Patents by Inventor Brian G. Schoenfish
Brian G. Schoenfish 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: 9140568Abstract: A navigation system integrated into a materials transport vehicle for use by an operator, the system including a plurality of display devices each having a screen; a location determining component operable to determine the current location of the materials transport vehicle; a memory operable to store one or more modules, the memory including vehicle operator transport preferences comprising time periods available for operating the materials transport vehicle and materials transport requirements comprising a materials transport destination; and a processor operable to execute the one or more modules to determine a transport schedule for use by the materials transport vehicle operator, the transport schedule based on the materials transport requirements and the vehicle operator transport preferences, determine a transport route from the current location to the materials transport destination using the transport schedule, and present the transport route on one of the display devices.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2011Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: Garmin Switzerland GmbHInventors: Stephen P. Waite, James E. Brockman, Marcus A. Moilanen, James P. Ross, Brian G. Schoenfish, David S. Wilson
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Patent number: 8668179Abstract: A mounting device that securely supports an electronic device to a surface such as a vehicle dashboard. The mounting device comprises a flexible base for placement on a mounting surface and a bendable frame attached to or otherwise coupled with the base to permit the base to be shaped to at least partially conform to contours on the mounting surface. The base may be partially formed of a material that provides sufficient friction between its lower surface and the mounting surface to resist unwanted movement. The frame may be formed of aluminum and may include a central portion and a plurality of appendages each independently movable about at least two axes of movement. Each of the appendages may include a connecting link joined to the central portion and a pair of arms extending from the connecting link and movable relative to one another and relative to the central portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2008Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Garmin Switzerland GmbHInventors: Joshua A. Corn, Jeffrey D. Minelli, Brian G. Schoenfish, Marcus A. Moilanen, Stephen P. Waite
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Publication number: 20120072109Abstract: A navigation system integrated into a materials transport vehicle for use by an operator, the system including a plurality of display devices each having a screen; a location determining component operable to determine the current location of the materials transport vehicle; a memory operable to store one or more modules, the memory including vehicle operator transport preferences comprising time periods available for operating the materials transport vehicle and materials transport requirements comprising a materials transport destination; and a processor operable to execute the one or more modules to determine a transport schedule for use by the materials transport vehicle operator, the transport schedule based on the materials transport requirements and the vehicle operator transport preferences, determine a transport route from the current location to the materials transport destination using the transport schedule, and present the transport route on one of the display devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: GARMIN SWITZERLAND GMBHInventors: Stephen P. Waite, James E. Brockman, Marcus A. Moilanen, James P. Ross, Brian G. Schoenfish, David S. Wilson
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Patent number: 7690614Abstract: A friction mount apparatus for supporting an electronic device (10) on a surface (14). The apparatus (10) includes a body (16), anchors (18,20,22), and a receiving member (24). Body (16) includes a recessed surface (30) on the bottom thereof into which a foam layer (36) is secured, wherein the foam layer (36) contacts a mounting surface (14) and resists moving relative to the surface (14). The anchors (18,20,22) are connected to the body (16) via flexible necks (38,40,42) and have bottom surfaces formed of soft material and weighted cores to press the bottom surfaces against the mounting surface to resist movement relative to the mounting surface (14) and thus further stabilize the apparatus (10). The receiving member (24) is secured to a top surface of the body (16) and is adapted to releasably retain an electronic device (12).Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2004Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: Garmin Ltd.Inventors: John J. Mudd, Brian G. Schoenfish, Jeffrey D. Minelli, David J. Laverick
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Patent number: 7650230Abstract: A navigation assembly (177k) for mounting a conventional, portable navigational device (10k) in a vehicle not originally equipped with navigational capabilities is provided. The navigation assembly (177k) comprises the navigational device (10k) and a mounting assembly (194k). Trim (196k) covering a support pillar (98k) of the vehicle and installed during manufacture of the vehicle is replaced with substantially similar trim (196k) having the mounting assembly (194k) mounted thereto or integrally formed therewith. The mounting assembly (194k) comprises a base (198k), a docking station (200k), and a retractable face plate (202k). The base (198k) of the mounting assembly (194k) is secured to the trim (196k) and includes a cut-out (204k) in which the docking station (200k) may be mounted. The docking station (200k) also includes a cut-out (208k) sized and configured to receive the navigational device (10k).Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2003Date of Patent: January 19, 2010Assignee: Garmin Ltd.Inventors: David J. Laverick, Brian G. Schoenfish
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Patent number: 7623958Abstract: A navigation assembly (177i) comprising a carrying case (178i), a cradle (179i), a navigational device (10i), and a speaker (57i) is provided. The carrying case (178i) is sized and configured to fit within a tray (14i) of a vehicle, wherein the tray (14i) was formed during manufacture of the vehicle and designed to hold miscellaneous articles. The cradle (179i) is pivotably mounted within the case (178i) and is sized and configured to receive the navigational device (10i). The cradle (179i) and navigational device (10i) are operable to pivot from a flat, nested position within the case (178i) upwards to a viewing position approximately perpendicular to the flat, nested position. A navigation assembly (177j) comprising a cradle (179j), a navigational device (10j), and a lid (184j) is also provided. The cradle (179j) is pivotably mounted within a tray (14j) of a vehicle, where the tray (14j) was formed during manufacture of the vehicle and designed to hold miscellaneous articles.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2003Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Assignee: Garmin Ltd.Inventors: David J. Laverick, Brian G. Schoenfish
