Patents by Inventor Robert H. Jenkins
Robert H. Jenkins 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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Publication number: 20250064002Abstract: Some embodiments provide methods and systems of controlling irrigation. Some of these systems comprise: a connector of a controller interface (CI) coupled with an irrigation controller, wherein the connector is configured to receive a valve activation signal activated by the irrigation controller; a user interface of the CI; a processor of the CI configured to obtain valve transceiver (VT) programming with VT programming being received from inputs through the user interface, determine a station identifier, and identify as defined in the VT programming a remote valve associated with the station identifier and controlled by a remote VT; and a wireless transceiver configured to wirelessly transmit a wireless activation signal configured to be wirelessly received by the VT controlling the valve associated by the VT programming with the station identifier such that the VT is configured to control an actuator to actuate the valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2024Publication date: February 27, 2025Inventors: Michael James Tennyson, Angel Reyes Archundia, Frank Torre, Robert H. Jenkins, Brian Jeffrey Mueller
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Patent number: 12137639Abstract: Some embodiments provide methods and systems of controlling irrigation. Some of these systems comprise: a connector of a controller interface (CI) coupled with an irrigation controller, wherein the connector is configured to receive a valve activation signal activated by the irrigation controller; a user interface of the CI; a processor of the CI configured to obtain valve transceiver (VT) programming with VT programming being received from inputs through the user interface, determine a station identifier, and identify as defined in the VT programming a remote valve associated with the station identifier and controlled by a remote VT; and a wireless transceiver configured to wirelessly transmit a wireless activation signal configured to be wirelessly received by the VT controlling the valve associated by the VT programming with the station identifier such that the VT is configured to control an actuator to actuate the valve.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2023Date of Patent: November 12, 2024Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventors: Michael James Tennyson, Angel Reyes Archundia, Frank Torre, Robert H. Jenkins, Brian Jeffrey Mueller
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Publication number: 20230148497Abstract: Some embodiments provide methods and systems of controlling irrigation. Some of these systems comprise: a connector of a controller interface (CI) coupled with an irrigation controller, wherein the connector is configured to receive a valve activation signal activated by the irrigation controller; a user interface of the CI; a processor of the CI configured to obtain valve transceiver (VT) programming with VT programming being received from inputs through the user interface, determine a station identifier, and identify as defined in the VT programming a remote valve associated with the station identifier and controlled by a remote VT; and a wireless transceiver configured to wirelessly transmit a wireless activation signal configured to be wireles sly received by the VT controlling the valve associated by the VT programming with the station identifier such that the VT is configured to control an actuator to actuate the valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2023Publication date: May 18, 2023Inventors: Michael James Tennyson, Angel Reyes Archundia, Frank Torre, Robert H. Jenkins, Brian Jeffrey Mueller
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Patent number: 11547068Abstract: Some embodiments provide methods and systems of controlling irrigation. Some of these systems comprise: a connector of a controller interface (CI) coupled with an irrigation controller, wherein the connector is configured to receive a valve activation signal activated by the irrigation controller; a user interface of the CI; a processor of the CI configured to obtain valve transceiver (VT) programming with VT programming being received from inputs through the user interface, determine a station identifier, and identify as defined in the VT programming a remote valve associated with the station identifier and controlled by a remote VT; and a wireless transceiver configured to wirelessly transmit a wireless activation signal configured to be wirelessly received by the VT controlling the valve associated by the VT programming with the station identifier such that the VT is configured to control an actuator to actuate the valve.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2020Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventors: Michael James Tennyson, Angel Reyes Archundia, Frank Torre, Robert H. Jenkins, Brian Jeffrey Mueller
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Publication number: 20200367452Abstract: Some embodiments provide methods and systems of controlling irrigation. Some of these systems comprise: a connector of a controller interface (CI) coupled with an irrigation controller, wherein the connector is configured to receive a valve activation signal activated by the irrigation controller; a user interface of the CI; a processor of the CI configured to obtain valve transceiver (VT) programming with VT programming being received from inputs through the user interface, determine a station identifier, and identify as defined in the VT programming a remote valve associated with the station identifier and controlled by a remote VT; and a wireless transceiver configured to wirelessly transmit a wireless activation signal configured to be wirelessly received by the VT controlling the valve associated by the VT programming with the station identifier such that the VT is configured to control an actuator to actuate the valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2020Publication date: November 26, 2020Inventors: Michael James Tennyson, Angel Reyes Archundia, Frank Torre, Robert H. Jenkins, Brian Jeffrey Mueller
