Patents by Inventor Frank Torre
Frank Torre 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: 20230148497Abstract: Some embodiments provide methods and systems of controlling irrigation. Some of these systems comprise: a connector of a controller interface (CI) coupled with an irrigation controller, wherein the connector is configured to receive a valve activation signal activated by the irrigation controller; a user interface of the CI; a processor of the CI configured to obtain valve transceiver (VT) programming with VT programming being received from inputs through the user interface, determine a station identifier, and identify as defined in the VT programming a remote valve associated with the station identifier and controlled by a remote VT; and a wireless transceiver configured to wirelessly transmit a wireless activation signal configured to be wireles sly received by the VT controlling the valve associated by the VT programming with the station identifier such that the VT is configured to control an actuator to actuate the valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2023Publication date: May 18, 2023Inventors: Michael James Tennyson, Angel Reyes Archundia, Frank Torre, Robert H. Jenkins, Brian Jeffrey Mueller
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Patent number: 11547068Abstract: Some embodiments provide methods and systems of controlling irrigation. Some of these systems comprise: a connector of a controller interface (CI) coupled with an irrigation controller, wherein the connector is configured to receive a valve activation signal activated by the irrigation controller; a user interface of the CI; a processor of the CI configured to obtain valve transceiver (VT) programming with VT programming being received from inputs through the user interface, determine a station identifier, and identify as defined in the VT programming a remote valve associated with the station identifier and controlled by a remote VT; and a wireless transceiver configured to wirelessly transmit a wireless activation signal configured to be wirelessly received by the VT controlling the valve associated by the VT programming with the station identifier such that the VT is configured to control an actuator to actuate the valve.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2020Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventors: Michael James Tennyson, Angel Reyes Archundia, Frank Torre, Robert H. Jenkins, Brian Jeffrey Mueller
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Publication number: 20200367452Abstract: Some embodiments provide methods and systems of controlling irrigation. Some of these systems comprise: a connector of a controller interface (CI) coupled with an irrigation controller, wherein the connector is configured to receive a valve activation signal activated by the irrigation controller; a user interface of the CI; a processor of the CI configured to obtain valve transceiver (VT) programming with VT programming being received from inputs through the user interface, determine a station identifier, and identify as defined in the VT programming a remote valve associated with the station identifier and controlled by a remote VT; and a wireless transceiver configured to wirelessly transmit a wireless activation signal configured to be wirelessly received by the VT controlling the valve associated by the VT programming with the station identifier such that the VT is configured to control an actuator to actuate the valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2020Publication date: November 26, 2020Inventors: Michael James Tennyson, Angel Reyes Archundia, Frank Torre, Robert H. Jenkins, Brian Jeffrey Mueller
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Patent number: 10772267Abstract: Some embodiments provide methods and systems of controlling irrigation. Some of these systems comprise: a connector of a controller interface (CI) coupled with an irrigation controller, wherein the connector is configured to receive a valve activation signal activated by the irrigation controller; a user interface of the CI; a processor of the CI configured to obtain valve transceiver (VT) programming with VT programming being received from inputs through the user interface, determine a station identifier, and identify as defined in the VT programming a remote valve associated with the station identifier and controlled by a remote VT; and a wireless transceiver configured to wirelessly transmit a wireless activation signal configured to be wirelessly received by the VT controlling the valve associated by the VT programming with the station identifier such that the VT is configured to control an actuator to actuate the valve.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2019Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventors: Michael James Tennyson, Angel Reyes Archundia, Frank Torre, Robert H. Jenkins, Brian Jeffrey Mueller
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Publication number: 20190150381Abstract: Some embodiments provide methods and systems of controlling irrigation. Some of these systems comprise: a connector of a controller interface (CI) coupled with an irrigation controller, wherein the connector is configured to receive a valve activation signal activated by the irrigation controller; a user interface of the CI; a processor of the CI configured to obtain valve transceiver (VT) programming with VT programming being received from inputs through the user interface, determine a station identifier, and identify as defined in the VT programming a remote valve associated with the station identifier and controlled by a remote VT; and a wireless transceiver configured to wirelessly transmit a wireless activation signal configured to be wirelessly received by the VT controlling the valve associated by the VT programming with the station identifier such that the VT is configured to control an actuator to actuate the valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2019Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventors: Michael James Tennyson, Angel Reyes Archundia, Frank Torre, Robert H. Jenkins, Brian Jeffrey Mueller
