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).
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Patent number: 11932290Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving first Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) data associated with a railroad environment, extracting an asset from the first LiDAR data associated with the railroad environment, and superimposing the asset into a spatial model. The method also includes receiving a field indication associated with a modification to the railroad environment and modifying the spatial model in response to receiving the field indication associated with the modification to the railroad environment. The method further includes receiving second LiDAR data associated with the railroad environment and comparing the second LiDAR data to the modified spatial model.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: BNSF Railway CompanyInventors: Philip Gerald Davis, Ross Aaron Springer, Devin Scott Wagner, Jacob Scott Ford
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Publication number: 20220363296Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving first Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) data associated with a railroad environment, extracting an asset from the first LiDAR data associated with the railroad environment, and superimposing the asset into a spatial model. The method also includes receiving a field indication associated with a modification to the railroad environment and modifying the spatial model in response to receiving the field indication associated with the modification to the railroad environment. The method further includes receiving second LiDAR data associated with the railroad environment and comparing the second LiDAR data to the modified spatial model.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2022Publication date: November 17, 2022Applicant: BNSF Railway CompanyInventors: Philip Gerald Davis, Ross Aaron Springer, Devin Scott Wagner, Jacob Scott Ford
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Patent number: 11427232Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving first Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) data associated with a railroad environment, extracting an asset from the first LiDAR data associated with the railroad environment, and superimposing the asset into a spatial model. The method also includes receiving a field indication associated with a modification to the railroad environment and modifying the spatial model in response to receiving the field indication associated with the modification to the railroad environment. The method further includes receiving second LiDAR data associated with the railroad environment and comparing the second LiDAR data to the modified spatial model.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2019Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: BNSF Railway CompanyInventors: Philip Gerald Davis, Ross Aaron Springer, Devin Scott Wagner, Jacob Scott Ford
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Publication number: 20210114633Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving first Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) data associated with a railroad environment, extracting an asset from the first LiDAR data associated with the railroad environment, and superimposing the asset into a spatial model. The method also includes receiving a field indication associated with a modification to the railroad environment and modifying the spatial model in response to receiving the field indication associated with the modification to the railroad environment. The method further includes receiving second LiDAR data associated with the railroad environment and comparing the second LiDAR data to the modified spatial model.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2019Publication date: April 22, 2021Inventors: Philip Gerald Davis, Ross Aaron Springer, Devin Scott Wagner, Jacob Scott Ford
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Publication number: 20200048581Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2017Publication date: February 13, 2020Applicant: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Gerald Davis, Art Daniels Sutton, Jr., Michael Scott Haas
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Patent number: 9417109Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 17, 2013Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Watermill Express, LLCInventors: John J. Kolber, Donald P. Dolifka, Gerald Davis
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Patent number: 8705762Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 28, 2010Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North AmericaInventor: Gerald Davis
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Publication number: 20140050152Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2013Publication date: February 20, 2014Applicant: Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North AmericaInventor: GERALD DAVIS
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Publication number: 20140014228Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2013Publication date: January 16, 2014Inventors: John J. Kolber, Donald P. Dolifka, Gerald Davis
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Patent number: 8511349Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 15, 2012Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Watermill Express, LLCInventors: John J. Kolber, Donald P. Dolifka, Gerald Davis
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Patent number: 8418329Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 14, 2010Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Vandor CorporationInventors: Gerald Davis, Gary L. Cox
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Patent number: 8347467Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 6, 2010Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Vandor CorporationInventors: Gerald Davis, Chad L. Eversole, Gary L. Cox
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Publication number: 20120168026Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2012Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicant: WATERMILL EXPRESS, LLCInventors: John J. Kolber, Donald P. Dolifka, Gerald Davis
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Patent number: 8156968Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 27, 2007Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Watermill Express, LLCInventors: John J. Kolber, Donald P. Dolifka, Gerald Davis
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Publication number: 20120027221Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2010Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North AmericaInventor: Gerald Davis
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Publication number: 20110005048Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2010Publication date: January 13, 2011Applicant: VANDOR CORPORATIONInventors: Gerald Davis, Gary L. Cox
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Publication number: 20110000059Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: VANDOR CORPORATIONInventors: Gerald Davis, Chad L. Eversole, Gary L. Cox
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Publication number: 20100313396Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: VANDOR CORPORATIONInventors: Gary L. Cox, Gerald Davis
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Patent number: D604546Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2009Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Assignee: Caseworks International, Inc.Inventors: Norman H. Alman, Steve Block, Gerald Davis
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Patent number: D671934Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2011Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Caseworks International, Inc.Inventors: Norman H. Alman, Steve Block, Gerald Davis