Patents by Inventor Robert Cox

Robert Cox 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: 20120247783
    Abstract: A riser tensioner system maintains a tensile force in a riser having an axis and extending from a subsea wellhead assembly through an opening in a floating platform deck. The tensioner includes a plurality of tensioner legs having lower ends mounted to the deck, and upper ends having slots formed therein to receive leg attachment plates having an opening therein through which a tubular support ring passes. A plurality of cylinders extend between the tubular support ring and a tensioner ring and couple to the support ring with cylinder attachment plates through which the tubular support ring passes. An upper end of each cylinder pivots about the mounting point, and a lower end of each cylinder adjustably mounts to the tensioner ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: The Technologies Alliance, Inc. (dba OilPatch Technologies)
    Inventors: Paul C. Berner, JR., Sammy Russell Moore, William Robert Cox
  • Publication number: 20120031451
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a high temperature thermoelectric generator. The generator includes at least one thermocouple thermally connected to a high temperature surface, a power management circuit adapted to receive electric power from the at least one thermocouple and provide a regulated output voltage, and a storage device adapted to receive the regulated output voltage from the power management circuit such that the output voltage charges the storage device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE
    Inventors: Robert Cox, Ivan Howitt, Karunakar Reddy Gujja
  • Publication number: 20110080016
    Abstract: An ambulance cot loading and unloading apparatus includes a base for mounting to an emergency vehicle deck and an arm mounted for linear movement along the base, which is configured for engaging an ambulance cot. A drive mechanism is provided for raising the arm, which is configured in the presence of an applied force with a first magnitude on the arm to raise the arm at a first speed and in the presence of an applied force on the arm with a second magnitude greater than the first magnitude to raise the arm at another speed or speeds lower than the first speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2010
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Applicant: STRYKER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Clifford Lambarth, Chad Souke, Kurosh Nahavandi, Adam Downey, Robert Cox
  • Publication number: 20100333175
    Abstract: The smart net system has a smart net controller and one or more computers each with a smart net key. The smart net keys spawn a smart window on each computer and communicate wirelessly with the smart net controller. Via the smart net key, computer users can transmit presentations to a video display or projector attached to the smart net controller and/or communicates with other electronic devices connected to the smart net system. Data such as files, presentations, or instant messages can be shared among users by way of the smart window. The need for sharing a video cable or a computer or printing up handouts for distribution is reduced or eliminated. The efficiency of conferences, lectures, classes and workgroups is increased. Smart net for the small office provides network like communications without the traditional networking hardware allowing communications between computers without allowing computers access to each other's information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: Auto Electronica Inc
    Inventors: Dail Robert Cox, Justin Del Cox
  • Publication number: 20100333170
    Abstract: The Smart Mouse technology is a computer mouse with its own computer, memory, Software, OS, networking and GUI. The Mousetop Window GUI is the viewport into the mouse and gateway between the mouse and computer(s). The mouse becomes a computer network where data can be stored and retrieved in the mouse buffer memory, mouse memory or between connected computer(s). Software and licenses can be served from the mouse allowing the sharing of software and licenses across multiple computers in proximity or remotely located. Shared cursor switching, drag and drop data and other interactive functions are available. Profile storage in the mouse allows for multiple configurations of networking or isolating the window. Concepts like keyboard switching, biometric access, child security and numerous other novel concepts are included with this technology. Added physical features like removable memory and connectivity to other hand held technology like Iphone or Ipad provide expanded communication functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: Auto Electronica Inc
    Inventors: Dail Robert Cox, Justin Del Cox
  • Publication number: 20100179707
    Abstract: A method for managing a utility load by controlling electrical consumption of electrically powered devices. The method includes selecting a target for load control forming a single variable length load control message according to a communication protocol. The load control message includes the target address and a plurality of unique concatenated command messages, each of the plurality of unique concatenated command messages being selected from the set consisting of a command message having a predetermined message type and a fixed length message defined for the predetermined message type and a command message having a predetermined message type and a variable length message corresponding to values in a command message control flag field defined for the predetermined message type. The method also includes causing the single variable length load control message to be transmitted to the target and receiving a reply message formed according to the communication protocol from the target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2010
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Inventors: Joel Cannon, Robert Cox, Roger Rognli
  • Patent number: 7702424
