Patents by Inventor Gordon Christopher Pope
Gordon Christopher Pope 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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Patent number: 11565877Abstract: A container closure node system includes a closure chassis coupling device that couples to a container closure for a container aperture. The closure chassis coupling device includes a first plate member that includes a first securing element and a second securing element. The closure chassis coupling device also includes a second plate member that includes a third securing element that is configured to couple to the first securing element and a fourth securing element that is configured to couple to the second securing element. At least one of the first plate member and the second plate member includes a container closure engagement member that is configured to engage the container closure to prevent rotational movement of the closure chassis coupling device relative to the container closure when the third securing element is coupled with the first securing element and the fourth securing element is coupled with the second securing element.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2020Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: IN-TECH ENTERPRISE LTD.Inventors: Gordon Christopher Pope, Mak Tse, Dejin Liu, Xiongbo Huang, Cheuk Kuen Chim, Man Wai Ho, Jacky Sai Ping Tsang
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Publication number: 20220227551Abstract: A container security system includes a container chassis and a closure subsystem coupled to the container chassis. The container chassis may define a container volume configured to house a material. The closure subsystem may include a closure chassis, a closure security subsystem, a first communication interface, and a security engine. The closure chassis may be configured to limit a removal of the material from the container volume. The closure security subsystem may be configured to detect a tamper event experienced by the closure chassis and generate a sensor signal based on the detected tamper event. The security engine may be configured to receive the sensor signal indicating that the closure chassis has experienced the tamper event. The security engine may be configured to provide, via the first communication interface and based on receipt of the sensor signal, a notification that the closure chassis has experienced the tamper event.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2022Publication date: July 21, 2022Inventors: Jacky Sai Ping Tsang, Cheuk Kuen Chim, Gordon Christopher Pope, Wing Hung Cheung
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Publication number: 20220195766Abstract: A container chassis coupling device includes a first mounting bracket that has a first locking bar securing element that is configured to secure the first mounting bracket to a first locking bar on a container, and a second mounting bracket that is slidably coupled to the first mounting bracket and that includes a second locking bar securing element that is configured to secure the second mounting bracket to a second locking bar on the container. The container chassis coupling device prevents the first locking bar and the second locking bar from being oriented from a locked orientation to an unlocked orientation. The container chassis coupling device also includes a node mounting device that is coupled to the first mounting bracket or the second mounting bracket and that is configured to couple a node chassis of a node device to the container chassis coupling device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2020Publication date: June 23, 2022Inventors: Gordon Christopher Pope, Mak Tse, Jacky Sai Ping Tsang
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Publication number: 20220144509Abstract: A container system includes a container that includes a container chassis that defines a container volume and a container outlet having a first aperture. The container system includes a valve system is coupled to the container outlet and a container valve node system. The container valve node system includes a valve system coupling device coupling the container valve node system to at least one of the container outlet or the valve system, and includes a node device coupled to the valve system coupling device. The node device includes a node chassis that houses a communication system, a processing system coupled to the communication system, and a memory system that is coupled to the processing system and that includes instruction that causes the processing system to provide a container engine configured to communicate container system information associated with the container system via the communication system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2022Publication date: May 12, 2022Inventors: Gordon Christopher Pope, Mak Tse, Cheuk Kuen Chim, Jacky Sai Ping Tsang
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Patent number: 11325763Abstract: A container security system includes a container chassis and a closure subsystem coupled to the container chassis. The closure subsystem includes a closure chassis that prevents movement of a material between a container volume and an exterior of the container chassis via an aperture defined by the container chassis. The closure subsystem includes a closure security sensor that generates a closure sensor signal when the closure chassis experiences a tamper event. A first type communication interface is housed in the closure chassis and a security engine provided by the closure subsystem receives a sensor signal indicating that the closure chassis has experienced the tamper event. The security engine then provides, in response to receiving the sensor signal and using the first type communication interface, a notification to a corresponding first type communication interface that the closure chassis has experienced the tamper event.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2021Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: In-Tech Enterprise Ltd.Inventors: Jacky Sai Ping Tsang, Cheuk Kuen Chim, Gordon Christopher Pope, Wing Hung Cheung
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Publication number: 20220081159Abstract: A container system includes a container that includes a container chassis that defines a container volume and a container outlet having a first aperture. The container system includes a valve system is coupled to the container outlet and a container valve node system. The container valve node system includes a valve system coupling device coupling the container valve node system to at least one of the container outlet or the valve system, and includes a node device coupled to the valve system coupling device. The node device includes a node chassis that houses a communication system, a processing system coupled to the communication system, and a memory system that is coupled to the processing system and that includes instruction that causes the processing system to provide a container engine configured to communicate container system information associated with the container system via the communication system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2020Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventors: Gordon Christopher Pope, Mak Tse, Cheuk Kuen Chim, Jacky Sai Ping Tsang
