Patents by Inventor James C. Adams

James C. Adams 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: 10572790
    Abstract: Devices and methods of disrupting data transfer between an RFID interrogation device (50, 50?) and an RFID data storage device (30, 30?) to be protected, are provided. An example of an embodiment of an RFID signal disruptor device includes a container (41, 141) and an RFID signal disruptor circuit (151, 161, 161?, 171, 171?, 271, 271?) configured to substantially disrupt the signal provided by the RFID interrogation device (50, 50?) when the RFID signal disruptor device is positioned to protect the RFID data storage device (30, 30?).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: CURIO LTD.
    Inventors: Gregory L. Horne, James C. Adams
  • Publication number: 20180276517
    Abstract: Devices and methods of disrupting data transfer between an RFID interrogation device (50, 50?) and an RFID data storage device (30, 30?) to be protected, are provided. An example of an embodiment of an RFID signal disruptor device includes a container (41, 141) and an RFID signal disruptor circuit (151, 161, 161?, 171, 171?, 271, 271?) configured to substantially disrupt the signal provided by the RFID interrogation device (50, 50?) when the RFID signal disruptor device is positioned to protect the RFID data storage device (30, 30?).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Gregory L. Horne, James C. Adams
  • Patent number: 10019663
    Abstract: Devices and methods of disrupting data transfer between an RFID interrogation device (50, 50?) and an RFID data storage device (30, 30?) to be protected, are provided. An example of an embodiment of an RFID signal disruptor device includes a container (41, 141) and an RFID signal disruptor circuit (151, 161, 161?, 171, 171?, 271, 271?) configured to substantially disrupt the signal provided by the RFID interrogation device (50, 50?) when the RFID signal disruptor device is positioned to protect the RFID data storage device (30, 30?).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: CURIO LTD.
    Inventors: Gregory L. Horne, James C. Adams
  • Patent number: 9965714
    Abstract: Devices and methods of disrupting data transfer between an RFID interrogation device (50, 50?) and an RFID data storage device (30, 30?) to be protected, are provided. An example of an embodiment of an RFID signal disruptor device includes a container (41, 141) and an RFID signal disruptor circuit (151, 161, 161?, 171, 171?, 271, 271?) configured to substantially disrupt the signal provided by the RFID interrogation device (50, 50?) when the RFID signal disruptor device is positioned to protect the RFID data storage device (30, 30?).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: CURIO LTD.
    Inventors: Gregory L. Horne, James C. Adams
  • Publication number: 20180107910
    Abstract: Devices and methods of disrupting data transfer between an RFID interrogation device (50, 50?) and an RFID data storage device (30, 30?) to be protected, are provided. An example of an embodiment of an RFID signal disruptor device includes a container (41, 141) and an RFID signal disruptor circuit (151, 161, 161?, 171, 171?, 271, 271?) configured to substantially disrupt the signal provided by the RFID interrogation device (50, 50?) when the RFID signal disruptor device is positioned to protect the RFID data storage device (30, 30?).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2017
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Inventors: Gregory L. Horne, James C. Adams
  • Patent number: 9870527
    Abstract: Devices and methods of disrupting data transfer between an RFID interrogation device (50, 50?) and an RFID data storage device (30, 30?) to be protected, are provided. An example of an embodiment of an RFID signal disruptor device includes a container (41, 141) and an RFID signal disruptor circuit (151, 161, 161?, 171, 171?, 271, 271?) configured to substantially disrupt the signal provided by the RFID interrogation device (50, 50?) when the RFID signal disruptor device is positioned to protect the RFID data storage device (30, 30?).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: Curio Ltd.
