Patents by Inventor Daniel Brent Baxter

Daniel Brent Baxter 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).

  • Impact RFID tag
    Patent number: 10289947
    Abstract: A radio frequency identification (RFID)-enabled article includes a housing formed from a first material and having an RF chamber, and an RFID transponder arranged within the chamber, the RFID transponder including an antenna for transmitting and receiving data. The RF chamber is dimensioned to form a pocket around the antenna such that the antenna is separated by inner surfaces of the chamber by a predefined minimum distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Parker-Hannifin Corporation
    Inventor: Daniel Brent Baxter
  • IMPACT RFID TAG
    Publication number: 20180018550
    Abstract: A radio frequency identification (RFID)-enabled article includes a housing formed from a first material and having an RF chamber, and an RFID transponder arranged within the chamber, the RFID transponder including an antenna for transmitting and receiving data. The RF chamber is dimensioned to form a pocket around the antenna such that the antenna is separated by inner surfaces of the chamber by a predefined minimum distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventor: Daniel Brent Baxter
  • Manual RFID antenna tuning system and method
    Patent number: 9678242
    Abstract: A system, in certain embodiments, includes a radio frequency identification (RFID) antenna configured to communicate with an RFID tag. The system also includes an antenna tuner electrically coupled to the RFID antenna, and configured to manually tune the RFID antenna to match an inductance of the RFID tag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Cameron International Corporation
    Inventor: Daniel Brent Baxter
  • ARC RFID Antenna
    Publication number: 20160181687
    Abstract: A system, in certain embodiments, includes a spider configured to support multiple mineral extraction riser segments. The system also includes a gimbal disposed below the spider and configured to support the spider during operation. The system further includes one or more arcuate radio frequency identification (RFID) antennas disposed within the gimbal and/or the spider. The one or more arcuate RFID antennas are configured to communicate with one or more RFID tags coupled to each riser segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2016
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Applicant: Cameron International Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel Brent Baxter, Terry Jason Smith, My-Lan Thi Hiscox, Cees Tempelaars
  • ARC RFID antenna
    Patent number: 9316099
    Abstract: A system, in certain embodiments, includes a spider configured to support multiple mineral extraction riser segments. The system also includes a gimbal disposed below the spider and configured to support the spider during operation. The system further includes one or more arcuate radio frequency identification (RFID) antennas disposed within the gimbal and/or the spider. The one or more arcuate RFID antennas are configured to communicate with one or more RFID tags coupled to each riser segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Cameron International Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel Brent Baxter, Terry Jason Smith, My-Lan Thi Hiscox, Cees Tempelaars
  • Smart Measurement System
    Publication number: 20150077266
    Abstract: A system and method are presented for collecting and retrieving characterization data of measurement devices, such as flow meters. The system includes a meter, a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag for storing the meter characterization data, and electronics, such as a totalizer, to read the characterization data from the RFID tag and calibrate the meter measurements using the characterization data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Donald R. Hammill, Thomas Madden, Thomas Neilson, Daniel Brent Baxter
  • Riser segment RFID tag mounting system and method
    Patent number: 8733665
    Abstract: A system, in certain embodiments, includes a riser segment including a flange disposed on a longitudinal end of the riser segment. The system also includes a recess disposed within an outer circumferential surface of the flange. The recess extends along an axial direction from a mating surface of the flange. The system further includes a transmitter disposed within the recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Cameron International Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel Brent Baxter, My-Lan Hiscox
  • Manual RFID Antenna Tuning System and Method
    Publication number: 20130278433
    Abstract: A system, in certain embodiments, includes a radio frequency identification (RFID) antenna configured to communicate with an RFID tag. The system also includes an antenna tuner electrically coupled to the RFID antenna, and configured to manually tune the RFID antenna to match an inductance of the RFID tag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventor: Daniel Brent Baxter
  • Manual RFID antenna tuning system and method
    Patent number: 8490883
    Abstract: A system, in certain embodiments, includes a radio frequency identification (RFID) antenna configured to communicate with an RFID tag. The system also includes an antenna tuner electrically coupled to the RFID antenna, and configured to manually tune the RFID antenna to match an inductance of the RFID tag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Cameron International Corporation
    Inventor: Daniel Brent Baxter
  • Manual RFID Antenna Tuning System and Method
    Publication number: 20120168518
    Abstract: A system, in certain embodiments, includes a radio frequency identification (RFID) antenna configured to communicate with an RFID tag. The system also includes an antenna tuner electrically coupled to the RFID antenna, and configured to manually tune the RFID antenna to match an inductance of the RFID tag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Daniel Brent Baxter
  • Actuator
    Publication number: 20120168519
    Abstract: A system, in certain embodiments, includes a riser segment including a flange disposed on a longitudinal end of the riser segment. The system also includes a recess disposed within an outer circumferential surface of the flange. The recess extends along an axial direction from a mating surface of the flange. The system further includes a transmitter disposed within the recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Daniel Brent Baxter, My-Lan Thi Hiscox
  • ARC RFID Antenna
    Publication number: 20120172072
    Abstract: A system, in certain embodiments, includes a spider configured to support multiple mineral extraction riser segments. The system also includes a gimbal disposed below the spider and configured to support the spider during operation. The system further includes one or more arcuate radio frequency identification (RFID) antennas disposed within the gimbal and/or the spider. The one or more arcuate RFID antennas are configured to communicate with one or more RFID tags coupled to each riser segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Daniel Brent Baxter, Terry Jason SSmith, My-Lan Thi Hiscox, Cees Tempelaars