Patents by Inventor James A. Cox

James A. 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).

  • Publication number: 20230135266
    Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing food to an aquarium includes a reservoir, a pump, and a draw line coupled between the reservoir and the pump to draw solution from the reservoir and pass the solution downstream to the pump. The draw line is routed through the pump. A supply line and return line are respectively configured to supply and return water from and to the aquarium. A mixing connection is downstream from the pump and couples the draw line with the supply and return lines. The reservoir, pump, draw line, supply line, return line, and mixing connection are all contained within a refrigerated compartment to keep the aquarium food from spoiling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2021
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Inventor: James A. Cox,, JR.
  • Patent number: 9513164
    Abstract: Stand-off spectrometry systems and methods are described herein. One system includes a laser source configured to emit a single-spectral light, and an optical frequency comb (OFC) coupled to the laser source and configured to generate, using the single-spectral light, a multi-spectral light to determine an absorption spectrum of a substance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Cox, Daniel Youngner
  • Patent number: 9195113
    Abstract: An tunable optical frequency comb source includes a linear waveguide having an input leg to couple to a pump laser. A ring microresonator is evanescently coupled to the linear waveguide. The microresonator includes a ring shaped waveguide having a core material with a nonlinear refractive index to provide four-wave mixing to generate a cascade of independent laser beams at frequencies corresponding to the longitudinal modes of the microresonator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventor: James A. Cox
  • Patent number: 8981296
    Abstract: A spectrometer system for providing information about a target with terahertz radiation. The system may receive incident radiation from the target through fore optics, a slit aperture, secondary optics and a dispersive element which images a slit on an array of terahertz sensitive detectors. The detectors may include uncooled sensors. Each sensor may be connected to its own micro antenna. The array of detectors may be situated proximate to the dispersive element so that radiation from the element may be dispersed according to wavelength to the respective detectors optimally sensitive to the various respective wavelengths. Detector signals indicating the impingement of terahertz radiation may provide information for identifying a material of the target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Cox, Bernard S. Fritz, Fouad Nusseibeh
  • Patent number: 8928879
    Abstract: A device for detecting gas concentrations includes a movable coded filter. An optical element is positioned to receive gas filtered light and spectrally separate the gas filtered light. A photo detector is positioned to receive the spectrally separated light through slits in the moveable coded filter to provide an AC signal representative of a selected gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Youngner, Bernard S. Fritz, Yue Liu, James A. Cox
  • Publication number: 20140268135
    Abstract: Stand-off spectrometry systems and methods are described herein. One system includes a laser source configured to emit a single-spectral light, and an optical frequency comb (OFC) coupled to the laser source and configured to generate, using the single-spectral light, a multi-spectral light to determine an absorption spectrum of a substance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: James A. Cox, Daniel Youngner
  • Patent number: 8828320
    Abstract: A system relating to sample analyzers, and more particular, to sample analyzers that are simple to operate and have a reduced risk of providing an erroneous result to a user. In some cases, the sample analyzer may be a portable sample analyzer that includes a disposable fluidic cartridge. The operators of the analyzers need not be trained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Ron L. Bardell, Aravind Padmanabhan, Peter L. Reutiman, Tom M. Rezachek, James A. Cox, Bernard S. Fritz, Cleopatra Cabuz
  • Publication number: 20140064987
    Abstract: A fluid pump assembly is used in combination with a container having a wall. The pump assembly comprises a first casing disposed outside the container, a first magnetic assembly including a stationary magnetic drive member non-rotatably mounted to the first casing, a second casing disposed inside the container, and a rotatable second magnetic assembly mounted to the second casing and including a rotatable magnetic driven member drivingly coupled to a fluid motion imparting device. The magnetic drive member comprises electromagnets non-rotatably mounted within the first casing so that the electromagnets are provided to be energized in succession to create a rotating magnetic field for continuously rotating the rotatable magnetic driven member. The second casing is detachably securable to the wall solely by the magnetic attraction force between the magnetic drive member and the magnetic driven member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Ecotech Marine, LLC
    Inventors: James A. COX, JR., Justin LAWYER, Patrick CLASEN, Timothy MARKS
  • Patent number: 8599897
    Abstract: This disclosure is generally concerned with optical systems that employ guided-mode grating resonant reflector filters (“GMGRF”) to facilitate wavelength and/or polarization selectivity in the optical system. In one example, an optical system is provided that includes first and second tunable detectors. Each of the tunable detectors includes a GMGRF that is tuned to select a corresponding optical wavelength and/or polarization of an optical data channel, such that the optical wavelength and/or polarization associated with the first tunable detector is different from the optical wavelength and/or polarization associated with the second tunable detector. In this way, an array of tunable detectors can be employed to select some or all of the wavelengths and/or polarizations of an optical data signal having a plurality of data channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Finisar Corporation
    Inventors: James A. Cox, Robert A. Morgan
  • Publication number: 20130314703
    Abstract: An tunable optical frequency comb source includes a linear waveguide having an input leg to couple to a pump laser. A ring microresonator is evanescently coupled to the linear waveguide. The microresonator includes a ring shaped waveguide having a core material with a nonlinear refractive index to provide four-wave mixing to generate a cascade of independent laser beams at frequencies corresponding to the longitudinal modes of the microresonator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: Honeywell International, Inc.
