James J Wolf

US Patent:

6441980, Aug 27, 2002

Filed:

Aug 28, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/940826

Inventors:

Benjamin Joseph Baron - Boulder CO
Richard A. Gill - Arvada CO
James Wolf - Loveland CO

Assignee:

Storage Technology Corporation - Louisville CO

International Classification:

G11B 509

US Classification:

360 48, 360 55

Abstract:

A method and a mechanism enabling the method are described to aid in distinguishing new information from old information on a medium. A new variable called a Master Write Pass Count is created for the medium. The Master Write Pass Count is initialized once, advanced on each occasion that new information is written in the medium, and it is never reinitialized or regressed. During each write session the Master Write Pass Count is copied into a Write Pass Count variable associated with each block receiving the new information. The Write Pass Counts may be stored in the header or trailer of the associated block, or external to the block. When the blocks are read from the medium, the Write Pass Counts may be used alone, or in combination with other information associated with the blocks, such as a block identification number, to aid in distinguishing new information from old information.

US Patent:

7130140, Oct 31, 2006

Filed:

May 6, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/139769

Inventors:

Keith Gary Boyer - Broomfield CO, US
James C. Cates - Superior CO, US
James William Wolf - Loveland CO, US

Assignee:

Storage Technology Corporation - Louisville CO

International Classification:

G11B 5/09

US Classification:

360 48

Abstract:

Servo tracks for magnetic tape storage are written using two opposite polarities, rather than the one polarity normally used in servo tracks. Timing continues to be performed using only pattern members of like polarity, due to physical restraints, but the use of two polarities allows additional information to be encoded in the pattern more efficiently.

US Patent:

7633701, Dec 15, 2009

Filed:

Jun 16, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/454497

Inventors:

Richard A. Gill - Arvada CO, US
James Wolf - Tucson AZ, US
Randy Allen Fout - Lyons CO, US
Roger D. Hayes - Denver CO, US

Assignee:

Sun Microsystems, Inc. - Santa Clara CA

International Classification:

G11B 15/18

US Classification:

360 721, 360 48, 711 4

Abstract:

A method for increasing recording format reliability in a tape drive system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes identifying a default media information region (MIR) on a media, wherein the default MIR includes MIR information divided into segments, reading the MIR information, rotating the MIR information into a first rotation MIR information by rotating the segments by one segment; and writing the first rotation MIR information into a first MIR on the media. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

US Patent:

8572772, Nov 5, 2013

Filed:

Sep 5, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/205794

Inventors:

James L. Wolf - Conifer CO, US
Stephen O. Gregory - Denver CO, US

International Classification:

E03C 1/05

US Classification:

4623, 4678

Abstract:

An ergonomic water conserving faucet assembly that pivots around a cognitive central point providing touchless water temperature, flow rate, volume control and spray pattern adjustment through multiple, hygienic means. The assembly comprises a pivotable, ergonomic, ball-shaped spout that may be used statically or hand held; a retractable water delivery hose connecting the spout to a water source; a water mixing valve at the water source delivering water of preselected temperature; solenoid valves controlling flow; proximity and object detection sensors mapping the sink area and detecting input signals; speech sensors with microphone for voice control; an LED display of water temperature; internal speakers delivering audible prompts; and an electronic controller recognizing speech and supervising operations.

US Patent:

20070197881, Aug 23, 2007

Filed:

Feb 22, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/678052

Inventors:

James L. Wolf - Conifer CO, US
Thomas P. Walker - Morrison CO, US
Franz Huber - Denver CO, US
Robert N. Caruso - Evergreen CO, US

International Classification:

A61B 5/00
G06Q 10/00

US Classification:

600300, 128920, 705 2

Abstract:

