Patents by Inventor David Birks

David Birks 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).

  • Publication number: 20230183010
    Abstract: A compact dedusting apparatus for cleaning particulate materials of contaminates and has a housing defining a cleaning area in which the contaminants are removed to create cleaned particulate material with a product discharge opening through which cleaned particulate material can be discharged. The dedusting apparatus includes an infeed apparatus having a vibratory feed pan powered by a vibration generator to induce vibrations therein. The dedusting apparatus also includes a Venturi chamber to remove contaminants from the particulate material by a flow of air passing upwardly through the product discharge opening. The dedusting apparatus further includes an interchangeable carryover deflector having a chamber extension member that aligns with internal structure to control the flow of particulate material into said Venturi chamber and deflects particulate material entrained in the air flow through the Venturi chamber toward the product discharge opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: Pelletron Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony Armenio, Kyle Jacob Wilbert, Peter David Birk
  • Patent number: 9406225
    Abstract: A non-navigation data system for providing traffic data service in a mobile environment can include a data decoder for decoding a digital data stream from a digital audio radio transmission source, location determining means (such as GPS or cellular location determining schemes) for determining a current location of a mobile receiver receiving the digital data stream, a display for displaying traffic data corresponding to the current location, and a plurality of static maps wherein the traffic data corresponding to the current location is overlaid at least over a portion of the static maps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Sirius XM Radio Inc.
    Inventors: Sven Mark Finnis, William Carl Stumphauzer, II, John Dombrowski, Naresh Coppisetti, David Birks
  • Publication number: 20150112579
    Abstract: A non-navigation data system for providing traffic data service in a mobile environment can include a data decoder for decoding a digital data stream from a digital audio radio transmission source, location determining means (such as GPS or cellular location determining schemes) for determining a current location of a mobile receiver receiving the digital data stream, a display for displaying traffic data corresponding to the current location, and a plurality of static maps wherein the traffic data corresponding to the current location is overlaid at least over a portion of the static maps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: Sven Mark FINNIS, William Carl STUMPHAUZER, II, John DOMBROWSKI, Naresh COPPISETTI, David BIRKS
  • Patent number: 8868321
    Abstract: A non-navigation data system for providing traffic data service in a mobile environment can include a data decoder for decoding a digital data stream from a digital audio radio transmission source, location determining means (such as GPS or cellular location determining schemes) for determining a current location of a mobile receiver receiving the digital data stream, a display for displaying traffic data corresponding to the current location, and a plurality of static maps wherein the traffic data corresponding to the current location is overlaid at least over a portion of the static maps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Sirius XM Radio Inc.
    Inventors: Sven Mark Finnis, William Carl Stumphauzer, II, John Dombrowski, Naresh Coppisetti, David Birks
  • Publication number: 20130289860
    Abstract: A non-navigation data system for providing traffic data service in a mobile environment can include a data decoder for decoding a digital data stream from a digital audio radio transmission source, location determining means (such as GPS or cellular location determining schemes) for determining a current location of a mobile receiver receiving the digital data stream, a display for displaying traffic data corresponding to the current location, and a plurality of static maps wherein the traffic data corresponding to the current location is overlaid at least over a portion of the static maps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: Sirius XM Radio In.
    Inventors: Sven Mark Finnis, William Carl Stumphauzer, II, John Dombrowski, Naresh Coppisetti, David Birks
  • Patent number: 8396651
    Abstract: A non-navigation data system for providing traffic data service in a mobile environment can include a data decoder for decoding a digital data stream from a digital audio radio transmission source, location determining means (such as GPS or cellular location determining schemes) for determining a current location of a mobile receiver receiving the digital data stream, a display for displaying traffic data corresponding to the current location, and a plurality of static maps wherein the traffic data corresponding to the current location is overlaid at least over a portion of the static maps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Sirius XM Radio Inc.
    Inventors: Sven Finnis, William Carl Stumphauzer, II, John Dombrowski, Naresh Coppisetti, David Birks
  • Patent number: 8302144
    Abstract: A network personal video recorder (nPvR) supporting PVR functionality in a server-centric environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Cox Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: David Birks, Michael E. Leimer
  • Patent number: 7995673
    Abstract: A system and method (130, 135 and 140) for a user of a multichannel broadcasting service listening to a particular channel provides alerts about the content currently available on other channels which are of interest to the user. Auxiliary data streams of interest can be presented for display in conjunction with the audio transmission of a related or unrelated channel. The system and method include storing criteria associated with programming or auxiliary content of interest to a user and searching for unique identifiers within the broadcast signal signifying the availability of content which meets the criteria. Content of interest can be, for example, traffic information (105, 110, 120, 111 and 125), sports games available on other channels, sports scores, stock or other trading instruments prices, news headlines or travel information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Mitzel, Jeff Lockledge, John Dombrowski, David Birks, Ray Lowe, Jerry Tarpley
  • Publication number: 20110118966
    Abstract: A non-navigation data system for providing traffic data service in a mobile environment can include a data decoder for decoding a digital data stream from a digital audio radio transmission source, location determining means (such as GPS or cellular location determining schemes) for determining a current location of a mobile receiver receiving the digital data stream, a display for displaying traffic data corresponding to the current location, and a plurality of static maps wherein the traffic data corresponding to the current location is overlaid at least over a portion of the static maps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: Sirius XM Radio Inc.
    Inventors: Sven Finnis, William Carl Stumphauzer, II, John Dombrowski, Naresh Coppisetti, David Birks
  • Publication number: 20090124193
    Abstract: A system and method (130, 135 and 140) for a user of a multichannel broadcasting service listening to a particular channel provides alerts about the content currently available on other channels which are of interest to the user. Auxiliary data streams of interest can be presented for display in conjunction with the audio transmission of a related or unrelated channel. The system and method include storing criteria associated with programming or auxiliary content of interest to a user and searching for unique identifiers within the broadcast signal signifying the availability of content which meets the criteria. Content of interest can be, for example, traffic information (105, 110, 120, 111 and 125), sports games available on other channels, sports scores, stock or other trading instruments prices, news headlines or travel information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2005
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventors: Kevin Mitzel, Jeff Lockledge, John Dombrowski, David Birks, Ray Lowe, Jerry Tarpley
  • Patent number: 7093275
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system and that synchronizes utilization of a data transfer with an audio/video stream. Time information contained within an audio/video stream is monitored for a specified time at which a data transfer may be combined with the audio/video stream. Combination includes logical operations, arithmetic operations, and may include screen windowing or other operations. Time required to request and receive a data transfer may be monitored or estimated such that requests for data are issued in advance of utilization of the data, allowing for data transfer time and network access time or other factors. Requests for a data transfer may be processed employing user information such that returned data transfers reflect a characteristic of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: Cable Television Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Birks, So Vang, David Broberg
  • Publication number: 20030192054
    Abstract: A network personal video recorder (nPvR) supporting PVR functionality in a server-centric environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2003
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Inventors: David Birks, Michael E. Leimer
  • Publication number: 20020162122
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system and that synchronizes utilization of a data transfer with an audio/video stream. Time information contained within an audio/video stream is monitored for a specified time at which a data transfer may be combined with the audio/video stream. Combination includes logical operations, arithmetic operations, and may include screen windowing or other operations. Time required to request and receive a data transfer may be monitored or estimated such that requests for data are issued in advance of utilization of the data, allowing for data transfer time and network access time or other factors. Requests for a data transfer may be processed employing user information such that returned data transfers reflect a characteristic of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2001
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Inventors: David A. Birks, So Vang, David Broberg