Timothy L Crabtree

US Patent:

6788199, Sep 7, 2004

Filed:

Mar 12, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/097544

Inventors:

Timothy L. Crabtree - Yorba Linda CA
Reza P. Rassool - Stevenson Ranch CA
Michael F. Wells - Encinitas CA
Gregory J. DelMain - Maple Grove MN
Peter White - Poway CA
Paul McArthur - Chandler AZ

Assignee:

Eureka Technology Partners, LLC - Yorba Linda CA

International Classification:

G08B 108

US Classification:

34053913, 34053932, 3405681, 3406866, 3405734

Abstract:

A system and method for locating objects such as people, pets, and personal articles is described. A transceiver is attached to the person, animal, or item to be tracked and a handheld locator device is employed to transmit a locator signal containing an address code to the transceiver. Upon receipt of a signal, the transceiver compares the address code contained in the locator signal with an address code stored in the transceiver. If the two codes are same, the transceiver sends a return signal back to the locator device. The locator device uses this return signal to determine the distance and/or direction of the transceiver from the users location. The system allows a user to select from a multiple number of items to locate and allows multiple users to search for different articles within the same general area without interference.

US Patent:

7148801, Dec 12, 2006

Filed:

Aug 2, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/909909

Inventors:

Timothy L. Crabtree - Yorba Linda CA, US
Reza P. Rassool - Stevenson Ranch CA, US
Michael F. Wells - Encinitas CA, US
Gregory J. DelMain - Maple Grove MN, US
Peter White - Poway CA, US
Paul McArthur - Chandler AZ, US

International Classification:

G08B 1/08

US Classification:

34053913, 34053932, 3405681, 3405734, 3406866

Abstract:

A system and method for locating objects such as people, pets, and personal articles is described. A transceiver is attached to the person, animal, or item to be tracked and a handheld locator device is employed to transmit a locator signal containing an address code to the transceiver. Upon receipt of a signal, the transceiver compares the address code contained in the locator signal with an address code stored in the transceiver. If the two codes are same, the transceiver sends a return signal back to the locator device. The locator device uses this return signal to determine the distance and/or direction of the transceiver from the user's location. The system allows a user to select from a multiple number of items to locate and allows multiple users to search for different articles within the same general area without interference.

US Patent:

20020199189, Dec 26, 2002

Filed:

Apr 9, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/119877

Inventors:

Donald Prijatel - Westlake Village CA, US
Timothy Crabtree - Yorba Linda CA, US

International Classification:

H04N007/10
H04N007/025

US Classification:

725/036000

Abstract:

Systems and methods for inserting material into a transmission stream. In some embodiments an element inserter inserts tags, such as promotional tags, into a transmission stream based on transmission time considerations.

US Patent:

46547274, Mar 31, 1987

Filed:

Apr 8, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/720591

Inventors:

Victor Blum - Anaheim CA
Timothy L. Crabtree - Anaheim CA
Robert G. Fairchild - Santa Ana CA

Assignee:

Odetics, Inc. - Anaheim CA

International Classification:

G11B 1568

US Classification:

360 71

Abstract:

A tape cassette handling and sequencing system includes a large storage library having a plurality of storage bins and a cassette loading section for receiving cassettes to be stored in the storage bins. Tape transports are provided for playing cassettes stored in the library. A manipulator assembly moves cassettes between the loading section, storage bins and tape transports. The design facilitates the automatic sequencing of a large number of cassettes thus freeing an operator for other tasks.

US Patent:

48466190, Jul 11, 1989

Filed:

Apr 4, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/177869

Inventors:

Timothy L. Crabtree - Anaheim CA
Robert G. Fairchild - Santa Ana CA
Charles Lindquist - La Habra CA

Assignee:

Odetics, Inc. - Anaheim CA

International Classification:

G11B 1568
B65G 1137

US Classification:

414273

Abstract:

A robotic materials handling system for storing and handling box-like articles such as videocassettes includes a storage area containing a plurality of columns of storage bins, a vertical support shaft located adjacent the storage area and a manipulator assembly carried on the shaft. The manipulator assembly includes a plurality of gripper mechanisms which may be positioned adjacent desired storage bins. The system includes computer control circuitry for controlling the operation of the manipulator assembly and gripper mechanism to transport articles between desired locations.

US Patent:

47791519, Oct 18, 1988

Filed:

Jul 31, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/761059

Inventors:

Jeffrey S. Lind - Stanton CA
Timothy L. Crabtree - Anaheim CA

Assignee:

Odetics, Inc. - Anaheim CA

International Classification:

G11B 1568
B65G 100

US Classification:

360 92

Abstract:

An automated tape cassette sequencing system includes a cassette storage library containing a plurality of columns of storage bins facing an interior space within which a cassette manipulator is located. The manipulator moves cassettes between the storage bins and tape transport units which also face the interior space. Rotary loading and unloading mechanisms are provided in openings in the housing of the library and include one or more storage bins. The mechanisms are rotatable from a first position in which the storage bins face outwardly through the openings to a second position in which the storage bins face the interior space of the library. Cassettes can be loaded and unloaded by an operator while the mechanisms are in their first position and handled by the manipulator assembly while the mechanisms are in their second position.