James Douglas Tanner

US Patent:

40743110, Feb 14, 1978

Filed:

Jun 18, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/697507

Inventors:

James L. Tanner - Reseda CA
Bruno A. Rist - Northridge CA

Assignee:

Tanner Electronic Systems - Van Nuys CA

International Classification:

H04N 144

US Classification:

358118

Abstract:

A system for subscription TV security which is comprised of a scramble signal generator which adds a modulated RF carrier signal to the TV channel transmission. Preferably the frequency of the scramble signal generator is selected to fall within the band of frequencies of the TV channel between the video carrier and the audio carrier. The TV channel is transmitted to receivers encoded with the scramble signal carrier providing false and misleading information, preventing the receiver from reconstituting a coherent picture or sound while this scramble signal is present. The transmitted signal is decoded, (i. e. scramble signal removed), restoring regular reception by filtering with a sharply tuned high-Q notch filter attached to the drop line going to a TV receiver. By careful selection of the band width and attenuation of the filter and pre-emphasis of the channel band, degradation of the video information is prevented.

US Patent:

41123778, Sep 5, 1978

Filed:

Nov 15, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/741659

Inventors:

James L. Tanner - Reseda CA
Bruno A. Rist - Northridge CA

Assignee:

Tanner Electronic Systems Technology - Van Nuys CA

International Classification:

H04B 118

US Classification:

325461

Abstract:

A converter is disclosed for converting 23-channel citizens band to provide citizens band reception through a standard radio, preferably an automobile radio. The circuit is comprised of an RF amplifier and self-oscillating converter which is switched into the antenna connections of an automobile radio. Conventional auto antenna connectors facilitate easy installation. A pushbutton switch connects the citizens band converter into the line connecting the antenna with the radio. The pushbutton switch also grounds the converter output when switched to standard radio to prevent interference with standard radio reception.

US Patent:

39585425, May 25, 1976

Filed:

Mar 18, 1974

Appl. No.:

5/452235

Inventors:

James L. Tanner - Reseda CA

Assignee:

Tanner Electronics Systems Technology - Northridge CA

International Classification:

F02D 1108

US Classification:

123103E

Abstract:

An auxiliary apparatus or device for attachment to an internal combustion engine, so that at a certain point in the depression of the accelerator pedal, an increased resistance to further depression of the pedal is abruptly encountered. This point is constantly adjusted in accordance with the engine vacuum so that when engine vacuum is high, considerable depression of the pedal is permitted before the resistance is encountered, and conversely when the engine vacuum is low, the resistance point is soon encountered. This is effected by attaching one end of a cable to the throttle mechanism of the engine and attaching the other end to a vacuum actuated bellows. When the slack in the cable is taken up, added resistance is provided in the form of a loading spring, which requires increased foot pressure against the accelerator to overcome. The position at which this added foot pressure is encountered is dependent on the vacuum in the bellows, connected to the intake manifold of the engine, which determines how much slack there will be in the cable before the added resistance point is encountered by the throttle linkage.

US Patent:

42688051, May 19, 1981

Filed:

Sep 20, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/724797

Inventors:

James L. Tanner - Reseda CA
Bruno A. Rist - Northridge CA
George Sanchez - Los Angeles CA

Assignee:

Tanner Electronic Systems Technology, Inc. - Van Nuys CA

International Classification:

H01P 516
H01Q 150

US Classification:

333129

Abstract:

A circuit for coupling a citizens band transceiver and a broadcast band receiver to a standard automobile antenna. The circuit is comprised of an impedance transforming network connected in series with the standard automobile antenna and a parallel-tuned circuit in series with the broadcast band receiver. The series-tuned network is comprised of a split capacitance for stepping the impedance down from the citizens band transceiver to the lower impedance of a standard automobile antenna. The series-tuned circuit also includes a tuning coil for matching the output of the network to the particular automobile antenna. In series between the automobile antenna and the broadcast band receiver is a parallel-tuned circuit comprised of a capacitor and a tuning coil. To prevent multiplication and excessive voltages in the event the broadcast band receiver should become disconnected, a limiting resistor connects the parallel-tuned circuit to ground. The tuning coil of the impedance transforming network has a novel molded plastic tuning knob for simplifying tuning of the circuit.

US Patent:

40978940, Jun 27, 1978

Filed:

Nov 1, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/737755

Inventors:

James L. Tanner - Reseda CA
Bruno A. Rist - Northridge CA
George Sanchez - Los Angeles CA
Balazs Becht - Granada Hills CA

Assignee:

Tanner Electronics Systems Technology, Inc. - Van Nuys CA

International Classification:

H04N 144
H01H 3542
H01R 1344

US Classification:

358118

Abstract:

A secured scramble decoder filter comprised of a narrow band filter assembled on a fragile substrate and mounted in a housing wich automatically destroys the filter when any tampering is attempted. The filter is a series tuned network bridging a conductor coupled through a capacitor to a parallel tuned network, which is connected to ground. The coils for the filter are printed on a special electronic glass tube for temperature stability while the capacitors are deposited on the fragile substrate. The filter is mounted in a sealed housing in brackets with a spring, loaded to break the substrate when the device is tampered with to render it inoperative. The device is provided with a mounting screw requiring a special tool for removal so that when the device is mounted any prying in an attempt to remove the device will trigger the destruction of the filter.

US Patent:

39943127, Nov 30, 1976

Filed:

May 19, 1975

Appl. No.:

5/578448

Inventors:

James L. Tanner - Reseda CA
George Sanchez - Compton CA

Assignee:

Tanner Electronic Systems Technology, Inc. - Northridge CA

International Classification:

F16K 1520

US Classification:

137226

Abstract:

An inflation pressure regulator which automatically releases pressure above a predetermined maximum. The regulator has a tubular base extending into the hollow interior of a housing. A collar slideably mounted on the tubular base is biased against the interior of the housing with a coil spring to regulate the pressure. An inflation gas is supplied through the neck of the housing which has a plunger extending through the tubular base. A threaded cavity in the base permits permanent installation on an inflation valve.

US Patent:

20180353853, Dec 13, 2018

Filed:

Aug 14, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/103565

Inventors:

- Walnut CA, US
Benjamin Skaggs - Lucas TX, US
James E. Tanner - Los Angeles CA, US

International Classification:

A63F 13/26
A63F 13/27
A63F 13/352

Abstract:

Systems and methods which provide for quick to setup and play multi-player activities or games which can be used with a group of people to provide for an interactive experience. The games require no advance software download and the systems and methods are designed to handle a large number of players going through the steps of signing in and playing in a very short window of time. As such, they are very useful to provide for interactive experiences in breaks of activity at a large venue such as a sports arena or concert hall.

US Patent:

20160346684, Dec 1, 2016

Filed:

May 26, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/165454

Inventors:

- Walnut CA, US
Benjamin Skaggs - Lucas TX, US
James E. Tanner - Los Angeles CA, US

International Classification:

A63F 13/26
A63F 13/32
H04M 1/725

Abstract:

Systems and methods which provide for quick to setup and play multi-player activities or games which can be used with a group of people to provide for an interactive experience, The games require no advance software download and the systems and methods are designed to handle a large number of players going through the steps of signing in and playing in a very short window of time. As such, they are very useful to provide for interactive experiences in breaks of activity at a large venue such as a sports arena or concert hall.