Patents by Inventor James R. Dan

James R. Dan 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).

  • Rear projection display system for a vehicle
    Patent number: 9363461
    Abstract: A rear projection display system for a vehicle including a pico projector; and, a retractable pico rear projector screen operatively connected to the pico projector. In one embodiment, a common housing contains the pico projector and the retractable pico rear projector screen. In another embodiment the pico projector is mounted within the protective covering. In some embodiments the rear projector screen is motor driven and in other embodiments it operated by hand. The present invention is particularly advantageous in an aircraft environment where size and weight considerations are imperative.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.
    Inventors: David F. Little, James R. Dan, Timothy J. Bohr
  • Front projection display system for a vehicle
    Patent number: 8789954
    Abstract: A front projection display system for a vehicle including a pico projector including keystone correction; and, a retractable pico front projector screen operatively connected to the pico projector. In one embodiment, a common housing contains the pico projector and the retractable pico front projector screen. In another embodiment the pico projector is mounted within the protective covering. In some embodiments the front projector screen is motor driven and in other embodiments it operated by hand. The present invention is particularly advantageous in an aircraft environment where size and weight considerations are imperative.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven C. Atkins, Chris A. Jameson, Timothy J. Bohr, James R. Dan, David F. Little, Alfred S. Alvarado
  • On-board entertainment display retractor safety device
    Patent number: 6997301
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a clutch assembly having a housing, rotational arm and torque spring, in combination with a position sensor, such that excessive movement or obstruction within the path of the display assembly during deployment, as predefined by the system designer, results in stowage of a deployed on-board entertainment system display assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: Rockwell Collins
    Inventors: Steven S. Seeley, James R. Dan, Steven C. Olauson
  • In-flight entertainment LCD monitor housing multi-purpose latch
    Patent number: 6561600
    Abstract: An on-board entertainment display housing system for mounting flat panel displays, incorporating a plurality of interlocking extensions on a pair of mated panels coupled via a cam lock that provides operational support and rapid maintenance access to the flat panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Inventors: S. Scott Seeley, Gerald E. Lester, Richard C. Mell, Stephen R. Boss, James R. Dan
  • BI-directional shock isolation mounting system and method
    Patent number: 5559671
    Abstract: An apparatus shock isolation mounting system includes an apparatus, a base, and an apparatus chassis that carries the apparatus and is vertically slidable with respect to the base. A pair of oppositely disposed, self-centering preloaded springs with internal guide rods are attached between the apparatus chassis and the base. A pair of shock dampers are attached between the apparatus chassis and the base at different locations. The preloaded springs and the shock dampers cooperate to prevent damage to the apparatus by vibration and shock loadings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1996
    Assignee: Hughes Aircraft Company
    Inventors: James R. Dan, Charles R. Caverley, Steven A. Schechter, Steven S. Seeley, Chris A. Jameson, David A. Lee