Patents by Inventor David R. Sturdy

David R. Sturdy 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: 11364509
    Abstract: A nozzle including a plurality of moveable nozzles configured to transition between a first state in which streams produced by the nozzles combine to form a collective stream, or the appearance of a collective stream, and at least one second state in which the nozzles produce separate respective streams; and a drive mechanism configured to transition the nozzles between the first and second states.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: Sturdy Corporation
    Inventors: David R. Sturdy, Melvin R. Phillips, James T. Carter, Ethan T. Ogburn, Daniel B. Eaddy
  • Publication number: 20200023386
    Abstract: A nozzle including a plurality of moveable nozzles configured to transition between a first state in which streams produced by the nozzles combine to form a collective stream, or the appearance of a collective stream, and at least one second state in which the nozzles produce separate respective streams; and a drive mechanism configured to transition the nozzles between the first and second states.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2019
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Applicant: Sturdy Corporation
    Inventors: David R. Sturdy, Melvin R. Phillips, James T. Carter, Ethan T. Ogburn, Daniel B. Eaddy
  • Patent number: 9285097
    Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) light assembly apparatus includes a housing, a lens stack, and a power supply assembly. The lens stack comprises an LED array of a plurality of LED light sources and a lens positioned in the housing with respect to the LED array to diffuse and focus light transmitted from the plurality of LED light sources and, thereby, provide a light beam out from the housing, the lens being operable to diffuse the transmitted light before focusing the transmitted light. The power supply assembly is operable to supply power to the lens stack and, thereby, power the plurality of LED sources. A method for making the beam of light is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Aadyn Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Walter W. Lefler, Marc B. Kaye, David R. Sturdy, James T. Carter, Ronald L. Marsh, Christopher J. Cornett, Michael Wayne Appel, Terry Lee Schmoeger
  • Publication number: 20120257380
    Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) light assembly apparatus includes a housing, a lens stack, and a power supply assembly. The lens stack comprises an LED array of a plurality of LED light sources and a lens positioned in the housing with respect to the LED array to diffuse and focus light transmitted from the plurality of LED light sources and, thereby, provide a light beam out from the housing, the lens being operable to diffuse the transmitted light before focusing the transmitted light. The power supply assembly is operable to supply power to the lens stack and, thereby, power the plurality of LED sources. A method for making the beam of light is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Inventors: Walter W. Lefler, Marc B. Kaye, David R. Sturdy, James T. Carter, Ronald L. Marsh, Christopher J. Cornett, Michael Wayne Appel, Terry Lee Schmoeger
  • Patent number: 7337758
    Abstract: A charge motion control valve actuator method and apparatus that utilizes a motor, output shaft, control circuit, and sensor to provide closed loop control of the position of the output shaft via the motor. The control circuit has an input for receiving actuator commands and has an output connected to the motor to control operation of the motor. The sensor is connected to the control circuit and provides the control circuit with data indicative of the position of the output shaft. The output shaft is connected to the motor via a gear set and coil spring. Feedback from the sensor enables the control circuit to control the position of the output shaft, and the control circuit can also output data relating to the position of the output shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Sturdy Corporation
    Inventors: David R. Sturdy, Ronald L. Marsh, James D. Gallaher, Paul F. Olhoeft