Patents by Inventor Gerald Cox
Gerald Cox 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: 20110112943Abstract: A location-based mobile workforce management system includes a branch reporting tool (BRT) module, a maintenance and acquisition planning (MAP) module and a safety locator module operatively coupled together and delivered via a web server for access by a plurality of wireless hand-held devices respectively associated with a plurality of service technicians in a maintenance and repair organization. The hand-held devices are configured to supply time-based location readings to a locator service, which in turn supplies those readings to the safety locator module. The central system implements an automated method for collecting travel time to a work site, time spent on-site and travel time from the work site to the next work site and calculating paid time for the technicians as well as generating portal-to-portal billed time invoices for billing customers. Among other features, the safety locator verifies technician travel time.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2009Publication date: May 12, 2011Inventors: Jay B. Dietz, Stephen L. Gipple, Patrick J. Simmons, Eugene Bilenko, Gerald A. Cox
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Patent number: 7485190Abstract: A method is provided for heating a substrate in a process chamber using a heated chuck. In accordance with the method, the substrate is lowered onto the chuck and heated to a first temperature less than a temperature of the chuck. The substrate is then raised away from the chuck, and a process is carried out on the substrate while the substrate is supported above the chuck. The substrate is then lowered back to the chuck and heated to a second temperature greater than the first temperature for further processing of the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2005Date of Patent: February 3, 2009Assignee: Axcelis Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Gerald Cox
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Publication number: 20070174959Abstract: A water recycling system utilizes gray water from a gray water source, such as a bathroom sink, to flush a toilet.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2007Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventors: Mark Golightly Sanders, Thomas F. Reynolds, Gerald Cox, Wayne Streble
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Publication number: 20070092825Abstract: The presently disclosed embodiments relate in general to toners for use in electrophotographic apparatuses, such as printers and copiers. More particularly, a toner formulation of at least one binder, at least one colorant, and an embrittling agent, and methods for making the same, is provided wherein the embrittling agent increases grinding rate of the toner formulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2005Publication date: April 26, 2007Applicant: Xerox CorporationInventors: Mark Mang, Hui Chang, Gerald Cox, Joseph Leonardo
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Publication number: 20070077118Abstract: Detailed are systems and techniques for protecting structures from vehicular attack. The systems incorporate deformable materials sufficient to disable or otherwise inhibit certain vehicular traffic yet support weights and weight distributions typically associated with pedestrian or other non-threat traffic. Bodies of deformable materials further may include rigid structures or vehicle-immobilization devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2006Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventors: Peter Mahal, Hugh De Long, G. Thompson, Daniel Edwards, Yijian Shi, Gerald Cox, Roosevelt Reid
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Patent number: 7057563Abstract: A foldable radiator assembly includes a flexible dielectric substrate structure having a radiator conductor pattern formed therein. The flexible substrate structure can be flexible for movement between a folded position and a deployed position, or can be fixed in position by dielectric structures. An excitation circuit excites the radiator conductor pattern with RF energy. Strips of the radiator assemblies can be used to form an array aperture.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2004Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Gerald A. Cox, Mark S. Hauhe, Stan W. Livingston, Colleen Tallman, Clifton Quan, Anita L. Reinehr, Yanmin Zhang
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Publication number: 20060115758Abstract: A toner is disclosed that includes a binder and at least one colorant, wherein the binder includes an amorphous polyester material, a cross-linked polyester material, an optional embrittling agent material, and a crystalline polyester material. The toner may be mixed with a suitable carrier to form a developer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2004Publication date: June 1, 2006Applicant: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Hui Chang, Gerald Cox, Scott Silence, Juan Morales-Tirado
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Publication number: 20050264448Abstract: A foldable radiator assembly includes a flexible dielectric substrate structure having a radiator conductor pattern formed therein. The flexible substrate structure can be flexible for movement between a folded position and a deployed position, or can be fixed in position by dielectric structures. An excitation circuit excites the radiator conductor pattern with RF energy. Strips of the radiator assemblies can be used to form an array aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2004Publication date: December 1, 2005Inventors: Gerald Cox, Mark Hauhe, Stan Livingston, Colleen Tallman, Clifton Quan, Anita Reinehr, Yanmin Zhang
