Patents Assigned to Hall Labs LLC
  • Patent number: 10640344
    Abstract: The invention is an extendable winch assembly, that include a winch, having a drum for winding and unwinding a line and a first motor for driving the drum about a winding axis. The assembly also includes a winch mount for mounting the winch to a vehicle, the winch mount. The winch mount includes a base attached to the vehicle and extendable arm attached at one end to the base, wherein the extendable arm is configured to move the winch from a retracted position proximate the vehicle to an extended position spaced from the vehicle. The winch mount also includes a plate attached at an other end of the extendable arm, wherein the winch is attached to the plate in such a way as to allow the winch to pivot about a pivot axis perpendicular to the winding axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Hall Labs LLC
    Inventors: David R. Hall, Daniel Madsen, Jerome Miles
  • Publication number: 20200131837
    Abstract: An automated sliding panel mechanism is disclosed. An automated sliding panel mechanism includes a motor attached to a first component of a sliding panel that is configured to move the sliding panel between a closed position and an open position. The mechanism also includes a power source and a rack attached to a second component of the sliding panel and including a base with rack teeth extending from a plane thereof. A gear is rotated by the motor and has gear teeth shaped to mesh with the rack teeth. A manual release mechanism is adapted to move the gear along its axis of rotation, from an engaged position, wherein the gear teeth mesh with the rack teeth to a released position, wherein the gear teeth are disengaged from the rack teeth. The manual release mechanism also includes a holding mechanism adapted to hold the gear in the engaged position and in the released position as selected by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: Hall Labs LLC
    Inventors: David R. Hall, Emily Brimhall, Austin Carlson, Jerome Miles
  • Publication number: 20200137210
    Abstract: In a first aspect, the invention is an apparatus for a mobile communication network, which includes a mobile telecommunications device, with a graphical user interface and a memory. The apparatus also includes a mobile radio device, communicatively coupled to the mobile telecommunications device, thereby creating a pair of communicatively coupled mobile devices. The mobile radio device includes a plurality of lights functioning as a secondary user interface and, in conjunction with the graphical user interface provides a unified user interface. The mobile radio device also includes a memory, a GPS chip and an accelerometer, a magnetometer, and a gyroscope. The plurality of lights communicate an operational mode and status to a user. The operational mode is at least one of: a battery level indicator mode, a signal strength indicator mode, a compass indicator mode, a tracking mode, a path saving mode, a waypoint mode, and a disaster mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: Hall Labs LLC
    Inventors: David R. Hall, Dustin Clouse, Davido Hyer
  • Patent number: 10626668
    Abstract: A system for controlling motorized window coverings is described herein. The window coverings each have a processor, a network device and wireless transmitters enabling connection via a network. The network is controlled by one or more mobile devices which receive user input. The mobile devices wirelessly connect to a local area network (LAN) via a hub. One or more hubs are connected via the LAN. The window coverings are networked via a personal area network (PAN). The hubs convert the LAN protocol to the PAN protocol. Sensors send sensor data along with real time weather data to the processor. The processor uses this sensor data to update charts and schedules in memory, then sends commands to the controller based on these updated charts and schedules according to user defined and factory set parameters. The system includes both local and cloud based control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: Hall Labs LLC
    Inventors: David R. Hall, Austin Benjamin Carlson, Aaron Myer, Emily Brimhall, Seth Myer
  • Publication number: 20200115203
    Abstract: A pulley is disclosed. The disclosure provides a pulley. The pulley is made up of a frame and a wheel. The frame includes a first and second plate spaced apart from each other. The wheel is rotatably connected between the first and second plate. The first and second plate each include an extended portion extending in a common direction beyond the radius of the wheel. The extended portion of the first and second plate each include a ramp for guiding a line onto the wheel. Also disclosed is a method for making the pulley.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2018
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Applicant: Hall Labs LLC
    Inventors: David R. Hall, Casey Webb
  • Patent number: 10605000
    Abstract: We disclose a window blind which purifies the surrounding air using electrostatic interactions. The window blind includes slats which may have a strip of positively charged material, a strip of negatively charged material, or both attached to the top of the slat. In some embodiments, the positively charged material and the negatively charged material are attached to alternating slats. In other embodiments, the positively charged material and the negatively charged material are attached to the top of the same slate with a strip of insulating material positioned between them. The window blind may include an air-moving device which moves air past the slats so that dust particles with either a net positive charge or net negative charge may be attracted to the oppositely charged material on the slat. The air-moving device may be a vacuum or a fan. The positively and negatively charged materials may be removeable for cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Hall Labs LLC
