Patents by Inventor Douglas Morris

Douglas Morris 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).

  • Patent number: 10639577
    Abstract: A clogged filter detector is provided. In some embodiments, the clogged filter detector may comprise a transmitter, a sensor, and a transmitter resistor array configured to modify the output strength of the transmitter. In some embodiments, the clogged filter detector may comprise a transmitter, a sensor, and a sensor resistor array to configured to adjust the strength of the signal output by the sensor. The clogged filter detector may also include one or more processor configured to adjust the strength of a beam output by the transmitter based on a saturation level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Filtersmarts, Inc
    Inventors: David Joel Wilson, Jr., Douglas Morris, David Daniel Walker
  • Patent number: 9061229
    Abstract: A clogged filter detector has a transmitter and a sensor which are held in place by a transmitter bracket and a sensor bracket, respectively. The transmitter emits a beam of electromagnetic radiation, and the sensor is positioned in the path of this beam at a point such that the beam travels through a filter between the transmitter and the sensor. The transmitter and sensor are mis-aligned with the air flow at the point where the beam contacts the filter. The transmitter alternates between a transmitting mode and a dormant mode, and the transmitter emits a plurality of electromagnetic pulses during each transmitting mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: Filtersmarts, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Wilson, Jr., Douglas Morris
  • Patent number: 8744780
    Abstract: A clogged filter detector has a transmitter and a sensor which are held in place by a transmitter bracket and a sensor bracket, respectively. The transmitter emits a beam of electromagnetic radiation, and the sensor is positioned in the path of this beam at a point such that the beam travels through a filter between the transmitter and the sensor. The transmitter and sensor are misaligned with the air flow at the point where the beam contacts the filter. The transmitter alternates between a transmitting mode and a dormant mode, and the transmitter emits a plurality of electromagnetic pulses during each transmitting mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Filtersmarts, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Wilson, Jr., Douglas Morris
  • Publication number: 20130289919
    Abstract: A clogged filter detector has a transmitter and a sensor which are held in place by a transmitter bracket and a sensor bracket, respectively. The transmitter emits a beam of electromagnetic radiation, and the sensor is positioned in the path of this beam at a point such that the beam travels through a filter between the transmitter and the sensor. The transmitter and sensor are misaligned with the air flow at the point where the beam contacts the filter. The transmitter alternates between a transmitting mode and a dormant mode, and the transmitter emits a plurality of electromagnetic pulses during each transmitting mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: Filtersmarts, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Wilson, JR., Douglas Morris
  • Publication number: 20080020828
    Abstract: A video gaming device includes a game computer which is connected to a central computer and a plurality of player stations connected to the game computer. Connection of the player stations may be effected using an interface device which includes at least one serial port which has a transmit line for transmitting data to a player station and a receive line for receiving data from a player station, input port means and output port means for communication with the game computer, and processing means for routing data between the said serial port and the input and output port means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: Julian Kennedy, Michael Morris, Douglas Morris
  • Publication number: 20060281517
    Abstract: A multiplayer interactive video gaming device is provided. The device includes a computer workstation assembly, at least one player station, and an interface assembly in operative communication with at least one data port of the computer workstation assembly and configured to receive player input messages from a plurality of the player stations and to output the player input messages to the computer workstation assembly by one or more of the at least one data ports. The interface assembly is operably associated with the at least one player station to route the player input messages from the at least one player station to the computer workstation assembly according to a predetermined protocol so that player input messages generated from simultaneous activation of a plurality of input devices are output to the computer workstation assembly without information loss.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Morris, Douglas Morris, Julian Kennedy
  • Publication number: 20060135262
    Abstract: A video gaming device includes a game computer which is connected to a central computer and a plurality of player stations connected to the game computer. Connection of the player stations may be effected using an interface device which includes at least one serial port which has a transmit line for transmitting data to a player station and a receive line for receiving data from a player station, input port means and output port means for communication with the game computer, and processing means for routing data between the said serial port and the input and output port means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2005
    Publication date: June 22, 2006
    Inventors: Julian Kennedy, Michael Morris, Douglas Morris
  • Publication number: 20050081416
    Abstract: A container system for storing food or other products is provided comprising a bottom wall and a peripheral wall defining a storage area for receiving the goods, and a display window extending from the outer surface of the peripheral wall. The display window defines a gap for receiving at least one display token. The display token corresponds to information relating to the goods or products stored in the container, and the display token is visible through the wall of the display window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2003
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Inventor: Douglas Morris
  • Patent number: 5288351
    Abstract: A method for bonding a first ceramic element and a second ceramic element utilizes a silver powder paste composed of silver particles dispersed in a volatile vehicle. A film of the paste is applied and dried onto a faying surface of each element. The elements are assembled with the films in contact and heated to sinter the silver particles into an integral silver layer that is bonded to the faying surfaces, thereby bonding the elements together. The method is particularly well suited to manufacturing a stripline filter, wherein the sintered layer not only bonds the ceramic elements, but also forms a metallic feature, such as a resonator, of the filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 22, 1994
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Truc G. N. Hoang, Douglas Morris, Daniel H. Balinski