Patents by Inventor Tom King

Tom King 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: 11537086
    Abstract: A pulsar based timing synchronization method and system are disclosed. In one example, a method includes receiving, by a pulsar signal receiver device, a pulse signal emitted from one or more celestial objects and processing, by the pulsar signal receiver device, the pulse signal to discipline a local clock to determine an accurate time output. The method also includes generating, by the pulsar signal receiver device, a timing synchronization signal based on the determined accurate time output. The method further includes providing, by the pulsar signal receiver device, the timing synchronization signal to at least one of a local power system device and a timing distribution network server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignees: University of Tennessee Research Foundation, UT-Battelle, LLC
    Inventors: Jiecheng Zhao, Yilu Liu, Yong Liu, Peter Louis Fuhr, Tom King, He Yin, Lingwei Zhan, Marissa Morales-Rodriguez, Wenxuan Yao
  • Publication number: 20190332067
    Abstract: A pulsar based timing synchronization method and system are disclosed. In one example, a method includes receiving, by a pulsar signal receiver device, a pulse signal emitted from one or more celestial objects and processing, by the pulsar signal receiver device, the pulse signal to discipline a local clock to determine an accurate time output. The method also includes generating, by the pulsar signal receiver device, a timing synchronization signal based on the determined accurate time output. The method further includes providing, by the pulsar signal receiver device, the timing synchronization signal to at least one of a local power system device and a timing distribution network server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Jiecheng Zhao, Yilu Liu, Yong Liu, Peter Louis Fuhr, Tom King, He Yin, Lingwei Zhan, Marissa Morales-Rodriguez, Wenxuan Yao
  • Patent number: 8643996
    Abstract: A fine arrestor having a body with a bore there through, an inner conductor within the bore, an inner conductor capacitor within the bore coupled between a surge portion of the inner conductor and a protected portion of the inner conductor, and an inner conductor inductor within the bore coupled electrically in parallel with the inner conductor capacitor. A first shorting portion coupled between the surge portion of the inner conductor and the body and a second shorting portion coupled between the protected portion of the inner conductor and the body, for conducting a surge to ground. Also, other coaxial in-line assemblies may be formed incorporating the inner conductor cavity for isolation of enclosed electrical components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Andrew LLC
    Inventors: Frank A Harwath, Tom King, Joon Lee
  • Publication number: 20120188678
    Abstract: A fine arrestor having a body with a bore there through, an inner conductor within the bore, an inner conductor capacitor within the bore coupled between a surge portion of the inner conductor and a protected portion of the inner conductor, and an inner conductor inductor within the bore coupled electrically in parallel with the inner conductor capacitor. A first shorting portion coupled between the surge portion of the inner conductor and the body and a second shorting portion coupled between the protected portion of the inner conductor and the body, for conducting a surge to ground. Also, other coaxial in-line assemblies may be formed incorporating the inner conductor cavity for isolation of enclosed electrical components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: ANDREW LLC
    Inventors: Frank Harwath, Tom King, Joon Lee
  • Patent number: 8164877
    Abstract: A fine arrestor having a body with a bore there through, an inner conductor within the bore, an inner conductor capacitor within the bore coupled between a surge portion of the inner conductor and a protected portion of the inner conductor, and an inner conductor inductor within the bore coupled electrically in parallel with the inner conductor capacitor. A first shorting portion coupled between the surge portion of the inner conductor and the body and a second shorting portion coupled between the protected portion of the inner conductor and the body, for conducting a surge to ground. Also, other coaxial in-line assemblies may be formed incorporating the inner conductor cavity for isolation of enclosed electrical components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Andrew LLC
    Inventors: Harwath A Frank, Tom King, Joon Lee
  • Publication number: 20100027181
    Abstract: A fine arrestor having a body with a bore there through, an inner conductor within the bore, an inner conductor capacitor within the bore coupled between a surge portion of the inner conductor and a protected portion of the inner conductor, and an inner conductor inductor within the bore coupled electrically in parallel with the inner conductor capacitor. A first shorting portion coupled between the surge portion of the inner conductor and the body and a second shorting portion coupled between the protected portion of the inner conductor and the body, for conducting a surge to ground. Also, other coaxial in-line assemblies may be formed incorporating the inner conductor cavity for isolation of enclosed electrical components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: CommScope, Inc. of North Carolina
    Inventors: Frank Harwath, Tom King, Joon Lee
  • Patent number: 7623332
    Abstract: A fine arrestor having a body with a bore there through, an inner conductor within the bore, an inner conductor capacitor within the bore coupled between a surge portion of the inner conductor and a protected portion of the inner conductor, and an inner conductor inductor within the bore coupled electrically in parallel with the inner conductor capacitor. A first shorting portion coupled between the surge portion of the inner conductor and the body and a second shorting portion coupled between the protected portion of the inner conductor and the body, for conducting a surge to ground. Also, other coaxial in-line assemblies may be formed incorporating the inner conductor cavity for isolation of enclosed electrical components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: Commscope, Inc. of North Carolina
    Inventors: Harwath A Frank, Tom King, Joon Lee
  • Publication number: 20090195956
    Abstract: A fine arrestor having a body with a bore there through, an inner conductor within the bore, an inner conductor capacitor within the bore coupled between a surge portion of the inner conductor and a protected portion of the inner conductor, and an inner conductor inductor within the bore coupled electrically in parallel with the inner conductor capacitor. A first shorting portion coupled between the surge portion of the inner conductor and the body and a second shorting portion coupled between the protected portion of the inner conductor and the body, for conducting a surge to ground. Also, other coaxial in-line assemblies may be formed incorporating the inner conductor cavity for isolation of enclosed electrical components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Applicant: COMMSCOPE, INC. OF NORTH CAROLINA
    Inventors: Frank Harwath, Tom King, Joon Lee
  • Publication number: 20020104587
    Abstract: A controlled nitrogen diffusion process is employed on a steel coil spring of a suspension system. One known process is that known as the Nitreg® process. Ammonia is introduced into a furnace atmosphere and nitrogen diffuses into the coil spring, creating a hardened diffusion zone which resists fatigue and fractures. The Nitreg® nitrogen diffusion process is a computer controlled menu driven process which continually monitors the process parameters. By regulating the nitriding potential, the monitored process parameters are automatically adjusted to achieve optimal results. The nitriding potential is the tendency of nitrogen to be absorbed by steel and is expressed as the ratio of the partial pressure of ammonia to the partial pressure of hydrogen. Additionally, the depth of the white compound layer can be regulated or eliminated, reducing distortions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Publication date: August 8, 2002
    Inventors: Leo Medeiros, Tom King
  • Patent number: D333049
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1993
    Inventor: Tom King
  • Patent number: D359585
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 20, 1995
    Inventor: Tom King