Patents by Inventor Allen Jacobs

Allen Jacobs 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).

  • Publication number: 20050110658
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatically testing the integrity of an inductive loop in a vehicle detector system. A check loop is placed adjacent each inductive loop in a multi-channel vehicle detector system. Each check loop is periodically activated by the vehicle detector to simulate a vehicle load on the associated inductive loop. Samples representing loop inductance at different activation periods are compared with a standard. When the result exceeds the standard, the inductive loop is subjected to additional sample testing with decreasing time intervals between sampling. After a number of additional samples exceed the standard, the inductive loop is deemed failed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2003
    Publication date: May 26, 2005
    Applicant: RENO AGRICULTURE AND ELECTRONICS
    Inventors: Jason Lu, Benjamin Luke, Allen Jacobs
  • Patent number: 6856209
    Abstract: An electronic module configured to suppress electromagnetic radiation is disclosed. The electronic module has a plurality of electronic components disposed therein. The module includes a module housing, a circuit board, and a plurality of capacitors. The module housing is made of an electrically conductive material. The circuit board has a ground plane and is fixed to the module housing. The plurality of capacitors are coupled at first end to the ground plane and at a second end to the housing. Further, the capacitors are connected electrically in parallel and are uniformly spaced within the electronic module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: David Y. Tsang, Gregory Allen Jacobs, Igor Belokour
  • Publication number: 20040084063
    Abstract: A method of using an electric stainbrush for cleaning inanimate surfaces is provided. The electric stainbrush includes a handle having a motor disposed therein, a head having a longitudinal axis, and a neck disposed between the handle and the head. First and second bristle holders are associated with the head. The first bristle holder oscillates or rotates. The second bristle holder reciprocates in generally the same direction as the longitudinal axis of the head but does not rotate or oscillate. The motor is operatively connected to the first and second bristle holders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: James Charles Vago, Stephen Allen Jacobs, Paul Amaat Raymond Gerard France
  • Publication number: 20040061566
    Abstract: An electronic module configured to suppress electromagnetic radiation is disclosed. The electronic module has a plurality of electronic components disposed therein. The module includes a module housing, a circuit board, and a plurality of capacitors. The module housing is made of an electrically conductive material. The circuit board has a ground plane and is fixed to the module housing. The plurality of capacitors are coupled at first end to the ground plane and at a second end to the housing. Further, the capacitors are connected electrically in parallel and are uniformly spaced within the electronic module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2002
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Applicant: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: David Y. Tsang, Gregory Allen Jacobs, Igor Belokour
  • Publication number: 20030011846
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus to facilitate optimum use of network components. Using an intelligent engine, or link planning tool, network components are placed on links in a simulated network while keeping the amount of consumed power within a desired range. Based on provided customer network data, a minimum number of cards necessary to make the requested network is allocated. The simulated network includes card and shelf allocations, wiring, and slot assignment within shelves. An export database and at least one report are generated following execution of steps in the method. Examples of such a report are: shelf card inventory report; shelf card and fiber wiring report; equipment list; lightpath trace report; and simulation report. Each report is output in a format suitable for end-user use and consideration. The present invention can be applied to networks having different topologies, e.g. mesh networks, ring networks, or point-to-point networks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2002
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventors: Masoud Gholamhosseini, Allen Jacob Braun
  • Patent number: 6355662
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula (1.0.0): are described wherein A is for example aryl, heteroaryl or heterocyclyl, Y is preferably —C(═O)—; B is independently selected from a group of moieties, the most preferred of which are those of partial Formulas (1.1.2) and (1.1.6): and E is a single bond; oxygen; 1,1-cyclopropyl; C(CH3)2; CF2; or a bridging moiety of partial Formula (1.9.0): where R1a is hydrogen when R1 has the meaning of a mono-valent substituent; and R1a is a single bond when R1 has the meaning of a di-valent substituent. Said compounds are useful in methods of treating or preventing an inflammatory, autoimmune or respiratory diseases by inhibiting cell adhesion and consequent or associated pathogenic processes subsequently mediated by VLA-4.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2002
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc
    Inventors: Allen Jacob Duplantier, Anthony John Milici, Louis Stanley Chupak
  • Patent number: 5814651
