Patents by Inventor David Thatcher

David Thatcher 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).

  • Publication number: 20060229789
    Abstract: A transmission control system for a vehicle includes a first module that generates a first modified signal based on a first position of a driver input device and a second module that receives the first modified signal from the first module. The second module generates a second modified signal based on a second position of the driver input device and regulates operation of a transmission of the vehicle based on the first and second modified signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2006
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Inventors: Ananth Krishnan, David Thatcher, Timothy Hartrey
  • Patent number: 6023813
    Abstract: An automatic floor scrubber and buffer is described. This invention provides for simultaneous scrubbing and buffing of floors through the use of a plurality of pads operating at different speeds to optimize the scrubbing and buffing operation of the device. This invention also provides for the application of cleaning solution and the means of removing, collecting and storing the resulting dirty water and cleaning solution prior to the application of the buffers. Moreover, this invention provides the means for easily pivoting the scrubbing and buffing pads, thereby removing them from contact with the floor for transportation, removal or replacement. Also, this invention provides a propane powered drive motor thereby providing improved service life as well as permitting use where electricity is not readily available.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2000
    Assignee: Spectrum Industrial Products, Inc.
    Inventors: David Thatcher, Colby Haas, Brian Clark