Patents by Inventor Todd K. Roper
Todd K. Roper 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).
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Patent number: 11931690Abstract: An ionization device may be configured to be portable, and to rest on a surface such as a floor or desk top. The ionization device includes an air-intake port, an ion generator, an ozone catalyst for removing at least some ozone from air, and an air discharge. Air enters the device through the air-intake port, and at least some of the air is ionized to remove particulates. The air is then moved past or through the ozone catalyst to remove at least some of the ozone from the air. A controller may be used to monitor particulates, temperature, humidity, and/or other relevant factors and/or to adjust the ionization level.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: IONaer International Arizona, LLCInventors: Timothy M. Bender, Brian K. Roper, Todd K. Roper, Perry Pauley
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Publication number: 20230266032Abstract: A system or method utilizes one or more outside sensors to measure one or more outside air parameters, and optionally one or more inside sensors to measure inside air parameters. A processor is configured to at least partially control the operation of an air cleaner based on at least one of the one or more outside air paraments, or a comparison of at least one of the one or more outside air parameters to at least of one of the one or more inside air parameters. The system and method may use artificial intelligence to provide additional information to the controller to assist in controlling the air cleaner.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2022Publication date: August 24, 2023Applicant: IONaer International Arizona, LLCInventors: Timothy M. Bender, Perry Pauley, Brian Keith Roper, Todd K. Roper
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Patent number: 11686195Abstract: A system includes a surface device, preferably positioned on a surface, a downhole device, and a wireline communications system. A downlink communication between the surface device and the downhole device occurs via Hopped Frequency Shift Keying (HFSK) voltage-modulated signals. An optional uplink communication between the downhole device and the surface device may occur via Frequency Shift Keying (FSK) current-modulated signals. The downhole device may comprise an addressable switch.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2022Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: Acuity Technical Designs, LLCInventors: Roger Jackson, Brian Keith Roper, Todd K. Roper
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Publication number: 20230186709Abstract: An intelligent lock, overlock, and lock system can be electrically controlled to open and close one or more locks. The lock, lock system, and method may function on a frequency selected to avoid cross talk, which permits numerous locks to function simultaneously on the same central system with little interruption or delay. A lock may be used as an overlock for an existing lock or be a primary lock and may include a pivoting engagement structure that engages a locking mechanism to provide added strength.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2023Publication date: June 15, 2023Applicant: Acuity Technical Designs, LLCInventors: Brian K. Roper, Todd K. Roper, Daniel Blanc-Gonnet
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Patent number: 11619119Abstract: A gun-tube extension has (1) a body portion, (2) a first end configured to connect to an end cap of a gun tube, and (3) a second end configured to be connected to a sub-assembly. The gun-tube extension may rotate either by the operation of gravity on weights or by a motor. The gun-tube extension may include an orientation-detection device, such as an accelerometer, which may be part of an addressable switch. A ground for a gun tube or gun-tube extension may include a bow spring attached to and in electrical communication with the gun tube housing or the gun-tube extension housing. An end cap may include indexing indicia to orient a gun tube to a desired rotational position and/or may be structured to fit different diameter gun tubes.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2021Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: Integrated Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Brian Keith Roper, Todd K. Roper
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Patent number: 11580807Abstract: An intelligent lock, overlock, and lock system can be electrically controlled to open and close one or more locks. The lock, lock system, and method may function on a frequency selected to avoid cross talk, which permits numerous locks to function simultaneously on the same central system with little interruption or delay. A lock may be used as an overlock for an existing lock or be a primary lock and may include a pivoting engagement structure that engages a locking mechanism to provide added strength.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2021Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: Integrated Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Brian K. Roper, Todd K. Roper, Daniel Blanc-Gonnet
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Patent number: 11577195Abstract: Ionization systems and methods include moving air into contact with one or more ion generators and then past an ozone removal assembly to remove at least some ozone from the air. The air may be moved by a fan and may be filtered before contacting the one or more ion generators. The amount of one or more of the following of the air may be measured: the amount of ions, particulates, temperature, humidity, and other relevant factors. The ionization amount may be adjusted based on one or more of the measured amounts. The one or more ion generators and ozone removal assembly may be constructed as part of a single unit so they can be removed and replaced easily.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2019Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: IONaer International Arizona, LLCInventors: Timothy M. Bender, Perry Pauley, Brian K. Roper, Todd K. Roper
