Patents Assigned to Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
  • Solar powered vehicle mounted display
    Patent number: 11285895
    Abstract: Systems and methods for solar powered vehicle mounted displays are provided. A solar energy harvesting device is electrically connected to an electronic display within a housing. The solar energy harvesting device is configured for mounting to a roof of a vehicle. A mounting support is provided for mounting the housing to another portion of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: William Dunn, Jack Bartholmae, Douglas Bennett
  • Optical sheet tensioning device
    Patent number: 11275269
    Abstract: Assemblies for enhancing the optical quality of electronic images displayed at an electronic display layer are provided. At least one optical sheet is located adjacent to the electronic display layer within a housing. A number of tensioning subassemblies exert tensioning forces on the optical sheet. A first component of each tensioning subassembly is attached to a location along a perimeter of each optical sheet and a second component is connected to the first component and the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: Mike Brown, Michael LeCave
  • System and method for providing access to co-located operations data for an electronic display
    Patent number: 11243733
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing access to co-located operations data for one or more electronic display assemblies for a number of different clients are provided. Client identifiers are assigned to operations data received at one or more databases from sensors at the electronic display assemblies. In some embodiments, portions of the operations data from a certain electronic display assembly are assigned different client identifiers. In other embodiments, all operations data from a given electronic display assembly are assigned the same client identifier. The operations data is electronically partitioned by assigned client identifier. Upon request, operations data is retrieved for a given client identifier and transmitted to a requesting client device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: Elliot Newnham, Brock Bearchell
  • Solar powered vehicle topper unit
    Patent number: 11203312
    Abstract: A solar powered vehicle topper unit and systems and methods for the same are provided. A solar energy harvesting device is electrically connected to an electronic display within a housing. A support extends between the housing and the solar energy harvesting device such that a bottom surface of the solar energy harvesting device is located above, and spaced apart form, a top surface of the housing to secure the solar energy harvesting device in an elevated position. The solar energy harvesting device has a first footprint, and the housing has a second footprint which is smaller than the first footprint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: William Dunn, Jack Bartholmae, Douglas Bennett
  • System for cooling an electronic image assembly with circulating gas and ambient gas
    Patent number: 11191193
    Abstract: An apparatus for cooling an electronic image assembly with ambient gas and circulating gas is disclosed. A first fan may be positioned to force the circulating gas around the electronic image assembly in a closed loop while a second fan may be positioned to cause a flow of ambient gas. A structure is preferably positioned to allow the circulating gas to cross the flow of the ambient gas while substantially prohibiting the circulating gas from mixing with the ambient gas. A pair of manifolds may be placed along the sides of the electronic image assembly and may be in gaseous communication with a plurality of channels placed behind the electronic image assembly. A heat exchanger may be used in some exemplary embodiments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventor: Tim Hubbard
  • Roof mounted vehicle topper
    Patent number: 11164491
    Abstract: A cross bar for mounting a vehicle topper to a roof of a vehicle is provided. A center section has a rectangular cross section, a first end, and a second end. A first tapered section extends from the first end of the center section. A second tapered section extends from the second end of the center section. A longitudinal axis of the center section, the first tapered section, and the second tapered section extend primarily in the same direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Hornsby, William Dunn, Mike Brown, Doug Bennett
  • Electronic display assemblies with solar panels
    Patent number: 11148621
    Abstract: A solar powered display assembly and systems and methods for the same are provided. A solar energy harvesting device is electrically connected to a display unit which is connected to an electrical grid. At least one structural member extends between a housing for the display unit and the solar energy harvesting device such that a bottom surface of the solar energy harvesting device is elevated above, and spaced apart from, a top surface of the housing such that shade is periodically cast on the display unit. The solar energy harvesting device has a first footprint, and the housing has a second footprint which is smaller than the first footprint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: William Dunn, Gerald Fraschilla, Jack Bartholmae, Douglas Bennett
  • Monitoring the status of a touchscreen
    Patent number: 11137847
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for monitoring the status of a touchscreen at a display assembly. Signals are transmitted to the touchscreen. Where signals to the touchscreen are interrupted for at least a predetermined amount of time, a type and location of damage are identified. A visual representation reflecting the type and location of damage at the touchscreen is generated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventor: William Dunn
  • Roof mounted vehicle topper
    Patent number: 11100822
    Abstract: Systems and method are disclosed which provide an inconspicuous electrical pathway between one or more electronic displays of a vehicle top unit and a power source for a vehicle. A housing for the electronic displays is mounted to a cross bar mounted to a roof of a vehicle. Festoon type wiring extends from the power source, along a black mask area of a windshield, along or through the cross bar, and to the housing. Double sided adhesive tape is positioned between said festoon wiring and a front surface of the windshield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Hornsby, William Dunn, Mike Brown, Doug Bennett
  • System and method for detection of display errors
    Patent number: 11093355
