Patents by Inventor Douglas John Criddle

Douglas John Criddle 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: 20180051478
    Abstract: An apparatus has a housing with an elongate axis partially defining an interior chamber. A face plate is connected to the housing and defines a deadbolt opening. A circuit board disposed within the interior chamber has a first portion and second portion communicatively connected via a flexible ribbon. A battery holder is connected to the first portion. A sensor is connected to the second portion and is disposed proximate the deadbolt opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2016
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Applicant: Amesbury Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary E. Tagtow, Michael Lee Anderson, Tracy Lammers, Bruce Hagemeyer, Douglas John Criddle
  • Publication number: 20180051480
    Abstract: A motor with a shaft and a shaft axis is disposed within a housing. A lead screw has an axis and is rotatably mounted in the housing. A deadbolt linearly extends from the housing based on rotation of the lead screw. A gear set with a plurality of gears, each having an axis, is disposed in the housing and operably connects the motor and the lead screw. A circuit board is disposed within the housing and has a plurality of portions communicatively connected by a ribbon. Each portion is disposed substantially orthogonal to the motor shaft axis, the lead screw axis, and the plurality of gear axes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2016
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Applicant: Amesbury Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary E. Tagtow, Michael Lee Anderson, Tracy Lammers, Bruce Hagemeyer, Douglas John Criddle
  • Publication number: 20160326787
    Abstract: A first plate has a first plate body with a lip integral with and parallel to the first plate body. An opening is defined by the first plate. A second plate is disposed on a first side of the first plate body. The second plate body has at least one edge. A projection extending from the second plate is configured to mate with the first plate opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2015
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventor: Douglas John Criddle
  • Publication number: 20160201369
    Abstract: A hinge has a first section with a first leaf and a first barrel secured to the first leaf. The first barrel has a substantially round inner cross-section. A second section has a second leaf and a second barrel secured to the second leaf. The second barrel has a substantially rectangular inner cross-section. A hinge pin has a first round portion and a substantially rectangular portion defining a threaded opening therethrough. The first round portion is disposed in the first barrel and the substantially rectangular portion is disposed in the second barrel. Adjustment of an adjustment screw disposed in the threaded opening adjusts a position of the substantially rectangular portion within the second barrel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: Amesbury Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Douglas John Criddle
  • Publication number: 20120218753
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a first electronic display, a second electronic display generally parallel to and facing away from the first electronic display, and a bracket. The first electronic display is mounted to a first side of the bracket and the second electronic display is mounted to a second side of the bracket. The bracket is dimensioned to extend across a width of a top arm of a basketball hoop stanchion such that the first electronic display at least partially covers a first side of the top arm and the second electronic display at least partially covers a second side of the top arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: Daktronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Brent A. Joffer, Matt Buisker, Jay deBlonk, Lane A. Munson, Douglas John Criddle, Tom Kreutner, Adam Howard
  • Patent number: 8006435
    Abstract: A safety gate system having an electronic display for seamless integration into a barrier with electronic display capabilities. The safety gate system includes a post and a gate hinged to the post. The gate face and post carry electronic display modules which appear when the gate is closed, as continuous with and seamlessly integrated into the display of the barrier. Preferably, the hinges are four-bar hinges, most preferably two sets of paired four-bar hinges. The safety gate also includes a lower chase or sill which allows both signal wiring and power to pass under the gate. Braced rear legs compensate for the cantilever forces of the gates when open. A latch, preferably an electromagnetic latch, auto-releases in response to a pre-set sufficient force level, such as arising crowd surge forces, being applied to the gate, as well as being remotely releasable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Daktronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay C. DeBlonk, Kent Shane Miller, Douglas John Criddle
  • Publication number: 20080236045
    Abstract: A safety gate system having an electronic display for seamless integration into a barrier with electronic display capabilities. The safety gate system includes a post and a gate hinged to the post. The gate face and post carry electronic display modules which appear when the gate is closed, as continuous with and seamlessly integrated into the display of the barrier. Preferably, the hinges are four-bar hinges, most preferably two sets of paired four-bar hinges. The safety gate also includes a lower chase or sill which allows both signal wiring and power to pass under the gate. Braced rear legs compensate for the cantilever forces of the gates when open. A latch, preferably an electromagnetic latch, auto-releases in response to a pre-set sufficient force level, such as arising crowd surge forces, being applied to the gate, as well as being remotely releasable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Jay C. DeBlonk, Kent Shane Miller, Douglas John Criddle
  • Patent number: D648803
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Daktronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay DeBlonk, Lane A. Munson, Douglas John Criddle, Tom Kreutner, Adam Howard