Patents by Inventor Randall Woods
Randall Woods 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: 8648720Abstract: Improved, magnetic high security switch apparatus is provided for use in detecting relative movement between first and second members such as a door frame and door from a close position, wherein the members are proximal, and an open position, where the members are separated. The switch apparatus includes a magnetic shiftable ball switch assembly having an elongated housing and a shiftable ball therein, which traverses an oblique path of travel between respective switch states in response to relative movement between the first and second members. Preferably, the housing is oriented at an oblique angle relative to the horizontal in order to prevent defeat of the switch apparatus through use of an external defeat magnet.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2011Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Magnasphere CorporationInventor: Randall Woods
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Patent number: 8487726Abstract: Tamper-resistant switch assemblies are provided including a first movement-sensing switch and a second tamper-sensing switch assembly, the latter including a switchable component and an actuating component. Preferably, the switch and switch assembly are housed within an encapsulated switch module, with the actuating component positioned above or to the side of the module. Mounting structure serves to support the module within a mounting opening and is operable to prevent removal of the switchable component and actuating component without significant relative shifting movement between the switchable component and actuating component. Any attempted tampering results in such relative shifting movement, thereby triggering an alarm.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2011Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Magnasphere CorporationInventors: Randall Woods, Joseph Hedeen
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Patent number: 8314698Abstract: An anti-tamper assembly is provided in order to sense the attempted removal of a body attached to a surface by a fastener. The assembly includes an anti-tamper access-blocking element positioned in an anti-tamper position proximal to the fastener, along with an anti-tamper switch operably coupled with the element in order to bias the switch to one switch condition. In the event that the element is moved from its anti-tamper position, the switch moves to another switch condition, which generates an alarm signal. The assembly may be used to protect an alarm section forming a part of an alarm assembly. The section includes a sensor or switch operable to detect relative movement between first and second members such as a door and doorframe. A mechanically actuatable switch having an actuating arm may be used where the arm engages access-blocking element.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2012Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Magnasphere CorporationInventor: Randall Woods
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Publication number: 20120255840Abstract: An anti-tamper assembly is provided in order to sense the attempted removal of a body attached to a surface by a fastener. The assembly includes an anti-tamper access-blocking element positioned in an anti-tamper position proximal to the fastener, along with an anti-tamper switch operably coupled with the element in order to bias the switch to one switch condition. In the event that the element is moved from its anti-tamper position, the switch moves to another switch condition, which generates an alarm signal. The assembly may be used to protect an alarm section forming a part of an alarm assembly. The section includes a sensor or switch operable to detect relative movement between first and second members such as a door and doorframe. A mechanically actuatable switch having an actuating arm may be used where the arm engages access-blocking element.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2012Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: MAGNASPHERE CORP.Inventor: Randall Woods
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Publication number: 20120194307Abstract: Tamper-resistant switch assemblies (26, 162) are provided including a first movement-sensing switch (28) and a second tamper-sensing switch assembly (30), the latter including a switchable component (32) and an actuating component (34). Preferably, the switch (28) and switch assembly (30) are housed within an encapsulated switch module (70, 114, 164), with the actuating component (34, 118, 138, 166) positioned above or to the side of the module (70, 114, 164). Mounting structure (36) serves to support the module (70, 114, 164) within a mounting opening (90, 112, 148) and is operable to prevent removal of the switchable component (32) and actuating component (34, 118, 138, 166) without significant relative shifting movement between the switchable component (32) and actuating component (34, 118, 138, 166). Any attempted tampering results in such relative shifting movement, thereby triggering an alarm.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2011Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: MAGNASPHERE CORPORATIONInventors: Randall Woods, Joseph Hedeen
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Patent number: 8228191Abstract: An anti-tamper assembly (40, 40a) is provided in order to sense the attempted removal of a body attached to a surface (17) by a fastener (36, 36a). The assembly (40, 40a) includes an anti-tamper access-blocking element (42, 42a) positioned in an anti-tamper position proximal to the fastener (36, 36a), along with an anti-tamper switch (44, 102) operably coupled with the element (42, 42a) in order to bias the switch (44, 102) to one switch condition. In the event that the element (42, 42a) is moved from its anti-tamper position, the switch (44, 102) moves to another switch condition, which generates an alarm signal. The assembly (40, 40a) may be used to protect an alarm section (16, 16a) forming a part of an alarm assembly (10, 10a). The section (16, 16a) includes a sensor or switch (64) operable to detect relative movement between first and second members such as a door (12) and doorframe (14).Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2009Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Magnasphere Corp.Inventor: Randall Woods
