Patents by Inventor Robert Kempf

Robert Kempf 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: 20060126705
    Abstract: In the method of processing signals, multi-path signals are received, channel estimates for the received multi-path signals are determined, and a combining operation is applied to the multi-path signals, the combining operation being a function of a correlation matrix of the received multi-path signals, a correlation matrix of estimates for channels of the received multi-path signals, a cross-correlation matrix of the channels and channel estimates for the received multi-path signals, and the channel estimates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2004
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Inventors: Rainer Bachl, Robert Kempf, Markus Philipp
  • Publication number: 20050167199
    Abstract: A portable and independently adjustable height work support device that among other uses, can be used as a portable sawhorse or as an adjunct to scaffolding in home and commercial applications. This device can be made out of wood or any other suitable materials such as plastic, fiberglass or metal. Some of the unique elements are that the vertical extensions enable the sides of the working surface to be adjusted evenly or independently at an angle. The apparatus comprises a base unit and an upper unit which comprises a horizontal member pivotally attached on both ends to vertical members that can be locked into the base unit at various heights. These vertical members are attached to the lower base using pegs or their equivalent such as screws or wedges if desired. The lower base also comprises upper and lower cross members that provide stability. For added stability, the vertical members slide up and down within the top portion of the leg assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2004
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Inventor: Robert Kempf
  • Patent number: D555465
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc
    Inventors: Mark Downing, Robert Kempf