Patents by Inventor Walter R. Tippett

Walter R. Tippett 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).

  • Patent number: 9026104
    Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and systems to control remote devices or equipment via existing cellular telephone networks wherein information from a customer concerning a specific function is communicated and performed at the remote equipment. To achieve this, a Central Control receives information from the customer and correlates it to a specific cellular telephone MIN number which has been pre-programmed. The MIN number is then sent to a cellular provider. The cellular provider then transmits the MIN number to an antenna, which transmits the MIN number to a remote equipment controller at the remotely located equipment. The remote equipment controller then takes a part of the MIN and gives these numbers to a PLC at the remote equipment controller. The PLC then memory maps part of the MIN to a specific function to be carried out by the remote equipment controller, and the specific function is carried out.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Musco Corporation
    Inventors: Joe P. Crookham, Antonio Rivera, Michael B. Foster, Ryan A. Marsh, Walter R. Tippett, Patrick K. Cooley
  • Publication number: 20100277109
    Abstract: An apparatus to control remote devices or equipment via existing cellular telephone networks. The apparatus receives information from a customer concerning a specific function, which the customer wants to perform at the remote equipment. A Central Control receives this information from the customer and correlates the function to a specific cellular telephone MIN number, which has been pre-programmed in a computer at the Central Control. The MIN number is then sent to a cellular provider. The cellular provider then transmits the MIN number to an antenna, which transmits the MIN number to a remote equipment controller at the remotely located equipment. The remote equipment controller then takes the a part of the MIN and gives these numbers to a PLC at the remote equipment controller. The PLC then memory maps the part of the MIN to a specific function to be carried out by the remote equipment controller. Then the remote equipment controller carriers out specified functions at the remote equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: MUSCO CORPORATION
    Inventors: JOE P. CROOKHAM, ANTONIO RIVERA, MICHAEL B. FOSTER, RYAN A. MARSH, WALTER R. TIPPETT, PATRICK K. COOLEY
  • Patent number: 7778635
    Abstract: An apparatus to control remote devices or equipment via existing cellular telephone networks. The apparatus receives information from a customer concerning a specific function, which the customer wants to perform at the remote equipment. A Central Control receives this information from the customer and correlates the function to a specific cellular telephone MIN number, which has been pre-programmed in a computer at the Central Control. The MIN number is then sent to a cellular provider. The cellular provider then transmits the MIN number to an antenna, which transmits the MIN number to a remote equipment controller at the remotely located equipment. The remote equipment controller then takes the a part of the MIN and gives these numbers to a PLC at the remote equipment controller. The PLC then memory maps the part of the MIN to a specific function to be carried out by the remote equipment controller. Then the remote equipment controller carriers out specified functions at the remote equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Musco Corporation
    Inventors: Joe P. Crookham, Antonio Rivera, Michael B. Foster, Ryan A. Marsh, Walter R. Tippett, Patrick K. Cooley
  • Patent number: 7246782
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing a temporary spread footing for supporting a variety of different vertically extending structures. The apparatus includes a frame with a top and bottom. The frame can have a substantial space or void in between the top and bottom into which weights or devices can be placed. A connection on top of the base removably connects to the structure to be supported. Outriggers could also be used to substantially increase the overturning moment resistance of the base. The outriggers can be removable or retractable so that for transportation, the base has minimum dimensions. The method includes pre-determining the needed weight and overturning moment resistance for a particular application and transporting the base to the site and thereafter adding weight and adjusting outriggers to match the pre-determined needed overturning moment resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Assignee: Musco Corporation
    Inventors: Joe P. Crookham, David M. Crookham, James A. Whitson, Thomas A. Stone, Gregory N. Kubbe, Walter R. Tippett
  • Publication number: 20040211877
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing a temporary spread footing for supporting a variety of different vertically extending structures. The apparatus includes a frame with a top and bottom. The frame can have a substantial space or void in between the top and bottom into which weights or devices can be placed. A connection on top of the base removably connects to the structure to be supported. Outriggers could also be used to substantially increase the overturning moment resistance of the base. The outriggers can be removable or retractable so that for transportation, the base has minimum dimensions. The method includes pre-determining the needed weight and overturning moment resistance for a particular application and transporting the base to the site and thereafter adding weight and adjusting outriggers to match the pre-determined needed overturning moment resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2004
