Patents by Inventor William R. Dickson

William R. Dickson 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: 5061879
    Abstract: The present invention provides a Control Module 15 for controlling a dual filament bulb, in particular aircraft reading lamps, so as to detect the failure of one filament and energize the other filament. The Control Module 15 also has provisions for detection of bulbs that have only one or no operable filament(s) by activating an indicator (Light Emitting Diode) or connection to a test switch that will command the Module to activate bulbs that have two operable filaments only. The Control Module 15 consists of a solid state circuit made up of triacs, resistors, capacitor, diodes and fuse all packaged in a small printed circuit board. Interface between the Module and dual filament bulb, indicator or test switch is easily accomplished by a small connector on the Control Module 15.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1991
    Inventors: Joseph P. Munoz, William R. Dickson, Michael S. Cafasso
  • Patent number: 4335558
    Abstract: A prefabricated building of symmetrical polygonal shape secured onto a concrete slab and symmetrical about a vertical central axis, the building having vertical columns in each polygonal corner and the columns being joined by perimeter beams extending therearound parallel to the slab to form a substantially closed main framework. The building further includes roof beams supported entirely by the columns and extending diagonally upwardly and inwardly to an apex member which joins them. The columns have connectors attached to them to receive the ends of the perimeter and roof beams which comprise two C-shaped members disposed back-to-back with their webs slightly spaced by internally mounted spacers. Prefabricated side and roof panel members enclose the framework, and are made thick enough to hide the beams and the columns and to lap each other to form an inclosed structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1980
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1982
    Assignee: Domain Building Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Charles A. Caldwell, William R. Dickson