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Publication number: 20050166845Abstract: A method is provided for heating a substrate in a process chamber using a heated chuck. In accordance with the method, the substrate is lowered onto the chuck and heated to a first temperature less than a temperature of the chuck. The substrate is then raised away from the chuck, and a process is carried out on the substrate while the substrate is supported above the chuck. The substrate is then lowered back to the chuck and heated to a second temperature greater than the first temperature for further processing of the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2005Publication date: August 4, 2005Inventor: Gerald Cox
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Patent number: 6905333Abstract: A method is provided for heating a substrate in a process chamber using a heated chuck. In accordance with the method, the substrate is lowered onto the chuck and heated to a first temperature less than a temperature of the chuck. The substrate is then raised away from the chuck, and a process is carried out on the substrate while the substrate is supported above the chuck. The substrate is then lowered back to the chuck and heated to a second temperature greater than the first temperature for further processing of the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2003Date of Patent: June 14, 2005Assignee: Axcelis Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Gerald Cox
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Publication number: 20040137397Abstract: A method is provided for heating a substrate in a process chamber using a heated chuck. In accordance with the method, the substrate is lowered onto the chuck and heated to a first temperature less than a temperature of the chuck. The substrate is then raised away from the chuck, and a process is carried out on the substrate while the substrate is supported above the chuck. The substrate is then lowered back to the chuck and heated to a second temperature greater than the first temperature for further processing of the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2003Publication date: July 15, 2004Inventor: Gerald Cox
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Patent number: 6611142Abstract: An apparatus for measuring the magnetic field distribution of a magnetic sample includes a magnetic field sensor arrangement having three, orthogonally-disposed, Hall sensors for sensing the magnetic field produced by a magnetic sample at a given location, The sensor arrangement is scanned along a predetermined scan pattern. The apparatus then acquires sampling data from the sensor arrangement, the sampled data providing a representation of the magnetic field distribution of the magnetic sample. The data is preferably acquired by an interface card for a PC, which stores sampled data in the main memory of the PC for data analysis and display.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2000Date of Patent: August 26, 2003Assignee: Redcliffe LimitedInventors: David Geraint Rhys Jones, Pascual Ian Nicholson, Paul Gerald Cox
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Patent number: 6430805Abstract: Methods of fabricating air-filed true-time-delay, continuous transverse stub array antenna. A plurality of extruded sections that are physically independent of one another are fabricated. The plurality of extruded sections are arranged in a predefined pattern defining the structure of the array antenna. Adjacent surfaces of the extruded sections form waveguides of the array antenna. The plurality of extruded sections are joined together at their respective ends to form the array antenna. The plurality of extruded sections may be joined using a plurality of end plates. The plurality of extruded sections and end plates may comprise metal or plastic. If the extruded sections are plastic, they are metallized 44 using a process such as vacuum deposition, electroless plating, or lamination during the extrusion process. The end plates are sealed to the extruded sections to form the array antenna structure.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 1998Date of Patent: August 13, 2002Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Alec Ekmekji, Douglas O. Klebe, Shahrokh Hashemi-Yeganeh, William W. Milroy, Patrick J. Fitzgerald, Gerald A. Cox, Kenneth Nash
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Patent number: 6366185Abstract: An RF interconnect between an airline circuit including a dielectric substrate having a conductor trace formed on a first substrate surface and an RF circuit separated from the airline circuit by a separation distance. The RF interconnect includes a compressible conductor structure having an uncompressed length exceeding the separation distance, and a dielectric sleeve structure surrounding at least a portion of the uncompressed length of the compressible conductor structure. The RF interconnect structure is disposed between the substrate and the RF circuit such that the compressible conductor is placed under compression between the substrate and the RF circuit. Examples of the RF circuit include a vertical coaxial transmission line or a grounded coplanar waveguide circuit disposed in parallel with the airline circuit.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2000Date of Patent: April 2, 2002Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Timothy D. Keesey, Clifton Quan, Douglas A. Hubbard, David E. Roberts, Chris E. Schutzenberger, Raymond C. Tugwell, Gerald A. Cox
