Patents by Inventor Edward Coyne
Edward Coyne 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).
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Publication number: 20230010426Abstract: A system includes a robotic device, a tool rack, a network access point, a message router, and a first tool. The tool rack includes a tool holster that provides for removable coupling of tools to the tool rack and a wireless tag that indicates a wireless network identifier of the tool rack. The network access point generates a wireless network based on the wireless network identifier. The message router communicatively connects, by way of the wireless network, the robotic device to the tools. The first tool is operable by a manipulator of the robotic device and includes an adapter configured to removably couple to the tool holster, a wireless tag reader that scans the wireless tag when the first tool is coupled to the tool holster, and a processor that connects to the wireless network and communicates with the robotic device by way of the message router.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2022Publication date: January 12, 2023Inventors: Edward Coyne, Miguel Rivas
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Publication number: 20160325151Abstract: Automated T-Ball batting tee baseball stand for little league teams is disclosed. Having an automated stand with remote control and foot switches speeds up play of little league games and practice by removing the physical time it takes for the coach to make the manual adjustments. The coach can adjust the setting for each player quickly which is also an improvement for helping the young players learn how to swing the bat and hit the ball.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2015Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventor: Lawrence Edward Coyne
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Patent number: 8816389Abstract: An overvoltage protection devices operable to provide protection against overvoltage events of positive and negative polarity, comprising: an N P N semiconductor structure defining: a first N-type region; a first P-type region; and a second N-type region; wherein one of the first or second N-type regions is connected to a terminal, conductor or node that is to be protected against an overvoltage event, and the other one of the first or second N-type regions is connected to a reference, and wherein a field plate is in electrical contact with the first P-type region, and the field plate overlaps with but is isolated from portions of the first and second N type regions.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2011Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Analog Devices, Inc.Inventor: Edward Coyne
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Patent number: 8803193Abstract: An overvoltage protection device in combination with a filter, the overvoltage protection device having a first node for connection to a node to be protected, a second node for connection to a discharge node; and a control node; and wherein the filter comprises at least one of: (a) a capacitor connected between the first node and the discharge node; (b) a capacitor connected between the control node and the discharge node; or (c) an inductor in series connection with the first node.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2012Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Analog Devices, Inc.Inventor: Edward Coyne
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Patent number: 8742455Abstract: An apparatus includes an electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection device. In one embodiment, the protection device electrically coupled between a first node and a second node of an internal circuit to be protected from transient electrical events. The protection device includes a bipolar device or a silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR). The bipolar device or SCR can have a modified structure or additional circuitry to have a selected holding voltage and/or trigger voltage to provide protection over the internal circuit. The additional circuitry can include one or more resistors, one or more diodes, and/or a timer circuit to adjust the trigger and/or holding voltages of the bipolar device or SCR to a desired level. The protection device can provide protection over a transient voltage that ranges, for example, from about 100 V to 330V.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2011Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Analog Devices, Inc.Inventor: Edward Coyne
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Publication number: 20130099280Abstract: An overvoltage protection devices operable to provide protection against overvoltage events of positive and negative polarity, comprising: an N P N semiconductor structure defining: a first N-type region; a first P-type region; and a second N-type region; wherein one of the first or second N-type regions is connected to a terminal, conductor or node that is to be protected against an overvoltage event, and the other one of the first or second N-type regions is connected to a reference, and wherein a field plate is in electrical contact with the first P-type region, and the field plate overlaps with but is isolated from portions of the first and second N type regions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2011Publication date: April 25, 2013Applicant: ANALOG DEVICES, INC.Inventor: Edward Coyne
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Patent number: 8421189Abstract: An apparatus includes an electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection device. In one embodiment, the protection device electrically coupled between a first node and a second node of an internal circuit to be protected from transient electrical events. The protection device includes a bipolar device or a silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR). The bipolar device or SCR can have a modified structure or additional circuitry to have a selected holding voltage and/or trigger voltage to provide protection over the internal circuit. The additional circuitry can include one or more resistors, one or more diodes, and/or a timer circuit to adjust the trigger and/or holding voltages of the bipolar device or SCR to a desired level. The protection device can provide protection over a transient voltage that ranges, for example, from about 100 V to 330V.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2011Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Analog Devices, Inc.Inventor: Edward Coyne
