Patents by Inventor Christopher Pike
Christopher Pike 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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Publication number: 20240111482Abstract: The disclosed playback devices, media playback systems, and/or methods improve upon the media playback experience by selectively reducing audio quality under certain conditions. The reduction of audio quality may be based on one or more aspects of the acoustic environment, such as the number and locations of one or more users, noise levels, playback device locations relative to the acoustic environment, etc. The media playback system may monitor or periodically poll each of one or more playback devices and other devices or sensors in and around an acoustic environment to determine whether there are opportunities to reduce audio quality for one or more playback devices. This reduction in quality allows the media playback system to conserve resources in one or more aspects and, potentially, divert those resources to other aspects for purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Ryan Michael Bello, Daniel Jones, Peter Dodds, Briet Louise Brown, Christopher Pike
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Publication number: 20240080637Abstract: Example techniques relate to audio playback device calibration. Example playback devices described herein may utilize one or more techniques for calibration, which may be implemented as various calibration procedures. In some implementations, the example media playback system may support multiple types of calibration, perhaps with different calibration procedures being used for different types of playback devices (e.g., with different capabilities) or in different situations (e.g., with or without user involvement).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Adib Mehrabi, Patrick Kevin McPherson, Wenyu Jin, Christopher Pike
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Patent number: 11922567Abstract: The present invention facilitates efficient and effective image processing. A network can comprise: a first system configured to perform a first portion of lighting calculations for an image and combing results of the first portion of lighting calculations for the image with results of a second portion of lighting calculations; and a second system configured to perform the second portion of lighting calculations and forward the results of the second portion of the lighting calculations to the first system. The first and second portion of lighting calculations can be associated with indirect lighting calculations and direct lighting calculations respectively. The first system can be a client in a local location and the second system can be a server in a remote location (e.g., a cloud computing environment). The first system and second system can be in a cloud and a video is transmitted to a local system.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: NVIDIA CorporationInventors: Morgan McGuire, Cyril Crassin, David Luebke, Michael Mara, Brent Oster, Peter Shirley, Peter-Pike Sloan, Christopher Wyman
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Patent number: 11596967Abstract: An adjustable escutcheon assembly is provided which can be installed flush against a ceiling, wall, or other surface where a supply pipe exits the ceiling, wall, or surface at various angles. The assembly includes a fitting having a curved bearing surface and an aperture for receiving the supply pipe, a retainer which bears against and is adjustable with respect to the curved bearing surface of the fitting, and an escutcheon plate mountable to the retainer. During installation, the retainer and escutcheon plate can be rotated with respect to the pipe and fitting in order to allow flush installation of the retainer and escutcheon against the ceiling, wall, or surface at a variety of angles.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2021Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: Durst Corporation, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence B. Brodey, Christopher Pike, Anthony Folk
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Publication number: 20220016660Abstract: An adjustable escutcheon assembly is provided which can be installed flush against a ceiling, wall, or other surface where a supply pipe exits the ceiling, wall, or surface at various angles. The assembly includes a fitting having a curved bearing surface and an aperture for receiving the supply pipe, a retainer which bears against and is adjustable with respect to the curved bearing surface of the fitting, and an escutcheon plate mountable to the retainer. During installation, the retainer and escutcheon plate can be rotated with respect to the pipe and fitting in order to allow flush installation of the retainer and escutcheon against the ceiling, wall, or surface at a variety of angles.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2021Publication date: January 20, 2022Applicant: Durst Corporation, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence B. Brodey, Christopher Pike, Anthony Folk
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Patent number: 11130145Abstract: An adjustable escutcheon assembly is provided which can be installed flush against a ceiling, wall, or other surface where a supply pipe exits the ceiling, wall, or surface at various angles. The assembly includes a fitting having a curved bearing surface and an aperture for receiving the supply pipe, a retainer which bears against and is adjustable with respect to the curved bearing surface of the fitting, and an escutcheon plate mountable to the retainer. During installation, the retainer and escutcheon plate can be rotated with respect to the pipe and fitting in order to allow flush installation of the retainer and escutcheon against the ceiling, wall, or surface at a variety of angles.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2020Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: Durst Corporation, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence B. Brodey, Christopher Pike, Anthony Folk
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Publication number: 20200406285Abstract: An adjustable escutcheon assembly is provided which can be installed flush against a ceiling, wall, or other surface where a supply pipe exits the ceiling, wall, or surface at various angles. The assembly includes a fitting having a curved bearing surface and an aperture for receiving the supply pipe, a retainer which bears against and is adjustable with respect to the curved bearing surface of the fitting, and an escutcheon plate mountable to the retainer. During installation, the retainer and escutcheon plate can be rotated with respect to the pipe and fitting in order to allow flush installation of the retainer and escutcheon against the ceiling, wall, or surface at a variety of angles.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Applicant: Durst Corporation, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence B. Brodey, Christopher Pike, Anthony Folk
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Publication number: 20200061659Abstract: An adjustable escutcheon assembly is provided which can be installed flush against a ceiling or wall where a water supply pipe exits the ceiling or wall at various angles. The assembly includes a ball fitting having an aperture for receiving the water supply pipe exiting the wall or ceiling, a retainer which bears against and is adjustable with respect to the ball, and an escutcheon mountable to the retainer. During installation, the retainer and escutcheon can be angled with respect to the ball in order to allow flush installation of the retainer and escutcheon against a ceiling or wall at a variety of angles.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Applicant: Durst Corporation, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence B. Brodey, Christopher Pike, Anthony Folk
