Robert R Nichols

US Patent:

7032821, Apr 25, 2006

Filed:

Jan 3, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/754423

Inventors:

Neil L. McClure - Louisville CO, US
Ralph David Wieland - Broomfield CO, US
Victor L. Babbitt - Berthoud CO, US
Robert A. Nichols - Thornton CO, US

Assignee:

Hart InterCivic, Inc. - Austin TX

International Classification:

G07C 13/00

US Classification:

235386, 705 12, 235 51

Abstract:

An electronic voting system includes a controller and one or more voting stations. The voting stations each have a liquid crystal display that is electronically configurable to present voters with ballot information. A mobile ballot box includes memory storage that is used to transport electronic ballot data to and from an election headquarters. The visual display on the LCD at the casting of each ballot is checked against electronic records of votes, as they are stored. The electronic ballot information includes a plurality of ballot styles that the controller selectively provides to the voting stations depending upon voter authorization corresponding to a particular style. The voting stations may be retrofitted with access units that facilitate voting by disabled or physically challenged persons. A complete audit trail is maintained of all operator interaction with the controller.

US Patent:

20060138226, Jun 29, 2006

Filed:

Feb 22, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/359834

Inventors:

Neil McClure - Louisville CO, US
Ralph Wieland - Broomfield CO, US
Victor Babbitt - Berthoud CO, US
Robert Nichols - Thornton CO, US

International Classification:

G07C 13/00

US Classification:

235386000, 705012000

Abstract:

An electronic voting system includes a controller and one or more voting stations. The voting stations each have a liquid crystal display that is electronically configurable to present voters with ballot information. A mobile ballot box includes memory storage that is used to transport electronic ballot data to and from an election headquarters. The visual display on the LCD at the casting of each ballot is checked against electronic records of votes, as they are stored. The electronic ballot information includes a plurality of ballot styles that the controller selectively provides to the voting stations depending upon voter authorization corresponding to a particular style. The voting stations may be retrofitted with access units that facilitate voting by disabled or physically challenged persons. A complete audit trail is maintained of all operator interaction with the controller.

US Patent:

58271821, Oct 27, 1998

Filed:

Mar 31, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/829258

Inventors:

Dena Raley - Louisville CO
Robert Nichols - Thornton CO

Assignee:

Ohmeda Inc. - Liberty Corner NJ

International Classification:

A61B 500

US Classification:

600323

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to an oximeter sensor that may be employed with a variety of oximeter processing and display units. The oximeter sensor includes a plurality of radiation emitting devices that are capable of providing a spectral content that is useful in the correlation of a number of different oximeter processing and display units. The oximeter sensor further includes a plurality of resistors, with each resistor being connected to a different oximeter processing and display unit to permit the particular oximeter processing and display unit to select an appropriate correlation curve.

US Patent:

60915048, Jul 18, 2000

Filed:

May 21, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/082662

Inventors:

Stephen D. Walker - Boulder CO
Robert A. Nichols - Thornton CO
William A. Curnan - Boulder CO
Sophat Svai - Thornton CO
James R. Braig - Piedmont CA
Daniel S. Goldberger - Boulder CO

Assignee:

Square One Technology, Inc. - Boulder CO

International Classification:

G01N 2100

US Classification:

356437

Abstract:

A system and method for determining the concentration of an analyte such as oxygen in an unknown gas sample. A Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser (VCSEL) is used as a variable wavelength light source which is "swept" through a wavelength range by varying the drive signal applied thereto. Quantitative spectroscopic analysis of the unknown gas sample is performed without the requirement of feedback circuitry for tuning the light source to the characteristic frequency of an analyte. Instead, the VCSEL is repeatedly "swept" through a range of frequencies determined by the drive signal, and the absorption is measured by the detector. The absorption lines do not always occur at the same place but instead move along around during the sweep based on the temperature and baseline current. The absorption at a particular wavelength may be determined by overlaying the drive signal and its timing information over the detected absorption signal.

US Patent:

57819211, Jul 14, 1998

Filed:

May 6, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/642993

Inventors:

Robert A. Nichols - Thornton CO

Assignee:

Ohmeda Inc. - Liberty Corner NJ

International Classification:

G06F 1202

US Classification:

711115

Abstract:

The system of the preferred embodiment of the invention contains a processor as well as a permanently mounted programmable FLASH memory in which the firmware resides. The system makes use of a socket in which a memory device can be installed. The socket accepts a firmware update memory device which has stored thereon the firmware revisions or replacement firmware. Once the firmware update memory device is installed, the processor downloads the instructions contained therein to the permanent FLASH memory device. Once the program is transferred to the permanent memory, the system operation is not dependent on the reliability of the socket. In addition, program changes can be input to the system without requiring that the system be equipped with a data input/output device, such as a modem, floppy disk drive or the like.

US Patent:

46037004, Aug 5, 1986

Filed:

Dec 9, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/559734

Inventors:

Robert A. Nichols - Thornton CO
David R. Tobler - Thornton CO

Assignee:

The BOC Group, Inc. - Montvale NJ

International Classification:

G01N 3316

US Classification:

128633

Abstract:

A monitor system for an oximeter that sequentially tests the operative conditions of light emitting devices of the oximeter, the light detector of the oximeter, and the reference voltage of the oximeter. Data processing means is responsive to the determined test values for indicating the occurrence of the test values outside of predetermined ranges corresponding to the respective test value.

US Patent:

20180050311, Feb 22, 2018

Filed:

Aug 17, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/680004

Inventors:

Daniel Kuperman - , US
Chris Crowley - Golden CO, US
Dean Miller - Littleton CO, US
Michael Allen - Superior CO, US
Robert Nichols - Thornton CO, US

International Classification:

B01F 3/04
A47G 19/22

Abstract:

Embodiments of the invention relate to devices and novel methods of aerating single servings of wine. Embodiments disclosed herein comprise an electrically-powered stirring mechanism into a wine receptacle. Embodiments further comprise a power source for the stirring mechanism, and a method to charge the power source. In certain embodiments, a stirring mechanism is positioned in a wine receptacle.