Patents by Inventor David McDowell

David McDowell 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: 12102032
    Abstract: A row unit for an agricultural implement has a mounting device with a rail portion for sliding engagement with a seed delivery device to facilitate quick and easy installation and removal of the seed delivery device without the use of tools. A seed meter is mounted to the underside of a cover such that as the cover is opened the seed meter moves with the cover away from the seed delivery device to provide convenient access to both the seed meter and the seed delivery device. A cam and pawl arrangement selectively retains the cover in the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Wilhelmi, Dean Martin, David A. Stauffer, Chris McElvain, Gary Newell, Dalton McDowell
  • Patent number: 11659670
    Abstract: The present application describes apparatuses, systems, and methods for robust, adaptable, and deployable computing devices and radio systems. In one aspect, the present application describes a chassis for housing electronic componentry. The chassis includes a frame with a top plate and a bottom plate, an interface panel located on the chassis frame; a back panel located on the chassis frame opposite the interface panel, and a protective protrusion located at a corner of the chassis frame extending beyond the top plate and the bottom plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: CACI, Inc.—Federal
    Inventor: David McDowell
  • Publication number: 20210378114
    Abstract: The present application describes apparatuses, systems, and methods for robust, adaptable, and deployable computing devices and radio systems. In one aspect, the present application describes a chassis for housing electronic componentry. The chassis includes a frame with a top plate and a bottom plate, an interface panel located on the chassis frame; a back panel located on the chassis frame opposite the interface panel, and a protective protrusion located at a corner of the chassis frame extending beyond the top plate and the bottom plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventor: David McDowell
  • Publication number: 20210146700
    Abstract: There is provided a print apparatus and a media roll for the print apparatus, comprising a media identifier located on an end of a core section of the media roll. A type of media loaded into the print apparatus is determined by sensing the media identifier on the media roll using a non-contact sensor to scan the end of the core section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Carles Flotats Villagrasa, Francesc Ros Cerro, Douglas Knight, Alexander David McDowell, Benjamin Jules Millner, Alan Jacques
  • Patent number: 11006536
    Abstract: The housing relates to apparatus, systems, and methods for robust, adaptable, and deployable computing devices and radio systems. An embodiment can be the housing for a C-sUAS that can be deployed to detect, identify, locate and defeat hostile sUASs and locate the sUAS operators and that can be ruggedized and efficiently deployed for use in various power- and space-constrained mobile platforms and at fixed locations. An embodiment can be housing for a C-sUAS that operates under severe environmental conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: CACI, Inc.—Federal
    Inventor: David McDowell
  • Publication number: 20200367375
    Abstract: The housing relates to apparatus, systems, and methods for robust, adaptable, and deployable computing devices and radio systems. An embodiment can be the housing for a C-sUAS that can be deployed to detect, identify, locate and defeat hostile sUASs and locate the sUAS operators and that can be ruggedized and efficiently deployed for use in various power- and space-constrained mobile platforms and at fixed locations. An embodiment can be housing for a C-sUAS that operates under severe environmental conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventor: David McDowell
  • Patent number: 10653022
    Abstract: The housing relates to apparatus, systems, and methods for robust, adaptable, and deployable computing devices and radio systems. An embodiment can be the housing for a C-sUAS that can be deployed to detect, identify, locate and defeat hostile sUASs and locate the sUAS operators and that can be ruggedized and efficiently deployed for use in various power- and space-constrained mobile platforms and at fixed locations. An embodiment can be housing for a C-sUAS that operates under severe environmental conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: CACI, Inc.-Federal
    Inventor: David McDowell
  • Publication number: 20200084900
    Abstract: The housing relates to apparatus, systems, and methods for robust, adaptable, and deployable computing devices and radio systems. An embodiment can be the housing for a C-sUAS that can be deployed to detect, identify, locate and defeat hostile sUASs and locate the sUAS operators and that can be ruggedized and efficiently deployed for use in various power- and space-constrained mobile platforms and at fixed locations. An embodiment can be housing for a C-sUAS that operates under severe environmental conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventor: David McDowell
  • Publication number: 20170014933
    Abstract: The invention described herein generally pertains to an apparatus for a welding operation having two or more welding tools and a switching device which directs the current to the appropriate welding device for a welding operation. One or more switch devices having two or more settings can be employed to control which device or devices receive current. Moreover, varying remote control techniques can be utilized to control a welding power source or other operatively coupled devices. Powered devices other than welding tools may be used with the switch in embodiments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Edward A. Enyedy, Mark David McDowell
  • Patent number: 9501937
    Abstract: A method of controlling airport traffic is provided. The method includes routing a plurality of aircraft towards a runway and selecting a runway approach vector for each of the plurality of aircraft. First approach legs of each runway approach vector are separated from each other by a distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Jeffery Leon Bruce, Andrew David McDowell
  • Publication number: 20160012734
    Abstract: A method of controlling airport traffic is provided. The method includes routing a plurality of aircraft towards a runway and selecting a runway approach vector for each of the plurality of aircraft. First approach legs of each runway approach vector are separated from each other by a distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Inventors: Jeffery Leon Bruce, Andrew David McDowell
  • Patent number: 9121776
    Abstract: A welding accessory and a system for detecting thermal and/or UV radiation exposure during welding operations are disclosed. The welding accessory may have a surface exposed to thermal and/or UV radiation generated by electric arc welding, a first image visible without exposure to the thermal and/or UV radiation, and a second image formed from either a UV activated dye that is visible only after exposure to UV radiation generated by the electric welding arc or a thermochromic dye that is visible only after exposure to a predetermined level of thermal radiation generated by the welding arc. A system may include either a thermal or UV exposure indicator with a first state and at least a second state, and include either a thermochromic or UV activated dye adapted to provide a reversible or persistent visual indication upon exposure to radiation. The visual indication may include any combination of symbols, logos, images, text, or other decorative or informational designs as desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: Lincoln Global, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce John Chantry, Mark David McDowell
  • Publication number: 20130334188
    Abstract: The invention described herein generally pertains to an apparatus for a welding operation having two or more welding tools and a switching device which directs the current to the appropriate welding device for a welding operation. One or more switch devices having two or more settings can be employed to control which device or devices receive current. Moreover, varying remote control techniques can be utilized to control a welding power source or other operatively coupled devices. Powered devices other than welding tools may be used with the switch in embodiments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC.
