Patents by Inventor David Frazer
David Frazer 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: 7688036Abstract: A self-recharging battery comprising a generator and an energy storage device contained within the battery case. The generator comprises a magnetic structure configured to generate a compressed magnetic field and a coil configured to focus the compressed magnetic field in electrical conductive elements of the coil.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2006Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: Battelle Energy Alliance, LLCInventors: Eric Jay Yarger, John Morrison, John Grant Richardson, David Frazer Spencer, Dale W. Christiansen
-
Patent number: 7652572Abstract: Methods for detecting and locating ferromagnetic objects in a security screening system. One method includes a step of acquiring magnetic data that includes magnetic field gradients detected during a period of time. Another step includes representing the magnetic data as a function of the period of time. Another step includes converting the magnetic data to being represented as a function of frequency. Another method includes a step of sensing a magnetic field for a period of time. Another step includes detecting a gradient within the magnetic field during the period of time. Another step includes identifying a peak value of the gradient detected during the period of time. Another step includes identifying a portion of time within the period of time that represents when the peak value occurs. Another step includes configuring the portion of time over the period of time to represent a ratio.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2006Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: Battelle Energy Alliance, LLCInventors: Lyle Gene Roybal, Dale Kent Kotter, David Thomas Rohrbaugh, David Frazer Spencer
-
Publication number: 20090080350Abstract: A mobile radio network comprises a plurality of communication points, each of which are capable of communicating with any other communication point. Each communication point has a proximity sensor, a transmitter/receiver (14), which is able to send signals to and receive signals from the other communication points. Means for controlling the transmitter/receiver and means for storing data to identify the communication points is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2008Publication date: March 26, 2009Inventors: David Frazer Bennett, David Julian Clarke, Henry Alan Jones, Matthew David Leask, Anthony Paul Osborn, Douglas Terence Todd
-
Publication number: 20080084301Abstract: Methods for detecting and locating ferromagnetic objects in a security screening system. One method includes a step of acquiring magnetic data that includes magnetic field gradients detected during a period of time. Another step includes representing the magnetic data as a function of the period of time. Another step includes converting the magnetic data to being represented as a function of frequency. Another method includes a step of sensing a magnetic field for a period of time. Another step includes detecting a gradient within the magnetic field during the period of time. Another step includes identifying a peak value of the gradient detected during the period of time. Another step includes identifying a portion of time within the period of time that represents when the peak value occurs. Another step includes configuring the portion of time over the period of time to represent a ratio.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2006Publication date: April 10, 2008Inventors: Lyle Gene Roybal, Dale Kent Kotter, David Thomas Rohrbaugh, David Frazer Spencer
-
Patent number: 7242410Abstract: An apparatus and method for converting an input image with a plurality of pixels to an output image using an N-dimensional conversion table with a plurality of nodes. The apparatus has a set of RAMS for storing odd-indexed nodes and even-indexed nodes for each dimension of the N-dimensional table. The apparatus also has means for retrieving for each pixel a set of output color values corresponding to nodes adjacent to the pixel in the conversion table. Finally, the apparatus has means for interpolating within each set of output color values to produce the output image.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2003Date of Patent: July 10, 2007Assignee: Good News Enterprises LimitedInventors: David A. Frazer, Yuh-Ming Chen
-
Patent number: 7107425Abstract: A method and apparatus for efficient access to multiple lines of image data using a memory device with at least one memory module, wherein each memory module has at least one bank with multiple rows. The method includes the step of maintaining address information of a current row for each bank within each memory module. Next, the method receives a request for an incoming row. Finally, the method determines if the incoming row matches the current row based on the address information and if so, immediately accesses the current row without closing and reopening the current row.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2003Date of Patent: September 12, 2006Assignee: Match Lab, Inc.Inventor: David A. Frazer
-
