Patents by Inventor Gerald Davis

Gerald 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).

  • Publication number: 20200048581
    Abstract: An aqueous cleaning composition, which may be suitable for use in cleaning hard surfaces, is described. The aqueous cleaning composition includes an ionic liquid, a surfactant, a quaternary ammonium antimicrobial surfactant, and a substantial amount of water. The ionic liquid includes an N-alkyl-N,N-bis(polyethoxyethanol)-N-aliphatic ammonium salt. Other than an optional fragrance component, the cleaning composition typically is substantially free of volatile organic compounds. The cleaning compositions may also include a chelating agent, such as an aminopolycarboxylate chelating agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2017
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Applicant: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald Davis, Art Daniels Sutton, Jr., Michael Scott Haas
  • Patent number: 9417109
    Abstract: Disclosed is a rotary valve and rotary disk fluid dispensing system that sanitizes valve ports using UV radiation during non-use. Steam and ozinated water can also be used for stripping and disinfecting portions of the dispenser that can be accessed by the public. The system also uses detectors including hall detectors and a camera to inspect for blockage of valve ports, tampering or improper operation of the rotary valve disc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Watermill Express, LLC
    Inventors: John J. Kolber, Donald P. Dolifka, Gerald Davis
  • Patent number: 8705762
    Abstract: An automotive server arrangement includes an infotainment head unit disposed in a passenger compartment of a vehicle. An antenna is associated with the vehicle. At least one audio speaker is associated with the passenger compartment of the vehicle. A network server is disposed in-between the head unit and the antenna. The network server includes a processor and an amplifier disposed within a common housing. The amplifier drives at least one audio speaker. The processor is connected to the head unit and to the antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
    Inventor: Gerald Davis
  • Publication number: 20140050152
    Abstract: An automotive server arrangement includes an infotainment head unit disposed in a passenger compartment of a vehicle. An antenna is associated with the vehicle. At least one audio speaker is associated with the passenger compartment of the vehicle. A network server is disposed in-between the head unit and the antenna. The network server includes a processor and an amplifier disposed within a common housing. The amplifier drives at least one audio speaker. The processor is connected to the head unit and to the antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
    Inventor: GERALD DAVIS
  • Publication number: 20140014228
    Abstract: Disclosed is a rotary valve and rotary disk fluid dispensing system that sanitizes valve ports using UV radiation during non-use. Steam and ozinated water can also be used for stripping and disinfecting portions of the dispenser that can be accessed by the public. The system also uses detectors including hall detectors and a camera to inspect for blockage of valve ports, tampering or improper operation of the rotary valve disc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventors: John J. Kolber, Donald P. Dolifka, Gerald Davis
  • Patent number: 8511349
    Abstract: Disclosed is a rotary valve and rotary disk fluid dispensing system that sanitizes valve ports using UV radiation during non-use. Steam and ozinated water can also be used for stripping and disinfecting portions of the dispenser that can be accessed by the public. The system also uses detectors including hall detectors and a camera to inspect for blockage of valve ports, tampering or improper operation of the rotary valve disc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Watermill Express, LLC
    Inventors: John J. Kolber, Donald P. Dolifka, Gerald Davis
  • Patent number: 8418329
    Abstract: A cremation urn includes a base and a lid. The base has a wall defining an opening through the wall. The wall has an internal surface and an external surface. The wall defines a rim. The lid includes a cover for engagement with the base and an integral catch. The catch includes a protrusion extending from the cover and sized to fit into the opening to selectively secure the lid to the base. The protrusion includes a wall engaging surface for engaging the wall and an external surface extending from the wall engaging surface in a direction opposed to the cover, the wall engaging surface having a width less than a length of the external surface in a direction opposed to the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Vandor Corporation
    Inventors: Gerald Davis, Gary L. Cox
  • Patent number: 8347467
    Abstract: A casket arrangement includes a casket body, a first lid portion, and a second lid portion. The casket body is in the form of an open top box with a bottom, side walls or panels, and end walls or panels. The second lid portion includes a tab configured to fit under a top panel of the first lid portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Vandor Corporation
    Inventors: Gerald Davis, Chad L. Eversole, Gary L. Cox
  • Publication number: 20120168026
    Abstract: Disclosed is a rotary valve and rotary disk fluid dispensing system that sanitizes valve ports using UV radiation during non-use. Steam and ozinated water can also be used for stripping and disinfecting portions of the dispenser that can be accessed by the public. The system also uses detectors including hall detectors and a camera to inspect for blockage of valve ports, tampering or improper operation of the rotary valve disc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2012
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: WATERMILL EXPRESS, LLC
    Inventors: John J. Kolber, Donald P. Dolifka, Gerald Davis
  • Patent number: 8156968
