Alan K Pittman

US Patent:

7002481, Feb 21, 2006

Filed:

Mar 5, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/091852

Inventors:

Patrick R. Crane - Marina del Rey CA, US
Alan K. Pittman - Oak Park CA, US

Assignee:

Aeromesh Corporation - Century City CA
Timothy Crane - Calabasas CA

International Classification:

G08B 21/00

US Classification:

340618, 3405721, 340612, 34087002, 34087009, 34087016, 73314, 73317, 3242072

Abstract:

A monitoring system includes one or more monitoring devices, positioned in sewer manholes, storm drains, etc. , and a remote monitoring station that communicates wirelessly therewith. The monitoring device may be an integrated unit, including sensors, a two-way telemetry unit, a power supply, a processor, and supporting hardware, all located in an enclosed, waterproof housing. The monitoring device is placed within a manhole cavity to obtain depth (e. g. , water level) measurements and report the measurements back to the remote monitoring station, which analyzes the data and responds to alert messages when a dangerous water level is detected. The sample and reporting rates of the device, as well as the water level threshold values, may be remotely programmable via commands transmitted from the remote monitoring station. An additional sensor may monitor the manhole cover for security purposes. Additional external monitoring instruments may be connected to the device, which relays data therefrom to the remote monitoring station.

US Patent:

7342504, Mar 11, 2008

Filed:

Dec 16, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/303435

Inventors:

Patrick R. Crane - Marina del Rey CA, US
Alan K. Pittman - Oak Park CA, US

Assignee:

Aeromesh Corporation - Century City CA

International Classification:

G08B 21/00

US Classification:

340612, 340540, 340606, 340621, 34053916, 364509, 364510

Abstract:

A monitoring system includes one or more monitoring devices, positioned in sewer manholes, storm drains, etc. , and a remote monitoring station that communicates wirelessly therewith. The monitoring device may be an integrated unit, including sensors, a two-way telemetry unit, a power supply, a processor, and supporting hardware, all located in an enclosed, waterproof housing. The monitoring device is placed within a manhole cavity to obtain depth (e. g. , water level) measurements and report the measurements back to the remote monitoring station, which analyzes the data and responds to alert messages when a dangerous water level is detected. The sample and reporting rates of the device, as well as the water level threshold values, may be remotely programmable via commands transmitted from the remote monitoring station. An additional sensor may monitor the manhole cover for security purposes. Additional external monitoring instruments may be connected to the device, which relays data therefrom to the remote monitoring station.

US Patent:

7626508, Dec 1, 2009

Filed:

Jun 22, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/426006

Inventors:

Roy Kosuge - Century City CA, US
Pat Crane - Century City CA, US
Alan Pittman - Oak Park CA, US
John Maris - Century City CA, US

Assignee:

Aeromesh Corporation - Century City CA

International Classification:

G08B 21/00

US Classification:

340612

Abstract:

A monitoring system includes one or more monitoring devices, positioned in sewer manholes, storm drains, etc. , and a remote monitoring station that communicates wirelessly therewith. The monitoring device may be an integrated unit, including sensors, a two-way telemetry unit, a power supply, a processor, and supporting hardware, all located in an enclosed, waterproof housing. The monitoring device is placed within a manhole cavity to obtain depth (e. g. , water level) measurements, images, and other data, and report the measurements back to the remote monitoring station, which analyzes the data and responds to alert messages when a dangerous water level is detected. An additional sensor may monitor the manhole cover for security purposes. A distributed mesh network of wireless nodes may be used to relay communications from the monitoring devices along alternative paths, through bridge nodes that may connect to a public wireless or cellular network.

US Patent:

7768413, Aug 3, 2010

Filed:

Nov 21, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/944329

Inventors:

Roy Kosuge - Century City CA, US
Pat Crane - Century City CA, US
Alan Pittman - Oak Park CA, US
John Maris - Century City CA, US

Assignee:

Aeromesh Corporation - Century City CA

International Classification:

G08B 21/00

US Classification:

340612

Abstract:

A monitoring system includes one or more monitoring devices, positioned in sewer manholes, storm drains, etc. , and a remote monitoring station that communicates wirelessly therewith. The monitoring device may be an integrated unit, including sensors, a two-way telemetry unit, a power supply, a processor, and supporting hardware, all located in an enclosed, waterproof housing. The monitoring device is placed within a manhole cavity to obtain depth (e. g. , water level) measurements, images, and other data, and report the measurements back to the remote monitoring station, which analyzes the data and responds to alert messages when a dangerous water level is detected. An additional sensor may monitor the manhole cover for security purposes. A distributed mesh network of wireless nodes may be used to relay communications from the monitoring devices along alternative paths, through bridge nodes that may connect to a public wireless or cellular network.

US Patent:

D2564874, Aug 19, 1980

Filed:

Nov 24, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/963559

Inventors:

Alan K. Pittman - Reseda CA

International Classification:

D2102

US Classification:

D21230

US Patent:

43354785, Jun 22, 1982

Filed:

Jan 30, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/116906

Inventors:

Alan K. Pittman - Agoura CA

International Classification:

A63C 1110

US Classification:

441 69

Abstract:

A protective end cap for a water ski tow line handle comprised of a sleeve and a cup adapted to snap over each end of the handle and cover the water ski tow line. The cup is adapted to cover the end of the handle including the portion of the tow line encircling the handle.

US Patent:

53762070, Dec 27, 1994

Filed:

Apr 16, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/048823

Inventors:

Alan K. Pittman - Agoura CA

International Classification:

B29C 4114
B29C 4120

US Classification:

156242

Abstract:

A water ski tow line constructed to provide anti-rotation of the tow line handle. The water ski tow line has a handle with holes at each end traversing the handle. A tow line is attached to each end of the handle by passing the line around the handle and through the holes traversing the handle such that two lines are provided extending from tangent points on opposite sides of the handle. These two lines effectively provide opposing torques on either side of the handle, preventing rotation of the handle during use. The skier's hands are protected by end caps formed of a cup fitting over the end of the handle covering the rope, having a sheath extending away from the handle and covering the loop formed by the two lines. The two lines are then joined at a yoke forming a single tow line. A yoke protector is produced by a unique tool to cover and protect the yoke area of the water ski tow line.

US Patent:

50529641, Oct 1, 1991

Filed:

Nov 28, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/441909

Inventors:

Alan K. Pittman - Agoura CA

International Classification:

A63C 1110

US Classification:

441 69

Abstract:

A water ski tow line constructed to provide anti-rotation of the tow line handle. The water ski tow line has a handle with holes at each end traversing the handle. A tow line is attached to each end of the handle by passing the line around the handle and through the holes traversing the handle such that two lines are provided extending from tangent points on opposite sides of the handle. These two lines effectively provide opposing torques on either side of the handle, preventing rotation of the handle during use. The skier's hands are protected by end caps formed of a cup fitting over the end of the handle covering the rope, having a sheath extending away from the handle and covering the loop formed by the two lines. The two lines are then joined at a yoke forming a single tow line. A yoke protector is produced by a unique tool to cover and protect the yoke area of the water ski tow line.