Patents by Inventor Gary Davis

Gary Davis 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: 9565904
    Abstract: A conventional zipper is the preferred means for closure of many jackets and other outerwear. Conventional zippers are prone to jamming and snagging due to the introduction of the liner into the slider body as the zipper is opened and closed. Embodiments herein provide modified slider bodies with one or more features such as an elongated spring cap, a protrusion on the bottom plate and/or plate coupler of the slider body, and/or vertically offset side rails. These features may minimize introduction of loose fabric, such as the lining of a lined garment, into the tape slot of the slider body, thereby help reduce jamming of the slider body during operation of the slide fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Columbia Sportswear North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael “Woody” Blackford, Gary Davis, Paul Blalock
  • Patent number: 9535115
    Abstract: A test fixture has a flexible plastic cable that acts as a waveguide. The Device-Under-Test (DUT) is a small transceiver and antenna that operate in the Extremely High-Frequency (EHF) band of 30-300 GHz. The size of the DUT transceiver is very small, limiting the power of emitted electromagnetic radiation so that close-proximity communication is used. The envelope for reception may only extend for about a centimeter from the DUT transceiver, about the same size as the test socket. A slot is formed in the test socket very near to the antenna. The slot receives one end of the plastic waveguide. The slot extends into the envelope by the DUT transceiver so that close-proximity radiation is captured by the plastic waveguide. The waveguide has a high relative permittivity and reflective metalized walls so that the radiation may be carried to a receiver that is outside the envelope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Keyssa, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Isaac, Bhupendra Sarhad, Gary Davis McCormack, Ian A. Kyles, Frederick George Weiss
  • Publication number: 20160380676
    Abstract: A system for sensing proximity using EHF signals may include a communication circuit configured to transmit via a transducer an EM signal at an EHF frequency, and a proximity sensing circuit configured to sense a nearby transducer field-modifying object by detecting characteristics of a signal within the communication circuit. A system for determining distance using EHF signals may include a detecting circuit coupled to a transmitting communication circuit and a receiving communication circuit, both communication circuits being mounted on a first surface. The transmitting communication circuit may transmit a signal toward a second surface, and the receiving communication circuit may receive a signal relayed from the second surface. The detecting circuit may determine distance between the first surface and a second surface based on propagation characteristics of the signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Gary Davis McCormack, Ian A. Kyles
  • Publication number: 20160266093
    Abstract: The present invention provides cells comprising disrupted expression of at least one membrane transporter, drug metabolizing enzyme, xenobiotic sensor, or cellular stress response pathway protein. Also provided are methods for assessing the effect of an agent in the cells disclosed herein relative to comparable control cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Maureen Bourner, Timothy Brayman, Gary Davis, Michael D. Mitchell, David C. Thompson, Yongling Xiao
  • Patent number: 9444523
    Abstract: A system for sensing proximity using EHF signals may include a communication circuit configured to transmit via a transducer an EM signal at an EHF frequency, and a proximity sensing circuit configured to sense a nearby transducer field-modifying object by detecting characteristics of a signal within the communication circuit. A system for determining distance using EHF signals may include a detecting circuit coupled to a transmitting communication circuit and a receiving communication circuit, both communication circuits being mounted on a first surface. The transmitting communication circuit may transmit a signal toward a second surface, and the receiving communication circuit may receive a signal relayed from the second surface. The detecting circuit may determine distance between the first surface and a second surface based on propagation characteristics of the signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Keyssa, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Davis McCormack, Ian A. Kyles
  • Patent number: 9426660
    Abstract: A communication device employs a contactless secure communication interface to transmit and receive data with a computing device using close proximity extremely high frequency (EHF) communication. The communication device and the computing device periodically initiate a discovery operation mode, whereby the devices periodically transmit identifying information about the respective devices and listen for identifying information from the other device. Upon completion of the discovery mode operation, the devices enter a link-training operation mode and exchange capability information about the respective devices. During transport mode operation the communication device employs methods to manage access to data stored on the communication device by encrypting the data using one or a combination of training information or capability information as a basis for generating an encryption key.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Keyssa, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Davis McCormack, Ian A. Kyles
  • Patent number: 9325384
