Patents by Inventor Charles P. Davis

Charles P. Davis has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20230206790
    Abstract: A method to project content from a moving projector. The method includes analyzing an object to identify a projection surface; determining a first position of a projector relative to the projection surface; modifying a first frame of a content for projection onto the projection surface based on the projection surface and the first position of the projector; projecting the first frame of the content from the projector onto the projection surface; determining a second position of the projector relative to the projection surface; modifying a second frame of the content based on the projection surface and the second position; and projecting the second frame of the content from the projector onto the projection surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Joseph M. Popp, Steven M. Chapman, Charles P. Davis, Jeremie A. Papon, Alice J. Taylor
  • Patent number: 11605320
    Abstract: A method to project content from a moving projector. The method includes analyzing an object to identify a projection surface; determining a first position of a projector relative to the projection surface; modifying a first frame of a content for projection onto the projection surface based on the projection surface and the first position of the projector; projecting the first frame of the content from the projector onto the projection surface; determining a second position of the projector relative to the projection surface; modifying a second frame of the content based on the projection surface and the second position; and projecting the second frame of the content from the projector onto the projection surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph M. Popp, Steven M. Chapman, Charles P. Davis, Jeremie A. Papon, Alice J. Taylor
  • Patent number: 8464964
    Abstract: A fluid effects apparatus for creating a fluid display. The apparatus includes a base with a center point gimbal. A fluid outlet manifold is provided with an inlet for receiving fluid and a nozzle. The fluid outlet manifold is supported on the center point gimbal to pivot with the gimbal. A drive assembly is provided with first and second drive mechanisms that each drive input arms attached to the fluid outlet manifold at an angular offset. Each of the input arms is configured with three pivot points to translate rotational input from a crank arm of the drive mechanism into linear movement, and each input arm includes a first swing arm pivotally coupled to the crank arm, a second swing arm coupled to an end of the first swing arm, and a collar receiving a portion of the fluid outlet manifold and pivotally supported by the second swing arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Evelyn S. Wiseman, Theodore R. Carlsson, Jennifer Magill, Michael A. Layman, William T. Slusser, Jason A. Badger, Matthew A. Cotter, Charles P. Davis
  • Patent number: 8459573
    Abstract: A fluid effects apparatus for producing a water display or show. The apparatus includes a base with a center point gimbal mechanism and a fluid outlet manifold with an inlet for receiving fluid. The fluid outlet manifold is pivotally supported upon the center point gimbal mechanism and includes a nozzle manifold with a pivotally mounted nozzle for dispersing the received fluid and a nozzle drive assembly coupled to the nozzle that selectively rotates the nozzle about its rotation axis. The drive assembly includes a motor mounted to pivot with the fluid outlet manifold upon the center point gimbal. The drive assembly includes an output drive element of the motor that is coupled to the nozzle to selectively rotate the nozzle. The nozzle manifold includes a second nozzle and switching means for selectively directing the received fluid to one of the two nozzles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Evelyn S. Wiseman, Theodore R. Carlsson, Jennifer Magill, Michael A. Layman, William T. Slusser, Jason A. Badger, Matthew A. Cotter, Charles P. Davis
  • Publication number: 20110132993
    Abstract: A fluid effects apparatus for creating a fluid display. The apparatus includes a base with a center point gimbal. A fluid outlet manifold is provided with an inlet for receiving fluid and a nozzle. The fluid outlet manifold is supported on the center point gimbal to pivot with the gimbal. A drive assembly is provided with first and second drive mechanisms that each drive input arms attached to the fluid outlet manifold at an angular offset. Each of the input arms is configured with three pivot points to translate rotational input from a crank arm of the drive mechanism into linear movement, and each input arm includes a first swing arm pivotally coupled to the crank arm, a second swing arm coupled to an end of the first swing arm, and a collar receiving a portion of the fluid outlet manifold and pivotally supported by the second swing arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: Evelyn S. Wiseman, THEODORE R. CARLSSON, JENNIFER MAGILL, MICHAEL A. LAYMAN, WILLIAM T. SLUSSER, JASON A. BADGER, MATTHEW A. COTTER, CHARLES P. DAVIS
