Patents by Inventor Jimmy D. Laferney
Jimmy D. Laferney 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: 11334728Abstract: An interrogator, methods of discerning the presence of an object, and interrogation systems employing the same. In one embodiment, the interrogation systems include multiple interrogators that communicate with a base command unit to track a location of an object. In another embodiment wherein the object is an RFID object (e.g., an object with an RFID tag), the interrogators employ signal processing techniques such as precharging the RFID object, and correlating a reference code with a reply code from the RFID object using selected techniques to increase a sensitivity of the interrogator, especially for adverse environments. In other embodiments, the interrogation systems include variations of metal instruments and sponges employed therewith. In yet another embodiment, the interrogation system includes metal interrogators capable of discerning the presence of a metal object, especially in a presence of another metal object.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2019Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: LONE STAR SCM SYSTEMS, LPInventors: John P. Volpi, Jimmy D. Laferney, David W. Hensley, Robert C. Hatch, Glenn W. Boisbrun
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Publication number: 20200160005Abstract: An interrogator, methods of discerning the presence of an object, and interrogation systems employing the same. In one embodiment, the interrogation systems include multiple interrogators that communicate with a base command unit to track a location of an object. In another embodiment wherein the object is an RFID object (e.g., an object with an RFID tag), the interrogators employ signal processing techniques such as precharging the RFID object, and correlating a reference code with a reply code from the RFID object using selected techniques to increase a sensitivity of the interrogator, especially for adverse environments. In other embodiments, the interrogation systems include variations of metal instruments and sponges employed therewith. In yet another embodiment, the interrogation system includes metal interrogators capable of discerning the presence of a metal object, especially in a presence of another metal object.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2019Publication date: May 21, 2020Applicant: Medical IP Holdings, LPInventors: John P. Volpi, Jimmy D. Laferney, David W. Hensley, Robert C. Hatch, Glenn W. Boisbrun
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Patent number: 10482293Abstract: The present invention is directed to an interrogator, method of discerning metal and radio frequency identification (RFID) objects, and an interrogation system employing the same. In one embodiment, the interrogator includes a metal sensing subsystem configured to provide a first signal having a signature representing a presence of a metal object, and a RFID sensing subsystem configured to provide a second signal having a signature representing a presence of a RFID object. The interrogator also includes a control and processing subsystem configured to discern a presence of at least one of the metal and RFID objects from one of the first and second signals.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2018Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: MEDICAL IP HOLDINGS, LPInventors: John P. Volpi, Jimmy D. Laferney, William C. Montgomery
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Patent number: 10417465Abstract: An interrogator, methods of discerning the presence of an object, and interrogation systems employing the same. In one embodiment, the interrogation systems include multiple interrogators that communicate with a base command unit to track a location of an object. In another embodiment wherein the object is an RFID object (e.g., an object with an RFID tag), the interrogators employ signal processing techniques such as precharging the RFID object, and correlating a reference code with a reply code from the RFID object using selected techniques to increase a sensitivity of the interrogator, especially for adverse environments. In other embodiments, the interrogation systems include variations of metal instruments and sponges employed therewith. In yet another embodiment, the interrogation system includes metal interrogators capable of discerning the presence of a metal object, especially in a presence of another metal object.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2013Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: Medical IP Holdings LPInventors: John P. Volpi, Jimmy D. Laferney, David W. Hensley, Robert C. Hatch, Glenn W. Boisbrun
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Publication number: 20180285606Abstract: The present invention is directed to an interrogator, method of discerning metal and radio frequency identification (RFID) objects, and an interrogation system employing the same. In one embodiment, the interrogator includes a metal sensing subsystem configured to provide a first signal having a signature representing a presence of a metal object, and a RFID sensing subsystem configured to provide a second signal having a signature representing a presence of a RFID object. The interrogator also includes a control and processing subsystem configured to discern a presence of at least one of the metal and RFID objects from one of the first and second signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2018Publication date: October 4, 2018Applicant: Medical IP Holdings LPInventors: John P. Volpi, Jimmy D. Laferney, William C. Montgomery
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Patent number: 9996717Abstract: The present invention is directed to an interrogator, method of discerning metal and radio frequency identification (RFID) objects, and an interrogation system employing the same. In one embodiment, the interrogator includes a metal sensing subsystem configured to provide a first signal having a signature representing a presence of a metal object, and a RFID sensing subsystem configured to provide a second signal having a signature representing a presence of a RFID object. The interrogator also includes a control and processing subsystem configured to discern a presence of at least one of the metal and RFID objects from one of the first and second signals.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2017Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: Medical IP Holdings LPInventors: John P. Volpi, Jimmy D. Laferney, William C. Montgomery
