Patents by Inventor Charles Marks

Charles Marks 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).

  • Patent number: 9736518
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are described herein for broadcasting content, including, but not limited to, receiving, by a server, a request from a broadcasting device for a first viewing device to take over an output stream, the output stream containing media content of the broadcasting device. The request is related by the server to the first viewing device. The server receives media content of the first viewing device, and sends the media content of both the broadcasting device and the first viewing device to be outputted by one or more other viewing devices simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: BOOMA, INC.
    Inventors: David Howard Houston, Charles Mark DeLauder, Andrew Norman Wombwell, Daniel Aaron Delshad
  • Patent number: 9728942
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for racking a draw-out circuit breaker. A portable motorized racking device may be connected or disconnected from an racking assembly of the circuit breaker. The portable racking device includes a gearmotor, a drive socket for engaging with the racking screw of the circuit breaker, and a locking disk for securing the portable racking device to the racking assembly of the circuit breaker. The gearmotor may be remotely controlled to rack the draw-out circuit breaker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: MARTEK LIMITED
    Inventors: Charles Mark McClung, Russell Richard Safreed, III
  • Patent number: 9724624
    Abstract: An inlet diverter is provided for separating multiphase mixtures. The inlet diverter has curved vanes which define flow passages between adjacent vanes. The passages are arranged such that the inlet diverter discharges flow from the passages toward the inlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Worthington Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick R. Walker, Shaun J. Pressly, Charles Mark Bevington, Patrick J. Siewny, Naethan Eagles, David J. Hesse
  • Patent number: 9666384
    Abstract: A portable actuator system enables the remote operation of electrical disconnect switches with a portable actuator device that is temporarily installed at the disconnect switch location. An embodiment, among others, of the portable actuator device has an electric motor having a drive shaft that can be controlled to rotate about a longitudinal axis. The actuator device also has elongated movable first and second arms that are controlled by the drive shaft. The first arm engages and moves the disconnect handle in a first rotational direction so that the disconnect handle is switched to the open position. The second arm engages and moves the disconnect handle in a second rotational direction so that the disconnect handle is switched to the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: MARTEK LIMITED
    Inventors: Charles Mark McClung, Russell Richard Safreed, III
  • Patent number: 9661209
    Abstract: A system for remotely controlling a camera is disclosed. The system includes five major subsystems; a first subsystem collocated with the camera; a second subsystem which serves as a gateway between the camera and the third subsystem; a third subsystem to remotely monitor the studio and control the camera; a fourth subsystem located at the destination of the video stream; and a fifth subsystem to receive and re-transmit a video control stream. This system allows the camera to be monitored and controlled by one location, while the primary video stream is transmitted to a different location. In some embodiments, the control video stream is a lower bandwidth signal than the primary video stream. Furthermore, the fifth subsystem is capable of receiving and re-transmitting control video streams from a plurality of cameras simultaneously. The second subsystem allows remote access to the first subsystem, such as via the third subsystem, based on approved credentials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: VideoLink LLC
    Inventors: Leigh Willis, Lawrence Honig, Charles Mark Honig
  • Publication number: 20170141550
    Abstract: A portable motorized racking device and system are disclosed for remotely racking (inserting or removing) drawout circuit breakers. The racking device provides a portable, motorized device that can be hand carried to a work location and affixed to the circuit breaker without the need of any modification to the breaker or its enclosure. In one embodiment, among others, the torque that is required to operate the breaker racking mechanism is provided by an electrically powered gearmotor. Attached to the output shaft of the gearmotor is a socket that engages the circuit breaker racking screw. An anti-rotation plate engages a feature, such as a bolt head, opening, hole, or edge, on the racking screw support frame or the breaker face to prevent the gearmotor from rotating while the socket rotates the racking screw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2016
