Patents by Inventor Philip M. Anderson

Philip M. Anderson 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: 20140338752
    Abstract: A fuel supply system includes a fuel tank for holding a volume of fuel and a fuel reservoir disposed within the fuel tank. A fuel pump is provided for pumping fuel from the fuel reservoir to a fuel consuming device. A jet pump is provided in selective fluid communication with the fuel pump through a jet pump line to selectively aspirate fuel from the fuel tank into the fuel reservoir. A fuel level indicator is provided which is responsive to the level of fuel within the fuel reservoir and a valve which is responsive to the fuel level indicator closes the jet pump line when the fuel level indicator indicates that the fuel level reservoir contains a predetermined amount of fuel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventors: DANIEL J. MORENO, ALEJANDRO MORENO, SHARON E. BEYER, PHILIP M. ANDERSON
  • Publication number: 20140072425
    Abstract: A fluid pump includes an outlet for discharging fluid from the fluid pump, a housing, and a motor with a shaft that rotates about an axis. The fluid pump also includes an impeller having a first array of blades radially surrounding the axis and a second array of blades radially surrounding the first array of blades. The fluid pump also includes an inlet plate adjacent to the impeller and has an inlet for introducing fluid into the fluid pump, a first inlet plate flow channel aligned with the first array of blades and having a first inlet plate flow channel cross-sectional area, and a second inlet plate flow channel aligned with the second array of blades and having a second inlet plate flow channel cross-sectional area. The second inlet plate flow channel cross-sectional area is synchronized with the first inlet plate flow channel cross-sectional area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: PARTAB JESWANI, MOHAMMED ASLAM, PHILIP M. ANDERSON
  • Patent number: 7784468
    Abstract: Surgical implements used during an operating procedure are detected in human tissue. Markers attached to the surgical implements change their impedance at a preselected frequency in the presence of an electromagnetic field. Each of the markers is thereby provided with signal-identifying characteristics. The signal-identifying characteristics are detected outside the operating room in an accurate, reliable manner. Potential interference with operating room electronic instrumentation is avoided, the possibility of operator error is reduced and system cost and space requirements are substantially lowered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Inventors: Carl E. Fabian, Philip M. Anderson, III
  • Patent number: 7787931
    Abstract: Surgical implements used during an operating procedure are detected in human or animal tissue. Markers attached to the surgical implements change their impedance at a preselected frequency in the presence of an electromagnetic field. Each of the markers is thereby provided with signal-identifying characteristics. The signal-identifying characteristics are detected by a freely movable, portable detection unit from a first location proximate the patient in an accurate, reliable manner. Potential cross-interference with operating room electronic instrumentation is minimized by shielding. System cost and space requirements are substantially lowered. An accidentally retained surgical implement is discovered in a timely manner, prior to completion of surgery and before the patient has been removed from the operating room.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Inventors: Carl E. Fabian, Philip M. Anderson, III
  • Patent number: 7464713
    Abstract: Externally detectable electronic article surveillance markers are attached to surgical implements, such as sponges and surgical instruments, appointed for use in a surgical wound. The attachment mechanism facilitates detection by an external interrogating field before the wound has been closed and the patient has left the operating table. The markers are responsive to the imposition of an interrogating field produced by an electronic article surveillance system. Markers contain one or more magnetomechanically responsive elements that are urged into mechanical resonance by the interrogating field. The ring-down of the resonance and the associated dipolar electromagnetic field provide a signal-identifying characteristic detected by a detection system. Upon detection, an audible or visible signal is triggered to alert relevant medical personnel to the need for follow-up care and removal of the offending item. The resonance occurs at a frequency ranging from about 70 to 300 kHz.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Inventors: Carl E. Fabian, Philip M. Anderson, III, Gordon E. Fish
  • Patent number: 7075440
    Abstract: A miniature magnetic article surveillance system marker is adapted, when armed, to resonate at a frequency provided by an incident magnetic field applied within an interrogation zone. The marker comprises a magnetomechanical element having at least one elongated ductile strip of magnetostrictive ferromagnetic material disposed adjacent to a ferromagnetic element which, upon being magnetized, magnetically biases the strip and arms it to resonate at said frequency. A substantial change in effective magnetic permeability of the marker at the resonant frequency provides the marker with signal identity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Inventors: Carl E. Fabian, Philip M. Anderson, III, Gordon E. Fish
