Patents by Inventor James Stoffer

James Stoffer 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: 8736454
    Abstract: A microprocessor controlled security tag and accompanying security system is described. The tag generally includes a housing having external contacts to interface with elongated contacts on a connecting band. The band forms a complex impedance circuit with a patient's limb that allows detection features such as removal and band compromise. A microprocessor and related circuitry as well as a transmitter and receivers are enclosed in the housing. The tag is adapted to communicate inductively with an activator/deactivator unit as well as a tag programmer that updates and changes tag features in the tag firmware. The overall system further includes a hub to receive the data from a plurality of tags in the system. The tag can also communicate with a phased multiple antenna that sends signals to the tag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Innovative Control Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Kron, Richard E. Halbach, James Stoffer, Mark J. Kieckhefer
  • Patent number: 8416081
    Abstract: A microprocessor controlled security tag and accompanying security system is described. The tag generally includes a housing having external contacts to interface with elongated contacts on a connecting band. The band forms a complex impedance circuit with a patient's limb that allows detection features such as removal and band compromise. A microprocessor and related circuitry as well as a transmitter and receivers are enclosed in the housing. The tag is adapted to communicate inductively with an activator/deactivator unit as well as a tag programmer that updates and changes tag features in the tag firmware. The overall system further includes a hub to receive the data from a plurality of tags in the system. The tag can also communicate with a phased multiple antenna that sends signals to the tag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Innovative Control Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Kron, Richard E Halbach, James Stoffer, Mark J Kieckhefer
  • Publication number: 20120013461
    Abstract: A microprocessor controlled security tag and accompanying security system is described. The tag generally includes a housing having external contacts to interface with elongated contacts on a connecting band. The band forms a complex impedance circuit with a patient's limb that allows detection features such as removal and band compromise. A microprocessor and related circuitry as well as a transmitter and receivers are enclosed in the housing. The tag is adapted to communicate inductively with an activator/deactivator unit as well as a tag programmer that updates and changes tag features in the tag firmware. The overall system further includes a hub to receive the data from a plurality of tags in the system. The tag can also communicate with a phased multiple antenna that sends signals to the tag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: INNOVATIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory Kron, Richard E. Halbach, James Stoffer, Mark J. Kieckhefer
  • Patent number: 7994916
    Abstract: A microprocessor controlled security tag and accompanying security system is described. The tag generally includes a housing having external contacts to interface with elongated contacts on a connecting band. The band forms a complex impedance circuit with a patient's limb that allows detection features such as removal and band compromise. A microprocessor and related circuitry as well as a transmitter and receivers are enclosed in the housing. The tag is adapted to communicate inductively with an activator/deactivator unit as well as a tag programmer that updates and changes tag features in the tag firmware. The overall system further includes a hub to receive the data from a plurality of tags in the system. The tag can also communicate with a phased multiple antenna that sends signals to the tag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Innovative Control Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Kron, Richard E. Halbach, James Stoffer, Mark J. Kieckhefer
  • Patent number: 7759419
    Abstract: A coating composition comprising an effective corrosion-inhibiting amount of a rare earth compound, a neutral to slightly acidic generating extender or an acidic generating extender, or combinations thereof is provided. In one embodiment, the corrosion-inhibiting components are combined with other components such as extenders, amino acids and amino acid derivatives, gelatin and gelatin derivatives, organic-based exchange resins, and combinations thereof, to enhance the corrosion resistance of the resultant coating film. The coating compositions have good adhesion to substrates such as metals, including aluminum and aluminum alloys.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: The Curators of the University of Missouri
    Inventors: James Stoffer, Thomas O'Keefe, Eric Morris, Pu Yu, Scott A. Hayes
  • Patent number: 7601425
    Abstract: A coating composition comprising an effective corrosion-inhibiting amount of a carbon pigment is provided. In one embodiment, the corrosion-inhibiting carbon pigment is further comprising other components such as extenders, including neutral to slightly acidic generating extenders and acidic generating extenders, are earth compounds, amino acids and amino acid derivatives, gelatin and gelatin derivatives, organic-based exchange resins, and combinations thereof, to enhance the corrosion resistance of the resultant coating film. In one embodiment, the carbon pigment is a surface-modified carbon pigment. The coating compositions have good adhesion to substrates such as metals, including aluminum and aluminum alloys.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: The Curators of the University of Missouri
    Inventors: James Stoffer, Thomas O'Keefe, Eric Morris, Pu Yu, Scott A. Hayes
  • Publication number: 20070259775
    Abstract: Methods of polymerizing polyethylene-based polymers on a support, and supports coated with polyethylene-based polymers. The coated supports may be used to improve the ink fixation properties of an ink-jet printing medium. The coated supports may also be useful for highly tailored chromatographic separations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2007
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Inventors: Eric Burch, James Stoffer, Thomas Schuman
  • Publication number: 20070008137
