Patents by Inventor Don Rhodes

Don Rhodes 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).

  • Temperature control system and method for projection device lenses
    Patent number: 7384154
    Abstract: A temperature control system and method for projection device lenses. The temperature control system includes a controllable heater for selectively heating one or more lenses pad a controller for adjusting heat from the heat source responsive to an operating condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: InFocus Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Gohman, Don Rhodes
  • Temperature control system and method for projection device lenses
    Publication number: 20060203362
    Abstract: An optical system for use in a projection device is described in which temperature control may be performed on a lens or mirror.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2005
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Inventors: Jeffrey Gohman, Don Rhodes
  • Gooseneck trailer with adjustable bogie
    Patent number: 4119328
    Abstract: The bed of a gooseneck trailer is supported by two bogies, one on the right side of the trailer and one on the left. The gooseneck is angled forward to enable the trailer to be towed by numerous types of towing vehicles. The gooseneck is fitted with a plurality of telescoping inserts enabling the trailer to be towed by vehicles of differing heights and vehicles fitted with various means for attaching trailers. The bogies may be moved independently longitudinally of the trailer and locked into position to control the weight transferred to the towing vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1976
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1978
    Inventor: Charles Don Rhodes