  • Publication number: 20040207528
    Abstract: A miniature magnetic article surveillance system marker is adapted, when armed, to resonate at a frequency provided by an incident magnetic field applied within an interrogation zone. The marker comprises a magnetomechanical element having at least one elongated ductile strip of magnetostrictive ferromagnetic material disposed adjacent to a ferromagnetic element which, upon being magnetized, magnetically biases the strip and arms it to resonate at said frequency. A substantial change in effective magnetic permeability of the marker at the resonant frequency provides the marker with signal identity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2004
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Inventors: Carl E. Fabian, Philip M. Anderson, Gordon E. Fish
  • Publication number: 20040129279
    Abstract: Externally detectable electronic article surveillance markers are attached to surgical implements, such as sponges and surgical instruments, appointed for use in a surgical wound. The attachment mechanism facilitates detection by an external interrogating field before the wound has been closed and the patient has left the operating table. The markers are responsive to the imposition of an interrogating field produced by an electronic article surveillance system. Markers contain one or more magnetomechanically responsive elements that are urged into mechanical resonance by the interrogating field. The ring-down of the resonance and the associated dipolar electromagnetic field provide a signal-identifying characteristic detected by a detection system. Upon detection, an audible or visible signal is triggered to alert relevant medical personnel to the need for follow-up care and removal of the offending item. The resonance occurs at a frequency ranging from about 70 to 300 kHz.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Carl E. Fabian, Philip M. Anderson, Gordon E. Fish
  • Publication number: 20030105394
    Abstract: Surgical implements used during an operating procedure are detected in human or animal tissue. Markers attached to the surgical implements change their impedance at a preselected frequency in the presence of an electromagnetic field. Each of the markers is thereby provided with signal-identifying characteristics. The signal-identifying characteristics are detected by a freely movable, portable detection unit from a first location proximate the patient in an accurate, reliable manner. Potential cross-interference with operating room electronic instrumentation is minimized by shielding. System cost and space requirements are substantially lowered. An accidentally retained surgical implement is discovered in a timely manner, prior to completion of surgery and before the patient has been removed from the operating room.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2002
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Inventors: Carl R. Fabian, Philip M. Anderson
  • Patent number: 6573835
    Abstract: An apparatus monitors the departure of a child from an exit. The apparatus comprises: a magnetomechanically actuated electronic article surveillance system having an alarm; and a tag worn by the child. A field generating means of the system is adapted to generate an electromagnetic field at the exit. The tag is operative in the presence of the electromagnetic field to transmit a signal, which upon being detected, triggers the alarm. When the child passes through the electromagnetic field and departs from the exit, the tag transmits a signal that activates the alarm, thereby providing information to relatives of the child and store personnel concerning the child's whereabouts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Inventors: Hector Irizarry, Philip M. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20030066537
    Abstract: Surgical implements used during an operating procedure are detected in human tissue. Markers attached to the surgical implements change their impedance at a preselected frequency in the presence of an electromagnetic field. Each of the markers is thereby provided with signal-identifying characteristics. The signal-identifying characteristics are detected outside the operating room in an accurate, reliable manner. Potential interference with operating room electronic instrumentation is avoided, the possibility of operator error is reduced and system cost and space requirements are substantially lowered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2002
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Inventors: Carl E. Fabian, Philip M. Anderson,
  • Patent number: 6512457
    Abstract: An apparatus monitors the movement of a person through an exit. The apparatus comprises an electronic article surveillance system adapted to generate an electromagnetic field at the exit and a tag worn by the person. The tag is responsive to the electromagnetic field. It is caused to alarm upon departure of the person from the exit. The tag is further provided with an alarm means for alarming the electronic article surveillance system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Inventors: Hector Irizarry, Philip M. Anderson
  • Patent number: 6433706
