Patents by Inventor Bruce Dexter
Bruce Dexter 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: 8769085Abstract: Systems and methods for analyzing the health of networks and identifying Points of Interest in networks are provided. In one embodiment, a method for analyzing the health of a network is provided. The method may include: receiving status information for multiple network devices associated with a network; and analyzing the status information for at least a portion of the network devices by comparing the statuses of one or more network devices that are located downstream on the network relative to the statuses of one or more network devices that are located upstream on the network.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2010Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Cox Communications, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Dexter Beeco, Robert Michael O'Shea, Mark Steven Adams, John Milton Landis, IV, Sundeep Kizhakethalakel Sunny, Ian Derrick Tabb, Scott Allan Sternloff, Aleksandr Vladimirovich Yashin
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Patent number: 8649257Abstract: Systems and methods for locating a possible failure on a power network are provided. In one embodiment, a method may include determining that a possible power network failure exists based on a first group of network devices without battery back-up capabilities having an inactive status and a second groups of network devices with battery back-up capabilities having an active status on a communications network, wherein each of the network devices are adapted for receiving at least primary power from a power network; determining addresses for at least a portion of the first or the second groups of network devices; locating the addresses on a power network grid topology; and identifying at least one power network component or power network segment as a possible power network failure location based on locations of the at least a portion of the first or the second groups of network devices.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2010Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Cox Communications, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Dexter Beeco, Ian Derrick Tabb
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Patent number: 8635495Abstract: Systems and methods for classifying a possible failure in a power network are provided. In one embodiment, a method may include receiving network device status information for multiple network devices in communication with a communications network and capable of receiving primary power from a power network; and determining that a possible power network failure exists based on a first portion of the network devices associated with an inactive status and a second portion of the network devices associated with an active status, wherein the first portion comprises network devices without battery back-up capabilities and the second portion comprises network devices with battery back-up capabilities.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2010Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Cox Communications, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Dexter Beeco, Ian Derrick Tabb
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Publication number: 20110119517Abstract: Systems and methods for classifying a possible failure in a power network are provided. In one embodiment, a method may include receiving network device status information for multiple network devices in communication with a communications network and capable of receiving primary power from a power network; and determining that a possible power network failure exists based on a first portion of the network devices associated with an inactive status and a second portion of the network devices associated with an active status, wherein the first portion comprises network devices without battery back-up capabilities and the second portion comprises network devices with battery back-up capabilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2010Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: COX COMMUNICATIONS, INC.Inventors: Bruce Dexter Beeco, Ian Derrick Tabb
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Publication number: 20110119375Abstract: Systems and methods for analyzing the health of networks and identifying Points of Interest in networks are provided. In one embodiment, a method for analyzing the health of a network is provided. The method may include: receiving status information for multiple network devices associated with a network; and analyzing the status information for at least a portion of the network devices by comparing the statuses of one or more network devices that are located downstream on the network relative to the statuses of one or more network devices that are located upstream on the network.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2010Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: COX COMMUNICATIONS, INC.Inventors: Bruce Dexter Beeco, Robert Michael O'Shea, Mark Steven Adams, John Milton Landis, IV, Sundeep Kizhakethalakel Sunny, Ian Derrick Tabb, Scott Allan Sternloff, Aleksandr Vladimirovich Yashin
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Publication number: 20110116387Abstract: Systems and methods for locating a possible failure on a power network are provided. In one embodiment, a method may include determining that a possible power network failure exists based on a first group of network devices without battery back-up capabilities having an inactive status and a second groups of network devices with battery back-up capabilities having an active status on a communications network, wherein each of the network devices are adapted for receiving at least primary power from a power network; determining addresses for at least a portion of the first or the second groups of network devices; locating the addresses on a power network grid topology; and identifying at least one power network component or power network segment as a possible power network failure location based on locations of the at least a portion of the first or the second groups of network devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2010Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: COX COMMUNICATIONS, INC.Inventors: Bruce Dexter Beeco, Ian Derrick Tabb
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Patent number: 7562589Abstract: An electronic torque wrench for engaging a workpiece, the electronic torque wrench including a wrench body and a wrench head disposed on the wrench body, the wrench head being configured to engage the workpiece. A grip handle is disposed on the wrench body opposite the wrench head and a user interface is carried by the wrench body. The user interface includes a digital display with a first readout and a second readout, and an input device for inputting a preset torque value. The first readout displays a peak torque value continuously during operations and the second readout displays an applied torque value continuously during operations.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2006Date of Patent: July 21, 2009Assignee: Easco Hand Tools, Inc.Inventors: Muniswamappa Anjanappa, Awad Aly Gharib, Xia Chen, Steve Booher, Bruce Dexter
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Patent number: 7469602Abstract: A torque wrench for engaging a workpiece includes a wrench body having a first end and a second end. A wrench head is disposed on the first end of the wrench body and is configured to engage the workpiece. A display device is carried by the wrench body and includes a housing, a display, and an input device for inputting a preset torque value. A torque sensor is carried by the wrench head and is electrically connected to the display device. A detent extends outwardly from one of the wrench body, the wrench head, and the user interface and a plurality of recesses is formed in another of the wrench body, the wrench head, and the user interface, each of the recesses being configured to releasably receive the detent. The display device is rotatable relative to the wrench head so that the detent is received by one of the recesses for retaining the display device in a desired angular position with regard to the wrench head.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2008Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Assignee: Easco Hand Tools, Inc.Inventors: Awad Aly Gharib, Steve Booher, Bruce Dexter