    Abstract: Disclosed is a rotary valve and rotary disk fluid dispensing system that sanitizes valve ports using UV radiation during non-use. Steam and ozinated water can also be used for stripping and disinfecting portions of the dispenser that can be accessed by the public. The system also uses detectors including hall detectors and a camera to inspect for blockage of valve ports, tampering or improper operation of the rotary valve disc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Watermill Express, LLC
    Inventors: John J. Kolber, Donald P. Dolifka, Gerald Davis
  • Publication number: 20120027221
    Abstract: An automotive server arrangement includes an infotainment head unit disposed in a passenger compartment of a vehicle. An antenna is associated with the vehicle. At least one audio speaker is associated with the passenger compartment of the vehicle. A network server is disposed in-between the head unit and the antenna. The network server includes a processor and an amplifier disposed within a common housing. The amplifier drives at least one audio speaker. The processor is connected to the head unit and to the antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2010
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
    Inventor: Gerald Davis
  • Publication number: 20110005048
    Abstract: A cremation urn includes a base and a lid. The base has a wall defining an opening through the wall. The wall has an internal surface and an external surface. The wall defines a rim. The lid includes a cover for engagement with the base and an integral catch. The catch includes a protrusion extending from the cover and sized to fit into the opening to selectively secure the lid to the base. The protrusion includes a wall engaging surface for engaging the wall and an external surface extending from the wall engaging surface in a direction opposed to the cover, the wall engaging surface having a width less than a length of the external surface in a direction opposed to the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: VANDOR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gerald Davis, Gary L. Cox
  • Publication number: 20110000059
    Abstract: A casket arrangement includes a casket body, a first lid portion, and a second lid portion. The casket body is in the form of an open top box with a bottom, side walls or panels, and end walls or panels. The second lid portion includes a tab configured to fit under a top panel of the first lid portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2010
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Applicant: VANDOR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gerald Davis, Chad L. Eversole, Gary L. Cox
  • Publication number: 20100313396
    Abstract: A casket includes a lid and a container. The container is configured to receive the lid in a first configuration for shipping, and in a second configuration for funereal purposes. In general, the lid in the first configuration is detached and inverted with respect to the second configuration, particularly when the lid is closed in the second configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: VANDOR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gary L. Cox, Gerald Davis
  • Patent number: 7591097
    Abstract: A wall-mounted cabinet style display case for displaying an athletic uniform jersey neatly inside. The back frame of the cabinet is fastened to the wall first. The back frame has a flat open pocket inside and the jersey is neatly displayed by hanging the jersey on uniform specific shaped hangers and folding the jersey inside and around the pocket for proper jersey display length. A completely removable front frame fastens to the back frame by first latching the top back of the front frame to the top of the back frame. The front frame is secured using metal plates on the back of the front frame and opposable magnets located on the back frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Caseworks International, Inc.
    Inventors: Norman H. Alman, Steve Block, Gerald Davis
  • Patent number: 7469643
    Abstract: There is disclosed a reusable shipping pallet formed from plastic parts and a method of assembling the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Inventors: Richard Belle Isle, Gerald Davis
  • Publication number: 20080180003
    Abstract: A wall-mounted cabinet style display case for displaying an athletic uniform jersey neatly inside. The back frame of the cabinet is fastened to the wall first. The back frame has a flat open pocket inside and the jersey is neatly displayed by hanging the jersey on uniform specific shaped hangers and folding the jersey inside and around the pocket for proper jersey display length. A completely removable front frame fastens to the back frame by first latching the top back of the front frame to the top of the back frame. The front frame is secured using metal plates on the back of the front frame and opposable magnets located on the back frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Applicant: CASEWORKS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Norman H. Alman, Steve Block, Gerald Davis
  • Publication number: 20080073287
    Abstract: Disclosed is a rotary valve and rotary disk fluid dispensing system that sanitizes valve ports using UV radiation during non-use. Steam and ozinated water can also be used for stripping and disinfecting portions of the dispenser that can be accessed by the public. The system also uses detectors including hall detectors and a camera to inspect for blockage of valve ports, tampering or improper operation of the rotary valve disc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Inventors: John Kolber, Donald Dolifka, Gerald Davis
  • Patent number: D604546
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: Caseworks International, Inc.
    Inventors: Norman H. Alman, Steve Block, Gerald Davis
  • Patent number: D671934
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Caseworks International, Inc.
    Inventors: Norman H. Alman, Steve Block, Gerald Davis