Patents by Inventor Debra A. Jones

Debra A. Jones 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).

  • Publication number: 20240092556
    Abstract: A container (100) is provided comprising a junction member (200). A first compartment (300) has a silicone first compartment storage portion (302), and a first compartment band (304) positioned around a mouth end (306) of the first compartment storage portion (302), wherein the mouth end (306) comprises a mouth lip (310) configured to be sealingly retained between a junction member planar portion (202) and the first compartment band (304). The first compartment storage portion (302) is configured to be folded about one or more thin sections of silicone (316) to fit within a volume of the junction member band portion (204) when the first compartment (300) is coupled to the junction member (200). A second compartment (400) has a lid (402) and a base (404), wherein the second compartment (400) is slidingly couplable to the junction member (200), and wherein the second compartment (400) is couplable to the junction member rail (222).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2022
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: THE MERVEILLE COMPANY, INC.
    Inventor: Debra JONES
  • Publication number: 20240002104
    Abstract: A container (100) and a method of fabricating a container are described. The container comprises a junction member (200) and a first compartment (300). The junction member comprises a junction member planar portion (202) surrounded on a periphery by a junction member band portion (204). The junction member band portion (204) comprises one or more extensions (212) projecting inward from the junction member band portion (204) between the junction member planar portion (202) and the first end (206). The first compartment (300) comprises a first compartment storage portion (302) comprising silicone and a first compartment band (304) positioned around a mouth end (306) of the first compartment storage portion. The mouth end comprises a mouth lip (310) configured to be sealingly retained between the junction member planar portion (202) and the one or more extensions of the junction member (212).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2021
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Applicant: THE MERVEILLE COMPANY, INC.
    Inventor: Debra JONES
  • Patent number: 10371799
    Abstract: A radar apparatus is calibrated while operating in a configuration such that the receiver obtains substantially no reflection from the transmitter. The resultant received signal is written into the compensation signal memory for use during normal operation. The calibration environment is achieved by operating the radar apparatus in a quiet environment or by operating a quieting switch within the radar apparatus to quiet the reflected radar signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: Delta Mobile Systems, Inc
    Inventors: James C Graves, Jr., Debra A Jones
  • Patent number: 10173623
    Abstract: A bracket holds a limited field of view presence sensor module in a fixed, angled position for optimum sensing coverage area and enables the sensor module to be partially recessed in a surface orifice with respect to a mounting surface. The bracket can be installed from the outside to hold at least one radar sensor on the side of a long vehicle such as a truck, bus, recreational vehicle or the like for blind spot monitoring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Delta Mobile Systems, Inc
    Inventors: Boonphet Meksavan, Debra A Jones
  • Patent number: 9684070
    Abstract: A radar apparatus measures at least one characteristic of at least one object. A sweep generator generates a sweep signal to modulate an oscillator to generate a varying frequency signal. A transmitter transmits the varying frequency signal as a radar signal. A receiver receives a reflected radar signal to produce a received signal using the varying frequency signal. A compensation signal memory holds a previously stored compensation signal. A compensation circuit compensates the received signal based on the previously stored compensation signal to produce a compensated received signal. A quiet switch quiets the reflected radar signal and determines the previously stored compensation signal, during calibration of the radar apparatus, and the received signal is written into the compensation signal memory. Switched loads can be used to quiet the reflected radar signal. For field calibration, the compensated signal can be adjusted but not necessarily written back into the compensation signal memory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: DELTA MOBILE SYSTEMS, INC
    Inventors: Aamir A Abbasi, James C Graves, Jr., Debra A Jones
  • Publication number: 20170156520
    Abstract: A table cloth for covering a table surface is provided. The table surface has art outer edge. The table cloth comprises a table cloth sheet having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a perimeter edge. An elastic band is mounted to at least a portion of the perimeter edge of the table cloth sheet. The table cloth sheet positionable upon the table surface with the bottom surface of the table cloth sheet contacting the table surface and the table cloth sheet is releasably securable upon the table surface with the elastic band being positionable below the outer edge of the table surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventor: Debra Jones-Stevenson
  • Patent number: 9448301
    Abstract: A radar apparatus measures at least one characteristic of at least one object even in a near field. A sweep generator generates a sweep signal to modulate an oscillator to generate a varying frequency signal. A transmitter transmits the varying frequency signal as a radar signal. A receiver receives a reflected radar signal to produce a received signal using the varying frequency signal. A compensation signal memory holds a previously stored compensation signal. A compensation circuit compensates the received signal based on the previously stored compensation signal to produce a compensated received signal. A frequency transformation circuit transforms the compensated received signal to produce a frequency spectrum signal. A peak detector measures the characteristic of the object based on a peak of the frequency spectrum signal. When operating in a calibration mode and the reflected radar signal is quieted, the received signal is written into the compensation signal memory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: DELTA MOBILE SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Aamir A Abbasi, James C Graves, Jr., Debra A Jones, Michael E Lazar, Ramanujapuram A Raghuvir
  • Publication number: 20160132053
    Abstract: A system. The system includes a processor, a memory coupled to the processor, a first wireless communication circuit coupled to the processor. The first wireless communication circuit is configured to receive, from an operations center remotely located with respect to a vehicle, a message comprising an alert concerning a payment event. The system also includes a second wireless communication circuit, distinct from the first wireless communication circuit, coupled to the processor. The second wireless communication circuit is configured to relay the alert to a wireless device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Applicant: GORDON*HOWARD ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Stanley G. Schwarz, Jeffrey H. Frank, Christopher M. Macheca, Gerald A. Morgan, Franco Chirico, Chris Aron, Mary Sue Karlin, Corey Pelland, Debra A. Jones, James C. Graves, JR.