    Abstract: A load control management protocol, system, and method that address many different customers, individually, in geographic groups, or in other predefined groups to control at least one or more electrical power consuming appliances are disclosed. The computer-implemented protocol provides wired and wireless communication schemes that enable a utility to quickly and efficiently communicate commands and messages to end user devices. Specific electrically powered appliances and certain uses of electricity can therefore be managed by communicating with the controllers of those appliances, providing management of a utility load during peak price and consumption periods to prevent delivery interruptions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Cannon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Cannon, Robert Cox, Roger Rognli
  • Publication number: 20090328021
    Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, a method for fusing a first loop nested in a first IF statement with a second loop nested in a second IF statement without the use of modified and referenced (mod-ref) information to determine if certain conditional statements in the IF statements retain variable values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Inventors: John L. Ng, Robert Cox, Dmitry V. Budanov
  • Patent number: 7595567
    Abstract: An under frequency protection thermostat-type device includes a thermostat-type housing, a transformer, a line under frequency (LUF) detection and measurement module, a microcontroller, and a load switch. The transformer is adapted to be electrically connected to a primary voltage source having a predefined frequency level and disposed within the housing. The LUF detection and measurement module is electrically connected to the transformer and adapted to detect a line under frequency condition from a signal received from the transformer. The microcontroller is connected to the LUF detection and measurement module and is adapted to send a command to disengage and engage an electrical load as a function of a measured frequency of the voltage source over a predefined period of time. The measured frequency is compared to a predefined frequency threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: Cannon Technologies/Cooper Power
    Inventors: Joel R. Cannon, William R. Ockert, Robert Cox, Kevin Allmaras
  • Publication number: 20090204826
    Abstract: A system and method for enabling power conservation when making placement and relocation decisions. More specifically, a virtualized environment power conservation module enables power conservation when making placement and relocation decisions within a virtual environment. The virtualized environment power conservation module assigns virtual machines among a group of physical hosts in order to minimize the net power consumption. The virtualized environment power conservation module makes use of server power profile or real time power consumption data to make power consumption aware Virtual Machine assignment decisions. In certain embodiments, a server system exposes real power consumption (e.g. System Watts, Cumulative kWh. etc.) via system management interfaces. Additionally, in certain embodiments, the server systems may expose real power consumption via standard power profiles. These systems leverage PMBus-enabled power supplies to read the power metric information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2008
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventors: Robert Cox, Sudhir Shetty, Puneet Dhawan
  • Publication number: 20080133065
    Abstract: A load control management protocol, system, and method that address many different customers, individually, in geographic groups, or in other predefined groups to control at least one or more electrical power consuming appliances are disclosed. The computer-implemented protocol provides wired and wireless communication schemes that enable a utility to quickly and efficiently communicate commands and messages to end user devices. Specific electrically powered appliances and certain uses of electricity can therefore be managed by communicating with the controllers of those appliances, providing management of a utility load during peak price and consumption periods to prevent delivery interruptions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: Joel Cannon, Robert Cox, Roger Rognli
  • Patent number: 7355301
    Abstract: A method for detecting line under voltage (LUV) events and initializing load shedding of loads located near the electrical disturbance without customer and utility intervention. In one example embodiment, the LUV detection system samples a primary voltage source at regular time intervals, thereby generating a series of voltage readings, and compares the voltage readings to an under voltage trigger threshold. If an under voltage condition is detected, then an under voltage in-response cycle is initialized that controls the electrical load. When the voltage readings decrease to below a voltage-power fail level, a plurality of load restore counter values are stored in memory before the load is shed from the primary voltage source. A restore response is then initialized after the voltage level rises above a restore value and is maintained above the restore value for an under voltage out-time period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Cannon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Ockert, Robert Cox, Kevin Allmaras
  • Publication number: 20070259073
    Abstract: A liquid infusion pod having a fluid distribution member and a liquid permeable first filter member. The filter member is sealed to the fluid distribution member forming a first interior chamber that contains a liquid dispersible material. The fluid distribution member has at least one injection nozzle protruding downward from the top of the fluid distribution member into the interior chamber. The injection nozzle has at least one infusion port that directs fluid into the first interior chamber in a direction that is not normal to the top plane of the fluid distribution member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2007
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Inventors: John Scarchilli, James Trout, Roger Gutwein, Robert Cox, Matthew Fitts, Michael Picca, Stephen Westerkamp
  • Publication number: 20070259074
