Patents by Inventor Doug Blackburn

Doug Blackburn 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: 9944556
    Abstract: DTPA-coated synthetic calcined gypsum is provided with alpha-like properties and obtained by spray-coating the synthetic caclined gypsum with DTPA. Cementitious compositions comprising DTPA-coated synthetic calcined gypsum and low water demand are provided as well. Methods for controlling an open time of a cementitious slurry by increasing or decreasing the amount of DTPA-coated synthetic calcined gypsum in the slurry are provided as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY
    Inventors: Dennis Mark Lettkeman, John Wesley Wilson, Mike L. Cloud, Brian K. Ball, Raymond A. Kaligian, Doug Blackburn
  • Patent number: 9346996
    Abstract: An oil well cementing product comprising DTPA-coated synthetic calcined gypsum, at least one accelerator, at least one retarder, at least one plasticizer and limestone is provided. Also provided are methods for cementing oil wells with mixtures comprising DTPA-coated synthetic calcined gypsum, at least one accelerator, at least one retarder, at least one plasticizer and limestone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY
    Inventors: Dennis Mark Lettkeman, John Wesley Wilson, Doug Blackburn, Brian K. Ball, Raymond A. Kaligian, Mike L. Cloud
  • Publication number: 20160107931
    Abstract: DTPA-coated synthetic calcined gypsum is provided with alpha-like properties and obtained by spray-coating the synthetic caclined gypsum with DTPA. Cementitious compositions comprising DTPA-coated synthetic calcined gypsum and low water demand are provided as well. Methods for controlling an open time of a cementitious slurry by increasing or decreasing the amount of DTPA-coated synthetic calcined gypsum in the slurry are provided as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2014
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: Dennis Mark Lettkeman, John Wesley Wilson, Mike L. Cloud, Brian K. Ball, Raymond A. Kaligian, Doug Blackburn
  • Patent number: 8125388
    Abstract: A method for calibrating an antenna and signal processing system enabling angle of arrival (AOA) determination for a frequency hopping signal, in which a calibration coefficient is determined in response to one or more calibration signals injected into the system at one or more of the frequencies in the hopping sequence and proximate in time to reception of the communication signal. The calibration coefficients are reflective of a frequency and time dependent parameter of a path between the antenna and wireless location sensor. The AOA is determined as a function of the calibration coefficient and the radio frequency energy of the received communication signal. Several embodiments of the method are illustrated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Andrew, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., Thomas B. Gravely, John P. Carlson, Martin Alles, Doug Blackburn
  • Patent number: 7804449
    Abstract: A method for calibrating an antenna and signal processing system enabling angle of arrival (AOA) determination for a frequency hopping signal, in which a calibration coefficient is determined in response to one or more calibration signals injected into the system at one or more of the frequencies in the hopping sequence and proximate in time to reception of the communication signal. The calibration coefficients are reflective of a frequency and time dependent parameter of a path between the antenna and wireless location sensor. The AOA is determined as a function of the calibration coefficient and the radio frequency energy of the received communication signal. Several embodiment of the method are illustrated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: Andrew Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph P Kennedy, Jr., Thomas B. Gravely, John P. Carlson, Doug Blackburn, Martin Alles
  • Publication number: 20080200184
    Abstract: A method for calibrating an antenna and signal processing system enabling angle of arrival (AOA) determination for a frequency hopping signal, in which a calibration coefficient is determined in response to one or more calibration signals injected into the system at one or more of the frequencies in the hopping sequence and proximate in time to reception of the communication signal. The calibration coefficients are reflective of a frequency and time dependent parameter of a path between the antenna and wireless location sensor. The AOA is determined as a function of the calibration coefficient and the radio frequency energy of the received communication signal. Several embodiment of the method are illustrated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2008
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventors: Joseph P. Kennedy, Thomas B. Gravely, John P. Carlson, Doug Blackburn, Martin Alles
  • Patent number: 7405696
    Abstract: A method for calibrating an antenna and signal processing system enabling angle of arrival (AOA) determination for a frequency hopping signal, in which a calibration coefficient is determined in response to one or more calibration signals injected into the system at one or more of the frequencies in the hopping sequence and proximate in time to reception of the communication signal. The calibration coefficients are reflective of a frequency and time dependent parameter of a path between the antenna and wireless location sensor. The AOA is determined as a function of the calibration coefficient and the radio frequency energy of the received communication signal. Several embodiment of the method are illustrated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignee: Andrew Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., Thomas B. Gravely, John P. Carlson, Doug Blackburn, Martin C. Alles
