Patents by Inventor Robert M. Newman
Robert M. Newman 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: 11949281Abstract: Systems and methods described herein provide examples of an electrical panel (e.g., a modular electrical panel) that is configured to control a plurality of electrical loads. The electrical panel may include a control circuit, memory, a communication circuit, and an alternating current (AC) line feed and/or a direct current (DC) line feed. The electrical panel may also include a plurality of power supplies and a plurality of control modules, where more than one control module is associated with each of the plurality of power supplies. Each control module may configured to receive DC power from the associated power supply and provide an output voltage to at least one electrical load. The electrical panel provides flexibility as to whether each stage of conversion, regulation, and/or control is performed at a control module located within the electrical panel or performed at an accessory module located at an electrical load.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2023Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Lutron Technology Company LLCInventors: Stuart W. DeJonge, Robert C. Newman, Jr., Matthew W. Nuhfer, Michael W. Pessina, Thomas M. Shearer
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Publication number: 20240105371Abstract: A control device includes a moving portion, a magnetic element coupled to the moving portion, at least one magnetic sensing circuit responsive to magnetic fields, and at least one magnetic flux pipe structure. The magnetic element may comprise alternating positive and negative sections configured to generate a magnetic field. The magnetic element may be any shape, such as circular, linear, etc. The magnetic sensing circuit may be radially offset from the magnetic element, and the magnetic flux pipe structure may be configured to conduct the magnetic field generated by the magnetic element towards the magnetic sensing circuit. The magnetic element may generate the magnetic field in a first plane, and the magnetic sensing may be responsive to magnetic fields in a second direction that is angularly offset from the first plane. The magnetic flux pipe structure may redirect the magnetic field towards the magnetic sensing circuit in the second direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: Lutron Technology Company LLCInventors: Alexander Wade Gage, Stephen M. Ludwig, JR., Robert C. Newman, JR., William Taylor Shivell
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Patent number: 5612126Abstract: A stiff fabric comprises a woven synthetic fabric coated with a latex compound aerated to provide a weight upon application to the fabric of between 0.63-0.89 gms./ml. The compound is pressed into the fabric by a knife blade having a rounded convex lower edge whereby the compound applied to one side of the fabric passes into the interstices but remains substantially clear of the face side. The compound is cured on the fabric in an oven at approximately 149.degree. C. for 45-60 seconds.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 1994Date of Patent: March 18, 1997Assignee: Burlington Industries, Inc.Inventors: David M. Cross, Manfred H. K. Hueneke, Ronald A. Farris, Bobby L. McConnell, Robert M. Newman
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Patent number: 5534298Abstract: A stiff fabric comprises a woven synthetic fabric coated with a latex compound aerated to provide a weight upon application to the fabric of between 0.63-0.89 gms./ml. The compound is pressed into the fabric by a knife blade having a rounded convex lower edge whereby the compound applied to one side of the fabric passes into the interstices but remains substantially clear of the face side. The compound is cured on the fabric in an oven at approximately 149.degree. C. for 45-60 seconds.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 1995Date of Patent: July 9, 1996Assignee: Burlington Industries, Inc.Inventors: David M. Cross, Manfred H. K. Hueneke, Ronald A. Farris, Bobby L. McConnell, Robert M. Newman
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Patent number: 5351043Abstract: A method of transmitting data on a communications network having two oppositely directed unidirectional buses (A,B) and a number of access units (4) coupled between buses, the method including the step of establishing a queue which is distributed in the access units and which controls when the access units can transmit data packets on the buses. When an access unit has a data packet (38) queued for transmission on bus A, it sends a REQ bit on bus B. The access units monitor the number of REQ bits passing and empty packets available so as to thereby establish the distributed queue. The access units are able to handle both data packets (38) which are suitable for information from computers and synchronous packets 36 which can be used for voice circuits.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 1991Date of Patent: September 27, 1994Assignees: Robert M. Newman, John L. Hullett, The University of Western AustraliaInventors: John L. Hullett, Robert M. Newman
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Patent number: 5146477Abstract: A method of transmitting digital signals (DI) in frames which include a stuffing field between nodes (N) in a network, each node having a buffer and a local clock for producing local clock signals (CLK2). The method includes the steps of extracting clock signals (CLK1) from the digital signals (DI), writing the digital signals into a buffer at the extracted clock signal (CLK1) rate, reading the digital signals from the buffer including reading the content of the stuffing field in order to add or substrate stuffing bits therein in order to compensate for differences in frequencies between the local and extracted clock signals (CLK1, CLK2), and controlling the adding or subtracting of stuffing bits so that the length of the stuffing field is within predetermined limits.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 1991Date of Patent: September 8, 1992Inventors: Antonio Cantoni, Zigmantas L. Budrikis, Robert M. Newman, John L. Hullett