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Publication number: 20120286396Abstract: An apparatus includes an electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection device. In one embodiment, the protection device electrically coupled between a first node and a second node of an internal circuit to be protected from transient electrical events. The protection device includes a bipolar device or a silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR). The bipolar device or SCR can have a modified structure or additional circuitry to have a selected holding voltage and/or trigger voltage to provide protection over the internal circuit. The additional circuitry can include one or more resistors, one or more diodes, and/or a timer circuit to adjust the trigger and/or holding voltages of the bipolar device or SCR to a desired level. The protection device can provide protection over a transient voltage that ranges, for example, from about 100 V to 330V.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2011Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: ANALOG DEVICES, INC.Inventor: Edward Coyne
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Publication number: 20120286327Abstract: An overvoltage protection device in combination with a filter, the overvoltage protection device having a first node for connection to a node to be protected, a second node for connection to a discharge node; and a control node; and wherein the filter comprises at least one of: (a) a capacitor connected between the first node and the discharge node; (b) a capacitor connected between the control node and the discharge node; or (c) an inductor in series connection with the first node.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: ANALOG DEVICES, INC.Inventor: Edward Coyne
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Publication number: 20120286325Abstract: An apparatus includes an electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection device. In one embodiment, the protection device electrically coupled between a first node and a second node of an internal circuit to be protected from transient electrical events. The protection device includes a bipolar device or a silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR). The bipolar device or SCR can have a modified structure or additional circuitry to have a selected holding voltage and/or trigger voltage to provide protection over the internal circuit. The additional circuitry can include one or more resistors, one or more diodes, and/or a timer circuit to adjust the trigger and/or holding voltages of the bipolar device or SCR to a desired level. The protection device can provide protection over a transient voltage that ranges, for example, from about 100 V to 330V.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2011Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: ANALOG DEVICES, INC.Inventor: Edward Coyne
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Publication number: 20070138395Abstract: The invention provides a sensor including a first sensor element formed in a first substrate and at least one optical element formed in a second substrate, the first and second substrates being configured relative to one another such that the second substrate forms a cap over the first sensor element, the at least one optical element being configured to guide incident radiation on the cap to the first sensor element. The sensor also includes a reference sensor element whose output can be used to reference the output of the first sensor element.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2006Publication date: June 21, 2007Applicant: Analog Devices, Inc.Inventors: William Lane, Eamon Hynes, Edward Coyne
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Publication number: 20070138394Abstract: The invention provides a thermal sensor having a first and second temperature sensing elements each being formed on a thermally isolated table in a first substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2006Publication date: June 21, 2007Applicant: Analog Devices, Inc.Inventors: William Lane, Colin Lyden, Eamon Hynes, Edward Coyne
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Publication number: 20070120060Abstract: The invention provides a sensor element formed in a first substrate and having a thermal barrier disposed between the sensor element and a heat source provided elsewhere on the first substrate. The thermal barrier includes at least one pair of trenches formed within the first substrate, individual trenches of the pair being separated by a cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2006Publication date: May 31, 2007Applicant: Analog Device, Inc.Inventors: William Lane, Eamon Hynes, Edward Coyne
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Publication number: 20070108388Abstract: The invention provides a sensor array having a plurality of sensor elements formed in a first substrate and having a plurality of die temperature sensors located thereabout. Each of the die temperature sensors are configured to provide an output related to the temperature of the die on which they are located, the sensor elements providing an output indicative of the intensity of radiation incident thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2006Publication date: May 17, 2007Applicant: Analog Devices, Inc.Inventors: William Lane, Eamon Hynes, Edward Coyne
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Publication number: 20060163453Abstract: The invention provides a sensor element formed in a first substrate and at least one optical element formed in a second substrate, the first and second substrates being configured relative to one another such that the second substrate forms a cap over the at least one sensor element, the at least one optical element being configured to guide incident radiation on the cap to the at least one sensor element.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2005Publication date: July 27, 2006Applicant: Analog Devices, Inc.Inventors: Eamon Hynes, Edward Coyne, William Lane
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Patent number: 6880318Abstract: A roof-raking device designed to safely and efficiently remove pine straw and leaf debris from roofs of houses. When attached to a lightweight telescopic or other long pole this device can be used by a person standing at ground level or on a ladder, eliminating the risk of climbing and walking on a pitched roof. Formed of a flexible, resilient material our rake-head is a one-piece injection molded device comprising a plurality of deeply curved, reinforced tines, a central housing support structure and a female flange fitting. The tines are of varying length, width, thickness and curve radius. When slight downward hand pressure is applied to the upper surface of a connecting pole the flexible self-adjusting tines form themselves evenly to any horizontal pitched roof surface, and when applied to a V-shaped roof angle where two roof planes meet, the tines flex and form themselves to both roof planes simultaneously.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2003Date of Patent: April 19, 2005Inventors: Joseph Edward Coyne, Richard Charles Coyne