Patents by Inventor William B. Davis
William B. 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).
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Patent number: 11926368Abstract: Vehicle cab suspension control systems are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the cab suspension control systems can include front cab-to-frame mounts that include controllable elastomer-based isolators that can provide real time variable damping to improve ride quality and/or road holding and reduce cab roll in response to, for example, input from one or more cab and/or frame mounted accelerometers, position sensors, etc. Embodiments of the control systems described herein can utilize a single vehicle controller (e.g., an ECU) to control all of the cab suspension components (e.g., semi-active damping technologies, air spring technologies, etc.) employed on a vehicle to provide a single suspension control solution that can provide improved ride performance, road holding, etc.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2022Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Link Manufacturing, LTDInventors: Tye B. Davis, William E. Ott
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Patent number: 8622018Abstract: A back bedding glazing compound applicator assembly is disclosed. The back bedding glazing compound applicator assembly comprises a nozzle head that is fluidly connected to a back bedding glazing compound supply source and a stabilizer device for retaining a fixed vertical position of a viewing surface while back bedding glazing compound is being dispensed by the nozzle head. The nozzle head includes a back bedding glazing compound channel fluidly connected to a dispensing opening. The dispensing opening is positioned adjacent a bottom surface of the nozzle head.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2009Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Sika Technology AGInventor: William B. Davis
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Patent number: 8336483Abstract: A system for glazing a sash is disclosed. The system comprises at least two position assemblies, a back bedding glazing compound applicator assembly, and a stabilizer assembly. The position assemblies each include a position member defining a distal end and a housing. Each position member is selectively slidable between a stored position and an extended position; wherein the distal end of the positioner member is extend outwardly from the housing and contacts a glazing leg of the sash when the positioner member is moved into the extended position.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2009Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Sika Technology AGInventor: William B. Davis
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Patent number: 8057845Abstract: A method of glazing a sash is disclosed. The method begins by placing a sash on a glazing table, wherein the sash defines an opening therein and has a glazing leg extending into the opening in the sash. At least two positioner assemblies are actuated, each positioner assembly having a position member defining a distal end. Each position member is selectively slidable between a stored position and an extended position. When the positioner assemblies are actuated, each position member is moved into the extended position such that the distal end of the positioner member contacts the glazing leg of the sash. A viewing element is then inserted into the sash opening and into abutting contact with portions of the positioner members so as to create a gap between an interior surface of the sash and an outer edge of the viewing element. Once the viewing element is positioned, the positioner members are retracted.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2009Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Sika Technology AGInventor: William B. Davis
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Patent number: 7997037Abstract: An integrated window sash includes a sash frame having a base between first and second sheet supporting surfaces and first and second sheets each having a first surface and an opposite second surface. The marginal edge portions of the first surface of the first sheet are secured to the first supporting surface, and marginal edge portions of the first surface of the second sheet are secured to the second supporting surface. The first surface of the second sheet faces and is spaced from the second surface of the first sheet to provide a compartment therebetween. A desiccating medium carried in a groove, or on the base communicates with the compartment, and the base and the desiccating medium define an interior opening in the sash frame, wherein the first sheet is sized to pass through the interior opening to the first sheet supporting surface without contacting the desiccating medium.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2004Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: Stephen L. Crandell, Mehran Arbab, William B. Davis, Raymond G. Gallagher, William Klingensmith, Barent A. Rosskamp, Cory D. Steffek
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Patent number: 7954284Abstract: A grid simulating muntins is retained or secured by clips within a spacer frame between glass sheets. The clips include a spacer-engaging member having a platform, and upright walls bendable toward one another, and a grid-engaging member. The grid-engaging member is mounted on the platform, extends upward between and spaced from the upright walls, and is received into one of the ends of the elongated members of the grid. The platform and portions of the upright walls of the spacer-engaging member are positioned within the spacer frame such that the ends of the elongated members of the grid are below the sight line of the unit. The spacer-engaging member and the grid-engaging member can be a monolithic piece, or the grid-engaging member can be detachably secured to the platform of the spacer-engaging member.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2007Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: Barent A. Rosskamp, Michael Buchanan, Stephen L. Crandell, William B. Davis, II, Cory D. Steffek
