Patents by Inventor David Findlay

David Findlay 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: 12182674
    Abstract: The subject disclosure provides systems and methods for providing locally trained models for detecting individual sounds using electronic devices. Local detection of individual sounds with a detection model at an electronic device can be provided by obtaining training samples for the detection model with the electronic device, and generating additional negative and positive training samples based on the obtained training samples. A two-stage detection process may be provided, in which a trigger model at a device compares an audio input to a reference sound to trigger a detection model at the device. The detection of individual sounds with a detection model at an electronic device can also leverage audio capture capabilities of multiple devices in an acoustic scene to capture multiple concurrent training samples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Huang, Miquel Espi Marques, Carlos M. Avendano, Kevin M. Durand, David Findlay, Vasudha Kowtha, Daniel C. Klingler, Yichi Zhang
  • Publication number: 20240400288
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for a container having a base that includes an outer wall, an insulation layer, and an inner wall. The container further includes a movable lid connected to the base, and a plurality of spigots are coupled to a front wall of the base at a second end thereof. The second end is opposite the first end, the front wall is opposite a rear wall, and the front wall is connected to the rear wall by a pair of side walls. A plurality of flow channels are formed in the inner wall of the base, and the plurality of spigots are fluidly coupled to the plurality of flow channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2023
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Inventors: Steve Whitworth, David Findlay, Ryan Wills
  • Publication number: 20240383665
    Abstract: A container having a base that includes an outer wall, an internal insulation layer, and an inner wall. The container further including a movable lid connected to the base, a handle connected to the base, and a first wheel and a second wheel that are connected by an axle extending through the base. The container further includes a suspension system that is connected to the outer wall and includes at least one ball bearing in association with the first wheel and the second wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2023
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Inventors: Steve Whitworth, David Findlay
  • Patent number: 11126148
    Abstract: A migration tool, and the use thereof, for replicating and/or migrating at least one signal, associated with at least one field device, from a pre-existing control system to an external system or new control system, comprising: at least one analog sub-assembly, capable of relaying said at least one signal wherein said at least one signal is an analog signal; at least one discrete sub-assembly capable of relaying said at least one signal wherein said at least one signal is a discrete signal; a first selector for switching said at least one signal between (i) an analog mode where said at least one signal is directed to said at least one analog sub-assembly, and (ii) a discrete mode where said at least one signal is directed to said at least one discrete sub-assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: CIMA PLUS INC.
    Inventor: David Findlay
  • Patent number: 11034077
    Abstract: A thermoforming mold trimming system, apparatus, and method of use are disclosed. The thermoforming mold trimming apparatus includes a robot support structure with at least one robot secured to the robot support structure. The apparatus also includes a contact probe removably secured to the robot, the contact probe being configured to generate a trim path for a thermoformed molded part. The robot is programmed to follow the trim path generated by the contact probe. The robot then uses a blade to trim excess material of a finished molded part within the housing by following the trim path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: DEVLINKS, LTD.
    Inventors: Robert Devlin, Scott Jackson, David Findlay, Adin Kay Goings
  • Publication number: 20190258210
    Abstract: A migration tool, and the use thereof, for replicating and/or migrating at least one signal, associated with at least one field device, from a pre-existing control system to an external system or new control system, comprising: at least one analog sub-assembly, capable of relaying said at least one signal wherein said at least one signal is an analog signal; at least one discrete sub-assembly capable of relaying said at least one signal wherein said at least one signal is a discrete signal; a first selector for switching said at least one signal between (i) an analog mode where said at least one signal is directed to said at least one analog sub-assembly, and (ii) a discrete mode where said at least one signal is directed to said at least one discrete sub-assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventor: David Findlay
  • Patent number: 10259404
    Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods related to electronic vehicle plates are described herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a display plate and an electronic display. The display plate is configured to be disposed between a license plate and an exterior of a vehicle when the license plate is mounted to the exterior of the vehicle. The electronic display is coupled to the display plate such that at least a portion of the electronic display is visible through an aperture in the license plate when the license plate is mounted to the exterior of the vehicle. The electronic display is configured to display a status indicator of the vehicle through the aperture in the license plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Compliance Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: William David Findlay, Brian Mayer Bannister, Richard Raymond Butcher, Charles Edward Greene
