Patents by Inventor David Friend
David Friend 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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Patent number: 11976836Abstract: A thermostat includes a user interface, a memory, and a processor. The memory is configured to store a profile listing including a plurality of preset profiles. Each of the plurality of preset profiles is associated with a respective temperature regulation unit. The processor is configured to perform a profile selection process when the thermostat is powered on for a first time. To perform the profile selection process, the processor is configured to display a profile selection graphical user interface in response to powering on for the first time where the profile selection graphical user interface facilitates selecting a respective profile from the plurality of preset profiles based on a temperature regulation unit connected to the thermostat, receive a selection of the respective profile based on an input provided to the user interface, and configure the thermostat according to the respective profile to facilitate controlling the temperature regulation unit connected thereto.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2021Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLPInventors: Richard David Friend, Justin C. Pasquale, Joshua J. Yagy
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Publication number: 20240115416Abstract: Disclosed herein are segmented, EVA intravaginal rings that release 17?-estradiol and progesterone with specific pharmacokinetics useful for treating, ameliorating, and preventing symptoms associated with menopause and vulvar and vaginal atrophy.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Bridget Martell, David Friend, Martin Doorbar, Shen Luk
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Patent number: 11903152Abstract: A trim plate for a wall mounting assembly is shown. The trim plate includes a body defined by a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the first end defining a front section and the second end defining a rear section, the body defining a passageway extending from the rear section, through the body, to the front section. The body includes a plurality of mounting holes formed through the body and spaced apart from one another around the passageway. The body further includes a positioning feature formed outward from the passageway and spaced apart from the mounting holes. The positioning feature is defined by rearwardly extending walls partially surrounding an aperture formed through the front section of the body, the rearwardly extending walls defining a pocket formed therebetween, the pocket extending along the rear section beyond the aperture.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2021Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLPInventors: Richard David Friend, Justin C. Pasquale
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Patent number: 11739965Abstract: A control device for a building includes a segment display. The segment display includes a first character comprising at least seven segments, a second character comprising at least nine segments proximate to the first character, and a connecting character comprising at least two segments located between the first and second character. The control device further includes a processing circuit that, in a first operation, illuminates at least one segment of each of the first character, the second character, and the connecting character to form a first letter and, in a second operation, illuminates at least one segment of each of the first character, the second character, and the connecting character to form a second letter.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2020Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLPInventor: Richard David Friend
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Patent number: 11725843Abstract: A method for controlling a heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) system in a building. The method includes receiving environmental data of the HVAC system via a cloud network and generating an application based on the received environmental data of the HVAC system. The method further includes providing the application to a user interface via the cloud network. The application receives control instructions via the user interface and provides control signals to a plurality of HVAC equipment in the building to satisfy the control instructions.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2020Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLPInventors: Richard David Friend, Justin C. Pasquale, Gary Hsieh, Rajavardhan Soma
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Patent number: 11719461Abstract: A control device for a building, the control device includes a single user interface configured to receive a first signal from a first user input and a second signal from a second user input. The control device further includes a processing circuit configured to receive both the first signal and the second signal within a predetermined period of time. The processing circuit is further configured to perform a first action based on the first signal when the first signal is received before the second signal and not perform a second action in response to the second signal and perform the second action based on the second signal when the second signal is received before the first signal and not perform the first action in response to the first signal.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2020Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLPInventors: Richard David Friend, Justin C. Pasquale
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Publication number: 20230173316Abstract: At least one aspect is directed to a removable sprinkler protection device. The removable sprinkler protection device can include a foldable unitary member. The foldable unitary member can include a first portion having a first extension, a second extension, a third extension, or a fourth extension. The foldable unitary member can include a second portion having a fifth extension, a sixth extension, or a seventh extension. The fourth extension can be disposed at least partially between the first portion and the second portion. The seventh extension can include a tab. The first portion or the second portion can include an opening. The foldable unitary member can be made from at least partially of a biodegradable material.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2022Publication date: June 8, 2023Applicant: Tyco Fire Products LPInventors: Richard David Friend, Bharani Kannan, Anthony Baker
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Publication number: 20230133596Abstract: A thermostat includes a user interface, a memory, and a processor. The memory is configured to store a profile listing including a plurality of preset profiles. Each of the plurality of preset profiles is associated with a respective temperature regulation unit. The processor is configured to perform a profile selection process when the thermostat is powered on for a first time. To perform the profile selection process, the processor is configured to display a profile selection graphical user interface in response to powering on for the first time where the profile selection graphical user interface facilitates selecting a respective profile from the plurality of preset profiles based on a temperature regulation unit connected to the thermostat, receive a selection of the respective profile based on an input provided to the user interface, and configure the thermostat according to the respective profile to facilitate controlling the temperature regulation unit connected thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2021Publication date: May 4, 2023Applicant: Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLPInventors: Richard David Friend, Justin C. Pasquale, Joshua J. Yagy
