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).
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Patent number: 12102032Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 8, 2021Date of Patent: October 1, 2024Assignee: Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Wilhelmi, Dean Martin, David A. Stauffer, Chris McElvain, Gary Newell, Dalton McDowell
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Patent number: 11659670Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 30, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: CACI, Inc.—FederalInventor: David McDowell
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Publication number: 20210378114Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventor: David McDowell
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Publication number: 20210146700Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2018Publication date: May 20, 2021Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.Inventors: Carles Flotats Villagrasa, Francesc Ros Cerro, Douglas Knight, Alexander David McDowell, Benjamin Jules Millner, Alan Jacques
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Patent number: 11006536Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 31, 2020Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: CACI, Inc.—FederalInventor: David McDowell
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Publication number: 20200367375Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventor: David McDowell
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Patent number: 10653022Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 10, 2019Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: CACI, Inc.-FederalInventor: David McDowell
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Publication number: 20200084900Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2019Publication date: March 12, 2020Inventor: David McDowell
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Publication number: 20170014933Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Edward A. Enyedy, Mark David McDowell
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Patent number: 9501937Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 14, 2014Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Jeffery Leon Bruce, Andrew David McDowell
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Publication number: 20160012734Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2014Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: Jeffery Leon Bruce, Andrew David McDowell
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Patent number: 9121776Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 5, 2012Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: Lincoln Global, Inc.Inventors: Bruce John Chantry, Mark David McDowell
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Publication number: 20130334188Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC.Inventors: EDWARD A. ENYEDY, MARK DAVID MCDOWELL
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Patent number: 8284385Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 13, 2009Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Lincoln Global, Inc.Inventors: Bruce John Chantry, Mark David McDowell
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Publication number: 20110116076Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2009Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC.Inventors: Bruce John Chantry, Mark David McDowell
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Publication number: 20080072395Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2007Publication date: March 27, 2008Applicant: BISSELL HOMECARE, INC.Inventor: David McDowell
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Publication number: 20070266683Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2007Publication date: November 22, 2007Applicant: BISSELL HOMECARE, INC.Inventor: David McDowell
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Publication number: 20070069074Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2006Publication date: March 29, 2007Inventor: David McDowell
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Publication number: 20060183522Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2006Publication date: August 17, 2006Inventors: Fergus Leen, Sam Lawrence, David McNally, Clive Hetherington, David McDowell, Kevin O'Neal
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Publication number: 20060116198Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2006Publication date: June 1, 2006Inventors: Fergus Leen, Sam Lawrence, David McNally, Clive Hetherington, David McDowell, Kevin O'Neal