Patents by Inventor Frank Romano

Frank Romano 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: 7853218
    Abstract: A method of checking messages from a network of communication sources includes initially testing the signal strength of a plurality of communication sources, storing the identity of the communication sources with the two strongest signals, and alternatively entering a sleep mode and a wake-up mode, the wake-up mode synchronized to the communication source with the strongest signal. The method further includes testing the signal strength of one additional communication source, switching synchronization to the additional communication source if said source presents a signal stronger than the signal of a stored communication source with the strongest signal, and replacing the identity of any stored communication source if an additional communication sources tested in sequence presents a signal stronger than the signal of said stored communication source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Lojack Operating Company, LP
    Inventors: Frank Romano, Sampath Krishna, Son Nguyen, Jesse Rhodes, Philip Grahame Crewe, Daniel Jonathan Finchley Cletheroe, Mark Marsden, Steven Walter Greendale, Nigel James Watson, Ian Christopher Stroud, Timothy David Howe, Gerard Edward Smith
  • Publication number: 20090305640
    Abstract: A method of checking messages from a network of communication sources includes initially testing the signal strength of a plurality of communication sources, storing the identity of the communication sources with the two strongest signals, and alternatively entering a sleep mode and a wake-up mode, the wake-up mode synchronized to the communication source with the strongest signal. The method further includes testing the signal strength of one additional communication source, switching synchronization to the additional communication source if said source presents a signal stronger than the signal of a stored communication source with the strongest signal, and replacing the identity of any stored communication source if an additional communication sources tested in sequence presents a signal stronger than the signal of said stored communication source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventors: Frank Romano, Sampath Krishna, Son Nguyen, Jesse Rhodes, Philip Grahame Crewe, Daniel Jonathan Finchley Cletheroe, Mark Marsden, Steven Walter Greendale, Nigel James Watson, Ian Christopher Shroud, Timothy David Howe, Gerard Edward Smith
  • Patent number: 7593711
    Abstract: A vehicle locating unit with improved power management. A receiver receives a signal from a network of communication sources. A signal strength monitoring subsystem determines which of the communication sources are transmitting the strongest signals. A power management subsystem is responsive to the signal strength monitoring subsystem and is configured to alternatively enter sleep and wake-up modes, synchronize the wake-up mode to the communication source transmitting the strongest signal, and test the signal strength of at least one additional communication source according to a predefined sequence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: LoJack Operating Company, LP
    Inventors: Frank Romano, Sampath Krishna, Son Nguyen, Jesse Rhodes, Philip Grahame Crewe, Daniel Jonathan Finchley Cletheroe, Mark Marsden, Steven Walter Greendale, Nigel James Watson, Ian Christopher Stroud, Timothy David Howe, Gerard Edward Smith
  • Patent number: 7511606
    Abstract: A vehicle locating unit with a receiver for receiving a signal from a network of communication sources, a transponder activated when a communication source sends a message to the receiver, and a power supply regulating circuit for regulating a nominal input voltage and powering the receiver and the transponder. A protection circuit is responsive to an injected input voltage and configured to clamp the injected (high level) input voltage at a predetermined maximum voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: LoJack Operating Company LP
    Inventors: Frank Romano, Sampath Krishna, Son Nguyen, Jesse Rhodes, Philip Grahame Crewe, Daniel Jonathan Finchley Cletheroe, Mark Marsden, Steven Walter Greendale, Nigel James Watson, Ian Christopher Stroud, Timothy David Howe, Gerard Edward Smith, Colin Richard Smithers
  • Publication number: 20060276160
    Abstract: A vehicle locating unit with improved power management. A receiver receives a signal from a network of communication sources. A signal strength monitoring subsystem determines which of the communication sources are transmitting the strongest signals. A power management subsystem is responsive to the signal strength monitoring subsystem and is configured to alternatively enter sleep and wake-up modes, synchronize the wake-up mode to the communication source transmitting the strongest signal, and test the signal strength of at least one additional communication source according to a predefined sequence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2005
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Inventors: Frank Romano, Sampath Krishna, Son Nguyen, Jesse Rhodes, Philip Crewe, Daniel Finchley Cletheroe, Mark Marsden, Steven Walter Greendale, Nigel Watson, Ian Stroud, Timothy Howe, Gerard Smith
  • Publication number: 20060261981
    Abstract: A vehicle locating unit features a receiver which receives a signal from a network of communication sources and a transponder activated when a communication source sends a message to the receiver. There is a transmitter for sending signals to the communication sources and a proof of life subsystem configured to periodically send a proof of life message via the transmitter to the communication sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2005
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Inventors: Frank Romano, Sampath Krishna, Son Nguyen, Jesse Rhodes, Philip Crewe, Daniel Finchley Cletheroe, Mark Marsden, Steven Greendale, Nigel Watson, Ian Stroud, Timothy Howe, Gerard Smith
  • Publication number: 20060261934
    Abstract: A vehicle locating unit with a receiver for receiving a signal from a network of communication sources, a transponder activated when a communication source sends a message to the receiver, and a power supply regulating circuit for regulating a nominal input voltage and powering the receiver and the transponder. A protection circuit is responsive to an injected input voltage and configured to clamp the injected (high level) input voltage at a predetermined maximum voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2005
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Inventors: Frank Romano, Sampath Krishna, Son Nguyen, Jesse Rhodes, Philip Crewe, Daniel Finchley Cletheroe, Mark Marsden, Steven Greendale, Nigel Watson, Ian Stroud, Timothy Howe, Gerard Smith, Colin Smithers
  • Patent number: 3968949
    Abstract: A projector tilt mechanism includes a base about which a load-carrying platform is rotated in a vertical plane. A threaded shaft is rotatably coupled to the platform by radial thrust bearings and to the base by threaded fittings. Lost motion in the rotational system is avoided by properly positioning and locking in place two threaded nuts along the shaft at either side of the threaded connection to the base, and by using threaded locking collars tightened against the outermost thrust bearing faces. Rotation of the shaft produces relative rotation of the platform and base, causing the base to raise the front or rear of the projector above a flat surface or, if the base is affixed to a pedestal, causing a direct change in platform pitch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1974
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1976
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Frank A. Romano, Jr.