Patents by Inventor Edward Cates

Edward Cates 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).

  • Algae Eraser
    Publication number: 20220205679
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an automatic air condition drain line flush pump that is set on a timer that flushes algae and slime cleaner through the drain line preventing water from backing up due to clogged drain line and overflowing. The prevention of reverse airflows and reduction of microbial and bacterial growth will have a positive impact of Indoor Air Quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2020
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventor: Frank Edward Cates
  • Cable monitoring system and method using noise-domain reflectometry
    Patent number: 10175287
    Abstract: A system and method to monitor a cable using noise-domain reflectometry. A receiver is configured to receive a signal and a reflection of the signal transmitted through the cable. The reflection of the signal can be indicative of a fault condition relating to the integrity of the cable. A processor is in communication with the receiver and configured to analyze the signal and the reflection using noise-domain reflectometry and determine the fault condition of the cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Cameron International Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Jaffrey, Hyrum Salvador Hilario, Kartik Subramanian, Michael H. Lampe, Claire Hammett, Edward Cates
  • Cable Monitoring System and Method Using Noise-Domain Reflectometry
    Publication number: 20180034543
    Abstract: A system and method to monitor a cable using noise-domain reflectometry. A receiver is configured to receive a signal and a reflection of the signal transmitted through the cable. The reflection of the signal can be indicative of a fault condition relating to the integrity of the cable. A processor is in communication with the receiver and configured to analyze the signal and the reflection using noise-domain reflectometry and determine the fault condition of the cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Applicant: Cameron International Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Jaffrey, Hyrum Salvador Hilario, Kartik Subramanian, Michael H. Lampe, Claire Hammett, Edward Cates