Patents by Inventor James T. Clark

James T. Clark 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).

  • Patent number: 8410383
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a switch assembly including a lens having a hollow interior, a display at least partially received within the hollow interior of the lens, an actuator moveably engageable by the lens, and an elastomeric switch activatable by the actuator in response to movement of the lens. The elastomeric switch may include a circuit assembly, a sealing switch layer disposed over the circuit assembly, and an elastomeric switch member formed within the sealing switch layer that is actuatable by the movement of the lens for engagement with the circuit assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Advanced Input Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: James T. Clark, Peter R. Bokma, Chris Weber, Doug Krumpelman
  • Publication number: 20110048909
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a switch assembly including a lens having a hollow interior, a display at least partially received within the hollow interior of the lens, an actuator moveably engageable by the lens, and an elastomeric switch activatable by the actuator in response to movement of the lens. The elastomeric switch may include a circuit assembly, a sealing switch layer disposed over the circuit assembly, and an elastomeric switch member formed within the sealing switch layer that is actuatable by the movement of the lens for engagement with the circuit assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: ADVANCED INPUT DEVICES, INC.
    Inventors: James T. Clark, Peter R. Bokma, Chris Weber, Doug Krumpelman
  • Patent number: 7651144
    Abstract: A seal between a base structure and a slide out structure of a recreational vehicle includes a panel section mounted to the base structure, the panel section including a front edge, a rear edge, a first side and a second side. A sealing element extends from the panel section, between the front edge and the rear edge, in a direction from the first side toward the second side of the panel section, the sealing element extending to contact the slide out structure and wipe moisture therefrom upon relative movement of the slide out structure and base structure. A catch flange extends upwardly from the rear edge of the panel section. A first side basin detail extends from the first side of the panel section, and a second side basin detail extends from the second side of the panel section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Clark Rubber & Plastic Company
    Inventors: Gregory M. Clark, James T. Clark, II, Jeff A. Lippus
  • Publication number: 20090327268
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing immediate access to comprehensive information and answers on a set of related search engine results pages for common searches executed in the entertainment domain relating to, for instance, music, musicians, movies and celebrities. Upon receipt of a keyword-based search query, a decision is made regarding what the user actually wanted to see as a search result. This information is then automatically presented in a dedicated region of the keyword search results page, typically with links to more refined information. Upon selection of a link, the refined information is also displayed in a dedicated region of the keyword search results page. In this way, the user does not have to navigate multiple, different user interfaces on a variety of different web sites in order to view the information desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: JUSTIN DENNEY, CRISTINA A. COLBY, JAMES T. CLARK, AJAY NAIR, SANAZ AHARI, RICHARD QIAN, SALLY SALAS, MAURICIO LOMELIN, JAMIE BUCKLEY, JOANNA CHAN, NICHOLAS E. CRASWELL, TABREEZ GOVANI, TRUNG T. TRAN
  • Publication number: 20090236210
    Abstract: A keyboard assembly is provided. The keyboard assembly includes a keyboard having at least one input key assembly positioned within the housing and an infection controllable apparatus attached thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2009
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Applicant: Advanced Input Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: James T. Clark, Mitchell S. Butzer, Lee B. Snow, Richard B. Lawrence, Cody G. Peterson
  • Patent number: 7557312
    Abstract: A keyboard assembly is provided. The keyboard assembly includes a keyboard having at least one input key assembly positioned within the housing and an infection controllable apparatus attached thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Advanced Input Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: James T Clark, Mitchell S Butzer, Lee B Snow, Richard B Lawrence, Cody G Peterson
  • Publication number: 20090134670
    Abstract: A seal between a base structure and a slide out structure of a recreational vehicle includes a panel section mounted to the base structure, the panel section including a front edge, a rear edge, a first side and a second side. A sealing element extends from the panel section, between the front edge and the rear edge, in a direction from the first side toward the second side of the panel section, the sealing element extending to contact the slide out structure and wipe moisture therefrom upon relative movement of the slide out structure and base structure. A catch flange extends upwardly from the rear edge of the panel section. A first side basin detail extends from the first side of the panel section, and a second side basin detail extends from the second side of the panel section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2007
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventors: Gregory M. Clark, James T. Clark, II, Jeff A. Lippus
  • Patent number: 7448252
