Patents by Inventor James L. Taylor
James L. Taylor 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: 11941332Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to space model generation. A computing platform may receive space program data identifying parameters of a physical space. The computing platform may load a geometry model defining a plurality of design rules. The computing platform may generate space models for the physical space based on the space program data and the geometry model. Based on the geometry model, the computing platform may produce a score for each space model. Based on the scores, the computing platform may produce a ranked list of space models. The computing platform may generate user interface data comprising the ranked list of space models. The computing platform may send the user interface data comprising the ranked list of space models, which may cause a user computing device to display a user interface including a portion of the ranked list of space models.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2022Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.Inventors: Dudley E. Whitney, James L Van Dragt, Christopher J. Rysko, Cindy Y. Vannoy, Christopher L Taylor
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Patent number: 7882207Abstract: A method of transmitting one or more data streams to a mobile terminal having multiple network connections, the method comprising: sending the one or more data streams from a correspondent host to a home agent located in the home network of the mobile terminal, the mobile terminal sending a request for the data stream to be transmitted by the correspondent host and the mobile terminal communicating with the home agent to transmit the network location of the mobile terminal to the home agent, and then forwarding the one or more data streams via the foreign agent to the mobile terminal. The mobile terminal communicates network connectivity data to the home agent and the forwarding of the one or more data streams is dependent upon the network connectivity data received by the home agent.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2000Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: British Telecommunications public limited companyInventors: Richard J Titmuss, Caroline Am Lebre, James L Taylor
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Patent number: 7263865Abstract: A self-powered electric lock includes a lock bolt and a first engagement element having disengaged and engageable positions. An electric actuator includes an output operative to move the first engagement element to its engageable position. A manually operated rotatable member is operatively coupled to the first engagement element when the first engagement element is in its engageable position. A lock bolt drive mechanism is coupled to the lock bolt and to the first engagement element when the first engagement element is in its engageable position. The movable output moves the first engagement element to its engageable position upon input of correct electronic data. An electricity generator is coupled to the manually operated rotatable member. The electricity powers the electric actuator and an electronic data input device. The manually operated rotatable member is also used to actuate the lock bolt drive mechanism and retract the lock bolt.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2006Date of Patent: September 4, 2007Assignee: C&M Technology, Inc.Inventors: J. Clayton Miller, Michael Harvey, James L. Taylor, Thomas Clark, Gerry Dawson
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Patent number: 7035246Abstract: Synchronization is maintained among a plurality of network devices having local clocks that participate in a network. A first packet is broadcast from a first network device to other network devices that participate in the network. The first packet includes a global time reference derived from the local clock of the first network device. The clocks of the network devices that receive the first packet are adjusted to be closer to the local clock of the first network device. A first network local time reference and a second network local time reference may be maintained for a device that participates in a first network and a second network. A free running clock is maintained on the device. The difference between the free running clock and a first network global time reference is determined. A first network offset is calculated to account for the difference between the free running clock and the first network global time reference.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2001Date of Patent: April 25, 2006Assignee: Pulse-LINK, Inc.Inventor: James L. Taylor
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Patent number: 6813917Abstract: A self-powered electric lock includes a lock bolt and a first engagement element having disengaged and engageable positions. An electric actuator includes an output operative to move the first engagement element to its engageable position. A manually operated rotatable member is operatively coupled to the first engagement element when the first engagement element is in its engageable position. A lock bolt drive mechanism is coupled to the lock bolt and to the first engagement element when the first engagement element is in its engageable position. The movable output moves the first engagement element to its engageable position upon input of correct electronic data. An electricity generator is coupled to the manually operated rotatable member. The electricity powers the electric actuator and an electronic data input device. The manually operated rotatable member is also used to actuate the lock bolt drive mechanism and retract the lock bolt.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2003Date of Patent: November 9, 2004Assignee: C&M Technology, Inc.Inventors: J. Clayton Miller, Michael Harvey, James L. Taylor, Thomas Clark, Gerry Dawson
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Publication number: 20030172694Abstract: A self-powered electric lock includes a lock bolt and a first engagement element having disengaged and engageable positions. An electric actuator includes an output operative to move the first engagement element to its engageable position. A manually operated rotatable member is operatively coupled to the first engagement element when the first engagement element is in its engageable position. A lock bolt drive mechanism is coupled to the lock bolt and to the first engagement element when the first engagement element is in its engageable position. The movable output moves the first engagement element to its engageable position upon input of correct electronic data. An electricity generator is coupled to the manually operated rotatable member. The electricity powers the electric actuator and an electronic data input device. The manually operated rotatable member is also used to actuate the lock bolt drive mechanism and retract the lock bolt.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2003Publication date: September 18, 2003Applicant: C&M Technology, Inc.Inventors: J. Clayton Miller, Michael Harvey, James L. Taylor, Thomas Clark, Gerry Dawson
