Patents by Inventor Christopher Mullins
Christopher Mullins 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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Publication number: 20120029715Abstract: A demand management monitoring system including a remote measurement device including a microprocessor for calculating RMS voltage data from digital samples and a wireless communications device, and a server system including a database configured to store the RMS voltage data from the remote measurement device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2011Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: POWER MONITORS, INC.Inventors: Walter Curt, Christopher Mullins
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Patent number: 8037969Abstract: A system for improving the efficiency of drive-through delivery systems is provided. The system can provide complete error tracking and feedback; however, partial or no error tracking and/or feedback can be provided if desired. Errors in order fulfillment can be reduced. Detailed information on product weight and delivery timing can be provided. By analyzing the weight distributions of each food item or any other suitable measurements, production quality and consistency may be monitored. By analyzing the delivery times for each food item type or any other suitable measurements, production efficiency and restaurant work flow may be measured.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2008Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Power Monitors, Inc.Inventors: Walter Curt, Christopher Mullins
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Patent number: 7982596Abstract: A system for testing PLC equipment, network conditions, and protocol performance is provided. Noise measurements can be made at a single point, and protocol traffic, signal levels, and upper-layer parameters of any transmissions by other equipment on the same network are logged. Alternatively, a plurality of units located at different points in the PLC network are at least part of a distributed test system. As a result, coordinated tests can be conducted by multiple nodes, such as point-to-point network transfer function measurement and analysis, estimation of the location of noise sources and system null and resonances, receiver operating curve (ROC) measurements with actual protocol modulation, or any other suitable tests. Preferably, the test devices are able to test using a plurality of PLC protocols. In some devices, PLC protocol-specific modules can be added or removed as desired to increase, decrease or change the test device's protocol abilities.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2007Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Power Monitors, Inc.Inventors: Walter Curt, Glen K. Shomo, Christopher Mullins
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Patent number: 7969159Abstract: A system and method for determining the status of each monitored conductor, and optionally indicating peak current or other parameters are provided. Wireless self-powered sensor elements can eliminate much of the wiring required in traditional systems, and greatly ease the installation in difficult underground locations.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2008Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Power Monitors, Inc.Inventors: Walter Curt, Christopher Mullins
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Publication number: 20110109320Abstract: A safe powerline communications instrumentation front end device including a voltage input for receiving a line voltage from a powerline, a voltage reducer for reducing the voltage of the line voltage, a filtering system for extracting a Power Line Communications (PLC) signal from the line voltage, and an analog output for outputting the PLC signal as an analog signal for communications test equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2010Publication date: May 12, 2011Applicant: POWER MONITORS, INC.Inventors: Walter Curt, Christopher Mullins
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Patent number: 7701356Abstract: An underground monitoring system includes one or more sensors configured to monitor an underground electrical system, a processor configured to monitor the one or more sensors and an alarm device configured to send an alarm when a condition is detected by the processor.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2007Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Power Monitors, Inc.Inventors: Walter Curt, Glen K. Shomo, Christopher Mullins
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Publication number: 20090226869Abstract: A method and system for connecting monitoring equipment is provided. A user is provided with instant voice feedback as they are connecting monitoring equipment. Such feedback can reduce or eliminate confusing hookup instructions and enable the user to use both hands to safely connect the equipment without the distraction of looking at hard-to-read probe markings or connection labels. The use of a voice output reduces or avoids problems of poor visibility and reduced hearing in typical industrial environments, using arc flash safety gear.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2009Publication date: September 10, 2009Applicant: Power Monitors, Inc.Inventors: Walter Curt, Christopher Mullins
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Patent number: 7586079Abstract: The invention may be embodied as a glare detection system or as a method of detecting glare. In a system according to the invention, there may be a light receiving surface, a first input channel, a second input channel, a glare signaling circuit and a glare reducing circuit. The first input channel may provide an indication of the amount of light impinging on a first portion of the light receiving surface. The second input channel may provide an indication of the amount of light impinging on a second portion of the light receiving surface. The glare signaling circuit (“GSC”) may have a first input port in communication with the first input channel, a second input port in communication with the second input channel, a logic-or gate capable of producing an output signal when the logic-or gate detects that the first input channel or the second input channel indicates glare on the light receiving surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2006Date of Patent: September 8, 2009Assignee: Dynamic Eye, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Mullin, Albert H. Titus, Kiriti Bhagavathula
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Publication number: 20090027061Abstract: A system and method for determining the status of each monitored conductor, and optionally indicating peak current or other parameters are provided. Wireless self-powered sensor elements can eliminate much of the wiring required in traditional systems, and greatly ease the installation in difficult underground locations.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2008Publication date: January 29, 2009Applicant: Power Monitors, Inc.Inventors: Walter Curt, Christopher Mullins
