamping assembly is capable of clamping a key blank and the cutting member is capable of cutting a key pattern into said key blank.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Michael A. Bass, William R. Mutch, Richard W. Ryai, SR., Chester O.D. Thompson, Robert E. Drake, Randall A. Porras
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Publication number: 20160375502Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and other embodiments associated with a key duplication machine are described. In one embodiment, an assembly for duplicating a master key includes an optical imaging device, a logic, a clamping assembly, and a cutting member. The optical imaging device is capable of capturing an optical image of at least a portion of the master key. The logic is capable of determining a key pattern of the master key from the optical image of the master key. The clamping assembly is capable of clamping a key blank and the cutting member is capable of cutting a key pattern into said key blank.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Michael A. Bass, William R. Mutch, Richard W. Ryai, SR., Chester O.D. Thompson, Robert E. Drake, Randall A. Porras
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Patent number: 9308590Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and other embodiments associated with a key duplication machine are described. In one embodiment, an assembly for duplicating a master key includes an optical imaging device, a logic, a clamping assembly, and a cutting member. The optical imaging device is capable of capturing an optical image of at least a portion of the master key. The logic is capable of determining a key pattern of the master key from the optical image of the master key. The clamping assembly is capable of clamping a key blank and the cutting member is capable of cutting a key pattern into said key blank.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: Hy-Ko Products CompanyInventors: Michael A. Bass, William R. Mutch, Richard W. Ryai, Sr., Chester O. D. Thompson, Robert E. Drake, Randall A. Porras
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Publication number: 20150266110Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and other embodiments associated with a key duplication machine are described. In one embodiment, an assembly for duplicating a master key includes an optical imaging device, a logic, a clamping assembly, and a cutting member. The optical imaging device is capable of capturing an optical image of at least a portion of the master key. The logic is capable of determining a key pattern of the master key from the optical image of the master key. The clamping assembly is capable of clamping a key blank and the cutting member is capable of cutting a key pattern into said key blank.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2015Publication date: September 24, 2015Inventors: Michael A. Bass, William R. Mutch, Richard W. Ryai, SR., Chester O.D. Thompson, Robert E. Drake, Randall A. Porras
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Patent number: 8985918Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and other embodiments associated with a key duplication machine are described. In one embodiment, an assembly for duplicating a master key includes an optical imaging device, a logic, a clamping assembly, and a cutting member. The optical imaging device is capable of capturing an optical image of at least a portion of the master key. The logic is capable of determining a key pattern of the master key from the optical image of the master key. The clamping assembly is capable of clamping a key blank and the cutting member is capable of cutting a key pattern into said key blank.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2011Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Hy-Ko ProductsInventors: Michael A. Bass, William R. Mutch, Richard W. Ryai, Sr., Chester O. D. Thompson, Robert E. Drake, Randall A. Porras
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Publication number: 20130294857Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and other embodiments associated with a key duplication machine are described. In one embodiment, an assembly for duplicating a master key includes an optical imaging device, a logic, a clamping assembly, and a cutting member. The optical imaging device is capable of capturing an optical image of at least a portion of the master key. The logic is capable of determining a key pattern of the master key from the optical image of the master key. The clamping assembly is capable of clamping a key blank and the cutting member is capable of cutting a key pattern into said key blank.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventors: Michael A. Bass, William R. Mutch, Richard W. Ryai, Sr., Chester O.D. Thompson, Robert E. Drake, Randall A. Porras
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Publication number: 20120243957Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and other embodiments associated with a key duplication machine are described. In one embodiment, an assembly for duplicating a master key includes an optical imaging device, a logic, a clamping assembly, and a cutting member. The optical imaging device is capable of capturing an optical image of at least a portion of the master key. The logic is capable of determining a key pattern of the master key from the optical image of the master key. The clamping assembly is capable of clamping a key blank and the cutting member is capable of cutting a key pattern into said key blank.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2012Publication date: September 27, 2012Inventors: Robert E. Drake, John E. Zonza, JR., Richard W. Ryai, SR., William R. Mutch