    Abstract: A microprocessor controlled security tag and accompanying security system is described. The tag generally includes a housing having external contacts to interface with elongated contacts on a connecting band. The band forms a complex impedance circuit with a patient's limb that allows detection features such as removal and band compromise. A microprocessor and related circuitry as well as a transmitter and receivers are enclosed in the housing. The tag is adapted to communicate inductively with an activator/deactivator unit as well as a tag programmer that updates and changes tag features in the tag firmware. The overall system further includes a hub to receive the data from a plurality of tags in the system. The tag can also communicate with a phased multiple antenna that sends signals to the tag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2006
    Publication date: January 11, 2007
    Inventors: Gregory Kron, Richard Halbach, James Stoffer, Mark Kieckhefer
  • Patent number: 7132944
    Abstract: A microprocessor controlled security tag and accompanying security system is described. The tag generally includes a housing having external contacts to interface with elongated contacts on a connecting band. The band forms a complex impedance circuit with a patient's limb that allows detection features such as removal and band compromise. A microprocessor and related circuitry as well as a transmitter and receivers are enclosed in the housing. The tag is adapted to communicate inductively with an activator/deactivator unit as well as a tag programmer that updates and changes tag features in the tag firmware. The overall system further includes a hub to receive the data from a plurality of tags in the system. The tag can also communicate with a phased multiple antenna that sends signals to the tag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: Innovative Control Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Kron, Richard E. Halbach, James Stoffer, Mark J. Kieckhefer
  • Publication number: 20060058926
    Abstract: A primary device for a synchronous event system. In one construction, the primary device includes a solar panel operable to convert light into electricity; a receiver operable to receive a global positioning system time signal; a processor coupled to the receiver and operable to process the global positioning system time signal to produce a processed time component; a internal clock coupled to the processor and operable to store the processed time component and to increment relative to the processed time component thereafter to produce an internal time; and a transmitter coupled to the processor and operable to transmit the internal time to a secondary device for wireless reception by the secondary device and synchronization of the secondary device relative to the primary device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2005
    Publication date: March 16, 2006
    Applicant: Quartex, a Division of Primex, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Abbott, Jerald Cayo, Darrel Thompson, Derek Brykowski, Terrence O'Neill, James Stoffer
  • Publication number: 20050101476
    Abstract: Methods of polymerizing polyethylene-based polymers on a support, and supports coated with polyethylene-based polymers. The coated supports may be used to improve the ink fixation properties of an ink-jet printing medium. The coated supports may also be useful for highly tailored chromatographic separations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2003
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Inventors: Eric Burch, James Stoffer, Thomas Schuman
  • Publication number: 20050099485
    Abstract: Methods of polymerizing polyethylene-based polymers on a support, and supports coated with polyethylene-based polymers. The coated supports may be used to improve the ink fixation properties of an ink-jet printing medium. The coated supports may also be useful for highly tailored chromatographic separations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2003
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Inventors: Eric Burch, James Stoffer, Thomas Schuman
  • Publication number: 20040249043
    Abstract: A coating composition comprising an effective corrosion-inhibiting amount of a rare earth compound, a neutral to slightly acidic generating extender or an acidic generating extender, or combinations thereof is provided. In one embodiment, the corrosion-inhibiting components are combined with other components such as extenders, amino acids and amino acid derivatives, gelatin and gelatin derivatives, organic-based exchange resins, and combinations thereof, to enhance the corrosion resistance of the resultant coating film. The coating compositions have good adhesion to substrates such as metals, including aluminum and aluminum alloys.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2004
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventors: James Stoffer, Thomas O'Keefe, Eric Morris, Pu Yu, Scott A. Hayes
  • Publication number: 20040186201
    Abstract: A coating composition comprising an effective corrosion-inhibiting amount of a carbon pigment is provided. In one embodiment, the corrosion-inhibiting carbon pigment is further comprising other components such as extenders, including neutral to slightly acidic generating extenders and acidic generating extenders, are earth compounds, amino acids and amino acid derivatives, gelatin and gelatin derivatives, organic-based exchange resins, and combinations thereof, to enhance the corrosion resistance of the resultant coating film. In one embodiment, the carbon pigment is a surface-modified carbon pigment. The coating compositions have good adhesion to substrates such as metals, including aluminum and aluminum alloys.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2004
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Inventors: James Stoffer, Thomas O'Keefe, Eric Morris, Pu Yu, Scott A. Hayes
  • Patent number: 6084513
    Abstract: A system for monitoring a person in a secured zone is disclosed. One or more transmitters transmit a first signal into the zone. The person wears a tag that receives the first signal. The tag transmits a second signal that is responsive to the first signal. A receiver receives the second signal and provides a third signal responsive to the first signal. A controller is connected to the receiver and includes a discrimination circuit that determines if the third signal is responsive to the first signal. The controller provides an alarm signal if responsiveness is found. The responsiveness may be a constant phase relationship, and data may be transmitted by the tag at a frequency derived from the first frequency. A three loop antenna, with each loop disposed in a unique plane is described. Each unique plane is substantially perpendicular to the other unique planes, in another embodiment. The tag includes a band removal circuit that senses the skin resistivity of the patient in another embodiment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Assignee: Innovative Control Systems
    Inventor: James Stoffer