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Patent number: 10201133Abstract: Some embodiments provide methods and systems of controlling irrigation. Some of these systems comprise: a connector of a controller interface (CI) coupled with an irrigation controller, wherein the connector is configured to receive a valve activation signal activated by the irrigation controller; a user interface of the CI; a processor of the CI configured to obtain valve transceiver (VT) programming with VT programming being received from inputs through the user interface, determine a station identifier, and identify as defined in the VT programming a remote valve associated with the station identifier and controlled by a remote VT; and a wireless transceiver configured to wirelessly transmit a wireless activation signal configured to be wirelessly received by the VT controlling the valve associated by the VT programming with the station identifier such that the VT is configured to control an actuator to actuate the valve.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2015Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventors: Michael James Tennyson, Angel Reyes Archundia, Frank Torre, Robert H. Jenkins, Brian Jeffrey Mueller
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Publication number: 20160113219Abstract: Some embodiments provide methods and systems of controlling irrigation. Some of these systems comprise: a connector of a controller interface (CI) coupled with an irrigation controller, wherein the connector is configured to receive a valve activation signal activated by the irrigation controller; a user interface of the CI; a processor of the CI configured to obtain valve transceiver (VT) programming with VT programming being received from inputs through the user interface, determine a station identifier, and identify as defined in the VT programming a remote valve associated with the station identifier and controlled by a remote VT; and a wireless transceiver configured to wirelessly transmit a wireless activation signal configured to be wirelessly received by the VT controlling the valve associated by the VT programming with the station identifier such that the VT is configured to control an actuator to actuate the valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2015Publication date: April 28, 2016Inventors: Michael James Tennyson, Angel Reyes Archundia, Frank Torre, Robert H. Jenkins, Brian Jeffrey Mueller
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Patent number: 9244449Abstract: Some embodiments provide methods and systems of controlling irrigation. Some of these systems comprise: a connector of a controller interface (CI) coupled with an irrigation controller, wherein the connector is configured to receive a valve activation signal activated by the irrigation controller; a user interface of the CI; a processor of the CI configured to obtain valve transceiver (VT) programming with VT programming being received from inputs through the user interface, determine a station identifier, and identify as defined in the VT programming a remote valve associated with the station identifier and controlled by a remote VT; and a wireless transceiver configured to wirelessly transmit a wireless activation signal configured to be wirelessly received by the VT controlling the valve associated by the VT programming with the station identifier such that the VT is configured to control an actuator to actuate the valve.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2012Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventors: Michael James Tennyson, Angel Reyes, Frank Torres, Robert H. Jenkins, Brian Jeffrey Mueller
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Patent number: 8316451Abstract: An approach for presenting a web page to a client user via a web browser. As one example, a user preference specifying a notification setting may be received from the client user at the web browser. The notification setting may cause the web browser, upon retrieving a web page, to present one or more of a privacy notice or a legal notice to the client user. The particular way in which the privacy notice and the legal notice are presented to the client user may be varied based on the notification setting specified by the user preference.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2008Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Frank Torres, Michael Stokes
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Publication number: 20090320091Abstract: An approach for presenting a web page to a client user via a web browser. As one example, a user preference specifying a notification setting may be received from the client user at the web browser. The notification setting may cause the web browser, upon retrieving a web page, to present one or more of a privacy notice or a legal notice to the client user. The particular way in which the privacy notice and the legal notice are presented to the client user may be varied based on the notification setting specified by the user preference.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2008Publication date: December 24, 2009Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: Frank Torres, Michael Stokes
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Patent number: 7282129Abstract: An electrophoretic cell configuration and related method are disclosed that employ oppositely directed traveling electrical waves. The waves travel across the cell and samples undergoing separation. Various strategies are used to selectively direct the movement and arrangement of the samples and resulting sample patterns.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2003Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center IncorporatedInventors: Meng H. Lean, Huangpin Ben Hsieh, John S. Fitch, Armin R. Völkel, Bryan Preas, Scott Elrod, Richard H. Bruce, Eric Peeters, Frank Torres, Michael Chabinyc
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Patent number: 7156970Abstract: Various traveling wave grids and electrophoretic systems, and electrode assemblies using such grids, are disclosed. A configuration in which a voltage potential is used to load a biomolecule sample against a grid is disclosed. A unique strategy of using multiple, reconfigurable grids in such systems is also described. The strategy involves initially conducting a broad protein separation and then selectively tailoring one or more grids, and conducting one or more secondary processing operations. Related strategies and specific methods are additionally disclosed for separating samples of biomolecules and components thereof using the noted systems, assemblies, and grids.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2003Date of Patent: January 2, 2007Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center IncorporatedInventors: Meng H. Lean, Huangpin Ben Hsieh, John S. Fitch, Armin R. Völkel, Bryan Preas, Scott Elrod, Richard H. Bruce, Eric Peeters, Frank Torres, Michael Chabinyc
