Patents by Inventor David Cheney

David Cheney 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: 10672302
    Abstract: An endcap header assembly includes a primary frame and an auxiliary frame. The primary frame includes a back wall, a top wall extending forwardly from the back wall, and a bottom wall extending forwardly from the back wall opposite the top wall to define a sign holder track in front of the back wall and at least partially open opposite the back wall. The auxiliary frame includes a primary panel, a top panel, and a bottom panel extending across a bottom of the primary panel. The top and bottom panels collectively define a first auxiliary sign reception track on a first side of the primary panel and a second auxiliary sign reception track on a second side of the primary panel. The auxiliary frame is configured to be slidably and selectively received within the sign holder reception track in a first configuration and a second configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Cory Schultz, David Cheney, Ryan Lake, Robert G. Logan
  • Patent number: 9803390
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for assisting a user in actuating a locking mechanism associated with a storage device. The locking mechanism has a combination input device and a lock capable of being switched from a locked state to an unlocked state upon entering a preset combination using the combination input device. The actuator comprises an interface configured to releasably engage the combination input device of the locking mechanism and move the combination input device to actuate the locking mechanism and transition the lock from the locked state to the unlocked state. A controller is in communication with the actuator and configured to operate the actuator so that the actuator moves the combination input device based on the preset combination to actuate the locking mechanism and transition the lock from the locked state to the unlocked state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Inventors: Anna Marie Bowling, Kelley Alexandra Catton, Robert David Cheney, Emma Rosalie Drake, Jessica Pietrina Glynn, John Gerald Hull, Justin Taylor Kreis, Sarah Margaret McGoff, Joseph Andrew Rasmus, Ethan Robert Schrader, Garrett C. B. Smith, Kepler Dillan Tiedje
  • Patent number: 9149545
    Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to core/shell nanoparticles, wherein such core/shell nanoparticles comprise a nanoparticle core and a nanoshell disposed about the nanoparticle core such that, in the aggregate, they form a core/shell nanoparticle that is operable for use as an imaging agent in X-ray/computed tomography (CT). Typically, such core/shell nanoparticle-based X-ray CT imaging agents further comprise a targeting species for targeting the imaging agent to diseased sites. Included herein are methods for forming such agents, comprising forming an ensemble of core/shell nanoparticles, wherein the mean diameter of the ensemble of core/shell nanoparticles is selected so as to render the nanoparticles in the ensemble substantially clearable by a mammalian kidney.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Peter John Bonitatibus, Jr., David Cheney deMoulpied, Andrew Soliz Torres, Amit Mohan Kulkarni, Robert Edgar Colborn, Paul William Buckley
  • Patent number: 9075638
    Abstract: A single operating system image is shared among multiple running virtualized containers such that each running container interacts with underlying shared files and resources in system storage. Each container running on a server are provided the same image, which remains consistent among the containers. Each image is named and versioned and each container is configured in a manner that defines which underlying image is used when the container is started. When updates to the image are made, a new image is be generated, and the containers are be switched to the new image by changing configuration properties associated with the container and restarting the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: Atlassian Corporation Pty Ltd.