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Patent number: 6362703Abstract: An RF interconnect between a rectangular coaxial transmission line including a coaxial center conductor and a dielectric structure with a rectilinear cross-sectional configuration fitted around the coaxial center conductor and an RF circuit separated from the airline circuit by a separation distance. The RF interconnect includes a compressible conductor structure having an uncompressed length exceeding the separation distance, and a dielectric sleeve structure surrounding at least a portion of the uncompressed length of the compressible conductor structure. The RF interconnect structure is disposed between the rectangular coaxial transmission line and the RF circuit such that the compressible conductor is placed under compression between the substrate and the RF circuit. Examples of the RF circuit include a vertical coaxial transmission line or a grounded coplanar waveguide circuit disposed in parallel with the center conductor of the rectangular coaxial transmission line.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2000Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Timothy D. Keesey, Clifton Quan, Douglas A. Hubbard, David E. Roberts, Chris E. Schutzenberger, Raymond C. Tugwell, Gerald A. Cox, Stephen R. Kerner
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Patent number: 6218845Abstract: A RF precision calibration standard kit and calibration technique for “slotline” or slot transmission line for a network analyzer. The calibration standard kit establishes an accurate, repeatable reference plane at the slotline transmission interface. The calibration standard kit includes first and second coaxial to slot transmission line adapters, each adapter defining an adapter slot transmission line and having a slot connection port connected to an connection end of the slot transmission line and a coaxial connection coupled to the adapter slot transmission line. The kit further includes an offset component defining a section of slot transmission line, and a shorting plate. The first and second adapters, the offset component and the shorting plate are each adapted for connection to each other in a plurality of calibration configurations, including configurations for conducting Through, Reflection and Line measurements.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 1999Date of Patent: April 17, 2001Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Tracy L. Bunch, Brian T. McWhirter, Gerald A. Cox, Steve K. Panaretos, Steve E. Bradshaw
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Patent number: 6100774Abstract: A very low reflection transition with tightly controlled variability between a rectangular coaxial transmission line and a microstrip transmission line. The microstrip ground plane is extended under the transition region to form the transition ground plane. The upper portion of the dielectric of the rectangular coaxial transmission line is removed at the transition region, together with the upper portion of the center conductor. The spacing between the transition center conductor and the ground plane is reduced in relation to the spacing between the rectangular coaxial line center conductor and outer conductive shield. A tuning cavity is formed in the transition ground plane beneath the transition center conductor.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 1998Date of Patent: August 8, 2000Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Gerald A. Cox, Brian T. McWhirter, Joseph S. Wong, Robert G. Yaccarino, Steve E. Bradshaw, Peter J. Holbrook
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Patent number: 5961851Abstract: A method of removing material from a substrate, and a plasma discharge device wherein a plasma is excited by microwave energy having an electric field which is azimuthally and axially uniform in relation to the plasma tube. The microwave cavity is divided longitudinally into sections by conducting partitions, each of which is separately fed with microwave energy, and the plasma tube extends through openings in the partitions.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 1996Date of Patent: October 5, 1999Assignee: Fusion Systems CorporationInventors: Mohammad Kamarehi, Richard Pingree, Jianou Shi, Gerald Cox
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Patent number: 5605254Abstract: A threaded, closeable cap is provided for a bottle. A removable seal can be located between the cap and the bottle. The cap provides directional flow, an aeration tube, elimination of slippage when pouring, and elimination of drips.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 1995Date of Patent: February 25, 1997Assignee: George J. Wagner, IIIInventors: George J. Wagner, III, Gerald Cox
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Patent number: D367611Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 1995Date of Patent: March 5, 1996Assignee: George J. Wagner, IIIInventors: George J. Wagner, III, Gerald Cox