Patents by Inventor David Hunter
David Hunter 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: 8925344Abstract: A fitting assembly is provided that includes a bracket comprising at least one fitting having a first opening and a second opening, in which the second opening includes at least one ledge on an inner sidewall of the fitting and the first opening is interconnected with a first tube, in which the bracket, the fittings and the first tube are a unitary structure. A seal assembly is present in the second opening of the at least one fitting of the bracket, and a second tube in engaged to the seal assembly. The seal assembly includes a frictional bore surface and at least one gasket, which are in contact with the second tube.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2010Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Alan Joseph Mitchell, Christopher David Hunter
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Publication number: 20140089008Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device for capturing data relating to a person. The device includes a memory for storing instructions for executing a program and a processing system configured to execute the instructions. When the processing system executes the instructions the processing system is configured to record consent from a person to capture and/or transmit the data. In the event that consent has been recorded, the processor enables the data to be captured and/or transmitted. Also disclosed in a device that receives a first indication that the person has given their consent, the first indication being received in the form of biometric data; and receives a second indication that the person has given their consent. The device records both the first indication and the second indication of the consent. Also disclosed is a method controlling access to a digital image of a subject, a servicing system for handling data, and processor-executable instructions for configuring a device in accordance with the disclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: PicSafe IP Holdings Pty LtdInventors: Theodore Clyde Carner, David Hunter-Smith, Raef Samuel Akehurst, Christopher Howard Gillard
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Publication number: 20130272292Abstract: A network device may include a processor executing higher layer processes including layers of a protocol stack higher than a media access layer, a first physical interface (PHY) and a second PHY coupled respectively to first and second communications media. A media access controller (MAC) may execute the media access layer of the protocol stack. An association table may list a plurality of known destination MAC addresses, an association between each known destination MAC address and one of the first and second PHYs, and at least one association between pairs of known MAC addresses that are collocated, each pair of known MAC addresses including a MAC address associated with the first PHY and a MAC address associated with the second PHY. Media selection logic may select one of the first and second PHYs for communication with a device designated by a target MAC address provided by the higher layer processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Inventor: David Hunter
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Patent number: 8488627Abstract: A network device may include a processor executing higher layer processes including layers of a protocol stack higher than a media access layer, a first physical interface (PHY) coupled to a first communications medium, a second PHY coupled to a second communications medium, and a media access controller (MAC) to execute the media access layer of the protocol stack, the MAC coupled to the higher layer processes, the first PHY, and the second PHY. Media selection logic may select one of the first PHY and the second PHY for communication with a target device designated by a target MAC address provided by the higher layer processes.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2011Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: WireFi Networks, Inc.Inventor: David Hunter
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Patent number: 8414409Abstract: A method of determining a reference lie angle for at least one iron-type golf club custom-fit for a player, according to one or more aspects of the present invention, comprises providing a first hitting surface and a second hitting surface, the first hitting surface being different from the second hitting surface; providing a test club comprising a data acquisition device; directing the player to swing the test club relative to the first hitting surface, whereby initial information is collected by the data acquisition device; determining whether the initial information collected by the data acquisition device satisfies a pre-set condition; if the condition is satisfied, directing the player to swing the test club relative to the second hitting surface, whereby supplemental information is collected by the data acquisition device; and evaluating the supplemental information collected by the data acquisition device to determine the reference lie angle.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2012Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: SRI Sports LimitedInventors: Dustin J. Brekke, David Hunter, Ruben Padilla
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Publication number: 20130030552Abstract: An apparatus comprises a front projection system operatively mounted as part of an appliance and configured to optically project a virtual user interface; an optics system operatively mounted as part of the appliance and configured to direct the virtual user interface optically projected by the front projection system onto a given surface; a user input system operatively mounted as part of the appliance and configured to receive one or more input selections made by a user in correspondence with one or more features that are part of the virtual user interface optically projected by the front projection system on the given surface via the optics system; and a controller operatively coupled to the front projection system and the user input system, and configured to control operation of one or more components of the appliance in response to the one or more input selections made by the user in correspondence with the one or more features that are part of the virtual user interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2011Publication date: January 31, 2013Inventors: Bryan James Beckley, Daniel Vincent Brosnan, Brian Michael Schork, Steven David Paul, Richard DeVos, Christopher David Hunter, John P. Ouseph, Geoffrey Lee Ranard