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: Charles Mark McClung, Russell Richard Safreed, III
  • Patent number: 9643105
    Abstract: An inlet diverter is provided for separating multiphase mixtures. The inlet diverter has curved vanes which define flow passages between adjacent vanes. The passages are arranged such that the inlet diverter discharges flow from the passages toward the inlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Worthington Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick R. Walker, Shaun J. Pressly, Charles Mark Bevington, Patrick J. Siewny, Naethan Eagles, David J. Hesse
  • Publication number: 20170112006
    Abstract: A mounting device enables detachable mounting of equipment against a face of a motor control center (MCC) unit. The face of the MCC unit has a plurality of protruding ports and an operating switch extending outwardly from the face. The protruding ports are designed to enable installation and removal of the MCC unit from a housing. The operating switch is designed to enable switching of electrical power within the MCC unit. The mounting device has a plate or bracket, a mechanism for attaching and un-attaching the plate or bracket to at least one of the protruding ports, and screw holes or other features to enable mounting of equipment to enable the equipment to engage the protruding ports, the operating switch, or both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Charles Mark McClung, Russell Richard Safreed, III
  • Publication number: 20170074926
    Abstract: A testing device for wafer level testing of IC circuits is disclosed. An upper and lower pin (22, 62) are configured to slide relatively to each other and are held in electrically biased contact by an elastomer (80). To prevent rotation of the pins in the pin guide, a walled recess in the bottom of the pin guide engages flanges on the pins. In another embodiment, the pin guide maintains rotational alignment by being fitted around the pin profile or having projections abutting the pin. The pin guide (12) is maintained in alignment with the retainer 14 by establishing a registration corner (506) and driving the guide into the corner by elastomers in at least one diagonally opposite corner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Jathan Edwards, Charles Marks, Brian Halvorson
  • Publication number: 20170064359
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are described herein for interactive streaming among a broadcasting device and a plurality of viewing devices, including, but not limited to, receiving, by a server, a request from the broadcasting device to output content captured by the plurality of viewing devices as an output stream. The server queues the plurality of viewing devices for displaying the content in the output stream sequentially. The server receives the content from each of the plurality of viewing devices. The server stitches the content from each of the plurality of viewing devices into the same output stream for displaying the content in real time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicant: BOOMA, INC.
    Inventors: David Howard Houston, Charles Mark DeLauder, Andrew Norman Wombwell, Daniel Aaron Delshad
  • Publication number: 20170064360
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are described herein for broadcasting content, including, but not limited to, receiving, by a server, a request from a broadcasting device for a first viewing device to take over an output stream, the output stream containing media content of the broadcasting device. The request is related by the server to the first viewing device. The server receives media content of the first viewing device, and sends the media content of both the broadcasting device and the first viewing device to be outputted by one or more other viewing devices simultaneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicant: Booma, Inc.
    Inventors: David Howard Houston, Charles Mark DeLauder, Andrew Norman Wombwell, Daniel Aaron Delshad
  • Publication number: 20170064377
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are described herein for sharing content, including, but not limited to, storing, by a viewing device, a predetermined time interval of a most recent portion of an output stream received from a server. The viewing device detects a trigger event, and in response to the trigger event, converts at least a part of the stored most recent portion of the output stream into a video.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicant: BOOMA, INC.