Publication number: 20050055349Abstract: A method and apparatus for efficient access to multiple lines of image data using a memory device with at least one memory module, wherein each memory module has at least one bank with multiple rows. The method includes the step of maintaining address information of a current row for each bank within each memory module. Next, the method receives a request for an incoming row. Finally, the method determines if the incoming row matches the current row based on the address information and if so, immediately accesses the current row without closing and reopening the current row.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2003Publication date: March 10, 2005Inventor: David Frazer
-
Publication number: 20050052466Abstract: An apparatus and method for converting an input image with a plurality of pixels to an output image using an N-dimensional conversion table with a plurality of nodes. The apparatus has a set of RAMS for storing odd-indexed nodes and even-indexed nodes for each dimension of the N-dimensional table. The apparatus also has means for retrieving for each pixel a set of output color values corresponding to nodes adjacent to the pixel in the conversion table. Finally, the apparatus has means for interpolating within each set of output color values to produce the output image.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2003Publication date: March 10, 2005Inventors: David Frazer, Yuh-Ming Chen
-
Publication number: 20050053281Abstract: An apparatus and method for determining characteristics of an input image. The method includes the step of receiving a single pixel stream of the input image. Next, the method sub-samples data from the single pixel stream at programmable intervals. Finally, the method creates a histogram with characteristics of the input image based on the sub-sampled data. By determining characteristics of the input image, the method facilitates subsequent imaging processing functions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2003Publication date: March 10, 2005Inventor: David Frazer
-
Patent number: 6697649Abstract: A mobile radio network comprises a plurality of communication points, each of which are capable of communicating with any other communication point. Each communication point has a proximity sensor, a transmitter/receiver (14), which is able to send signals to and receive signals from the other communication points. Elements for controlling the transmitter/receiver and for storing data to identify the communication points.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2002Date of Patent: February 24, 2004Assignee: AT&T Laboratories Cambridge LimitedInventors: David Frazer Bennett, David Julian Clarke, Henry Alan Jones, Matthew David Leask, Anthony Paul Osborn, Douglas Terence Todd
-
Publication number: 20030060421Abstract: Provided, among other things, is a kit providing pre-measured amounts of components to form a fluorocarbon nutrient emulsion capable of carrying oxygen to living tissue, the kit comprising: constituent solutions, emulsions or particle compositions, which are the constituent compositions, containing pre-measured amounts of components for making the fluorocarbon nutrient emulsion, the constituent compositions comprising: poly-fluorinated, oxygen-carrying compound; a physiologically acceptable emulsifying agent effective to emulsify the polymer; a nutrient-providing effective amount of carbohydrate; nutrient-providing effective amounts of amino acids or amino acid precursors; an oncotic agent in amount effective to provide, in conjunction with the other components of the solution, a physiologically acceptable oncotic pressure; and sufficient salts and buffering agents to provide a physiological osmotic pressure and physiologically appropriate concentrations of potassium and sodium ions; wherein constituent compoType: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2001Publication date: March 27, 2003Applicant: Neuron Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: David P. Hesson, Glenn David Frazer, Timothy J. Pelura
-
Patent number: 6436057Abstract: A fast, simple, and reliable method and apparatus for recording cough sounds for diagnosing pulmonary disorders and diseases is provided. This method uses signal analysis techniques to extract quantitative information from recorded cough sound pressure waves. The generated data can be used to diagnose pulmonary disorders and diseases as well as track the effectiveness of treatment regimes over time. The method can also be used to quickly and reliably screen individuals at risk of pulmonary disorders and diseases. A system according to one embodiment includes a mouthpiece connected to the proximal end of a tube. The distal end of the tube is connected to a flexible tube. A microphone is attached to the tube between the distal and proximal ends therof for recording sound pressure waves. A calculated cough sound index (CSI) can be used in diagnostic applications.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2000Date of Patent: August 20, 2002Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and PreventionInventors: William T. Goldsmith, David Frazer, Jeffrey Reynolds, Aliakbar Afshari, Kimberly Friend, Walter McKinney