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Patent number: 9962313Abstract: A compression garment and methods of forming and operating the same. In one embodiment, the compression garment includes an electrically stimulated auxetic material having a dimension responsive to an electrical signal, an electrical contact coupled to the electrically stimulated auxetic material and an electrical power source. The compression garment also includes a controller, coupled to the electrical contact and the electrical power source, configured to provide the electrical signal to control a pressure produced by the compression garment via the electrically stimulated auxetic material.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2015Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: Ronald G. Scott, LLCInventors: Ronald G. Scott, Jimmy D. Laferney
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Publication number: 20170243033Abstract: The present invention is directed to an interrogator, method of discerning metal and radio frequency identification (RFID) objects, and an interrogation system employing the same. In one embodiment, the interrogator includes a metal sensing subsystem configured to provide a first signal having a signature representing a presence of a metal object, and a RFID sensing subsystem configured to provide a second signal having a signature representing a presence of a RFID object. The interrogator also includes a control and processing subsystem configured to discern a presence of at least one of the metal and RFID objects from one of the first and second signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2017Publication date: August 24, 2017Applicant: Medical IP Holdings LPInventors: John P. Volpi, Jimmy D. Laferney, William C. Montgogmery
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Patent number: 9646182Abstract: The present invention is directed to an interrogator, method of discerning metal and radio frequency identification (RFID) objects, and an interrogation system employing the same. In one embodiment, the interrogator includes a metal sensing subsystem configured to provide a first signal having a signature representing a presence of a metal object, and a RFID sensing subsystem configured to provide a second signal having a signature representing a presence of a RFID object. The interrogator also includes a control and processing subsystem configured to discern a presence of at least one of the metal and RFID objects from one of the first and second signals.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2013Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: Medical I.P. Holdings LPInventors: John P. Volpi, Jimmy D. Laferney, William C. Montgomery
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Publication number: 20150224011Abstract: A compression garment and methods of forming and operating the same. In one embodiment, the compression garment includes an electrically stimulated auxetic material having a dimension responsive to an electrical signal, an electrical contact coupled to the electrically stimulated auxetic material and an electrical power source. The compression garment also includes a controller, coupled to the electrical contact and the electrical power source, configured to provide the electrical signal to control a pressure produced by the compression garment via the electrically stimulated auxetic material.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2015Publication date: August 13, 2015Inventors: Ronald G. Scott, Jimmy D. Laferney
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Publication number: 20140091910Abstract: An interrogator, methods of discerning the presence of an object, and interrogation systems employing the same. In one embodiment, the interrogation systems include multiple interrogators that communicate with a base command unit to track a location of an object. In another embodiment wherein the object is an RFID object (e.g., an object with an RFID tag), the interrogators employ signal processing techniques such as precharging the RFID object, and correlating a reference code with a reply code from the RFID object using selected techniques to increase a sensitivity of the interrogator, especially for adverse environments. In other embodiments, the interrogation systems include variations of metal instruments and sponges employed therewith. In yet another embodiment, the interrogation system includes metal interrogators capable of discerning the presence of a metal object, especially in a presence of another metal object.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2013Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: VEROSCAN, INC.Inventors: John P. Volpi, Jimmy D. Laferney, David W. Hensley, Robert C. Hatch, Glenn W. Boisbrun
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Publication number: 20140028444Abstract: The present invention is directed to an interrogator, method of discerning metal and radio frequency identification (RFID) objects, and an interrogation system employing the same. In one embodiment, the interrogator includes a metal sensing subsystem configured to provide a first signal having a signature representing a presence of a metal object, and a RFID sensing subsystem configured to provide a second signal having a signature representing a presence of a RFID object. The interrogator also includes a control and processing subsystem configured to discern a presence of at least one of the metal and RFID objects from one of the first and second signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: Medical IP Holdings LPInventors: John P. Volpi, Jimmy D. Laferney, William C. Montgomery
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Patent number: 8552869Abstract: The present invention is directed to an interrogator, method of discerning metal and radio frequency identification (RFID) objects, and an interrogation system employing the same. In one embodiment, the interrogator includes a metal sensing subsystem configured to provide a first signal having a signature representing a presence of a metal object, and a RFID sensing subsystem configured to provide a second signal having a signature representing a presence of a RFID object. The interrogator also includes a control and processing subsystem configured to discern a presence of at least one of the metal and RFID objects from one of the first and second signals.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2007Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Veroscan, Inc.Inventors: John P. Volpi, Jimmy D. Laferney, William C. Montgomery