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Publication number: 20220081203Abstract: A container closure node system includes a closure chassis coupling device that couples to a container closure for a container aperture. The closure chassis coupling device includes a first plate member that includes a first securing element and a second securing element. The closure chassis coupling device also includes a second plate member that includes a third securing element that is configured to couple to the first securing element and a fourth securing element that is configured to couple to the second securing element. At least one of the first plate member and the second plate member includes a container closure engagement member that is configured to engage the container closure to prevent rotational movement of the closure chassis coupling device relative to the container closure when the third securing element is coupled with the first securing element and the fourth securing element is coupled with the second securing element.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2020Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventors: Gordon Christopher Pope, Mak Tse, Dejin Liu, Xiongbo Huang, Cheuk Kuen Chim, Man Wai Ho, Jacky Sai Ping Tsang
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Patent number: 11257352Abstract: A container network includes a first container system that includes a first container first type communication interface, and a second container system that includes a second container first type communication interface. The second container system communicatively couples to the first container first type communication interface via the second container first type communication interface to form a first container-to-container connection. The second container system performs an exchange of election information of the first container system and second container system with the first container system via the first container-to-container connection, and elects, based on the election information, a second container second type communication interface included on the second container system to provide container network communications to a wide area network.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2020Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: IN-TECH ENTERPRISE LTD.Inventors: Jacky Sai Ping Tsang, Cheuk Kuen Chim, Gordon Christopher Pope, Wing Hung Cheung
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Patent number: 11190924Abstract: A tracking device for a track and rescue system that wirelessly couples to a control system via a first link established between a control system first type wireless communication interface coupled to the control system and a tracking device first type wireless communication interface included in the tracking device when the tracking device first type wireless communication interface is within range of the control system first type wireless communication interface. The tracking device determines that a first predetermine time period has been satisfied, and in response, determines location information for the tracking device using the positioning system. The tracking device sends, in response to the first predetermined time period being satisfied, an alive signal to the control system via the first link, and the alive signal includes the location information.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2019Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: IN-TECH ENTERPRISE LTD.Inventors: Gordon Christopher Pope, Wing Hung Cheung, Ka King To
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Publication number: 20210300647Abstract: A container security system includes a container chassis and a closure subsystem coupled to the container chassis. The closure subsystem includes a closure chassis that prevents movement of a material between a container volume and an exterior of the container chassis via an aperture defined by the container chassis. The closure subsystem includes a closure security sensor that generates a closure sensor signal when the closure chassis experiences a tamper event. A first type communication interface is housed in the closure chassis and a security engine provided by the closure subsystem receives a sensor signal indicating that the closure chassis has experienced the tamper event. The security engine then provides, in response to receiving the sensor signal and using the first type communication interface, a notification to a corresponding first type communication interface that the closure chassis has experienced the tamper event.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2021Publication date: September 30, 2021Inventors: Jacky Sai Ping Tsang, Cheuk Kuen Chim, Gordon Christopher Pope, Wing Hung Cheung
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Publication number: 20210136553Abstract: A tracking device for a track and rescue system that wirelessly couples to a control system via a first link established between a control system first type wireless communication interface coupled to the control system and a tracking device first type wireless communication interface included in the tracking device when the tracking device first type wireless communication interface is within range of the control system first type wireless communication interface. The tracking device determines that a first predetermine time period has been satisfied, and in response, determines location information for the tracking device using the positioning system. The tracking device sends, in response to the first predetermined time period being satisfied, an alive signal to the control system via the first link, and the alive signal includes the location information.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2019Publication date: May 6, 2021Inventors: Gordon Christopher POPE, Wing Hung CHEUNG, Ka King TO
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Patent number: 10974882Abstract: A container security system includes a container chassis and a closure subsystem coupled to the container chassis. The closure subsystem includes a closure chassis that prevents movement of a material between a container volume and an exterior of the container chassis via an aperture defined by the container chassis. The closure subsystem includes a closure security sensor that generates a closure sensor signal when the closure chassis experiences a tamper event. A first type communication interface is housed in the closure chassis and a security engine provided by the closure subsystem receives a sensor signal indicating that the closure chassis has experienced the tamper event. The security engine then provides, in response to receiving the sensor signal and using the first type communication interface, a notification to a corresponding first type communication interface that the closure chassis has experienced the tamper event.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2020Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: IN-TECH ENTERPRISE LTD.Inventors: Jacky Sai Ping Tsang, Cheuk Kuen Chim, Gordon Christopher Pope, Wing Hung Cheung
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Patent number: 10939244Abstract: A control system for a track and rescue system that wirelessly couples to a tracking device via a first link established between a tracking device first type wireless communication interface included on the tracking device and a control system first type wireless communication interface coupled to the control system when the tracking device first type wireless communication interface is within range of the control system first type wireless communication interface. The control system receives a first signal from the tracking device. The control system then determines whether the first signal from the tracking device indicates a rescue event and processes, in response to determining that the signal from the tracking device indicates a rescue event, instructions associated with the rescue event.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2019Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: IN-TECH ENTERPRISE LTD.Inventors: Gordon Christopher Pope, Wing Hung Cheung, Ka King To
