Michael Wayne Pitts

US Patent:

6792323, Sep 14, 2004

Filed:

Mar 7, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/382897

Inventors:

Paul Krzyzanowski - Fanwood NJ
Wayzen Lin - Fort Lee NJ
Michael Pitts - Lake Worth FL

Assignee:

Openpeak Inc. - Boca Raton FL

International Classification:

G06F 1700

US Classification:

700 90, 307 38, 709250

Abstract:

A control server, or similar central processor, manages the distribution of data (including audio and video), voice, and control signals among a plurality of devices connected via a wired and/or wireless communications network. The devices include audio/visual devices (such as, televisions, monitors, PDAs, notepads, notebooks, MP3, portable stereo, etc. ) as well as household appliances (such as, lighting, ovens, alarm clocks, etc. ). The control server supports video/audio serving, telephony, messaging, file sharing, internetworking, and security. A portable controller allows a user to access and control the network devices from any location within a controlled residential and/or non-residential environment, including its surrounding areas. The controllers are enhanced to support location-awareness and user-awareness functionality.

US Patent:

7184848, Feb 27, 2007

Filed:

Jul 23, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/897410

Inventors:

Paul Krzyzanowski - Fanwood NJ, US
Wayzen Lin - Fort Lee NJ, US
Michael Pitts - Lake Worth FL, US

Assignee:

OpenPeak Inc. - Boca Raton FL

International Classification:

G06F 17/00

US Classification:

700 90, 307 38, 709250

Abstract:

A control server, or similar central processor, manages the distribution of data (including audio and video), voice, and control signals among a plurality of devices connected via a wired and/or wireless communications network. The devices include audio/visual devices (such as, televisions, monitors, PDAs, notepads, notebooks, MP3, portable stereo, etc. ) as well as household appliances (such as, lighting, ovens, alarm clocks, etc. ). The control server supports video/audio serving, telephony, messaging, file sharing, internetworking, and security. A portable controller allows a user to access and control the network devices from any location within a controlled residential and/or non-residential environment, including its surrounding areas. The controllers are enhanced to support location-awareness and user-awareness functionality.

US Patent:

7761505, Jul 20, 2010

Filed:

Feb 3, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/356528

Inventors:

Paul Krzyzanowski - Fanwood NJ, US
John Trotter - Berkeley Heights NJ, US
Michael Pitts - Lake Worth FL, US

Assignee:

OpenPeak Inc. - Boca Raton FL

International Classification:

G06F 15/16
G06F 13/00

US Classification:

709204

Abstract:

A video teleconferencing and multimedia presentation system is provided. The system is integrated and network-ready to facilitate ease of set-up and operation, and also utilizes IP and/or wireless networking to provide advanced features and functionality, such as remote access and control and the ability to perform secure archiving and retrieval of recorded video and audio data. The system further utilizes a unique peer-to-peer conference network solution in order to address the bandwidth limitations that plague conventional systems and allow enhanced viewing of high-bandwidth applications.

US Patent:

47919922, Dec 20, 1988

Filed:

Aug 18, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/086569

Inventors:

Donald R. Greenlee - Cedar Hill TX
Michael W. Pitts - Midland TX

Assignee:

Dresser Industries, Inc. - Dallas TX

International Classification:

E21B 33128
E21B 3313

US Classification:

166387

Abstract:

Disclosed is a packer (32) responsive to a first hydraulic pressure for setting the packer (32) within a casing (16), and responsive to a second higher pressure for releasing the packer (32) from the casing (16). The first pressure moves an inner piston (94) which shears a screw (96) to thereby apply a compressive force to elastomeric bands (66, 68). The elastomeric bands (66, 68) bow outwardly and seal the packer (32) to the casing (16). A toothed ratchet ring (135) engages with respective teeth (114,122) of the inner piston (94) and an outer cylinder piston (90) to permit one-way movement of the inner piston (94). The packer (32) is thereby set and the hydraulic pressure can be reduced. The packer (32) is released from its sealing engagement with the casing (16) by applying a second greater hydraulic pressure which shears a screw (92), thereby allowing the outer cylindrical piston (90) to move downwardly. The inner piston (94) also moves downwardly, thereby removing the compressive force applied to the elastomeric bands (66, 68) and thus releasing the packer (32) from the casing (16).