Patents by Inventor Keith Carter

Keith Carter 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).

  • Publication number: 20210319401
    Abstract: A final mile delivery system is disclosed and provides for delivering a package to a customer within a final mile. The system is configured to send information relating to a location of a delivery truck to a customer associated with a package on the delivery truck and send an authorization code to the customer that associates the customer with the package on the delivery truck. The customer may than go to the delivery truck where the package is released to the customer at an alternate delivery location that is not an original package destination in response to the operator of the delivery truck acknowledging the authorization code in possession of the customer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2021
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventor: Keith Carter
  • Publication number: 20120211091
    Abstract: An in-line flush valve, comprising a t-shaped hollow body having a central flow passageway, at least three spaced-apart hollow ends in flow communication with the central flow passageway, wherein a first hollow end and a second hollow end share a common radial axis, are disposed in opposing relation, and define a pass-through conduit, wherein a radial axis of a third hollow end is substantially perpendicular with respect to the common axis of the first hollow end and the second hollow end, wherein the pass-through conduit is disposed between and in flow communication with an inlet of a pump and a fluid source, and wherein the third hollow end is adapted to receive fluid to flush said pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventors: Alex Carter, Keith Carter
  • Patent number: 8191838
    Abstract: A collapsible and adjustable electronics support with a releasably lockable rotatable base having a link with adjustable drag hinges connecting the releasably lockable rotatable base to a receiver for a polygonal support adapter. One or two tools for adjusting the drag hinges are included with first and second releasably snap-fit covers for respective first and second link sides of the link. The covers also cover the adjustable device in the drag hinge ends. The releasably lockable rotatable base is a four-part base with an adhesive part, a flexible and resilient panel supporting an axle, a first rigid panel rotationally fixed relative to the flexible and resilient panel, and a second rigid panel that rotates relative to the first rigid panel. The low profile in a collapsed configuration avoids rubbing the environmental surface to which it is attached. Wire management guides are provided on the receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Domestic Investments Group, LLC
    Inventor: Keith Carter
  • Patent number: 8073080
    Abstract: Certain aspects of a method and system for RC-CR quadrature generation with wideband coverage and process compensation may include determining an amplitude mismatch between an in-phase (I) component and a quadrature (Q) component of a signal generated in a radio frequency (RF) transmitter or receiver. A variation in resistance of a quadrature network associated with the I component and Q component may be determined. The determined amplitude mismatch and the determined variation in the resistance of the quadrature network may be compensated by adjusting a resistance of a portion of the quadrature network associated with the I component and a resistance of a portion of the quadrature network associated with the Q component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Broadcom Corporation
    Inventors: Qiang Li, Razieh Roufoogaran, Keith Carter, Arya Behzad
  • Patent number: 7967104
    Abstract: A speaker enclosure, or enclosure, and kit with plural linearly aligned panels connected by flexible couplings are shipped in a parallel stack with all the coupled panels still coupled during shipment, plus additional panels, also stacked parallel. The flexible couplings may be provided by a single sheet of flexible substrate coupled to the linearly aligned panels. One side of the assembled speaker enclosure includes a middle panel of the coupled panels, having at least one flat rabbet joint. The external length of the middle panel is long enough to permit folding of at least one of the outermost of the panels, with flexible substrate and a covering, under the middle panel. The assembled speaker enclosure is held together with a flexible substrate, adhesive, clamps, or preferably, any two thereof. Openings for speakers and connector cups are provided. The kit includes adhesive, instructions, at least one connector cup, and hardware.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Inventor: Keith Carter
  • Publication number: 20110127392
    Abstract: A collapsible and adjustable electronics support with a releasably lockable rotatable base having a link with adjustable drag hinges connecting the releasably lockable rotatable base to a receiver for a polygonal support adapter. One or two tools for adjusting the drag hinges are included with first and second releasably snap-fit covers for respective first and second link sides of the link. The covers also cover the adjustable device in the drag hinge ends. The releasably lockable rotatable base is a four-part base with an adhesive part, a flexible and resilient panel supporting an axle, a first rigid panel rotationally fixed relative to the flexible and resilient panel, and a second rigid panel that rotates relative to the first rigid panel. The low profile in a collapsed configuration avoids rubbing the environmental surface to which it is attached. Wire management guides are provided on the receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2009