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Publication number: 20120133512Abstract: The present invention is directed to an interrogator, method of discerning metal and radio frequency identification (RFID) objects, and an interrogation system employing the same. In one embodiment, the interrogator includes a metal sensing subsystem configured to provide a first signal having a signature representing a presence of a metal object, and a RFID sensing subsystem configured to provide a second signal having a signature representing a presence of a RFID object. The interrogator also includes a control and processing subsystem configured to discern a presence of at least one of the metal and RFID objects from one of the first and second signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2007Publication date: May 31, 2012Inventors: John P. Volpi, Jimmy D. Laferney, William C. Montgomery
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Patent number: 8063760Abstract: An interrogator, methods of discerning the presence of an object, and interrogation systems employing the same. In one embodiment, the interrogation systems include multiple interrogators that communicate with a base command unit to track a location of an object. In another embodiment wherein the object is an RFID object (e.g., an object with an RFID tag), the interrogators employ signal processing techniques such as precharging the RFID object, and correlating a reference code with a reply code from the RFID object using selected techniques to increase a sensitivity of the interrogator, especially for adverse environments. In other embodiments, the interrogation systems include variations of metal instruments and sponges employed therewith. In yet another embodiment, the interrogation system includes metal interrogators capable of discerning the presence of a metal object, especially in a presence of another metal object.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2007Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Veroscan, Inc.Inventors: John P. Volpi, Jimmy D. Laferney, David W. Hensley, Robert C. Hatch, Glenn W. Boisbrun
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Patent number: 7760097Abstract: The present invention is directed to an interrogator, method of discerning metal and radio frequency identification (RFID) objects, and an interrogation system employing the same. In one embodiment, the interrogator includes a metal sensing subsystem configured to provide a first signal having a signature representing a presence of a metal object, and a RFID sensing subsystem configured to provide a second signal having a signature representing a presence of a RFID object. The interrogator also includes a control and processing subsystem configured to discern a presence of at least one of the metal and RFID objects from one of the first and second signals.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2006Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Veroscan, Inc.Inventors: John P. Volpi, Jimmy D. Laferney, William C. Montgomery
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Patent number: 7557711Abstract: The present invention is directed to an interrogator, method of discerning metal and radio frequency identification (RFID) objects, and an interrogation system employing the same. In one embodiment, the interrogator includes a metal sensing subsystem configured to provide a first signal having a signature representing a presence of a metal object, and a RFID sensing subsystem configured to provide a second signal having a signature representing a presence of a RFID object. The interrogator also includes a control and processing subsystem configured to discern a presence of at least one of the metal and RFID objects from one of the first and second signals.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2007Date of Patent: July 7, 2009Assignee: Veroscan, Inc.Inventors: John P. Volpi, Jimmy D. Laferney, William C. Montgomery
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Patent number: 7541933Abstract: An interrogator, methods of discerning the presence of an object, and interrogation systems employing the same. In one embodiment, the interrogation systems include multiple interrogators that communicate with a base command unit to track a location of an object. In another embodiment wherein the object is an RFID object (e.g., an object with an RFID tag), the interrogators employ signal processing techniques such as precharging the RFID object, and correlating a reference code with a reply code from the RFID object using selected techniques to increase a sensitivity of the interrogator, especially for adverse environments. In other embodiments, the interrogation systems include variations of metal instruments and sponges employed therewith. In yet another embodiment, the interrogation system includes metal interrogators capable of discerning the presence of a metal object, especially in a presence of another metal object.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2007Date of Patent: June 2, 2009Assignee: Veroscan, Inc.Inventors: John P. Volpi, Steven D. Roemerman, Jimmy D. Laferney, Robert C. Hatch, Glenn W. Boisbrun
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Patent number: 7019650Abstract: The present invention is directed to an interrogator, method of discerning metal and radio frequency identification (RFID) objects, and an interrogation system employing the same. In one embodiment, the interrogator includes a metal sensing subsystem configured to provide a first signal having a signature representing a presence of a metal object, and a RFID sensing subsystem configured to provide a second signal having a signature representing a presence of a RFID object. The interrogator also includes a control and processing subsystem configured to discern a presence of at least one of the metal and RFID objects from one of the first and second signals.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2003Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Assignee: Caducys, L.L.C.Inventors: John P. Volpi, Jimmy D. Laferney, William C. Montgomery
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Publication number: 20040174261Abstract: The present invention is directed to an interrogator, method of discerning metal and radio frequency identification (RFID) objects, and an interrogation system employing the same. In one embodiment, the interrogator includes a metal sensing subsystem configured to provide a first signal having a signature representing a presence of a metal object, and a RFID sensing subsystem configured to provide a second signal having a signature representing a presence of a RFID object. The interrogator also includes a control and processing subsystem configured to discern a presence of at least one of the metal and RFID objects from one of the first and second signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2003Publication date: September 9, 2004Inventors: John P. Volpi, Jimmy D. Laferney, William C. Montgomery