Patents by Inventor Jeff Hatley

Jeff Hatley 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: 8948436
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a loudspeaker system that includes a loudspeaker and a detachable mount. In one or more embodiments, the loudspeaker and mount include electrical connectors that are engaged when the loudspeaker is attached to the mount. In one or more embodiments, the loudspeaker and mount comprise mating mounting structures that support the loudspeaker on the mount when the mounting structure of the loudspeaker is engaged with the mounting structure of the mount. In one or more embodiments, mating electrical connectors are incorporated in the mounting structures such that engaging the mounting structures simultaneously engages the electrical connectors. In one or more embodiments, the loudspeaker comprises a locking mechanism that positively retains the loudspeaker on the mount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: RGB Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: William Cameron Stewart, Jr., Jeff Hatley, Michael Hudson, Larry Frerichs
  • Patent number: 8837767
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a loudspeaker system that includes a loudspeaker and a detachable mount. In one or more embodiments, the loudspeaker and mount include electrical connectors that are engaged when the loudspeaker is attached to the mount. In one or more embodiments, the loudspeaker and mount comprise mating mounting structures that support the loudspeaker on the mount when the mounting structure of the loudspeaker is engaged with the mounting structure of the mount. In one or more embodiments, multiple configurations of the mount are provided that allow the loudspeaker to be mounted with a variety of orientations with respect to the mounting surface. In one or more embodiments, the loudspeaker comprises a tweeter with a rotatable wave guide that allows the dispersion angle of the tweeter to be adjusted to accommodate the variety of orientations at which the loudspeaker may be mounted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: RGB Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: William C Stewart, Jeff Hatley, Michael Hudson, Larry Frerichs, Clinton Strong, Wesley Trenholme-Pihl
  • Patent number: 8695823
    Abstract: An external power supply housing configured for multiple mounting options. In one or more embodiments, the housing of the invention comprises channels configured to accept straps for mounting said housing to a support structure by means of those straps. In one or more embodiments, the housing of the invention comprises threaded inserts configured to mount said housing to a support structure by means of threaded fasteners. In one or more embodiments, the housing of the invention comprises a snap engagement portion configured to snap engage a mating power supply caddy for mounting the housing to the caddy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: RGB Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David Pincek, Carlo Espiritu, Jeff Hatley, Nerio Perez, Stanley S Coe
  • Publication number: 20140064534
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a loudspeaker system that includes a loudspeaker and a detachable mount. In one or more embodiments, the loudspeaker and mount include electrical connectors that are engaged when the loudspeaker is attached to the mount. In one or more embodiments, the loudspeaker and mount comprise mating mounting structures that support the loudspeaker on the mount when the mounting structure of the loudspeaker is engaged with the mounting structure of the mount. In one or more embodiments, multiple configurations of the mount are provided that allow the loudspeaker to be mounted with a variety of orientations with respect to the mounting surface. In one or more embodiments, the loudspeaker comprises a tweeter with a rotatable wave guide that allows the dispersion angle of the tweeter to be adjusted to accommodate the variety of orientations at which the loudspeaker may be mounted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: RGB SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: WILLIAM C. STEWART, JR., Jeff Hatley, Michael Hudson, Larry Frerichs, Clinton Strong, Wesley Trenholme-Pihl
  • Publication number: 20120300966
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a loudspeaker system that includes a loudspeaker and a detachable mount. In one or more embodiments, the loudspeaker and mount include electrical connectors that are engaged when the loudspeaker is attached to the mount. In one or more embodiments, the loudspeaker and mount comprise mating mounting structures that support the loudspeaker on the mount when the mounting structure of the loudspeaker is engaged with the mounting structure of the mount. In one or more embodiments, mating electrical connectors are incorporated in the mounting structures such that engaging the mounting structures simultaneously engages the electrical connectors. In one or more embodiments, the loudspeaker comprises a locking mechanism that positively retains the loudspeaker on the mount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Inventors: WILLIAM CAMERON STEWART, JR., Jeff Hatley, Michael Hudson, Larry Frerichs
