Patents by Inventor Christopher A. Estes

Christopher A. Estes 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: 9070408
    Abstract: A system, device, and method for recording audio with the character and sonic benefits of a genuine analog recording is disclosed. More specifically, an electro-mechanical-software controlled closed loop analog signal processor (“CLASP”) system which is comprised of a CLASP unit containing firmware, a latency detection module, and CLASP hardware display and controls. The CLASP system further comprises CLASP software operably running on a digital audio workstation (“DAW”) which is also in operable communication with the CLASP unit. The CLASP unit is also in operable communication with an analog recordable medium. An analog audio signal is recorded on the analog recordable medium, which may consist of a coated tape, cup, cylinder, drum, or disk, and then immediately played back and routed to the DAW via an analog to digital converter, thus providing for digitally recorded analog audio. The CLASP system may also include converters and a mixing console.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Endless Analog, Inc
    Inventor: Christopher Estes
  • Publication number: 20150001945
    Abstract: A solar panel is disclosed that can be daisy-chained with other solar panels. The solar panel automatically generates output alternative current (AC) power that is in parallel with input AC power coming into the solar panel when the solar panel senses the input AC power so that the solar panel operates as a slave in this state. The solar panel automatically generates standalone AC output power when the solar panel fails to detect input AC power coming into the solar panel where the solar panel operates as a master in this state. The solar panel generates the standalone output AC power without any reliance on input AC power generated by a utility grid and/or other AC power sources external to the solar panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventor: Christopher A. Estes
  • Publication number: 20140265591
    Abstract: An auto-synchronous isolated inlet power converter is disclosed that can be daisy-chained with other power converters and/or an alternating current (AC) power source. The power converter automatically generates output AC power that is in parallel with external input AC power coming into the power converter when the power converter senses the external input AC power so that the power converter operates as a slave in this state. The power converter automatically generates output AC power when the power converter fails to detect the external input AC power coming into the power converter where the power converter operates as a master in this state. The power converter generates the output AC power without any reliance on the external input AC power generated by a utility grid and/or other AC power sources external to the power converter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Christopher A. Estes
  • Publication number: 20140116492
    Abstract: A solar panel is disclosed that generates standalone alternative current (AC) output power where the standalone output AC power is generated from direct current (DC) power stored in a battery bank included in the solar panel. The solar panel generates the standalone output AC power without reliance on input AC power generated by a utility grid and/or other AC power sources external to the solar panel. The solar panel automatically generates the standalone AC output power when the solar panel fails to detect input AC power coming into the solar panel where the solar panel operates as a master in this state. The solar panel automatically terminates the generation of the standalone AC power when the solar panel detects input AC power coming into the solar panel where the solar panel operates as a slave in this state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Inventor: Christopher Estes
  • Patent number: 8630727
    Abstract: A system, device, and method for recording audio with the character and sonic benefits of a genuine analog recording is disclosed. More specifically, an electro-mechanical-software controlled closed loop analog signal processor (“CLASP”) system which is comprised of a CLASP unit containing firmware, a latency detection module, and CLASP hardware display and controls. The CLASP system further comprises CLASP software operably running on a digital audio workstation (“DAW”) which is also in operable communication with the CLASP unit. The CLASP unit is also in operable communication with an analog recordable medium. An analog audio signal is recorded on the analog recordable medium, which may consist of a coated tape, cup, cylinder, drum, or disk, and then immediately played back and routed to the DAW via an analog to digital converter, thus providing for digitally recorded analog audio. The CLASP system may also include converters and a mixing console.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Endless Analog, Inc
    Inventor: Christopher A. Estes
  • Publication number: 20130030559
    Abstract: A system, device, and method for recording audio with the character and sonic benefits of a genuine analog recording is disclosed. More specifically, an electro-mechanical-software controlled closed loop analog signal processor (“CLASP”) system which is comprised of a CLASP unit containing firmware, a latency detection module, and CLASP hardware display and controls. The CLASP system further comprises CLASP software operably running on a digital audio workstation (“DAW”) which is also in operable communication with the CLASP unit. The CLASP unit is also in operable communication with an analog recordable medium. An analog audio signal is recorded on the analog recordable medium, which may consist of a coated tape, cup, cylinder, drum, or disk, and then immediately played back and routed to the DAW via an analog to digital converter, thus providing for digitally recorded analog audio. The CLASP system may also include converters and a mixing console.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Inventor: Christopher Estes
  • Publication number: 20100296673
    Abstract: A system, device, and method for recording audio with the character and sonic benefits of a genuine analog recording is disclosed. More specifically, an electro-mechanical-software controlled closed loop analog signal processor (“CLASP”) system which is comprised of a CLASP unit containing firmware, a latency detection module, and CLASP hardware display and controls. The CLASP system further comprises CLASP software operably running on a digital audio workstation (“DAW”) which is also in operable communication with the CLASP unit. The CLASP unit is also in operable communication with an analog recordable medium. An analog audio signal is recorded on the analog recordable medium, which may consist of a coated tape, cup, cylinder, drum, or disk, and then immediately played back and routed to the DAW via an analog to digital converter, thus providing for digitally recorded analog audio. The CLASP system may also include converters and a mixing console.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: ENDLESS ANALOG, INC.
    Inventor: Christopher A. Estes
  • Patent number: 7751916
    Abstract: A system, apparatus, device, and method for recording sounds and music with the character and sonic benefits of a genuine analog tape recording is disclosed. More specifically, an electro-mechanical-software controlled closed loop analog signal processor (“CLASP”) system, which is comprised of a digital audio workstation (“DAW”) resident on a host computer and is in operable communication with a CLASP unit or device is disclosed. The CLASP unit, which contains firmware, is also in operable communication with a tape recorder transport which is comprised of a tape mechanism transport and a control unit. In one embodiment, an analog audio signal is recorded on an analog tape and then immediately played back and routed to the DAW via an analog to digital converter, thus providing for digitally recorded analog audio. Typically, after the analog recorded signal is played back, it is erased from the tape which generally continues to cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Endless Analog, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher A. Estes
  • Publication number: 20070050062
    Abstract: A system, apparatus, device, and method for recording sounds and music with the character and sonic benefits of a genuine analog tape recording is disclosed. More specifically, an electro-mechanical-software controlled closed loop analog signal processor (“CLASP”) system, which is comprised of a digital audio workstation (“DAW”) resident on a host computer and is in operable communication with a CLASP unit or device is disclosed. The CLASP unit, which contains firmware, is also in operable communication with a tape recorder transport which is comprised of a tape mechanism transport and a control unit. In one embodiment, an analog audio signal is recorded on an analog tape and then immediately played back and routed to the DAW via an analog to digital converter, thus providing for digitally recorded analog audio. Typically, after the analog recorded signal is played back, it is erased from the tape which generally continues to cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2006
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Inventor: Christopher Estes