Patents by Inventor Ian A. Laity
Ian A. Laity 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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Publication number: 20240152969Abstract: A portable projection turret deployment is provided with a media projection subsystem (MPS). The MPS has a display surface aligned in a vertical plane, as is conventional. At a first time, the MPS display surface is rotated to align in a first horizontal direction, as viewed from a plan (top-down) perspective. Alternatively stated, a horizontal direction is the direction that the MPS display screen faces, or the direction in which the MPS projects visual information. At a second time, the MPS display surface is rotated in a second horizontal direction. The first horizontal direction may be orthogonal to the second horizontal direction. In one aspect, the MPS display surface can be rotated in a plurality of horizontal directions. In another aspect, the MPS display surface can be rotated (spun) in a horizontal circle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2024Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Peter Ta, Gerald Maliszewski, Ian Laity, Mark Graham
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Publication number: 20240074010Abstract: Devices disclosed herein reduce splattering of food/beverage material on interior cooking appliance surfaces. A splatter-reducing device of the present technology may comprise: (1) a magnetic member magnetically coupled to an interior ceiling surface of a cooking appliance, the magnetic member comprising a magnet and a first coupling component affixed to a bottom surface of the magnet; (2) a support frame comprising a second coupling component removably coupled to the first coupling component such that the support frame is suspended within the cooking appliance; and (3) a splatter-reducing shroud supported by the support frame and shaped to enclose a central region for placing food or liquid heated within the cooking appliance. The splatter-reducing shroud (e.g., a disposable or washable material such as absorbent paper) may absorb or deflect ejected food or beverage material before the material can splatter on an interior surface of the cooking appliance.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Martin KEEN, Ian LAITY
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Patent number: 9565030Abstract: A system for testing a wireless access device having a plurality of radio modules is provided. The system includes a housing having an interior chamber. The interior chamber is adapted to receive a wireless access device. A plurality of probes are positioned for respective alignment with an antenna of a corresponding radio module of the wireless access device. The plurality of probes are adapted to receive radio signals from the wireless access device.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2011Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: Xirrus, Inc.Inventors: Abraham Hartenstein, Ian A. Laity, Steven Smith, Andrew Little, Steven Krattiger
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Patent number: 9491638Abstract: A system of at least one wireless access device in a local area network (LAN) having a plurality of transceivers. Each transceiver has a directional antenna positioned in a substantially circular array to communicate signals with a plurality of stations in a corresponding sector. Each sector defines a portion of a coverage area surrounding the wireless access device. The wireless access device has a network interface to a data network, and an array controller to control communication of data between the stations and the transceivers, and between the transceivers and the network interface. The array controller is configured to modify channel assignments so as to minimize channel interference dynamically.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2014Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: Xirrus, Inc.Inventors: Steve Smith, Dirk Ion Gates, Ian Laity, Michael R. Conley, Michael De La Garrigue, Kurt Sauter
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Publication number: 20140226462Abstract: A system of at least one wireless access device in a local area network (LAN) having a plurality of transceivers. Each transceiver has a directional antenna positioned in a substantially circular array to communicate signals with a plurality of stations in a corresponding sector. Each sector defines a portion of a coverage area surrounding the wireless access device. The wireless access device has a network interface to a data networks and an array controller to control communication of data between the stations and the transceivers, and between the transceivers and the network interface. The array controller is configured to modify channel assignments so as to minimize channel interference dynamically.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2014Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: XIRRUS, INC.Inventors: STEVE SMITH, DIRK ION GATES, IAN LAITY, MICHAEL R. CONLEY, MICHAEL DE LA GARRIGUE, KURT SAUTER
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Patent number: 8665851Abstract: A system of at least one wireless access device in a local area network (LAN) having a plurality of transceivers. Each transceiver has a directional antenna positioned in a substantially circular array to communicate signals with a plurality of stations in a corresponding sector. Each sector defines a portion of a coverage area surrounding the wireless access device. The wireless access device has a network interface to a data network, and an array controller to control communication of data between the stations and the transceivers, and between the transceivers and the network interface. The array controller is configured to modify channel assignments so as to minimize channel interference dynamically.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2012Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Xirrus, Inc.Inventors: Steve Smith, Dirk Ion Gates, Ian Laity, Michael R. Conley, Michael de la Garrigue, Kurt Sauter