    Abstract: This invention relates to 4-substituted catechol diether compounds which are selective inhibitors of phosphodiesterase (PDE) type IV. The compounds of the present invention are useful in inhibiting PDE.sub.IV and in the treatment of AIDS, asthma, bronchitis, chronic obstructive airways disease, psoriasis, allergic rhinitis, dermatitis and other inflammatory diseases. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds hereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1998
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Allen Jacob Duplantier, James Frederick Eggler, Anthony Marfat, Hiroko Masamune
  • Patent number: 4045924
    Abstract: A roof assemblage for use in a furnace includes a refractory panel dimensioned to span refractory furnace walls and a wall bearing roof truss from which the refractory roof panel is suspended. The refractory roof panel is suspended by means of hangers which are connected to a bottom chord of the truss and to suspension bars which extend transversely of the roof panel. The truss is arranged intermediate of the width of the refractory roof panel and the bottom chord is situated on bearing anchors which connect the bottom chord at opposite ends thereof to the top of the refractory wall panels. Lifting hooks are provided on the top chord of the truss so that the truss-panel roof assemblage may be lifted as a unit onto and from the furnace walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1975
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1977
    Assignee: S. J. Agnew
    Inventor: Allen Jacob Jones
  • Patent number: 4032201
    Abstract: A roller bearing assembly for reducing friction between a relatively rotatable shaft member and support member wherein the support member has a circular hole formed therein through which a portion of the shaft extends. The bearing assembly includes an elongate length of roller chain having pivotally interconnected links with rollers rotatably mounted therein. The rollers are of a diameter smaller than the difference in radii between the shaft and opening. The link side plates at opposite sides of the rollers in the chain have a width greater than the roller diameters. The roller chain is shorter than the circumference of the shaft and may be secured adjacent one of its ends to the rotating member in the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1975
    Date of Patent: June 28, 1977
    Assignee: S. J. Agnew
    Inventor: Allen Jacob Jones
  • Patent number: 4026247
    Abstract: A dump grate for use in a furnace is rotatably mounted therein and includes fluid coolant tubes sinuously arranged within refractory material comprising a grate plate for circulating coolant fluid. The grate plate is shiftable from a first substantially horizontal fuel supporting position to a nonhorizontal fuel dumping position. A rotatable conduit is arranged beneath the grate plate secured thereto for receiving coolant fluid inlet and discharge tubes for supplying coolant fluid and discharging same from the grate plate coolant tubes. Removable grate bars are arranged on portions of the surface of the grate plate, with the spacing provided between permitting selective varying of airflow through the grate plate for additional cooling purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1975
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1977
    Assignee: S. J. Agnew
    Inventor: Allen Jacob Jones
  • Patent number: 4017254
    Abstract: A recirculating furnace-dryer combination including a combustion chamber, a housing surrounding the combustion chamber for maintaining a greater than atmospheric pressure within the combustion chamber, a dryer in which a greater than atmospheric pressure may be maintained, and a feed conduit through which heated gases may be supplied from the combustion chamber to the dryer. Return conduits receive exhaust gases from the veneer dryer and recirculate them through a fan for repressurization into the housing, from which they are recirculated into the combustion chamber. A fuel feed, including an air lock, is operable to feed fuel into the combustion chamber, with an air lock maintaining a pressurized condition in the combustion chamber. Temperature sensing devices in the dryer are connected to controls to operate dampers in the feed conduits to maintain a preselected temperature range within the veneer dryer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1975
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1977
    Assignee: S. J. Agnew
    Inventor: Allen Jacob Jones
  • Patent number: 3996864
    Abstract: A damper for controlling the passage of combustion gases through a conduit in a furnace. The damper is a mass of formed refractory material shiftable through an opening in the side of the conduit between an operative position extending into the conduit and inoperative position spaced laterally of the conduit. The damper is mounted on an elongate hollow beam which has a coolant fluid flow passage extending therethrough and apertures through which coolant fluid may pass to cool the exterior of the damper and support. A housing extends laterally of the conduit and has side and end walls positioned to receive and enclose portions of the damper and damper support retracted from the conduit. The damper support is enclosed and shielded by the housing walls throughout operation of the apparatus. A coolant fluid supply is operable to inject coolant fluid under pressure into the damper support so that such fluid may flow outwardly therefrom to cool the damper support and surfaces of the damper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1975
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1976
    Assignee: S. J. Agnew
    Inventor: Allen Jacob Jones
  • Patent number: D327846
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1992
    Inventor: Allen Jacobs