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).
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Publication number: 20220391758Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Inventors: Jonathan HUANG, Miquel ESPI MARQUES, Carlos M. AVENDANO, Kevin M. DURAND, David FINDLAY, Vasudha KOWTHA, Daniel C. KLINGLER, Yichi ZHANG
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Patent number: 11126148Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 7, 2017Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: CIMA PLUS INC.Inventor: David Findlay
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Patent number: 11034077Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 8, 2016Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: DEVLINKS, LTD.Inventors: Robert Devlin, Scott Jackson, David Findlay, Adin Kay Goings
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Publication number: 20190258210Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2017Publication date: August 22, 2019Inventor: David Findlay
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Patent number: 10259404Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 10, 2015Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: Compliance Innovations, LLCInventors: William David Findlay, Brian Mayer Bannister, Richard Raymond Butcher, Charles Edward Greene
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Publication number: 20170129159Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Robert Devlin, Scott Jackson, David Findlay, Adin Kay Goings
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Publication number: 20160039364Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2015Publication date: February 11, 2016Applicant: Powercast CorporationInventors: William David FINDLAY, Brian Mayer BANNISTER, Richard Raymond BUTCHER, Charles Edward GREENE
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Patent number: 8937396Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 12, 2011Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: Albatern LimitedInventor: David Findlay
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Patent number: 8924531Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 3, 2012Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Roke Manor Research LimitedInventors: Neil Duxbury, David Findlay
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Publication number: 20140183868Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2011Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: ALBATERN LIMITEDInventor: David Findlay
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Publication number: 20140136538Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2014Publication date: May 15, 2014Inventors: Neil Duxbury, David Findlay
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Patent number: 8418803Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 2, 2011Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Smith & Wesson CorporationInventor: David Findlay
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Publication number: 20120254388Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: Roke Manor Research LimitedInventors: Neil Duxbury, David Findlay
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Publication number: 20120228052Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2011Publication date: September 13, 2012Applicant: SMITH & WESSON CORP.Inventor: DAVID FINDLAY
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Publication number: 20120055058Abstract: A firearm having a stock and barrel attached to a receiver. Located within the receiver is an enhanced service life bolt. The enhanced service life bolt has a plurality of lugs. At least one lug has a reduced height that is shorter than the height of the other lugs. The enhanced service life bolt defines an extractor slot and the at least one reduced height lug is located adjacent to the extractor slot. The at least one reduced height lug is approximately twenty percent (20%) shorter than the other lugs. The enhanced service life bolt is constructed from a maraging stainless steel, such as 158 Carpenter Stainless Steel.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2011Publication date: March 8, 2012Applicant: SMITH & WESSON CORP.Inventors: RICHARD PICARD, DAVID FINDLAY
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Publication number: 20110173859Abstract: A removable trigger guard for a rifle. The removable trigger guard includes a first arm that is disposed between a magazine and a grip of the firearm, a body portion disposed along an upper portion of the grip, and a second arm portion that is disposed along a lower surface of the rifle and between the grip and the magazine. The first arm includes a ball bearing and a detent pin that engage a yoke of the magazine. The body portion includes another ball bearing that snap fits into engagement with a yoke formed in the magazine. The second arm includes an opening that receives a trigger that protrudes from the lower surface. The removable trigger guard can be installed by hand without tools and can be removed with the use of the tip of an ammunition cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2010Publication date: July 21, 2011Applicant: SMITH & WESSON CORP.Inventor: DAVID FINDLAY
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Patent number: 7956723Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 14, 2010Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: OneStop Media GroupInventors: Michael Girgis, Ian Robert Gadsby, Jake Neiman, Dmitri Melamed, Daniel Joseph Fraser, Jeffrey David Findlay, Stephane Y. Gagnon, Andrew James Kilpatrick
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Publication number: 20100199302Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2010Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: ONESTOP MEDIA GROUPInventors: Michael GIRGIS, Ian Robert GADSBY, Jake NEIMAN, Dmitri MELAMED, Daniel Joseph FRASER, Jeffrey David FINDLAY, Stephane Yvan GAGNON, Andrew James KILPATRICK
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Patent number: 7728712Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 3, 2006Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: OneStop Media GroupInventors: Michael Girgis, Ian Robert Gadsby, Jake Neiman, Dmitri Melamed, Daniel Joseph Fraser, Jeffrey David Findlay, Stephane Yvan Gagnon, Andrew Kilpatrick
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Patent number: 7551088Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 12, 2007Date of Patent: June 23, 2009Inventors: W. David Findlay, Brian Bannister