Patents by Inventor David Swan
David Swan 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).
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Patent number: 11947513Abstract: Methods and apparatus consistent with the invention provide the ability to organize, index, search, and present time series data based on searches. Time series data are sequences of time stamped records occurring in one or more usually continuous streams, representing some type of activity. In one embodiment, time series data is stored as discrete events time stamps. A search is received and relevant event information is retrieved based in whole or in part on the time stamp, a keyword indexing mechanism, or statistical indices calculated at the time of the search.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2022Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Splunk Inc.Inventors: Michael Joseph Baum, R. David Carasso, Robin Kumar Das, Rory Greene, Bradley Hall, Nicholas Christian Mealy, Brian Philip Murphy, Stephen Phillip Sorkin, Andre David Stechert, Erik M. Swan
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Patent number: 11925306Abstract: A docking station for charging an autonomous floor cleaner includes a transmitter that can transmit a signal for detection by the robot. The docking station can include an opaque shroud for the transmitter and/or spring-loaded charging contacts. The autonomous floor cleaner can comprise a passive receiver that detects signals emitted from the docking station and a time-of-flight sensor for position/proximity sensing. The robot can selectively turn off the time-of-flight sensor when docking with or avoiding the docking station. Methods for docking, re-docking, low power charging, docking station avoidance, obstacle response during docking, and close-proximity docking are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: BISSELL Inc.Inventors: Andrew James Brouwers, David VanKampen, Jeffery Swan, Patryk D. Akhurst, Jared Thomas
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Publication number: 20220212082Abstract: An alignment device for putting includes two bridges, and at least two rods configured to extend through openings in the bridges to create a putting area bordered by the rods and the bridges. Each bridge includes a pair of base elements, a trestle that extends between the two base elements, a string support that extends from the trestle, and at least one target that is suspended from the trestle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2022Publication date: July 7, 2022Inventor: David Swan
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Publication number: 20210387068Abstract: A golf mat system includes a standing mat frame portion, and a hitting mat frame portion attached to the standing mat frame portion. A hitting mat is mounted in the hitting mat frame portion. The hitting mat includes a plurality of brushes each having a plurality of bristles.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2021Publication date: December 16, 2021Inventor: David Swan
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Patent number: 10602735Abstract: An apparatus (10) comprises a water storage tank (14), a heater (16), a pump (38) and an outlet duct (70) to convey heated water to a plurality of lances (24) through hoses (22). The heater (16) is arranged to heat the water in at least two successive stages (66, 67), to an intermediate and then to a final temperature, at least the second stage (67) of the heater being activated in pulses, the frequency and/or duration of the pulses being adjustable to control the resultant temperature. Foaming agent is introduced (18, 40) into the water. Upstream of each hose (22) is a diversion valve (85) connecting to a water return circuit (54) leading back to the water storage tank (14); and the water return circuit (54) includes a heat exchanger (55, 56). The heater (16) may be liquid fuelled. The apparatus can be mobile, for example on a motor-vehicle (12), and it enables a number of people to control weeds separately, using separate lances (24), from the same apparatus (10).Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2015Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: Weeding Technologies Ltd.Inventors: David Swan, Brian Palmer
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Patent number: 10252761Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a seat assembly for a motorcycle is provided. The seat assembly has a forward end and a rear end. The seat assembly including a seating surface; and a cantilevered seat support including a mount portion and a cantilevered portion, the cantilevered seat support providing for coupling to a frame of the motorcycle such that a rear end of the seat support is spaced apart from the frame and exclusively coupled to the frame via the mount portion at the forward end of the seat assembly, the cantilevered portion including a first length extending from the mount portion to the rear end. The seating surface is supported by the cantilevered seat support such that greater than 50% of the length of the cantilevered portion is obscured from view when viewed in a lateral plan view.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2015Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: Indian Motorcycle International, LLCInventors: Cole D. Naymark, David A. Swan, Richard J. Christoph
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Publication number: 20170202203Abstract: An apparatus (10) comprises a water storage tank (14), a heater (16), a pump (38) and an outlet duct (70) to convey heated water to a plurality of lances (24) through hoses (22). The heater (16) is arranged to heat the water in at least two successive stages (66, 67), to an intermediate and then to a final temperature, at least the second stage (67) of the heater being activated in pulses, the frequency and/or duration of the pulses being adjustable to control the resultant temperature. Foaming agent is introduced (18, 40) into the water. Upstream of each hose (22) is a diversion valve (85) connecting to a water return circuit (54) leading back to the water storage tank (14); and the water return circuit (54) includes a heat exchanger (55, 56). The heater (16) may be liquid fuelled. The apparatus can be mobile, for example on a motor-vehicle (12), and it enables a number of people to control weeds separately, using separate lances (24), from the same apparatus (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2015Publication date: July 20, 2017Inventors: David Swan, Brian Palmer
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Publication number: 20170021883Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a seat assembly for a motorcycle is provided. The seat assembly has a forward end and a rear end. The seat assembly including a seating surface; and a cantilevered seat support including a mount portion and a cantilevered portion, the cantilevered seat support providing for coupling to a frame of the motorcycle such that a rear end of the seat support is spaced apart from the frame and exclusively coupled to the frame via the mount portion at the forward end of the seat assembly, the cantilevered portion including a first length extending from the mount portion to the rear end. The seating surface is supported by the cantilevered seat support such that greater than 50% of the length of the cantilevered portion is obscured from view when viewed in a lateral plan view.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2015Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: Cole D. Naymark, David A. Swan, Richard J. Christoph