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Patent number: 10772267Abstract: Some embodiments provide methods and systems of controlling irrigation. Some of these systems comprise: a connector of a controller interface (CI) coupled with an irrigation controller, wherein the connector is configured to receive a valve activation signal activated by the irrigation controller; a user interface of the CI; a processor of the CI configured to obtain valve transceiver (VT) programming with VT programming being received from inputs through the user interface, determine a station identifier, and identify as defined in the VT programming a remote valve associated with the station identifier and controlled by a remote VT; and a wireless transceiver configured to wirelessly transmit a wireless activation signal configured to be wirelessly received by the VT controlling the valve associated by the VT programming with the station identifier such that the VT is configured to control an actuator to actuate the valve.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2019Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventors: Michael James Tennyson, Angel Reyes Archundia, Frank Torre, Robert H. Jenkins, Brian Jeffrey Mueller
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Publication number: 20190150381Abstract: Some embodiments provide methods and systems of controlling irrigation. Some of these systems comprise: a connector of a controller interface (CI) coupled with an irrigation controller, wherein the connector is configured to receive a valve activation signal activated by the irrigation controller; a user interface of the CI; a processor of the CI configured to obtain valve transceiver (VT) programming with VT programming being received from inputs through the user interface, determine a station identifier, and identify as defined in the VT programming a remote valve associated with the station identifier and controlled by a remote VT; and a wireless transceiver configured to wirelessly transmit a wireless activation signal configured to be wirelessly received by the VT controlling the valve associated by the VT programming with the station identifier such that the VT is configured to control an actuator to actuate the valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2019Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventors: Michael James Tennyson, Angel Reyes Archundia, Frank Torre, Robert H. Jenkins, Brian Jeffrey Mueller
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Patent number: 10201133Abstract: Some embodiments provide methods and systems of controlling irrigation. Some of these systems comprise: a connector of a controller interface (CI) coupled with an irrigation controller, wherein the connector is configured to receive a valve activation signal activated by the irrigation controller; a user interface of the CI; a processor of the CI configured to obtain valve transceiver (VT) programming with VT programming being received from inputs through the user interface, determine a station identifier, and identify as defined in the VT programming a remote valve associated with the station identifier and controlled by a remote VT; and a wireless transceiver configured to wirelessly transmit a wireless activation signal configured to be wirelessly received by the VT controlling the valve associated by the VT programming with the station identifier such that the VT is configured to control an actuator to actuate the valve.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2015Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventors: Michael James Tennyson, Angel Reyes Archundia, Frank Torre, Robert H. Jenkins, Brian Jeffrey Mueller
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Publication number: 20160113219Abstract: Some embodiments provide methods and systems of controlling irrigation. Some of these systems comprise: a connector of a controller interface (CI) coupled with an irrigation controller, wherein the connector is configured to receive a valve activation signal activated by the irrigation controller; a user interface of the CI; a processor of the CI configured to obtain valve transceiver (VT) programming with VT programming being received from inputs through the user interface, determine a station identifier, and identify as defined in the VT programming a remote valve associated with the station identifier and controlled by a remote VT; and a wireless transceiver configured to wirelessly transmit a wireless activation signal configured to be wirelessly received by the VT controlling the valve associated by the VT programming with the station identifier such that the VT is configured to control an actuator to actuate the valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2015Publication date: April 28, 2016Inventors: Michael James Tennyson, Angel Reyes Archundia, Frank Torre, Robert H. Jenkins, Brian Jeffrey Mueller
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Patent number: 9244449Abstract: Some embodiments provide methods and systems of controlling irrigation. Some of these systems comprise: a connector of a controller interface (CI) coupled with an irrigation controller, wherein the connector is configured to receive a valve activation signal activated by the irrigation controller; a user interface of the CI; a processor of the CI configured to obtain valve transceiver (VT) programming with VT programming being received from inputs through the user interface, determine a station identifier, and identify as defined in the VT programming a remote valve associated with the station identifier and controlled by a remote VT; and a wireless transceiver configured to wirelessly transmit a wireless activation signal configured to be wirelessly received by the VT controlling the valve associated by the VT programming with the station identifier such that the VT is configured to control an actuator to actuate the valve.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2012Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventors: Michael James Tennyson, Angel Reyes, Frank Torres, Robert H. Jenkins, Brian Jeffrey Mueller
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Patent number: 5161342Abstract: In the construction of buildings, multiple super-imposed plastic fastening strips are employed to affix a building member to a substrate.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 1990Date of Patent: November 10, 1992Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Syed R. U. Hasan, Robert H. Jenkins, Frederick A. Kish, Juergen O. Rathgeber
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Patent number: 5062980Abstract: Polymeric step ladder polysuccinimide compositions prepared by coupling the polyamine segments of polyalkenyl succinimides with dicarboxylic acids are useful as improved lubricating oil dispersants which are more compatible with engine seals made of synthetic rubbers such as Viton.RTM. than existing additives.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 1989Date of Patent: November 5, 1991Assignee: Texaco Inc.Inventors: Cyril A. Migdal, Robert H. Jenkins, Jr.
