Patents by Inventor Dean Frew

Dean Frew 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).

  • Article identification system with faraday screens
    Patent number: 8162213
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes methods and systems for identifying articles. One method embodiment includes positioning a number of movable Faraday screens in particular locations relative to a number of different stages in a laundering process, and moving a mobile electronic identification device (EID) reader past the locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: G&K Services, Inc.
    Inventors: David F. Larson, Ryan R. Windy, Andrew J. Thompson, Dean Frew, Jeremy Duddlesten, Chad Ward, Richard Svalesen, David Grandfield, Solomon Dasary, Eric McPherson
  • ARTICLE IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20100019035
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes methods and systems for identifying articles. One method embodiment includes positioning a number of movable Faraday screens in particular locations relative to a number of different stages in a laundering process, and moving a mobile electronic identification device (EID) reader past the locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Applicant: G & K Services, Inc.
    Inventors: David F. Larson, Ryan R. Windy, Andrew J. Thompson, Dean Frew, Jeremy Duddlesten, Chad Ward, Richard Svalesen, David Grandfield, Solomon Dasary, Eric McPherson
  • Asset Including a Radio Frequency Identification Tag and Method of Forming the Same
    Publication number: 20080094223
    Abstract: An asset including a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag and method of forming the same are presented. In one embodiment, the asset includes an asset carrier surrounding the asset and an RFID tag coupled to the asset carrier. The RFID tag includes a carrier, an integrated circuit located in the carrier, and an antenna coupled to the carrier about multiple sides of the asset. The RFID tag also includes an encapsulant surrounding the carrier and the antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2007
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventors: Richard Svalesen, Dean Frew
  • Radio frequency identification application system
    Publication number: 20060212164
    Abstract: A radio frequency identification (“RFID”) application system for use with an RFID system adapted to apply an RFID tag to a product and method of operating the same. In one embodiment, the RFID application system includes a printer applicator controller configured to manage an operation of a printer applicator of the RFID system. The RFID application system also includes a compliance manager configured to coordinate RFID compliance data to derive a unique identification number for the RFID tag. The RFID application system still further includes an event manager configured to coordinate an operation of the printer applicator controller to facilitate proper placement of the RFID tag on the product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2006
    Publication date: September 21, 2006
    Inventors: Thomas Abraham, Daniel Ahearn, Chandrakumar Bhumireddy, Dean Frew, Balaraju Velupula, Matthew Wilson