Patents by Inventor Keith Jenkins

Keith Jenkins 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: 11412083
    Abstract: A mobile intercom device is described that is configured to facilitate the assignment and reassignment of functions during use. A plurality of button pairs, each including a talk button and a listen button, and a display screen are provided on the mobile intercom device. An electronic processor of the mobile intercom device is configured to display a list of alphanumeric identifiers on the display screen, each alphanumeric identifier in the list of alphanumeric identifiers corresponding to a different one of a plurality of channels on the intercom system. A selection of a first alphanumeric identifier from the list is received and a channel on the intercom system corresponding to the first alphanumeric identifier is assigned to a first button pair of the plurality of button pairs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Fredrik Borjesson, Jason Brchan, Jim Andersen, Kevin B. Moore, La Ruhe Gene Friesen, Keith Jenkins, Ralph K. Strader
  • Patent number: 11041493
    Abstract: According to an embodiment, an apparatus for detecting a characteristic of a pump includes: a housing having a first planar surface and a second planar surface opposite the first planar surface, a mount structure located on the second planar surface, wherein the mount structure is configured to facilitate attachment of the apparatus on an external surface of the triplex pump, and wherein the mount structure avoids penetrating an inside surface of the triplex pump. Advantageously, apparatus is a non-invasive device and does not involve modifications to the pump nor opening the lid of the pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: ADVANCED SENSOR DESIGN TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventor: Keith Jenkins
  • Patent number: 10912019
    Abstract: Methods and systems are presented for providing audio routing and roaming functionality for a wireless intercom system including a plurality of wireless access points. A first wireless access point is configured to receive a communication from a first wireless intercom device and identify a home access point for the first wireless intercom device. The first wireless access point transmits audio data from the first wireless intercom device directly to the intercom system in response to a determination that the first wireless access point is the home access point for the first wireless device. The audio data from the first wireless intercom device is transmitted to the intercom system through a second wireless access point in response to a determination that the second wireless access point is the home access point for the first wireless intercom device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GbmH
    Inventors: Jason Brchan, Jim Andersen, Keith Jenkins, La Rhue Gene Friesen
  • Publication number: 20210029237
    Abstract: A mobile intercom device is described that is configured to facilitate the assignment and reassignment of functions during use. A plurality of button pairs, each including a talk button and a listen button, and a display screen are provided on the mobile intercom device. An electronic processor of the mobile intercom device is configured to display a list of alphanumeric identifiers on the display screen, each alphanumeric identifier in the list of alphanumeric identifiers corresponding to a different one of a plurality of channels on the intercom system. A selection of a first alphanumeric identifier from the list is received and a channel on the intercom system corresponding to the first alphanumeric identifier is assigned to a first button pair of the plurality of button pairs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2017
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Inventors: Fredrik Borjesson, Jason Brchan, Jim Andersen, Kevin B. Moore, La Ruhe Gene Friesen, Keith Jenkins, Ralph K. Strader
  • Publication number: 20200187110
    Abstract: Methods and systems are presented for providing audio routing and roaming functionality for a wireless intercom system including a plurality of wireless access points. A first wireless access point is configured to receive a communication from a first wireless intercom device and identify a home access point for the first wireless intercom device. The first wireless access point transmits audio data from the first wireless intercom device directly to the intercom system in response to a determination that the first wireless access point is the home access point for the first wireless device. The audio data from the first wireless intercom device is transmitted to the intercom system through a second wireless access point in response to a determination that the second wireless access point is the home access point for the first wireless intercom device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2017
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Jason Brchan, Jim Andersen, Keith Jenkins, La Ruhe Gene Friesen
  • Patent number: 10624000
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for operating an intercom system using a wireless access point. A codec is selected (501) from a plurality of available codecs. In some implementations, the available codecs present a tradeoff between audio quality and intercom device capacity. The access point operates (505) using the selected codec and, in response to detecting a new intercom device connecting to the intercom system (507) through the access point, the access point transmits a signal to the new intercom device identifying the selected codec. In response to a determination that the new intercom device does not have the selected codec stored in its memory, the access point automatically uploads (515) the codec to the new intercom device and transmits communications with the intercom device—including, for example, audio stream data—using the selected codec.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Keith Jenkins, La Rhue Gene Friesen, Jim Andersen, Jason Brchan, Bob Basine
