Patents Assigned to Dana Innovations
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Patent number: 9060416Abstract: Systems and methods provide power to a device via a dock. A mounting base may include a mounting component, including a receiving area configured to removably receive a mating device at a plurality of orientations within a plane, wherein the mounting component comprises one or more indexing members and the mating device comprises one or more indexing elements, or the mating device comprises one or more indexing members and the mounting component comprises one or more indexing elements, the indexing members and elements configured to engage each other to align the mating device with the mounting component in one or more rotational orientations on said plane. A detector, configured to detect the presence of the mating device, and a driver circuit may be included. A device may be configured to control power sourced to the mating device by the driver circuit after the detector detects the mating device.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2013Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: DANA INNOVATIONSInventors: Ari Supran, Scott Struthers, Rob Roland, Derick Dahl, Jim O'Dea, Huy Bui, Ray Call, Alex Bertagni
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Patent number: 8839578Abstract: A panel with multiple openings and brackets can be used to flush-mount multiple components in a wallboard. The panel is installed flush with the wallboard and the junction between the panel and the wallboard is plastered or drywalled to create a uniform appearance. Wall-mounted components can then be installed into the brackets into openings that have been pre-measured and cut to ensure that the components are aligned with precision relative to one another before installation even begins.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2012Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Dana InnovationsInventors: Scott Struthers, Ray Call, Geoff Spencer, Greg Fetter
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Publication number: 20140244882Abstract: A wall-mounted docking station for a portable computer connects the portable computer to a media entertainment system. The media entertainment system can have multiple zones throughout a room and/or a building, and can play audio, video, images, or other media stored on the portable computer to any zone or a combination of zones. Preferably, the docking station also provides power to the portable computer, and could optionally provide both power and data connectivity over a power line.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: Dana InnovationsInventors: Scott Struthers, Geoff Spencer, Ari Supran, Ray Call, Kim Anthony Parker
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Publication number: 20140036437Abstract: Systems and methods provide power to a device via a dock. A mounting base may include a mounting component, including a receiving area configured to removably receive a mating device at a plurality of orientations within a plane, wherein the mounting component comprises one or more indexing members and the mating device comprises one or more indexing elements, or the mating device comprises one or more indexing members and the mounting component comprises one or more indexing elements, the indexing members and elements configured to engage each other to align the mating device with the mounting component in one or more rotational orientations on said plane. A detector, configured to detect the presence of the mating device, and a driver circuit may be included. A device may be configured to control power sourced to the mating device by the driver circuit after the detector detects the mating device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: Dana InnovationsInventors: Ari Supran, Scott Struthers, Rob Roland, Derick Dahl, Jim O'Dea, Huy Bui, Ray Call, Alex Bertagni
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Patent number: 8553408Abstract: Systems and methods provide power to a device via a dock. A mounting base may include a mounting component, including a receiving area configured to removably receive a mating device at a plurality of orientations within a plane, wherein the mounting component comprises one or more indexing members and the mating device comprises one or more indexing elements, or the mating device comprises one or more indexing members and the mounting component comprises one or more indexing elements, the indexing members and elements configured to engage each other to align the mating device with the mounting component in one or more rotational orientations on said plane. A detector, configured to detect the presence of the mating device, and a driver circuit may be included. A device may be configured to control power sourced to the mating device by the driver circuit after the detector detects the mating device.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2012Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Dana InnovationsInventors: Ari Supran, Scott Struthers, Rob Roland, Derick Dahl, Jim O'Dea, Huy Bui, Ray Call, Alex Bertagni
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Publication number: 20130159583Abstract: A wall-mounted docking station for a portable computer connects the portable computer to a media entertainment system. The media entertainment system can have multiple zones throughout a room and/or a building, and can play audio, video, images, or other media stored on the portable computer to any zone or a combination of zones. Preferably, the docking station also provides power to the portable computer, and could optionally provide both power and data connectivity over a power line.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2012Publication date: June 20, 2013Applicant: DANA INNOVATIONSInventors: Scott Struthers, Geoff Spencer, Ari Supran, Ray Call, Kim Anthony Parker
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Publication number: 20130000217Abstract: A wall-mounted component can be flush-mounted into a wallboard by first installing a panel with a receiver bracket flush into a wallboard. Once the panel is installed, the component can be inserted into the receiver bracket at which point a locking mechanism automatically or manually engages to lock the component into the wall. The locking mechanism is concealed from view so that a casual observer does not see how the component is affixed to the wall, yet is accessible from the waifs exterior for routine service and maintenance, as well as reinstallation of updated components.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: DANA INNOVATIONSInventors: Scott Struthers, Ray Call, Geoff Spencer, Greg Fetter
