Patents Assigned to Perkins Technical Services, Inc.
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Patent number: 11888273Abstract: A power supply docking station for a SINCGARS RT-1523 radio has a housing configured to support and provides DC power to the radio and a power amplifier. The housing has an integrated battery compartment for receiving at least two military standard BB-2590 batteries. Each battery can independently power the radio and the power amplifier, such that the other battery can be swapped out while the radio and power amplifier are in use. In another embodiment, a power supply docking station supports and provides power to a Harris 150-series radio. In another embodiment, a power supply docking station supports and provides power to a Harris 160-series radio.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: PERKINS TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Jeffrey Keith Taylor, Frank N. Perkins, III, Jason Scott Mayfield
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Patent number: 10602630Abstract: A platform for a military radio with a vehicle adapter amplifier has been developed. The apparatus includes a base for supporting an AN/PRC-117G Man Pack radio in combination with a SINCGARS RT-1523 radio, a for electrically connecting with the AN/PRC-117G Man Pack radio and the SINCGARS RT-1523 radio, and a vehicular power supply system.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2019Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: Perkins Technical Services, Inc.Inventors: Frank N. Perkins, III, Jeffrey K. Taylor, Lloyd W. Childs, Josh Crowe
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Patent number: 10472861Abstract: A knob claim lock has been developed. The knob clamp lock includes a frame piece with two slots and a shackle opening that fits over a lock piece with two tabs and a matching shackle opening. The tabs and slots fit together to make sure the shackle openings align to allow the knob clamp lock to be secured.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2018Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: PERKINS TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Jeffrey K. Taylor, Frank N. Perkins, III, Josh Crowe, Mark Burnette, Jason Mayfield
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Patent number: 10188008Abstract: A platform for a military radio with a vehicle adapter amplifier has been developed. The apparatus includes a base for supporting an AN/PRC-117G Man Pack radio in combination with a SINCGARS RT-1523 radio, a for electrically connecting with the AN/PRC-117G Man Pack radio and the SINCGARS RT-1523 radio, and a vehicular power supply system.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2017Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: Perkins Technical Services, Inc.Inventors: Frank N. Perkins, III, Jeffrey K. Taylor, Lloyd W. Childs, Josh Crowe
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Patent number: 9681562Abstract: A platform for a military radio with a vehicle adapter amplifier has been developed. The apparatus includes a base for supporting dual AN/VRC-110 radio systems. The platform has a first power supply system that converts 110/220 alternating current into +6.75 Volts direct current, +13 Volts direct current and +200 Volt direct current. The platform includes a vehicle adapter power amplifier that provides range extension to said dual AN/VRC-110 radio systems.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2014Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: Perkins Technical Services, Inc.Inventors: Frank N. Perkins, III, Jeffrey K. Taylor, Lloyd W. Childs, Josh Crowe
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Patent number: 8885354Abstract: A platform for a military radio with a vehicle adapter amplifier has been developed. The apparatus includes a base for supporting dual AN/VRC-110 radio systems. The platform has a first power supply that includes a DC power converter for converting 110/220 alternating current into +28 Volt direct current and a second power supply that converts +28 Volt direct current into +6.75 Volts direct current, +13 Volts direct current and +200 Volt direct current. The platform includes a vehicle adapter power amplifier that provides range extension to said dual AN/VRC-110 radio systems.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Perkins Technical Services, Inc.Inventors: Frank N. Perkins, III, Jeffrey K. Taylor, Lloyd W. Childs, Josh Crowe
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Patent number: 8531846Abstract: An AC/DC power supply and platform for a military radio has been developed. The apparatus includes a base that supports at least one SINCGARS RT-1523 radio. The base is connected to an AC power supply and at least one DC power supply. The AC supply and DC power supply are configured to switch automatically to the DC power supply should the AC power supply fail.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2010Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Perkins Technical Services, Inc.Inventors: Frank N. Perkins, III, Jeffrey K. Taylor, Bruce C. Weddendorf, Lloyd W. Childs
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Patent number: 8462491Abstract: A platform for a military radio with a vehicle adapter amplifier has been developed. The apparatus includes a base for supporting at least one SINCGARS RT-1523 radio. The platform has a first power supply that includes a DC power converter for converting 110/220 alternating current into +28 Volt direct current and a second power supply that converts +28 Volt direct current into +6.75 Volts direct current, +13 Volts direct current and +200 Volt direct current. The platform includes a vehicle adapter power amplifier that provides range extension to said SINCGARS RT-1523 radio.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2011Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Perkins Technical Services, Inc.Inventors: Frank N. Perkins, III, Jeffrey K. Taylor, Lloyd W. Childs
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Patent number: 8149592Abstract: An AC/DC power supply and platform for a military radio has been developed. The apparatus includes a base that supports at least one SINCGARS RT-1523 radio. The base is connected to an AC power supply and at least one DC power supply. The AC supply and DC power supply are configured to switch automatically to the DC power supply should the AC power supply fail. The housing of the platform is sealed from the exterior environment with gaskets.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2010Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Perkins Technical Services, Inc.Inventors: Frank N. Perkins, III, Jeffrey K. Taylor, Bruce C. Weddendorf, Lloyd W. Childs
