Richard E Gordon

US Patent:

6643034, Nov 4, 2003

Filed:

Oct 11, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/686306

Inventors:

Richard J. Gordon - Los Angeles CA
James R. Kennedy - Tucson AZ

Assignee:

Audiofax IP, LLC - Marietta GA

International Classification:

H04N 100

US Classification:

358434, 358400, 358402, 358407, 358435, 358436, 358440, 358405

Abstract:

A system and method for facilitating facsimile transmissions has one or more store and forward facilities, each associated with a plurality of subscriber facsimile machines, typically coupled over the switched telephone network. The store and forward facilities include a computer for controlling operations and mass data storage equipment. A subscriber to the system delivers an outgoing facsimile message to the store and forward facility with which it is associated, which records the fax message together with data as to originating facsimile machine and destination facsimile machine. The store and forward facility then delivers the facsimile message to the intended receiver facsimile machine, either directly or through another store and forward facility. If unsuccessful on an initial attempt, the store and forward facility periodically retrys to send the facsimile message. The system also provides spooling of all facsimile messages for an intended receiver machine, which are all transmitted upon making connection with the receiver machine.

US Patent:

6785021, Aug 31, 2004

Filed:

Nov 21, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/717996

Inventors:

Richard J. Gordon - Los Angeles CA
James R. Kennedy - Tucson AZ

Assignee:

Audiofax, IP, LLC - Marietta GA

International Classification:

H04N 100

US Classification:

358434, 358405, 358407

Abstract:

A system and method for facilitating facsimile transmissions has one or more store and forward facilities, each associated with a plurality of subscriber facsimile machines, typically coupled over the switched telephone network. The store and forward facilities include a computer for controlling operations and mass data storage equipment. A subscriber to the system delivers an outgoing facsimile message to the store and forward facility with which it is associated, which records the fax message together with data as to originating facsimile machine and destination facsimile machine. The store and forward facility then delivers the facsimile message to the intended receiver facsimile machine, either directly or through another store and forward facility. If unsuccessful on an initial attempt, the store and forward facility periodically retrys to send the facsimile message. The system also provides spooling of all facsimile messages for an intended receiver machine, which are all transmitted upon making connection with the receiver machine.

US Patent:

7202978, Apr 10, 2007

Filed:

Aug 26, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/927630

Inventors:

Richard J. Gordon - Los Angeles CA, US
James R. Kennedy - Tucson AZ, US

Assignee:

Catch Curve, Inc. - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

H04N 1/40
H04N 1/00
H04N 1/44
H04N 1/32

US Classification:

358400, 358407, 358479, 358402, 358404, 358405, 358434, 358410, 37910001, 370 61

Abstract:

A system and method for facilitating facsimile transmissions has one or more store and forward facilities. The store and forward facilities include a computer for controlling operations and mass data storage equipment. Subscriber mailboxes are provided as part of the mass storage, which can be accessed by a subscriber to have his messages delivered to any facsimile machine he designates. Secure facsimile transmission is achieved through use of subscriber PIN numbers. The system can also be used in cooperation with a paperless facsimile machine which directly displays the facsimile message on a screen and is capable of entering outgoing facsimile messages to the store and forward facility.

US Patent:

7365884, Apr 29, 2008

Filed:

Jun 26, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/426505

Inventors:

Richard J. Gordon - Los Angeles CA, US
James R. Kennedy - Tucson AZ, US

Assignee:

Catch Curve, Inc. - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

H04N 1/00

US Classification:

358434, 358400, 358402, 358407, 358435, 358436, 358440, 358405

Abstract:

A system and method for facilitating facsimile transmissions has one or more store and forward facilities, each associated with a plurality of subscriber facsimile machines, typically coupled over the switched telephone network. The store and forward facsimiles include a computer for controlling operations and mass data storage equipment. A subscriber to the system delivers an outgoing facsimile message to the store and forward facility with which it is associated, which records the fax message together with data as to originating facsimile machine and destination facsimile machine. The store and forward facility then delivers the facsimile message to the intended receiver facsimile machine, either directly or through another store and forward facility. If unsuccessful on an initial attempt, the store and forward facility periodically retrys to send the facsimile message. The system also provides spooling of all facsimile messages for an intended receiver machine, which are all transmitted upon making connection with the receiver machine.