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Publication number: 20220195867Abstract: A system includes a surface device, preferably positioned on a surface, a downhole device, and a wireline communications system. A downlink communication between the surface device and the downhole device occurs via Hopped Frequency Shift Keying (HFSK) voltage-modulated signals. An optional uplink communication between the downhole device and the surface device may occur via Frequency Shift Keying (FSK) current-modulated signals. The downhole device may comprise an addressable switch.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2022Publication date: June 23, 2022Applicant: Integrated Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Roger Jackson, Brian Keith Roper, Todd K. Roper
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Patent number: 11331622Abstract: Ionization systems and methods include moving air into contact with one or more ion generators and then past an ozone removal assembly to remove at least some ozone from the air. The air may be moved by a fan and may be filtered before contacting the one or more ion generators. The amount of one or more of the following of the air may be measured: the amount of ions, particulates, temperature, humidity, and other relevant factors. The ionization amount may be adjusted based on one or more of the measured amounts. The one or more ion generators and ozone removal assembly may be constructed as part of a single unit so they can be removed and replaced easily.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2019Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: IONaer International Arizona, LLCInventors: Timothy M. Bender, Perry Pauley, Brian K. Roper, Todd K. Roper
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Publication number: 20210366220Abstract: An intelligent lock, overlock, and lock system can be electrically controlled to open and close one or more locks. The lock, lock system, and method may function on a frequency selected to avoid cross talk, which permits numerous locks to function simultaneously on the same central system with little interruption or delay. A lock may be used as an overlock for an existing lock or be a primary lock and may include a pivoting engagement structure that engages a locking mechanism to provide added strength.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Applicant: Integrated Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Brian K. Roper, Todd K. Roper, Daniel Blanc-Gonnet
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Patent number: 11170597Abstract: An intelligent lock, overlock, and lock system can be electrically controlled to open and close one or more locks. The lock, lock system, and method may function on a frequency selected to avoid cross talk, which permits numerous locks to function simultaneously on the same central system with little interruption or delay. A lock may be used as an overlock for an existing lock or be a primary lock and may include a pivoting engagement structure that engages a locking mechanism to provide added strength.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2020Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: Integrated Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Brian K. Roper, Todd K. Roper, Daniel Blanc-Gonnet
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Publication number: 20210332996Abstract: An air ionization unit is provided to ionize air to remove particulates and to release cleaned air. Air moves into the air ionization unit where it may be first filtered by an air intake filter. The air is moved, preferably by a fan, into contact with an ion generator, where the air is ionized. One or more (such as two) other fans may be used to provide airflow to (1) at least partially remove ions emanating from the air that has been exposed to the ion generator, and (2) to push the cleaned air through one or more ozone filters and out of the air ionization unit. The air ionization unit may also include an outgoing air filter, and one or more doors to access the air intake filter and/or the air ionization unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2021Publication date: October 28, 2021Applicant: IONaer International Arizona, LLCInventors: Timothy Mark Bender, Perry Pauley, Brian Keith Roper, Todd K. Roper
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Publication number: 20210236988Abstract: An ionization device may be configured to be portable, and to rest on a surface such as a floor or desk top. The ionization device includes an air-intake port, an ion generator, an ozone catalyst for removing at least some ozone from air, and an air discharge. Air enters the device through the air-intake port, and at least some of the air is ionized to remove particulates. The air is then moved past or through the ozone catalyst to remove at least some of the ozone from the air. A controller may be used to monitor particulates, temperature, humidity, and/or other relevant factors and/or to adjust the ionization level.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2021Publication date: August 5, 2021Applicant: IONaer International Arizona, LLCInventors: Timothy M. Bender, Brian K. Roper, Todd K. Roper, Perry Pauley
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Patent number: 11007478Abstract: An ionization device may be configured to be portable, and to rest on a surface such as a floor or desk top. The ionization device includes an air-intake port, an ion generator, an ozone catalyst for removing at least some ozone from air, and an air discharge. Air enters the device through the air-intake port, and at least some of the air is ionized to remove particulates. The air is then moved past or through the ozone catalyst to remove at least some of the ozone from the air. A controller may be used to monitor particulates, temperature, humidity, and/or other relevant factors and/or to adjust the ionization level.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2019Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: IONaer International Arizona, LLCInventors: Timothy M. Bender, Brian K. Roper, Todd K. Roper, Perry Pauley
