Patents by Inventor Geoff Spencer

Geoff Spencer 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: 8839578
    Abstract: A panel with multiple openings and brackets can be used to flush-mount multiple components in a wallboard. The panel is installed flush with the wallboard and the junction between the panel and the wallboard is plastered or drywalled to create a uniform appearance. Wall-mounted components can then be installed into the brackets into openings that have been pre-measured and cut to ensure that the components are aligned with precision relative to one another before installation even begins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Dana Innovations
    Inventors: Scott Struthers, Ray Call, Geoff Spencer, Greg Fetter
  • Publication number: 20140244882
    Abstract: A wall-mounted docking station for a portable computer connects the portable computer to a media entertainment system. The media entertainment system can have multiple zones throughout a room and/or a building, and can play audio, video, images, or other media stored on the portable computer to any zone or a combination of zones. Preferably, the docking station also provides power to the portable computer, and could optionally provide both power and data connectivity over a power line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: Dana Innovations
    Inventors: Scott Struthers, Geoff Spencer, Ari Supran, Ray Call, Kim Anthony Parker
  • Publication number: 20130159583
    Abstract: A wall-mounted docking station for a portable computer connects the portable computer to a media entertainment system. The media entertainment system can have multiple zones throughout a room and/or a building, and can play audio, video, images, or other media stored on the portable computer to any zone or a combination of zones. Preferably, the docking station also provides power to the portable computer, and could optionally provide both power and data connectivity over a power line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: DANA INNOVATIONS
    Inventors: Scott Struthers, Geoff Spencer, Ari Supran, Ray Call, Kim Anthony Parker
  • Publication number: 20130000217
    Abstract: A wall-mounted component can be flush-mounted into a wallboard by first installing a panel with a receiver bracket flush into a wallboard. Once the panel is installed, the component can be inserted into the receiver bracket at which point a locking mechanism automatically or manually engages to lock the component into the wall. The locking mechanism is concealed from view so that a casual observer does not see how the component is affixed to the wall, yet is accessible from the waifs exterior for routine service and maintenance, as well as reinstallation of updated components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: DANA INNOVATIONS
    Inventors: Scott Struthers, Ray Call, Geoff Spencer, Greg Fetter
  • Publication number: 20120256064
    Abstract: A panel with multiple openings and brackets can be used to flush-mount multiple components in a wallboard. The panel is installed flush with the wallboard and the junction between the panel and the wallboard is plastered or drywalled to create a uniform appearance. Wall-mounted components can then be installed into the brackets into openings that have been pre-measured and cut to ensure that the components are aligned with precision relative to one another before installation even begins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: DANA INNOVATIONS
    Inventors: Scott Struthers, Ray Call, Geoff Spencer, Greg Fetter
  • Patent number: 8281542
    Abstract: A wall-mounted component can be flush-mounted into a wallboard by first installing a panel with a receiver bracket flush into a wallboard. Once the panel is installed, the component can be inserted into the receiver bracket at which point a locking mechanism automatically or manually engages to lock the component into the wall. The locking mechanism is concealed from view so that a casual observer does not see how the component is affixed to the wall, yet is accessible from the wall's exterior for routine service and maintenance, as well as reinstallation of updated components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Dana Innovations
    Inventors: Scott Struthers, Ray Call, Geoff Spencer, Greg Fetter
  • Patent number: 8229501
    Abstract: A wall-mounted docking station for a portable computer connects the portable computer to a media entertainment system. The media entertainment system can have multiple zones throughout a room and/or a building, and can play audio, video, images, or other media stored on the portable computer to any zone or a combination of zones. Preferably, the docking station also provides power to the portable computer, and could optionally provide both power and data connectivity over a power line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Dana Innovations
    Inventors: Scott Struthers, Geoff Spencer, Ari Supran, Ray Call, Kim Anthony Parker
  • Patent number: 8209921
