Theodore D Jones

US Patent:

D461485, Aug 13, 2002

Filed:

Dec 14, 2000

Appl. No.:

29/134167

Inventors:

Theodore L. Jones - Akron PA
Kanti D. Patel - King of Prussia PA

Assignee:

Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. - Eindhoven

International Classification:

1601

US Classification:

D16203, 396427

US Patent:

D473887, Apr 29, 2003

Filed:

Feb 25, 2002

Appl. No.:

29/156392

Inventors:

Theodore L. Jones - Akron PA
Kanti D. Patel - King of Prussia PA

Assignee:

Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. - Eindhoven

International Classification:

1601

US Classification:

D16203, 396427

US Patent:

D473888, Apr 29, 2003

Filed:

Feb 25, 2002

Appl. No.:

29/156573

Inventors:

Theodore L. Jones - Akron PA
Kanti D. Patel - King of Prussia PA

Assignee:

Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. - Eindhoven

International Classification:

1601

US Classification:

D16203, 396427

US Patent:

6643456, Nov 4, 2003

Filed:

Jul 9, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/351088

Inventors:

Christopher J. Ryan - Lancaster PA
Theodore L. Jones - Akron PA

Assignee:

Robert Bosch, GmbH - Stuttgart

International Classification:

G03B 1708

US Classification:

396 25, 396427, 348143, 348373

Abstract:

The invention provides an environmental shroud ( ) and a camera assembly ( ) including the shroud. The environmental shroud ( ) absorbs and dissipates heat energy that is not reflected and heat energy that is generated by the contents of the camera housing so that the camera housing temperature does not exceed the maximum rated temperature. In one embodiment, the camera assembly includes a camera housing ( ) having a mounting cap ( ) attached to sidewalls ( ) to which is attached an optical surface ( ), the camera housing enclosing a camera system; and an environmental shroud ( ) attached to the camera housing. The shroud has a lower section ( ) having sidewalls ( A) that descend to a drip edge ( ), and at least one vent ( ) in a top portion; and an upper section ( ), at least the lower section having means that reflects or deflects radiant heat energy and means to remove unreflected or undeflected heat from the camera housing ( ) through said vent ( ), the upper section ( ) covering the vent ( ) and having a lower edge ( ) situated below the vent and over the sidewalls ( A) to provide a tortuous path which prevents the penetration of water into the camera housing ( ).

US Patent:

7217045, May 15, 2007

Filed:

Jan 3, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/028011

Inventors:

Theodore L Jones - Akron PA, US

Assignee:

Robert Bosch GmbH - Stuttgart

International Classification:

G03B 17/02
H04N 5/225

US Classification:

396427, 348373

Abstract:

A surveillance camera assembly includes a mounting apparatus that is attachable to a mounting surface. A camera head assembly is secured to the mounting apparatus by moving the camera head assembly toward the mounting apparatus in a direction along an axis, and rotating the camera head assembly about the axis. The camera head assembly includes a camera head base for engaging the mounting apparatus. A camera head is coupled to the camera head base. The camera head is rotationally locked to the camera head base when the camera head base engages the mounting apparatus, and is rotatable relative to the camera head base after the camera head assembly has been rotated about the axis.

US Patent:

7306383, Dec 11, 2007

Filed:

Oct 18, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/967856

Inventors:

Theodore L Jones - Akron PA, US
Richard R Wright - Reinholds PA, US

Assignee:

Robert Bosch GmbH - Stuttgart

International Classification:

G03B 17/08
H04N 5/225

US Classification:

396427, 348373

Abstract:

A surveillance camera assembly includes a dome window having a substantially cylindrical section with an inner surface and a first annular end. A substantially hemispherical section has a concave surface and a second annular end. The second annular end is joined to the first annular end of the substantially cylindrical section. The concave surface and the inner surface of the substantially cylindrical section conjointly define a cavity. Both the substantially cylindrical section and the substantially hemispherical section are substantially transparent when viewing outwardly from a position within the cavity. A surveillance camera is received in the cavity of the dome window and swivels relative to the dome window.

US Patent:

7534057, May 19, 2009

Filed:

Dec 6, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/295013

Inventors:

Theodore L Jones - Akron PA, US
Kathleen E Arnold - York PA, US

Assignee:

Robert Bosch GmbH - Stuttgart

International Classification:

G03B 17/00

US Classification:

396427, 396428, 348151, 348373, 2481781, 2481831, 2481871

Abstract:

A surveillance camera gimbal mechanism. The mechanism utilizes a rotationally adjustable disk and support arrangement to afford smoothly adjustable, fastener-free, and stable diagonal adjustment that also provides axial compliance. The diagonal adjustment mechanism is integrated with a pan and tilt gimbal mechanism to allow smooth and stable single-point manual fixation of pan and tilt positions without creating depressions in the mating parts which make readjustment difficult.

US Patent:

7621680, Nov 24, 2009

Filed:

Dec 6, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/295093

Inventors:

William C Frick - Lancaster PA, US
Kathleen E Arnold - York PA, US
Theodore L Jones - Akron PA, US

Assignee:

Robert Bosch GmbH - Stuttgart

International Classification:

G03B 17/00

US Classification:

396419, 396433, 403321, 348143

Abstract:

A clamp mechanism for securing an in-ceiling surveillance camera housing assembly to a ceiling. The clamping mechanism advantageously allows easy installation of the camera housing in the ceiling via a camera housing aperture without requiring a large access aperture adjacent the camera housing aperture. The clamping mechanism also allows easy removal of the housing if, for some reason, the housing must be removed because the clamping mechanism is bidirectional and may be stowed within a groove on an outer surface of the housing. Once the clamping mechanism lowers a clamp to secure the housing assembly to the ceiling, a window and trim ring assembly is locked to the housing assembly to discourage removal of the window and trim ring assembly and prevent access to the clamping mechanism.