Patents by Inventor John Spenik
John Spenik 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: 7616959Abstract: Methods and apparatus for antennas, wireless cells and networks are described. Antennas may use a shield to provide a shape of coverage, area of coverage, and channel assignment pattern configured for high throughput wireless cells and networks. Antenna combining devices may be used to form wireless cells configured for high throughput wireless cells and networks.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2008Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: Rotani, Inc.Inventors: John Spenik, Brian Woodbury, Roc Lastinger, Nicholas Funke
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Patent number: 7598862Abstract: An apparatus, according to various aspects of the present invention, that couples a provided security device to a provided portal cover and communicating between a first side and a second side of the portal cover. The security device includes a first magnet and a second magnet. The apparatus includes a second device, a first metal fastener, and a second metal fastener. The first metal fastener has a first end portion and a second end portion. The second metal fastener has a third end portion and a fourth end portion. The first end portion and the third end portion are positioned on a first side of the cover. The second end portion and the fourth end portion are positioned on a second side of the cover. The first magnet and the second magnet magnetically and electrically couple to the first end portion and the third end portion respectively thereby coupling the security device to the cover. The second device electrically couples to the second end portion and the fourth end portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2007Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignee: Roc2Loc, Inc.Inventors: Roc Lastinger, John Spenik, Brian Woodbury
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Patent number: 7599699Abstract: A method, according to the various aspects of the present invention, is performed by a wireless cell for improving communication between the wireless cell and at least one wireless client, the wireless cell having at least two channels. The method includes, in any practical order, the wireless cell receiving a notice of the application executed by each one of at least a portion of the clients; the wireless cell measuring the transmission and reception performance between the wireless cell and each one of the clients for each channel; and the wireless cell selecting one of the channels in accordance with a prioritized list of applications.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2006Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignee: Rotani, Inc.Inventors: Roc Lastinger, John Spenik, Brian Woodbury, Nicholas Funke
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Publication number: 20090243597Abstract: A security device, according to various aspects of the present invention, secures an area accessible through a portal (e.g., doorway, window opening, hatch, vent) against unreported ingress or egress (e.g., access). A security device monitors a portal or a portal cover (e.g., door, window, screen, flap) to provide reports of access; a warning of unauthorized access; authentication of authorized users; and status of the security device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2009Publication date: October 1, 2009Applicant: Quixcode LLCInventors: John Spenik, Brian Woodbury, Roc Lastinger
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Patent number: 7595756Abstract: A method, according to various aspects of the present invention, for improving wireless communications between two antennas includes, in any order, orienting the first antenna at a predetermined physical orientation such that the first antenna communicates using a predetermined polarization; orienting the second antenna at substantially the same physical orientation as the first antenna; and rotating the second antenna about 180 degrees such that the second antenna communicates using the same polarization as the first antenna.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2006Date of Patent: September 29, 2009Assignee: Rotani, Inc.Inventors: Roc Lastinger, John Spenik, Brian Woodbury
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Publication number: 20090114713Abstract: A method, according to various aspects of the present invention, for preparing a chemical composition. An apparatus that prepares chemical compositions performs the method. The method includes in any practical order: (a) electrically coupling to a first electrical conductor of a first data carrier; (b) receiving via the first conductor indicia of a property of a chemical; (c) electrically coupling to a second electrical conductor of a second data carrier; (d) receiving via the second conductor a formula for the chemical composition; and (e) detecting whether the property of the chemical is suitable for preparing the chemical composition. The first data carrier is mounted to a container that contains the chemical. The first data carrier stores indicia of the property of the chemical. The second data carrier is mounted to an object.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2009Publication date: May 7, 2009Applicant: Quixcode LLCInventors: John Spenik, Brian Woodbury, Roc Lastinger
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Patent number: 7489282Abstract: An antenna module comprising at least two antennas in substantial close proximity and a shield configured to reduce interference between the antennas and/or to shape the antenna coverage areas is disclosed. A substantially triangular shield with antennas positioned at each of the vertices may shape the antenna coverage areas to form virtual sectors.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2006Date of Patent: February 10, 2009Assignee: Rotani, Inc.Inventors: Roc Lastinger, John Spenik, Brian C Woodbury
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Publication number: 20090020601Abstract: Systems and methods for managing, displaying, and/or storing objects that include providing a carrier, using one or more tags to modulate the carrier to produce a modulated carrier, transmitting the modulated carrier to a reader through a conductor or Tirelessly. All tags are coupled to a first conductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2008Publication date: January 22, 2009Applicant: Quixcode, LLCInventors: Brian Woodbury, John Spenik, Roc Lastinger
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Publication number: 20080274748Abstract: A method, according to various aspects of the present invention, for assigning channels to a plurality of wireless cells. The method is performed by the plurality of wireless cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2008Publication date: November 6, 2008Applicant: Rotani, Inc.Inventors: Roc Lastinger, John Spenik, Brian Woodbury
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Publication number: 20080242230Abstract: A method, according to various aspects of the present invention, for improving a data throughput between the wireless cell and the client. A wireless cell performs the method. The method includes in any practical order (1) determining a primary direction of data flow between the wireless cell and the client, wherein if the primary direction of data flow is from the wireless cell to the client, denominating the wireless cell as a transmitting device and the client as a receiving device, otherwise, denominating the client as a transmitting device and the wireless cell as a receiving device; (2) the receiving device detecting a factor that reduces data throughput for each one channel of the plurality of channels; and (3) assigning one channel of the plurality of channels to the transmitting device and the receiving device responsive to detecting thereby improving data throughput.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2008Publication date: October 2, 2008Applicant: Rotani, Inc.Inventors: Roc Lastinger, Brian Woodbury, John Spenik