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Publication number: 20120112911Abstract: Improved, magnetic high security switch apparatus is provided for use in detecting relative movement between first and second members such as a door frame and door from a close position, wherein the members are proximal, and an open position, where the members are separated. The switch apparatus includes a magnetic shiftable ball switch assembly having an elongated housing and a shiftable ball therein, which traverses an oblique path of travel between respective switch states in response to relative movement between the first and second members. Preferably, the housing is oriented at an oblique angle relative to the horizontal in order to prevent defeat of the switch apparatus through use of an external defeat magnet.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2011Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: MAGNASPHERE CORPORATIONInventor: Randall Woods
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Publication number: 20120046744Abstract: An intraocular lens having a light-transmitting optic (32, 94a, 94b, 142, 148, 216) comprised of a synthetic light-refractive material (40, 102) operably coupled with a flexible optic positioning member (34, 62, 74, 84, 100, 150, 210) to refract light onto the retina in order to correct refractive errors in the eye (10). The refractive material has an index of refraction of from about 1.36 to 1.5 or higher. The optic positioning member (34, 62, 74, 84, 100, 150, 210) is constructed of a flexible synthetic resin material such as polymethylmethacrylate and permits focusing upon objects located near to and far from the viewer. The optic (32, 94a, 94b, 142, 148, 216) of the present invention possess greater refractive capability than optics conventionally used in IOL construction, and permits retinal receipt of the image being viewed in order to correct refractive errors.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: Abbott Medical Optics Inc.Inventors: Randall Woods, Robert Schulz
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Patent number: 8052752Abstract: An intraocular lens having a light-transmitting optic (32, 94a, 94b, 142, 148, 216) comprised of a synthetic light-refractive material (40, 102) operably coupled with a flexible optic positioning member (34, 62, 74, 84, 100, 150, 210) to refract light onto the retina in order to correct refractive errors in the eye (10). The refractive material has an index of refraction of from about 1.36 to 1.5 or higher. The optic positioning member (34, 62, 74, 84, 100, 150, 210) is constructed of a flexible synthetic resin material such as polymethylmethacrylate and permits focusing upon objects located near to and far from the viewer. The optic (32, 94a, 94b, 142, 148, 216) of the present invention possess greater refractive capability than optics conventionally used in IOL construction, and permits retinal receipt of the image being viewed in order to correct refractive errors.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2003Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Abbott Medical Optics Inc.Inventors: Randall Woods, Robert Schulz
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Patent number: 7944334Abstract: Tamper-resistant alarm switch assemblies (22, 100, 124, 148) are provided which include a first movement-sensing switch (24) and a second tamper-sensing switch assembly (25) including a switchable component (26) and an actuating component (74, 136, 166), mounted on a member (30) and each being switchable between respective first and second movement-sensing and tamper-sensing switch states in response to relative movement between first and second members (30, 32), and relative shifting between the switch (26) and actuating component (74, 136, 166).Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2008Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: Magnasphere Corp.Inventor: Randall Woods
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Publication number: 20110035001Abstract: An intraocular lens having a light-transmitting optic (32, 94a, 94b, 142, 216) comprised of a synthetic light-refractive material (40, 102) operably coupled with a flexible optic positioning member (34, 62, 74, 84, 100, 210) to refract light onto the retina in order to correct refractive errors in the eye (10). The refractive material has an index of refraction of from about 1.36 to 1.5 or higher. The optic positioning member (34, 62, 74, 84, 100, 210) is constructed of a flexible synthetic resin material such as polymethylmethacrylate and permits focusing upon objects located near to and far from the viewer. The optic (32, 94a, 94b, 142, 216) of the present invention possess greater refractive capability than optics conventionally used in IOL construction, and permits retinal receipt of the image being viewed in order to correct refractive errors.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2010Publication date: February 10, 2011Applicant: Abbott Medical Optics Inc.Inventor: Randall Woods
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Publication number: 20100327999Abstract: Switch-controlled security assemblies (20, 76) are provided which are especially designed for use with cargo enclosures (40), in order to detect any unauthorized opening of the cargo doors (38). The assemblies (20, 76) include one or more switch assemblies (26, 28) each having a switch member (44) and an associated shiftable component (46). In preferred forms, the switch member (44) includes a pair of switch elements (50, 52) and a body (54) movable between a first position in simultaneous electrical contact with the elements (50, 52), and a second position out of such simultaneous contact. The body (54) and components (46) are magnetically coupled such that movement of the component (46) during unauthorized opening of door (38) effects corresponding movement of the body (54), in turn actuating an alarm controller (30).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: MAGNASPHERE CORPORATIONInventor: Randall Woods
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Patent number: 7825801Abstract: Switch-controlled security assemblies (20, 76) are provided which are especially designed for use with cargo enclosures (40), in order to detect any unauthorized opening of the cargo doors (38). The assemblies (20, 76) include one or more switch assemblies (26, 28) each having a switch member (44) and an associated shiftable component (46). In preferred forms, the switch member (44) includes a pair of switch elements (50, 52) and a body (54) movable between a first position in simultaneous electrical contact with the elements (50, 52), and a second position out of such simultaneous contact. The body (54) and components (46) are magnetically coupled such that movement of the component (46) during unauthorized opening of door (38) effects corresponding movement of the body (54), in turn actuating an alarm controller (30).Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2006Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Magnasphere CorporationInventor: Randall Woods
