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).

  • Patent number: 11976836
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLP
    Inventors: Richard David Friend, Justin C. Pasquale, Joshua J. Yagy
  • Publication number: 20240115416
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Bridget Martell, David Friend, Martin Doorbar, Shen Luk
  • Patent number: 11903152
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLP
    Inventors: Richard David Friend, Justin C. Pasquale
  • Patent number: 11739965
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLP
    Inventor: Richard David Friend
  • Patent number: 11725843
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLP
    Inventors: Richard David Friend, Justin C. Pasquale, Gary Hsieh, Rajavardhan Soma
  • Patent number: 11719461
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLP
    Inventors: Richard David Friend, Justin C. Pasquale
  • Publication number: 20230173316
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2022
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Applicant: Tyco Fire Products LP
    Inventors: Richard David Friend, Bharani Kannan, Anthony Baker
  • Publication number: 20230133596
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2021
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLP
    Inventors: Richard David Friend, Justin C. Pasquale, Joshua J. Yagy
  • Publication number: 20230032735
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2021
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLP
    Inventors: Richard David Friend, Adam Grabowski
  • Publication number: 20210275347
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Inventors: David Friend, Jennifer Kiang, Nicolas Pacelli, Mark Walters
  • Publication number: 20210207828
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2020
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Richard David Friend, Justin C. Pasquale
  • Publication number: 20210207841
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Richard David Friend, Justin C. Pasquale
  • Publication number: 20210164679
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2020
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventor: Richard David Friend
  • Publication number: 20210000641
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Inventors: Bridget Martell, David Friend, Martin Doorbar, Shen Luk
  • Patent number: 9575843
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Carbonite, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Peter Brown, Jeffrey C. Flowers, Jessica Ann Mcisaac, David Friend
  • Patent number: 9369507
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Carbonite, Inc.
    Inventors: David Friend, Lars Mikkelsen, Cory Mintz, James Speth
  • Publication number: 20140187239
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Inventors: DAVID FRIEND, Lars Mikkelsen, Cory Mintz, James Speth
  • Patent number: D944660
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLP
    Inventor: Richard David Friend
  • Patent number: D987447
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLP
    Inventor: Richard David Friend
  • Patent number: D1018332
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLP
    Inventors: Sayan Chakraborty, Richard David Friend