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Beverly, MA, United States of America

Philip L Carlman, Jr

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Cw Products, Inc.. Active years: 1988.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Philip L Carlman, Jr. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/philip-l-carlman-jr

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 1

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.0

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 34(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

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Cw Products, Inc.
 patent

Years Active: 1988

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 4777488 - Restaurant service request communications system (1988-10-11),

Title: The Innovative Mind of Philip L. Carlman, Jr.

Introduction

Philip L. Carlman, Jr. is an accomplished inventor based in Beverly, MA (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of restaurant service technology. His innovative approach has led to the development of a unique communication system that enhances service efficiency in dining establishments.

Latest Patents

Carlman holds a patent for a "Restaurant service request communications system." This system features a plurality of battery-powered table units that communicate various service requests to a central server through a bi-directional wireless radio frequency data link. The table units remain in a low-power 'sleep' state until a customer actuates one of the switches to indicate a service request. A microprocessor-controlled transceiver transmits a coded signal identifying the request and receives an acknowledgment signal from the server. The server station operates a display to identify the table unit/request combination, which is canceled when the corresponding switch at the server unit is actuated by the employee providing the requested service. This innovative system streamlines communication between customers and service staff, improving the overall dining experience.

Career Highlights

Carlman is associated with Cw Products, Inc., where he continues to develop and refine his inventions. His work has been instrumental in advancing technology within the restaurant industry. His dedication to innovation has positioned him as a notable figure in his field.

Collaborations

One of his notable collaborators is Robert K. Waite, Jr. Together, they have worked on various projects that aim to enhance service efficiency and customer satisfaction in the restaurant sector.

Conclusion

Philip L. Carlman, Jr. exemplifies the spirit of innovation through his contributions to restaurant service technology. His patented communication system represents a significant advancement in how service requests are managed in dining environments. His work continues to influence the industry positively.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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