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Patent number: 8665850Abstract: A wireless access device in a local area network (LAN) having a plurality of transceivers. Each transceiver has a directional antenna positioned in a substantially circular array to communicate signals with a plurality of stations in a corresponding sector. Each sector defines a portion of a coverage area surrounding the wireless access device. The wireless access device has a network interface to a data network, and an array controller to control communication of data between the stations and the transceivers, and between the transceivers and the network interface. The array controller is configured to modify channel assignments so as to minimize channel interference dynamically.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2012Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Xirrus, Inc.Inventors: Steve Smith, Dirk Ion Gates, Ian Laity, Michael R. Conley, Michael de la Garrigue, Kurt Sauter
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Publication number: 20130121327Abstract: A wireless access device in a local area network (LAN) having a plurality of transceivers. Each transceiver has a directional antenna positioned in a substantially circular array to communicate signals with a plurality of stations in a corresponding sector. Each sector defines a portion of a coverage area surrounding the wireless access device. The wireless access device has a network interface to a data network, and an array controller to control communication of data between the stations and the transceivers, and between the transceivers and the network interface. The array controller is configured to modify channel assignments so as to minimize channel interference dynamically.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2012Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: Xirus, Inc.Inventors: Steve Smith, Dirk Ion Gates, Ian Laity, Michael R. Conley, Michael de la Garrigue, Kurt Sauter
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Publication number: 20130121328Abstract: A system of at least one wireless access device in a local area network (LAN) having a plurality of transceivers. Each transceiver has a directional antenna positioned in a substantially circular array to communicate signals with a plurality of stations in a corresponding sector. Each sector defines a portion of a coverage area surrounding the wireless access device. The wireless access device has a network interface to a data network, and an array controller to control communication of data between the stations and the transceivers, and between the transceivers and the network interface. The array controller is configured to modify channel assignments so as to minimize channel interference dynamically.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2012Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: Xirrus, Inc.Inventors: Steve Smith, Dirk Ion Gates, Ian Laity, Michael R. Conley, Michael de la Garrigue, Kurt Sauter
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Publication number: 20120230307Abstract: A wireless access device in a local area network (LAN) having a plurality of transceivers. Each transceiver has a directional antenna positioned in a substantially circular array to communicate signals with a plurality of stations in a corresponding sector. Each sector defines a portion of a coverage area surrounding the wireless access device. The wireless access device has a network interface to a data network, and an array controller to control communication of data between the stations and the transceivers, and between the transceivers and the network interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2011Publication date: September 13, 2012Inventors: STEVE SMITH, Dirk Ion Gates, Ian Laity, Michael R. Conley, Michael De La Garrigue, Kurt Sauter
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Publication number: 20120176906Abstract: A system for testing a wireless access device having a plurality of radio modules is provided. The system includes a housing having an interior chamber. The interior chamber is adapted to receive a wireless access device. A plurality of probes are positioned for respective alignment with an antenna of a corresponding radio module of the wireless access device. The plurality of probes are adapted to receive radio signals from the wireless access device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2011Publication date: July 12, 2012Inventors: Abraham Hartenstein, Ian A. Laity, Steven Smith, Andrew Little, Steven Krattiger
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Patent number: 8160036Abstract: A wireless access device in a local area network (LAN) having a plurality of transceivers. Each transceiver has a directional antenna positioned in a substantially circular array to communicate signals with a plurality of stations in a corresponding sector. Each sector defines a portion of a coverage area surrounding the wireless access device. The wireless access device has a network interface to a data network, and an array controller to control communication of data between the stations and the transceivers, and between the transceivers and the network interface.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2006Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Xirrus, Inc.Inventors: Steve Smith, Dirk Ion Gates, Ian Laity, Michael R. Conley, Michael De La Garrigue, Kurt Sauter
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Publication number: 20090022114Abstract: A wireless access device in a local area network (LAN) having a plurality of transceivers. Each transceiver has a directional antenna positioned in a substantially circular array to communicate signals with a plurality of stations in a corresponding sector. Each sector defines a portion of a coverage area surrounding the wireless access device. The wireless access device has a network interface to a data network, and an array controller to control communication of data between the stations and the transceivers, and between the transceivers and the network interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2006Publication date: January 22, 2009Inventors: Steve Smith, Dirk Ion Gates, Ian Laity, Michael R. Conley, Michael De La Garrigue, Kurt Sauter
