Walter J Frankewich

US Patent:

20080094225, Apr 24, 2008

Filed:

Oct 20, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/551240

Inventors:

Walter J. Frankewich - Maryville TN, US
Tim Schoenfelder - Ankeny IA, US

Assignee:

Radio Systems Corporation - Knoxville TN

International Classification:

G08B 23/00

US Classification:

3405731, 3405721

Abstract:

An RFID collar for tracking and locating animals, and method of manufacturing the same. The RFID collar includes an RFID tag substantially enclosed within an animal collar. In manufacture, a mold for defining a collar-shaped volume is provided. At least one support member is configured to engage an RFID tag and suspend the RFID tag within the volume, in preparation for the molding process that forms the collar. An amount of uncured collar material is forced by an injection molding apparatus into the mold, thereby substantially surrounding the RFID tag. Thereafter, the uncured collar material is cured.

US Patent:

62153145, Apr 10, 2001

Filed:

Apr 27, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/300305

Inventors:

Walter J. Frankewich - Maryville TN

Assignee:

Radio Systems Corporation - Knoxville TN

International Classification:

G01R 3128

US Classification:

324529

Abstract:

A system and method for locating a break in a single conductor unshielded wire is provided. The system includes a transmitter generating two continuous wave radio frequency signals attached to each of the wire segments of a broken wire. Each signal has a unique frequency and is transmitted in opposite directions around the wire. When a locator is operated near a wire transmitting one of the signals, an audible tone of the appropriate frequency is generated. The volume of the tone decreases as the locator is moved closer to the break. In this manner, the operator can determine the location of the break within a margin of about six inches. Accordingly, no unnecessary digging is required to locate the break in the wire.

US Patent:

60161000, Jan 18, 2000

Filed:

Jul 8, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/111512

Inventors:

Randal D. Boyd - Knoxville TN
Walter J. Frankewich - Maryville TN

Assignee:

Radio Systems Corporation - Knoxville TN

International Classification:

G08B 310
A01K 1502

US Classification:

3403842

Abstract:

An animal deterrent system for deterring animal intrusion into a specified area using an oscillating ultrasonic tone. The system includes a weatherproof housing containing an infrared detector for detecting the presence of an animal. To identify relevant intrusions, a count of the number of detections is maintained. After the count reaches predetermined number of infrared signals within a predetermined amount of time, an oscillating ultrasonic deterrent signal is generated to distress the animal and deter intrusion into the protected area. A deterrent timer activates the ultrasonic deterrent for a predetermined amount of time. A mounting stake for deploying the system in remote outdoor locations includes an anti-rotation mechanism, to prevent misalignment as a result of incidental contact.