Patents by Inventor Gregory Schafer

Gregory Schafer 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).

  • Magnetic latch for a display module
    Patent number: 10660225
    Abstract: A display module comprises a support structure, a plurality of light-emitting elements mounted to the support structure, and a latch assembly that includes a latch plate comprising a magnetically-engageable material, wherein the latch plate is moveable relative to the module support structure within a range of motion between a first position and a second position. The magnetically-engageable material of the latch plate forms a first magnetic attraction force between the latch plate and a support chassis mating structure when the latch plate is in the first position to at least partially secure the display module to the support chassis. A corresponding magnetic device can generate a second magnetic attraction force between the corresponding magnetic device and the latch plate that overcomes the first magnetic attraction force and moves the latch plate from the first position to the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: Daktronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Schafer, Ryan Hemiller
  • MAGNETIC LATCH FOR A DISPLAY MODULE
    Publication number: 20190208655
    Abstract: A display module comprises a support structure, a plurality of light-emitting elements mounted to the support structure, and a latch assembly that includes a latch plate comprising a magnetically-engageable material, wherein the latch plate is moveable relative to the module support structure within a range of motion between a first position and a second position. The magnetically-engageable material of the latch plate forms a first magnetic attraction force between the latch plate and a support chassis mating structure when the latch plate is in the first position to at least partially secure the display module to the support chassis. A corresponding magnetic device can generate a second magnetic attraction force between the corresponding magnetic device and the latch plate that overcomes the first magnetic attraction force and moves the latch plate from the first position to the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2018
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Gregory Schafer, Ryan Hemiller
  • Electrical control enclosure
    Patent number: D254002
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 22, 1980
    Inventor: Gregory Schafer