Patents by Inventor James Halford

James Halford 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: 20230370819
    Abstract: In a general aspect, a mobile wireless communication device is operated for motion sensing. In some aspects, wireless signals transmitted from a second wireless communication device through a space during a time period are received at a first wireless communication device. By operation of the first wireless communication device, channel state information is generated based on the wireless signals. Whether the first wireless communication device moved during the time period is detected. In response to detecting that the first wireless communication device moved relative to the second wireless communication device during the time period, motion sensing parameters of a motion sensing system are updated. The channel state information is processed according to the updated motion sensing parameters to detect motion of an object—other than the first wireless communication device—in the space during the time period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2022
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Applicant: Cognitive Systems Corp.
    Inventors: Mohammad Omer, William James Halford
  • Patent number: 11304254
    Abstract: In a general aspect, a motion sensing topology of a multi-access point (multi-AP) wireless communication network can be controlled. In some aspects, the multi-AP wireless communication network includes a first AP device, a second AP device, and a multi-AP controller. The multi-AP controller identifies a wireless communication topology, which includes identifying that a first client station device is associated with the first AP device. The multi-AP controller defines a motion sensing topology that is different from the wireless communication topology, and the motion sensing topology includes a wireless motion sensing link between the first client station device and the second AP device. The multi-AP controller initiates a motion sensing measurement based on the motion sensing topology, and the motion sensing measurement uses the wireless motion sensing link while the first client station device remains associated with the first AP device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Cognitive Systems Corp.
    Inventors: Mohammad Omer, Christopher Beg, William James Halford
  • Publication number: 20220070954
    Abstract: In a general aspect, a motion sensing topology of a multi-access point (multi-AP) wireless communication network can be controlled. In some aspects, the multi-AP wireless communication network includes a first AP device, a second AP device, and a multi-AP controller. The multi-AP controller identifies a wireless communication topology, which includes identifying that a first client station device is associated with the first AP device. The multi-AP controller defines a motion sensing topology that is different from the wireless communication topology, and the motion sensing topology includes a wireless motion sensing link between the first client station device and the second AP device. The multi-AP controller initiates a motion sensing measurement based on the motion sensing topology, and the motion sensing measurement uses the wireless motion sensing link while the first client station device remains associated with the first AP device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Applicant: Cognitive Systems Corp.
    Inventors: Mohammad Omer, Christopher Beg, William James Halford
  • Publication number: 20210002070
    Abstract: A kit for forming a hopper bottom of a particulate material storage container comprises a generally conical lower section having a tapering diameter from a first end to the second end such that the second end is sized diametrically smaller, and a plurality of arcuate cone segments each defining an inclined concavely curved wall following a generally circular curvature, all of which can collectively form a hopper cone. The arcuate cone segments are connected in an annulus in which the walls of the arcuate cone segments collectively form a generally conical second cone section having a tapering diameter from one end to an opposite end which has a diameter substantially equal to that of the second end of the first cone section. Afterwards, the opposite end of the formed second cone section is connected to the first end of the first cone section so as to form the hopper cone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2019
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Inventors: Christopher James Halford, Humphrey Grant Halford, Kyle Tyson Lockert, Christopher Brian Dickson, Clark Evan Jack Behrns, Daryl Pasternak, Robert Schwetzke, Liwu Guo
  • Publication number: 20050045080
    Abstract: A compression system for a dual material delivery assembly for mounting on a frame alongside a plurality of similar assemblies is described. The assembly includes a furrowing knife for producing a furrow in the ground as it is towed across the ground. A fertilizer tube is mounted behind the furrowing knife. A seed dispensing tube provided is for depositing seed in the furrow behind the fertilizer knife offset to one side and above the fertilizer. A packer wheel is attached to the seed tube assembly. The fertilizer knife and the seed tube assembly are separately mounted on a bracket attached to the implement frame for pivotal movement about a common pivot Two separate cylinders are provided to apply a separate force on the furrowing element and the packer wheel. The cylinders of each of the assemblies are commonly connected for common adjustment on the frame or on the go on a tractor towing the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2003
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventors: James Halford, Frederick Butuk, Derek Opseth
  • Patent number: 5021030
    Abstract: A straw spreader for the rear straw discharge of a combine comprises a frame mounted on ground wheels together with a pair of hitch arms which extend forwardly from the frame on either side of the rear portion of the combine for attachment to the combine frame structure. The separate frame can thus move up and down relative to the rear of the combine and maintains a pair of spreader spinners on the frame at a predetermined height relative to the ground. Guide surfaces collect the material from the chopper at the rear of the combine and direct it onto the spinners for a spreading action. The low height of the spreading action reduces dust emission and enhances spreading consistency. An accumulator can be provided between the spreader and the discharge in the rear of the combine to allow the amount of straw spread to be varied relative to the amount collected at any particular point on the field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1991
    Assignee: James Halford
    Inventors: James Halford, William B. Reed