Patents by Inventor Dan Blase

Dan Blase 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).

  • Patent number: 11041326
    Abstract: A window latch for a sliding window having a sliding sash including a latch plate and a housing. The housing includes an engagement element movable relative to the housing from a locked position operatively engaged with the latch plate to an unlocked position disengaged from the latch plate. A handle is operatively coupled to the engagement element and movable from a first position to a second position in a first direction corresponding to the direction the sliding sash to which the handle is attached moves to an open position. The handle operatively moves the engagement element from the locked position to the unlocked position as the handle is moved in the first direction toward the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: MILGARD MANUFACTURING LLC
    Inventors: John Tremble, Gordon H. Liebel, Kevin D. Vilhauer, Dan Blase, R. Lee Rawls, James A. Duncan
  • Patent number: 10741960
    Abstract: A living space feature control apparatus includes a living space feature controller, a junction box controller receiver, wireless capabilities, and a programmable user interface. The living space feature control apparatus is configured with modular units including a junction box, backplate, device control assembly and faceplate making the control apparatus toollessly exchanged, upgraded or replaced. The control apparatus functions in a variety of ways including identifying different users, recording user preferences, automatically turning lights on and off according to user preferences, closing blinds automatically, initiating security actions, acting as an intercom system and triangulating occupant location. The living space feature controller may include inductive coils for inductive signal and power transfer and a rotary optical encoder for selectable user living space control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Deako, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek Richardson, Patrick Prendergast, Allen Stedman, Dan Blase, Chris Keeser
  • Publication number: 20190264468
    Abstract: A window latch for a sliding window having a sliding sash including a latch plate and a housing. The housing includes an engagement element movable relative to the housing from a locked position operatively engaged with the latch plate to an unlocked position disengaged from the latch plate. A handle is operatively coupled to the engagement element and movable from a first position to a second position in a first direction corresponding to the direction the sliding sash to which the handle is attached moves to an open position. The handle operatively moves the engagement element from the locked position to the unlocked position as the handle is moved in the first direction toward the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2018
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Applicant: Milgard Manufacturing Incorporated
    Inventors: John Tremble, Gordon H. Liebel, Kevin D. Vilhauer, Dan Blase, R. Lee Rawls, James A. Duncan
  • Publication number: 20190252814
    Abstract: A living space feature control apparatus includes a living space feature controller, a junction box controller receiver, wireless capabilities, and a programmable user interface. The living space feature control apparatus is configured with modular units including a junction box, backplate, device control assembly and faceplate making the control apparatus toollessly exchanged, upgraded or replaced. The control apparatus functions in a variety of ways including identifying different users, recording user preferences, automatically turning lights on and off according to user preferences, closing blinds automatically, initiating security actions, acting as an intercom system and triangulating occupant location. The living space feature controller may include inductive coils for inductive signal and power transfer and a rotary optical encoder for selectable user living space control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Derek Richardson, Patrick Prendergast, Allen Stedman, Dan Blase, Chris Keeser
  • Patent number: 10145148
    Abstract: A window latch for a sliding window having a sliding sash including a latch plate and a housing. The housing includes an engagement element movable relative to the housing from a locked position operatively engaged with the latch plate to an unlocked position disengaged from the latch plate. A handle is operatively coupled to the engagement element and movable from a first position to a second position in a first direction corresponding to the direction the sliding sash to which the handle is attached moves to an open position. The handle operatively moves the engagement element from the locked position to the unlocked position as the handle is moved in the first direction toward the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: MILGARD MANUFACTURING INCORPORATED
    Inventors: John Tremble, Gordon H. Liebel, Kevin D. Vilhauer, Dan Blase, R. Lee Rawls, James A. Duncan
  • Patent number: 10069235
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a backplate including at least one backplate contact, a cover, and a lock. The at least one backplate contact facilitates an electrical connection to a power source. The cover shields the at least one backplate contact when the cover is placed in a closed position. The cover is further translatable to an open position to conditionally expose the at least one backplate contact. The lock applies a force to the cover and positions the cover in the closed position unless a counter-force greater than the force is received by the lock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Deako, Inc.