  • Publication number: 20110132994
    Abstract: A fluid effects apparatus for producing a water display or show. The apparatus includes a base with a center point gimbal mechanism and a fluid outlet manifold with an inlet for receiving fluid. The fluid outlet manifold is pivotally supported upon the center point gimbal mechanism and includes a nozzle manifold with a pivotally mounted nozzle for dispersing the received fluid and a nozzle drive assembly coupled to the nozzle that selectively rotates the nozzle about its rotation axis. The drive assembly includes a motor mounted to pivot with the fluid outlet manifold upon the center point gimbal. The drive assembly includes an output drive element of the motor that is coupled to the nozzle to selectively rotate the nozzle. The nozzle manifold includes a second nozzle and switching means for selectively directing the received fluid to one of the two nozzles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: EVELYN S. WISEMAN, THEODORE R. CARLSSON, JENNIFER MAGILL, MICHAEL A. LAYMAN, WILLIAM T. SLUSSER, JASON A. BADGER, MATTHEW A. COTTER, CHARLES P. DAVIS
  • Patent number: 7901375
    Abstract: A feeding apparatus that has particular utility for feeding infants, small children and adults that are at risk for choking on soft food includes a mesh enclosure that is open at a first end and closed at a second end. A mesh holder engages and holds open the first open end of the mesh enclosure and has an opening communicating with the interior of the mesh enclosure through which food may be inserted into the mesh enclosure. A closure mechanism is mounted to the mesh holder for movement between a first open position wherein the opening is uncovered and food may be inserted or removed from the mesh enclosure and a second closed position wherein the food is secured within the mesh enclosure. The closure mechanism advantageously remains engaged with the mesh holder in both the first and second positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven B. Dunn, Mark Hatherill, Kevin D. Johnson, Charles P. Davis
  • Patent number: 7886992
    Abstract: A fluid effects apparatus to produce a fluid display or effect. The apparatus includes a base with a center point gimbal. A fluid outlet manifold is provided with an inlet for receiving fluid and an outlet device such as a nozzle for dispersing the received fluid. The fluid outlet manifold is supported upon the center point gimbal to pivot with the gimbal in all directions. A drive assembly is provided with first and second drive mechanisms such as submersible servos that each drive input arms attached to the fluid outlet manifold at an angular offset such as about 120 degrees. The drive mechanisms are separately and concurrently operable to move the input arms to pivot the fluid outlet manifold on the center point gimbal to selectively position the outlet device such as to articulate it in arcs of 110 degrees or more in all directions about a nozzle center axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Evelyn S. Wiseman, Theodore R. Carlsson, Jennifer M. Magill, Michael A. Layman, William T. Slusser, Jason A. Badger, Matthew A. Cotter, Charles P. Davis
  • Publication number: 20100147971
    Abstract: A fluid effects apparatus to produce a fluid display or effect. The apparatus includes a base with a center point gimbal. A fluid outlet manifold is provided with an inlet for receiving fluid and an outlet device such as a nozzle for dispersing the received fluid. The fluid outlet manifold is supported upon the center point gimbal to pivot with the gimbal in all directions. A drive assembly is provided with first and second drive mechanisms such as submersible servos that each drive input arms attached to the fluid outlet manifold at an angular offset such as about 120 degrees. The drive mechanisms are separately and concurrently operable to move the input arms to pivot the fluid outlet manifold on the center point gimbal to selectively position the outlet device such as to articulate it in arcs of 110 degrees or more in all directions about a nozzle center axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Evelyn S. Wiseman, Theodore R. Carlsson, Jennifer M. Magill, Michael A. Layman, William T. Slusser, Jason A. Badger, Matthew A. Cotter, Charles P. Davis
  • Patent number: 7272999
    Abstract: A torque-limiting driver includes a housing, a shaft carried by the housing for rotation relative thereto and having a workpiece-engaging tip projecting from the housing, a torque-limiting mechanism coupled between the housing and the shaft and responsive to rotation of the housing in a predetermined direction to rotate the shaft at torques below a predetermined torque and accommodating rotation of the housing relative to the shaft at said predetermined torque and above, a torque-determining structure disposed in the housing and movable relative to the torque-limiting mechanism for adjusting the predetermined torque, and the housing including a stop portion engageable with the torque-determining structure for preventing torque-adjusting movement thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2007
