Patents by Inventor David C. Bryant

David C. Bryant 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: 20240113974
    Abstract: Mobile management method, system and client. Method includes receiving a DNS query for a host name from an application on client; retrieving reputation data associated with host name from a local cache on client; and determining a policy based on host name and the reputation data. Based on determined policy for the host name, blocking attempted network flows to a host corresponding to host name to produce blocked attempted network flows. Method also includes sending attempted network flow metadata related to the blocked attempted network flows to a collector on client; transmitting the attempted network flow metadata from the collector to a VPN server pool via a VPN tunnel; and producing an anomaly report from the transmitted attempted network flow metadata. The anomaly report includes at least one of anomalies, cohorts, trends, location boundaries, detected network security issues, detected compromised clients and/or optimized network usage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Applicant: MOBILE SONIC, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph T. SAVARESE, Steven HECKT, Michael E. BRYANT, Eric C. MCNEILL, Carter SMITH, Elizabeth KIHSLINGER, Thomas Gunther HELMS, Camilla KEENAN-KOCH, Joseph G. SOUZA, Paul HOOVER, S. Aaron STAVENS, Christian E. HOFSTAEDTER, Jonathan SCOTT, Erik OLSON, James Scott SIMPKINS, Stephen Gregory FALLIN, John Harvey HILLOCK, Eivind NAESS, Michael Lee SNYDER, David Michael MIRLY, Marius LEE, Glenn Patrick ARANAS, Norman C. HAMER, Tridib DUTTA, Andrew James HOOVER, Thomas A. SWEET, Mark ANACKER, An PHAN
  • Patent number: 10612291
    Abstract: Provided is a door threshold assembly for placing below a door comprising: a) a deck configured to be stepped on by a user; b) a base for supporting a first end of the deck positioned on top of the base; c.) a rail positioned on top of the base in proximity to the deck; and d) a seal on top of the base positioned in, between the rail and the deck, and under a portion of the rail, wherein the rail blocks contact with the seal from a top of the threshold at a perpendicular angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: MJB Wood Group, LLC
    Inventor: David C Bryant
  • Publication number: 20190218849
    Abstract: Provided is a door threshold assembly for placing below a door comprising: a) a deck configured to be stepped on by a user; b) a base for supporting a first end of the deck positioned on top of the base; c.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventor: David C. Bryant
  • Patent number: 7877940
    Abstract: An entryway for disposition in a door opening of a building includes a threshold and a corner sealing member mounted in the door opening between the building and the threshold. The threshold has a bottom facing downwardly and a back extending upwardly from the bottom. The corner sealing member has a middle portion disposed partially below the bottom of the threshold, a first vertical portion extending upwardly from the middle portion adjacent the threshold, and a second vertical portion extending upwardly from the middle portion transversely from the first vertical portion. The back of the threshold defines a recess and the second vertical portion of the corner sealing member is disposed in the recess to allow for adequate sealing between the threshold and the corner sealing member and to allow for proper placement of the threshold in the door opening without interference from the corner sealing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Quanex Corporation
    Inventors: James W. Meeks, David C. Bryant
  • Patent number: 7878559
    Abstract: An astragal assembly is disposed between doors of a double-door set mounted in a door frame of a building to seal between the doors. The astragal assembly includes an astragal attached to one of the doors and a lock block assembly slideable within the astragal. The astragal defines a channel and the lock block assembly includes a body slideably disposed in the channel. The lock block assembly includes a lift boot coupled to and resiliently extending from the body. The lock block assembly is slideable between an extended position and a retracted position. The lift boot includes a fin extending away from the body. The fin includes a first and second lateral portion spaced from each other and a primary portion extending from the first lateral portion to the second lateral portion for sealing against the door frame in the extended position to prevent elements from entering into the building.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Quanex Corporation
    Inventors: James W. Meeks, David C. Bryant
  • Patent number: 7694471
    Abstract: An astragal boot for mounting onto a lower end of an astragal includes a platform, a first and second lateral fin spaced from each other and projecting downwardly from the platform, and an auxiliary fin disposed between the first and second lateral fins. The auxiliary fin defines an auxiliary fin edge extending from the first lateral fin to the second lateral fin for sealing engagement with the threshold. The auxiliary fin includes a hub portion and a first and second leg portion each extending from the hub portion to the first and second lateral fins, respectively. The first leg portion extends along a first direction defining a portion of the auxiliary fin edge along the first direction and the second leg portion extends along a second direction at an obtuse angle relative to the first direction defining another portion of the auxiliary fin edge along the second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Quanex Corporation
    Inventors: James W. Meeks, David C. Bryant
  • Publication number: 20090025299
    Abstract: An entryway for disposition in a door opening of a building includes a threshold and a corner sealing member mounted in the door opening between the building and the threshold. The threshold has a bottom facing downwardly and a back extending upwardly from the bottom. The corner sealing member has a middle portion disposed partially below the bottom of the threshold, a first vertical portion extending upwardly from the middle portion adjacent the threshold, and a second vertical portion extending upwardly from the middle portion transversely from the first vertical portion. The back of the threshold defines a recess and the second vertical portion of the corner sealing member is disposed in the recess to allow for adequate sealing between the threshold and the corner sealing member and to allow for proper placement of the threshold in the door opening without interference from the corner sealing member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2008
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Applicant: Quanex Corporation
    Inventors: James W. Meeks, David C. Bryant
  • Publication number: 20080229668
    Abstract: An astragal boot for mounting onto a lower end of an astragal includes a platform, a first and second lateral fin spaced from each other and projecting downwardly from the platform, and an auxiliary fin disposed between the first and second lateral fins. The auxiliary fin defines an auxiliary fin edge extending from the first lateral fin to the second lateral fin for sealing engagement with the threshold. The auxiliary fin includes a hub portion and a first and second leg portion each extending from the hub portion to the first and second lateral fins, respectively. The first leg portion extends along a first direction defining a portion of the auxiliary fin edge along the first direction and the second leg portion extends along a second direction at an obtuse angle relative to the first direction defining another portion of the auxiliary fin edge along the second direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Applicant: QUANEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: James W. Meeks, David C. Bryant