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Publication number: 20230032735Abstract: A control device for a conditioned space includes a first face and a second face. The first face is configured to be mounted on a surface at a height accessible by a user. The second face has a display. A first axis normal to the display is angularly offset by an angular amount from a second axis normal to the surface. The first axis normal to the display is substantially parallel with a line of sight associated with the user at an access distance from the control device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2021Publication date: February 2, 2023Applicant: Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLPInventors: Richard David Friend, Adam Grabowski
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Publication number: 20210275347Abstract: Disclosed herein are intravaginal ring (IVR) devices comprising barriers that may be metal, polymeric or combinations of metal and polymeric. The IVRs are useful for contraception, treating and/or preventing sexually transmitted diseases, and treating and/or preventing bacterial infections. The IVR's are resistant to distortion due to absorption of vaginal fluids. This allows the IVRs to perform better over time as compared to other intravaginal rings made with copolymeric silicone.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2021Publication date: September 9, 2021Inventors: David Friend, Jennifer Kiang, Nicolas Pacelli, Mark Walters
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Publication number: 20210207828Abstract: A control device for a building, the control device includes a single user interface configured to receive a first signal from a first user input and a second signal from a second user input. The control device further includes a processing circuit configured to receive both the first signal and the second signal within a predetermined period of time. The processing circuit is further configured to perform a first action based on the first signal when the first signal is received before the second signal and not perform a second action in response to the second signal and perform the second action based on the second signal when the second signal is received before the first signal and not perform the first action in response to the first signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2020Publication date: July 8, 2021Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Richard David Friend, Justin C. Pasquale
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Publication number: 20210207841Abstract: A trim plate for a wall mounting assembly is shown. The trim plate includes a body defined by a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the first end defining a front section and the second end defining a rear section, the body defining a passageway extending from the rear section, through the body, to the front section. The body includes a plurality of mounting holes formed through the body and spaced apart from one another around the passageway. The body further includes a positioning feature formed outward from the passageway and spaced apart from the mounting holes. The positioning feature is defined by rearwardly extending walls partially surrounding an aperture formed through the front section of the body, the rearwardly extending walls defining a pocket formed therebetween, the pocket extending along the rear section beyond the aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2021Publication date: July 8, 2021Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Richard David Friend, Justin C. Pasquale
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Publication number: 20210164679Abstract: A control device for a building includes a segment display. The segment display includes a first character comprising at least seven segments, a second character comprising at least nine segments proximate to the first character, and a connecting character comprising at least two segments located between the first and second character. The control device further includes a processing circuit that, in a first operation, illuminates at least one segment of each of the first character, the second character, and the connecting character to form a first letter and, in a second operation, illuminates at least one segment of each of the first character, the second character, and the connecting character to form a second letter.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2020Publication date: June 3, 2021Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventor: Richard David Friend
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Publication number: 20210000641Abstract: Disclosed herein are segmented EVA Rings that contain progesterone that can be used to prevent preterm birth in subjects with a shortened cervix or to treat luteal phase deficiency or as luteal phase support.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2020Publication date: January 7, 2021Inventors: Bridget Martell, David Friend, Martin Doorbar, Shen Luk
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Patent number: 9575843Abstract: The management of backup sets based on user feedback techniques include a method, and a system. In some embodiments of these techniques, the method includes receiving an update to a backup set from a first client device. The method further includes analyzing the update made to the backup set. The method further includes updating a default backup set stored in a storage device based on the update to the backup set. This Abstract is provided for the sole purpose of complying with the Abstract requirement rules. This Abstract is submitted with the explicit understanding that it will not be used to interpret or to limit the scope or the meaning of the claims.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2010Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Carbonite, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Peter Brown, Jeffrey C. Flowers, Jessica Ann Mcisaac, David Friend
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Patent number: 9369507Abstract: The present disclosure describes systems and methods for reliable backup of data, by initially providing transcoded, down-sampled, or low resolution versions of media data files for backup when a network has low bandwidth or intermittent connectivity, and subsequently providing the original or high resolution copy to replace the transcoded version, either on a second, faster or more reliable network, or over time on the first network. Accordingly, even with poor network conditions, data may be backed up quickly in a reduced size in case of damage to or loss of the device, providing a “better low resolution than no resolution” safety margin.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Carbonite, Inc.Inventors: David Friend, Lars Mikkelsen, Cory Mintz, James Speth
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Publication number: 20140187239Abstract: The present disclosure describes systems and methods for reliable backup of data, by initially providing transcoded, down-sampled, or low resolution versions of media data files for backup when a network has low bandwidth or intermittent connectivity, and subsequently providing the original or high resolution copy to replace the transcoded version, either on a second, faster or more reliable network, or over time on the first network. Accordingly, even with poor network conditions, data may be backed up quickly in a reduced size in case of damage to or loss of the device, providing a “better low resolution than no resolution” safety margin.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Inventors: DAVID FRIEND, Lars Mikkelsen, Cory Mintz, James Speth
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Patent number: D944660Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2019Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLPInventor: Richard David Friend
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Patent number: D987447Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2022Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLPInventor: Richard David Friend
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Patent number: D1018332Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLPInventors: Sayan Chakraborty, Richard David Friend