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Patent number: 7950194Abstract: A corner key for joining ends of spacer sections to form a corner of a spacer frame of a multi-sheet unit includes an elongated body having a first end and an opposite second end and a cut out between the ends of the body. The body is bendable to decrease spacing of the cut out to form a corner of the spacer frame.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2007Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: Barent A. Rosskamp, Michael Buchanan, Stephen L. Crandell, William B. Davis, William R. Siskos, Cory D. Steffek
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Patent number: 7827761Abstract: The present invention provides spacer stock for making a spacer frame for a multi-sheet unit. The spacer stock includes a first supporting surface; a second supporting surface opposite to, and facing away from, the first supporting surface; a base surface between and connecting the first and second supporting surfaces, and wherein the first and second supporting surfaces and base surface are made of plastic and rate of moisture and/or gas movement through portions of the first and second supporting surfaces is greater than the rate of moisture and/or gas movement, respectively through the base surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2007Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: Michael Buchanan, Mehran Arbab, Stephen L. Crandell, William B. Davis, Barent A. Rosskamp, William R. Siskos, Cory D. Steffek
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Publication number: 20100255180Abstract: A method of glazing a sash is disclosed. The method begins by placing a sash on a glazing table, wherein the sash defines an opening therein and has a glazing leg extending into the opening in the sash. At least two positioner assemblies are actuated, each positioner assembly having a position member defining a distal end. Each position member is selectively slidable between a stored position and an extended position. When the positioner assemblies are actuated, each position member is moved into the extended position such that the distal end of the positioner member contacts the glazing leg of the sash. A viewing element is then inserted into the sash opening and into abutting contact with portions of the positioner members so as to create a gap between an interior surface of the sash and an outer edge of the viewing element. Once the viewing element is positioned, the positioner members are retracted.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2009Publication date: October 7, 2010Inventor: William B. Davis
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Publication number: 20100251550Abstract: A back bedding glazing compound applicator assembly is disclosed. The back bedding glazing compound applicator assembly comprises a nozzle head that is fluidly connected to a back bedding glazing compound supply source and a stabilizer device for retaining a fixed vertical position of a viewing surface while back bedding glazing compound is being dispensed by the nozzle head. The nozzle head includes a back bedding glazing compound channel fluidly connected to a dispensing opening. The dispensing opening is positioned adjacent a bottom surface of the nozzle head.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2009Publication date: October 7, 2010Inventor: William B. Davis
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Publication number: 20100251964Abstract: A system for glazing a sash is disclosed. The system comprises at least two position assemblies, a back bedding glazing compound applicator assembly, and a stabilizer assembly. The position assemblies each include a position member defining a distal end and a housing. Each position member is selectively slidable between a stored position and an extended position; wherein the distal end of the positioner member is extend outwardly from the housing and contacts a glazing leg of the sash when the positioner member is moved into the extended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2009Publication date: October 7, 2010Inventor: William B. Davis
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Patent number: 7765769Abstract: An insulating unit includes a first and a second sheet, each of the sheets having a first major surface and an opposite second major surface; an arrangement to position the first and second sheets in spaced relation to one another to provide a compartment between the sheets, the second major surface of the first sheet and the first major surface of the second sheet facing the compartment; a lattice made of muntin bars in the compartment, the lattice having end portions adjacent to and spaced from the arrangement; and a retainer clip having a first end portion connected to an end portion of the lattice and the opposite second end portion having a compressible base, the compressible base in surface contact with the second major surface of the first sheet and the first major surface of the second sheet to retain the lattice in position between the sheets.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2004Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: Barent A. Rosskamp, Mehran Arbab, Stephen L. Crandell, William B. Davis, Raymond G. Gallagher, William Klingensmith, Cory D. Steffek
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Patent number: 7748185Abstract: A grid simulating muntins for a multi-sheet unit includes a plurality of interconnected vertical and horizontal elongated members. The ends of the elongated members are shaped to engage interior surface of a spacer frame to position the grid within the spacer frame. Shaping the ends of the elongated members eliminates the need for muntin clips.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2007Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventor: William B. Davis, II
