Patents by Inventor Robert A. Tait

Robert A. Tait 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: 20120214459
    Abstract: A method and system for routing incoming communications in a communications network are provided. The network comprises a plurality of network elements. An addressable number is associated with a plurality of communications devices each identified by a unique identifier. A communication addressed to a communications device is received at a network element, the communication comprising the addressable number. A subscriber service profile associated with the addressable number is retrieved at a discrete network element, where an appropriate communications device for delivery of the incoming communication based on pre-established criteria in the subscriber service profile is determined. An identifier of the appropriate communications device is forwarded from the discrete network element to the network element. The communication is transmitted to the appropriate communications device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventors: Bohdan Konstantyn Zabawskyj, Steven Robert Tait, Rubens Rahim, Claire Marion Burton
  • Publication number: 20100136982
    Abstract: A method and system for routing incoming communications in a communications network are provided. The network comprises a plurality of network elements. An addressable number is associated with a plurality of communications devices each identified by a unique identifier. A communication addressed to a communications device is received at a network element, the communication comprising the addressable number. A subscriber service profile associated with the addressable number is retrieved at a discrete network element, where an appropriate communications device for delivery of the incoming communication based on pre-established criteria in the subscriber service profile is determined. An identifier of the appropriate communications device is forwarded from the discrete network element to the network element. The communication is transmitted to the appropriate communications device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: REDKNEE, INC.
    Inventors: Bohdan Konstantyn Zabawskyj, Steven Robert Tait, Rubens Rahim, Claire Marion Burton
  • Patent number: 7680491
    Abstract: The method and system allowing for one mobile phone number (MSISDN) to be associated with a plurality of wireless devices is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Redknee Inc.
    Inventors: Bohdan Konstantyn Zabawskyj, Steven Robert Tait, Rubens Rahim, Claire Marion Burton
  • Patent number: 7435986
    Abstract: A system and a method for detecting defects in a light-management film are provided. The system includes a first light source configured to emit light onto a first side of the film in a first predetermined region of the film. The system further includes a second light source configured to emit light onto a second side of the film in the first predetermined region of the film. The system further includes a first camera configured to receive a first portion of light reflected from the first predetermined region of film from the first light source and a second portion of the light propagating through the film from the second light source. Finally, the system includes a signal-processing device openably coupled to the first camera configured to detect a defect in the first predetermined region of the film based on at least one of the first and second portions of light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: Sabic Innovative Plastics IP B.V.
    Inventors: Kevin Patrick Capaldo, Mark Cheverton, Kevin George Harding, Robert Tait
  • Publication number: 20070133009
    Abstract: A phase shifting imaging module in a handheld imager is provided. The phase shifting imaging module includes a first beam splitter configured to split an image radiation beam into first and second image radiation beams. It also includes a first prism configured to align the first and second image radiation beams, and a second beam splitter configured to split the first and second image radiation beams into four image radiation beams. A second prism aligns the four image radiation beams. A phase mask introduces phase retardation between the four image radiation beams, resulting in four phase shifted image radiation beams. A pixilated sensor generates image data based upon each of the four phase shifted image radiation beams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2005
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: Shu-Guo Tang, Kevin Harding, Robert Tait, Craig Cantello
  • Publication number: 20070115464
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for inspection of light management films with a plurality of light refractive surface structures, including positioning at least one illumination source, and at least one imaging device are configured to be in a substantially bright field configuration and imaging at least portion of the light management film to provide an acquired image, wherein light from the at least one illumination source is refracted by the film to produce a dark field image at the at least one imaging device. A system for inspection of light management films is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2005
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Inventors: Kevin Harding, Robert Tait, Mark Cheverton
  • Publication number: 20070091302
    Abstract: A method for inspecting an object using a light measurement system that includes a light source and an imaging sensor. The method includes emitting light from the light source, dispersing light emitted from the light source into one of a diffraction pattern and an interference pattern, and imaging the patterned light onto the object using a lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2005