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Publication number: 20140209591Abstract: A box heater system to be mounted in a box in which material is receivable for discharge therefrom. The box heater system includes a heat-generating assembly having a body including one or more channels formed therein, and one or more heating elements at least partially positioned in the channel(s), for generating heat and transferring the heat to at least part of the body. The body is movable relative to the heating element, and the heating element is movable relative to the body. The heat transferred to the body is at least partially transferable to the material received in the box.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: WALKIN ON DOWN LTD.Inventor: John David Swan
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Patent number: 8474908Abstract: Disclosed is a seat element (1) for a seat system, which extends substantially across an entire zone of a backrest and/or a seat area of a seat in a mounted state. Said seat element (1) comprises devices (12-21) for receiving functional elements in order to provide additional seat functions. Such a modular seat system makes it possible to create in a simple manner different fittings of a seat, especially a vehicle seat.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2005Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Schukra Geraetebau GmbHInventors: Jan Petzel, Thomas Preiss, Veit Stoessel, David A. Swan, Renato Colja
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Publication number: 20130073450Abstract: A system and method for facilitating and incentivizing resource conservation. A monitoring module generates data regarding consumption of energy or other resources by one or more devices. A processing module automatically compares the resource usage data to a baseline, and determines a direct cost savings based on the comparison, optionally along with indirect value based on tax shelter value, investment, carbon offset credits, and the like. Based on this, a financial module automatically directs money to a set of financial instruments. A feedback module provides a user with indications of resource usage data, monetary value, and status of the set of financial instruments. A database configured for accumulating information related to device resource consumption, device performance, and device-related context is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Inventor: David A. Swan
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Patent number: 8230536Abstract: A changing table for a playard has a flexible platform sized to support a child and a changing table mount arranged to releasably engage the platform to the playard. The changing table mount can have a plurality of straps each having a fastener and removably received in corresponding slots of the playard. The changing table mount can comprise a zipper releasably connecting the changing table to the playard.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2011Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.Inventors: Joshua E. Clapper, Jeffrey David Swan, Neil C. Penza, Todd D. Sorzano, Matthew J. Ransil, Thomas J. Pollack, Jonathan M. Pacella, Robert T. Pike, Michael A. Dotsey
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Publication number: 20110276194Abstract: The present invention provides for multiple energy pooling stations to combine renewable energy, utility energy and back-up power services in the form of Green and Black Energy with energy storage to create a multi-income stream. An energy pooling station is an advanced part of an evolving “energy network” in which multiple energy pooling stations are communicating with each other to share energy credit, bank energy, and distribute the energy to customers.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2011Publication date: November 10, 2011Inventors: Hal A. Emalfarb, David Swan, Herman Glenn, Scott Turik
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Publication number: 20110197356Abstract: A changing table for a playard has a flexible platform sized to support a child and a changing table mount arranged to releasably engage the platform to the playard. The changing table mount can have a plurality of straps each having a fastener and removably received in corresponding slots of the playard. The changing table mount can comprise a zipper releasably connecting the changing table to the playard.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2011Publication date: August 18, 2011Applicant: Graco Children's Products Inc.Inventors: Joshua E. Clapper, Jeffrey David Swan, Neil C. Penza, Todd D. Sorzano, Matthew J. Ransil, Thomas J. Pollack, Jonathan M. Pacella, Robert T. Pike, Michael A. Dotsey
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Patent number: 7954506Abstract: A plumbing system operable to automatically introduce antifreeze into the hot and cold water systems responsive to a signal from a controller. The controller activates the system automatically at a predetermined ambient temperature. The system can also be reconfigured manually.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2003Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Inventor: John David Swan
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Patent number: 7908686Abstract: A changing table for use with a playard includes a platform that is sized to support a child and at least one changing table mount arranged relative to the platform to releasably engage the platform to the playard. The changing table mount includes a release actuator. When the changing table is engaged with the playard, the changing table is configured to remain engaged with the playard when a force of less than or equal to 25 pounds is applied to a location on the changing table other than the release actuator.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2005Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Graco Children's Products Inc.Inventors: Joshua E. Clapper, Jeffrey David Swan, Neil C. Penza, Todd D. Sorzano, Matthew J. Ransil, Thomas J. Pollack, Jonathan M. Pacella, Robert T. Pike, Michael A. Dotsey
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Patent number: 7562934Abstract: A configurable vehicle seat having at least two configurations is disclosed. The configurable vehicle seat has a seat base, a seat bottom supported by the seat base, and a seat back coupled to the seat base. The seat back or seat bottom has one or more adjustable profile members, wherein the adjustable profile members may be adjusted such that the seat is adjusted from at least a first configuration to a second configuration.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2005Date of Patent: July 21, 2009Assignee: Schukra of North America, Ltd.Inventors: David Swan, Thomas Heinz-Gerd Preiss, Robert J. McMillen
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Publication number: 20090001785Abstract: An integrated active headrest/lumbar seating system 22 includes an active headrest system 10 supported within a seat frame 12 of a vehicle. The active headrest system 10 includes an energy transfer mechanism 14 that connects the headrest 16 to the lumbar support 18. The lumbar support 18 is operated by an actuator 20. The energy transfer mechanism 14 includes a pair of linkages 26, a pair of side bars 30 and a cross bar 34. The linkages 25 connect to the headrest 16 and the pair of side bars 30 extend from the pair of linkages 26 along the side rails 32 of the seat frame 12 to the crossbar 34. The crossbar 34 connects the pair of side bars 30 and is situated at the middle section 40 of the lumbar support 18. The lumbar support 18 can fit between the side bars 30.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2005Publication date: January 1, 2009Applicant: L&P Property Management CompanyInventors: David Swan, Robert J. McMillen, Renato Colja, Stephen Certossi, Asad Sami, George Kukurozovic, Bogdan Rencz
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Patent number: D893792Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2018Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Inventor: Dawn David-Swan
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Patent number: D912881Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2020Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Inventor: Dawn David-Swan