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Patent number: 7739851Abstract: The present invention provides a spacer frame for making a multi-sheet unit. The frame includes a spacer stock member having a first end and a second end, and a corner key comprising a bendable elongated body having a first end in the first end of the spacer stock member, an opposite second end in the second end of the spacer stock member, and a cut out between the ends, the ends of the corner key bendable relative to one another to decrease the spacing of the cut out.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2007Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: William B. Davis, Mehran Arbab, Michael Buchanan, Stephen L. Crandell, Barent A. Rosskamp, William R. Siskos, Cory D. Steffek
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Patent number: 7588653Abstract: A method of making an integrated window sash includes providing a sash frame having a first sheet supporting surface, a second sheet supporting surface, and a base extending from the first sheet supporting surface to toward the second sheet supporting surface; applying a layer of an adhesive sealant having a low gas and moisture permeability on the first sheet supporting surface; applying a layer of an adhesive sealant having a low gas and moisture permeability on the second sheet supporting surface; applying a layer of a moisture pervious matrix having a desiccant therein on the base; moving a first sheet having a first major surface and an opposite second major surface into the spacer frame over and spaced from the matrix to move the first major surface of the first sheet against the first layer, and moving a second sheet having a first major surface and an opposite major surface toward the second layer to move the first major surface of the second sheet against the second layer, wherein the first surface oType: GrantFiled: June 23, 2004Date of Patent: September 15, 2009Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: Stephen L. Crandell, Mehran Arbab, William B. Davis, Raymond G. Gallagher, William Klingensmith, Barent A. Rosskamp, Cory D. Steffek
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Publication number: 20090056265Abstract: A grid simulating muntins for a multi-sheet unit includes a plurality of interconnected vertical and horizontal elongated members. The ends of the elongated members are shaped to engage interior surface of a spacer frame to position the grid within the spacer frame. Shaping the ends of the elongated members eliminates the need for muntin clips.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2007Publication date: March 5, 2009Applicant: PPG INDUSTRIES OHIO, INC.Inventor: William B. Davis, II
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Publication number: 20090056264Abstract: A grid simulating muntins is retained or secured by clips within a spacer frame between glass sheets. The clips include a spacer-engaging member having a platform, and upright walls bendable toward one another, and a grid-engaging member. The grid-engaging member is mounted on the platform, extends upward between and spaced from the upright walls, and is received into one of the ends of the elongated members of the grid. The platform and portions of the upright walls of the spacer-engaging member are positioned within the spacer frame such that the ends of the elongated members of the grid are below the sight line of the unit. The spacer-engaging member and the grid-engaging member can be a monolithic piece, or the grid-engaging member can be detachably secured to the platform of the spacer-engaging member.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2007Publication date: March 5, 2009Applicant: PPG INDUSTRIES OHIO, INC.Inventors: Barent A. Rosskamp, Michael Buchanan, Stephen L. Crandell, William B. Davis, II, Cory D. Steffek
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Patent number: 7490445Abstract: An integrated window sash includes a sash frame having a first sheet supporting surface, a second sheet supporting surface spaced from the first sheet supporting surface, and a base between the first and second sheet supporting surfaces, the base defining an opening; a first sheet having a first major surface and an opposite second major surface with marginal edge portions of the first surface of the first sheet secured to the first sheet supporting surface, the first sheet sized to pass through the opening toward the first sheet supporting surface; a second sheet having a first major surface and an opposite second major surface with marginal edge portions of the first surface of the second sheet secured to the second sheet supporting surface, the second sheet sized to be larger than the opening, wherein the first major surface of the second sheet faces the second major surface of the first sheet and is spaced therefrom to provide a compartment between the sheets; and a retainer mounted on the base between thType: GrantFiled: June 23, 2004Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: Cory D. Steffek, Mehran Arbab, Stephen L. Crandell, William B. Davis, Raymond G. Gallagher, William Klingensmith, Barent A. Rosskamp
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Patent number: 5915642Abstract: The handle has an insert portion having a plurality of radially extending fins and a grip surface. The handle is inserted into a hollow core. The fins provide a fit that allows the core to rotate relative to the handle. The fins can deform when subjected to such rotation. The grip is positioned to allow the user to squeeze the handle against the core to slow or stop said rotation.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 1997Date of Patent: June 29, 1999Assignee: Olympic General CorporationInventor: William B. Davis
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Patent number: D510019Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2004Date of Patent: September 27, 2005Assignee: Olympic General CorporationInventor: William B. Davis