    Abstract: Docked devices communicate wirelessly and in close proximity using multiple transmitters of Extremely High-Frequency (EHF) signals of 30-300 GHz. The devices may not be precisely aligned when docked. Tolerance of misalignment is improved by adding barriers such as solid metal blocks or rows of metal-filled vias that have a spacing of less than one-quarter the EHF wavelength. The barriers reflect EHF radiation and prevent EHF radiation from penetrating the barrier. Barriers placed between adjacent transmitters and receivers block stray electromagnetic radiation from causing cross-talk. The barriers can be placed closer to the transmitters than to the receivers to allow for a wider area for reception, permitting a wider misalignment. EHF reflecting features such as ground planes spaced a quarter-wavelength apart may be added to an end of a substrate near a connecting edge to act as a barrier and reflect electromagnetic radiation back toward an intended receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Keyssa, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Issac, Gary Davis McCormack, Ian A. Kyles
  • Publication number: 20160089595
    Abstract: Sports card game systems. In at least one embodiment of a game system of the present disclosure, the game system comprises a first home team offense card, a first home team defense card, a first away team offense card, a first away team defense card, wherein each card comprises a card score section indicating of a plurality of plays and indicating of a plurality of minutes, and wherein each card further comprises a play result section indicating the plurality of plays and indicating at least one column comprising numbers corresponding to a first numbered die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventor: Gary Davis
  • Publication number: 20160081437
    Abstract: A breakaway slide fastener having a single slider body can be implemented for use in connection with large-scale applications, such as covers for bedding articles, boat or automobile covers, and the like. In an exemplary embodiment, a cover for a bedding article includes a first cover portion having a first slide fastener tape, a second cover portion having a second slide fastener tape, and a single slider body configured to be maneuverable along the first slide fastener tape and the second slide fastener tape in order to bring a first row of slide fastener teeth into at least substantially interlocked arrangement with a second row of slide fastener teeth, thereby arranging the breakaway slide fastener into a closed configuration and pairing the first cover portion with the second cover portion around the bedding article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventor: Gary DAVIS
  • Publication number: 20160073743
    Abstract: A method of installing a slide fastener assembly in a thin shell garment includes: providing a slide fastener chain comprised of two interlocked rows of teeth, each row of teeth being attached to a cord bundle of a respective slide fastener tape; removing the interlocked rows of teeth from a portion of the slide fastener chain, thereby defining a length of the slide fastener chain without teeth; introducing a reinforcing film to the cord bundles, at a location along the length of the slide fastener chain without teeth, to shape the cord bundles for accommodation of a pin and box assembly; cutting the slide fastener chain at a film-reinforced location along the length of the slide fastener chain without teeth, thereby defining a semi-finished slide fastener assembly terminating in a film-reinforced end; and attaching the semi-finished slide fastener assembly to one or more panels of a thin shell garment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventors: Gary DAVIS, William Garland MAYO
  • Publication number: 20160066188
    Abstract: A communication device employs a contactless secure communication interface to transmit and receive data with a computing device using close proximity extremely high frequency (EHF) communication. The communication device and the computing device periodically initiate a discovery operation mode, whereby the devices periodically transmit identifying information about the respective devices and listen for identifying information from the other device. Upon completion of the discovery mode operation, the devices enter a link-training operation mode and exchange capability information about the respective devices. During transport mode operation the communication device employs methods to manage access to data stored on the communication device by encrypting the data using one or a combination of training information or capability information as a basis for generating an encryption key.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: Gary Davis McCormack, Ian A. Kyles
  • Publication number: 20160064827
    Abstract: A system for transmitting or receiving signals may include an integrated circuit (IC), a transducer operatively coupled to the IC for converting between electrical signals and electromagnetic signals; and insulating material that fixes the locations of the transducer and IC in spaced relationship relative to each other. The system may further include a lead frame providing external connections to conductors on the IC. An electromagnetic-energy directing assembly may be mounted relative to the transducer for directing electromagnetic energy in a region including the transducer and in a direction away from the IC. The directing assembly may include the lead frame, a printed circuit board ground plane, or external conductive elements spaced from the transducer. In a receiver, a signal-detector circuit may be responsive to a monitor signal representative of a received first radio-frequency electrical signal for generating a control signal that enables or disables an output from the receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: Ian A. Kyles, Gary Davis McCormack
  • Publication number: 20160036495