  • Publication number: 20190316592
    Abstract: According to an embodiment, an apparatus for detecting a characteristic of a pump includes: a housing having a first planar surface and a second planar surface opposite the first planar surface, a mount structure located on the second planar surface, wherein the mount structure is configured to facilitate attachment of the apparatus on an external surface of the triplex pump, and wherein the mount structure avoids penetrating an inside surface of the triplex pump. Advantageously, apparatus is a non-invasive device and does not involve modifications to the pump nor opening the lid of the pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Inventor: Keith Jenkins
  • Publication number: 20190230559
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for operating an intercom system using a wireless access point. A codec is selected (501) from a plurality of available codecs. In some implementations, the available codecs present a tradeoff between audio quality and intercom device capacity. The access point operates (505) using the selected codec and, in response to detecting a new intercom device connecting to the intercom system (507) through the access point, the access point transmits a signal to the new intercom device identifying the selected codec. In response to a determination that the new intercom device does not have the selected codec stored in its memory, the access point automatically uploads (515) the codec to the new intercom device and transmits communications with the intercom device—including, for example, audio stream data—using the selected codec.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2017
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventors: Keith Jenkins, La Ruhe Gene Friesen, Jim Andersen, Jason Brchan, Bob Basine
  • Patent number: 9746386
    Abstract: A strapping device for a pipe and methods of using the strapping device to non-invasively detect pressure inside the pipe and the residual stress exerted on the pipe. The strapping device includes a linked or a solid band adapted to be fitted around an outside diameter of the pipe. The strapping device further includes a sensor for measuring at least one of a change in the outside diameter of the pipe due to a corresponding change in pressure inside the pipe and to detect the stress or strain transferred from the pipe. The measurements can be conveniently processed in a circuit board coupled to the strapping device or in a remote location. The measurements can be transmitted through wires or digitally transmitted to the circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: ADVANCED SENSOR DESIGN TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventor: Keith Jenkins
  • Patent number: 9011023
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved installation for conveying electrical signals carried by a first triaxial cable (2) to a second triaxial cable (6) and vice versa. It comprises: a first interface (3) between the first triaxial cable (2) and a fiber optic cable (4) and a second interface (5) between the fiber optic cable (4) and the second triaxial cable (6). A television camera (7) is connected to a remote camera control unit (1) via this installation. The first triaxial cable (2) connects the camera control unit (1) with the first interface (3). The first interface (3) comprises a first adapter converting electrical signals, conveyed by the first triaxial cable (2), to optical signals. The fiber optic cable (4) transmits optical signals to the second interface (5). The second interface (5) comprises a second adapter converting optical signals to electrical signals. The second triaxial cable (6) transmits the electrical signals to the television camera (7).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Interlemo Holding S.A.
    Inventors: Gary Wordsworth, Keith Jenkins, Philip Longhurst, Christopher Hamblin, Gareth Foster
  • Publication number: 20150052969
    Abstract: The present disclosure involves methods, systems and computer program products for calibrating a measuring device to ensure that its overall accuracy is improved. The method includes generating a profile of a first and second device. The profiles may be generated using one or more profiling scenarios. The method includes comparing a profile of the second device against a profile of the first device, automatically adjusting the profile of the second device such that it substantially matches the profile of the first device, and transferring the adjusted profile to the second device. The transferring of the adjusted profile to the second device causes the second device to provide substantially the same output as the first device in response to the same input parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventor: Keith Jenkins
  • Patent number: 8941746
    Abstract: Adapter (3, 5) for processing electrical signals in an installation comprising a video camera equipment (1) and a remote equipment (7). A first aim of the present invention is to provide an adapter system which allows automatically providing an output video signal that is co-timed to the master timing reference of the remote equipment. A second aim of the invention is to provide an adapter system which improves the security of the installation when power for the camera is transmitted by the remote equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Interlemo Holding S.A.