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Publication number: 20090250570Abstract: A mounting device that securely supports an electronic device to a surface such as a vehicle dashboard. The mounting device comprises a flexible base for placement on a mounting surface and a bendable frame attached to or otherwise coupled with the base to permit the base to be shaped to at least partially conform to contours on the mounting surface. The base may be partially formed of a material that provides sufficient friction between its lower surface and the mounting surface to resist unwanted movement. The frame may be formed of aluminum and may include a central portion and a plurality of appendages each independently movable about at least two axes of movement. Each of the appendages may include a connecting link joined to the central portion and a pair of arms extending from the connecting link and movable relative to one another and relative to the central portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2008Publication date: October 8, 2009Applicant: GARMIN LTD.Inventors: Joshua A. Corn, Jeffrey D. Minelli, Brian G. Schoenfish, Marcus A. Moilanen, Stephen P. Waite
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Patent number: 7440845Abstract: A navigation assembly (5l) for mounting a navigational device (10l) in an open port (12l) of a vehicle resulting from removal of a non-navigational component is provided. The navigation assembly (5l) broadly comprises a mounting assembly (218l) and the navigational device (10l). The mounting assembly (218l) is mounted within the open port (12l), and the navigational device (10l) is fixedly or removably attached to the mounting assembly (218l), such that the navigational device (10l) may be linearly raised or lowered between two viewing positions that are in a general linear relationship to each other. The navigational device (10l) is operable to pivot left and right within the open port (12l). Additionally, a navigation assembly (5m) broadly comprising a mounting assembly (218m) and a navigational device (10m) for raising and lowering the navigational device (10m) among three viewing positions that are in a general linear relationship to each other is provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2004Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Assignee: Garmin Ltd.Inventors: David J. Laverick, Brian G. Schoenfish, Jeffrey D. Minelli
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Patent number: 7363148Abstract: A navigation assembly (5l) for mounting a navigational device (10l) in an open port (12l) of a vehicle resulting from removal of a non-navigational component is provided. The navigation assembly (5l) broadly comprises a mounting assembly (218l) and the navigational device (10l). The mounting assembly (218l) is mounted within the open port (12l), and the navigational device (10l) is fixedly or removably attached to the mounting assembly (218l), such that the navigational device (10l) may be linearly raised or lowered between two viewing positions that are in a general linear relationship to each other. The navigational device (10l) is operable to pivot left and right within the open port (12l). Additionally, a navigation assembly (5m) broadly comprising a mounting assembly (218m) and a navigational device (10m) for raising and lowering the navigational device (10m) among three viewing positions that are in a general linear relationship to each other is provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2006Date of Patent: April 22, 2008Assignee: Garmin Ltd.Inventors: David J. Laverick, Brian G. Schoenfish, Jeffrey D. Minelli
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Patent number: 6966533Abstract: An apparatus for holding an electronic device is described which includes first and second brackets slidably joined together with one another and moveable to expand away from, and contract toward, one another along an operating path. The apparatus further includes first and second braces provided on the first and second brackets, respectively, and spaced apart from one another along the operating path and a biasing element biasing the first and second brackets toward one another. The first and second braces are configured to grasp an electronic device therebetween. The apparatus is part of a retaining unit also described which includes the mounting apparatus, a pivoting member, a swiveling member, and a base unit.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2003Date of Patent: November 22, 2005Assignee: Garmin Ltd.Inventors: Robert M. Kalis, Brian G. Schoenfish, Stephen P. Robbins
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Patent number: 6529381Abstract: An apparatus is provided for removably mounting an electronic device to the dashboard of a vehicle. The apparatus includes a mount securable to the electronic device and a cradle fixed to the vehicle for receipt of the mount. The mount includes a plate for attachment to the electronic device and at least one flexible locking arm extending from said plate. The outwardly biased arm engages the cradle when the mount is secured to the cradle. The arm is deflected inwardly to allow the electronic device to be quickly and easily removed from the dashboard of the vehicle in a single motion.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2002Date of Patent: March 4, 2003Assignee: Garmin CorporationInventor: Brian G. Schoenfish
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Patent number: D510929Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2004Date of Patent: October 25, 2005Assignee: Garmin Ltd.Inventors: David Laverick, Christopher Hanshew, Brian G. Schoenfish, David Lammers-Meis
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Patent number: D470781Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2001Date of Patent: February 25, 2003Assignee: Garmin Ltd.Inventors: Brian G. Schoenfish, David Laverick
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Patent number: D477597Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2002Date of Patent: July 22, 2003Assignee: Garmin Ltd.Inventors: David Laverick, Christopher Hanshew, Brian G. Schoenfish, David Lammers-Meis
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Patent number: D565977Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2007Date of Patent: April 8, 2008Assignee: Garmin Ltd.Inventors: James P. Ross, Katsuyoshi L. Sato, Brian G. Schoenfish, Michael E. Scribner
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Patent number: D484127Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2003Date of Patent: December 23, 2003Assignee: Garmin Ltd.Inventors: David Laverick, Christopher Hanshew, Brian G. Schoenfish, David Lammers-Meis
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Patent number: D487705Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2001Date of Patent: March 23, 2004Assignee: Garmin Ltd.Inventor: Brian G. Schoenfish
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Patent number: D488478Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2003Date of Patent: April 13, 2004Assignee: Garmin Ltd.Inventors: David Laverick, Christopher Hanshew, Brian G. Schoenfish, David Lammers-Meis
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Patent number: D621405Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2009Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Garmin Ltd.Inventors: Stephen P. Waite, John J. Stutz, Jacob T. Zeller, Brian G. Schoenfish, Jeffrey D. Minelli
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Patent number: D627245Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2009Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Garmin Switzerland GmbHInventors: Joshua A. Corn, Warren R. Stevens, Brian G. Schoenfish, Marcus A. Moilanen, Stephen P. Waite