    Abstract: A modular system for monitoring a hydrogen-cooled generator includes a skid having a platform, a support attachable to said platform and attachable to a plurality of modules for monitoring the hydrogen-cooled generator, and at least one module for monitoring the hydrogen-cooled generator. The module may include a vibration monitoring module. The monitoring modules may allow monitoring the operation of the hydrogen-cooled generator and generating data such as an optimization factor regarding the performance of the hydrogen-cooled generator. The module may be connected via a communications link to a remote control center.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Environment One Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald F. Brosnihan, Thomas J. Chenaille, James T. Clark, Steven D. Kilmartin, Stephen E. Kodesch, Robert A. Williams
  • Patent number: 6959585
    Abstract: A modular system for monitoring a hydrogen-cooled generator includes a skid having a platform and an upwardly extending support. The support is attachable to a hydrogen gas purity monitoring module, a generator overheat monitoring module, a hydrogen gas dryer module, a gas/generator monitoring module, and a gas manifold. The gas/generator monitoring module allows monitoring the operation of the hydrogen-cooled generator and generating data regarding the performance of the hydrogen-cooled generator. The gas/generator monitoring module may display an optimization factor or data regarding the performance of the hydrogen-cooled generator, and/or may be connected via a communications link to a remote control center.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2005
    Assignee: Environment One Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald F. Brosnihan, Thomas J. Chenaille, James T. Clark, Steven D. Kilmartin, Steven E. Kodesch, Robert A. Williams
  • Patent number: 6743993
    Abstract: A key assembly including a key support structure, a switch, a base, and a moveable key. A light source, such as an LED, is mounted to the base to provide illumination for backlighting a translucent region disposed in the moveable key. In operation, when pressure is exerted against the moveable key, the moveable key axially translates to operate the switch. When the moveable key is in its at-rest position, light from the light source will be efficiently and uniformly dispersed through the key assembly to backlight the translucent region based on the location of said light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Advanced Input Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: James T. Clark, Aaron D. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20030090164
    Abstract: A modular system for monitoring a hydrogen-cooled generator includes a skid having a platform and an upwardly extending support. The support is attachable to a hydrogen gas purity monitoring module, a generator overheat monitoring module, a hydrogen gas dryer module, a gas/generator monitoring module, and a gas manifold. The gas/generator monitoring module allows monitoring the operation of the hydrogen-cooled generator and generating data regarding the performance of the hydrogen-cooled generator. The gas/generator monitoring module may display an optimization factor or data regarding the performance of the hydrogen-cooled generator, and/or may be connected via a communications link to a remote control center.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2001
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Applicant: Environment One Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald F. Brosnihan, Thomas J. Chenaille, James T. Clark, Steven D. Kilmartin, Steven E. Kodesch, Robert A. Williams
  • Patent number: 5551327
    Abstract: Multiple saw blades in a gang rip saw apparatus and like multi-blade cutting apparatus may be selectively adjusted to differing spacings from one another by mounting a threaded sleeve on the rotary arbor of the apparatus and mounting a plurality of electric drive motors on the sleeve with the rotor of each drive motor threadedly engaged with the sleeve and the stator held fixed against rotation relative to the sleeve by longitudinal guide rods, which carry electrical supply wiring to the stators from a slip ring assembly. Each saw blade is affixed annularly to a respective one of the stators. Individual energization of each stator causes the respective rotor to drive the motor/blade assembly along the sleeve to a desired position relative to the other saw blade/motor assemblies. With the saw blade/motor assemblies selectively positioned at desired relative spacings, the arbor is driven to rotate the saw blade/drive motor assemblies integrally with the arbor for "gang" cutting operation in conventional manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Inventors: William D. Hamby, James T. Clark
  • Patent number: 5524689
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a two panel drapery lining. Each panel includes a vertical hem formed by folding over one vertical edge of each panel and stitching along a vertical line so as to leave a channel formed between the hem and an opposing portion of the panel. The vertical stitching line includes a gap so as to leave an opening into the channel. A magnetic sealing strip removably is disposable within the channels by insertion into the channel through the opening. When the panels are overlapped, the inner vertical edges may be secured to each other by the magnetic sealing strips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1996
    Assignee: Rockland Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: James T. Clark
  • Patent number: 4376331
    Abstract: A valve spring compressor tool having a quick-change arrangement for replacement of jaws thereon. The compressor tool is a generally c-shaped structure having lower legs adapted to receive a set of jaws for engaging an automotive rocker spring or the like. The jaws comprise inwardly facing channel sections adapted to slide over the free ends of the frame legs and to be secured in place by releasable clamp members, secured by attachment screws. The jaws include a threaded spacer screw for changing the spacing to a accommodate various sizes of washers, valve seats, springs and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1980
    Date of Patent: March 15, 1983
    Assignee: Parker-Hannifin Corporation
    Inventor: James T. Clark