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).
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Patent number: 9762970Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 24, 2008Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: TECH 5Inventors: David B. Davies, Samuel H. Russ, Irvan J. Krantzler
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Patent number: 8966550Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 27, 2008Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: David B. Davies, Samuel H. Russ, Irvan J. Krantzler
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Patent number: 8627385Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 20, 2007Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Inventors: David B. Davies, Samuel H. Russ, Irvan J. Krantzler
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Patent number: 7607263Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 1, 2008Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Assignee: Wayne-Dalton Corp.Inventors: Willis J. Mullet, Donald B. Kyle, David B. Davies
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Publication number: 20080301738Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2008Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventors: David B. Davies, Samuel H. Russ, Irvan J. Krantzler
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Publication number: 20080201758Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2008Publication date: August 21, 2008Inventors: David B. Davies, Samuel H. Russ, Irvan J. Krantzler
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Publication number: 20080127561Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2008Publication date: June 5, 2008Inventors: Willis J. Mullet, Donald B. Kyle, David B. Davies
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Patent number: 7367160Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 21, 2004Date of Patent: May 6, 2008Assignee: Wayne-Dalton Corp.Inventors: Willis J. Mullet, Donald B. Kyle, David B. Davies
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Patent number: 7360235Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 14, 2003Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Assignee: Scientific-Atlanta, Inc.Inventors: David B. Davies, Samuel H. Russ, Irvan J. Krantzler
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Patent number: 7315143Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 4, 2005Date of Patent: January 1, 2008Assignee: Wayne-Dalton Corp.Inventors: Willis J. Mullet, James S. Murray, David B. Davies
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Patent number: 7173516Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 6, 2004Date of Patent: February 6, 2007Assignee: Wayne-Dalton Corp.Inventors: Willis J. Mullet, David B. Davies, Mikael Bäckström, Eric Wilmot, Keith Alsberg, James S. Murray
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Patent number: 7061197Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 22, 2005Date of Patent: June 13, 2006Assignee: Wayne-Dalton Corp.Inventors: Willis J. Mullet, Albert W. Mitchell, David B. Davies, Paul J. VanDrunen, James S. Murray, Derek S. Paquette, Michael Cognevich
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Publication number: 20040068755Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2003Publication date: April 8, 2004Inventors: David B. Davies, Samuel H. Russ, Irvan J. Krantzler
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Patent number: 6605910Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 28, 2001Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Wayne-Dalton Corp.Inventors: Willis J. Mullet, David B. Davies
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Publication number: 20030062865Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2001Publication date: April 3, 2003Applicant: WAYNE-DALTON CORP.Inventors: Willis J. Mullet, David B. Davies
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Patent number: 5426545Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 31, 1994Date of Patent: June 20, 1995Inventors: Michael D. Sidman, David B. Davies
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Patent number: D505393Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2004Date of Patent: May 24, 2005Assignee: Wayne-Dalton Corp.Inventors: Willis J. Mullet, David B. Davies, James S. Murray, Mikael Bäckström, Eric Wlmot, Keith Alsberg