Patents by Inventor Bruce Kendall

Bruce Kendall 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: 5745479
    Abstract: An apparatus for detecting errors in a wireless communication channel comprises a receiver which receives a data stream from the wireless communication channel, a signal strength indication circuit coupled with the receiver which indicates signal strength for a received data stream, and processing resources coupled to the signal strength indication circuit which monitors the received data signal strength to detect anomalies in the strength of the received data stream, typical of erroneous data. Also, the system includes a signal phase monitoring circuit coupled with the receiver. This circuit indicates phase of the received data stream. Processing resources coupled with the signal phase monitoring circuit, monitor the received data stream phase to detect anomalies in phase of the received data stream typical of erroneous data. In addition, the data stream will include data packets having error detection codes imbedded within the data packets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1998
    Assignee: 3COM Corporation
    Inventors: Lawrence M. Burns, Scott Mitchell, Bruce Kendall
  • Patent number: 5545841
    Abstract: A seamless, light weight container that provides two levels of liquid and gaseous containment. The container has removable covers that have a double seal which allows confirmation of seal integrity prior to shipment by applying a vacuum or pressure to the internal space between the inner and outer seals. This close-out vacuum or pressure test can be completed within minutes and it provides certification that the container seals meet design criteria for quick turn-around in spacecraft environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1996
    Assignee: The Penn State Research Foundation
    Inventors: William W. Wilfinger, Bruce Kendall