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Publication number: 20120256064Abstract: A panel with multiple openings and brackets can be used to flush-mount multiple components in a wallboard. The panel is installed flush with the wallboard and the junction between the panel and the wallboard is plastered or drywalled to create a uniform appearance. Wall-mounted components can then be installed into the brackets into openings that have been pre-measured and cut to ensure that the components are aligned with precision relative to one another before installation even begins.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2012Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: DANA INNOVATIONSInventors: Scott Struthers, Ray Call, Geoff Spencer, Greg Fetter
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Patent number: 8281542Abstract: A wall-mounted component can be flush-mounted into a wallboard by first installing a panel with a receiver bracket flush into a wallboard. Once the panel is installed, the component can be inserted into the receiver bracket at which point a locking mechanism automatically or manually engages to lock the component into the wall. The locking mechanism is concealed from view so that a casual observer does not see how the component is affixed to the wall, yet is accessible from the wall's exterior for routine service and maintenance, as well as reinstallation of updated components.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2008Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Dana InnovationsInventors: Scott Struthers, Ray Call, Geoff Spencer, Greg Fetter
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Patent number: 8250830Abstract: A flangeless mounting system, suitable for in-wall speakers and other components, includes a panel that is finished to provide at least a superficially continuous junction between the edges of the panel and the surrounding wall, ceiling, or other structure. A rim advantageously extends outwardly from a first surface of the panel by a small distance, which in currently preferred embodiments is about 1/16th inch to ?th inch,. A collar is preferably installed about the inner edge of the opening, and a receiver is attached to the collar or directly to the panel. Magnetic, threaded, detent, and frictional means are contemplated for maintaining the component in position relative to the receiver.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2010Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Dana InnovationsInventors: Scott Struthers, Ray Call, Todd Ryan
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Patent number: 8229501Abstract: A wall-mounted docking station for a portable computer connects the portable computer to a media entertainment system. The media entertainment system can have multiple zones throughout a room and/or a building, and can play audio, video, images, or other media stored on the portable computer to any zone or a combination of zones. Preferably, the docking station also provides power to the portable computer, and could optionally provide both power and data connectivity over a power line.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2009Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Dana InnovationsInventors: Scott Struthers, Geoff Spencer, Ari Supran, Ray Call, Kim Anthony Parker
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Patent number: 8209921Abstract: A panel with multiple openings and brackets can be used to flush-mount multiple components in a wallboard. The panel is installed flush with the wallboard and the junction between the panel and the wallboard is plastered or drywalled to create a uniform appearance. Wall-mounted components can then be installed into the brackets into openings that have been pre-measured and cut to ensure that the components are aligned with precision relative to one another before installation even begins.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2008Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Dana InnovationsInventors: Scott Struthers, Ray Call, Geoff Spencer, Greg Fetter
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Patent number: 8090137Abstract: A speaker mount has differently shaped coverings. Preferred speakers have a mount that is coupled to a base. The speaker has two interchangeable covers with speaker grills that fit over the mount and have two visibly different shapes.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2007Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: Dana InnovationsInventor: Todd Ryan
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Patent number: 8061094Abstract: An installation mount for an in-wall component has a sloped spackle rim around a recessed opening. The recessed opening is shaped to accept either a sanding shield or a component cover. While the sanding shield is in the recessed opening, an installer could spackle the front surface of the installation mount and can then sand the spackle away until the sanding shield is exposed, creating a surface that is flush with the rest of the wall. The sanding shield could then be so that the sanding shield could be used to protect the interior of the installation mount during sanding, while the component cover could be used while the component cover is in use to protect the component and provide a flush-mount look and feel.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2010Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Dana InnovationsInventors: Scott Struthers, Ray Call, Nick Snyder, Greg Fetter
