Patents by Inventor Ari Supran
Ari Supran 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: 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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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: 20130058023Abstract: 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: September 5, 2012Publication date: March 7, 2013Inventors: Ari Supran, Scott Struthers, Rob Roland, Derick Dahl, Jim O'Dea, Huy Bui, Ray Call, Alex Bertagni
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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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Publication number: 20110145466Abstract: A docking station for a handheld computer is provided. The docking station is installed in a wall and has multiple buttons that can send command signals to the handheld computer. The buttons could be programmed to provide a variety of different signals to the handheld computer, but generally allow a user to operate and manage the computer while it is docked. The docking station can also receive commands or other signals from the handheld computer and increase the functionality of the computer, for example by projecting a movie onto a screen, by transmitting music to a remote speaker or by connecting the computer to a network. In some embodiments, multiple docking stations could be networked together to allow for a dramatic increase in the functionality of the computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2010Publication date: June 16, 2011Inventors: Ari Supran, Scott Struthers
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Publication number: 20100141839Abstract: A portable battery charger for a portable media player recharges the portable media player without needing to be plugged into a wall or other stationary power source. The portable battery charger also adds extra functionality to the portable media player by providing a command interface to control an electronic device and a wireless transmitter that operates on a frequency outside of the commonly used AM/FM bands. The portable media player preferably plugs into a cradle on the portable battery charger so that the two units seamlessly act as one unit. This combination seemingly creates a new portable media player with a longer battery life and the ability to wirelessly control devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2010Publication date: June 10, 2010Applicant: DANA INNOVATIONSInventors: Ari Supran, Ray Call
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Publication number: 20100113106Abstract: A portable battery charger for a portable media player recharges the portable media player without needing to be plugged into a wall or other stationary power source. The portable battery charger also adds extra functionality to the portable media player by providing a command interface to control an electronic device and a wireless transmitter that operates on a frequency outside of the commonly used AM/FM bands. The portable media player preferably plugs into a cradle on the portable battery charger so that the two units seamlessly act as one unit. This combination seemingly creates a new portable media player with a longer battery life and the ability to wirelessly control devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2008Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: Dana InnovationsInventor: Ari Supran
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Publication number: 20090174998Abstract: 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: January 21, 2009Publication date: July 9, 2009Inventors: Scott Struthers, Geoff Spencer, Ari Supran, Ray Call, Kim Anthony Parker