    Inventors: Gregory L. Horne, James C. Adams
  • Publication number: 20170116507
    Abstract: Devices and methods of disrupting data transfer between an RFID interrogation device (50, 50?) and an RFID data storage device (30, 30?) to be protected, are provided. An example of an embodiment of an RFID signal disruptor device includes a container (41, 141) and an RFID signal disruptor circuit (151, 161, 161?, 171, 171?, 271, 271?) configured to substantially disrupt the signal provided by the RFID interrogation device (50, 50?) when the RFID signal disruptor device is positioned to protect the RFID data storage device (30, 30?).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Applicant: Curio Ltd.
    Inventors: Gregory L. Horne, James C. Adams
  • Patent number: 9525510
    Abstract: Devices and methods of disrupting data transfer between an RFID interrogation device (50, 50?) and an RFID data storage device (30, 30?) to be protected, are provided. An example of an embodiment of an RFID signal disruptor device includes a container (41, 141) and an RFID signal disruptor circuit (151, 161, 161?, 171, 171?, 271, 271?) configured to substantially disrupt the signal provided by the RFID interrogation device (50, 50?) when the RFID signal disruptor device is positioned to protect the RFID data storage device (30, 30?).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: CURIO LTD.
    Inventors: Gregory L. Horne, James C. Adams
  • Patent number: 8583624
    Abstract: Methods for comparing query-related objects are provided. In one embodiment, a first plurality of query-related objects for a first user is compared to a second plurality of query-related objects for a second user to determine a degree of similarity between the first and second plurality of query-related objects. A notification of the degree of similarity is issued.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: James C. Adams, Richard D. Dettinger, Daniel P. Kolz, Shannon E. Wenzel
  • Patent number: 8305193
    Abstract: Devices and methods of preventing data transfer between an RFID reader and an RFID device to be protected, are provided. An example of an embodiment of an RFID signal capture device includes a container, a signal capture circuit configured to substantially disrupt the signal provided by the RFID reader when the RFID signal capture device is positioned to protect the RFID device, and an interrogation indicator configured to indicate to a user of the RFID device that an unauthorized RFID reader is attempting to interrogate the RFID device when the RFID signal capture device is positioned in close proximity to the RFID device to provide protection thereto and when the RFID reader is producing the interrogation signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Curio Ltd.
    Inventors: Gregory L. Horne, James C. Adams
  • Publication number: 20120112887
    Abstract: Devices and methods of preventing data transfer between an RFID reader and an RFID device to be protected, are provided. An example of an embodiment of an RFID signal capture device includes a container, a signal capture circuit configured to substantially disrupt the signal provided by the RFID reader when the RFID signal capture device is positioned to protect the RFID device, and an interrogation indicator configured to indicate to a user of the RFID device that an unauthorized RFID reader is attempting to interrogate the RFID device when the RFID signal capture device is positioned in close proximity to the RFID device to provide protection thereto and when the RFID reader is producing the interrogation signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2012
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: Curio, Ltd.
    Inventors: Gregory L. Horne, James C. Adams
  • Patent number: 8102243
    Abstract: Devices and methods of preventing data transfer between an RFID reader and an RFID device to be protected, are provided. An example of an embodiment of an RFID signal capture device includes a container, a signal capture circuit configured to substantially disrupt the signal provided by the RFID reader when the RFID signal capture device is positioned to protect the RFID device, and an interrogation indictor configured to indicate to a user of the RFID device that an unauthorized RFID reader is attempting to interrogate the RFID device when the RFID signal capture device is positioned in close proximity to the RFID device to provide protection thereto and when the RFID reader is producing the interrogation signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Curio Ltd.