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Patent number: 4973411Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of sulfurized overbased alkaline earth metal phenates comprises steps of:(a) sulfurizing an alkylphenol with a sulfur halide in an alkane solvent;(b) neutralizing the sulfurized alkylphenol with an alkaline earth metal compound in a mixed solvent comprising an alkane and a lower alkanol to produce a sulfurized alkaline earth metal phenate;(c) carbonating said phenate with carbon dioxide to produce an overbased phenate; and(d) filtering and solvent stripping the reaction mixture to recover the phenate product.The products have a high degree of sulfurization with a substantial portion of monosulfide bonds and are substantially free from alkylene oxide residues.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 1989Date of Patent: November 27, 1990Assignee: Texaco Inc.Inventors: Tze C. Jao, Carl K. Esche, Elzie D. Black, Robert H. Jenkins, Jr.
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Patent number: 4713087Abstract: A novel diluent composition for handling fuel additives comprising a mixture of hydrocarbons in the avjet boiling range in combination with primary amyl alcohol.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 1986Date of Patent: December 15, 1987Assignee: Texaco Inc.Inventors: Robert H. Jenkins, Jr., Edward Mitchell, Frank J. Gaetani, John J. Mahusky, Marilyn Hall
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Patent number: 4643737Abstract: Gasoline of reduced combusiton chamber deposits attained by addition of, as an additive, a reaction product of alpha-hydroxy omega hydroxy-poly (oxyethylene) poly (oxypropylene) poly (oxyethylene) block copolymer, maleic anhydride and N-tallow-1,3-propane diamine.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 1985Date of Patent: February 17, 1987Assignee: Texaco Inc.Inventors: Rodney L. Sung, Robert H. Jenkins, Jr.
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Patent number: 4643738Abstract: Gasoline of reduced combustion chamber deposit attained by addition of, as additive, a reaction product of polyoxyisopropylenediamine-maleic anhydride-N-tallow-1,3-propane diamine.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 1985Date of Patent: February 17, 1987Assignee: Texaco Inc.Inventors: Rodney L. Sung, Robert H. Jenkins, Jr.
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Patent number: 4581040Abstract: Gasoline of reduced combustion chamber deposit attained by addition of, as additive, a reaction product of polyoxyisopropylenediamine-polyalkylene polyamine-maleic anhydride.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 1985Date of Patent: April 8, 1986Assignee: Texaco Inc.Inventors: Rodney L. Sung, Robert H. Jenkins, Jr.
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Patent number: 4456454Abstract: Provided is a Mannich reaction product prepared by reacting malonic acid, formaldehyde and an amine, wherein the amine is represented by the formula: R--NH.sub.2, and R--NH--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --NH.sub.2, in which R is a hydrocarbyl radical having from about 6 to 20 carbon atoms, and, also, a motor fuel composition containing the same that is non-corrosive and non-fouling.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 1983Date of Patent: June 26, 1984Assignee: Texaco Inc.Inventor: Robert H. Jenkins, Jr.
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Patent number: 4430093Abstract: The invention relates to a novel compound comprising the reaction product of a benzophenonetetracarboxylic dianhydride or a benzophenonetetracarboxylic acid, in particular, 3,3'4,4'-benzophenonetetracarboxylic dianhydride, and a polyol, and the use of this novel compound as a stabilizer for middle distillate fuels extended with non-petroleum distillates.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 1982Date of Patent: February 7, 1984Assignee: Texaco Inc.Inventors: Robert H. Jenkins, Jr., William M. Sweeney
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Patent number: D810700Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2016Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventors: Robert H. Jenkins, John E. Price, Adolfo Meza-Guinea, Paul E. Lierheimer, Charles S. Curbbun, Lee-Anne Stossell, William J. Leach