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Publication number: 20080217108Abstract: A system for improving the efficiency of drive-through delivery systems is provided. The system can provide complete error tracking and feedback; however, partial or no error tracking and/or feedback can be provided if desired. Errors in order fulfillment can be reduced. Detailed information on product weight and delivery timing can be provided. By analyzing the weight distributions of each food item or any other suitable measurements, production quality and consistency may be monitored. By analyzing the delivery times for each food item type or any other suitable measurements, production efficiency and restaurant work flow may be measured.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2008Publication date: September 11, 2008Applicant: Power Monitors, Inc.Inventors: Walter Curt, Christopher Mullins
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Publication number: 20080211683Abstract: A system is provided in which the voltage phases, neutral, and ground are monitored and an alarm is generated if specific trigger conditions are met. These conditions are indicative of a possible loose neutral, loose wiring, or general over/under voltage condition. Specific algorithms can be used to determine the possibility of a loose wiring condition, and if limits are met, various alarm modes are started.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2008Publication date: September 4, 2008Applicant: Power MonitorsInventors: Walter Curt, Christopher Mullins
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Publication number: 20080055067Abstract: A system for testing PLC equipment, network conditions, and protocol performance is provided. Noise measurements can be made at a single point, and protocol traffic, signal levels, and upper-layer parameters of any transmissions by other equipment on the same network are logged. Alternatively, a plurality of units located at different points in the PLC network are at least part of a distributed test system. As a result, coordinated tests can be conducted by multiple nodes, such as point-to-point network transfer function measurement and analysis, estimation of the location of noise sources and system null and resonances, receiver operating curve (ROC) measurements with actual protocol modulation, or any other suitable tests. Preferably, the test devices are able to test using a plurality of PLC protocols. In some devices, PLC protocol-specific modules can be added or removed as desired to increase, decrease or change the test device's protocol abilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2007Publication date: March 6, 2008Inventors: Walter Curt, Glen Shomo, Christopher Mullins
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Publication number: 20070229295Abstract: An underground monitoring system includes one or more sensors configured to monitor an underground electrical system, a processor configured to monitor the one or more sensors and an alarm device configured to send an alarm when a condition is detected by the processor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2007Publication date: October 4, 2007Applicant: Power Monitors, Inc.Inventors: Walter Curt, Glen Shomo, Christopher Mullins
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Publication number: 20070012869Abstract: The invention may be embodied as a glare detection system or as a method of detecting glare. In a system according to the invention, there may be a light receiving surface, a first input channel, a second input channel, a glare signaling circuit and a glare reducing circuit. The first input channel may provide an indication of the amount of light impinging on a first portion of the light receiving surface. The second input channel may provide an indication of the amount of light impinging on a second portion of the light receiving surface. The glare signaling circuit (“GSC”) may have a first input port in communication with the first input channel, a second input port in communication with the second input channel, a logic-or gate capable of producing an output signal when the logic-or gate detects that the first input channel or the second input channel indicates glare on the light receiving surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2006Publication date: January 18, 2007Inventors: Christopher Mullin, Albert Titus, Kiriti Bhagavathula
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Publication number: 20060119785Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for assuring that dynamic glare-shielding devices are properly characterized for the optical arrangement of a particular user by using a plurality of calibration points, thereby assuring the maximum effectiveness of such devicesType: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2005Publication date: June 8, 2006Applicant: Dynamic Eye, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Mullin, Timothy Heuser
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Publication number: 20060092279Abstract: A video signal connection apparatus comprises an array of individual video signal connector contacts arranged in a matrix having connector contact rows and connector contact columns, the individual video signal connector contacts extending in a first connection ‘direction, a connector having individual connector contacts corresponding in number to the individual video signal connector contacts of the array, the individual connector contacts extending in a second connection direction, the second connection direction being orthogonal to the first connection direction and conductors interconnecting the individual video signal connector contacts to the individual connector contacts.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2005Publication date: May 4, 2006Inventors: Edwin Thompson, William Crable, Christopher Mullins, Leroy Davis, Gregory Gelman, Robert Germain, Albert Harding, Harold Johnson
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Patent number: 4562292Abstract: Novel compounds are provided which have the formula ##STR1## where R is a substituent having at least five multivalent atoms. The compounds are reversible inhibitors of hydrolytic enzymes, and offer potential as drug and pesticide synergists and antagonists. Some are extremely potent inhibitors of juvenile hormone esterases. The compounds having the single 1,1,1-trifluoro-3-substituted thiopropan-2-one moiety can be immobilized to solid supports and used as ligands in affinity chromatography.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 1983Date of Patent: December 31, 1985Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Bruce D. Hammock, Christopher A. Mullin