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: 10445692
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Cryovac, LLC
    Inventors: Theodore F. Cyman, Jr., Eric V. Palmer, Ali K. Cameron, Dave Renzo, III, Alan R. Murzynowski, Daniel E. Kanfoush
  • Patent number: 10332063
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: R.R. DONNELLEY & SONS COMPANY
    Inventors: Theodore F. Cyman, Jr., Alan R. Murzynowski, Daniel E. Kanfoush, James L. Warmus, Eric V. Palmer
  • Publication number: 20180293541
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Theodore F. Cyman, JR., Alan R. Murzynowski, Daniel E. Kanfoush, James L. Warmus, Eric V. Palmer
  • Publication number: 20180252554
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Theodore F. Cyman, JR., Eric V. Palmer, Ali K. Cameron, Dave Renzo, III, Alan R. Murzynowski, Daniel E. Kanfoush
  • Patent number: 10026056
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company
    Inventors: Theodore F. Cyman, Jr., Alan R. Murzynowski, Daniel E. Kanfoush, James L. Warmus, Eric V. Palmer
  • Patent number: 9785881
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company
    Inventors: Theodore F. Cyman, Jr., Nancy A. Lee, Ali K. Cameron, Eric V. Palmer
  • Publication number: 20170236045
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2016
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Theodore F. Cyman, JR., Nancy A. Lee, Ali K. Cameron, Eric V. Palmer
  • Patent number: 9691303
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company
    Inventors: Theodore F. Cyman, Jr., Alan R. Murzynowski, Daniel E. Kanfoush, Eric V. Palmer
  • Publication number: 20170076642
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Theodore F. Cyman, JR., Alan R. Murzynowski, Daniel E. Kanfoush, Eric V. Palmer
  • Publication number: 20170053235
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Theodore F. Cyman, JR., Alan R. Murzynowski, Daniel E. Kanfoush, James L. Warmus, Eric V. Palmer
  • Patent number: 9514432
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company
    Inventors: Theodore F. Cyman, Jr., Alan R. Murzynowski, Daniel E. Kanfoush, James L. Warmus, Eric V. Palmer
  • Publication number: 20160055453
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Theodore F. Cyman, JR., Alan R. Murzynowski, Daniel E. Kanfoush, James L. Warmus, Eric V. Palmer
  • Patent number: 7045186
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: 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: 7014729
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: 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: 20020195194
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2002
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Applicant: 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: 20020195195
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2002
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Applicant: 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: 6451154
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: 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: 6147662
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2000
    Assignee: 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: 6143105
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2000
    Assignee: Moore U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas P. Nash, Frank C. DeReu, Eric V. Palmer, Joseph T. Duffy, James M. Schweitzer
  • Patent number: 6019865
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2000
    Assignee: Moore U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Eric V. Palmer, Carolyn M. Larson, Thomas P. Nash