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Publication number: 20080168871Abstract: A torque wrench for engaging a workpiece includes a wrench body having a first end and a second end. A wrench head is disposed on the first end of the wrench body and is configured to engage the workpiece. A display device is carried by the wrench body and includes a housing, a display, and an input device for inputting a preset torque value. A torque sensor is carried by the wrench head and is electrically connected to the display device. A detent extends outwardly from one of the wrench body, the wrench head, and the user interface and a plurality of recesses is formed in another of the wrench body, the wrench head, and the user interface, each of the recesses being configured to releasably receive the detent. The display device is rotatable relative to the wrench head so that the detent is received by one of the recesses for retaining the display device in a desired angular position with regard to the wrench head.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2008Publication date: July 17, 2008Applicant: EASCO HAND TOOLS, INC.Inventors: Awad Aly Gharib, Steve Booher, Bruce Dexter
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Patent number: 7370539Abstract: An electronic torque wrench for engaging a workpiece includes a wrench body having a first end and a second end. A wrench head is disposed on the first end of the wrench body and is configured to engage the workpiece. A grip handle is disposed on the second end of the wrench head. A user interface is carried by the wrench body and includes a housing, a digital display, and an input device for inputting a preset torque value. A torque sensing element is carried by the wrench head and is electrically connected to the display device. A detent extends outwardly from one of the wrench body, the wrench head, and the user interface and a plurality of recesses is formed in another of the wrench body, the wrench head, and the user interface, each of the recesses being configured to releasably receive the detent. The display device is rotatable relative to the wrench head so that the detent is received by one of the recesses for retaining the display device in a desired angular position with regard to the wrench head.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2006Date of Patent: May 13, 2008Assignee: Easco Hand Tools, Inc.Inventors: Awad Aly Gharib, Steve Booher, Bruce Dexter
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Publication number: 20070119269Abstract: An electronic torque wrench for engaging a workpiece, the electronic torque wrench including a wrench body and a wrench head disposed on the wrench body, the wrench head being configured to engage the workpiece. A grip handle is disposed on the wrench body opposite the wrench head and a user interface is carried by the wrench body. The user interface includes a digital display with a first readout and a second readout, and an input device for inputting a preset torque value. The first readout displays a peak torque value continuously during operations and the second readout displays an applied torque value continuously during operations.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2006Publication date: May 31, 2007Inventors: Muniswamappa Anjanappa, Awad Gharib, Xia Chen, Steve Booher, Bruce Dexter
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Publication number: 20070051186Abstract: An electronic torque wrench for engaging a workpiece includes a wrench body having a first end and a second end. A wrench head is disposed on the first end of the wrench body and is configured to engage the workpiece. A grip handle is disposed on the second end of the wrench head. A user interface is carried by the wrench body and includes a housing, a digital display, and an input device for inputting a preset torque value. A torque sensing element is carried by the wrench head and is electrically connected to the display device. A detent extends outwardly from one of the wrench body, the wrench head, and the user interface and a plurality of recesses is formed in another of the wrench body, the wrench head, and the user interface, each of the recesses being configured to releasably receive the detent. The display device is rotatable relative to the wrench head so that the detent is received by one of the recesses for retaining the display device in a desired angular position with regard to the wrench head.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2006Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventors: Awad Gharib, Steve Booher, Bruce Dexter
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Patent number: 7153214Abstract: A universal joint to transmit force from a tool to a workpiece. A driver attachable to the tool has a spherical cavity. A plurality of inwardly facing protrusions is formed in the cavity. Each protrusion has a pair of conical sidewalls separated by an angled ramp. A driven socket has a sphere formed on one end. The sphere has a plurality of channels. The sphere is received in the spherical cavity in the driver and the protrusions in the cavity are received in the channels. The drive webs forming the channel engage the protrusions when the driver is angularly offset from the driven socket.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2005Date of Patent: December 26, 2006Assignee: Easco Hand Tools, Inc.Inventors: Dana L. Delaney, Bruce Dexter, Awad Gharib
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Publication number: 20050143179Abstract: A universal joint to transmit force from a tool to a workpiece. A driver attachable to the tool has a spherical cavity. A plurality of inwardly facing protrusions is formed in the cavity. Each protrusion has a pair of conical sidewalls separated by an angled ramp. A driven socket has a sphere formed on one end. The sphere has a plurality of channels. The sphere is received in the spherical cavity in the driver and the protrusions in the cavity are received in the channels. The drive webs forming the channel engage the protrusions when the driver is angularly offset from the driven socket.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2005Publication date: June 30, 2005Inventors: Dana Delaney, Bruce Dexter, Awad Gharib
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Patent number: 6869366Abstract: A universal joint to transmit force from a tool to a workpiece. A driver attachable to the tool has a spherical cavity. A plurality of inwardly facing protrusions are formed in the cavity. Each protrusion has a pair of conical sidewalls separated by an angled ramp. A driven socket has a sphere formed on one end. The sphere has a plurality of channels. The sphere is received in the spherical cavity in the driver and the protrusions in the cavity are received in the channels. The drive webs forming the channel engage the protrusions when the driver is angularly offset from the driven socket.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2002Date of Patent: March 22, 2005Assignee: Easco Hand Tools Inc.Inventors: Dana L. Delaney, Bruce Dexter, Awad Gharib
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Patent number: D500944Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2004Date of Patent: January 18, 2005Assignee: Easco Hand Tools, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Dexter, Barry Buchanan, Gary Cromer
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Patent number: D501768Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2004Date of Patent: February 15, 2005Assignee: Easco Hand Tools, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Dexter, Barry Buchanan, Gary Cromer
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Patent number: D523305Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2004Date of Patent: June 20, 2006Assignee: Easco Hand Tools, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Dexter, Barry Buchanan, Gary Cromer
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Patent number: RE42400Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2007Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: Easco Hand Tools, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Dexter, Barry Buchanan, Gary Cromer
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Patent number: RE43408Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2006Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Apex Brands, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Dexter, Barry Buchanan, Gary Cromer