Patents by Inventor Donald A. Boyd
Donald A. Boyd 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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Publication number: 20240085989Abstract: Systems and methods for radial gesture navigation are provided. In example embodiments, user input data is received from a user device. The user input data indicates a continuous physical user interaction associated with a display screen of the user device. An initial point and a current point are detected from the user input data. A radius distance for a circle that includes the current point and is centered about the initial point is determined. An action is selected from among multiple actions based on the radius distance being within a particular range among successive ranges along a straight line that starts at the initial point and extends through the circle. Each range among the successive ranges corresponds to a particular action among the multiple actions. The selected action is performed in response to detecting a completion of the continuous physical user interaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Ty Blachly, Nathan Boyd, Donald Giovannini, Krish Jayaram, Evan Spiegel, William Wu
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Publication number: 20230356628Abstract: A thermal control device has a thermal control device base, a connection block attached to the thermal control device and a tubing for a heat exchange fluid attached to the connection block. The tubing has a tubing extension axis and a tubing side wall. The connection block includes a connection block receiving section which receives a part of the tubing side wall. The connection block is configured to facilitate heat exchange between the tubing side wall and the thermal control device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2022Publication date: November 9, 2023Applicant: VALEO SYSTEMES THERMIQUESInventors: Donald BOYD, Roy RISKI, David LOHMUELLER
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Publication number: 20080053832Abstract: Processes for forming a coating on electroconductive flat blanks having two major surfaces and sheared edges are provided. Also provided is a process for forming a multi-composite coating on a pre-sheared, electroconductive, flat blank having two major surfaces and sheared edges. Methods for forming and coating metal blanks are also provided. The present invention further provides a pre-sheared, flat electroconductive blank having two major surfaces and coated with a multi-layer composite coating composition on one major surface. The present invention also provides a method for coating a continuous metal strip, optionally, thereafter forming a coated blank therefrom, and, optionally, applying a second coating to the blank.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2007Publication date: March 6, 2008Applicant: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: Donald Emmonds, Catharine Palmer, Linda Anderson, Robin Peffer, Donald Boyd, Paul Kerr
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Publication number: 20080057345Abstract: Processes for forming a coating on electroconductive flat blanks having two major surfaces and sheared edges are provided. Also provided is a process for forming a multi-composite coating on a pre-sheared, electroconductive, flat blank having two major surfaces and sheared edges. Methods for forming and coating metal blanks are also provided. The present invention further provides a pre-sheared, flat electroconductive blank having two major surfaces and coated with a multi-layer composite coating composition on one major surface. The present invention also provides a method for coating a continuous metal strip, optionally, thereafter forming a coated blank therefrom, and, optionally, applying a second coating to the blank.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2007Publication date: March 6, 2008Applicant: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: Donald Emmonds, Catharine Palmer, Linda Anderson, Robin Peffer, Donald Boyd, Paul Kerr
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Publication number: 20070224404Abstract: A coated article includes a non-conductive substrate, such as glass. At least one conductive coating is formed over at least a portion of the substrate, such as by chemical vapor deposition or physical vapor deposition. The conductive coating can be a functional coating and can have a thickness in the range of greater than 0 ? to less than 25,000 ?, such as less than 10,000 ?. At least one polymeric coating is electrodeposited over at least a portion of the conductive coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventors: James Finley, Donald Boyd, Gary Marietti
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Publication number: 20070051634Abstract: An electrodepositable coating composition is provided including a resinous phase and corrosion resisting particles dispersed in an aqueous medium. Methods of preparing and using the composition also are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2006Publication date: March 8, 2007Applicant: PPG INDUSTRIES OHIO, INC.Inventors: James Poole, Donald Boyd, Noel Vanier, Cheng-Hung Hung
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Publication number: 20050208319Abstract: A coated article includes a non-conductive substrate, such as glass. At least one conductive coating is formed over at least a portion of the substrate, such as by chemical vapor deposition or physical vapor deposition. The conductive coating can be a functional coating and can have a thickness in the range of greater than 0 ? to less than 25,000 ?, such as less than 10,000 ?. At least one polymeric coating is electrodeposited over at least a portion of the conductive coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2004Publication date: September 22, 2005Inventors: James Finley, Donald Boyd, Gary Marietti