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Publication number: 20120214607Abstract: A method of determining a reference lie angle for at least one iron-type golf club custom-fit for a player, according to one or more aspects of the present invention, comprises providing a first hitting surface and a second hitting surface, the first hitting surface being different from the second hitting surface; providing a test club comprising a data acquisition device; directing the player to swing the test club relative to the first hitting surface, whereby initial information is collected by the data acquisition device; determining whether the initial information collected by the data acquisition device satisfies a pre-set condition; if the condition is satisfied, directing the player to swing the test club relative to the second hitting surface, whereby supplemental information is collected by the data acquisition device; and evaluating the supplemental information collected by the data acquisition device to determine the reference lie angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2012Publication date: August 23, 2012Applicant: SRI SPORTS LIMITEDInventors: Dustin J. BREKKE, David Hunter, Ruben Padilla
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Patent number: 8187122Abstract: A method of determining a reference lie angle for at least one iron-type golf club custom-fit for a player, according to one or more aspects of the present invention, comprises providing a first hitting surface and a second hitting surface, the first hitting surface being different from the second hitting surface; providing a test club comprising a data acquisition device; directing the player to swing the test club relative to the first hitting surface, whereby initial information is collected by the data acquisition device; determining whether the initial information collected by the data acquisition device satisfies a pre-set condition; if the condition is satisfied, directing the player to swing the test club relative to the second hitting surface, whereby supplemental information is collected by the data acquisition device; and evaluating the supplemental information collected by the data acquisition device to determine the reference lie angle.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2010Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: SRI Sports LimitedInventors: Dustin J. Brekke, David Hunter, Ruben Padilla
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Patent number: 8134133Abstract: A method for authenticating an estimated age of an archaeological artifact is described. The method generally includes irradiating the artifact with laser light, measuring a fluorescence spectrum emitted from the artifact and determining whether the artifact's actual age is consistent with the estimated age based on the measured fluorescence.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2009Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Inventor: David Hunter Walley
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Publication number: 20120055190Abstract: A fitting assembly is provided that includes a bracket comprising at least one fitting having a first opening and a second opening, in which the second opening includes at least one ledge on an inner sidewall of the fitting and the first opening is interconnected with a first tube, in which the bracket, the fittings and the first tube are a unitary structure. A seal assembly is present in the second opening of the at least one fitting of the bracket, and a second tube in engaged to the seal assembly. The seal assembly includes a frictional bore surface and at least one gasket, which are in contact with the second tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2010Publication date: March 8, 2012Inventors: Alan Joseph MITCHELL, Christopher David Hunter
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Publication number: 20120043918Abstract: A dispensing motor apparatus includes a motor assembly for driving a dispenser, the motor assembly having a motor. The dispenser is driven by the motor. One or more relays having electrical contacts can be integrated with the motor assembly. The motor changes its direction of rotation when its polarity is switched by relay(s). Additionally, a controller can communicate with the relay(s) and the motor assembly, such that the controller permits the relay(s) to switch the position of the contacts of the relay(s) before power is turned on with respect to the motor through the electrical contacts and switch the position of the electrical contacts of the relay(s) to a default state after the power is removed from the motor through the electrical contacts. The relay(s) is subject to mechanical cycling without the contacts of relay(s) being required to perform a current switching duty.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2010Publication date: February 23, 2012Inventors: Arun Madhav TALEGAONKAR, Joseph Thomas Waugh, Eric Paez, Christopher David Hunter
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Publication number: 20120031138Abstract: A water supply apparatus arranged in a door of a refrigerator, for conveying water to an icemaker of the refrigerator. The apparatus has a water tube for delivering water from a water source, a support block attached to an inner surface of the door, a fill tube assembled to the support block and in fluid communication with the water tube, and a gasket disposed between the support block and the door for sealing an insulator in the door. The gasket has a hole through which the fill tube extends to convey the water from the water tube to the icemaker.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2010Publication date: February 9, 2012Inventor: Christopher David Hunter