    Abstract: A panel with multiple openings and brackets can be used to flush-mount multiple components in a wallboard. The panel is installed flush with the wallboard and the junction between the panel and the wallboard is plastered or drywalled to create a uniform appearance. Wall-mounted components can then be installed into the brackets into openings that have been pre-measured and cut to ensure that the components are aligned with precision relative to one another before installation even begins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Dana Innovations
    Inventors: Scott Struthers, Ray Call, Geoff Spencer, Greg Fetter
  • Publication number: 20090249705
    Abstract: A panel with a receiver is used to install a component into a wallboard. The panel is inserted into an opening into a wallboard, and the junction between the panel and the wallboard is taped and spackled so that the wallboard and panel appear to be a single surface. A spackle rim with a gradient extending from the spackle rim along the surface of the panel is used so that spackle can be spread thinly across the entire surface of the panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Applicant: TRUFIG
    Inventors: Scott Struthers, Ray Call, Geoff Spencer, Greg Fetter
  • Publication number: 20090174998
    Abstract: A wall-mounted docking station for a portable computer connects the portable computer to a media entertainment system. The media entertainment system can have multiple zones throughout a room and/or a building, and can play audio, video, images, or other media stored on the portable computer to any zone or a combination of zones. Preferably, the docking station also provides power to the portable computer, and could optionally provide both power and data connectivity over a power line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Inventors: Scott Struthers, Geoff Spencer, Ari Supran, Ray Call, Kim Anthony Parker
  • Publication number: 20090107083
    Abstract: Devices that are mounted onto building surfaces can generally be divided into the following categories: speakers, lighting, controllers, air vents, power/data interfaces, fire response interfaces, and cameras. Typically, all of these devices have very different appearances, since they are made by different companies. Here, an installer takes components from at least three different categories, and installs them on surfaces of a building so that they all share the same appearance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventors: Ray Call, Scott Struthers, Geoff Spencer
  • Publication number: 20090064627
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method of aligning wall or ceiling mounted components. The mounted components are placed within brackets which, in turn, are placed within panels that are embedded into the wall or ceiling. The panels are pre-designed to be installed in precise alignment with respect to one another using various alignment tools or interlocking methods. Once the panels and components are installed into the wall or ceiling, the components are automatically aligned with respect to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: Scott Struthers, Ray Call, Geoff Spencer, Greg Fetter
  • Publication number: 20090064629
    Abstract: A panel with multiple openings and brackets can be used to flush-mount multiple components in a wallboard. The panel is installed flush with the wallboard and the junction between the panel and the wallboard is plastered or drywalled to create a uniform appearance. Wall-mounted components can then be installed into the brackets into openings that have been pre-measured and cut to ensure that the components are aligned with precision relative to one another before installation even begins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: Scott Struthers, Ray Call, Geoff Spencer, Greg Fetter
  • Publication number: 20090049791
    Abstract: A wall-mounted component can be flush-mounted into a wallboard by first installing a panel with a receiver bracket flush into a wallboard. Once the panel is installed, the component can be inserted into the receiver bracket at which point a locking mechanism automatically or manually engages to lock the component into the wall. The locking mechanism is concealed from view so that a casual observer does not see how the component is affixed to the wall, yet is accessible from the wall's exterior for routine service and maintenance, as well as reinstallation of updated components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2008
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventors: Scott Struthers, Ray Call, Geoff Spencer, Greg Fetter
  • Publication number: 20050100450
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for pumping fluids at desired average flow rates by applying a predetermined force to a pump chamber and pulsing an outlet valve of the pump chamber to deliver a fluid therefrom. In some embodiments, pump chambers are provided within removable pumping cartridges that are constructed and configured to be coupled to a reusable pump drive component. In other embodiments, the pumping cartridges include multiple pump chambers, which pump chambers are operated so that a pump flow rate of one pump chamber is a predetermined fraction of the pump flow rate of another pump chamber within the pumping cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2004
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Applicant: DEKA Products Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Robert Bryant, Larry Gray, Geoff Spencer