    Abstract: A system for sensing proximity using EHF signals may include a communication circuit configured to transmit via a transducer an EM signal at an EHF frequency, and a proximity sensing circuit configured to sense a nearby transducer field-modifying object by detecting characteristics of a signal within the communication circuit. A system for determining distance using EHF signals may include a detecting circuit coupled to a transmitting communication circuit and a receiving communication circuit, both communication circuits being mounted on a first surface. The transmitting communication circuit may transmit a signal toward a second surface, and the receiving communication circuit may receive a signal relayed from the second surface. The detecting circuit may determine distance between the first surface and a second surface based on propagation characteristics of the signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Gary Davis McCormack, Ian A. Kyles
  • Publication number: 20150369049
    Abstract: A rotor comprises a disk having a rim. The rim has an axial face facing one of a forward or rearward direction. The rim defines a circumferential groove. A damper engages with the rim at both the axial face and the circumferential groove. The disk includes a rotor hub having a hub inner surface facing a longitudinal axis about which the rotor hub rotates. The rim is spaced radially outwardly relative to the hub inner surface. The axial face extends radially inwardly from the rim to the hub inner surface. The circumferential groove is formed within the hub inner surface. The damper comprises a split ring damper with a first leg mounted within the circumferential groove and a second leg that extends from the first leg, surrounds a radial lip of the hub inner surface, and extends radially outwardly to contact the axial face. An integrally bladed rotor is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Yehia M. El-Aini, Gary A. Davis
  • Patent number: 9151170
    Abstract: A Rotor includes a disk having a rim with an axial face, the rim defines a circumferential groove. A damper engaged with the rim at both the axial face and the circumferential groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Yehia M. El-Aini, Gary A. Davis
  • Publication number: 20150237974
    Abstract: A conventional zipper is the preferred means for closure of many jackets and other outerwear. Conventional zippers are prone to jamming and snagging due to the introduction of the liner into the slider body as the zipper is opened and closed. Embodiments herein provide modified slider bodies with one or more features such as an elongated spring cap, a protrusion on the bottom plate and/or plate coupler of the slider body, and/or vertically offset side rails. These features may minimize introduction of loose fabric, such as the lining of a lined garment, into the tape slot of the slider body, thereby help reduce jamming of the slider body during operation of the slide fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2015
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: Michael "Woody" Blackford, Gary Davis, Paul Blalock
  • Patent number: 9089189
    Abstract: Slide fasteners (zippers) used for certain applications function better if the zipper tape can stretch in the lateral direction. When a zipper is used to close certain articles such as luggage, boots, or certain garments, it can be difficult to easily and fully close a zipper if there is a significant lateral load pulling at the tapes perpendicular to the direction that the slider is pulled. By using a zipper that includes a zipper tape that stretches in the lateral direction, it is possible to more easily close such articles while maintaining a neat appearance of the zipper on the article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: IDEAL Fastener Corporation
    Inventor: Gary Davis
  • Publication number: 20150168486
    Abstract: A test fixture has a flexible plastic cable that acts as a waveguide. The Device-Under-Test (DUT) is a small transceiver and antenna that operate in the Extremely High-Frequency (EHF) band of 30-300 GHz. The size of the DUT transceiver is very small, limiting the power of emitted electromagnetic radiation so that close-proximity communication is used. The envelope for reception may only extend for about a centimeter from the DUT transceiver, about the same size as the test socket. A slot is formed in the test socket very near to the antenna. The slot receives one end of the plastic waveguide. The slot extends into the envelope by the DUT transceiver so that close-proximity radiation is captured by the plastic waveguide. The waveguide has a high relative permittivity and reflective metalized walls so that the radiation may be carried to a receiver that is outside the envelope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Roger Isaac, Bhupendra Sarhad, Gary Davis McCormack, Ian A. Kyles, Frederick George Weiss
  • Patent number: 9027209
    Abstract: Embodiments herein provide modified slider bodies with one or more features such as an elongated spring cap, a protrusion on the bottom plate and/or plate coupler of the slider body, and/or vertically offset side rails. These features may minimize introduction of loose fabric, such as the lining of a lined garment, into the tape slot of the slider body, thereby help reduce jamming of the slider body during operation of the slide fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Columbia Sportswear North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael “Woody” Blackford, Gary Davis, Paul Blalock
  • Patent number: 8973223
    Abstract: Embodiments provide a weather resistant slide fastener with a modified slider body including a top control rib and tightly controlled inner dimensions. In embodiments, a water-resistant coating and/or an adhesive may be applied to the zipper tape, resulting in a highly water-resistant zipper and finished garment. Embodiments further provide a slider body that may accommodate longitudinal edge portions of the outer layer of fabric, allowing the edges of the fabric to be brought into close proximity/contact, substantially covering the zipper teeth and minimizing ingress of water and/or wind through the zipper tape. Additional embodiments provide methods of manufacturing and installing weather resistant slide fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Columbia Sportswear North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Woody Blackford, Gary Davis