    Inventors: David Howard Houston, Charles Mark DeLauder, Andrew Norman Wombwell, Daniel Aaron Delshad
  • Publication number: 20170048446
    Abstract: A system for remotely controlling a camera is disclosed. The system includes five major subsystems; a first subsystem collocated with the camera; a second subsystem which serves as a gateway between the camera and the third subsystem; a third subsystem to remotely monitor the studio and control the camera; a fourth subsystem located at the destination of the video stream; and a fifth subsystem to receive and re-transmit a video control stream. This system allows the camera to be monitored and controlled by one location, while the primary video stream is transmitted to a different location. In some embodiments, the control video stream is a lower bandwidth signal than the primary video stream. Furthermore, the fifth subsystem is capable of receiving and re-transmitting control video streams from a plurality of cameras simultaneously. The second subsystem allows remote access to the first subsystem, such as via the third subsystem, based on approved credentials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: Leigh Willis, Lawrence Honig, Charles Mark Honig
  • Publication number: 20170037870
    Abstract: A modular fan assembly includes a center hub assembly and a first blade attached to the center hub assembly. The center hub assembly includes a first plate having an outer edge, and a second plate having an outer edge. The first blade has a mounting pad and a working portion. The mounting pad is positioned in between the first plate and the second plate. The working portion extends beyond the outer edges of the first and second plates of the center hub assembly. A thickness of the first blade is smaller proximate the outer edge of the first plate than at the mounting pad to create a first gap between the first blade and the first plate at the outer edge of the first plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2015
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventors: Kevin Cahill, Eric Strauss, Doug Burchett, Hooshang Didandeh, Charles Mark Shogren
  • Publication number: 20170030367
    Abstract: A method of making a modular fan includes positioning a mounting pad of a blade between two plates of a center hub assembly, aligning the blade such that the mounting pad is located radially inward of an outer edge of at least one of the two plates, and spacing the outer edge of the at least one of the two plates from the blade at the outer edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Kevin Cahill, Eric Strauss, Doug Burchett, Charles Mark Shogren
  • Patent number: 9535936
    Abstract: A method of correlating data for multiple product configurations is provided comprising enhancing, by a processor, data set definition to accommodate data models of data sets describing multiple product configurations. The method also comprises comparing, by the processor, values of the data sets utilizing at least one matching algorithm and effectivity expressions identifying relevant rows for comparison in the data sets. The method also comprises enhancing, by the processor, the at least one matching algorithm to identify perfect and partial matches between the data sets wherein values of all data contained in the data sets are compared in one single operation comprising simultaneous validation of engineering data for the multiple product configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Rainer Johannes Romatka, Charles Mark Williams, Steve X. Chang
  • Publication number: 20160377318
    Abstract: An adaptable base of the HVAC unit can allow an HVAC unit to align and seal with multiple duct opening configurations. Such opening configurations may be different footprints in different HVAC systems, such as may be employed for example in different roof curbs of rooftop HVAC units. The adaptable base includes a base plate, a supply air duct opening, a return air duct opening, where there is at least one additional opening for one or both of the supply air opening and the return air duct opening. Each opening has a seal around its perimeter. A seal is also arranged and located on the base plate about a perimeter around the supply air duct opening(s) and the return air duct opening(s). A cover can be connected to close one or more openings that are not being used with the unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventor: Jeffrey Charles MARKS
  • Patent number: 9497373
    Abstract: A system for remotely controlling a camera is disclosed. The system includes five major subsystems; a first subsystem collocated with the camera; a second subsystem which serves as a gateway between the camera and the third subsystem; a third subsystem to remotely monitor the studio and control the camera; a fourth subsystem located at the destination of the video stream; and a fifth subsystem to receive and re-transmit a video control stream. This system allows the camera to be monitored and controlled by one location, while the primary video stream is transmitted to a different location. In some embodiments, the control video stream is a lower bandwidth signal than the primary video stream. Furthermore, the fifth subsystem is capable of receiving and re-transmitting control video streams from a plurality of cameras simultaneously. The second subsystem allows remote access to the first subsystem, such as via the third subsystem, based on approved credentials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: VideoLink LLC
    Inventors: Leigh Willis, Lawrence Honig, Charles Mark Honig
  • Patent number: 9441855
    Abstract: An adaptable base of the HVAC unit can allow an HVAC unit to align and seal with multiple duct opening configurations. Such opening configurations may be different footprints in different HVAC systems, such as may be employed for example in different roof curbs of rooftop HVAC units. The adaptable base includes a base plate, a supply air duct opening, a return air duct opening, where there is at least one additional opening for one or both of the supply air opening and the return air duct opening. Each opening has a seal around its perimeter. A seal is also arranged and located on the base plate about a perimeter around the supply air duct opening(s) and the return air duct opening(s). A cover can be connected to close one or more openings that are not being used with the unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: TRANE INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventor: Jeffrey Charles Marks
  • Patent number: 9441774
    Abstract: A hanging device and method using a male portion, a female portion, and a leveling portion to hang display items level with the ground. The male portion has a V-shaped dovetail tenon and the female portion has a V-shaped dovetail mortise adapted to male with the dovetail tenon. The leveling portion is also adapted to mate with the V-shaped mortise of the female portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Inventor: Charles Mark Lashinske