Patents by Inventor Eric V. Palmer
Eric V. Palmer 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: 10445692Abstract: A monitoring device and a method of operating the monitoring device are disclosed. The monitoring device includes a first substrate adapted to be secured to a structure, a second substrate, and a third substrate disposed between the first and the second substrates. The monitoring device further includes an electronic circuit affixed to the third substrate, wherein the electronic circuit comprises at least one light emitting device and a processor, and the at least one light emitting device is positioned such that light emitted thereby is directed outwardly through the second substrate. The processor selects a plurality binary values to transmit, and in response, to operates the at least one light emitting device in one of an on state and off state in accordance with each binary value.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Cryovac, LLCInventors: Theodore F. Cyman, Jr., Eric V. Palmer, Ali K. Cameron, Dave Renzo, III, Alan R. Murzynowski, Daniel E. Kanfoush
-
Patent number: 10332063Abstract: According to one aspect, a monitoring device includes a processor, a sensor, and a configuration circuit. The sensor is adapted to detect if the sensor is subjected to at least a first magnitude of the particular condition. The configuration circuit may be used to specify a second magnitude of the particular condition, wherein the second magnitude is greater than the first magnitude. The processor remains in an inactive state if the object is subjected to a magnitude of the particular condition less than the second magnitude, and the sensor generates a signal in response to detection of sensor being subjected to at least the second magnitude of the particular condition. In response to the signal, the processor enters an active state to develop an indication of at least the second magnitude of the particular condition.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2018Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: R.R. DONNELLEY & SONS COMPANYInventors: Theodore F. Cyman, Jr., Alan R. Murzynowski, Daniel E. Kanfoush, James L. Warmus, Eric V. Palmer
-
Publication number: 20180293541Abstract: According to one aspect, a monitoring device includes a processor, a sensor, and a configuration circuit. The sensor is adapted to detect if the sensor is subjected to at least a first magnitude of the particular condition. The configuration circuit may be used to specify a second magnitude of the particular condition, wherein the second magnitude is greater than the first magnitude. The processor remains in an inactive state if the object is subjected to a magnitude of the particular condition less than the second magnitude, and the sensor generates a signal in response to detection of sensor being subjected to at least the second magnitude of the particular condition. In response to the signal, the processor enters an active state to develop an indication of at least the second magnitude of the particular condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2018Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: Theodore F. Cyman, JR., Alan R. Murzynowski, Daniel E. Kanfoush, James L. Warmus, Eric V. Palmer
-
Publication number: 20180252554Abstract: A monitoring device and a method of operating the monitoring device are disclosed. The monitoring device includes a first substrate adapted to be secured to a structure, a second substrate, and a third substrate disposed between the first and the second substrates. The monitoring device further includes an electronic circuit affixed to the third substrate, wherein the electronic circuit comprises at least one light emitting device and a processor, and the at least one light emitting device is positioned such that light emitted thereby is directed outwardly through the second substrate. The processor selects a plurality binary values to transmit, and in response, to operates the at least one light emitting device in one of an on state and off state in accordance with each binary value.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2017Publication date: September 6, 2018Inventors: Theodore F. Cyman, JR., Eric V. Palmer, Ali K. Cameron, Dave Renzo, III, Alan R. Murzynowski, Daniel E. Kanfoush
-
Patent number: 10026056Abstract: According to one aspect, a monitoring device includes a processor, a sensor, and a configuration circuit. The sensor is adapted to detect if the sensor is subjected to at least a first magnitude of the particular condition. The configuration circuit may be used to specify a second magnitude of the particular condition, wherein the second magnitude is greater than the first magnitude. The processor remains in an inactive state if the object is subjected to a magnitude of the particular condition less than the second magnitude, and the sensor generates a signal in response to detection of sensor being subjected to at least the second magnitude of the particular condition. In response to the signal, the processor enters an active state to develop an indication of at least the second magnitude of the particular condition.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2016Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: R.R. Donnelley & Sons CompanyInventors: Theodore F. Cyman, Jr., Alan R. Murzynowski, Daniel E. Kanfoush, James L. Warmus, Eric V. Palmer
-
Patent number: 9785881Abstract: A method and system for producing electronic label are disclosed. The electronic label includes a first substrate and a second substrate. Layout information associated with the electronic label is developed. The layout information is automatically processed to develop print commands, circuit layout information, and component placement information therefrom. Information is printed on the first substrate in accordance with the print information and a conductive trace is deposited on the second substrate in accordance with circuit layout information. Components are placed on the deposited conductive trace in accordance with the component placement information.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2016Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: R.R. Donnelley & Sons CompanyInventors: Theodore F. Cyman, Jr., Nancy A. Lee, Ali K. Cameron, Eric V. Palmer