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Patent number: 10903917Abstract: A receiver device for a track and rescue system that monitors, via a receiver device first type wireless communication interface coupled to the receiver device, a physical environment for beacon signals provided by a tracking device first type wireless communication interface provided on the tracking device. The receiver device detects, via the receiver device first type wireless communication interface, a beacon signal and determines a direction from which the beacon signal is being transmitted. The receiver device performs a first action based on the direction from which the beacon signal is being transmitted. The receiver device monitors, via a receiver device second type wireless communication interface, the physical environment for alive signals from a tracking device second type wireless communication interface provided on the tracking device. The receiver device detects a first alive signal and, in response, performs a second action.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2019Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: IN-TECH ENTERPRISE LTD.Inventors: Gordon Christopher Pope, Wing Hung Cheung, Ka King To
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Publication number: 20200402389Abstract: A container network includes a first container system that includes a first container first type communication interface, and a second container system that includes a second container first type communication interface. The second container system communicatively couples to the first container first type communication interface via the second container first type communication interface to form a first container-to-container connection. The second container system performs an exchange of election information of the first container system and second container system with the first container system via the first container-to-container connection, and elects, based on the election information, a second container second type communication interface included on the second container system to provide container network communications to a wide area network.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventors: Jacky Sai Ping Tsang, Cheuk Kuen Chim, Gordon Christopher Pope, Wing Hung Cheung
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Patent number: 10769934Abstract: A container network includes a first container system that includes a first container first type communication interface, and a second container system that includes a second container first type communication interface. The second container system communicatively couples to the first container first type communication interface via the second container first type communication interface to form a first container-to-container connection. The second container system performs an exchange of election information of the first container system and second container system with the first container system via the first container-to-container connection, and elects, based on the election information, a second container second type communication interface included on the second container system to provide container network communications to a wide area network.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2019Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: IN-TECH ENTERPRISE LTD.Inventors: Jacky Sai Ping Tsang, Cheuk Kuen Chim, Gordon Christopher Pope, Wing Hung Cheung
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Publication number: 20200148441Abstract: A container security system includes a container chassis and a closure subsystem coupled to the container chassis. The closure subsystem includes a closure chassis that prevents movement of a material between a container volume and an exterior of the container chassis via an aperture defined by the container chassis. The closure subsystem a closure security sensor that generates a closure sensor signal when the closure chassis experiences a tamper event. A first type communication interface is housed in the closure chassis and a security engine provided by the closure subsystem receives a sensor signal indicating that the closure chassis has experienced the tamper event. The security engine then provides, in response to receiving the sensor signal and using the first type communication interface, a notification to a corresponding first type communication interface that the closure chassis has experienced the tamper event.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2020Publication date: May 14, 2020Inventors: Jacky Sai Ping Tsang, Cheuk Kuen Chim, Gordon Christopher Pope, Wing Hung Cheung
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Patent number: 10538371Abstract: A container security system includes a container chassis and a closure subsystem coupled to the container chassis. The closure subsystem includes a closure chassis that prevents movement of a material between a container volume and an exterior of the container chassis via an aperture defined by the container chassis. The closure subsystem includes a closure security sensor that generates a closure sensor signal when the closure chassis experiences a tamper event. A first type communication interface is housed in the closure chassis and a security engine provided by the closure subsystem receives a sensor signal indicating that the closure chassis has experienced the tamper event. The security engine then provides, in response to receiving the sensor signal and using the first type communication interface, a notification to a corresponding first type communication interface that the closure chassis has experienced the tamper event.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2018Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: In-Tech Enterprise Ltd.Inventors: Jacky Sai Ping Tsang, Cheuk Kuen Chim, Gordon Christopher Pope, Wing Hung Cheung
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Publication number: 20190318610Abstract: A container network includes a first container system that includes a first container first type communication interface, and a second container system that includes a second container first type communication interface. The second container system communicatively couples to the first container first type communication interface via the second container first type communication interface to form a first container-to-container connection. The second container system performs an exchange of election information of the first container system and second container system with the first container system via the first container-to-container connection, and elects, based on the election information, a second container second type communication interface included on the second container system to provide container network communications to a wide area network.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2019Publication date: October 17, 2019Inventors: Jacky Sai Ping Tsang, Cheuk Kuen Chim, Gordon Christopher Pope, Wing Hung Cheung
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Publication number: 20190300249Abstract: A container security system includes a container chassis and a closure subsystem coupled to the container chassis. The closure subsystem includes a closure chassis that prevents movement of a material between a container volume and an exterior of the container chassis via an aperture defined by the container chassis. The closure subsystem includes a closure security sensor that generates a closure sensor signal when the closure chassis experiences a tamper event. A first type communication interface is housed in the closure chassis and a security engine provided by the closure subsystem receives a sensor signal indicating that the closure chassis has experienced the tamper event. The security engine then provides, in response to receiving the sensor signal and using the first type communication interface, a notification to a corresponding first type communication interface that the closure chassis has experienced the tamper event.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2018Publication date: October 3, 2019Inventors: Jacky Sai Ping Tsang, Cheuk Kuen Chim, Gordon Christopher Pope, Wing Hung Cheung