Patents by Inventor James L. Pfaffenberger
James L. Pfaffenberger 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: 8502408Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for prioritized application of operational power receiving over a data transmission cable. The system includes a primary component, at least one secondary component, and a power supply. The system further includes a data transmission cable for transmitting operational power from the power supply to the primary component and the at least one secondary component, and for transmitting data between the primary component and a remote station. The system further includes a splitter for separating the operational power from the data received over the data transmission cable, and prioritizing delivery of the operational power to the primary component and the at least one secondary component, wherein at least a threshold level of power is delivered to the primary component, and available operational power in excess of the threshold level is delivered to the at least one secondary component.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2011Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Videolarm, Inc.Inventors: Peter Schneider, Cheng Jia, Chris Harden, James L. Pfaffenberger
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Patent number: 8403302Abstract: A system for raising and lowering equipment and including a fixed support arm for attachment to an elevated support structure, a movable carriage for carrying the equipment, a cable extending between the fixed support arm and the movable carriage, and a winch for spooling and unspooling the cable to raise and lower the movable carriage relative to the fixed support arm. A locking mechanism secures the carriage in its raised position, and alignment guides position the carriage to make electrical connections as the carriage is engaged onto the support arm.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2009Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Videolarm, Inc.Inventors: Bulent Erel, Tareq K. Hassan, Raymond V. Pagano, James L. Pfaffenberger
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Publication number: 20120319468Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for prioritized application of operational power receiving over a data transmission cable. The system includes a primary component, at least one secondary component, and a power supply. The system further includes a data transmission cable for transmitting operational power from the power supply to the primary component and the at least one secondary component, and for transmitting data between the primary component and a remote station. The system further includes a splitter for separating the operational power from the data received over the data transmission cable, and prioritizing delivery of the operational power to the primary component and the at least one secondary component, wherein at least a threshold level of power is delivered to the primary component, and available operational power in excess of the threshold level is delivered to the at least one secondary component.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2011Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: VIDEOLARM, INC.Inventors: Peter Schneider, Cheng Jia, Chris Harden, James L. Pfaffenberger
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Publication number: 20100328466Abstract: An infrared illuminator including at least two carrier members in angularly adjustable relation with respect to one another, each carrier member having at least one infrared light source mounted thereto, for projecting infrared light in a variable illumination pattern. The illuminator may also include at least one fan for cooling the light sources, and a housing for containing the light sources. The carrier members are positionally adjustable such that the width, range, and/or intensity of the light projected by the illuminator can be varied depending on the desired application.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2007Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: VIDEOLARM, INC.Inventors: Bulent EREL, Chris W. HARDEN, Virgil L. HUNT, Peter G. SCHNEIDER, Raymond V. PAGANO, James L. PFAFFENBERGER
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Publication number: 20100051767Abstract: A system for raising and lowering equipment and including a fixed support arm for attachment to an elevated support structure, a movable carriage for carrying the equipment, a cable extending between the fixed support arm and the movable carriage, and a winch for spooling and unspooling the cable to raise and lower the movable carriage relative to the fixed support arm. A locking mechanism secures the carriage in its raised position, and alignment guides position the carriage to make electrical connections as the carriage is engaged onto the support arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2009Publication date: March 4, 2010Inventors: Bulent EREL, Tareq K. HASSAN, Raymond V. PAGANO, James L. PFAFFENBERGER
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Publication number: 20090207249Abstract: A climate controlled surveillance system that includes a housing for enclosing a surveillance device. The system includes a Peltier device and a liquid coolant. The Peltier device extracts heat from the housing, which is then transferred to the liquid coolant by conduction and/or convection.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2009Publication date: August 20, 2009Inventors: Bulent Erel, Cheng Jia, Chris W. Harden, Raymond V. Pagano, James L. Pfaffenberger