  • Publication number: 20150331091
    Abstract: A radar apparatus measures at least one characteristic of at least one object. A sweep generator generates a sweep signal to modulate an oscillator to generate a varying frequency signal. A transmitter transmits the varying frequency signal as a radar signal. A receiver receives a reflected radar signal to produce a received signal using the varying frequency signal. A compensation signal memory holds a previously stored compensation signal. A compensation circuit compensates the received signal based on the previously stored compensation signal to produce a compensated received signal. A quiet switch quiets the reflected radar signal and determines the previously stored compensation signal, during calibration of the radar apparatus, and the received signal is written into the compensation signal memory. Switched loads can be used to quiet the reflected radar signal. For field calibration, the compensated signal can be adjusted but not necessarily written back into the compensation signal memory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Applicant: DELTA MOBILE SYSTEMS, INC
    Inventors: Aamir A Abbasi, James C Graves, JR., Debra A Jones
  • Publication number: 20150177371
    Abstract: A radar apparatus measures at least one characteristic of at least one object even in a near field. A sweep generator generates a sweep signal to modulate an oscillator to generate a varying frequency signal. A transmitter transmits the varying frequency signal as a radar signal. A receiver receives a reflected radar signal to produce a received signal using the varying frequency signal. A compensation signal memory holds a previously stored compensation signal. A compensation circuit compensates the received signal based on the previously stored compensation signal to produce a compensated received signal. A frequency transformation circuit transforms the compensated received signal to produce a frequency spectrum signal. A peak detector measures the characteristic of the object based on a peak of the frequency spectrum signal. When operating in a calibration mode and the reflected radar signal is quieted, the received signal is written into the compensation signal memory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Applicant: DELTA MOBILE SYSTEMS, INC
    Inventors: Aamir A. Abbasi, James C. Graves, JR., Debra A. Jones, Michael E. Lazar, Ramanujapuram A. Raghuvir
  • Publication number: 20100268402
    Abstract: An onboard starter-interrupt device uses a Personal Area Network (PAN) to facilitate communication between a wireless device (such as a cellular telephone or personal digital assistant (PDA)) and the onboard device (also referred to interchangeably as a vehicle control device or a payment enforcement device) installed on a vehicle. The PAN can be implemented using, for example, the well-known Bluetooth protocol. The use of a PAN avoids the need for a visible keypad or other input device installed in the vehicle. The interface with the PAN also facilitates direct communication (including voice communication) using an existing cell phone. The interface with the PAN further allows a user or administrator to configure the operation of the onboard device using input/output components of the wireless device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: GORDON * HOWARD ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Stanley G. Schwarz, Chris Aron, Mary Sue Karlin, Christopher M. Macheca, Franco Chirico, Corey Pelland, Debra A. Jones, James C. Graves, JR.