    Inventors: Keith Jenkins, Gary Wordsworth, David Pether, Philip Longhurst, Christopher Hamblin, Gareth Foster
  • Publication number: 20140360279
    Abstract: A strapping device for a pipe and methods of using the strapping device to non-invasively detect pressure inside the pipe and the residual stress exerted on the pipe. The strapping device includes a linked or a solid band adapted to be fitted around an outside diameter of the pipe. The strapping device further includes a sensor for measuring at least one of a change in the outside diameter of the pipe due to a corresponding change in pressure inside the pipe and to detect the stress or strain transferred from the pipe. The measurements can be conveniently processed in a circuit board coupled to the strapping device or in a remote location. The measurements can be transmitted through wires or digitally transmitted to the circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventor: Keith Jenkins
  • Publication number: 20140055637
    Abstract: Adapter (3, 5) for processing electrical signals in an installation comprising a video camera equipment (1) and a remote equipment (7). A first aim of the present invention is to provide an adapter system which allows automatically providing an output video signal that is co-timed to the master timing reference of the remote equipment. A second aim of the invention is to provide an adapter system which improves the security of the installation when power for the camera is transmitted by the remote equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: Interlemo Holding S.A.
    Inventors: Keith Jenkins, Gary Wordsworth, David Pether, Philip Longhurst, Christopher Hamblin, Gareth Foster
  • Publication number: 20130162845
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved installation for conveying electrical signals carried by a first triaxial cable (2) to a second triaxial cable (6) and vice versa. It comprises: a first interface (3) between the first triaxial cable (2) and a fibre optic cable (4) and a second interface (5) between the fibre optic cable (4) and the second triaxial cable (6). A television camera (7) is connected to a remote camera control unit (1) via this installation. The first triaxial cable (2) connects the camera control unit (1) with the first interface (3). The first interface (3) comprises a first adapter converting electrical signals, conveyed by the first triaxial cable (2), to optical signals. The fibre optic cable (4) transmits optical signals to the second interface (5). The second interface (5) comprises a second adapter converting optical signals to electrical signals. The second triaxial cable (6) transmits the electrical signals to the television camera (7).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: INTERLEMO HOLDING S.A.
    Inventors: Gary Wordsworth, Keith Jenkins, Philip Longhurst, Christopher Hamblin, Gareth Foster
  • Patent number: 7889994
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an installation for conveying electrical signals carried by a first triaxial cable (1) to a second triaxial cable (18). It comprises: a first interface (15) between the first triaxial cable (1) and a fiber optic cable (9) and a second interface (16) between the fiber optic (9) cable and the second triaxial cable (18). A television camera (17) is connected to a remote camera control unit (14) via this installation. The first triaxial cable (1) connects CCU (14) with the interface (15). The interface (15) comprises an adapter converting electrical signals, conveyed by the triaxial cable (1), to optical signals. The fiber optic cable (9) transmits optical signals to the second interface (16). The interface (16) comprises an adapter converting optical signals to electrical signals. The second triaxial cable (18) transmits the electrical signals to the television camera (17). A mirror image of the adapters allows transmitting electrical signals from the camera (17) to the CCU (14).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Interlemo Holding S.A.
    Inventors: Philip Longhurst, Chris Hamblin, Gareth Foster, Keith Jenkins, Gary Wordsworth
  • Publication number: 20100172648
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an installation for conveying electrical signals carried by a first triaxial cable (1) to a second triaxial cable (18). It comprises: a first interface (15) between the first triaxial cable (1) and a fibre optic cable (9) and a second interface (16) between the fibre optic (9) cable and the second triaxial cable (18). A television camera (17) is connected to a remote camera control unit (14) via this installation. The first triaxial cable (1) connects CCU (14) with the interface (15). The interface (15) comprises an adapter converting electrical signals, conveyed by the triaxial cable (1), to optical signals. The fibre optic cable (9) transmits optical signals to the second interface (16). The interface (16) comprises an adapter converting optical signals to electrical signals. The second triaxial cable (18) transmits the electrical signals to the television camera (17). A mirror image of the adapters allows transmitting electrical signals from the camera (17) to the CCU (14).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2006
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Inventors: Philip Longhurst, Chris Hamblin, Gareth Foster, Keith Jenkins, Gary Wordsworth
  • Patent number: D718163
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Advanced Sensor Design Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Keith Jenkins
  • Patent number: D718164
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Advanced Sensor Design Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Keith Jenkins
  • Patent number: D730762
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: Advanced Sensor Design Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Keith Jenkins