    Inventors: Gregory L. Horne, James C. Adams
  • Patent number: 8078631
    Abstract: A method, computer-readable medium and system for comparing query-related objects are provided. In one embodiment, a first plurality of query-related objects for a first user is compared to a second plurality of query-related objects for a second user to determine a degree of similarity between the first and second plurality of query-related objects. A notification of the degree of similarity is issued.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: James C. Adams, Richard D. Dettinger, Daniel P. Kolz, Shannon E. Wenzel
  • Patent number: 7927049
    Abstract: A multifunction wheel nut cap is used on motor vehicle to indicate loosening and rotation of a lug nut. On large trucks on which the lug nuts have to be frequently torqued to prevent the lug nut from loosening and turning until it drops from the wheel bolt, the indication of rotation and limiting of the rotation prevents the lug nut loss and requires tightening only when there is an indication that the lug has become loose. The Wheel cap nut device gives a visual warning when a nut has become loose. It also prevents water and contaminants from penetrating the lug nut and bolt threads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Inventor: James C. Adams
  • Publication number: 20090174556
    Abstract: Devices and methods of preventing data transfer between an RFID reader and an RFID device to be protected, are provided. An example of an embodiment of an RFID signal capture device includes a container, a signal capture circuit configured to substantially disrupt the signal provided by the RFID reader when the RFID signal capture device is positioned to protect the RFID device, and an interrogation indictor configured to indicate to a user of the RFID device that an unauthorized RFID reader is attempting to interrogate the RFID device when the RFID signal capture device is positioned in close proximity to the RFID device to provide protection thereto and when the RFID reader is producing the interrogation signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2009
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Applicant: Curio, Ltd.
    Inventors: Gregory L. Horne, James C. Adams
  • Publication number: 20090063477
    Abstract: Methods for comparing query-related objects are provided. In one embodiment, a first plurality of query-related objects for a first user is compared to a second plurality of query-related objects for a second user to determine a degree of similarity between the first and second plurality of query-related objects. A notification of the degree of similarity is issued.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventors: James C. Adams, Richard D. Dettinger, Daniel P. Kolz, Shannon E. Wenzel
  • Publication number: 20090060677
    Abstract: A multifunction wheel nut cap is used on motor vehicle to indicate loosening and rotation of a lug nut. On large trucks on which the lug nuts have to be frequently torqued to prevent the lug nut from loosening and turning until it drops from the wheel bolt, the indication of rotation and limiting of the rotation prevents the lug nut loss and requires tightening only when there is an indication that the lug has become loose. The Wheel cap nut device gives a visual warning when a nut has become loose. It also prevents water and contaminants from penetrating the lug nut and bolt threads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventor: James C. Adams
  • Patent number: 7480648
    Abstract: A method for comparing query-related objects is provided. In one embodiment, a first plurality of query-related objects for a first user is compared to a second plurality of query-related objects for a second user to determine a degree of similarity between the first and second plurality of query-related objects. A notification of the degree of similarity is issued.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: James C. Adams, Richard D. Dettinger, Daniel P. Kolz, Shannon E. Wenzel
  • Patent number: 5836318
    Abstract: A cigar piercing device which includes an outer housing and a moveable top receiving and indexing station for positioning the tip of a cigar. The indexing station is adapted to automatically activate a rotating piercing tool in response to the downward movement of the indexing station by downward pressure being placed against the station by the tip of the cigar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1998
    Inventor: James C. Adams
  • Patent number: 5515660
    Abstract: A generally channel sectioned wall stud 7 which has been cold roll-formed from a sheet metal strip comprises a web 8 and two flanges 9. The web 8 has a substantial central strip that is planar. A nogging clearance hole 10, is provided in the central strip of the web 8 at each point where a nogging 11 is to be affixed thereto. The nogging 11 may be roll-formed from material the same as or similar to that of the stud 7 and is also generally channel sectioned, comprising a web 12, with a flat ended central rib 13 formed therein and flanges 14. The web 12 is pierced by clearance slots 15 arranged in two rows extending longitudinally of the nogging 11. The individual slots 15 are regularly spaced apart along the rows. The nogging clearance hole 10 is shaped to suit the nogging 11. To that end it is partly defined by two tabs 16 projecting from the web 8 and lying in the plane of its central strip 13.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1996
    Assignee: BHP Steel (JLA) Pty. Ltd.
    Inventors: Paul D. Hanks, James C. Adams