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Patent number: 8059412Abstract: An improved power supply and platform for a military radio has been developed. The apparatus includes a base that is adapted and arranged for supporting a HARRIS 117 radio and a power amplifier adapted to amplify radio frequency output of the radio. The connectors include an electrical connector for the radio and a connector for the amplifier. A power supply is housed within the assembly. A power supply for the connector to the amplifier is also housed within the assembly. Also included is a wiring harness for a SINCGARS LS/671 device and a LED indicator to identify which radio is in operation for multiple radio configurations.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2009Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Perkins Technical Services, Inc.Inventors: Frank N. Perkins, III, Jeffery K. Taylor, Bruce Weddendorf, Lloyd W. Childs
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Publication number: 20110194250Abstract: A platform for a military radio with a vehicle adapter amplifier has been developed. The apparatus includes a base for supporting at least one SINCGARS RT-1523 radio. The platform has a first power supply that includes a DC power converter for converting 110/220 alternating current into +28 Volt direct current and a second power supply that converts +28 Volt direct current into +6.75 Volts direct current, +13 Volts direct current and +200 Volt direct current. The platform includes a vehicle adapter power amplifier that provides range extension to said SINCGARS RT-1523 radio.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2011Publication date: August 11, 2011Applicant: PERKINS TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Frank N. Perkins, III, Jeffrey K. Taylor, Lloyd W. Childs
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Publication number: 20100284151Abstract: An AC/DC power supply and platform for a military radio has been developed. The apparatus includes a base that supports at least one SINCGARS RT-1523 radio. The base is connected to an AC power supply and at least one DC power supply. The AC supply and DC power supply are configured to switch automatically to the DC power supply should the AC power supply fail. The housing of the platform is sealed from the exterior environment with gaskets.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2010Publication date: November 11, 2010Applicant: PERKINS TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Frank N. Perkins, III, Jeffrey K. Taylor, Bruce C. Weddendorf, Lloyd W. Childs
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Patent number: 7733658Abstract: A power platform assembly is provided to convert available AC power into power suitable to power SINCGARS radio components. The platform includes a horizontal base for supporting up to two SINCGARS radios and a carriage assembly supported above the base to provide support for up to two radio frequency power amplifiers. Connectors, internal wiring, and electrical components inside the platform provide power and electrical connections between components within and connected to the platform. Ancillary electronics and connectors provide for remote audio monitoring of communications via an LS-671 external speaker, or equivalent external speaker arrangement. The platform allows various types of available AC power, as may vary across different regions of the world, to power the radios and radio frequency power amplifiers while allowing others in a secure vicinity of the platform to hear incoming and outgoing voice transmissions without draining the batteries powering the radios.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2007Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Perkins Technical Services, Inc.Inventors: Frank Norvel Perkins, III, Jeffrey Keith Taylor, Bruce Charles Weddendorf, Lloyd W. Childs
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Publication number: 20090168370Abstract: An improved power supply and platform for a military radio has been developed. The apparatus includes a base that is adapted and arranged for supporting a HARRIS 117 radio and a power amplifier adapted to amplify radio frequency output of the radio. The connectors include an electrical connector for the radio and a connector for the amplifier. A power supply is housed within the assembly. A power supply for the connector to the amplifier is also housed within the assembly, Also included is a wiring harness for a SINCGARS LS/671 device and a LED indicator to identify which radio is in operation for multiple radio configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2009Publication date: July 2, 2009Applicant: Perkins Technical Services, Inc.Inventors: Frank N. Perkins, III, Jeffrey K. Taylor, Bruce Weddendorf, Lloyd W. Childs
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Patent number: 7227755Abstract: An adapter assembly including a base for supporting a SINCGARS radio and a radio frequency power amplifier, a first connector for electrically connecting with the SINCGARS radio and a second connector for electrically connecting with the power amplifier, a first power supply electrically connected with the first connector and a second power supply and a third power supply, the second power supply and the third power supply each being electrically connected with the second connector.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2004Date of Patent: June 5, 2007Assignee: Perkins Technical Services, Inc.Inventors: Ken Arnold, Michael Samuel Hamilton, Frank N. Perkins, III, Hubert Sims, Jr., Jeffrey K. Taylor, Robert A. Walls
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Patent number: 6784570Abstract: A power supply station is presented having a substantially flat-based portion and a taller rear portion extending upward from the rear of the primary base portion, but being formed integrally therefrom. Dual connectors extend forward from the front surface of the rear portion and are adapted for connecting with recessed male connectors found on the rear sockets of SINCGARS radio. Internal electronics within a unit converts standard 110/220 Volt AC current into a standard +12 Volt DC source compatible with standard SINCGARS radios. The internal electronics provide separate conversion power supplies for both connectors to allow for two SINCGARS radios to be powered simultaneously. The invention also includes switches for controlling the powering of any installed SINCGARS radio as well as low friction runners and retention latches on the front of the unit to allow for secure retention of the SINCGARS radio on the invention while powering.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2001Date of Patent: August 31, 2004Assignee: Perkins Technical Services, Inc.Inventors: Robert Allen Walls, Michael Samuel Hamilton, Kenneth Wayne Arnold, Hubert Sims, Jr.