Patents by Inventor Thomas E. Ricks

Thomas E. Ricks 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).

  • Patent number: 8923779
    Abstract: Systems and methods for tuning an antenna for a frequency modulation (FM) transceiver are provided. A representative system includes: a network of electrical adjustable passive components that receives and sends radio frequency (RF) signals to a receiver circuitry via the network of electrical adjustable passive components. The receiver circuitry determines the received signal strength indication (RSSI) of the RF signal. The system further includes a transmitter circuitry that transmits RF signals via the network of electrical adjustable passive components, and a peak detector circuitry that receives and determines a voltage output of the RF signals from the variable capacitors. An auto-tune circuitry receives the RSSI and output value from the receiver circuitry and the peak detector circuitry, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: CSR Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Noshir Dubash, Thomas E. Ricks, Jr., Richard J. McConnell
  • Publication number: 20130210373
    Abstract: Systems and methods for tuning an antenna for a frequency modulation (FM) transceiver are provided. A representative system includes: a network of electrical adjustable passive components that receives and sends radio frequency (RF) signals to a receiver circuitry via the network of electrical adjustable passive components. The receiver circuitry determines the received signal strength indication (RSSI) of the RF signal. The system further includes a transmitter circuitry that transmits RF signals via the network of electrical adjustable passive components, and a peak detector circuitry that receives and determines a voltage output of the RF signals from the variable capacitors. An auto-tune circuitry receives the RSSI and output value from the receiver circuitry and the peak detector circuitry, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: CSR TECHNOLOGY INC.
    Inventors: Noshir Dubash, Thomas E. Ricks, JR., Richard J. McConnell
  • Patent number: 8270921
    Abstract: Systems and methods for tuning an antenna for a frequency modulation (FM) transceiver are provided. A representative system includes: a network of electrical adjustable passive components that receives and sends radio frequency (RF) signals to a receiver circuitry via the network of electrical adjustable passive components. The receiver circuitry determines the received signal strength indication (RSSI) of the RF signal. The system further includes a transmitter circuitry that transmits RF signals via the network of electrical adjustable passive components, and a peak detector circuitry that receives and determines a voltage output of the RF signals from the variable capacitors. An auto-tune circuitry receives the RSSI and output value from the receiver circuitry and the peak detector circuitry, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: CSR Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Noshir Dubash, Thomas E. Ricks, Jr., Richard J. McConnell
  • Publication number: 20100273441
    Abstract: Systems and methods for tuning an antenna for a frequency modulation (FM) transceiver are provided. A representative system includes: a network of electrical adjustable passive components that receives and sends radio frequency (RF) signals to a receiver circuitry via the network of electrical adjustable passive components. The receiver circuitry determines the received signal strength indication (RSSI) of the RF signal. The system further includes a transmitter circuitry that transmits RF signals via the network of electrical adjustable passive components, and a peak detector circuitry that receives and determines a voltage output of the RF signals from the variable capacitors. An auto-tune circuitry receives the RSSI and output value from the receiver circuitry and the peak detector circuitry, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2009
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Applicant: SIRF Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Noshir Dubash, Thomas E. Ricks, JR., Richard J. McConnell
  • Patent number: 6009945
    Abstract: An oil well tool for installation in a production tubing string to provide valved gas communication between the interior of the tubing string and the annulus between the tubing string and casing for improving production from the well. The tool includes a thick walled tubular body for in-line threaded connection in a tubing string and includes valved passageways for the automatic transfer of gas from the annulus into the interior of the tubing string when the pressure in the annulus exceeds the pressure in the tubing string by a designed differential. The tool can be installed in the well in various arrangements for improving production of the well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2000
    Assignee: T-Rex Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas E. Ricks
  • Patent number: 5893415
    Abstract: A gas diverter tool is disclosed for use in improving the operation of an oil and gas well that has cracks, holes or leaks in the casing. The tool includes a thick walled tubular body for in-line threaded connection within a tubing string below a packer carried by the tubing string. The thick wall of the tubular body includes four circumferentially spaced passageways extending longitudinally therethrough to provide gas inlet openings. The upper ends of the passageways are removably closed, and the lower ends are diametrically reduced to provide valve seats. Spherical check valves are loosely received within the passageways above to seat downwardly against the valve seats. Elongated wiper rods are loosely slidable in the passageways and downwardly abut against the ball valves to hold the check valves closes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1999
    Assignee: T-Rex Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas E. Ricks