Patents by Inventor David B. Davies

David B. Davies 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: 9762970
    Abstract: A method that communicates a request from a first device to a proximally located second device for a movie residing in storage associated with the second device, the request communicated over a communications network, responsive to the request, receives the movie from the second device over the communications network, presents a menu on a screen corresponding to the first device, the menu comprising playback options to enable a user to manipulate playback and rewind of the movie, and responsive to user selection of one of the playback options, presents the movie on the screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: TECH 5
    Inventors: David B. Davies, Samuel H. Russ, Irvan J. Krantzler
  • Patent number: 8966550
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed of a network including a primary device, a plurality of remote devices, and a shared peripheral device. The network allows the remote devices to operate the peripheral device, such as a DVD player, VCR, or camcoder, via the primary device and the network. The peripheral device is typically connected to the primary device and shared among all devices. The network also includes a splitter/isolation module (SIM) that routes the signals between the primary device and the plurality of remote devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: David B. Davies, Samuel H. Russ, Irvan J. Krantzler
  • Patent number: 8627385
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed of a network including a primary device, a plurality of remote devices, and a shared peripheral device. The network allows the remote devices to operate the peripheral device, such as a DVD player, VCR, or camcoder, via the primary device and the network. The peripheral device is typically connected to the primary device and shared among all devices. The network also includes a splitter/isolation module (SIM) that routes the signals between the primary device and the plurality of remote devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Inventors: David B. Davies, Samuel H. Russ, Irvan J. Krantzler
  • Patent number: 7607263
    Abstract: An operator for use in connection with a door system including an axle having an operator framework supporting an operator motor, the operator framework defining a clearance adapted to insertably receive the axle therein, a gear assembly defining a bore in which the axle is received and including a removable gear segment adapted to selectively medially open the bore to receive the axle, wherein the motor is interconnected with the gear assembly to cause rotation thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: Wayne-Dalton Corp.
    Inventors: Willis J. Mullet, Donald B. Kyle, David B. Davies
  • Publication number: 20080301738
    Abstract: A method that communicates a request from a first device to a proximally located second device for a movie residing in storage associated with the second device, the request communicated over a communications network, responsive to the request, receives the movie from the second device over the communications network, presents a menu on a screen corresponding to the first device, the menu comprising playback options to enable a user to manipulate playback and rewind of the movie, and responsive to user selection of one of the playback options, presents the movie on the screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2008
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Inventors: David B. Davies, Samuel H. Russ, Irvan J. Krantzler
  • Publication number: 20080201758
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed of a network including a primary device, a plurality of remote devices, and a shared peripheral device. The network allows the remote devices to operate the peripheral device, such as a DVD player, VCR, or camcoder, via the primary device and the network. The peripheral device is typically connected to the primary device and shared among all devices. The network also includes a splitter/isolation module (SIM) that routes the signals between the primary device and the plurality of remote devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventors: David B. Davies, Samuel H. Russ, Irvan J. Krantzler
  • Publication number: 20080127561
    Abstract: An operator for use in connection with a door system including an axle having an operator framework supporting an operator motor, the operator framework defining a clearance adapted to insertably receive the axle therein, a gear assembly defining a bore in which the axle is received and including a removable gear segment adapted to selectively medially open the bore to receive the axle, wherein the motor is interconnected with the gear assembly to cause rotation thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: Willis J. Mullet, Donald B. Kyle, David B. Davies
  • Patent number: 7367160
    Abstract: An operator for use in connection with a door system including an axle having an operator framework supporting an operator motor, the operator framework defining a clearance adapted to insertably receive the axle therein, a gear assembly defining a bore in which the axle is received and including a removable gear segment adapted to selectively medially open the bore to receive the axle, wherein the motor is interconnected with the gear assembly to cause rotation thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: Wayne-Dalton Corp.
    Inventors: Willis J. Mullet, Donald B. Kyle, David B. Davies
  • Patent number: 7360235
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed of a network including a primary device, a plurality of remote devices, and a shared peripheral device. The network allows the remote devices to operate the peripheral device, such as a DVD player, VCR, or camcorder, via the primary device and the network. The peripheral device is typically connected to the primary device and shared among all devices. The network also includes a splitter/isolation module (SIM) that routes the signals between the primary device and the plurality of remote devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Scientific-Atlanta, Inc.
    Inventors: David B. Davies, Samuel H. Russ, Irvan J. Krantzler
  • Patent number: 7315143
    Abstract: An operating system which utilizes a multi-functional wall station for a motorized barrier includes an operator for controlling movement of a barrier between various positions. The operator may receive signals from a wireless or wired wall station transmitter, a wireless keyless entry device and/or a portable remote transmitter device. The multi-function wall station provides for selective concealment of certain switches or buttons which are not commonly used in the day-to-day operation of a wall station. For example, the up/down switch may be actuated by a hinged cover which conceals other selected operational buttons and wherein those operational buttons are only accessed upon opening of the hinged cover. The wall station also provides a periodic lighting element so as to easily direct the user to push the hinge cover to initiate up/down movement of the barrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: Wayne-Dalton Corp.