-
Publication number: 20170236045Abstract: A method and system for producing electronic label are disclosed. The electronic label includes a first substrate and a second substrate. Layout information associated with the electronic label is developed. The layout information is automatically processed to develop print commands, circuit layout information, and component placement information therefrom. Information is printed on the first substrate in accordance with the print information and a conductive trace is deposited on the second substrate in accordance with circuit layout information. Components are placed on the deposited conductive trace in accordance with the component placement information.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2016Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: Theodore F. Cyman, JR., Nancy A. Lee, Ali K. Cameron, Eric V. Palmer
-
Patent number: 9691303Abstract: An electronic label includes a first substrate, a second substrate, and an electronic circuit disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate. A switch and an indicator are coupled to the electronic circuit. The indicator is responsive to actuation of the switch to indicate usage of a product.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2015Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: R.R. Donnelley & Sons CompanyInventors: Theodore F. Cyman, Jr., Alan R. Murzynowski, Daniel E. Kanfoush, Eric V. Palmer
-
Publication number: 20170076642Abstract: An electronic label includes a first substrate, a second substrate, and an electronic circuit disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate. A switch and an indicator are coupled to the electronic circuit. The indicator is responsive to actuation of the switch to indicate usage of a product.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2015Publication date: March 16, 2017Inventors: Theodore F. Cyman, JR., Alan R. Murzynowski, Daniel E. Kanfoush, Eric V. Palmer
-
Publication number: 20170053235Abstract: According to one aspect, a monitoring device includes a processor, a sensor, and a configuration circuit. The sensor is adapted to detect if the sensor is subjected to at least a first magnitude of the particular condition. The configuration circuit may be used to specify a second magnitude of the particular condition, wherein the second magnitude is greater than the first magnitude. The processor remains in an inactive state if the object is subjected to a magnitude of the particular condition less than the second magnitude, and the sensor generates a signal in response to detection of sensor being subjected to at least the second magnitude of the particular condition. In response to the signal, the processor enters an active state to develop an indication of at least the second magnitude of the particular condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Theodore F. Cyman, JR., Alan R. Murzynowski, Daniel E. Kanfoush, James L. Warmus, Eric V. Palmer
-
Patent number: 9514432Abstract: According to one aspect, a monitoring device for detecting when an object may be subjected to a condition includes a processor, a sensor, and a configuration circuit. The sensor is adapted to detect if the object is subjected to at least a first magnitude of the particular condition. The configuration circuit may be used to specify a second magnitude of the particular condition, wherein the second magnitude is greater than the first magnitude. The processor remains in an inactive state if the object is subjected to a magnitude of the particular condition less than the second magnitude, and the sensor generates a signal in response to detection of object being subjected to at least the second magnitude of the particular condition. In response to the signal, the processor enters an active state to develop an indication of at least the second magnitude of the particular condition.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2015Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: R.R. Donnelley & Sons CompanyInventors: Theodore F. Cyman, Jr., Alan R. Murzynowski, Daniel E. Kanfoush, James L. Warmus, Eric V. Palmer
-
Publication number: 20160055453Abstract: According to one aspect, a monitoring device for detecting when an object may be subjected to a condition includes a processor, a sensor, and a configuration circuit. The sensor is adapted to detect if the object is subjected to at least a first magnitude of the particular condition. The configuration circuit may be used to specify a second magnitude of the particular condition, wherein the second magnitude is greater than the first magnitude. The processor remains in an inactive state if the object is subjected to a magnitude of the particular condition less than the second magnitude, and the sensor generates a signal in response to detection of object being subjected to at least the second magnitude of the particular condition. In response to the signal, the processor enters an active state to develop an indication of at least the second magnitude of the particular condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventors: Theodore F. Cyman, JR., Alan R. Murzynowski, Daniel E. Kanfoush, James L. Warmus, Eric V. Palmer
-
Patent number: 7045186Abstract: Radio frequency identification labels are made in a high speed and effective manner in a variety of different ways utilizing a number of different sources of RFID inlets, each inlet including an antenna and a chip. A plurality of webs are matched together and RFID labels are die cut from the webs, to produce lined RFID labels. Alternatively linerless RFID labels are produced from a composite web with a release material on one face and pressure sensitive adhesive on the other, the labels formed by perforations in the web.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2002Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: Moore North America, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Grabau, Nancy G. Mitchell, Thomas P. Nash, Eric V. Palmer, Adele C. Shipston, John R. Soltysiak
-