  • Patent number: 7379019
    Abstract: A method for calibrating an antenna and signal processing system enabling angle of arrival (AOA) determination for a frequency hopping signal, in which a calibration coefficient is determined in response to one or more calibration signals injected into the system at one or more of the frequencies in the hopping sequence and proximate in time to reception of the communication signal. The calibration coefficients are reflective of a frequency and time dependent parameter of a path between the antenna and wireless location sensor. The AOA is determined as a function of the calibration coefficient and the radio frequency energy of the received communication signal. Several embodiment of the method are illustrated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: Andrew Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., Thomas B. Gravely, John P. Carlson, Doug Blackburn, Martin Alles
  • Publication number: 20080107155
    Abstract: A method for calibrating an antenna and signal processing system enabling angle of arrival (AOA) determination for a frequency hopping signal, in which a calibration coefficient is determined in response to one or more calibration signals injected into the system at one or more of the frequencies in the hopping sequence and proximate in time to reception of the communication signal. The calibration coefficients are reflective of a frequency and time dependent parameter of a path between the antenna and wireless location sensor. The AOA is determined as a function of the calibration coefficient and the radio frequency energy of the received communication signal. Several embodiments of the method are illustrated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Applicant: Andrew Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph Kennedy, Thomas Gravely, John Carlson, Martin Alles, Doug Blackburn
  • Patent number: 7358898
    Abstract: A method for calibrating an antenna and signal processing system enabling angle of arrival (AOA) determination for a frequency hopping signal, in which a calibration coefficient is determined in response to one or more calibration signals injected into the system at one or more of the frequencies in the hopping sequence and proximate in time to reception of the communication signal. The calibration coefficients are reflective of a frequency and time dependent parameter of a path between the antenna and wireless location sensor. The AOA is determined as a function of the calibration coefficient and the radio frequency energy of the received communication signal. Several embodiment of the method are illustrated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Andrew Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., Thomas B. Gravely, John P. Carlson, Martin Alles, Doug Blackburn
  • Publication number: 20050058182
    Abstract: A method for calibrating an antenna and signal processing system enabling angle or arrival (AOA) determination for a frequency hopping signal, in which a calibration coefficient is determined in response to one or more calibration signals injected into the system at one or more of the frequencies in the hopping sequence and proximate in time to reception of the communication signal. The calibration coefficients are reflective of a frequency and time dependent parameter of a path between the antenna and wireless location sensor. The AOA is determined as a function of the calibration coefficient and the radio frequency energy of the received communication signal. Several embodiment of the method are illustrated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Publication date: March 17, 2005
    Inventors: Joseph Kennedy, Thomas Gravely, John Carlson, Martin Alles, Doug Blackburn
  • Publication number: 20040252752
    Abstract: A method for calibrating an antenna and signal processing system enabling angle or arrival (AOA) determination for a frequency hopping signal, in which a calibration coefficient is determined in response to one or more calibration signals injected into the system at one or more of the frequencies in the hopping sequence and proximate in time to reception of the communication signal. The calibration coefficients are reflective of a frequency and time dependent parameter of a path between the antenna and wireless location sensor. The AOA is determined as a function of the calibration coefficient and the radio frequency energy of the received communication signal. Several embodiment of the method are illustrated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventors: Joseph P. Kennedy, Thomas B. Gravely, John P. Carlson, Doug Blackburn, Martin C. Alles
  • Publication number: 20040218664
    Abstract: A method for calibrating an antenna and signal processing system enabling angle or arrival (AOA) determination for a frequency hopping signal, in which a calibration coefficient is determined in response to one or more calibration signals injected into the system at one or more of the frequencies in the hopping sequence and proximate in time to reception of the communication signal. The calibration coefficients are reflective of a frequency and time dependent parameter of a path between the antenna and wireless location sensor. The AOA is determined as a function of the calibration coefficient and the radio frequency energy of the received communication signal. Several embodiment of the method are illustrated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Joseph P. Kennedy, Thomas B. Gravely, John P. Carlson, Doug Blackburn, Martin Alles