    Inventors: Willis J. Mullet, James S. Murray, David B. Davies
  • Patent number: 7173516
    Abstract: An operating system which utilizes a multi-functional wall station for a motorized barrier includes an operator for controlling movement of a barrier between various positions. The operator may receive signals from a wireless or wired wall station transmitter, a wireless keyless entry device and/or a portable remote transmitter device. The multi-function wall station provides for selective concealment of certain switches or buttons which are not commonly used in the day-to-day operation of a wall station. For example, the up/down switch may be actuated by a hinged cover which conceals other selected operational buttons and wherein those operational buttons are only accessed upon opening of the hinged cover. The wall station also provides a periodic lighting element so as to easily direct the user to push the hinge cover to initiate up/down movement of the barrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: Wayne-Dalton Corp.
    Inventors: Willis J. Mullet, David B. Davies, Mikael Bäckström, Eric Wilmot, Keith Alsberg, James S. Murray
  • Patent number: 7061197
    Abstract: A system for moving a barrier between limit positions, includes an operator motor assembly mounted proximate to the barrier, wherein at least a portion of the motor assembly is movable between an operating position and a locking position with the motor assembly blocking movement of the barrier. A bias assembly biases the motor assembly in the operating position and allows the motor assembly to move toward the locking position when either a predetermined force overcomes a biasing force or when the barrier is moved to a closed limit position or when forced entry is imposed on the barrier. The biasing force may be adjusted by moving posts on the motor assembly that are engaged by the bias assembly. A disengagement feature may also be provided that allows pivotable movement of the motor assembly even when in a locking position. And the pivoting motor assembly may be used as a secondary entrapment input to an operator controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: Wayne-Dalton Corp.
    Inventors: Willis J. Mullet, Albert W. Mitchell, David B. Davies, Paul J. VanDrunen, James S. Murray, Derek S. Paquette, Michael Cognevich
  • Publication number: 20040068755
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed of a network including a primary device, a plurality of remote devices, and a shared peripheral device. The network allows the remote devices to operate the peripheral device, such as a DVD player, VCR, or camcoder, via the primary device and the network. The peripheral device is typically connected to the primary device and shared among all devices. The network also includes a splitter/isolation module (SIM) that routes the signals between the primary device and the plurality of remote devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2003
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Inventors: David B. Davies, Samuel H. Russ, Irvan J. Krantzler
  • Patent number: 6605910
    Abstract: A door operator and related method of setting custom limits on movable barrier travel, includes a motor for moving the movable barrier between two travel limit positions, an operator for controlling operation of the motor, and a disconnect system coupled between the motor and the operator. The disconnect system is switchable between a connected position and a disconnected position, wherein the motor can engage the operator only when the disconnect system is in the connected position. The operator is connected to a potentiometer for ascertaining movable barrier position, regardless of the position of the disconnect system, and provides position information to the operator. A travel limit is set by placing the disconnect system in the disconnected position and manually moving the door to a desired position whereupon the disconnect system is moved to the connected position so that the operator can detect a positional location to be designated as one of the travel limits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Assignee: Wayne-Dalton Corp.
    Inventors: Willis J. Mullet, David B. Davies
  • Publication number: 20030062865
    Abstract: A door operator and related method of setting custom limits on movable barrier travel, includes a motor for moving the movable barrier between two travel limit positions, an operator for controlling operation of the motor, and a disconnect system coupled between the motor and the operator. The disconnect system is switchable between a connected position and a disconnected position, wherein the motor can engage the operator only when the disconnect system is in the connected position. The operator is connected to a potentiometer for ascertaining movable barrier position, regardless of the position of the disconnect system, and provides position information to the operator. A travel limit is set by placing the disconnect system in the disconnected position and manually moving the door to a desired position whereupon the disconnect system is moved to the connected position so that the operator can detect a positional location to be designated as one of the travel limits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Applicant: WAYNE-DALTON CORP.
    Inventors: Willis J. Mullet, David B. Davies
  • Patent number: 5426545
    Abstract: The present invention senses angular acceleration of a Head Disk Assembly ("HDA") in a disk drive servo system and provides an acceleration feedback signal. A filter network filters the acceleration feedback signal and supplies a filtered signal for nullifying tracking error caused by shock, vibration and windup disturbances to the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 20, 1995
    Inventors: Michael D. Sidman, David B. Davies
  • Patent number: D505393
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Assignee: Wayne-Dalton Corp.
    Inventors: Willis J. Mullet, David B. Davies, James S. Murray, Mikael Bäckström, Eric Wlmot, Keith Alsberg