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).

  • Publication number: 20250064002
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Inventors: Michael James Tennyson, Angel Reyes Archundia, Frank Torre, Robert H. Jenkins, Brian Jeffrey Mueller
  • Patent number: 12137639
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: Rain Bird Corporation
    Inventors: Michael James Tennyson, Angel Reyes Archundia, Frank Torre, Robert H. Jenkins, Brian Jeffrey Mueller
  • Publication number: 20230148497
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2023
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Michael James Tennyson, Angel Reyes Archundia, Frank Torre, Robert H. Jenkins, Brian Jeffrey Mueller
  • Patent number: 11547068
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: Rain Bird Corporation
    Inventors: Michael James Tennyson, Angel Reyes Archundia, Frank Torre, Robert H. Jenkins, Brian Jeffrey Mueller
  • Publication number: 20200367452
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Michael James Tennyson, Angel Reyes Archundia, Frank Torre, Robert H. Jenkins, Brian Jeffrey Mueller
  • Patent number: 10772267
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Rain Bird Corporation
    Inventors: Michael James Tennyson, Angel Reyes Archundia, Frank Torre, Robert H. Jenkins, Brian Jeffrey Mueller
  • Publication number: 20190150381
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Michael James Tennyson, Angel Reyes Archundia, Frank Torre, Robert H. Jenkins, Brian Jeffrey Mueller
  • Patent number: 10201133
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: Rain Bird Corporation
    Inventors: Michael James Tennyson, Angel Reyes Archundia, Frank Torre, Robert H. Jenkins, Brian Jeffrey Mueller
  • Publication number: 20160113219
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: Michael James Tennyson, Angel Reyes Archundia, Frank Torre, Robert H. Jenkins, Brian Jeffrey Mueller
  • Patent number: 9244449
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Rain Bird Corporation
    Inventors: Michael James Tennyson, Angel Reyes, Frank Torres, Robert H. Jenkins, Brian Jeffrey Mueller
  • Patent number: 5161342
    Abstract: In the construction of buildings, multiple super-imposed plastic fastening strips are employed to affix a building member to a substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1992
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Syed R. U. Hasan, Robert H. Jenkins, Frederick A. Kish, Juergen O. Rathgeber
  • Patent number: 5062980
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1991
    Assignee: Texaco Inc.
    Inventors: Cyril A. Migdal, Robert H. Jenkins, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4973411
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 27, 1990
    Assignee: Texaco Inc.
    Inventors: Tze C. Jao, Carl K. Esche, Elzie D. Black, Robert H. Jenkins, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4713087
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1987
    Assignee: Texaco Inc.
    Inventors: Robert H. Jenkins, Jr., Edward Mitchell, Frank J. Gaetani, John J. Mahusky, Marilyn Hall
  • Patent number: 4643737
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1985
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1987
    Assignee: Texaco Inc.
    Inventors: Rodney L. Sung, Robert H. Jenkins, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4643738
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1985
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1987
    Assignee: Texaco Inc.
    Inventors: Rodney L. Sung, Robert H. Jenkins, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4581040
    Abstract: Gasoline of reduced combustion chamber deposit attained by addition of, as additive, a reaction product of polyoxyisopropylenediamine-polyalkylene polyamine-maleic anhydride.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1985
    Date of Patent: April 8, 1986
    Assignee: Texaco Inc.
    Inventors: Rodney L. Sung, Robert H. Jenkins, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4456454
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1983
    Date of Patent: June 26, 1984
    Assignee: Texaco Inc.
    Inventor: Robert H. Jenkins, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4430093
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1982
    Date of Patent: February 7, 1984
    Assignee: Texaco Inc.
    Inventors: Robert H. Jenkins, Jr., William M. Sweeney
  • Patent number: D810700
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Rain Bird Corporation
    Inventors: Robert H. Jenkins, John E. Price, Adolfo Meza-Guinea, Paul E. Lierheimer, Charles S. Curbbun, Lee-Anne Stossell, William J. Leach