  • Publication number: 20170129159
    Abstract: A thermoforming mold trimming system, apparatus, and method of use are disclosed. The thermoforming mold trimming apparatus includes a robot support structure with at least one robot secured to the robot support structure. The apparatus also includes a contact probe removably secured to the robot, the contact probe being configured to generate a trim path for a thermoformed molded part. The robot is programmed to follow the trim path generated by the contact probe. The robot then uses a blade to trim excess material of a finished molded part within the housing by following the trim path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Robert Devlin, Scott Jackson, David Findlay, Adin Kay Goings
  • Patent number: 8937396
    Abstract: The present invention provides a power conversion mechanism incorporated as part of a wave energy converter device which utilizes the kinetic energy of an incident wave field experienced through the relative motion of a body or any other similar means connected to a reactive structure resulting in the localization of mechanical forces towards a central nodal point for subsequent exploitation via conversion to a useful form. It comprises a mechanical coupling connectable between a reactive body and a wave actuated body with a first body connectable to the reactive body and a second body connectable to the wave actuated body, the first body and the second body being rotatably coupled together about an axis of rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Albatern Limited
    Inventor: David Findlay
  • Patent number: 8924531
    Abstract: A method of grouping communication sessions, the method comprising: selecting a plurality of communications sessions from a data stream; determining which data structures, of said communication sessions, occur more frequently than chance; and sorting the communication sessions into groups, wherein communication sessions which have similar data structures, determined to occur more frequently than chance, are sorted into the same group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Roke Manor Research Limited
    Inventors: Neil Duxbury, David Findlay
  • Publication number: 20140183868
    Abstract: The present invention provides a power conversion mechanism incorporated as part of a wave energy converter device which utilises the kinetic energy of an incident wave field experienced through the relative motion of a body or any other similar means connected to a reactive structure resulting in the localisation of mechanical forces towards a central nodal point for subsequent exploitation via conversion to a useful form. It comprises a mechanical coupling connectable between a reactive body and a wave actuated body with a first body connectable to the reactive body and a second body connectable to the wave actuated body, the first body and the second body being rotatably coupled together about an axis of rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: ALBATERN LIMITED
    Inventor: David Findlay
  • Publication number: 20140136538
    Abstract: A method of grouping communication sessions, the method comprising: selecting a plurality of communications sessions from a data stream; determining which data structures, of said communication sessions, occur more frequently than chance; and sorting the communication sessions into groups, wherein communication sessions which have similar data structures, determined to occur more frequently than chance, are sorted into the same group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Inventors: Neil Duxbury, David Findlay
  • Patent number: 8418803
    Abstract: A muzzle device for use on a firearm to reduce noise signature and muzzle flash includes a cylindrical housing. The cylindrical housing defines a first chamber and a second chamber with a longitudinal axis extending therethrough. The first chamber has at least one port that extends outward therefrom. The second chamber has at least one slot that extends outward therefrom. The at least one port forms an acute angle with the longitudinal axis that extends forward toward the slot. The angle formed by the at least one port and the longitudinal axis being about 50 degrees. The cylindrical housing defines an outer annular groove being in communication with the at least one port. The at least one port is in communication with an aft surface of the annular groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Smith & Wesson Corporation
    Inventor: David Findlay
  • Publication number: 20120254388
    Abstract: A method of grouping communication sessions, the method comprising: selecting a plurality of communications sessions from a data stream; determining which data structures, of said communication sessions, occur more frequently than chance; and sorting the communication sessions into groups, wherein communication sessions which have similar data structures, determined to occur more frequently than chance, are sorted into the same group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: Roke Manor Research Limited
    Inventors: Neil Duxbury, David Findlay
  • Patent number: 7956723
    Abstract: A digital communication system is disclosed, that allows a display of override content to interrupt a display of ongoing content on one or more display units. Ongoing content, such as advertisements, news, entertainment, or other relevant information, is provided on the display units until an urgent or security-related alert is required, and display of override content becomes necessary. Override content can include information relevant to the security of a passenger or passer-by viewing the display. Override content can relate to security threats such as accidents, major delays, fire, missing children, terrorist activity, or other content deemed adequately pertinent to warrant interrupting the display of ongoing content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: OneStop Media Group