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Patent number: 7038138Abstract: A network communications system is provided for allowing a group of computer users in a conference room or similar small work environment to access an Ethernet local area network (LAN) and to provide peer-to-peer group networking without connection to a backbone network. The system includes multiple (for example, 4 or 8) client computer ports each including a removable spring loaded cable dispenser carrying an extendible/retractable Category 5 LAN cable terminated with an RJ-45 plug for connection to a client computer's network adapter. Combined power/Ethernet LAN cables connect the system to an enterprise network and to a source of electrical power, and permit cascading of up to three 8-port systems. In use, a computer user pulls out the cable from one of the client ports and inserts the RJ-45 plug into the RJ-45 jack on the network adapter carried by the computer. After completion of the networking session, the user unplugs the cable which is automatically retracted by the spring loaded cable reel.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2004Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Ian Laity, James R. Bauder, Franklin E. McLinn
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Patent number: 6934788Abstract: A user configurable, modular port expansion system allows the user of a host system such as a USB-enabled personal computer to customize a desired configuration of one or more peripheral device modules without the use of cables between modules. The peripheral device modules are physically and electrically connectable to each other side-by-side between a hub end module and a power end module in any sequence so that there can be provided, within the limits of the host port specification, virtually any number of selected, expanded functions in any combination. The peripheral device modules may include, by way of example, a standard parallel DB-25 port module, a two-port serial PS/2 module, a two-port serial DB-9 module, a four- or seven-port USB hub, an RJ-11 Ethernet LAN module, and an RJ-11 modem module.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2002Date of Patent: August 23, 2005Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Ian A. Laity, Timothy J. Thornton, George Q. Gu
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Patent number: 6909046Abstract: A network communications system is provided for allowing a group of computer users in a conference room or similar small work environment to access an Ethernet local area network (LAN) and to provide peer-to-peer group networking without connection to a backbone network. The system includes multiple (for example, 4 or 8) client computer ports each including a removable spring loaded cable dispenser carrying an extendible/retractable Category 5 LAN cable terminated with an RJ-45 plug for connection to a client computer's network adapter. Combined power/Ethernet LAN cables connect the system to an enterprise network and to a source of electrical power, and permit cascading of up to three 8-port systems. In use, a computer user pulls out the cable from one of the client ports and inserts the RJ-45 plug into the RJ-45 jack on the network adapter carried by the computer. After completion of the networking session, the user unplugs the cable which is automatically retracted by the spring loaded cable reel.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2004Date of Patent: June 21, 2005Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Ian Laity, James R. Bauder, Franklin E. McLinn
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Publication number: 20050090151Abstract: A network communications system is provided for allowing a group of computer users in a conference room or similar small work environment to access an Ethernet local area network (LAN) and to provide peer-to-peer group networking without connection to a backbone network. The system includes multiple (for example, 4 or 8) client computer ports each including a removable spring loaded cable dispenser carrying an extendible/retractable Category 5 LAN cable terminated with an RJ-45 plug for connection to a client computer's network adapter. Combined power/Ethernet LAN cables connect the system to an enterprise network and to a source of electrical power, and permit cascading of up to three 8-port systems. In use, a computer user pulls out the cable from one of the client ports and inserts the RJ-45 plug into the RJ-45 jack on the network adapter carried by the computer. After completion of the networking session, the user unplugs the cable which is automatically retracted by the spring loaded cable reel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2004Publication date: April 28, 2005Inventors: Ian Laity, James Bauder, Franklin McLinn
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Patent number: 6780047Abstract: A network communications system is provided for allowing a group of computer users in a conference room or similar small work environment to access an Ethernet local area network (LAN) and to provide peer-to-peer group networking without connection to a backbone network. The system includes multiple (for example, 4 or 8) client computer ports each including a removable spring loaded cable dispenser carrying an extendible/retractable Category 5 LAN cable terminated with an RJ-45 plug for connection to a client computer's network adapter. Combined power/Ethernet LAN cables connect the system to an enterprise network and to a source of electrical power, and permit cascading of up to three 8-port systems. In use, a computer user pulls out the cable from one of the client ports and inserts the RJ-45 plug into the RJ-45 jack on the network adapter carried by the computer. After completion of the networking session, the user unplugs the cable which is automatically retracted by the spring loaded cable reel.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2000Date of Patent: August 24, 2004Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Ian Laity, James R. Bauder, Franklin E. McLinn
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Publication number: 20040157487Abstract: A network communications system is provided for allowing a group of computer users in a conference room or similar small work environment to access an Ethernet local area network (LAN) and to provide peer-to-peer group networking without connection to a backbone network.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2004Publication date: August 12, 2004Inventors: Ian Laity, James R. Bauder, Franklin E. McLinn
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Patent number: D502465Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2002Date of Patent: March 1, 2005Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Ian A. Laity, Michael R. Smither