Patents by Inventor Robert E. Buchanan

Robert E. Buchanan 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: 20240157160
    Abstract: A wearable article is provided as a wearable component of a medical device configured with elements to accommodate electrode pads in a manner that offers flexibility, cushion, and temperature regulation for comfort of a patient, as well as facilitating distribution of pressure on the electrode pads against the body of the patient. A containment portion of the wearable article houses the electrode pad and a spacer structure. The spacer structure is flexible to move as the body of the patient moves and yet provides a level of stiffness for pressure on the underlying electrode. Numerous springy elements dispersed in the spacer structure provide a thickness and open space for air circulation through the spacer structure, resulting in temperature regulation of the wearable article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2023
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: Dallas E. Meeker, Daniel R. Piha, Joseph L. Sullivan, Robert R. Buchanan, Philip D. Foshee, JR.
  • Patent number: 11984677
    Abstract: Technologies and implementations for a clip to connect coaxial cables onto a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) are disclosed. The technologies and implementations facilitate improved signal integrity from the cable to various components of the PCBA. Additionally, the technologies and implementations help facilitate management of mechanical variations during connection of the coaxial cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: WEST AFFUM HOLDINGS DAC
    Inventors: Robert R. Buchanan, Douglas K. Medema, Daniel R. Piha, Dallas E. Meeker, Daniel J. Finney
  • Patent number: 5521965
    Abstract: A system and method for improving the completion rate of calls encountering a busy condition wherein the customer lines connected to a stored program controlled (SPC) switch having CLASS features are provided with a repeat call feature, comprising connecting such lines encountering a busy condition to announcement circuits in said switch which provide an announcement of the availability of a repeat call service for a specified charge upon the calling party disconnecting, reconnecting, and dialing specified characters. The announcement is followed by a simulated busy signal from the announcement circuitry. The switch thereupon periodically checks the condition of the called line for a predetermined period of time and upon detecting a free condition applies a distinctive ring signal to the calling line. Upon detection of the calling line going off-hook, the switch sends standard ringing to the called line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1996
    Assignee: Bell Atlantic Network Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick D. D'Alessio, Robert E. Buchanan, Barbara A. Calautti, Carolyn B. Smith