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Publication number: 20110292921Abstract: A network device may include a processor executing higher layer processes including layers of a protocol stack higher than a media access layer, a first physical interface (PHY) coupled to a first communications medium, a second PHY coupled to a second communications medium, and a media access controller (MAC) to execute the media access layer of the protocol stack, the MAC coupled to the higher layer processes, the first PHY, and the second PHY. Media selection logic may select one of the first PHY and the second PHY for communication with a target device designated by a target MAC address provided by the higher layer processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2011Publication date: December 1, 2011Applicant: WireFi NetworksInventor: David Hunter
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Publication number: 20110111873Abstract: A method of determining a reference lie angle for at least one iron-type golf club custom-fit for a player, according to one or more aspects of the present invention, comprises providing a first hitting surface and a second hitting surface, the first hitting surface being different from the second hitting surface; providing a test club comprising a data acquisition device; directing the player to swing the test club relative to the first hitting surface, whereby initial information is collected by the data acquisition device; determining whether the initial information collected by the data acquisition device satisfies a pre-set condition; if the condition is satisfied, directing the player to swing the test club relative to the second hitting surface, whereby supplemental information is collected by the data acquisition device; and evaluating the supplemental information collected by the data acquisition device to determine the reference lie angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2010Publication date: May 12, 2011Applicant: SRI SPORTS LIMITEDInventors: Dustin J. BREKKE, David HUNTER, Ruben PADILLA
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Patent number: 7625350Abstract: A patellofemoral brace consisting of a sleeve adapted to be worn by a user in the knee area and having a patella interior opening is provided with a glide which is adjustably carried by the sleeve and which includes a patella engaging brace pad which may be silicon filled and which is generally U-shaped having one longer leg and one shorter leg. The brace is used to influence proper positioning of the patella by the generation of a force applied to the superolateral aspect of the patella to correct misalignment of the patella.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2006Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Inventors: David Hunter, Glenn Colaco
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Patent number: 7583273Abstract: A method for transforming spatial data includes displaying a first graphical representation that represents spatial data formatted in a first coordinate system and displaying a second graphical representation that represents spatial data formatted in a second coordinate system. The data represented by the first graphical representation is transformed into the second coordinate system in response to the first graphical representation being dragged and dropped onto the second graphical representation. In another aspect, a computer-readable medium contains instructions for controlling a computer system to perform a method of transforming spatial data.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2005Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Assignee: Avenza Systems, Inc.Inventors: Edward Florence, David Hunter, Andrew Patterson
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Patent number: 7578653Abstract: A turbine stage includes a stator nozzle having a row of vanes mounted between inner and outer bands. The inner band terminates in an ovate ledge converging aft from the vanes with radially outer and inner convex surfaces joined at a convex apex. The ovate ledge reduces aerodynamic losses at the rotary seal with a row of following turbine rotor blades.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2006Date of Patent: August 25, 2009Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Kevin Samuel Klasing, Ching-Pang Lee, Scott David Hunter
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Publication number: 20090171711Abstract: Method and system of managing transactions. The transactions may be executed over different networks, such as but not limited to networks associated with different cable television service providers. The transactions may be monitored so that product purchases may be facilitated without requiring product vendors to support electronic communications with each of the networks. The transactions may also be monitored to tabulate metrics and other measurables reported from the different networks in such a manner that the vendors can receive a report without having to understand the reporting and tabulating means used by the different networks to measure the same metrics.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2007Publication date: July 2, 2009Inventors: Frank Sandoval, David Hooley, David Hunter, Allen Gordon, Clarke Stevens
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Publication number: 20080145208Abstract: A turbine stage includes a stator nozzle cooperating with a row of turbine blades. The nozzle includes a row of vanes mounted between inner and outer bands, with the inner band adjoining the blades at inner platforms thereof at a rotary seal. The inner band includes a stator bullnose at the trailing edge thereof cooperating with the rotary seal for reducing aerodynamic losses thereat.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2006Publication date: June 19, 2008Inventors: Kevin Samuel Klasing, Ching-Pang Lee, Scott David Hunter
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Publication number: 20080145216Abstract: A turbine stage includes a stator nozzle having a row of vanes mounted between inner and outer bands. The inner band terminates in an ovate ledge converging aft from the vanes with radially outer and inner convex surfaces joined at a convex apex. The ovate ledge reduces aerodynamic losses at the rotary seal with a row of following turbine rotor blades.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2006Publication date: June 19, 2008Inventors: Kevin Samuel Klasing, Ching-Pang Lee, Scott David Hunter