    Inventors: David R. Hall, Austin Carlson, Emily Brimhall, Terrece Pearman, Jennifer Stevens
  • Patent number: 10604389
    Abstract: An indicator for use with a winch is disclosed. It includes; a sensor for determining the load on a winch, a controller in communication with the sensor, and a load indicator comprising multiple lights in an array. Each of the lights in the array can be changed by the controller from one appearance to another. The controller is configured to change the appearance of each of the lights in the array, with the number of lights with a changed appearance being proportional to the load sensed by the sensor. Preferably, the indicator is incorporated into a fairlead for use with a winch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Hall Labs LLC
    Inventors: David R. Hall, Daniel Madsen, Chris Jones, Jerome Miles, Dustin Clouse
  • Patent number: 10604192
    Abstract: A vehicle frame may comprise a plurality of interlocking tab and slot frame members forming a three-dimensional structure. A custom vehicle frame construction may be specified, designed and built based on a purchaser's selection. The three-dimensional structure may comprise a tab and slot panel to which additional tab and slot frame members are attached. The tab and slot frame members may have an attachment device disposed thereon for attachment of a vehicle component selected by the purchaser of the vehicle frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Hall Labs LLC
    Inventors: David R. Hall, Stephen R. Hall
  • Patent number: 10603835
    Abstract: A thermoforming apparatus is described herein. The apparatus may include a pressure mechanism, a thermal device, a plurality of individually actuatable pins, and/or a pin actuation mechanism. The pressure mechanism may create a force against a die surface. The thermal device may change a thermal state of a material forced by the pressure mechanism against the die surface. The plurality of individually actuatable pins may form the die surface. The pin actuation mechanism may be connected to the plurality of actuatable pins and/or may actuate the pins. This apparatus improves on prior solutions in many ways. For example, embodiments of the thermoforming apparatus may require significantly less time between different molds than previous thermoforming machines and 3D printers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Hall Labs LLC
    Inventors: David R. Hall, Stephen R. Hall, Christopher Johnson, Jason Simpson, Jedediah Knight
  • Patent number: 10604390
    Abstract: A pulley is disclosed. The disclosure provides a pulley. The pulley is made up of a frame and a wheel. The frame includes a first and second plate spaced apart from each other. The wheel is rotatably connected between the first and second plate. The first and second plate each include an extended portion extending in a common direction beyond the radius of the wheel. The extended portion of the first and second plate each include a ramp for guiding a line onto the wheel. Also disclosed is a method for making the pulley.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Hall Labs LLC
    Inventors: David R. Hall, Casey Webb
  • Patent number: 10601228
    Abstract: The invention is a method for intelligent current limiting enabling chaining of electrical appliances. Different embodiments apply to alternating current (AC) appliances, direct current (DC) appliances, and a combination of each. In each embodiment, current limits control the number of appliances that can be connected in the chain. If current limits are exceeded, current-limiting devices cut power to one or more of the appliances. Each appliance in the system has conductors with the capacity to carry a current load at least as large as the overall current limit. Preferably, the appliances in the system are garage appliances that are mounted to an overhead track system in a garage, where electrical outlets are scarce.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: Hall Labs LLC
    Inventors: David R. Hall, Jerome Miles, Christopher Jones, Jonathan Conley, Andrew Priddis
  • Patent number: 10597267
    Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems for a fairlead changing direction of a line under tensions are disclosed. The fairlead may include an opening with a front lip. The line under tension may be roved through the opening. The front lip may have a variable radius round. The front lip guides a change in direction of the line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: Hall Labs LLC
    Inventors: David R. Hall, Daniel Madsen, Nathan Davis
  • Publication number: 20200086238
    Abstract: A method for separating liquids is disclosed. A feed stream is passed into a separator. The feed stream comprising an organic compound, carbon dioxide, and oxides selected from the group consisting of sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, ozone and combinations thereof. A portion an organic-rich stream is separated from a portion of an inorganic-rich stream through separation by gravity. The organic-rich stream contains a portion of the organic compound and a first portion of the carbon dioxide. The inorganic-rich stream contains a portion of the oxides and a second portion of the carbon dioxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2018