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Publication number: 20180369850Abstract: An adjustable escutcheon assembly is provided which can be installed flush against a ceiling or wall where a water supply pipe exits the ceiling or wall at various angles. The assembly includes a ball fitting having an aperture for receiving the water supply pipe exiting the wall or ceiling, a retainer which bears against and is adjustable with respect to the ball, and an escutcheon mountable to the retainer. During installation, the retainer and escutcheon can be angled with respect to the ball in order to allow flush installation of the retainer and escutcheon against a ceiling or wall at a variety of angles.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2017Publication date: December 27, 2018Applicant: Durst Corporation, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence B. Brodey, Christopher Pike, Anthony Folk
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Publication number: 20150247312Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an adjustable channel drain grate that includes a grate body and a plurality of support legs connected to the grate body. A height of each of the plurality of support legs can be adjustable relative to the grate body. In one embodiment, a plurality of apertures in the grate body and the plurality of support legs include complementary threads to permit adjustable threading of the plurality of support legs through the plurality of apertures. The present disclosure also relates to a method of adjusting a height of a channel drain grate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2014Publication date: September 3, 2015Applicant: Durst Corporation, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence B. Brodey, Christopher Pike
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Publication number: 20140352815Abstract: A channel drain assembly includes a channel drain and a grate. The channel drain includes a body having at least one sidewall and a bottom wall, a flange extending about a periphery of the body, and a drain pipe. The grate is positionable within the body and includes at least one side wall and a top wall that has a plurality of apertures extending therethrough. When the grate is positioned within the body a first flow path and a second flow path are formed that provide a path for fluid to flow into the channel drain and out the drain pipe. The first flow path is formed across the plurality of apertures, while the second flow path is formed between the at least one side wall of the grate and at least one sidewall of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2013Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventors: Lawrence B. Brodey, Christopher Pike
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Publication number: 20140251482Abstract: A fluid supply hose includes a hose body having a first end for connection to a fixture and a second end for connection to a water supply. The fluid supply hose includes a tubular cover formed of a heat-shrinkable, antifungal material, which is heat shrunk in place to cover at least a portion of the hose body. The cover could include a decorative exterior. A method of making a fluid supply hose involves inserting a fluid supply hose having a hose body, a first end for connection to a fixture, and a second end for connection to a water supply, into a heat-shrinkable, antifungal tubular cover. The cover is positioned over a portion of the supply hose, and heat is applied to the cover to heat shrink the cover in place to cover at least a portion of the supply hose body. The cover could include a decorative exterior.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2013Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: DURST CORPORATION, INC.Inventors: Christopher Pike, Lawrence B. Brodey
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Patent number: 7472971Abstract: A media center for housing audio-video equipment and displaying a video display includes a cabinet for housing electronic components, a display panel or column, and an adjustable attachment. The display panel defines a cavity for routing wires of the electronic components. The cabinet is movably attached to the display panel via the adjustable attachment, and is movable relative to the display panel between a use position, where the rear portion of the cabinet is substantially abutted against the display panel, and a service position, where the rear portion of the cabinet is at least partially spaced from the display panel for accessing the wires of the electronic components. The display panel may be supported on a channel member that defines a routing cavity therealong for routing wires of the electronic components.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2005Date of Patent: January 6, 2009Assignee: Nucraft Furniture CompanyInventors: Valerie L Schmieder, Robert J Bockheim, Christopher A Pike, Phillip A Jones, Michael Fedrigo, Robert J Surman, Daniel J Bockheim
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Publication number: 20060179458Abstract: A media center for housing audio-video equipment and displaying a video display includes a cabinet for housing electronic components, a display panel or column, and an adjustable attachment. The display panel defines a cavity for routing wires of the electronic components. The cabinet is movably attached to the display panel via the adjustable attachment, and is movable relative to the display panel between a use position, where the rear portion of the cabinet is substantially abutted against the display panel, and a service position, where the rear portion of the cabinet is at least partially spaced from the display panel for accessing the wires of the electronic components. The display panel may be supported on a channel member that defines a routing cavity therealong for routing wires of the electronic components.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2005Publication date: August 10, 2006Inventors: Valerie Schmieder, Robert Bockheim, Christopher Pike, Phillip Jones, Michael Fedrigo, Robert Surman, Daniel Bockheim
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Patent number: D694357Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2012Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Durst Corporation, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence B. Brodey, Christopher Pike
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Patent number: D694863Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2012Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Durst Corporation, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence B. Brodey, Christopher Pike
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Patent number: D703297Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2013Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Durst Corporation, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence B. Brodey, Christopher Pike
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Patent number: D708304Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2013Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Durst Corporation., Inc.Inventors: Lawrence B. Brodey, Christopher Pike
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Patent number: D726885Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2014Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Durst Corporation, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence B. Brodey, Christopher Pike
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Patent number: D738991Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2013Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: Durst Corporation, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence B. Brodey, Christopher Pike