Patents by Inventor Ron Easter

Ron Easter 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).

  • Portable handheld electronic article surveillance and scanner device
    Patent number: 7051943
    Abstract: A handheld combined electronic article surveillance (EAS) and barcode scanner device. The device may be configured for wireless communication with a point of sale network so that is entirely portable within a protected area. The device may include a capacitor disposed in handle at a proximal end of the device and an antenna may be disposed at a distal end of the device. A base station may be provided for receiving the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Assignee: Sensormatic Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Steven V. Leone, Larry Canipe, Timothy J. Relihan, Rich Labit, Ron Easter, Armando Varela
  • Portable handheld electronic article surveillance and scanner device
    Publication number: 20040046027
    Abstract: A handheld combined electronic article surveillance (EAS) and barcode scanner device. The device may be configured for wireless communication with a point of sale network so that is entirely portable within a protected area. The device may include a capacitor disposed in handle at a proximal end of the device and an antenna may be disposed at a distal end of the device. A base station may be provided for receiving the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2003
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Inventors: Steven V. Leone, Larry Canipe, Timothy J. Relihan, Rich Labit, Ron Easter, Armando Varela
  • Activation/deactivation system and method for electronic article surveillance markers for use on a conveyor
    Patent number: 5973606
    Abstract: A system and method for setting the activation state of electronic article surveillance markers, tags, and labels being transported on a conveyor system is provided. The system includes a pair of electromagnetic transmitting coils mountable on opposite sides of a conventional conveyor section, an electronic controller, and can include a remote external controller for manual operation. The electromagnetic transmitting coils are mounted within sensor housings that include one or more sensors to automatically sense an article traveling on the conveyor system and trigger the transmission of preselected activation or deactivation electromagnetic pulses when the article is in the proper location. The system can include an inhibiting sensor input to prevent the automatic transmission of an activation/deactivation pulse for specific preselected articles. The system includes a logic scheme to preselect and shape the activation or deactivation electromagnetic pulse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1999
    Assignee: Sensormatic Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Steve R. Maitin, Ron Easter