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Applicant: QEST GROUP LIMITED,
    Inventor: Keith Carter
  • Publication number: 20110000739
    Abstract: A speaker box, or enclosure, and kit with five panels connected by flexible couplings is shipped in a stack of four of the five panels, plus two side panels. The flexible couplings may be provided by a single sheet of fabric coupled to the five panels. When the kit is assembled into a speaker box, the five coupled panels circumferentially engage the two side panels, which are shaped as isosceles trapezoids. One side of the assembled speaker box includes two coupled panels, of the five coupled panels, joined with a flat rabbet joint. The assembled speaker box is held together with bundle ties, adhesive, or preferably, both. Openings for a speaker and a connector cup are provided. The kit includes adhesive, instructions, bundle ties with bundle tie locks, a connector cup, and hardware.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2009
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Inventors: Keith Carter, William Basore
  • Publication number: 20110000740
    Abstract: A speaker enclosure, or enclosure, and kit with plural linearly aligned panels connected by flexible couplings are shipped in a parallel stack with all the coupled panels still coupled during shipment, plus additional panels, also stacked parallel. The flexible couplings may be provided by a single sheet of flexible substrate coupled to the linearly aligned panels. One side of the assembled speaker enclosure includes a middle panel of the coupled panels, having at least one flat rabbet joint. The external length of the middle panel is long enough to permit folding of at least one of the outermost of the panels, with flexible substrate and a covering, under the middle panel. The assembled speaker enclosure is held together with a flexible substrate, adhesive, clamps, or preferably, any two thereof. Openings for speakers and connector cups are provided. The kit includes adhesive, instructions, at least one connector cup, and hardware.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2009
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Applicant: QEST GROUP LIMITED,
    Inventor: Keith Carter
  • Publication number: 20080137785
    Abstract: Certain aspects of a method and system for RC-CR quadrature generation with wideband coverage and process compensation may include determining an amplitude mismatch between an in-phase (I) component and a quadrature (Q) component of a signal generated in a radio frequency (RF) transmitter or receiver. A variation in resistance of a quadrature network associated with the I component and Q component may be determined. The determined amplitude mismatch and the determined variation in the resistance of the quadrature network may be compensated by adjusting a resistance of a portion of the quadrature network associated with the I component and a resistance of a portion of the quadrature network associated with the Q component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: Qiang Li, Razieh Roufoogaran, Keith Carter, Arya Behzad
  • Publication number: 20080100526
    Abstract: A Radio Frequency (RF) structure services an antenna having a characteristic impedance and includes a differential Power Amplifier (PA), a differential Low Noise Amplifier (LNA), and a balun transformer. The differential PA has a differential PA output with a PA differential output impedance. The differential LNA has a differential LNA input with an LNA differential input impedance. The balun transformer has a singled ended winding coupled to the antenna, a differential winding having a first pair of tap connections coupled to the differential PA output and a second pair of tap connections coupled to the differential LNA input, and a turns ratio of the single ended winding and the differential winding. The turns ratio and the first pair of tap connections impedance match the PA differential output impedance to the characteristic impedance of the antenna. The turns ratio and the second pair of tap connections impedance match the LNA differential input impedance to the characteristic impedance of the antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2008
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Applicant: BROADCOM CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jesus Castaneda, Ahmadreza (Reza) Rofougaran, Keith Carter
  • Publication number: 20070173286
    Abstract: A Radio Frequency (RF) transceiver Integrated Circuit (IC) includes a plurality -of RF transceivers, local oscillation generation circuitry that produces a local oscillation, and local oscillation distribution circuitry. The local oscillation distribution circuitry couples to the local oscillation generation circuitry and includes a plurality of local oscillation repeater circuits. Each local oscillation repeater circuit corresponds to a respective one of the plurality of RF transceivers (transmitter, receiver, or both) Each local oscillation repeater circuit includes a local oscillation repeater circuit input, a local oscillation repeater circuit interface driver output coupled to respective one of the plurality of RF transceivers, and a local oscillation repeater circuit output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2007