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Patent number: 7424298Abstract: Methods and apparatus for high throughput wireless cells and networks are described. The wireless cells may be equipped with multiple radios. Antennas may be arranged into overlapping and non-overlapping patterns. Channels may be assigned to foster servicing clients, and inter-cell communication. Attenuation may be used to decrease interference. Networks may be formed using a variety of methods and apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2008Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Assignee: Rotani, Inc.Inventors: Roc Lastinger, John Spenik, Brian Woodbury
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Publication number: 20080191842Abstract: Systems and methods for managing objects that include providing a carrier, using one or more tags to modulate the carrier to produce a modulated carrier, transmitting the modulated carrier to a reader through a conductor or wirelessly. All tags are coupled to a first conductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2008Publication date: August 14, 2008Applicant: Quixcode, LLCInventors: John Spenik, Brian Woodbury, Roc Lastinger
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Patent number: 7400860Abstract: Methods and apparatus for using primary direction of data flow to increase data throughput are disclosed. A wireless cell and/or client detects noise sources, detects the channels used by the noise sources, determines the primary direction of data flow, and selects a channel for communication between the wireless cell and client that reduces noise source interference with the primary direction of data flow.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2006Date of Patent: July 15, 2008Assignee: Rotani, Inc.Inventors: Roc Lastinger, John Spenik, Brian C. Woodbury
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Publication number: 20080150827Abstract: Methods and apparatus for antennas, wireless cells and networks are described. Antennas may use a shield to provide a shape of coverage, area of coverage, and channel assignment pattern configured for high throughput wireless cells and networks. Antenna combining devices may be used to form wireless cells configured for high throughput wireless cells and networks.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2008Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: Rotani, Inc.Inventors: Roc Lastinger, John Spenik, Brian C. Woodbury, Nicholas Funke
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Publication number: 20080143527Abstract: An apparatus, according to various aspects of the present invention, that couples a provided security device to a provided portal cover and communicating between a first side and a second side of the portal cover. The security device includes a first magnet and a second magnet. The apparatus includes a second device, a first metal fastener, and a second metal fastener. The first metal fastener has a first end portion and a second end portion. The second metal fastener has a third end portion and a fourth end portion. The first end portion and the third end portion are positioned on a first side of the cover. The second end portion and the fourth end portion are positioned on a second side of the cover. The first magnet and the second magnet magnetically and electrically couple to the first end portion and the third end portion respectively thereby coupling the security device to the cover. The second device electrically couples to the second end portion and the fourth end portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2007Publication date: June 19, 2008Applicant: Quixcode, LLCInventors: Roc Lastinger, John Spenik, Brian Woodbury
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Publication number: 20080143526Abstract: A security device, according to various aspects of the present invention, detects movement of a provided portal cover. The security device includes a sensor, a bias magnet, and a processor. The sensor provides indicia of a magnitude of a magnetic flux through the sensor. The bias magnet provides the magnetic flux through the sensor. The processor detects a change in the magnitude of the magnetic flux outside an upper boundary and a lower boundary of a first threshold and a second threshold respectively. The sensor does not move with respect to the magnet. Movement between the sensor and the portal cover changes the magnitude of the magnetic flux through the sensor. The processor determines an average value of a series of values of the indicia of the magnitude of the magnetic flux that fall within the upper boundary and the lower boundary of the first threshold. The upper boundary and the lower boundary of the first threshold and the second threshold respectively are set in accordance with the average value.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2007Publication date: June 19, 2008Applicant: Quixcode, LLCInventors: John Spenik, Roc Lastinger, Brian Woodbury
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Publication number: 20080143525Abstract: A security device, according to various aspects of the present invention, detects removal of the device from a provided surface. The security device includes a body; at least one magnet coupled to the body; and a sensor coupled to the body proximate to at least one of the at least one magnet. The sensor does not move with respect to the at least one magnet. The at least one magnet magnetically couples the body to the surface. Each one magnet provides a magnetic flux. When the body couples to the surface, at least a portion of the magnetic flux conducts away from the sensor. When the body is not coupled to the surface, at least a portion of the magnetic flux from at least one magnet of the at least one magnet conducts through the sensor thereby indicating removal of the body from the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2007Publication date: June 19, 2008Applicant: Quixcode, LLCInventors: Brian Woodbury, John Spenik, Roc Lastinger
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Publication number: 20080137616Abstract: Methods and apparatus for high throughput wireless cells and networks are described. The wireless cells may be equipped with multiple radios. Antennas may be arranged into overlapping and non-overlapping patterns. Channels may be assigned to foster servicing clients, and inter-cell communication. Attenuation may be used to decrease interference. Networks may be formed using a variety of methods and apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2008Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: Rotani, Inc.Inventors: Roc Lastinger, John Spenik, Brian C. Woodbury
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Publication number: 20080132261Abstract: Methods and apparatus for high throughput wireless cells and networks are described. The wireless cells may be equipped with multiple radios. Antennas may be arranged into overlapping and non-overlapping patterns. Channels may be assigned to foster servicing clients, and inter-cell communication. Attenuation may be used to decrease interference. Networks may be formed using a variety of methods and apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2008Publication date: June 5, 2008Applicant: Rotani, Inc.Inventors: Roc Lastinger, John Spenik, Brian Woodbury
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Publication number: 20080132260Abstract: Methods and apparatus for high throughput wireless cells and networks are described. The wireless cells may be equipped with multiple radios. Antennas may be arranged into overlapping and non-overlapping patterns. Channels may be assigned to foster servicing clients, and inter-cell communication. Attenuation may be used to decrease interference. Networks may be formed using a variety of methods and apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2008Publication date: June 5, 2008Applicant: Rotani, Inc.Inventors: Roc Lastinger, John Spenik, Brian C. Woodbury