    Inventors: George Barnett, David Cheney, Pramod Korathota
  • Patent number: 8832982
    Abstract: A wall panel system includes first and second support members, mounting brackets, a backer board, and a graphic panel. The first support member includes a first substantially planar panel and a first reception cavity. The second support member includes a second substantially planar panel and a second reception cavity. The mounting brackets are configured to each be selectively coupled with the retail display. A first mounting bracket couples the first support member to the retail display, and a second mounting bracket couples the second support member to the retail display. A rear surface of the graphic panel faces a front surface of the backer board. Top edges of the backer board and the graphic panel are each slidably received in the first reception cavity. Bottom edge of the backer board and the graphic panel are each slidably received in the second reception cavity of the second support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Amy M. Bacskai, Robert G. Logan, Daniel Golke, David Cheney, Jason L. Dusbabek
  • Patent number: 8776414
    Abstract: A media display assembly comprises a support and a sign holder. The support defines a substantially vertical section, a substantially horizontal section, and a bent transition section extending between the substantially vertical section and the substantially horizontal section. The support is formed in a substantially L-shape. The sign holder includes a first panel and a second panel sized substantially identically to the first panel. The first panel and the second panel are coupled to one another along a closed edge of the sign holder and define a slot therebetween them for receiving a sign. The second panel of the sign holder is coupled to the substantially vertical section of the support on a side of the substantially vertical section opposite the substantially horizontal section. The second panel of the sign holder extends in a plane substantially perpendicular to the substantially horizontal section of the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy A. Clark, Amy M. Bacskai, Robert G. Logan, David Cheney
  • Patent number: 8505753
    Abstract: Some embodiments of a display apparatus can present a variety of products or images of available products in an appealing manner that draws attention from consumers. In particular circumstances, the display apparatus may be readily changed by a store worker from a first configuration to a second configuration having a different appearance. For example, the display apparatus may include a generally rigid frame that receives a decorative, external sheathing in a toolless manner. Such a configuration can be useful, for example, for endcap display fixtures that are positioned at the end of store aisles, thereby providing an opportunity to promptly change the appearance of one or more endcaps and the products exhibited thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy A. Clark, Michael A. Whittier, David Cheney, Joseph R. Guggenberger
  • Publication number: 20130199066
    Abstract: A media display assembly comprises a support and a sign holder. The support defines a substantially vertical section, a substantially horizontal section, and a bent transition section extending between the substantially vertical section and the substantially horizontal section. The support is formed in a substantially L-shape. The sign holder includes a first panel and a second panel sized substantially identically to the first panel. The first panel and the second panel are coupled to one another along a closed edge of the sign holder and define a slot therebetween them for receiving a sign. The second panel of the sign holder is coupled to the substantially vertical section of the support on a side of the substantially vertical section opposite the substantially horizontal section. The second panel of the sign holder extends in a plane substantially perpendicular to the substantially horizontal section of the support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2012
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Jeremy A. CLARK, Amy M. BACSKAI, Robert G. LOGAN, David CHENEY
  • Patent number: 8147802
    Abstract: Provided herein are chelator-functionalized nanoparticles comprising a passive core; and an active coating that demonstrate T1 magnetic resonance pattern upon exposure to a magnetic field. Also provided are methods of making such chelator-functionalized nanoparticles as well as imaging methods using the nanoparticles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Zhebo Ding, Brian James Grimmond, Michael Luttrell, Slawomir Rubinsztajn, David Cheney deMoulpied, Margaret L. Blohm
  • Patent number: 8123052
    Abstract: Some embodiments of a product display apparatus may include a plurality of product shelves and a product display sign coupled to a support arm in an elevated position above the product shelves so as to define a viewing gap at a selected height. The viewing gap can provide consumers with see-through visibility toward an adjacent aisle. The product display sign may be releasably secured in an elevated support arm that also receives one or more display containers in a position forward of the display sign and above the product shelves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy A. Clark, Michael A. Whittier, David Cheney, Justin Werth, Kevin Pittelkow
  • Patent number: D664599
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy A. Clark, Amy M. Bacskai, Robert G. Logan, David Cheney
  • Patent number: D664600
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy A. Clark, Amy M. Bacskai, Robert G. Logan, David Cheney
  • Patent number: D693409
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy A. Clark, Robert G. Logan, David Cheney
  • Patent number: D704269
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert G. Logan, Jeremy A. Clark, David Cheney
  • Patent number: D713463
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristin A. Dougherty, David Cheney
  • Patent number: D743489
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Laura Vickers, David Cheney
  • Patent number: D751843
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Jeremy A. Clark, Michael A. Whittier, David Joseph Floersch, David Cheney
  • Patent number: D777475
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy A. Clark, Michael A. Whittier, David Joseph Floersch, David Cheney
  • Patent number: D799598
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Jeremy A. Clark, David Cheney
  • Patent number: D832083
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Inventors: Selina Larsen, David Cheney, Ryan Lake