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Applicant: Hall Labs LLC
    Inventors: Larry Baxter, Chris Hoeger, Stephanie Burt, Kyler Stitt, Aaron Sayre, Skyler Chamberlain
  • Patent number: 10563916
    Abstract: A device and process for removing vapors from a gas is disclosed. A tower is provided. Sub-cooled pellets are distributed by the solids distributor across a horizontal cross-section of the tower. A process gas, comprising a product vapor, passes through the gas inlet. The product vapor and the sub-cooled pellets comprise the same material. The product vapor and the sub-cooled pellets agglomerate as the product vapor desublimates onto the sub-cooled pellets, forming product pellets and a vapor-depleted gas. A crushing device, a screening device, and a solids heat exchanger are provided. A portion of the product pellets are recycled as sub-cooled pellets to the solids distributor by crushing and screening the portion of the product pellets to the size distribution of the sub-cooled pellets and cooling the portion of the product pellets to produce the sub-cooled pellets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Hall Labs LLC
    Inventors: Larry Baxter, Aaron Sayre, Christopher Hoeger, Stephanie Burt, David Frankman, Eric Mansfield, Nathan Davis
  • Publication number: 20200046181
    Abstract: A vacuum and blower device is disclosed. The vacuum and blower device comprises a fan driven by a first motor, and a housing with a vent, a vacuum input aperture, and a blower output aperture. The vacuum input aperture and the blower output aperture are on one end of the device. The vacuum and blower device further includes an airflow director, the airflow director being held within the housing and adapted to be rotated between a first and second position. A blower output channel communicates with the airflow director and the blower output aperture. In the first position, the fan draws air through the vacuum input aperture and out the vent and airflow to the blower output channel is blocked. In the second position, the fan blows air through the blower output channel and out the blower output aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2018
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Applicant: Hall Labs LLC
    Inventors: David R. Hall, Jerome Miles, Casey Webb
  • Patent number: 10554199
    Abstract: A current-mode, multi-stage oscillator converts an oscillating current to an oscillating voltage using one or more current voltage converters on one or more of the output stages of the multi-stage oscillator. The use of current voltage convertors transforms the low output swing (e.g., transistor threshold limited) of the oscillator into a rail-to-rail voltage oscillation with minimal jitter and operational stability over a wide temperature range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Hall Labs LLC
    Inventors: Marshall Soares, Richard N. Rea
  • Patent number: 10551120
    Abstract: A method for cryogenic cooling without fouling is disclosed. The method comprises providing a first cryogenic liquid saturated with a dissolved gas; expanding the first cryogenic liquid into a separation vessel, separating into a vapor, a second cryogenic liquid, and a first solid; drawing the vapor into a heat exchanger and the second cryogenic liquid and the first solid out of the separation vessel; cooling the vapor against a coolant through the heat exchanger, causing the vapor to form a third cryogenic liquid and a second solid, the second solid dissolving in the third cryogenic liquid; and combining the second cryogenic liquid and the first solid with the third cryogenic liquid, producing a final cooled slurry. In this manner, the cryogenic cooling is accomplished without fouling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Hall Labs LLC
    Inventors: Larry Baxter, Nathan Davis
  • Patent number: 10549229
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for separating a vapor from a gas are disclosed. A gas is passed through a direct-contact exchanger. The exchanger using a contact liquid to cool the gas. The gas comprises a vapor. A portion of the vapor is condensed as the gas passes through the direct-contact exchanger, producing a product liquid and a vapor-depleted gas. The product liquid is immiscible in the contact liquid. The product liquid is gravity settled from the contact liquid such that the contact liquid and the product liquid separate in the direct-contact exchanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Hall Labs LLC
    Inventors: Larry Baxter, Nathan Davis
  • Publication number: 20200029756
    Abstract: A toilet seat with handles is disclosed. The handles include light transmitters and light receivers. The light transmitters and receivers may be used to determine blood oxygen saturation levels and heart rate of a toilet seat user. Ultrasonic transmitters and receivers in the toilet seat handle are also disclosed for determining bone density of a toilet seat user. The handles may be retractable and may include UV sanitation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Applicant: Hall Labs LLC
    Inventors: David R. Hall, Dan Allen, Andrew Davis, Justin R. Robinson
  • Patent number: D883142
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Hall Labs LLC
    Inventors: David R. Hall, Stephen R. Hall, Christopher Johnson, Jason Simpson, Joseph Duncan