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Publication number: 20210019972Abstract: An intelligent lock, overlock, and lock system can be electrically controlled to open and close one or more locks. The lock, lock system, and method may function on a frequency selected to avoid cross talk, which permits numerous locks to function simultaneously on the same central system with little interruption or delay. A lock may be used as an overlock for an existing lock or be a primary lock and may include a pivoting engagement structure that engages a locking mechanism to provide added strength.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2020Publication date: January 21, 2021Applicant: Integrated Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Brian K. Roper, Todd K. Roper, Daniel Blanc-Gonnet
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Patent number: 10677375Abstract: Some embodiments provide irrigation valve control apparatuses comprising: a solenoid configured to cooperate with a plunger; an input stimulus source coupled with the solenoid and configured to apply an input stimulus while a plunger drive signal is not being applied and that is sufficiently small to not cause the plunger to move; sampling circuitry configured to measure one or more voltage measurements corresponding to one or more voltages across the solenoid, wherein the one or more voltage measurements are dependent upon the current position of the plunger relative to the solenoid; and control circuitry cooperated with the sampling circuitry to receive the one or more voltage measurements from the sampling circuitry, wherein the control circuitry is configured to determine whether the plunger is in one of the open and closed positions based on the one or more voltage measurements.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2019Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventors: Manuel J. Ferrer Herrera, Steven M. Lurcott, Todd K. Roper
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Patent number: 10609877Abstract: Some embodiments provide irrigation valve control apparatuses comprising: multiple terminals coupled with a multi-wire path; a first charge storage circuitry electrically coupled with at least one of the multiple terminals, wherein the first charge storage circuitry is configured to be charged by a voltage on the multi-wire path; a control circuitry configured to determine the voltage on the multi-wire path; and a boost circuitry controlled by the control circuitry, wherein the control circuitry in response to determining that the voltage on the multi-wire path is below a threshold activates the boost circuitry to increase a voltage stored by the first charge storage circuitry.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2017Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventors: Manuel J. Ferrer Herrera, Steven M. Lurcott, Todd K. Roper
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Publication number: 20200009502Abstract: Ionization systems and methods include moving air into contact with one or more ion generators and then past an ozone removal assembly to remove at least some ozone from the air. The air may be moved by a fan and may be filtered before contacting the one or more ion generators. The amount of one or more of the following of the air may be measured: the amount of ions, particulates, temperature, humidity, and other relevant factors. The ionization amount may be adjusted based on one or more of the measured amounts. The one or more ion generators and ozone removal assembly may be constructed as part of a single unit so they can be removed and replaced easily.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicant: IONaer International Arizona, LLCInventors: Timothy M. Bender, Perry Pauley, Brian K. Roper, Todd K. Roper
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Publication number: 20200009503Abstract: Ionization systems and methods include moving air into contact with one or more ion generators and then past an ozone removal assembly to remove at least some ozone from the air. The air may be moved by a fan and may be filtered before contacting the one or more ion generators. The amount of one or more of the following of the air may be measured: the amount of ions, particulates, temperature, humidity, and other relevant factors. The ionization amount may be adjusted based on one or more of the measured amounts. The one or more ion generators and ozone removal assembly may be constructed as part of a single unit so they can be removed and replaced easily.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventors: Timothy M. Bender, Perry Pauley, Brian K. Roper, Todd K. Roper
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Publication number: 20190374669Abstract: An ionization device may be configured to be portable, and to rest on a surface such as a floor or desk top. The ionization device includes an air-intake port, an ion generator, an ozone catalyst for removing at least some ozone from air, and an air discharge. Air enters the device through the air-intake port, and at least some of the air is ionized to remove particulates. The air is then moved past or through the ozone catalyst to remove at least some of the ozone from the air. A controller may be used to monitor particulates, temperature, humidity, and/or other relevant factors and/or to adjust the ionization level.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2019Publication date: December 12, 2019Applicant: IONaer International Arizona, LLCInventors: Timothy M. Bender, Brian K. Roper, Todd K. Roper