    Inventor: James A. Cox
  • Patent number: 8540946
    Abstract: A sample analyzer cartridge for use at a point of care of a patient such as in a doctor's office, in the home, or elsewhere in the field. By providing a removable and/or disposable cartridge with all of the needed reagents and/or fluids, the sample analyzer can be reliably used outside of the laboratory environment, with little or no specialized training.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Aravind Padmanabhan, James A. Cox, Cleopatra Cabuz
  • Patent number: 8427647
    Abstract: Cavity ring-down spectrometer systems are described herein. One or more embodiments include a cavity having at least two mirrors, wherein a first mirror of the at least two mirrors is configured to permit light to enter and exit the cavity, a first detector configured to detect light exiting the cavity through the first mirror, and a second detector configured to detect light from the first mirror, wherein the first detector is separate from the second detector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Cox, Teresa M. Marta
  • Patent number: 8383043
    Abstract: A system relating to sample analyzers, and more particular, to sample analyzers that are simple to operate and have a reduce risk of providing an erroneous result to a user. In some cases, the sample analyzer may be a portable sample analyzer that includes a disposable fluidic cartridge. The operators of the analyzers need not be trained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Aravind Padmanabhan, James A. Cox, Bernard S. Fritz, Tom M. Rezachek, Peter L. Reutiman, Ron L. Bardell, Cleopatra Cabuz
  • Publication number: 20120307239
    Abstract: A device for detecting gas concentrations includes a movable coded filter. An optical element is positioned to receive gas filtered light and spectrally separate the gas filtered light. A photo detector is positioned to receive the spectrally separated light through slits in the moveable coded filter to provide an AC signal representative of a selected gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Youngner, Bernard S. Fritz, Yue Liu, James A. Cox
  • Patent number: 8325343
    Abstract: A cavity ring-down spectroscope includes a ring-down cavity. A trigger detector is optically coupled within the ring-down cavity to generate a signal to indicate a desired radiation level in the ring-down cavity. A controller is coupled to the trigger detector to control light provided to the ring-down cavity. A ring-down time may then be measured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Barrett E. Cole, James A. Cox, Teresa M. Marta, Rodney H. Thorland
  • Patent number: 8323564
    Abstract: A system relating to sample analyzers, and more particular, to sample analyzers that are simple to operate and have a reduced risk of providing an erroneous result to a user. In some cases, the sample analyzer may be a portable sample analyzer that includes a disposable fluidic cartridge. The operators of the analyzers need not be trained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Aravind Padmanabhan, James A. Cox, Bernard S. Fritz, Tom M. Rezachek, Peter L. Reutiman, Ron L. Bardell, Cleopatra Cabuz
  • Publication number: 20120199743
    Abstract: A spectrometer system for providing information about a target with terahertz radiation. The system may receive incident radiation from the target through fore optics, a slit aperture, secondary optics and a dispersive element which images a slit on an array of terahertz sensitive detectors. The detectors may include uncooled sensors. Each sensor may be connected to its own micro antenna. The array of detectors may be situated proximate to the dispersive element so that radiation from the element may be dispersed according to wavelength to the respective detectors optimally sensitive to the various respective wavelengths. Detector signals indicating the impingement of terahertz radiation may provide information for identifying a material of the target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Cox, Bernard S. Fritz, Fouad Nusseibeh
  • Publication number: 20120168513
    Abstract: Bar code imagers and methods of operating bar code imagers are described herein. One or more embodiments include a lens, wherein the lens has a focal length associated therewith, and a light-emitting diode, wherein the light-emitting diode is located within the focal length associated with the lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2010
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Bernard Fritz, James A. Cox, Peter L. Reutiman
  • Publication number: 20120140220
    Abstract: Cavity ring-down spectrometer systems are described herein. One or more embodiments include a cavity having at least two mirrors, wherein a first mirror of the at least two mirrors is configured to permit light to enter and exit the cavity, a first detector configured to detect light exiting the cavity through the first mirror, and a second detector configured to detect light from the first mirror, wherein the first detector is separate from the second detector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2010
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: James A. Cox, Teresa M. Marta
  • Publication number: 20120003730
    Abstract: A sample analyzer cartridge for use at a point of care of a patient such as in a doctor's office, in the home, or elsewhere in the field. By providing a removable and/or disposable cartridge with all of the needed reagents and/or fluids, the sample analyzer can be reliably used outside of the laboratory environment, with little or no specialized training.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Aravind Padmanabhan, James A. Cox, Cleopatra Cabuz