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Patent number: 7997381Abstract: A pivoting panel-mount speaker assembly comprises a speaker housing. The speaker housing has a perimeter flange portion, an exterior housing wall extending rearwardly from the perimeter flange portion, and an interior curved track extending rearwardly from the perimeter flange portion. The interior curved track has an outward facing convex surface and an inward facing concave surface. The speaker assembly further comprises a speaker unit having a transducer element and a speaker frame supporting the transducer element. The speaker frame has an outward facing surface configured to slidably engage the inward facing concave surface of the housing interior curved track. The speaker assembly further comprises a speaker support member attached to the speaker unit. The speaker support member also has an inward facing surface configured to slidably engage the outward facing convex surface of the housing interior curved track.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2007Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Dana InnovationsInventor: Ryan Gordon
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Patent number: 7963076Abstract: A flangeless mounting system, suitable for in-wall speakers and other objects, includes a panel that replaces a substantial section of wallboard instead of being installed behind the wallboard. In preferred embodiments a rim extends outwardly from a first surface of the panel by a distance of less than ½ inch, and preferably by only ? inch or even 1/16 inch. The face of the object can be quite large, up to 40 in2 or more, and still be relatively small with respect to the panel. Panels are contemplated that have a width at least two, three or more times that of the face of the object, and along with optional wings are wider than the stud separation in the wall.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2006Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: Dana InnovationsInventors: Scott Struthers, Ray Call, Todd Ryan
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Patent number: 7929961Abstract: A multi-zone audio system is provided that is portable to a handheld audio device at a plurality of locations. The system includes a multi-zone audio system controller having an audio input/output selection circuit for selectively regulating the source and distribution of audio signals. A plurality of handheld connector docks are distributed about the multi-zone system. Each connector dock is in communication with the audio system controller. The connector docks include a connector port, engagable to the handheld device, for communicating music/data/commands between the handheld device and the system controller. A plurality in-wall audio controllers are also distributed about the multi-zone system. Each in-wall controller is in communication with the audio system controller, and includes an input circuit for selective input of commands to regulate operation of the system controller and/or the handheld device.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2010Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Dana InnovationsInventors: Scott Struthers, Jerry Curtis, Ray Call, Jon Berges
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Publication number: 20100310088Abstract: A multi-zone audio system is provided that is portable to a handheld audio device at a plurality of locations. The system includes a multi-zone audio system controller having an audio input/output selection circuit for selectively regulating the source and distribution of audio signals. A plurality of handheld connector docks are distributed about the multi-zone system. Each connector dock is in communication with the audio system controller. The connector docks include a connector port, engagable to the handheld device, for communicating music/data/commands between the handheld device and the system controller. A plurality in-wall audio controllers are also distributed about the multi-zone system. Each in-wall controller is in communication with the audio system controller, and includes an input circuit for selective input of commands to regulate operation of the system controller and/or the handheld device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2010Publication date: December 9, 2010Applicant: DANA INNOVATIONSInventors: Scott Struthers, Jerry Curtis, Ray Call, Jon Berges
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Patent number: 7805135Abstract: A multi-zone audio system is provided that is portable to a handheld audio device at a plurality of locations. The system includes a multi-zone audio system controller having an audio input/output selection circuit for selectively regulating the source and distribution of audio signals. A plurality of handheld connector docks are distributed about the multi-zone system. Each connector dock is in communication with the audio system controller. The connector docks include a connector port, engagable to the handheld device, for communicating music/data/commands between the handheld device and the system controller. A plurality in-wall audio controllers are also distributed about the multi-zone system. Each in-wall controller is in communication with the audio system controller, and includes an input circuit for selective input of commands to regulate operation of the system controller and/or the handheld device.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2009Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignee: Dana InnovationsInventors: Scott Struthers, Jerry Curtis, Ray Call, Jon Berges
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Patent number: 7792524Abstract: A multi-zone audio system is provided that is portable to a handheld audio device at a plurality of locations. The system includes a multi-zone audio system controller having an audio input/output selection circuit for selectively regulating the source and distribution of audio signals. A plurality of handheld connector docks are distributed about the multi-zone system. Each connector dock is in communication with the audio system controller. The connector docks include a connector port, engagable to the handheld device, for communicating music/data/commands between the handheld device and the system controller. A plurality in-wall audio controllers are also distributed about the multi-zone system. Each in-wall controller is in communication with the audio system controller, and includes an input circuit for selective input of commands to regulate operation of the system controller and/or the handheld device.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2007Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: Dana InnovationsInventors: Scott Struthers, Jerry Curtis, Ray Call, Jon Berges