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  • System and method for enabling secure access to a program of a headless server device
    Patent number: 7698555
    Abstract: Provided is a system and method for enabling secure access to a desired end-point server program of at least one end-point server program. The system includes a server having a security server program and the end-point server programs, and a client. During operation, the server establishes a first connection with the client via a known port, causes an end-point program applet and web page associated with the desired end-point server program to be forwarded to the client. While executing the security server program, the server: verifies client access rights via a first encryption means, generates, encrypts and transmits to the client a random port number and a session key, and detects establishment of a second connection between the client and a random port of the server. The second connection enables secure access by the client to the desired end-point server program using a second encryption means and the session key.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Ping Jiang, Kevin L. Carson
  • Miter clamp
    Patent number: 9393765
    Abstract: A miter clamp is provided which includes a paddle with a non-slip surface that can be placed on a miter-cut piece of material. The paddle is connected to a channel structure that has disposed therein a shaft assembly, which has connected to it a lower material holding structure that holds a second miter-cut piece of material. The shaft assembly is locked into place by a position lock that is attached to the paddle, with a position lock tab that contacts the shaft assembly and restricts movement of the shaft assembly. The relative position of the shaft assembly to the paddle can be changed such that the first and second miter-cut pieces can be brought in contact with each other. Other structures allowing for the fine movement of the shaft assembly are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Imni Cubed, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin D Pridemore, Larry L. Livingston, Jr.
  • Network access gateway
    Patent number: 10469447
    Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to systems and methods for utilizing network access gateways to control access to devices or sub-networks. More particularly, but not exclusively, the present disclosure describes network access gateways configured to enable or disable communications circuits in a communication path or alter a network topology. In one embodiment, a network access gateway may include a first communication port, a second communication port, and a control port. Control logic may be in communication with the first communication port, the second communication port, and the control port. Further, the control logic may be configured to interrupt electrical communication between the first communication port and the second communication port based on input received from the control port in a first state, and to enable electrical communication between the first communication port and the second communication port based on input received from the control port in a second state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin L. Carson, Thomas M. Bartman
  • NETWORK ACCESS GATEWAY
    Publication number: 20160277216
    Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to systems and methods for utilizing network access gateways to control access to devices or sub-networks. More particularly, but not exclusively, the present disclosure describes network access gateways configured to enable or disable communications circuits in a communication path or alter a network topology. In one embodiment, a network access gateway may include a first communication port, a second communication port, and a control port. Control logic may be in communication with the first communication port, the second communication port, and the control port. Further, the control logic may be configured to interrupt electrical communication between the first communication port and the second communication port based on input received from the control port in a first state, and to enable electrical communication between the first communication port and the second communication port based on input received from the control port in a second state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: Kevin L. Carson, Thomas M. Bartman
  • Cooling system pressure testing device for leak detection
    Patent number: 5557966
    Abstract: The invention concerns a cooling system pressure testing device for the purpose of leak detection. The device has a bladder with a passage extending therethrough. The bladder may be inflated to lock it within an opening in an object to be pressure tested and once inflated fluid may be passed through the passage to pressurize the object being tested.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1996
    Inventor: Kevin A. Corry
  • Printable tag with integral fastener
    Patent number: 6189935
    Abstract: The printable substrate of biaxially multi-layered laminate material is perforated to define an integral strap having a free end for insertion into a crescent-cut slotted opening. An additional perforation defines an optional, removable index card that may be printed upon when the tag itself is printed. The tag substrate may be provided as a continuous web that has been perforated to define multiple tags, suitable for printing and dispensing by automated mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2001
    Assignee: Lowry Computer Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John Carson Oberholzer, Kevin Charles Lacek
  • Redundant system for interactively evaluating the capabilities of multiple test subjects to perform a task utilizing a computerized test system
    Patent number: 5170362
    Abstract: A redundant interactive subject evaluation system composed of multiple, distinct test sites containing multiple test stations, nodes which interconnect several test sites and a single integrating evaluating hub into which flows all site and node data. The system is operable to receive dial-in telecommunications data from any remote test site location including transportation vehicles in transit by air, water, or land. System reliability is high with continued node and test site activity even during overall system outages. The performance evaluation test runs on the test stations at the individual sites interactively evaluating the performance capabilities of multiple subjects by comparing the test subjects' hub data stored as historical performance characteristics with their new test results secured at the test stations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1992