    Abstract: A license plate number for any vehicle extant within a field of view of an electronic camera is interpreted as a character sequence group in an image. Each character sequence group found in the image is converted to machine readable format by an optical character recognition engine and compared with a database having a plurality of license plate numbers and associated records. Each matching license plate number and associated record is displayed within the surveillance vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Inventors: Philip M. Anderson, III, Hector Irizarry
  • Publication number: 20020080013
    Abstract: A license plate number for any vehicle extant within a field of view of an electronic camera is interpreted as a character sequence group in an image. Each character sequence group found in the image is converted to machine readable format by an optical character recognition engine and compared with a database having a plurality of license plate numbers and associated records. Each matching license plate number and associated record is displayed within the surveillance vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2000
    Publication date: June 27, 2002
    Inventors: Philip M. Anderson, Hector Irizarry
  • Publication number: 20020005783
    Abstract: An apparatus monitors the departure of a child from an exit. The apparatus comprises: a magnetomechanically actuated electronic article surveillance system having an alarm; and a tag worn by the child. A field generating means of the system is adapted to generate an electromagnetic field at the exit. The tag is operative in the presence of the electromagnetic field to transmit a signal, which upon being detected, triggers the alarm. When the child passes through the electromagnetic field and departs from the exit, the tag transmits a signal that activates the alarm, thereby providing information to relatives of the child and store personnel concerning the child's whereabouts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2001
    Publication date: January 17, 2002
    Inventors: Hector Irizarry, Philip M. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20010004239
    Abstract: An apparatus monitors the movement of a person through an exit. The apparatus comprises an electronic article surveillance system adapted to generate an electromagnetic field at the exit and a tag worn by the person. The tag is responsive to the electromagnetic field. It is caused to alarm upon departure of the person from the exit. The tag is further provided with an alarm means for alarming the electronic article surveillance system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2000
    Publication date: June 21, 2001
    Inventors: Hector Irizarry, Philip M. Anderson
  • Patent number: 6195009
    Abstract: An apparatus monitors the departure of a child from an exit. The apparatus comprises: an electronic article surveillance system adapted to generate an electromagnetic field at the exit; and a tag worn by the child, the tag being responsive to the electromagnetic field. The tag is caused to alarm upon departure of the child from the exit. Optionally, the tag is provided with an alarm means for alarming the electronic article surveillance system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Inventors: Hector Irizarry, Philip M. Anderson
  • Patent number: 5568157
    Abstract: A low profile, dual purpose antenna for simultaneous UHF and LF use has two coplanar antenna elements, one of which is circular and the other of which is a concentric annulus separated from it by a dielectric, as well as a third, linear antenna element extending from the center of the circular element. The circular element serves both to assist in tuning the UHF section of the antenna and as a voltage probe for the electrostatic component of the LF signal. Integrated within the antenna housing is a high input impedance, low noise amplifier for bandwidth limiting the LF signals. A coaxial feeder cable serves to connect both UHF and LF sections of the antenna to external equipment. Entry for the coaxial feeder cable into the antenna housing is through a threaded collar, which also acts as a single point fixing of the antenna to the roof of a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1996
    Assignee: Securicor Datatrak Limited
    Inventor: Philip M. Anderson
  • Patent number: 5490430
    Abstract: Torque on a rotating or stationary shaft is measured by an apparatus that includes a light source for emitting light along a light path; a reflection grating fixed to the shaft along the light path reflecting and diffracting the light; and a light detector having a plurality of light detecting elements for receiving the reflected and diffracted light. Torque on the shaft produces a change in the grating spacing of the grating, which in turn produces a change of diffraction angle of the reflected light, thereby causing a different element of the light detector to receive the light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 13, 1996
    Inventors: Philip M. Anderson, John W. Curran
  • Patent number: RE35042
    Abstract: A magnetic theft detection system marker is adapted to generate magnetic fields at frequencies that (1) are harmonically related to an incident magnetic field applied within an interrogation zone and (2) have selected tones that provide the marker with signal identity. The marker is an elongated, ductile strip of amorphous ferromagnetic material having a value of magnetostriction near zero that retains its signal identity under stress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1995
    Assignee: Allied Corporation
    Inventors: Philip M. Anderson, III, Ryusuke Hasegawa, Robert M. VonHoene