Patent number: 7014729Abstract: Radio frequency identification labels are made in a high speed and effective manner in a variety of different ways utilizing a number of different sources of RFID inlets, each inlet including an antenna and a chip. A plurality of webs are matched together and RFID labels are die cut from the webs, to produce lined RFID labels. Alternatively linerless RFID labels are produced from a composite web with a release material on one face and pressure sensitive adhesive on the other, the labels formed by perforations in the web.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2002Date of Patent: March 21, 2006Assignee: Moore Wallace North America, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Grabau, Nancy G. Mitchell, Thomas P. Nash, Eric V. Palmer, Adele C. Shipston, John R. Soltysiak
-
Publication number: 20020195194Abstract: Radio frequency identification labels are made in a high speed and effective manner in a variety of different ways utilizing a number of different sources of RFID inlets, each inlet including an antenna and a chip. A plurality of webs are matched together and RFID labels are die cut from the webs, to produce lined RFID labels. Alternatively linerless RFID labels are produced from a composite web with a release material on one face and pressure sensitive adhesive on the other, the labels formed by perforations in the web.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2002Publication date: December 26, 2002Applicant: Moore North America, Inc..Inventors: Robert E. Grabau, Nancy G. Michell, Thomas P. Nash, Eric V. Palmer, Adele C. Shipston, John R. Soltysiak
-
Publication number: 20020195195Abstract: Radio frequency identification labels are made in a high speed and effective manner in a variety of different ways utilizing a number of different sources of RFID inlets, each inlet including an antenna and a chip. A plurality of webs are matched together and RFID labels are die cut from the webs, to produce lined RFID labels. Alternatively linerless RFID labels are produced from a composite web with a release material on one face and pressure sensitive adhesive on the other, the labels formed by perforations in the web.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2002Publication date: December 26, 2002Applicant: Moore North America, Inc..Inventors: Robert E. Grabau, Nancy G. Mitchell, Thomas P. Nash, Eric V. Palmer, Adele C. Shipston, John R. Soltysiak
-
Patent number: 6451154Abstract: Radio frequency identification labels are made in a high speed and effective manner in a variety of different ways utilizing a number of different sources of RFID inlets, each inlet including an antenna and a chip. A plurality of webs are matched together and RFID labels are die cut from the webs, to produce lined RFID labels. Alternatively linerless RFID labels are produced from a composite web with a release material on one face and pressure sensitive adhesive on the other, the labels formed by perforations in the web.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2000Date of Patent: September 17, 2002Assignee: Moore North America, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Grabau, Nancy G. Mitchell, Thomas P. Nash, Eric V. Palmer, Adele C. Shipston, John R. Soltysiak
-
Patent number: 6147662Abstract: Radio frequency identification elements, including linerless or lined labels, are produced with enhanced effectiveness. The antenna is printed with conductive ink or toner, and cross-over may be provided by spot printing a non-conductive material over a portion of the antenna and then printing a conductive cross-over element on the non-conductive material. Typically the antenna is printed on one face of a web, and the radio frequency identification chip is moved into contact with the opposite face of the web so that the contacts penetrate the web and engage the antenna so that the web material acts as a dielectric. Alternatively part of the antenna on the first face may be over-printed with a non-conductive material and the chip attached to the first face passing through openings in, or penetrating, the non-conductive material to engage the antenna.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 1999Date of Patent: November 14, 2000Assignee: Moore North America, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Grabau, Carolyn M. Larson, Michael C. Maier, Nancy G. Mitchell, Scott A. Moeller, Thomas P. Nash, Eric V. Palmer
-
Patent number: 6143105Abstract: A label applicator, easily mounted on a desktop in association with a label printer, has a compact configuration with no external power requirements since the components are electrically powered and the power is received from the printer. Preferably the label does not move during application, providing a high degree of accuracy and placement. The applicator may be used with both linered and linerless labels and associated printers, and uses inexpensive components. Positive stops are provided for stopping the movement of a label into the applicator housing, and the manual movement of a mailpiece into the applicator housing. Sensors sense the label and the mailpiece when accurately aligned, and cause actuation of a linear solenoid with tamp pad to move the mailpiece vertically upwardly into contact with the label pressure sensitive adhesive. The label is held in place in the desired position by one or more electric fans exhausting air from the opposite face of an apertured plate from the label.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 1998Date of Patent: November 7, 2000Assignee: Moore U.S.A., Inc.Inventors: Thomas P. Nash, Frank C. DeReu, Eric V. Palmer, Joseph T. Duffy, James M. Schweitzer
-
Patent number: 6019865Abstract: A radio frequency transponder is adhered to a substrate forming a label or business form. The substrate has thermally sensitive material whereby the substrate and transponder can be conveyed through a thermal printer for printing variable or non-variable information on the web. The transponder is provided in web form and separated from the web for application to the substrate. In a further embodiment, plural plies of business forms are provided and transponders separated from a web of transponders are disposed by the plies prior to separation of the plies into discrete forms, each carrying a transponder.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 1998Date of Patent: February 1, 2000Assignee: Moore U.S.A. Inc.Inventors: Eric V. Palmer, Carolyn M. Larson, Thomas P. Nash