  • Patent number: 6648049
    Abstract: A cord lock desirably for a window blind assembly adapted to be releasably locked to a cord, such as a vertical cord of the window blind assembly, at alternate locations along the length of the cord. The cord lock desirably includes a first member and a second member that are hingedly connected together in any suitable manner for opening and closing the cord lock. The cord lock defines a channel for receiving the cord and includes structure for engaging the cord within the channel to releasably lock the cord lock to the cord when the cord lock is in a closed position. The channel may be elongated and defined by the second member, and the cord engaging structure may be integral or otherwise associated with the first member. The cord may be received within the channel when the cord lock is in a closed position to lock the cord lock to the cord and desirably also to substantially enclose the channel so as to define a passage with two open ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Inventor: David C. Bryant
  • Publication number: 20020074093
    Abstract: A cord lock desirably for a window blind assembly adapted to be releasably locked to a cord, such as a vertical cord of the window blind assembly, at alternate locations along the length of the cord. The cord lock desirably includes a first member and a second member that are hingedly connected together in any suitable manner for opening and closing the cord lock. The cord lock defines a channel for receiving the cord and includes structure for engaging the cord within the channel to releasably lock the cord lock to the cord when the cord lock is in a closed position. The channel may be elongated and defined by the second member, and the cord engaging structure may be integral or otherwise associated with the first member. The cord may be received within the channel when the cord lock is in a closed position to lock the cord lock to the cord and desirably also to substantially enclose the channel so as to define a passage with two open ends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2001
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Inventor: David C. Bryant
  • Publication number: 20020069600
    Abstract: A composite panel includes a first skin including composite material, a second skin including drywall material, and a foam core therebetween. A plastic connector extends along side edges of the skins for connecting the panel to another composite panel including a mating connector. The connector includes a slot extending parallel to the side edges for receiving a pin therein, whereby the panel may be connected to another composite panel having a similar connector and slot. An I-beam is bonded between the skins in the cavity that includes a chase for receiving wiring or other utilities therein. A “U” shaped channel is also bonded between the upper edges of the first and second skins, thereby defining a recess between the upper edges for receiving a top plate to secure a roof structure to the panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2001
    Publication date: June 13, 2002
    Applicant: American Structural Composites, Inc.
    Inventor: David C. Bryant
  • Patent number: 6062292
    Abstract: A window blind assembly having a storage rail assembly that includes a storage rail defining a channel for receiving and storing unnecessary or unused slats of the blind assembly to enable the ready customization of the blind assembly to fit windows of different heights. The storage rail assembly also includes a pair of end caps removably engageable with the ends of the storage rail for retaining the slats within the channel. Each end cap includes a breakaway member and an end piece removably joined together by a coupling portion desirably in the form of an area of reduced thickness of the end cap so that the breakaway member can be separated from the end piece and positioned to prevent buckling of the slats within the blind.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Inventor: David C. Bryant
  • Patent number: 5927366
    Abstract: A window blind assembly having a bottom rail that defines a channel for receiving and storing unnecessary or unused slats of the blind assembly to enable the ready customization of the blind assembly to fit windows of different heights. End caps removably engageable with the ends of the storage rail may be provided for retaining the slats within the channel. Slots may be formed on each of the leading edges of the end caps, extending inwardly, for engaging a cover slat to enclose the storage rail and enhance the aesthetic appearance of the storage rail. Means are also provided for readily securing the storage rail to the cords of the blind assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1999
    Inventor: David C. Bryant
  • Patent number: 5765621
    Abstract: A window blind assembly having a bottom rail that defines a channel for receiving and storing unnecessary or unused slats of the blind assembly to enable the ready customization of the blind assembly to fit windows of different heights. End caps removably engageable with the ends of the storage rail may be provided for retaining the slats within the channel. Slots may be formed on each of the leading edges of the end caps, extending inwardly, for engaging a cover slat to enclose the storage rail and enhance the aesthetic appearance of the storage rail. Means are also provided for readily securing the storage rail to the cords of the blind assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1998
    Inventor: David C. Bryant
  • Patent number: 5655590
    Abstract: A window blind having a bottom rail that defines a channel for receiving and storing unnecessary or unused slats of the blind to enable the ready customization of the blind to fit windows of different heights. End caps removably engageable with the ends of the storage rail are provided for maintaining the slats within the channel. U-shaped slots may be formed on each of the leading edges of the end caps, extending inwardly for receiving and retaining a cover slat to enclose the storage rail and enhance the aesthetic appearance of the storage rail. Means may also be provided for readily securing the storage rail to the cords of the blind. The securing means comprises a slot formed on the bottom of the storage rail that slidingly engages twist-and-lock eyelets joined to the ends of the cords.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 12, 1997
    Inventor: David C. Bryant
  • Patent number: D857236
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: MJB Wood Group, LLC
    Inventor: David C Bryant
  • Patent number: D857237
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: MJB Wood Group, LLC
    Inventor: David C Bryant
  • Patent number: D857238
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: MJB Wood Group, LLC
    Inventor: David C Bryant
  • Patent number: D876671
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: MJB Wood Group, LLC
    Inventor: David C Bryant