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Publication number: 20080151052Abstract: An infrared surveillance system including a first member with a first infrared light source mounted thereto, and a second member with a second infrared light source mounted thereto. The second member is positionally adjustable relative to the first member. The surveillance system also includes an infrared camera in operative communication with at least the second member to vary an illumination field provided by the first and second light sources depending on the camera's field of view. The surveillance system also includes at least one controller for varying the output intensity of the light sources.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2008Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: VIDEOLARM, INC.Inventors: Bulent EREL, Chris W. HARDEN, Virgil L. HUNT, Peter G. SCHNEIDER, Raymond V. PAGANO, James L. PFAFFENBERGER
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Patent number: 7004043Abstract: A support pole for raising and lowering a supported object between a lower position and an elevated position is disclosed. The support pole includes an elongate pole and a carriage mounted for translational movement up and down the pole. Carriage locks at the top of the pole engage the carriage in the elevated position to prevent vibration of the supported object, and a stabilizer frame within the channel minimizes vibration during carriage transport. One or more electrical conductors are fixed in place, extending through at least a portion of the pole, terminating in an electrical contact for releasable engagement with a cooperating electrical contact mounted to the carriage as the carriage is raised into the elevated position.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2003Date of Patent: February 28, 2006Assignee: Videolarm, Inc.Inventors: Bulent Erel, Raymond V. Pagano, James L. Pfaffenberger, II, Virgil L. Hunt, Jr., Jen Chung-Hua
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Publication number: 20040139812Abstract: A support pole for raising and lowering a supported object between a lower position and an elevated position is disclosed. The support pole includes an elongate pole and a carriage mounted for translational movement up and down the pole. Carriage locks at the top of the pole engage the carriage in the elevated position to prevent vibration of the supported object, and a stabilizer frame within the channel minimizes vibration during carriage transport. One or more electrical conductors are fixed in place, extending through at least a portion of the pole, terminating in an electrical contact for releasable engagement with a cooperating electrical contact mounted to the carriage as the carriage is raised into the elevated position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2003Publication date: July 22, 2004Inventors: Bulent Erel, Raymond V. Pagano, James L. Pfaffenberger, Virgil L. Hunt, Jen Chung-Hua
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Patent number: 6447150Abstract: A support pole for raising and lowering a supported object between a lower position and an elevated position is disclosed. The support pole includes an elongate pole having a top, a bottom, and a channel extending at least partly between the top and bottom. A threaded rod is rotationally mounted within the channel, and is connected to a detachable coupling for engaging a drive tool to rotationally drive the threaded rod. A carriage engages the threaded rod, such that rotation of the rod imparts translational movement upon the carriage through the channel. The carriage includes a mounting bracket for attachment of the supported object thereto. A cable connecting the supported object and an external device or power source has a detachable coupling, and is carried along a pulley at the top of the elongate pole when the carriage is raised and lowered.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2000Date of Patent: September 10, 2002Assignee: Videolarm, Inc.Inventors: Chung-Hua Jen, Peter G. Schneider, Kevin Seitz, Raymond V. Pagano, Gregory Lalier, Robert N. Nelson, James L. Pfaffenberger, II
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Patent number: 6354749Abstract: A housing for a surveillance camera has an upper housing that is cylindrical and made of steel or the like to withstand ballistic attack. The upper housing houses the pan-and-tilt mechanism, which is suspended from the inside of the upper housing. The camera is carried by the pan-and-tilt mechanism, and extends into a lower, transparent, housing. An inner liner is within the lower housing and covers the camera, the inner liner being made of hardened aluminum or the like to withstand ballistic attack. The inner liner covers the camera, except that a slot allows the camera lens to receive images through the lower housing. A shield is fixed to the camera to move with the camera, covering the slot in the inner liner, the shield defining one opening for the camera lens. The inner liner and the shield are dark in color to prevent visual location of the camera lens, and a polymeric guard physically protects the camera lens.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2000Date of Patent: March 12, 2002Assignee: Videolarm, Inc.Inventor: James L. Pfaffenberger, II