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Applicant: MUSCO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joe P. Crookham, David M. Crookham, James A. Whitson, Thomas A. Stone, Gregory N. Kubbe, Walter R. Tippett
  • Publication number: 20040056775
    Abstract: An apparatus to control remote devices or equipment via existing cellular telephone networks. The apparatus receives information from a customer concerning a specific function, which the customer wants to perform at the remote equipment. A Central Control receives this information from the customer and correlates the function to a specific cellular telephone MIN number, which has been pre-programmed in a computer at the Central Control. The MIN number is then sent to a cellular provider. The cellular provider then transmits the MIN number to an antenna, which transmits the MIN number to a remote equipment controller at the remotely located equipment. The remote equipment controller then takes the a part of the MIN and gives these numbers to a PLC at the remote equipment controller. The PLC then memory maps the part of the MIN to a specific function to be carried out by the remote equipment controller. Then the remote equipment controller carriers out specified functions at the remote equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2003
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Applicant: MUSCO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joe P. Crookham, Antonio Rivera, Michael B. Foster, Ryan A. Marsh, Walter R. Tippett, Patrick K. Cooley
  • Patent number: 6681110
    Abstract: An apparatus to control remote devices or equipment via existing cellular telephone networks. The apparatus receives information from a customer concerning a specific function, which the customer wants to perform at the remote equipment. A Central Control receives this information from the customer and correlates the function to a specific cellular telephone MIN number, which has been pre-programmed in a computer at the Central Control. The MIN number is then sent to a cellular provider. The cellular provider then transmits the MIN number to an antenna, which transmits the MIN number to a remote equipment controller at the remotely located equipment. The remote equipment controller then takes the a part of the MIN and gives these numbers to a PLC at the remote equipment controller. The PLC then memory maps the part of the MIN to a specific function to be carried out by the remote equipment controller. Then the remote equipment controller carriers out specified functions at the remote equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Musco Corporation
    Inventors: Joe P. Crookham, Antonio Rivera, Michael B. Foster, Ryan A. Marsh, Walter R. Tippett, Patrick K. Cooley
  • Publication number: 20020179788
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing a temporary spread footing for suppporting a variety of different vertically extending structures. The apparatus includes a frame with a top and bottom. The frame can have a substantial space or void in between the top and bottom into which weights or devices can be placed. A connection on top of the base removably connects to the structure to be supported. Outriggers could also be used to substantially increase the overturning moment resistance of the base. The outriggers can be removable or retractable so that for transportation, the base has minimum dimensions. The method includes pre-determining the needed weight and overturning moment resistance for a particular application and transporting the base to the site and thereafter adding weight and adjusting outriggers to match the pre-determined needed overturning moment resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2002
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventors: Joe P. Crookham, David M. Crookham, James A. Whitson, Thomas A. Stone, Gregory N. Kubbe, Walter R. Tippett
  • Patent number: 6464196
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing a temporary spread footing for supporting a variety of different vertically extending structures. The apparatus includes a frame with a top and bottom. The frame can have a substantial space or void in between the top and bottom into which weights or devices can be placed. A connection on top of the base removably connects to the structure to be supported. Outriggers could also be used to substantially increase the overturning moment resistance of the base. The outriggers can be removable or retractable so that for transportation, the base has minimum dimensions. The method includes pre-determining the needed weight and overturning moment resistance for a particular application and transporting the base to the site and thereafter adding weight and adjusting outriggers to match the pre-determined needed overturning moment resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: Mucso Corporation
    Inventors: Joe P. Crookham, David M. Crookham, James A. Whitson, Thomas A. Stone, Gregory N. Kubbe, Walter R. Tippett