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Applicant: Broadcom Corporation, a California Corporation
    Inventors: Keith Carter, Arya Behzad
  • Publication number: 20070152904
    Abstract: A Radio Frequency (RF) structure services an antenna having a characteristic impedance and includes a differential Power Amplifier (PA), a differential Low Noise Amplifier (LNA), and a balun transformer. The differential PA has a differential PA output with a PA differential output impedance. The differential LNA has a differential LNA input with an LNA differential input impedance. The balun transformer has a singled ended winding coupled to the antenna, a differential winding having a first pair of tap connections coupled to the differential PA output and a second pair of tap connections coupled to the differential LNA input, and a turns ratio of the single ended winding and the differential winding. The turns ratio and the first pair of tap connections impedance match the PA differential output impedance to the characteristic impedance of the antenna. The turns ratio and the second pair of tap connections impedance match the LNA differential input impedance to the characteristic impedance of the antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Applicant: Broadcom Corporation, a California Corporation
    Inventors: Jesus Castaneda, Ahmadreza (Reza) Rofougaran, Keith Carter
  • Publication number: 20070089772
    Abstract: A stake cover has been designed that consists of fabric that fits over the stake, with a slitted side opening that permits the rope to be secured to the stake while the covering is in place, and one or more VELCROâ„¢ type fasteners to secure the stake covering to the stake without interference from the rope. In one embodiment, the stake covering is made of a reflective or fluorescent material, or incorporates a reflector, battery operated lights or flag(s) to further increase visibility. In another embodiment, the stake covering includes padding to further prevent injury in the event an individual trips over the covering. In one embodiment, the stake covering is formed of a waterproof, lightweight material that flattens for easy storage. A padded extender may also be used with the padded stake cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2005
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Inventor: Keith Carter
  • Publication number: 20060057992
    Abstract: An apparatus and method to use a single voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) to generate frequencies to cover multiple frequency bands. The single VCO generates local oscillator signals for more than one frequency band of a communication standard or protocol, such as the IEEE 802.11 standard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2005
    Publication date: March 16, 2006
    Inventors: Hung-Ming Chien, Keith Carter
  • Publication number: 20050288052
    Abstract: A method for temperature compensation of transmit power of a wireless communication device begins by measuring transmit power of the wireless communication device at a first temperature-based biasing condition to produce a first measured transmit power. The method continues by measuring transmit power of the wireless communication device at a second temperature-based biasing condition to produce a second measured transmit power. The method continues by determining ambient temperature of at least a portion of the wireless communication device based on the first and second measured transmit powers and a relationship between the first and second temperature-based biasing conditions. The method continues by compensating transmit power level of the wireless communication device based on the ambient temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2004
    Publication date: December 29, 2005
    Inventors: Keith Carter, Brima Ibrahim, Siukai Mak, Ken Gin
  • Publication number: 20050266820
    Abstract: A current mirror with selectable filter poles provides a selected low pass filtering function to a DC bias signal generated by the current mirror. Coupled between a first MOSFET and second MOSFET of the current mirror, a low pass filter with selectable filter poles comprises a plurality of resistor-configured MOSFETs coupled to at least one capacitor-configured MOSFET to provide one of a fast settle time and improved filtering for the current mirror in one embodiment of the invention. A first resistor-configured MOSFETs, biased by logic and bias circuitry, provides a low frequency filter pole that provides an improved filtering for the current mirror. A second resistor-configured MOSFET provides a high frequency filter pole that provides a fast charge time to meet a settle time requirement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2004
    Publication date: December 1, 2005
    Inventors: Arya Behzad, Keith Carter
  • Patent number: D682725
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Inventors: Nicole Reeder, Keith Carter