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Patent number: 6676146Abstract: A three-wheeled device (10) for pedal-powered riding, wherein the device (10) provides a substantial but not excessive riding challenge. The preferred device (10) broadly comprises three wheels (12); two shafts (14); and two pedals (16). The wheels (12) are oriented parallel to one another so as to rotate about a common axis. Each shaft extends between and couples (14) two of the wheels (12) in an offset manner. Bearings (26) may be provided to facilitate movement of the shafts relative to the wheels (12) by reducing friction therebetween. Each pedal (16) is coupled with a different one of the shafts (14). For added safety, the pedals (16) may include non-slip contact surfaces (30) and light reflectors (32). In use, a rider stands on the pedals (16) and applies force thereto, with the force being transferred via the shafts (14) to the wheels (12) which are thereby caused to roll.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2002Date of Patent: January 13, 2004Inventor: Donald Boyd
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Patent number: 6663336Abstract: A lifting mechanism for moving a trough from a lowered position to an elevated having a pair of guide tracks operably coupled to a trough cradle by a pair of roller mechanisms. A lifting arm operably couples the trough cradle to a drive mechanism. As the trough cradle is elevated, the roller mechanisms move away from the drive mechanism and the trough cradle to rotate about a transverse axis.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2001Date of Patent: December 16, 2003Assignee: Shaffer Manufacturing CorporationInventors: Jack Fletcher, Donald Boyd, Michael Hayden
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Publication number: 20030193157Abstract: A three-wheeled device (10) for pedal-powered riding, wherein the device (10) provides a substantial but not excessive riding challenge. The preferred device (10) broadly comprises three wheels (12); two shafts (14); and two pedals (16). The wheels (12) are oriented parallel to one another so as to rotate about a common axis. Each shaft extends between and couples (14) two of the wheels (12) in an offset manner. Bearings (26) may be provided to facilitate movement of the shafts relative to the wheels (12) by reducing friction therebetween. Each pedal (16) is coupled with a different one of the shafts (14). For added safety, the pedals (16) may include non-slip contact surfaces (30) and light reflectors (32). In use, a rider stands on the pedals (16) and applies force thereto, with the force being transferred via the shafts (14) to the wheels (12) which are thereby caused to roll.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2002Publication date: October 16, 2003Inventor: Donald Boyd
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Publication number: 20010027725Abstract: A lifting mechanism for moving a trough from a lowered position to an elevated having a pair of guide tracks operably coupled to a trough cradle by a pair of roller mechanisms. A lifting arm operably couples the trough cradle to a drive mechanism. As the trough cradle is elevated, the roller mechanisms move away from the drive mechanism and the trough cradle to rotate about a transverse axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2001Publication date: October 11, 2001Inventors: Jack Fletcher, Donald Boyd, Michael Hayden
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Patent number: 6238165Abstract: A lifting mechanism for moving a trough from a lowered position to an elevated having a pair of guide tracks operably coupled to a trough cradle by a pair of roller mechanisms. A lifting arm operably couples the trough cradle to a drive mechanism. As the trough cradle is elevated, the roller mechanisms move away from the drive mechanism and the trough cradle to rotate about a transverse axis.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 1999Date of Patent: May 29, 2001Assignee: Shaffer Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: Jack Fletcher, Donald Boyd, Michael Hayden
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Patent number: 4203417Abstract: A fireplace heater and grate is disclosed comprising a series of vertically-extending laterally spaced convection tubes having portions at their lower ends for passage therethrough of unheated air, and a rectangular grate of basket-like configuration for containing coal or like fuel for providing a fire for heating the air in said tube portions. The tube portions extend through the grate in heat-exchanging relationship with said fuel. Cast iron shields are provided which overlie and are in contact with said tube portions for protecting said tube portions from the corrosive and burning effects of said burning fuel. The shields are of semi-circular cross-section and have arcuate ends. The grate is supported by cast iron legs removably secured to the grate at the corners thereof.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 1977Date of Patent: May 20, 1980Assignee: Cardinal American CorporationInventor: Donald A. Boyd
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Patent number: D245097Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 1975Date of Patent: July 19, 1977Assignee: Production Experts, Inc.Inventor: Donald A. Boyd
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Patent number: D253274Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 1977Date of Patent: October 30, 1979Assignee: Cardinal American CorporationInventor: Donald A. Boyd
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Patent number: D253718Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 1978Date of Patent: December 18, 1979Assignee: Cardinal American CorporationInventors: Donald A. Boyd, Allen W. Gale
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Patent number: D256214Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 1978Date of Patent: August 5, 1980Assignee: Cardinal American CorporationInventor: Donald A. Boyd
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Patent number: D389728Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 1996Date of Patent: January 27, 1998Inventor: Donald Boyd Fitzwater