A home-based remote care solution provides sensors including a basic health monitor (BHM) that is a measurement and feedback system. The BHM operates with low power integrated communications combined with an in-home, low power mesh network or programmable digital assistant (PDA) with cell phone technology. A cognitive system allows remote monitoring of the location and the basic health of an individual. The BHM measures oxygen saturation (SaO2), temperature of the ear canal, and motion, including detection of a fall and location within a facility. Optionally, the BHM measures CO2, respiration, EKG, EEG, and blood glucose. No intervention is required to determine the status of the individual and to convey this information to care providers. The cognitive system provides feedback and assistance to the individual while learning standard behavior patterns. An integrated audio speaker and microphone enable the BHM to deliver audio alerts, current measurements, and voice prompts. A remote care provider can deliver reminders via the BHM. The device may be worn overnight to allow monitoring and intervention. Through the ability to inquire, the cognitive system is able to qualify events such as loss of unconsciousness or falls. Simple voice commands activate the device to report its measurements and to give alerts to care providers. Alerts from care providers can be in a familiar voice to assist with compliance to medication regimens and disease management instructions. Simple switches allow volume control and manual activation. The device communicates with a series of low-power gateways to an in-home cognitive server and point-of-care (POC) appliance (computer). Alone the BHM provides basic feedback and monitoring with limited cognitive capabilities such as low oxygen or fall detection. While connected to the cognitive server, full cognitive capabilities are attained. Full alerting capability requires the cognitive server to be connected through an Internet gateway to the remote care provider.

US Patent:

61488151, Nov 21, 2000

Filed:

Apr 10, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/058520

Inventors:

James L. Wolf - Littleton CO

Assignee:

Medtrac Technologies, Inc. - Lakewood CO

International Classification:

A62B 700

US Classification:

12820523

Abstract:

An electronic medication chronolog device adapted for attachment to various shapes and sizes of conventional pressurized inhalant packages. The packages include in common an actuator housing with one end having a mouthpiece and an opposite end having an opening for receiving a vial/canister therein. The vial/canister having a valve stem used for dispensing a prescribed dosage of medication inhalant in an aerosol chamber inside the actuator housing. The aerosol chamber is disposed next to an outlet of the mouthpiece for dispensing the medication therethrough. The chronolog device includes computing and recording equipment with audio and visual display mounted in a chronolog housing. The chronolog housing is adapted for attachment to the actuator housing. A strain gauge sensing arm is attached to the computing equipment and extends through a hole in a side of the actuator housing for engaging a portion of the vial/canister next to the valve stem. The sensing arm senses and signals the computing equipment when the valve stem of the vial/canister is properly compressed for release of medication.

US Patent:

61903264, Feb 20, 2001

Filed:

Apr 23, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/299195

Inventors:

Robert J. McKinnon - Highlands Ranch CO
Patrick L. Riley - Salt Lake City UT
James L. Wolf - Conifer CO

Assignee:

Medtrac Technologies, Inc. - Lakewood CO

International Classification:

A61B 508

US Classification:

600529

Abstract:

A system for collecting patient respiratory information includes a base unit and a removable mouthpiece unit. The mouthpiece unit includes sensors that sense parameters of a patient's breath when the patient blows into the mouthpiece unit. The base unit receives and processes the information from the mouthpiece unit and stores it in chronological fashion for later analysis by a physician. The mouthpiece unit includes a memory for storing identification information for a patient who has been assigned the mouthpiece unit. When the mouthpiece unit is inserted into the base unit, the base unit reads the identification information from the mouthpiece unit and stores all measurement information in association therewith. In this manner, a single base unit can be used to collect information for a plurality of different patients without creating confusion as to which measurement results correspond to which patients. A cable assembly can be disposed intermediate the mouthpiece unit and the base unit to allow the patient to view a display on the base unit while simultaneously exhaling into the mouthpiece unit.

US Patent:

55180027, May 21, 1996

Filed:

Oct 22, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/140752

Inventors:

James L. Wolf - Littleton CO
Daniel V. Sallis - Littleton CO

Assignee:

Medtrac Technologies, Inc. - Lakewood CO

International Classification:

A61B 5087
A61B 5091

US Classification:

128725

Abstract:

A portable hand held electronic spirometric device for analyzing the strength of the exhalation of a patient under a doctor's care. The electronic spirometric device is designed to sense and measure exhaled air flow rate and exhaled breath temperature, determine air flow volume, and record and display the respiratory movement of the patient for helping make medication recommendations. The spirometric device includes an electronic package mounted inside a hand held housing for computing and recording the strength, the temperature, and the volume of the exhalation along with the time and date of the exhalation. The device includes a replaceable air flow chamber mounted on the housing. A disposable mouthpiece is releasably attached to the air flow chamber. A hot wire acting as an anemometer is disposed inside the air flow chamber and provides for measuring both air flow rate and temperature.