Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Christopher Mark Tanner, Esq.
  • Software-driven motor and solenoid controller
    Patent number: 6696805
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling electrical devices such as electric trains using a computer is disclosed. The invention utilizes standard ports that appear on most computers, and works with standard well-known widely commercially available train sets. The invention has customized software and circuitry for managing the speed and direction of one or more motors, and also for controlling the configuration of track turnouts. The invention can also be configured and updated by the user to fit the characteristics of a user's specific layout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Inventors: Christopher Mark Tanner, Todd M. Halvorson
  • Tile sign method
    Patent number: 6560841
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for building signs combining tile and wood, such as but not limited to nameplates, is disclosed. The nameplates are produced in several steps, including woodworking, sanding, tile-cutting, stencil-applying, sandblasting, and polishing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Inventors: Mark James Letherer, Christopher Mark Tanner
  • Software-driven motor and solenoid controller
    Patent number: 6445150
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling electrical devices such as electric trains using a computer is disclosed. The invention utilizes standard ports that appear on most computers, and works with standard well-known widely commercially available train sets. The invention has customized software and circuitry for managing the speed and direction of one or more motors, and also for controlling the configuration of track turnouts. The invention can also be configured and updated by the user to fit the characteristics of a user's specific layout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Inventors: Christopher Mark Tanner, Todd M. Halvorson