US Patent:

7525691, Apr 28, 2009

Filed:

Dec 19, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/959570

Inventors:

Richard J. Gordon - Los Angeles CA, US
James R. Kennedy - Tucson AZ, US

Assignee:

Catch Curve, Inc. - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

H04N 1/00
H04M 11/00

US Classification:

358434, 358407, 37910006

Abstract:

A system and method for facilitating facsimile transmissions coupled to the switched telephone network in a manner supporting multiple communication channels, each of which allowing communication sessions with originating fax machines. The store and forward facilities include a computer for controlling operations and mass data storage equipment. The store and forward facility receives a facsimile message from an originating fax machine. The store and forward facility then delivers the facsimile message to a mailbox associated with the intended receiving facsimile machine. Subscriber mailboxes may be provided as part of the mass storage, which can then be accessed by the subscriber.

US Patent:

52913023, Mar 1, 1994

Filed:

Oct 2, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/955833

Inventors:

Richard J. Gordon - Los Angeles CA
James R. Kennedy - Tucson AZ

Assignee:

Audiofax, Inc. - Marietta GA

International Classification:

H04N 100

US Classification:

358400

Abstract:

A system and method has one or more store and forward facilities, (SAFF) each associated with a plurality of subscriber facsimile machines. The SAFF include a computer for controlling operations and mass data storage equipment. A subscriber to the system delivers an outgoing facsimile message to the SAFF with which it is associated, which records the fax message, together with data as to originating facsimile machine and destination facsimile machine. The SAFF then delivers the facsimile message to the intended receiver facsimile machine, either directly or through another SAFF. If unsuccessful on an initial attempt, the SAFF periodically retries to send the facsimile message. The system also provides spooling of all facsimile messages for an intended receiver machine, which are all spooled upon connection with the receiver machine. Subscriber mailboxes are provided as part of the mass storage, which can be accessed by a subscriber to have his messages delivered to any facsimile machine he designates. Secure facsimile transmission is achieved through use of subscriber PIN numbers.

US Patent:

53182340, Jun 7, 1994

Filed:

Aug 25, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/934258

Inventors:

Kenneth L. Biggs - Orange CA
Richard Gordon - Scarsdale NY

Assignee:

West Bond Inc. - Anaheim CA
SPM Corporation - Mamaroneck NY

International Classification:

B65H 5904

US Classification:

242 54R

Abstract:

A de-spooler apparatus for paying out fine wire from a spool of wire, for use in wire bonding machines, maintains a relatively constant slack length of wire within the apparatus, thereby allowing wire to be drawn from the machine as needed with a minimum amount of tension exerted on the wire. The apparatus includes a spool drive motor for paying out wire from a spool, a hairpin-shaped bail for containing a slack length of wire, and a nozzle for directing a stream of pressurized gas downwards into the open end of the bail, causing wire within the bail to form a curved slack length. The apparatus also includes a proximity-type feed sensor for detecting when the slack length straightens and shortens a pre-determined amount, bringing the slack length into the detection range of the feed sensor, which outputs an electrical signal that causes the drive motor to rotate in a forward sense, paying off wire from the supply spool and increasing the slack length. The preferred embodiment also includes an end-of-spool sensor for producing a status signal indicating that nearly all of the wire on a spool has been paid out.

US Patent:

54595843, Oct 17, 1995

Filed:

Jan 12, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/371842

Inventors:

Richard J. Gordon - Los Angeles CA
James R. Kennedy - Tucson AZ

Assignee:

Audiofax, Inc. - Marietta GA

International Classification:

H04N 100

US Classification:

358434

Abstract:

A system and method has one or more store and forward facilities, (SAFF) each associated with a plurality of subscriber facsimile machines. The SAFF include a computer for controlling operations and mass data storage equipment. A subscriber to the system delivers an outgoing facsimile message to the SAFF with which it is associated, which records the fax message, together with data as to originating facsimile machine and destination facsimile machine. The SAFF then delivers the facsimile message to the intended receiver facsimile machine, either directly or through another SAFF. If unsuccessful on an initial attempt, the SAFF periodically retries to send the facsimile message. The system also provides spooling of all facsimile messages for an intended receiver machine, which are all spooled upon connection with the receiver machine. Subscriber mailboxes are provided as part of the mass storage, which can be accessed by a subscriber to have his messages delivered to any facsimile machine he designates. Secure facsimile transmission is achieved through use of subscriber PIN numbers.