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Publication number: 20100245089Abstract: An anti-tamper assembly (40, 40a) is provided in order to sense the attempted removal of a body attached to a surface (17) by a fastener (36, 36a). The assembly (40, 40a) includes an anti-tamper access-blocking element (42, 42a) positioned in an anti-tamper position proximal to the fastener (36, 36a), along with an anti-tamper switch (44, 102) operably coupled with the element (42, 42a) in order to bias the switch (44, 102) to one switch condition. In the event that the element (42, 42a) is moved from its anti-tamper position, the switch (44, 102) moves to another switch condition, which generates an alarm signal. The assembly (40, 40a) may be used to protect an alarm section (16, 16a) forming a part of an alarm assembly (10, 10a). The section (16, 16a) includes a sensor or switch (64) operable to detect relative movement between first and second members such as a door (12) and doorframe (14).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2009Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: Magnasphere Corp.Inventor: Randall Woods
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Publication number: 20100238028Abstract: Switch-controlled security assemblies (20, 76) are provided which are especially designed for use with cargo enclosures (40), in order to detect any unauthorized opening of the cargo doors (38). The assemblies (20, 76) include one or more switch assemblies (26, 28) each having a switch member (44) and an associated shiftable component (46). In preferred forms, the switch member (44) includes a pair of switch elements (50, 52) and a body (54) movable between a first position in simultaneous electrical contact with the elements (50, 52), and a second position out of such simultaneous contact. The body (54) and components (46) are magnetically coupled such that movement of the component (46) during unauthorized opening of door (38) effects corresponding movement of the body (54), in turn actuating an alarm controller (30).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2006Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventor: Randall Woods
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Publication number: 20100006408Abstract: Tamper-resistant alarm switch assemblies (22, 100, 124, 148) are provided which include a first movement-sensing switch (24) and a second tamper-sensing switch assembly (25) including a switchable component (26) and an actuating component (74, 136, 166), mounted on a member (30) and each being switchable between respective first and second movement-sensing and tamper-sensing switch states in response to relative movement between first and second members (30, 32), and relative shifting between the switch (26) and actuating component (74, 136, 166).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2008Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: Magnasphere CorporationInventor: Randall Woods
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Publication number: 20080246604Abstract: A system and method that allows remote monitoring by satellite of cargo carried on a mobile conveyance. The system and method provide for a wireless information module (WIM) on the conveyance for transmitting and receiving data from a plurality of wireless devices on the conveyance over a short range wireless network. The WIM relays data to a remote monitoring facility via satellite. Other applications of the system and method include, but are not limited to, remotely controlling wireless devices on a conveyance such as door lock sensors and electronic seals, remotely upgrading the software loaded on the devices within the mobile conveyance, and creating an ad-hoc network of multiple WIMs to maintain satellite communication with all WIMs in the network when certain of the WIMs are unable to communicate directly with a satellite.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2007Publication date: October 9, 2008Inventors: Wayne McPherson, Kelly Gravelle, David Roscoe, Randall Wood, Mostafa Kassem
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Patent number: 7291794Abstract: An improved, low-cost magnetic switch assembly (16, 16a) is provided having an easily fabricated housing (24, 24a) and cover (29, 29a) formed of non-conducting synthetic resin material. A pair of electrically conductive switch elements (30, 32, 30a, 32a) are positioned in spaced relationship with the housing (24, 24a) along with a body (40, 40a) shiftable between a first position in simultaneous contact with the switch elements (30, 32, 30a, 32a), and a second position out of such simultaneous contact. The housing (24, 24a) is also equipped with a first attractive component (38, 38a) which magnetically reacts with the body (40, 40a) to hold the latter in one of the positions thereof when the assembly (16, 16a) experiences a first magnetic field condition, but allows the body (40, 40a) to move to the other of the positions thereof when a second magnetic field condition is experienced adjacent the assembly (16, 16a).Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2006Date of Patent: November 6, 2007Assignee: Magnasphere CorporationInventor: Randall Woods
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Publication number: 20070084618Abstract: A raceway system routes power and communication cabling in separate channels but terminates the power and communication cabling in a common center channel. The raceway system includes a base, outer walls and inner walls, one of the outer walls and one of the inner walls define a first outer channel, adjacent inner walls define a center channel and one of the outer walls and one of the inner walls define a second outer channel. The raceway system also includes a plurality of covers connected to the inner and outer walls to cover the channels.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2005Publication date: April 19, 2007Inventors: Charles VanderVelde, Randall Woods, Rodney Rouleau, Craig Zagorski
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Patent number: RE39731Abstract: A magnetic switch apparatus (10) detects relative movement between first (12) and second (14) members and defeats attempted external magnetic manipulation of the apparatus. A rod-shaped, first switch element (20) is positioned transverse to and centrally aligned with a convex, second switch element (22) and spaced therefrom. A ring-shaped first magnet (26) is positioned about the first switch element (20) and spaced from the second element (22) in order to pull a ferromagnetic body (24) into a switch-open position out of contact with the second switch element (22) with these components mounted to the first member (12). A second magnet (18) mounted to the second member (14) is positioned and magnetically sufficient to pull the body (24) into a switch-closed position in contact with both of the switch elements (20, 22) when the members (12, 14) are in an adjacent position.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2001Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Assignee: Magnasphere CorporationInventor: Randall Woods