Patents by Inventor Rob Evans

Rob Evans 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: 8103221
    Abstract: A CMOS monolithic transmit/receive switch comprises a single pole double throw switch (SPDT) module operable to selectively connect an antenna port to either a transmit port or to a receive port. A transmit matching network comprising a first transmission line matches the impedance of the transmit port of the SPDT module to a transmit impedance, and a first shunt transistor is operable to selectively ground a transmitter end of the first transmission line. A receive matching network comprising a second transmission line matches the impedance of the receive port of the SPDT module to a receive impedance, and a second shunt transistor is operable to selectively ground a receiver end of the second transmission line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: National ICT Australia Limited
    Inventors: Chien M. Ta, Stan Skafidas, Rob Evans
  • Publication number: 20090298443
    Abstract: A CMOS monolithic transmit/receive switch comprises a single pole double throw switch (SPDT) module operable to selectively connect an antenna port to either a transmit port or to a receive port. A transmit matching network comprising a first transmission line matches the impedance of the transmit port of the SPDT module to a transmit impedance, and a first shunt transistor is operable to selectively ground a transmitter end of the first transmission line. A receive matching network comprising a second transmission line matches the impedance of the receive port of the SPDT module to a receive impedance, and a second shunt transistor is operable to selectively ground a receiver end of the second transmission line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Applicant: NATIONAL ICT AUSTRALIA LIMITED
    Inventors: Chien M. Ta, Stan Skafidas, Rob Evans
  • Patent number: 7591102
    Abstract: An emergency door opening actuator includes electrical switches that are at least one of normally open and normally closed. The electrical switches may be connected accordingly in parallel or in series to terminals of an overhead door operator. The terminals may correspond to a push button circuit, an obstruction sensing circuit, an alarm system circuit, and/or a door opening circuit. The emergency door opening actuator may take advantage of a protocol in the operator to cause the overhead door to open during an emergency condition to facilitate egress. Likewise, the emergency door opening actuator may cause that the overhead door cannot close by signaling the protocol in a predetermined way when the switches are actuated by an emergency condition. The electrical switches may be mechanically actuated when at least one fusible link is broken.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Inventor: Rob Evans
  • Patent number: 7114817
    Abstract: An extendable foldable mirror for use on a vehicle is a side view mirror that is longitudinally extendable. A mechanism is provided for moving the mirror (10) from a first normal viewing position to a second longitudinally extended position. The mirror element or mirror housing is adjusted in response to extension or retraction of the mirror to provide a consistent viewing picture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: Schefenacker Vision Systems UK Ltd.
    Inventors: Rob Evans, Roy Buckingham, Jerry Bottrill
  • Publication number: 20050252613
    Abstract: An emergency door opening actuator includes electrical switches that are at least one of normally open and normally closed. The electrical switches may be connected accordingly in parallel or in series to terminals of an overhead door operator. The terminals may correspond to a push button circuit, an obstruction sensing circuit, an alarm system circuit, and/or a door opening circuit. The emergency door opening actuator may take advantage of a protocol in the operator to cause the overhead door to open during an emergency condition to facilitate egress. Likewise, the emergency door opening actuator may cause that the overhead door cannot close by signaling the protocol in a predetermined way when the switches are actuated by an emergency condition. The electrical switches may be mechanically actuated when at least one fusible link is broken. The emergency door opening actuator may include an automatic mechanical stop and/or a test release mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2005
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Inventor: Rob Evans
  • Publication number: 20040075921
    Abstract: An extendable foldable mirror for use on a vehicle is a side view mirror that is longitudinally extendable. A mechanism is provided for moving the mirror (10) from a first normal viewing position to a second longitudinally extended position. The mirror element or mirror housing is adjusted in response to extension or retraction of the mirror to provide a consistent viewing picture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2003
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventors: Rob Evans, Roy Buckingham, Jerry Bottrill