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Patent number: 5051742Abstract: A method of transmitting data on a communications network having two oppositely directed unidirectional buses (A,B) and a number of access units (4) coupled between buses, the method including the step of establishing a queue which is distributed in the access units and which controls when the access units can transmit data packets on the buses. When an access unit has a data packet (38) queued for transmission on bus A, it sends a REQ bit on bus B. The access units monitor the number of REQ bits passing and empty packets available so as to thereby establish the distributed queue. The access units are able to handle both data packets (38) which are suitable for information from computers and synchronous packets (36) which can be used for voice circuits.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 1990Date of Patent: September 24, 1991Assignees: Robert M. Newman, John L. Hullett, University of Western AustraliaInventors: John L. Hullett, Robert M. Newman
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Patent number: 5050166Abstract: A method and apparatus for transmitting variable length messages on a network in fixed length slots including the provision of a source identifier field in the header of each slot, the source identifier field including a code which is uniquely associated with the message to be transmitted. The fixed length slots are then transmitted on the network and reassembly of the slots by a reassembly machine is controlled in accordance with the identifier codes in the slot.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 1989Date of Patent: September 17, 1991Inventors: Antonio Cantoni, Robert M. Newman
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Patent number: 4922244Abstract: A method of transmitting data on a communications network having two oppositely directed unidirectional buses (A,B) and a number of access units (4) coupled between buses, the method including the step of establishing a queue which is distributed in the access units and which controls when the access units can transmit data packets on the buses. When an access unit has a data packet (38) queued for transmission on bus A, it sends a REQ bit on bus B. The access units monitor the number of REQ bits passing and empty packets available so as to thereby establish the distributed queue. The access units are able to handle both data packets (38) which are suitable for information from computers and synchronous packets 36 which can be used for voice circuits.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 1986Date of Patent: May 1, 1990Assignee: The University of Western AustraliaInventors: John L. Hullett, Robert M. Newman
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Patent number: 4884599Abstract: A rotary packaging apparatus for non-free-flowing material synchronizes the discharge rate of material in an auger emptied hopper with the speed of rotation of a funnel carrying wheel which engages a continuous series of containers such that material is uniformly deposited in the packets. A plurality of hoppers may be provided to permit packaging more than one material into a packet.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 1988Date of Patent: December 5, 1989Assignee: Ropak Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Robert M. Newman, Kenneth R. Warmath
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Patent number: 4828500Abstract: An improved apparatus and method for motion teaching by comparison of two recorded motion sequences is provided. Display of the motion sequences is synchronized by reference to a point, common to both sequences. Additionally, the motion sequences are compared by overlaying the displayed images in an optical fashion with an optical beam splitter.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 1987Date of Patent: May 9, 1989Assignee: Accelerated Sports Cybernetics Development PartnershipInventors: Gary E. Seidel, Robert A. Newman, III, Robert M. Newman, Henry Henschen
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Patent number: RE37494Abstract: A method and apparatus for transmitting variable length messages on a network in fixed length slots including the provision of a source identifier field in the header of each slot, the source identifier field including a code which is uniquely associated with the message to be transmitted. The fixed length slots are then transmitted on the network and reassembly of the slots by a reassembly machine is controlled in accordance with the identifier codes in the slot.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 1993Date of Patent: January 1, 2002Assignee: QPSX Communications Pty. Ltd.Inventors: Antonio Cantoni, Robert M. Newman
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Patent number: RE39454Abstract: A method and apparatus for transmitting variable length messages on a network in fixed length slots including the provision of a source identifier field in the header of each slot, the source identifier field including a code which is uniquely associated with the message to be transmitted. The fixed length slots are then transmitted on the network and reassembly of the slots by a reassembly machine is controlled in accordance with the identifier codes in the slot.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 1988Date of Patent: January 2, 2007Assignee: QPSX Communications Pty. Ltd.Inventors: Antonio Cantoni, Robert M. Newman