Patents by Inventor John L. Bidwell

John L. Bidwell 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: 6725955
    Abstract: A two wheeled trailer is used to propel a two wheeled vehicle such as a bicycle or a scooter. The trailer is powered by an electric motor and at least one battery. The control of the motor is through a potentiometer attached to the handlebars of the vehicle and in electrical communication with a controller. The trailer is attached to the vehicle by an attachment arm that is mounted near the rear axle of the vehicle. A coupler that allows three axes of rotation attaches the trailer to the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Inventor: John L. Bidwell
  • Patent number: 6563297
    Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) isolation test device providing versatility and flexibility, along with RF shielding, in the testing of various types of devices. The RF isolation test device provides for ease of accessibility by having a pivoting handle which locks the test device closed and provides for quickly opening of the test device, also assisted through gas springs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan D. Boswell, John L. Bidwell, Russell S. Krajec
  • Patent number: 6545459
    Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) isolation test device providing versatility and flexibility, along with RF shielding, in the testing of various types of devices. The test device includes a removable plate providing connections for access to a device under test when located within the test device. It also includes a base plate for use in securing a removable nest plate within the test device to accommodate testing of various configurations of devices under test.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan D. Boswell, John L. Bidwell, Russell S. Krajec
  • Patent number: 6513260
    Abstract: A customizable nest plate for securely positioning a device to be nested. An alignment device may be used to position nest pins within one version of the nest plate. In another version, several tugboat stop blocks may be adjusted and secured against a nest plate having many threaded apertures in order to secure the device to be nested. In addition, adjustable ramps may be used to adjust the height of a device to be nested above the surface of the nest plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell Steven Krajec, John L Bidwell, William R Miner
  • Patent number: 6469495
    Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) isolation test device providing versatility and flexibility, along with RF shielding, in the testing of various types of devices. The test device includes a removable plate providing connections for access to a device under test when located within the test device. It also includes a base plate for use in securing a removable nest plate within the test device to accommodate testing of various configurations of devices under test.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan D. Boswell, John L Bidwell, Russell S. Krajec
  • Publication number: 20020074993
    Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) isolation test device providing versatility and flexibility, along with RF shielding, in the testing of various types of devices. The test device includes a removable plate providing connections for access to a device under test when located within the test device. It also includes a base plate for use in securing a removable nest plate within the test device to accommodate testing of various configurations of devices under test.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2001
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Inventors: Bryan D. Boswell, John L. Bidwell, Russell S. Krajec
  • Publication number: 20020053145
    Abstract: A customizable nest plate for securely positioning a device to be nested. An alignment device may be used to position nest pins within one version of the nest plate. In another version, several tugboat stop blocks may be adjusted and secured against a nest plate having many threaded apertures in order to secure the device to be nested. In addition, adjustable ramps may be used to adjust the height of a device to be nested above the surface of the nest plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Publication date: May 9, 2002
    Inventors: Russell Steven Krajec, John L. Bidwell, William R. Miner
  • Patent number: 6377038
    Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) isolation test device providing versatility and flexibility, along with RF shielding and a low resonance test environment, in the testing of various types of devices. The RF isolation test device includes a “box within a box” configuration. An inner box provides for shielding of a device under test and for reducing interference from reflections from RF energy from the device to provide a low resonance test environment. An outer box provides for primary shielding of the device under test from external RF energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan D. Boswell, John L Bidwell, Russell S. Krajec
  • Publication number: 20020038730
    Abstract: A two wheeled trailer is used to propel a two wheeled vehicle such as a bicycle or a scooter. The trailer is powered by an electric motor and at least one battery. The control of the motor is through a potentiometer attached to the handlebars of the vehicle and in electrical communication with a controller. The trailer is attached to the vehicle by an attachment arm that is mounted near the rear axle of the vehicle. A coupler that allows three axes of rotation attaches the trailer to the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2001
    Publication date: April 4, 2002
    Inventor: John L. Bidwell
  • Patent number: 6336276
    Abstract: A customizable nest plate for securely positioning a device to be nested. An alignment device may be used to position nest pins within one version of the nest plate. In another version, several tugboat stop blocks may be adjusted and secured against a nest plate having many threaded apertures in order to secure the device to be nested. In addition, adjustable ramps may be used to adjust the height of a device to be nested above the surface of the nest plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2002
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell Steven Krajec, John L Bidwell, William R Miner
  • Patent number: 4455618
    Abstract: A programmable calculator employs modular read-write and read-only memories separately expandable to provide additional program and data storage functions within the calculator oriented toward the environment of the user and two sixteen bit LSI NMOS central processing units. One of the central processing units (LPU) is employed to perform language syntaxing, arithmetic, and general supervision of program execution. The second central processing unit (PPU) is employed for managing input/output operations. Communication between the two central processing units is accomplished by an arrangement through which the two central processing units share a common portion of memory. The calculator also includes a keyboard having a full complement of alphanumeric keys for entering programs and data into the calculator and for otherwise allowing the user to control operation of the calculator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1981
    Date of Patent: June 19, 1984
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Company
    Inventors: Jack M. Walden, William D. Eads, Ray J. Cozzens, John L. Bidwell, Robert A. Jewett, Martin S. Wilson, Daniel J. Griffin, Robert E. Kuseski, Louis T. Schulte
  • Patent number: 4180854
    Abstract: A programmable calculator employs modular read-write and read-only memories separately expandable to provide additional program and data storage functions within the calculator oriented toward the environment of the user and two sixteen bit LSI NMOS central processing units. One of the central processing units (LPU) is employed to perform language syntaxing, arithmetic, and general supervision of program execution. The second central processing unit (PPU) is employed for managing input/output operations. Communication between the two central processing units is accomplished by an arrangement through which the two central processing units share a common portion of memory. The calculator also includes a keyboard having a full complement of alphanumeric keys for entering programs and data into the calculator and for otherwise allowing the user to control operation of the calculator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1977
    Date of Patent: December 25, 1979
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Company
    Inventors: Jack M. Walden, William D. Eads, Ray J. Cozzens, John L. Bidwell, Robert A. Jewett, Martin S. Wilson, Daniel J. Griffin, Robert E. Kuseski, Louis T. Schulte