    Abstract: A liquid infusion pod having a fluid distribution member and a liquid permeable first filter member. The filter member is sealed to the fluid distribution member forming a first interior chamber that contains a liquid dispersible material. The fluid distribution member has at least one injection nozzle protruding downward from the top of the fluid distribution member into the interior chamber. The injection nozzle has at least one infusion port that directs fluid into the first interior chamber in a direction that is not normal to the top plane of the fluid distribution member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2007
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Inventors: John Searchilli, James Trout, Roger Gutwein, Robert Cox, Matthew Fitts, Michael Picca, Stephen Westerkamp
  • Publication number: 20070237499
    Abstract: A vaporization device including a housing, a plurality of wicks, a plurality of heating elements and a power control circuit. The plurality of wicks are at least partially contained within the housing and include a first wick and a second wick. The plurality of heating elements include a first heating element and a second heating element. The first heating element is proximate to the first wick and the second heating element is proximate to the second wick. The power control circuit powers the first heating element at a first level when the second heating element is not powered. The power control circuit powers the first heating element at a second level when the second heating element is powered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2006
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Inventors: T. DeWitt, Robert Cox
  • Publication number: 20070188985
    Abstract: A remote disconnect collar is provided for use with an electric meter that includes a transceiver for receiving and replying to messages from a master device, such as a CCU, in a PLC type AMR system and also for transmitting connect/disconnect messages to the collar. The collar is provided with a receiver for receiving a connect/disconnect message from the meter, and no hard-wired connection exists between the collar and the meter. Preferably, the remote disconnect collar utilizes a pair of selectively mateable male-female blades that correspond to the connectors in the meter and the interface in a friction fit between the electric meter and the meter socket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: Bennett Wallace, Robert Cox, Kevin Allmaras
  • Patent number: 7242114
    Abstract: A method for detecting line under frequency (LUF) events and initializing load shedding of loads located near the electrical disturbance without customer and utility intervention is disclosed. In one example embodiment, the LUF detection system measures the time period of each power line cycle and then compares the measured time period to a utility-configurable trigger period. If the cycle length is greater than or equal to the trigger period, a counter is incremented. If the cycle is less than the trigger period, the counter is decremented. If the counter is incremented to a counter trigger, an under-frequency condition is detected and the LUF response either controls the load or temporarily disconnects it. A restore response is initialized after the frequency rises above a restore value and an under-frequency counter counts down to zero.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: Cannon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel R. Cannon, William R. Ockert, Robert Cox, Kevin Allmaras
  • Publication number: 20070149301
    Abstract: A golf swing training apparatus consisting of positioning, indicating and guidance means cooperable with a golf club for learning, practicing and performing essential components of a swing method based on a concept of a lower swing phase related predominantly to a vertical virtual axis around which the body rotates, an upper swing phase related predominantly to a horizontal virtual axis tied to the vertical virtual axis and around which the arms swing and a “wrist cocking plane” maintained in a fixed relationship to the forearms, said essential components being: appropriate gripping formation; configuration of the forearms wrists hands and club when the wrists are fully cocked within the “wrist cocking plane”, appropriate relationships of arms, wrists, hands and club to the lower body in the lower swing phase; and relationship of the club and ‘wrist cocking plane” to the shoulders at the end of the backswing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2007
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Applicant: The Cox Family Trust (Robert William Cox-Trustee)
    Inventor: Robert Cox
  • Publication number: 20070117049
    Abstract: Novel, wet developable anti-reflective coating compositions and methods of using those compositions are provided. The compositions comprise a polymer and/or oligomer having acid functional groups and dissolved in a solvent system along with a crosslinker and a photoacid generator. The preferred acid functional group is a carboxylic acid, while the preferred crosslinker is a vinyl ether crosslinker. In use, the compositions are applied to a substrate and thermally crosslinked. Upon exposure to light, the cured compositions will decrosslink, rendering them soluble in typical photoresist developing solutions (e.g., alkaline developers).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Inventors: Douglas Guerrero, Robert Cox, Marc Weimer
  • Publication number: 20070063122
    Abstract: A seat track system adapted for use in aircraft or other modes of transportation. There is at least one seat track at a floor level, the seat track having access to a channel with access regions and retaining regions. One or more seat track attach fittings are provided, each of which comprises a base section and a retaining section. The base section has a positioning section that fits into the access region of the track and also a load reacting section at the retaining region. A retaining component is positioned in the channel in the track and moved from a non-retaining position to a retaining position where it is a load bearing relationship with the load reacting section of the base section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2006
    Publication date: March 22, 2007
    Inventors: Alan Bowd, Robert Cox, Mike Leenhouts