    Assignee: Atlantic Richfield Company
    Inventors: Howard L. Greenberg, Ensor Rodriguez
  • Line switch control circuit arrangement for telephone subset
    Patent number: 5384837
    Abstract: A line switch control circuit for a telephone subset comprising a line switch (2), a hook switch mode detector (TR4), a voltage sensing circuit (TR5) having at least two inputs (D and F), and a dialler chip (3) having a CMOS push-pull pulse output (DP). The circuit ensures that when the subset is in the on-hook mode, on the one hand, an appropriate level of current is drawn from the exchange line (L1, L2) to energise the dialler chip (3), and on the other hand, the line switch (2) remains non-conducting during on-hook mode.In the off-hook mode, the circuit renders the line switch non-conducting during breaks in dialling signals as well as during flashes by diverting current from the line switch into the pulse output (D) of the dialler chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 24, 1995
    Assignee: Alcatel Australia Limited
    Inventor: Ronald C. S. Fox
  • ARC DEVICES AND MOVING ARC COUPLES
    Publication number: 20130162136
    Abstract: An apparatus for a first electrode and a second electrode. The first and second electrode support an arc that conducts electric current between the first and second electrode. A shape of at least one of the first and second electrode, after an arc is established between the first and second electrode, expand at least one of an arc footprint of the arc on at least one of the first and second electrode and an arc column of the arc between the first and second electrode as the electric current between the first and second electrode increases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Inventors: David A. Baldwin, Kevin L. Brown, Carson R.L. Brown
  • Apparatus and method for determining the ability of an individual to perform a task
    Patent number: 5103408
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for testing individuals to determine their capability of conducting predetermined tasks. A base line is generated which is unique to each individual to whom the test is to be presented. The individual's current response to the battery of tests is compared by using an algorithm with the individual's base line to determine impairment of the individual. The algorithm is statistically designed to pass individuals relative to their base line performance level while eliminating all false negatives. When an individual tests positive, the test is repeated one or more times and the results compared using an algorithm which is statistically designed to pass individuals relative to their individual base line performance levels while eliminating all false positives. Such is accomplished by providing a source of images randomly and non-repetitively to a screen for recognition and response by the individual being tested.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1992
    Assignee: Atlantic Richfield Company
    Inventors: Howard L. Greenberg, Samuel Moise, Robert D. O'Donnell, Ensor Rodriguez
  • Computer graphics pixel processing system
    Patent number: 4873515
    Abstract: A line-filtering antialiasing apparatus for a computer graphics display, with a set of parallel pixel processors functioning independently in a line drawing system and with plotting apparatus assigning individual pixels to the processors so as to track to the line. An optimum number of sixteen processors filter proximity data based on the vertical distance from a pixel center to the line center for shading pixels to gray-scale intensity in an area of influence four pixels wide. Line terminations are extended and shaded at the termination area. Pixel values for individual lines are summed to develop a total display image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1989
    Assignee: Evans & Sutherland Computer Corporation
    Inventors: Calvin M. Dickson, Kevin C. Rushforth
  • Lid orienting machine
    Patent number: 5042639
    Abstract: An apparatus for handling a plurality of lids or other thin objects having two discrete sides, such as a top and bottom, for delivering then in a common orientation includes a conveyor for carrying the lids along the apparatus from an inlet end to a discharge end and an air jet nozzle which directs compressed air to engage at least some of the lids to shift them to an opposing angle of inclination. The conveyor includes orienting belts which are directed over rollers and pulleys whereby the lids, after at least some have been shifted, are returned to a substantially horizontal position when delivered at the discharge end. Two sets of orienting bells are supported by the rollers and pulleys to effect a V-shaped support adjacent the air jet nozzle so that the lids are supported in either alternate opposing angle of repose. The air jet nozzle may alternatively operate continuously or be actuatable by an electric eye whereby discrete jets of air may be directed toward the lip of a lid to thereby orient it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1991
    Assignee: Carson Burger Weekly, Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis Guinn, David E. Carson, Steven E. Corwine, Kevin J. Anzek
  • Solenoid pneumatic valve
    Patent number: 5497975
    Abstract: A solenoid valve for use in controlling the flow of pneumatic fluid under pressure between a pair of flow ports defined by a housing. The flow of fluid is controlled by a spool disposed within a bore and is movable between first and second positions. When in one of the first and second positions, the spool blocks communication between the ports and when in the other of those positions it allows communication between the flow ports. The spool is reciprocated by a motor means which includes a core of magnetic material connected to the spool so that when the motor is energized, the spool is placed in one of its first and second positions and when the motor is de-energized, a spring moves the spool to the other of its positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1996
    Assignee: HR Textron Inc.