    Inventors: EDWARD A. ENYEDY, MARK DAVID MCDOWELL
  • Patent number: 8284385
    Abstract: A welding accessory and a system for detecting UV radiation exposure during welding operations are disclosed. The welding accessory may have a surface exposed to UV radiation generated by electric arc welding, a first image visible without exposure to the UV radiation, and a second image formed from UV activated dye that is visible only after exposure to UV radiation generated by the electric welding arc. A system may include a UV exposure indicator with a first state and at least a second state, and include UV activated dye adapted to provide a reversible or persistent visual indication upon exposure to UV radiation. The visual indication may include any combination of symbols, logos, images, text, or other decorative or informational designs as desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Lincoln Global, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce John Chantry, Mark David McDowell
  • Publication number: 20110116076
    Abstract: A welding accessory and a system for detecting UV radiation exposure during welding operations are disclosed. The welding accessory may have a surface exposed to UV radiation generated by electric arc welding, a first image visible without exposure to the UV radiation, and a second image formed from UV activated dye that is visible only after exposure to UV radiation generated by the electric welding arc. A system may include a UV exposure indicator with a first state and at least a second state, and include UV activated dye adapted to provide a reversible or persistent visual indication upon exposure to UV radiation. The visual indication may include any combination of symbols, logos, images, text, or other decorative or informational designs as desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC.
    Inventors: Bruce John Chantry, Mark David McDowell
  • Publication number: 20080072395
    Abstract: A portable extraction surface cleaner has a base housing, an upright handle pivotally mounted to the base housing, a liquid dispensing system including a cleaning fluid supply tank for holding a supply of cleaning liquid and removably mounted in a well in the base housing, a liquid recovery system that includes a recovery tank, a suction nozzle, a working air conduit extending between the recovery chamber and the suction nozzle and a vacuum source to draw soiled liquid from the suction nozzle into the recovery tank. The vacuum source is mounted in an enclosed chamber juxtaposed to the well. A detergent supply tank is removably mounted in a second well in the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Applicant: BISSELL HOMECARE, INC.
    Inventor: David McDowell
  • Publication number: 20070266683
    Abstract: A cyclone separator assembly comprises a cyclone separator that removes large particles of dirt from a working airstream as it flows through the cyclone separator, and the separated large particles of dirt are deposited into a dirt cup. The cyclone separator assembly further includes a fine particle separation member comprising a plurality of apertures for separating fine particles of dirt from air in the cyclone separator or the dirt cup. The fine particle separation member can be formed in a wall of the cyclone separator, a sidewall of the dirt cup, or in the outlet of the cyclone separator assembly. The cyclone separator assembly can further include a guide plate for creating a direction change in the path of the working airstream to aid in the separation of fine particles of dirt from air passing through the outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2007
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Applicant: BISSELL HOMECARE, INC.
    Inventor: David McDowell
  • Publication number: 20070069074
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention is a canopy system, and in particular a canopy system to be deployed about and above a building site or the like, in order to provided weather proofing thereto. The canopy system includes a base of telescopic supports and a canopy support by and above the supports. The canopy is remotely extendable and retractable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2006
    Publication date: March 29, 2007
    Inventor: David McDowell
  • Publication number: 20060183522
    Abstract: A system and methods are provided in which a certain level of the chance aspect of a game or other application is removed and a certain level of a skill aspect is added. This may be accomplished by using an indicator to establish a predetermined number of move numbers for one or more players in the game. For example, the indicator may be used to determine a first group of move numbers for a first player and a second group of move numbers for a second player. The players use the pre-established move numbers to advance according to the rules of the game. Depending on the particular embodiment, the move numbers within a group may be sequenced or non-sequenced. Move numbers may be replaced at each player's turn or when all or a subset of the move numbers of a group are used. Move numbers may be established by any type of indicator such as dice, dominos, or a random number generator. In some embodiments, move numbers may be traded in.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2006
    Publication date: August 17, 2006
    Inventors: Fergus Leen, Sam Lawrence, David McNally, Clive Hetherington, David McDowell, Kevin O'Neal
  • Publication number: 20060116198
    Abstract: In a particular embodiment of the present invention, a system for establishing a wager associated with a game comprises a processor that receives information about a wager offer, wherein the wager offer is associated with an online game. The processor also receives information about a wager acceptance. The wager offer and the wager acceptance combine to form a wager, wherein the wager is associated with at least one wager parameter. The system further comprises a memory communicatively coupled to the processor and that stores information associated with the at least one wager parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2006
    Publication date: June 1, 2006
    Inventors: Fergus Leen, Sam Lawrence, David McNally, Clive Hetherington, David McDowell, Kevin O'Neal