    Inventors: Michael Girgis, Ian Robert Gadsby, Jake Neiman, Dmitri Melamed, Daniel Joseph Fraser, Jeffrey David Findlay, Stephane Y. Gagnon, Andrew James Kilpatrick
  • Patent number: 7728712
    Abstract: A digital communication system is disclosed, that allows a display of override content to interrupt a display of ongoing content on one or more display units. Ongoing content, such as advertisements, news, entertainment, or other relevant information, is provided on the display units until an urgent or security-related alert is required, and display of override content becomes necessary. Override content can include information relevant to the security of a passenger or passer-by viewing the display. Override content can relate to security threats such as accidents, major delays, fire, missing children, terrorist activity, or other content deemed adequately pertinent to warrant interrupting the display of ongoing content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: OneStop Media Group
    Inventors: Michael Girgis, Ian Robert Gadsby, Jake Neiman, Dmitri Melamed, Daniel Joseph Fraser, Jeffrey David Findlay, Stephane Yvan Gagnon, Andrew Kilpatrick
  • Patent number: 7551088
    Abstract: The present invention consists of an electronic vehicle tag (EVT), which is preferably 12×6 inches. It consists of an encasement mountable by 4 screws to a motor vehicle. The front face is comprised of an electronic paper display technology, which requires no power consumption to maintain its image. The electronic paper display will hold a high resolution full color graphic design relating to the vehicle tag selected and tag information depending on the state of issuances requirements. The display is reflective and can be easily read in sunlight or dimly lit environments and at virtually any angle. The plate has an electronic paper technology for display, wireless communication transmitter/receiver, logic board for electronic paper manipulation, high impact encasement, and a battery pack. The battery pack is used to change the display when required. The electronic vehicle tag is independent of the vehicle in which it is attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Inventors: W. David Findlay, Brian Bannister
  • Publication number: 20080252457
    Abstract: The present invention consists of an electronic vehicle tag (EVT), which is preferably 12×6 inches. It consists of an encasement mountable by 4 screws to a motor vehicle. The front face is comprised of an electronic paper display technology, which requires no power consumption to maintain its image. The electronic paper display will hold a high resolution full color graphic design relating to the vehicle tag selected and tag information depending on the state of issuances requirements. The display is reflective and can be easily read in sunlight or dimly lit environments and at virtually any angle. The plate has an electronic paper technology for display, wireless communication transmitter/receiver, logic board for electronic paper manipulation, high impact encasement, and a battery pack. The battery pack is used to change the display when required. The electronic vehicle tag is independent of the vehicle in which it is attached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2007
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventors: W. David Findlay, Brian Bannister
  • Patent number: 6647890
    Abstract: A self-contained round of ammunition has a cartridge casing including a tubular body defining a cylindrical rifled bore and a base threadably attached to the casing body and forming a closure for a breech end of the rifled bore. A sabot which carries a ring airfoil projectile is constrained for limited axial movement within and relative to the bore from a loaded position adjacent the base to a fired position wherein an annular arresting lip integrally formed at the muzzle end of the cartridge body engages an annular abutment surface on the sabot. The lip defines a cylindrical muzzle opening having a diameter smaller than the diameter of the bore and larger than the major diameter of the projectile which may pass freely there through. The sabot in its loaded position cooperates with the base to form a pressure chamber therebetween for receiving gasses of explosion generated by a powder charge contained within the base and in communication with a primer mounted in the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Guilford Engineering Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: David Findlay
  • Publication number: 20030097952
    Abstract: A self-contained round of ammunition has a cartridge casing including a tubular body defining a cylindrical rifled bore and a base threadably attached to the casing body and forming a closure for a breech end of the rifled bore. A sabot which carries a ring airfoil projectile is constrained for limited axial movement within and relative to the bore from a loaded position adjacent the base to a fired position wherein an annular arresting lip integrally formed at the muzzle end of the cartridge body engages an annular abutment surface on the sabot. The lip defines a cylindrical muzzle opening having a diameter smaller than the diameter of the bore and larger than the major diameter of the projectile which may pass freely there through. The sabot in its loaded position cooperates with the base to form a pressure chamber therebetween for receiving gasses of explosion generated by a powder charge contained within the base and in communication with a primer mounted in the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2001
    Publication date: May 29, 2003
    Inventor: David Findlay