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Patent number: 7150813Abstract: Various gel electrophoretic assemblies and techniques are disclosed for providing unique isoelectric focusing (IEF) strategies. Several particular systems, assemblies and methods are provided that significantly reduce processing time, enable the use of reduced operating voltages, and produce analytical results with improved resolution.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2003Date of Patent: December 19, 2006Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center IncorporatedInventors: Meng H. Lean, Huangpin Ben Hsieh, John S. Fitch, Armin R. Völkel, Bryan Preas, Scott Elrod, Richard H. Bruce, Eric Peeters, Frank Torres, Michael Chabinyc
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Publication number: 20040251136Abstract: Various gel electrophoretic assemblies and techniques are disclosed for providing unique isoelectric focusing (IEF) strategies. Several particular systems, assemblies and methods are provided that significantly reduce processing time, enable the use of reduced operating voltages, and produce analytical results with improved resolution.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2003Publication date: December 16, 2004Applicant: PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATEDInventors: Meng H. Lean, Huangpin Ben Hsieh, John S. Fitch, Armin R. Volkel, Bryan Preas, Scott Elrod, Richard H. Bruce, Eric Peeters, Frank Torres, Michael Chabinyc
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Publication number: 20040251135Abstract: Various traveling wave grids and electrophoretic systems, and electrode assemblies using such grids, are disclosed. A configuration in which a voltage potential is used to load a biomolecule sample against a grid is disclosed. A unique strategy of using multiple, reconfigurable grids in such systems is also described. The strategy involves initially conducting a broad protein separation and then selectively tailoring one or more grids, and conducting one or more secondary processing operations. Related strategies and specific methods are additionally disclosed for separating samples of biomolecules and components thereof using the noted systems, assemblies, and grids.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2003Publication date: December 16, 2004Applicant: PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATEDInventors: Meng H. Lean, Huangpin Ben Hsieh, John S. Fitch, Armin R. Volkel, Bryan Preas, Scott Elrod, Richard H. Bruce, Eric Peeters, Frank Torres, Michael Chabinyc
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Publication number: 20040251139Abstract: An electrophoretic cell configuration and related method are disclosed that employ oppositely directed traveling electrical waves. The waves travel across the cell and samples undergoing separation. Various strategies are used to selectively direct the movement and arrangement of the samples and resulting sample patterns.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2003Publication date: December 16, 2004Applicant: PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATEDInventors: Meng H. Lean, Huangpin Ben Hsieh, John S. Fitch, Armin R. Volkel, Bryan Preas, Scott Elrod, Richard H. Bruce, Eric Peeters, Frank Torres, Michael Chabinyc
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Patent number: 6634727Abstract: A closet door assembly includes at least one closet door having a back panel, an outer side panel, an inner side panel, a top panel, and a bottom panel connected to the back panel forming an interior space. At least one shelf is positioned within the interior space of the closet door. A top frame is attached to a top of a closet doorway. Each closet door is pivotally connected to the top frame with an upper hinge assembly and pivotally connected to the floor surface of the doorway with a lower hinge assembly. The hinge assemblies are attached near the outer side panel of each door thereby permitting the inner side panel of each door to pivot between a closed position within the doorway and an open position away from the doorway.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2001Date of Patent: October 21, 2003Inventor: Frank Torres
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Publication number: 20030042829Abstract: A closet door assembly includes at least one closet door having a back panel, an outer side panel, an inner side panel, a top panel, and a bottom panel connected to the back panel forming an interior space. At least one shelf is positioned within the interior space of the closet door. A top frame is attached to a top of a closet doorway. Each closet door is pivotally connected to the top frame with an upper hinge assembly and pivotally connected to the floor surface of the doorway with a lower hinge assembly. The hinge assemblies are attached near the outer side panel of each door thereby permitting the inner side panel of each door to pivot between a closed position within the doorway and an open position away from the doorway.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2001Publication date: March 6, 2003Inventor: Frank Torres
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Publication number: 20020059093Abstract: Methods and systems for identifying and quantifying compliance issues are described. In one embodiment, a system is configured to implement a method which comprises assessing at least one compliance program to identify potential risks and prioritizing the potential risks. The issues relating to the potential risks, for example, failure modes and root causes are identified and are mitigated and controlled.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2001Publication date: May 16, 2002Inventors: Nancy E. Barton, David E. Tucker, Edward S. Gilbert, Robert C. Green, Eugene F. Mensching, William Lacey, Ligia B. Vicente, John M. Whitcomb, Christina E. Mitchell, John W. Carbone, Christopher Robine, Sheri F. West, Brackett B. Denniston, Frank Torres
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Patent number: D639364Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2010Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Inventor: Frank A. Torres