    Assignee: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Brian Cutler, Charles P. Davis, Tony Zlatko Kurtovic, legal representative, Jay J. Kurtovic, deceased
  • Patent number: 7234607
    Abstract: A variable flow infant feeding assembly is designed so that a caregiver can select an optimal feeding flow rate without having to change nipples, as may be desired depending upon the age and appetite of the infant as well as the liquid that is being dispensed. Preferably, the assembly includes a baby bottle and a nipple member that has ventilation structure defined therein for permitting replacement air to enter the baby bottle during feeding. Retention structure such as a threaded ring member is provided for securing the nipple member to the baby bottle. Advantageously, variable restrictor structure is provided, preferably so as to be integral with the ring member, for selectively blocking at least a portion of the ventilation structure. By controlling the size of the opening through which replacement air flows into the baby bottle, the variable restrictor structure permits the feeding flow rate through the nipple member to be adjusted by a caregiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven B. Dunn, Tony Hu, Charles P. Davis, Kevin D. Johnson, Mark Hatherill
  • Patent number: 6981436
    Abstract: An electronic torque wrench has inner and outer telescoping housing portions and a battery tray assembly telescopically receivable in the inner housing portion and a bezel assembly receivable in an aperture in the outer housing portion and interconnected with the housing portions and the battery support assembly by a single fastener. The bezel assembly carries torque measuring circuitry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2006
    Assignee: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Thomas P. Becker, David F. Brekke, David D. Curry, Brian J. Cutler, Jay Kurtovic, Charles P. Davis
  • Patent number: 6960039
    Abstract: A drawing tool for creating stripped patterns or multi-colored lines, such as rainbows. The drawing tool includes a set of removable cartridges of varying sizes, nib shapes and colors, each of which is interchangeable with others of its own size or with a set ratio of lager or smaller cartridges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2005
    Assignee: Overbreak, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Dayne A. Sieling, Arie I. Aharon, Antonio C. Hu, Joseph Sherman, Charles P. Davis
  • Patent number: 6883672
    Abstract: A variable flow infant feeding assembly is designed so that a caregiver can select an optimal feeding flow rate without having to change nipples, as may be desired depending upon the age and appetite of the infant as well as the liquid that is being dispensed. Preferably, the assembly includes a baby bottle and a nipple member that has ventilation structure defined therein for permitting replacement air to enter the baby bottle during feeding. Retention structure such as a threaded ring member is provided for securing the nipple member to the baby bottle. Advantageously, variable restrictor structure is provided, preferably so as to be integral with the ring member, for selectively blocking at least a portion of the ventilation structure. By controlling the size of the opening through which replacement air flows into the baby bottle, the variable restrictor structure permits the feeding flow rate through the nipple member to be adjusted by a caregiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Assignee: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven B. Dunn, Tony Hu, Charles P. Davis, Kevin D. Johnson, Mark Hatherhill
  • Publication number: 20040253034
    Abstract: A drawing tool for creating stripped patterns or multi-colored lines, such as rainbows. The drawing tool includes a set of removable cartridges of varying sizes, nib shapes and colors, each of which is interchangeable with others of its own size or with a set ratio of lager or smaller cartridges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2003
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventors: Dayne A. Sieling, Arie I. Aharon, Antonio C. Hu, Joseph Sherman, Charles P. Davis
  • Patent number: D530166
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Thomas P. Becker, David F. Brekke, David D. Curry, Brian J. Cutler, Charles P. Davis, David Duvan, Jaye Kurtovic
  • Patent number: D575361
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignee: TYR Sport, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles P. Davis, Zoltan Pavlakovich
  • Patent number: D497294
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Assignee: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Thomas P. Becker, David F. Brekke, David D. Curry, Brian J. Cutler, Charles P. Davis, David Duvan, Jay Kurtovic
  • Patent number: D728966
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard P. Lewis, Charles P. Davis, Joel Keily, Orlando P. Ochoa, Sr.
  • Patent number: D735490
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.
    Inventors: Richard P. Lewis, Charles P. Davis, Joel Keily, Orlando P. Ochoa, Sr.