Patents by Inventor Tim Crawford

Tim Crawford 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: 8145575
    Abstract: A method for peer-to-peer sharing of job applicant verification data over a network includes a computerized central exchange that interfaces with requesters, providers, and job applicants. The exchange manages the interactions of each requester, provider, and job applicant by providing access to a communication channel depending on the classification of requester, provider, and job applicant. The communication channel may be an online interface, a facsimile interface, or an electronically stored data interface. Data stored in the database is used in completing subsequent verification requests involving that job applicant and provider. Job applicants may review and place holds on verification data before the data are transmitted to the requester. The exchange tracks the status of the verification transaction from the time of its receipt to its final disposition and may send a notice to the requester, provider, or job applicant that informs the recipient as to the status of the request.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Inventors: Craig Johnson, Tim Crawford, Bryan Riddle
  • Patent number: 7134189
    Abstract: A connector for coaxial cable, and a tool and method for connecting coaxial cable. The connector may have a projection configured to extend into a channel defined by an inner conductor of the coaxial cable and to engage an inner surface of the inner conductor; and a lip configured to engage an outer surface of the inner conductor when the projection extends into the channel. The lip and the projection configured to limit the movement of the inner conductor relative to the outer conductor. The tool and method may be used to displace insulation adjacent the lead end of the inner conductor or outer conductor to facilitate connection of the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: Andrew Corporation
    Inventors: Larry Buenz, Tom McNamara, Tim Crawford
  • Patent number: 7028395
    Abstract: A connector for coaxial cable, and a tool and method for connecting coaxial cable. The connector may have a projection configured to extend into a channel defined by an inner conductor of the coaxial cable and to engage an inner surface of the inner conductor; and a lip configured to engage an outer surface of the inner conductor when the projection extends into the channel. The lip and the projection configured to limit the movement of the inner conductor relative to the outer conductor. The tool and method may be used to displace insulation adjacent the lead end of the inner conductor or outer conductor to facilitate connection of the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: Andrew Corporation
    Inventors: Larry Buenz, Tom McNamara, Tim Crawford
  • Publication number: 20050239324
    Abstract: A sealing assembly for a cable to apparatus interconnection formed by a plurality of shells adapted to mate together, surrounding the interconnection within an interconnection space. When mated together, the shells forming openings for the cable and the apparatus at an apparatus end and a cable end, respectively. A gasket mounted to each shell along a mating surface between the shells and along the openings environmentally seals the interconnection space. A locking rib projecting inward from the shell(s) may be applied to rotationally interlock a coupling nut of the interconnection with the sealing assembly. In a two shell embodiment, a locking band positioned around an outer diameter of the mated together shells with an end to end retaining means may be used to secure the shells together. Alternatively, if three shells are used, the shells may be hinged together and a retaining means applied to join the unhinged ends together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2004
    Publication date: October 27, 2005
    Applicant: ANDREW CORPORATION
    Inventors: David Low, Albert Cox, Tim Crawford, Richard Korczak, Raymond Horvath
  • Patent number: 6955558
    Abstract: A sealing assembly for a cable to apparatus interconnection formed bya plurality of shells adapted to mate together, surrounding the interconnection within an interconnection space. When mated together, the shells forming openings for the cable and the apparatus at an apparatus end and a cable end, respectively. A gasket mounted to each shell along a mating surface between the shells and along the openings environmentally seals the interconnection space. A locking rib projecting inward from the shell(s) may be applied to rotationally interlock a coupling nut of the interconnection with the sealing assembly. In a two shell embodiment, a locking band positioned around an outer diameter of the mated together shells with an end to end retaining means may be used to secure the shells together. Alternatively, if three shells are used, the shells may be hinged together and a retaining means applied to join the unhinged ends together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2005
    Assignee: Andrew Corporation
    Inventors: David Low, Albert Cox, Tim Crawford, Richard Korczak, Raymond Horvath
  • Patent number: 6893290
    Abstract: A connector for coaxial cable, and a tool and method for connecting coaxial cable. The connector may have a projection configured to extend into a channel defined by an inner conductor of the coaxial cable and to engage an inner surface of the inner conductor; and a lip configured to engage an outer surface of the inner conductor when the projection extends into the channel. The lip and the projection configured to limit the movement of the inner conductor relative to the outer conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: Andrew Corporation
    Inventors: Larry Buenz, Tom McNamara, Tim Crawford
  • Publication number: 20040132338
    Abstract: A connector for coaxial cable, and a tool and method for connecting coaxial cable. The connector may have a projection configured to extend into a channel defined by an inner conductor of the coaxial cable and to engage an inner surface of the inner conductor; and a lip configured to engage an outer surface of the inner conductor when the projection extends into the channel. The lip and the projection configured to limit the movement of the inner conductor relative to the outer conductor. The tool and method may be used to displace insulation adjacent the lead end of the inner conductor or outer conductor to facilitate connection of the connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Larry Buenz, Tom McNamara, Tim Crawford
  • Publication number: 20040132339
    Abstract: A connector for coaxial cable, and a tool and method for connecting coaxial cable. The connector may have a projection configured to extend into a channel defined by an inner conductor of the coaxial cable and to engage an inner surface of the inner conductor; and a lip configured to engage an outer surface of the inner conductor when the projection extends into the channel. The lip and the projection configured to limit the movement of the inner conductor relative to the outer conductor. The tool and method may be used to displace insulation adjacent the lead end of the inner conductor or outer conductor to facilitate connection of the connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Larry Buenz, Tom McNamara, Tim Crawford
  • Publication number: 20040053530
    Abstract: A connector for coaxial cable, and a tool and method for connecting coaxial cable. The connector may have a projection configured to extend into a channel defined by an inner conductor of the coaxial cable and to engage an inner surface of the inner conductor; and a lip configured to engage an outer surface of the inner conductor when the projection extends into the channel. The lip and the projection configured to limit the movement of the inner conductor relative to the outer conductor. The tool and method may be used to displace insulation adjacent the lead end of the inner conductor or outer conductor to facilitate connection of the connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2002
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventors: Larry Buenz, Tom McNamara, Tim Crawford