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Publication number: 20030072273Abstract: A decentralized network that transmit data between devices using UWB signals. A device needing a data transmission participates in a contention phase after the system is idle for a predetermined amount of time. The device then generates a packet that includes a control header having synchronization data and transmits the packet to a receiving device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2002Publication date: April 17, 2003Inventors: G. Roberto Aiello, James L. Taylor, Minnie Ho
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Patent number: 6546769Abstract: A self-powered electric lock includes a lock bolt and a first engagement element having disengaged and engageable positions. An electric actuator includes an output operative to move the first engagement element to its engageable position. A manually operated rotatable member is operatively coupled to the first engagement element when the first engagement element is in its engageable position. A lock bolt drive mechanism is coupled to the lock bolt and to the first engagement element when the first engagement element is in its engageable position. The movable output moves the first engagement element to its engageable position upon input of correct electronic data. An electricity generator is coupled to the manually operated rotatable member. The electricity powers the electric actuator and an electronic data input device. The manually operated rotatable member is also used to actuate the lock bolt drive mechanism and retract the lock bolt.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2001Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: C&M Technology, Inc.Inventors: J. Clayton Miller, Michael Harvey, James L. Taylor, Thomas Clark, Gerry Dawson
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Publication number: 20020131398Abstract: Synchronization is maintained among a plurality of network devices having local clocks that participate in a network. A first packet is broadcast from a first network device to other network devices that participate in the network. The first packet includes a global time reference derived from the local clock of the first network device. The clocks of the network devices that receive the first packet are adjusted to be closer to the local clock of the first network device. A first network local time reference and a second network local time reference may be maintained for a device that participates in a first network and a second network. A free running clock is maintained on the device. The difference between the free running clock and a first network global time reference is determined. A first network offset is calculated to account for the difference between the free running clock and the first network global time reference.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2001Publication date: September 19, 2002Applicant: FantasmaInventor: James L. Taylor
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Publication number: 20020073753Abstract: A locking mechanism for a safe container of valuable or dangerous items has an engagement element movable from a disengaged position to an engageable position thereof solely upon receipt of a controlled small predetermined amount of electrical power. When the engagement element is thus put in its engageable position, a manually operated element engages therewith and, under the influence of a further manual force input by a user, manually moves the engagement element to forcibly drive a lock-bolt from a locking position to an unlocking position thereof. In one aspect of the invention, the engagement element is connected to the rotor of a low power, low-friction electric motor having at least two magnetic detents, respectively corresponding to the disengaged and engageable positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2001Publication date: June 20, 2002Applicant: C&M Technology, Inc.Inventors: J. Clayton Miller, Michael Harvey, James L. Taylor, Thomas Clark, Gerry Dawson
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Patent number: 6314773Abstract: A locking mechanism adapted to be placed in locked and unlocked positions. The locking mechanism includes a lock-bolt mounted for movement between locked and unlocked positions and a first engagement element having disengaged and engageable positions. An electric actuator having a movable output drives the first engagement element to the engageable position. A manually operated second engagement element can be engaged with the first engagement element in its engageable position. A lock-bolt drive mechanism is operatively coupled between the lock-bolt and the first engagement element. A slidable element responds to a movement of the manually operated second engagement element and slides linearly between engaged and disengaged positions. The slidable element cooperates with the lock-bolt drive mechanism to enable manual movement of the lock-bolt between the locked and unlocked positions thereof such that the disengaged position of the slidable element corresponds to the locked position of the lock-bolt.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1999Date of Patent: November 13, 2001Assignee: C&M Technology, Inc.Inventors: J. Clayton Miller, Michael Harvey, James L. Taylor, Thomas Clark, Gerry Dawson
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Patent number: 5960655Abstract: A safe locking mechanism has an engagement element movable from a disengaged position to an engageable position in response to a small amount of electrical power. When in its engageable position a mechanical linkage assembly is driven by the engagement element to unlock a lock-bolt. The mechanical linkage assembly includes a low inertia pivoting cam which interacts with a lock lever of the locking mechanism to move it to an unlocking state. Electrical power is generated solely while the user manually inputs a combination code, and a microprocessor controls storage and delivery of this power to put the engagement element into its engageable position. Once the desired engagement is obtained, the lock-bolt is moved from its locking to its unlocking position manually. Subsequent unlocking requires another entry of the code input.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 1997Date of Patent: October 5, 1999Assignee: C&M Technology, Inc.Inventors: J. Clayton Miller, Michael Harvey, James L. Taylor, Thomas Clark, Gerry Dawson