  • Publication number: 20120267364
    Abstract: An external power supply housing configured for multiple mounting options. In one or more embodiments, the housing of the invention comprises channels configured to accept straps for mounting said housing to a support structure by means of those straps. In one or more embodiments, the housing of the invention comprises threaded inserts configured to mount said housing to a support structure by means of threaded fasteners. In one or more embodiments, the housing of the invention comprises a snap engagement portion configured to snap engage a mating power supply caddy for mounting the housing to the caddy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: RGB SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: DAVID PINCEK, CARLO ESPIRITU, JEFF HATLEY, NERIO PEREZ, STANLEY S. COE
  • Patent number: 8220652
    Abstract: An external power supply support system includes an enclosure with indentations spanning its top and side surfaces in a substantially horizontal fashion, and a caddy with a shell-like body configured to engage at least a portion of the indented power supply enclosure. The shell-like caddy body is provided with mounting apertures spaced according to standard rack rail aperture spacing. The mounting apertures emanate from a series of integral structures bulging from the bottom surface of the shell-like caddy body. The bulging aperture structures in combination with several integral structural ribs are configured collectively to provide a substantially flat and elevated interface suitable for secure mounting of the caddy to a support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: RGB Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David Pincek, Carlo Espiritu, Jeff Hatley, Nerio Perez, Stanley S. Coe
  • Publication number: 20090033184
    Abstract: An external power supply support system includes an enclosure with indentations spanning its top and side surfaces in a substantially horizontal fashion, and a caddy with a shell-like body configured to engage at least a portion of the indented power supply enclosure. The shell-like caddy body is provided with mounting apertures spaced according to standard rack rail aperture spacing. The mounting apertures emanate from a series of integral structures bulging from the bottom surface of the shell-like caddy body. The bulging aperture structures in combination with several integral structural ribs are configured collectively to provide a substantially flat and elevated interface suitable for secure mounting of the caddy to a support surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Applicant: RGB Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David Pincek, Carlo Espiritu, Jeff Hatley, Nerio Perez, Stanley S. Coe
  • Patent number: 6326797
    Abstract: A test coupon for measuring the effects of solder processes on circuit testability. The test coupon includes a circuit board having a multiplicity of circuit conductor patterns. Each conductor pattern is connected to a plurality of pads and vias on the circuit board. The circuit pads on an opposite surface of the circuit board support solder connections to a plurality of different circuit components. The circuit pads are connected to the vias, which in turn are connected to individual conductors of the circuit pattern. A surface connector is also supported on the circuit board, having pins extending through the circuit board. The circuit pattern conductors terminate on a respective connector pin. The test coupon may be subject to in-circuit testing where a value of the various components are measured. The multiple circuit patterns and mounted components permit different types of tester pins to be used to evaluate in-circuit testability in a test coupon used in a particular manufacturing process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2001
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Ray J. Caggiano, Boyd H. Furr, Jeff A. Hatley, Richard Joseph Noreika
  • Publication number: 20010013786
    Abstract: A test coupon for measuring the effects of solder processes on circuit testability. The test coupon includes a circuit board having a multiplicity of circuit conductor patterns. Each conductor pattern is connected to a plurality of pads and vias on the circuit board. The circuit pads on an opposite surface of the circuit board support solder connections to a plurality of different circuit components. The circuit pads are connected to the vias, which in turn are connected to individual conductors of the circuit pattern. A surface connector is also supported on the circuit board, having pins extending through the circuit board. The circuit pattern conductors terminate on a respective connector pin. The test coupon may be subject to in-circuit testing where a value of the various components are measured. The multiple circuit patterns and mounted components permit different types of tester pins to be used to evaluate in-circuit testability in a test coupon used in a particular manufacturing process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 1998
    Publication date: August 16, 2001
    Inventors: RAY J. CAGGIANO, BOYD H. FURR, JEFF A. HATLEY, RICHARD J. NOREIKA