Patents by Inventor Douglas A. Yates
Douglas A. Yates 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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Patent number: 11879273Abstract: Disclosed herein are lock assemblies that include, in particular embodiments, a cable assembly, a housing, a sensor assembly, and a wireless transceiver. The cable assembly includes a cable having a sensor element disposed along its length, a first shackle pin on its first end, and a second shackle pin on its opposing end. The housing defines a first pinway for receiving the first shackle pin, a second pinway for receiving the second shackle pin, and a locking mechanism for securing the shackle pins to the housing. The sensor assembly is located within the housing and in communication with the cable assembly for sensing a cable type and a cable condition related to the cable assembly. The wireless transceiver is connected to a power source, in communication with the sensor assembly, and operated by a microcontroller within the housing.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2020Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: Go Lock Technology, Inc.Inventors: Douglas A. Yates, Steven R. Jones, Frank Murtland, Edward J. Gross
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Patent number: 10778285Abstract: Disclosed herein are cable systems that include a cable defining a sensing path and comprising a working strand and one or more sensing strands, a signal source to impart a test signal between a first terminal and a second terminal, a sensor to detect the test signal, a transmitter to transmit the test signal to a receiver, and an indicator to generate a display indicative of the test signal. Certain preferred embodiments describe sensing strands that are arranged in alternating concentric layers and/or extend lengthwise in loops. Such configurations facilitate the detection of breakage, insults, excess tension, or excess bending in the cable. The sensing strands may include a fixed resistor to establish a known resistance and facilitate the detection of small resistive changes.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2018Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: Go Lock Technology, Inc.Inventors: Douglas A. Yates, Steven R. Jones, Frank Murtland, Edward J. Gross
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Publication number: 20200270909Abstract: Disclosed herein are lock assemblies that include, in particular embodiments, a cable assembly, a housing, a sensor assembly, and a wireless transceiver. The cable assembly includes a cable having a sensor element disposed along its length, a first shackle pin on its first end, and a second shackle pin on its opposing end. The housing defines a first pinway for receiving the first shackle pin, a second pinway for receiving the second shackle pin, and a locking mechanism for securing the shackle pins to the housing. The sensor assembly is located within the housing and in communication with the cable assembly for sensing a cable type and a cable condition related to the cable assembly. The wireless transceiver is connected to a power source, in communication with the sensor assembly, and operated by a microcontroller within the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2020Publication date: August 27, 2020Applicant: Go Lock Technology, Inc.Inventors: Douglas A. Yates, Steven R. Jones, Frank Murtland, Edward J. Gross
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Patent number: 10641013Abstract: Disclosed herein are lock assemblies that include, in particular embodiments, a cable assembly, a housing, a sensor assembly, and a wireless transceiver. The cable assembly includes a cable having a sensor element disposed along its length, a first shackle pin on its first end, and a second shackle pin on its opposing end. The housing defines a first pinway for receiving the first shackle pin, a second pinway for receiving the second shackle pin, and a locking mechanism for securing the shackle pins to the housing. The sensor assembly is located within the housing and in communication with the cable assembly for sensing a cable type and a cable condition related to the cable assembly. The wireless transceiver is connected to a power source, in communication with the sensor assembly, and operated by a microcontroller within the housing.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2017Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: Go Lock Technology, Inc.Inventors: Douglas A. Yates, Steven R. Jones, Frank Murtland, Edward J. Gross
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Patent number: 10544605Abstract: Described herein is a lockable housing having a base portion and a mated sliding portion. In particular embodiments, the base portion supports a shaft with a free end that is received into the sliding portion when the housing is closed. The housing may include one or more spacers sized for releasable placement around the shaft, thereby reducing the open area near the shaft and increasing security. The housing features a shackle window for receiving a locking element such as a padlock. The housing also features one or more supplemental openings for receiving a secondary element such as a cable that can be used to secure other items or equipment when the housing is closed and locked.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2018Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Inventors: Douglas A. Yates, Edward J. Gross, Steven R. Jones, Kevin Keller
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Publication number: 20190345741Abstract: Disclosed herein are lock assemblies that include, in particular embodiments, a cable assembly, a housing, a sensor assembly, and a wireless transceiver. The cable assembly includes a cable having a sensor element disposed along its length, a first shackle pin on its first end, and a second shackle pin on its opposing end. The housing defines a first pinway for receiving the first shackle pin, a second pinway for receiving the second shackle pin, and a locking mechanism for securing the shackle pins to the housing. The sensor assembly is located within the housing and in communication with the cable assembly for sensing a cable type and a cable condition related to the cable assembly. The wireless transceiver is connected to a power source, in communication with the sensor assembly, and operated by a microcontroller within the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2017Publication date: November 14, 2019Inventors: Douglas A. Yates, Steven R. Jones, Frank Murtland, Edward J. Gross
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Publication number: 20190334578Abstract: Disclosed herein are cable systems that include a cable defining a sensing path and comprising a working strand and one or more sensing strands, a signal source to impart a test signal between a first terminal and a second terminal, a sensor to detect the test signal, a transmitter to transmit the test signal to a receiver, and an indicator to generate a display indicative of the test signal. Certain preferred embodiments describe sensing strands that are arranged in alternating concentric layers and/or extend lengthwise in loops. Such configurations facilitate the detection of breakage, insults, excess tension, or excess bending in the cable. The sensing strands may include a fixed resistor to establish a known resistance and facilitate the detection of small resistive changes.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2018Publication date: October 31, 2019Applicant: GoLock Technology, Inc.Inventors: Douglas A. Yates, Steven R. Jones, Frank Murtland, Edward J. Gross