    Inventors: Dan Blase, Chris Keeser, Patrick Prendergast, Derek Richardson, Allen Stedman
  • Publication number: 20170064850
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a backplate including at least one backplate contact, a cover, and a lock. The at least one backplate contact facilitates an electrical connection to a power source. The cover shields the at least one backplate contact when the cover is placed in a closed position. The cover is further translatable to an open position to conditionally expose the at least one backplate contact. The lock applies a force to the cover and positions the cover in the closed position unless a counter-force greater than the force is received by the lock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Dan Blase, Chris Keeser, Patrick Prendergast, Derek Richardson, Allen Stedman
  • Publication number: 20150121765
    Abstract: A window latch for a sliding window having a sliding sash including a latch plate and a housing. The housing includes an engagement element movable relative to the housing from a locked position operatively engaged with the latch plate to an unlocked position disengaged from the latch plate. A handle is operatively coupled to the engagement element and movable from a first position to a second position in a first direction corresponding to the direction the sliding sash to which the handle is attached moves to an open position. The handle operatively moves the engagement element from the locked position to the unlocked position as the handle is moved in the first direction toward the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: John Tremble, Gordon H. Liebel, Kevin D. Vilhauer, Dan Blase, R. Lee Rawls, James A. Duncan
  • Patent number: 8899632
    Abstract: A window latch for a sliding window having a sliding sash including a latch plate and a housing. The housing includes an engagement element movable relative to the housing from a locked position operatively engaged with the latch plate to an unlocked position disengaged from the latch plate. A handle is operatively coupled to the engagement element and movable from a first position to a second position in a first direction corresponding to the direction the sliding sash to which the handle is attached moves to an open position. The handle operatively moves the engagement element from the locked position to the unlocked position as the handle is moved in the first direction toward the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Milgard Manufacturing Incorporated
    Inventors: John Tremble, Gordon Liebel, Kevin Vilhauer, Dan Blasé, R. Lee Rawls, James A. Duncan
  • Publication number: 20130111819
    Abstract: A window latch for a sliding window having a sliding sash including a latch plate and a housing. The housing includes an engagement element movable relative to the housing from a locked position operatively engaged with the latch plate to an unlocked position disengaged from the latch plate. A handle is operatively coupled to the engagement element and movable from a first position to a second position in a first direction corresponding to the direction the sliding sash to which the handle is attached moves to an open position. The handle operatively moves the engagement element from the locked position to the unlocked position as the handle is moved in the first direction toward the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: MILGARD MANUFACTURING INCORPORATED
    Inventors: John Tremble, Gordon Liebel, Kevin Vilhauer, Dan Blase, R. Lee Rawls, James A. Duncan
  • Patent number: 8182001
    Abstract: A window latch for a sliding window having a sliding sash including a latch plate and a housing. The housing includes an engagement element movable relative to the housing from a locked position operatively engaged with the latch plate to an unlocked position disengaged from the latch plate. A handle is operatively coupled to the engagement element and movable from a first position to a second position in a first direction corresponding to the direction the sliding sash to which the handle is attached moves to an open position. The handle operatively moves the engagement element from the locked position to the unlocked position as the handle is moved in the first direction toward the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Milgard Manufacturing Incorporated
    Inventors: John Tremble, Gordon Liebel, Kevin Vilhauer, Dan Blasé, R. Lee Rawls, James A. Duncan
  • Patent number: 7915033
    Abstract: A method and system for providing a container for investigating at least one specimen are described. The method and system include providing a dish. The dish includes a floor, a plurality of sidewalls, and at least one pedestal. The floor has a perimeter. The plurality of sidewalls coupled with the floor proximate to the perimeter. The at least one pedestal resides on a portion of the floor and is pedestal configured to support at least one microscope slide distal from the floor. The at least one microscope slide bears the specimen(s) for investigation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Nanopoint, Inc.
    Inventors: Len Higashi, Fernd Engelen, Peter Bristol, Cathy Owen, Dan Blase, Dexter Poon
  • Publication number: 20100097695
    Abstract: A method and system for providing a container for investigating at least one specimen are described. The method and system include providing a dish. The dish includes a floor, a plurality of sidewalls, and at least one pedestal. The floor has a perimeter. The plurality of sidewalls coupled with the floor proximate to the perimeter. The at least one pedestal resides on a portion of the floor and is pedestal configured to support at least one microscope slide distal from the floor. The at least one microscope slide bears the specimen(s) for investigation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: NANOPOINT, INC.
    Inventors: Len Higashi, Fernd Engelen, Peter Bristol, Cathy Owen, Dan Blase, Dexter Poon
  • Publication number: 20080129054
    Abstract: A window latch for a sliding window having a sliding sash including a latch plate and a housing. The housing includes an engagement element movable relative to the housing from a locked position operatively engaged with the latch plate to an unlocked position disengaged from the latch plate. A handle is operatively coupled to the engagement element and movable from a first position to a second position in a first direction corresponding to the direction the sliding sash to which the handle is attached moves to an open position. The handle operatively moves the engagement element from the locked position to the unlocked position as the handle is moved in the first direction toward the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: John Tremble, Gordon Liebel, Kevin Vilhauer, Dan Blase, R. Lee Rawls, James A. Duncan
  • Patent number: 5964440
    Abstract: Apparatus for clamping a device to a work surface. A cam actuated, adjustable clamp provides a connection between the device and the work surface. The clamp includes a handle and a lever pivotally coupled to a housing member; a hand rotated threaded bolt in the end of the lever is used to adjust the position of a shoe to accommodate work surfaces of different thicknesses. The handle and lever pivot about bearings on two rods. Connectors extend between the two rods and they are coupled to the housing member. Cams on the handle ride on a surface of the lever as the handle is moved, applying a force to the lever that controls its position relative the underside of the work surface. The clamp is engaged/disengaged by a single movement (approximately 90 degrees of rotation) of the handle. A spring or linkage may be provided to bias the lever away from the work surface when the clamp is in the open (disengaged) position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Bin An, Paul Hornikx, Dan Blase
  • Patent number: D391234
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1998
    Assignee: Intermec Corporation
    Inventors: Debbie Chacon, Dan Blase, James R. Stewart
  • Patent number: D398002
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1998
    Assignee: Intermec Corporation
    Inventors: Debbie Chacon, Dan Blase, James R. Stewart
  • Patent number: D398903
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1998
    Assignee: Intermec Corporation
    Inventors: Debbie Chacon, Dan Blase, James R. Stewart
  • Patent number: D400494
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1998
    Assignee: Intermec Corporation
    Inventor: Dan Blase
  • Patent number: D415410
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1999
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Bin An, Paul Hornikx, Dan Blase