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Patent number: 8128322Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and other embodiments associated with a key duplication machine are described. In one embodiment, an assembly for duplicating a master key includes an optical imaging device, a logic, a clamping assembly, and a cutting member. The optical imaging device is capable of capturing an optical image of at least a portion of the master key. The logic is capable of determining a key pattern of the master key from the optical image of the master key. The clamping assembly is capable of clamping a key blank and the cutting member is capable of cutting a key pattern into said key blank.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2011Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: Hy-Ko Products CompanyInventors: Michael A. Bass, William R. Mutch, Richard W. Ryai, Sr., Chester O. D. Thompson, Robert E. Drake, Randall A. Porras
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Publication number: 20110176881Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and other embodiments associated with a key duplication machine are described. In one embodiment, an assembly for duplicating a master key includes an optical imaging device, a logic, a clamping assembly, and a cutting member. The optical imaging device is capable of capturing an optical image of at least a portion of the master key. The logic is capable of determining a key pattern of the master key from the optical image of the master key. The clamping assembly is capable of clamping a key blank and the cutting member is capable of cutting a key pattern into said key blank.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2011Publication date: July 21, 2011Inventors: Michael A. Bass, William R. Mutch, Richard W. Ryai, SR., Chester O.D. Thompson, Robert E. Drake, Randall A. Porras
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Publication number: 20110164938Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and other embodiments associated with a key duplication machine are described. In one embodiment, an assembly for duplicating a master key includes an optical imaging device, a logic, a clamping assembly, and a cutting member. The optical imaging device is capable of capturing an optical image of at least a portion of the master key. The logic is capable of determining a key pattern of the master key from the optical image of the master key. The clamping assembly is capable of clamping a key blank and the cutting member is capable of cutting a key pattern into said key blank.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2011Publication date: July 7, 2011Inventors: Michael A. Bass, William R. Mutch, Richard W. Ryai, SR., Chester O.D. Thompson, III, Robert E. Drake, Randall A. Porras
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Patent number: 7891919Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and other embodiments associated with a key duplication machine are described. In one embodiment, an assembly for duplicating a master key includes an optical imaging device, a logic, a clamping assembly, and a cutting member. The optical imaging device is capable of capturing an optical image of at least a portion of the master key. The logic is capable of determining a key pattern of the master key from the optical image of the master key. The clamping assembly is capable of clamping a key blank and the cutting member is capable of cutting a key pattern into said key blank.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2007Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Hy-Ko Products CompanyInventors: Michael A. Bass, William R. Mutch, Richard W. Ryai, Sr., Chester O. D. Thompson, Robert E. Drake, Randall A. Porras
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Patent number: 4894612Abstract: Miniature soft probes are used to provide a high speed connection to circuits on a wafer. The probe contains a co-planar line on a soft substrate which provides a flexibility for secure contacts. A miniature coaxial line is directly connected to the coplanar line with a zero degree angle. This configuration makes the probe very small and result in high performance. A planar link between two ground planes eliminates any unwanted odd mode. The probes have high speed and wideband transmission lines with interfaces which have speed in the picoseconds and bandwidths in the hundreds of gigahertz. The probes have multi-functional capabilities, such as high impedance buffering and DC blocking, due to printed circuits which constitute a portion of the probe. The printed circuits are produced by a thin film photolithic process. These probes are best suited for on-wafer tests, diagnostics and measurements as well as interfacing on-wafer circuits with other electronic or electro-optical systems.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 1988Date of Patent: January 16, 1990Assignee: Hypres, IncorporatedInventors: Robert E. Drake, Sadeg M. Faris, Roy M. Patt, Zhi-Yuan Shen
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Patent number: 4490901Abstract: A method for trimming the zero voltage Josephson current of a tunnel junction including the steps of measuring the I-V characteristics of the completed junctions to quantify the change in I.sub.o necessary to meet the design requirements, placing the tested Josephson junctions on a metal block which is mounted in the sample chamber of an ion implanter structure which is pumped to 1.10.sup.-6 Torr. The junctions, kept at room temperature and oriented at a direction nearly normal to the ion beam, are implanted with magnetically analyzed ions of energies 50 keV to 2300 keV. Spatial uniformity of the ion implant beam is .+-.2% over a sample. Uniform spatial implantation over a large area sample is obtained by either sweeping of the beam across the sample, or restoring the sample through a stationary beam, determining the required ion dose to effect trimming from calibration curves, remeasuring the I-V characteristics after implantation to confirm that the required I.sub.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 1983Date of Patent: January 1, 1985Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Gregory J. Clark, Robert E. Drake, Stanley I. Raider