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Publication number: 20180334834Abstract: Described herein is a lockable housing having a base portion and a mated sliding portion. In particular embodiments, the base portion supports a shaft with a free end that is received into the sliding portion when the housing is closed. The housing may include one or more spacers sized for releasable placement around the shaft, thereby reducing the open area near the shaft and increasing security. The housing features a shackle window for receiving a locking element such as a padlock. The housing also features one or more supplemental openings for receiving a secondary element such as a cable that can be used to secure other items or equipment when the housing is closed and locked.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2018Publication date: November 22, 2018Inventors: Douglas A. Yates, Edward J. Gross, Steven R. Jones, Kevin Keller
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Patent number: 9984016Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, an information handling system may include a communications bus, at least one target device communicatively coupled to the communications bus, and a plurality of master devices communicatively coupled to the communications bus and communicatively coupled to one another via a secondary arbitration connection. Each of the plurality of master devices may be configured to assert a respective secondary arbitration signal of the master device on the secondary arbitration connection to indicate ownership of the communications bus and deassert the respective secondary arbitration signal of the master device on the secondary arbitration connection to indicate non-ownership of the communications bus.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2016Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Douglas A. Yates, Jared Terry
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Publication number: 20170192917Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, an information handling system may include a communications bus, at least one target device communicatively coupled to the communications bus, and a plurality of master devices communicatively coupled to the communications bus and communicatively coupled to one another via a secondary arbitration connection. Each of the plurality of master devices may be configured to assert a respective secondary arbitration signal of the master device on the secondary arbitration connection to indicate ownership of the communications bus and deassert the respective secondary arbitration signal of the master device on the secondary arbitration connection to indicate non-ownership of the communications bus.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2016Publication date: July 6, 2017Applicant: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Douglas A. Yates, Jared Terry
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Publication number: 20160002708Abstract: This invention relates to systems and methods for applying acoustic energy to a sample. According to one aspect of the invention, a system comprises a housing, a chamber for receiving the sample, an acoustic energy source for providing a focused acoustic field to the sample according to a treatment protocol, a processor for determining the treatment protocol, a sensor for detecting information about the sample, and a user interface for communicating with a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2015Publication date: January 7, 2016Applicant: Covaris, Inc.Inventors: James A. Laugharn, JR., Brevard S. Garrison, Douglas A. Yates
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Patent number: 8353619Abstract: This invention relates to systems and methods for applying acoustic energy to a sample. According to one aspect of the invention, a system comprises a housing, a chamber for receiving the sample, an acoustic energy source for providing a focused acoustic field to the sample according to a treatment protocol, a processor for determining the treatment protocol, a sensor for detecting information about the sample, and a user interface for communicating with a user.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2007Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Covaris, Inc.Inventors: James A. Laugharn, Jr., Brevard S. Garrison, Douglas A. Yates
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Patent number: 8263005Abstract: The present invention provides systems, methods, and devices for using acoustic energy.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2007Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Covaris, Inc.Inventors: James A. Laugharn, Jr., Brevard S. Garrison, Robert Mcknight, Douglas A. Yates
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Patent number: 7811525Abstract: The present invention provides systems, methods, and devices for using acoustic energy. In some embodiments, a fluid bath may be provided in the system where the fluid bath quality may be monitored using acoustic energy. An assessment of fluid bath quality can be determined through a comparison that is made of an initial power signal of the acoustic energy with a reflected power signal of the acoustic energy.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2009Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Covaris, Inc.Inventors: James A. Laugharn, Jr., Brevard S. Garrison, Robert McKnight, Douglas A. Yates
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Patent number: 7757561Abstract: Methods and systems for automated compound management and sample preparation using acoustic energy. In some embodiments, acoustic energy may be transmitted through a medium and a solid or semi-solid layer that is disposed adjacent to the vessel. Both the medium and the solid or semi-solid layer may couple acoustic energy from an acoustic energy source to a focal zone in close proximity to the sample in the vessel.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2006Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Covaris, Inc.Inventors: James A. Laugharn, Jr., Brevard S. Garrison, Douglas A. Yates
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Patent number: 7687039Abstract: The present invention provides systems, methods, and devices for using acoustic energy.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2005Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: Covaris, Inc.Inventors: James A. Laugharn, Jr., Brevard S. Garrison, Robert McKnight, Douglas A. Yates
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Publication number: 20100011845Abstract: The present invention provides systems, methods, and devices for using acoustic energy. In some embodiments, a fluid bath may be provided in the system where the fluid bath quality may be monitored using acoustic energy. An assessment of fluid bath quality can be determined through a comparison that is made of an initial power signal of the acoustic energy with a reflected power signal of the acoustic energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2009Publication date: January 21, 2010Applicant: Covaris, Inc.Inventors: James A. Laugharn, JR., Brevard S. Garrison, Robert McKnight, Douglas A. Yates
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Publication number: 20080056960Abstract: The present invention provides systems, methods, and devices for using acoustic energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2007Publication date: March 6, 2008Inventors: James Laugharn, Brevard Garrison, Robert McKnight, Douglas Yates
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Publication number: 20080031094Abstract: This invention relates to systems and methods for applying acoustic energy to a sample. According to one aspect of the invention, a system comprises a housing, a chamber for receiving the sample, an acoustic energy source for providing a focused acoustic field to the sample according to a treatment protocol, a processor for determining the treatment protocol, a sensor for detecting information about the sample, and a user interface for communicating with a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2007Publication date: February 7, 2008Applicant: Covaris, Inc.Inventors: James Laugharn, Brevard Garrison, Douglas Yates
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Patent number: D821177Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2017Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: GoLock Technology, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Keller, Rocco Calandruccio, Steven R. Jones, Edward J. Gross, Douglas A. Yates