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Inventors: Kevin Harding, Robert Tait, Russell DeMuth
  • Publication number: 20070083577
    Abstract: A system and a method for detecting defects in a light-management film are provided. The system includes a first light source configured to emit light onto a first side of the film in a first predetermined region of the film. The system further includes a second light source configured to emit light onto a second side of the film in the first predetermined region of the film. The system further includes a first camera configured to receive a first portion of light reflected from the first predetermined region of film from the first light source and a second portion of the light propagating through the film from the second light source. Finally, the system includes a signal-processing device openably coupled to the first camera configured to detect a defect in the first predetermined region of the film based on at least one of the first and second portions of light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: Kevin Capaldo, Mark Cheverton, Kevin Harding, Robert Tait
  • Patent number: 7199386
    Abstract: A system and a method for detecting defects in a light-management film are provided. The system includes a first light source configured to emit light onto a first side of the film in a first predetermined region of the film. The system further includes a second light source configured to emit light onto a second side of the film in the first predetermined region of the film. The system further includes a first camera configured to receive a first portion of light reflected from the first predetermined region of film from the first light source and a second portion of the light propagating through the film from the second light source. Finally, the system includes a signal-processing device operably coupled to the first camera configured to detect a defect in the first predetermined region of the film based on at least one of the first and second portions of light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Kevin Patrick Capaldo, Mark Cheverton, Kevin George Harding, Robert Tait
  • Publication number: 20060022156
    Abstract: A system and a method for detecting defects in a light-management film are provided. The system includes a first light source configured to emit light onto a first side of the film in a first predetermined region of the film. The system further includes a second light source configured to emit light onto a second side of the film in the first predetermined region of the film. The system further includes a first camera configured to receive a first portion of light reflected from the first predetermined region of film from the first light source and a second portion of the light propagating through the film from the second light source. Finally, the system includes a signal-processing device operably coupled to the first camera configured to detect a defect in the first predetermined region of the film based on at least one of the first and second portions of light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2004
    Publication date: February 2, 2006
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Kevin Capaldo, Mark Cheverton, Kevin Harding, Robert Tait
  • Publication number: 20040229601
    Abstract: The method and system allowing for one mobile phone number (MSISDN) to be associated with a plurality of wireless devices described herein provides the requisite art for a wireless subscriber to present/utilize one phone number (Mobile Station Integrated Services Digital Network (MSISDN) Number) across a plurality of wireless devices (and their inherent, requisite SIMs (Subscriber Identity Modules)).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2003
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Inventors: Bohdan Konstantyn Zabawskyj, Steven Robert Tait, Rubens Rahim, Claire Marion Burton
  • Patent number: 5630874
    Abstract: Apparatus and process are described for impregnating a fibrous substrate with a thermosettable resin. The process involves the use of resin application means comprising a moving surface on which is positioned a liquid-form thermosettable resin in essentially uncured state, passing a fibrous web in countercurrent contact with the thermosettable resin so as to transfer the thermosettable resin into the fibrous web, and passing the resin-containing fibrous web to a heating zone to partially cure the resin and form a prepreg. The process is particularly suited for application of a solventless resin formulation to a glass web in the preparation of a prepreg for an electrical laminate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 20, 1997
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: Robert A. Tait, Walter R. Stelling, John J. Hartley, Donald M. Chevako
  • Patent number: 5492722
    Abstract: Apparatus and process are described for impregnating a fibrous substrate with a thermosettable resin. The process involves the use of resin application means comprising a moving surface on which is positioned a liquid-form thermosettable resin in essentially uncured state, passing a fibrous web in countercurrent contact with the thermosettable resin so as to transfer the thermosettable resin into the fibrous web, and passing the resin-containing fibrous web to a heating zone to partially cure the resin and form a prepreg. The process is particularly suited for application of a solventless resin formulation to a glass web in the preparation of a prepreg for an electrical laminate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1996
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: Robert A. Tait, Walter R. Stelling, John J. Hartley, Donald M. Chevako