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Patent number: 5874966Abstract: A data processing system graphical user interface that is customizable to any user-selected color bitmap image is provided. According to the present invention, a user-selected color bitmap image containing a plurality of major objects is imported into the data processing system and set as a scene for the data processing system's graphical user interface. Major objects in the scene are then automatically identified, wherein a major object is one having a plurality of pixels of a selected characteristic. An identified major object is then selected and associated with a set of data, such that when the major object is subsequently selected, a particular data processing system operation is automatically performed utilizing the associated data set.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 1995Date of Patent: February 23, 1999Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Joseph C. Polimeni, James L. Taylor
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Patent number: 5837128Abstract: A method is disclosed for optimizing the pressure drop in the catalytic conversion of a feed in a bed of catalyst particles in a vertically arranged reactor by grading the catalyst particles within the bed by pressure drop.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 1996Date of Patent: November 17, 1998Assignee: Amoco CorporationInventors: George A. Huff, Jr., Frederick T. Clark, James L. Taylor
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Patent number: 5794756Abstract: A conveyor system useful for conveying food packages from a packaging machine includes a first conveyor for receiving the packages seriatim and conveying the packages toward a second conveyor. The first conveyor includes sensors and ejection mechanism for ejecting packages which are too long, attached to each other or of insufficient weight. A sensor at the discharge end of the first conveyor controls operation of an indexable second conveyor having a conveyor member with spaced apart partitions defining slots for receiving each package. The system includes a transfer mechanism comprising a rake mounted above the second conveyor on a linear bearing assembly with a rack and pinion drive and a pneumatic actuator for lowering, translating, retracting and returning the rake to a starting position. The third conveyor includes an endless conveyor belt connected to a drive motor which operates in timed relationship to the transfer mechanism to transfer laterally spaced rows of packages from the second conveyor.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 1996Date of Patent: August 18, 1998Assignee: Project Services Group, Inc.Inventors: James L. Taylor, Johnny A. Alanis, Mark S. Boswell
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Patent number: 5720194Abstract: A safe locking mechanism has an engagement element movable from a disengaged position to an engageable position in response to a small amount of electrical power. When in its engageable position a mechanical linkage assembly is driven by the engagement element to unlock a lock-bolt. The mechanical linkage assembly includes a low inertia pivoting cam which interacts with a lock lever of the locking mechanism to move it to an unlocking state. Electrical power is generated solely while the user manually inputs a combination code, and a microprocessor controls storage and delivery of this power to put the engagement element into its engageable position. Once the desired engagement is obtained, the lock-bolt is moved from its locking to its unlocking position manually. Subsequent unlocking requires another entry of the code input.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 1996Date of Patent: February 24, 1998Assignee: C & M Technology, Inc.Inventors: J. Clayton Miller, Michael Harvey, James L. Taylor, Thomas Clark, Gerry Dawson
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Patent number: 5715716Abstract: A safe locking mechanism has an engagement element movable from a disengaged position to an engageable position in response to a small amount of electrical power. When in its engageable position a mechanical linkage assembly is driven by the engagement element to unlock a lock-bolt. The mechanical linkage assembly includes a low inertia pivoting cam which interacts with a lock lever of the locking mechanism to move it to an unlocking state. Electrical power is generated solely while the user manually inputs a combination code, and a microprocessor controls storage and delivery of this power to put the engagement element into its engageable position. Once the desired engagement is obtained, the lock-bolt is moved from its locking to its unlocking position manually. Subsequent unlocking requires another entry of the code input.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 1996Date of Patent: February 10, 1998Assignee: C & M Technology, Inc.Inventors: J. Clayton Miller, Michael Harvey, James L. Taylor, Thomas Clark, Gerry Dawson
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Patent number: 5653135Abstract: A safe locking mechanism has an engagement element movable from a disengaged position to an engageable position in response to a small amount of electrical power. When in its engageable position a mechanical linkage assembly is driven by the engagement element to unlock a lock-bolt. The mechanical linkage assembly includes a low inertia pivoting cam which interacts with a lock lever of the locking mechanism to move it to an unlocking state. Electrical power is generated solely while the user manually inputs a combination code, and a microprocessor controls storage and delivery of this power to put the engagement element into its engageable position. Once the desired engagement is obtained, the lock-bolt is moved from its locking to its unlocking position manually. Subsequent unlocking requires another entry of the code input.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: August 5, 1997Assignee: C & M Technology, Inc.Inventors: J. Clayton Miller, Michael Harvey, James L. Taylor, Thomas Clark, Gerry Dawson
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Patent number: 5487290Abstract: A safe locking mechanism has an engagement element movable from a disengaged position to an engageable position in response to a small amount of electrical power. When in its engageable position a manually operated element moves the engagement element to unlock a lock-bolt. In one embodiment, the engagement element is connected to the rotor of a low power, low-friction electric motor having magnetic detents corresponding to the disengaged and engageable positions. Electrical power is generated solely while the user manually inputs a combination code, and a microprocessor controls storage and delivery of this power to put the engagement element into its engageable position. Once the desired engagement is obtained, the lock-bolt is moved from its locking to its unlocking position manually. Subsequent unlocking requires another entry of the code input.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 1995Date of Patent: January 30, 1996Assignee: C & M Technology, Inc.Inventors: J. Clayton Miller, Michael Harvey, James L. Taylor, Thomas Clark, Gerry Dawson
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Patent number: D770880Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2015Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: Bullseye SD Locks LLCInventor: James L Taylor