    Inventor: Muchlis Achmad
  • Current sensing method and apparatus for a multi-phase brushless DC motor
    Patent number: 5142208
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for monitoring bi-directional currents in a multi-phase brushless DC motor. The current in each separate phase is separately monitored to generate a feedback signal that is used to dynamically adjust the instantaneous levels of the winding currents in accordance with a specified torque required of the motor. Both negative and positive currents in the motor windings are monitored at all times to provide precision control of the feedback signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1992
    Assignee: Storage Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin S. Curran, James C. Faulk, Philip L. Lloyd-Davies, Steven G. Trabert
  • Microlenses for Multibeam Arrays of Optoelectronic Devices for High Frequency Operation
    Publication number: 20130266326
    Abstract: A VCSEL array device formed of a monolithic array of raised VCSELs on an electrical contact and raised inactive regions connected to the electrical contact. The VCSELs can be spaced symmetrically or asymmetrically, in a manner to improve power or speed, or in phase and in parallel. The raised VCSELs and raised inactive regions are positioned between the electrical contact and an electrical waveguide. The VCSELs may be separated into subarrays and each VCSEL may be covered with an integrated or bonded microlens for directing light without external lenses. The microlenses may be offset to collect or collimate light and may be shaped to form various lens profiles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicant: Trilumina Corporation
    Inventors: John R. Joseph, Richard F. Carson, Mial E. Warren, Kevin L. Lear
  • Microlenses for multibeam arrays of optoelectronic devices for high frequency operation
    Patent number: 8995493
    Abstract: A VCSEL array device formed of a monolithic array of raised VCSELs on an electrical contact and raised inactive regions connected to the electrical contact. The VCSELs can be spaced symmetrically or asymmetrically, in a manner to improve power or speed, or in phase and in parallel. The raised VCSELs and raised inactive regions are positioned between the electrical contact and an electrical waveguide. The VCSELs may be separated into subarrays and each VCSEL may be covered with an integrated or bonded microlens for directing light without external lenses. The microlenses may be offset to collect or collimate light and may be shaped to form various lens profiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: TriLumina Corp.
    Inventors: John R. Joseph, Richard F. Carson, Mial E. Warren, Kevin L. Lear
  • High brightness pulsed VCSEL sources
    Patent number: 8995485
    Abstract: A VCSEL device having a mesa for generating laser light includes a centralized thermal containment area and a thermal discharge area surrounding the centralized thermal containment area. The device includes a thermal lensing structure for enhancing or controlling heat flow within the centralized thermal containment area and the thermal discharge area and creating and maintaining an index of refraction between the centralized thermal containment area and the thermal discharge area. The VCSEL device operates as a multimode device when driven at a first current in a continuous wave and the VCSEL device operates as a single mode device when driven at a second current at a pulse rate shorter than an overall thermal time constant of the VCSEL device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: TriLumina Corp.
    Inventors: John R. Joseph, Rich Carson, Mial E. Warren, Kevin L. Lear, Tom Wilcox
  • HIGH BRIGHTNESS PULSED VCSEL SOURCES
    Publication number: 20150063387
    Abstract: A VCSEL device having a mesa for generating laser light includes a centralized thermal containment area and a thermal discharge area surrounding the centralized thermal containment area. The device includes a thermal lensing structure for enhancing or controlling heat flow within the centralized thermal containment area and the thermal discharge area and creating and maintaining an index of refraction between the centralized thermal containment area and the thermal discharge area. The VCSEL device operates as a multimode device when driven at a first current in a continuous wave and the VCSEL device operates as a single mode device when driven at a second current at a pulse rate shorter than an overall thermal time constant of the VCSEL device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2013
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: Trilumina Corporation
    Inventors: John R. Joseph, Rich Carson, Mial E. Warren, Kevin L. Lear, Tom Wilcox
  • Electrical contact
    Patent number: 9033750
    Abstract: An electrical contact is provided for mating with a mating contact. The electrical contact includes a base extending a length along a central longitudinal axis, and an arm extending a length outward from the base along the central longitudinal of the base. The arm includes a first mating bump and a second mating bump. The first and second mating bumps have respective first and second mating surfaces. The arm is configured to engage the mating contact at each of the first and second mating surfaces to establish an electrical connection with the mating contact. The first mating surface of the first mating bump is spaced apart along the length of the arm from the second mating surface of the second mating bump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignees: TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, MERCURY SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Keith Edwin Miller, Chong Hun Yi, Matthew Richard McAlonis, Kevin Thackston, Dustin Carson Belack, Albert Tsang, Nicholas Paul Ruffini, Darryl J. McKenney, Erica L. Ouellette
  • AR upper receiver tool
    Patent number: D870840
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: NcSTAR Inc.
    Inventors: Carson Cheng, Michael Cheng, Richard Thomas
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