    Abstract: A system and method for addressing failures in electronic display assemblies is provided. Each of a plurality of electronic display assembles include an electronic display, one or more components for operating the electronic display assembly, and a control device. A network operations center is located remote from, but in electronic communication with, each of the electronic display assembles. If the control devices determine that any of the components are not operating properly, the control device is configured to remove the power supplied to the components, wait a predetermined amount of time, and resume applying power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: William Dunn, David Williams, John Schuch
  • Display assembly with loopback cooling
    Patent number: 11096317
    Abstract: Systems and method for thermally managing display assemblies are provided. A closed loop pathway for circulating gas includes a channel located behind an electronic display located at a housing. A fan unit is positioned within the rear channel. A storage area for an equipment storage device is located within or adjacent to the channel and is partitioned by a barrier. A loopback channel accepts a flow of the circulating gas and forms a pathway about the equipment storage device. The fan unit generates an area of relatively high pressure circulating gas compared to circulating gas in the storage area, which causes a portion of the circulating gas to travel through the loopback channel to cool equipment stored at the equipment storage device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventor: William Dunn
  • Electronic display with mount-accessible components
    Patent number: 11042183
    Abstract: An electronic display where various electrical components may be removed from a housing of the display and serviced or replaced without having to demount the display. The electronic display may include an electronic image-producing assembly in electrical communication with a backplane. Various electrical components (e.g., electronic assemblies) may be removably connected to the backplane using self-guiding electrical connectors. An access opening through a wall of the housing may be provided to facilitate removal of an electrical assembly through the housing while the display remains mounted to a vertical surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: William Dunn, David Williams, Ware Bedell
  • Field serviceable display assembly
    Patent number: 11032923
    Abstract: A first and second display assembly are moveably mounted to a frame. At least one of the display assemblies includes a cover, an electronic display located behind the cover, and a first and second channel. A fixed plate is attached to the frame and positioned entirely within a cavity located between the display assemblies and the frame. The cavity and the first channel are part of a closed loop pathway, while the second channel is part of an open loop pathway. The closed loop is sealed when the display assemblies are in a closed position, and the fixed plate is accessible when the display assemblies are in an open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: William Dunn, Kevin O'Connor, Marcos Diaz
  • Measuring power consumption of an electronic display assembly
    Patent number: 11022635
    Abstract: Methods for measuring power consumption include providing an assembly with electronic display subassemblies at a housing. The subassemblies each include light sources behind or adjacent to an electronic display layer and electricity consuming components. A simulated electric meter is electrically interposed between a utility electric supply and the electricity consuming components. The simulated electric meter includes a processor, an electronic storage device, and a current sensor. The assembly is operated. Current measurements are taken at the simulated electric meter. The power consumed is determined by multiplying each of the one or more current measurements with a predetermined amount or measurements from a voltage sensor to determine one or more power consumption measures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: William Dunn, John Schuch
  • Housing assembly for an integrated display unit
    Patent number: 11019735
    Abstract: A display unit subassembly includes an electronic display and an open loop pathway for ambient air. An upper portion including an upper cavity for ambient air extends above, and is spaced apart from, the display unit subassembly. A frame extends between the upper portion and the display unit subassembly. An air intake is located between the upper portion and the display unit subassembly, is configured to receive ambient air, and is in fluid communication with said upper cavity and said open loop pathway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventor: William Dunn
  • Electronic display with cooling
    Patent number: 11013142
    Abstract: Systems and methods for cooling an electronic image assembly are provided. A transparent panel forms a front portion of a housing for the electronic image assembly. The transparent panel is located forward of, and at least some distance from the electronic image assembly. An airflow pathway passes through the housing between said electronic image assembly and said transparent panel. An air circulation device forces air through the airflow pathway. At least one polarizer located at the transparent panel is configured to reduce solar energy entering said airflow pathway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: William Dunn, Tim Hubbard
  • Roof mounted vehicle topper
    Patent number: 10994669
    Abstract: A roof mounted vehicle topper includes an electronic display, a housing for said electronic display, and a cross bar. The housing is mounted to the cross bar which is configured for mounting to the roof of a vehicle. At least a portion of the cross bar is hollow. A power source for said electronic display is located outside of said housing. Electrical wiring extends from said power source, through the hollow portion of said cross bar, to the electronic display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Hornsby, William Dunn, Mike Brown, Doug Bennett
  • Canopy with solar powered electronic menu board
    Patent number: D934159
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: William Dunn, Gerald Fraschilla
  • Canopy with solar powered electronic menu board
    Patent number: D941235
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: William Dunn, Gerald Fraschilla
  • Canopy with solar powered electronic menu board
    Patent number: D941236
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: William Dunn, Gerald Fraschilla