  • Publication number: 20080221743
    Abstract: An onboard starter-interrupt device uses a Personal Area Network (PAN) to facilitate communication between a wireless device (such as a cellular telephone or personal digital assistant (PDA)) and the onboard device (also referred to interchangeably as a vehicle control device or a payment enforcement device) installed on a vehicle. The PAN can be implemented using, for example, the well-known Bluetooth protocol. The use of a PAN avoids the need for a visible keypad or other input device installed in the vehicle. The interface with the PAN also facilitates direct communication (including voice communication) using an existing cell phone. The interface with the PAN further allows a user or administrator to configure the operation of the onboard device using input/output components of the wireless device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: GORDON * HOWARD ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Stanley G. Schwarz, Chris Aron, Mary Sue Karlin, Christopher M. Macheca, Franco Chirico, Corey Pelland, Debra A. Jones, James C. Graves
  • Publication number: 20070292376
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a hair fixative composition comprising a canonically modified hydrolyzed starch and especially canonically modified hydrolysed starches, hydrolysed to the extend of having a dextrose equivalent of 1 to 6.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2005
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Applicant: CRODA INTERNATIONAL PLC
    Inventors: Roger Jones, Debra Jones
  • Publication number: 20070253395
    Abstract: There is provided a wireless network detector that easily and conveniently enables a user to scan and find access points for one or more wireless network present in a scanned location. The detector can provide visual and audio feedback about the detected wireless networks. The wireless network detector can provide information to a user, including, the strength of a signal, network identifying information such as network SSID, whether encryption is enabled, etc. The wireless network detector can translate technical network SSIDs or labels into descriptive and understandable text, symbols or names that can be displayed to the user. In one aspect, the wireless network detector scans for transmissions of IEEE 802.11 wireless access points to obtain configuration characteristics relating to a detected wireless fidelity network. The wireless network detector can be configured to detect selected wireless networks and to display detection results only for selected or related wireless networks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Inventors: James Graves, Debra Jones, Benjamin Kern, Boon Meksavan, Joe Shidle
  • Patent number: 7165972
    Abstract: A system and method for teaching a speaker of a primary language the basic tools necessary to communicate with a speaker of the a secondary language in an accelerated and concise manner, including a base set of phrase or word cards and a profession-specific set of phrase or word cards, each of the cards including: a phrase or word in a primary language; a translation of the phrase or word in a secondary language; and a pronunciation key written in the primary language to aid a speaker in pronouncing the phrase or word in the secondary language. The cards can also include a visual depiction of a scenario which can aid the speaker in remembering both the pronunciation and meaning of a particular word or phrase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Inventor: Debra Jones
  • Publication number: 20050176420
    Abstract: There is provided a wireless network detector that easily and conveniently enables a user to scan and find access points for one or more wireless network present in a scanned location. The detector can provide visual and audio feedback about the detected wireless networks. The wireless network detector can provide information to a user, including, the strength of a signal, network identifying information such as network SSID, whether encryption is enabled, etc. The wireless network detector can translate technical network SSIDs or labels into descriptive and understandable text, symbols or names that can be displayed to the user. In one aspect, the wireless network detector scans for transmissions of IEEE 802.11 wireless access points to obtain configuration characteristics relating to a detected wireless fidelity network. The wireless network detector can be configured to detect selected wireless networks and to display detection results only for selected or related wireless networks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2004
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Inventors: James Graves, Debra Jones, Benjamin Kern, Boon Meksavan, Joe Shidle
  • Patent number: 6396825
    Abstract: A base site (104) generates a pseudo-random signal based on at least one system parameter known to both the base site and a communication unit (112). The base site (104) then transmits the pseudo-random signal to the communication unit via an idle communication resource (102). Upon receiving the pseudo-random signal, the communication unit (112) determines at least one characteristic of the idle communication resource (102) using the pseudo-random signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven C. Jasper, Mark A. Birchler, Debra A. Jones, Nicholas C. Oros
  • Patent number: 5929806
    Abstract: Signals comprising time of transmission indications relative to a common time base (302) are transmitted by at least two fixed transceivers (110-116). When the signals are received by a mobile unit (160), a time of reception indication relative to the common time base is calculated for each signal. Pseudo-ranges are calculated based on the time of transmission and time of reception indications, and a WLS solution location estimate is calculated based on the pseudo-ranges. Essentially the same procedure may be performed on signals transmitted by the mobile unit. Given the common time base between the fixed transceivers and the mobile unit, only two or more signals are required to determine the location estimate. Where GPS receivers are used to supply the common time base, location determinations can still be made when a GPS solution is unavailable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1999
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Birchler, Debra A. Jones, Nicholas C. Oros
  • Patent number: 5884215
    Abstract: Signals exchanged between a fixed infrastructure (110-116) and a mobile unit (160) give rise to M channel quality metrics. The channel quality metrics are mapped, via predetermined relationships (501-503), in to M corresponding time of arrival variances, which in turn are used to derive M-1 time of arrival differential variances. A time of arrival differential weighting matrix including, in part, the time of arrival differential variances, is used to calculate a WLS solution, which solution is an estimate of a location of the mobile unit. This procedure may be implemented using an infrastructure-based location processor (130) operating in conjunction with the mobile unit, or may be performed by either the location processor or mobile unit alone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1999
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Birchler, Debra A. Jones, Nicholas C. Oros