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).

  • Publication number: 20240085989
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Ty Blachly, Nathan Boyd, Donald Giovannini, Krish Jayaram, Evan Spiegel, William Wu
  • Publication number: 20230356628
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2022
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Applicant: VALEO SYSTEMES THERMIQUES
    Inventors: Donald BOYD, Roy RISKI, David LOHMUELLER
  • Publication number: 20080053832
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Applicant: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Emmonds, Catharine Palmer, Linda Anderson, Robin Peffer, Donald Boyd, Paul Kerr
  • Publication number: 20080057345
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Applicant: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Emmonds, Catharine Palmer, Linda Anderson, Robin Peffer, Donald Boyd, Paul Kerr
  • Publication number: 20070224404
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2007
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Applicant: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: James Finley, Donald Boyd, Gary Marietti
  • Publication number: 20070051634
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2006
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Applicant: PPG INDUSTRIES OHIO, INC.
    Inventors: James Poole, Donald Boyd, Noel Vanier, Cheng-Hung Hung
  • Publication number: 20050208319
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventors: James Finley, Donald Boyd, Gary Marietti
  • Patent number: 6676146
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Inventor: Donald Boyd
  • Patent number: 6663336
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Shaffer Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Jack Fletcher, Donald Boyd, Michael Hayden
  • Publication number: 20030193157
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2002
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventor: Donald Boyd
  • Publication number: 20010027725
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2001
    Publication date: October 11, 2001
    Inventors: Jack Fletcher, Donald Boyd, Michael Hayden
  • Patent number: 6238165
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: Shaffer Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Jack Fletcher, Donald Boyd, Michael Hayden
  • Patent number: 4203417
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1977
    Date of Patent: May 20, 1980
    Assignee: Cardinal American Corporation
    Inventor: Donald A. Boyd
  • Patent number: D245097
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1975
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1977
    Assignee: Production Experts, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald A. Boyd
  • Patent number: D253274
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1977
    Date of Patent: October 30, 1979
    Assignee: Cardinal American Corporation
    Inventor: Donald A. Boyd
  • Patent number: D253718
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1978
    Date of Patent: December 18, 1979
    Assignee: Cardinal American Corporation
    Inventors: Donald A. Boyd, Allen W. Gale
  • Patent number: D256214
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1978
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1980
    Assignee: Cardinal American Corporation
    Inventor: Donald A. Boyd
  • Patent number: D389728
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 27, 1998
    Inventor: Donald Boyd Fitzwater