Patents by Inventor Jeffrey A. Ballard

Jeffrey A. Ballard 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).

  • Publication number: 20220074521
    Abstract: A conduit mount including a bracket and a clip. The bracket is defined at least by a first arm, a second arm, and a horizontal portion joining the first arm to the second arm. The bracket includes, a slot located on the first arm, a first catch disposed on the second arm proximate a distal end of the second arm, and a second catch disposed on the second arm and spaced a distance apart from the first catch. The clip includes a first end and a second end. The clip further includes a retaining member disposed on the first end of the clip and shaped to be insertable through the slot in the bracket. The clip also includes a hook disposed on the second end of the clip that optionally engages the first catch or the second catch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: Ernest Gallegos, Jeffrey Ballard, Nathan Schuit
  • Patent number: 11125356
    Abstract: A conduit mount including a bracket and a clip. The bracket is defined at least by a first arm, a second arm, and a horizontal portion joining the first arm to the second arm. The bracket includes, a slot located on the first arm, a first catch disposed on the second arm proximate a distal end of the second arm, and a second catch disposed on the second arm and spaced a distance apart from the first catch. The clip includes a first end and a second end. The clip further includes a retaining member disposed on the first end of the clip and shaped to be insertable through the slot in the bracket. The clip also includes a hook disposed on the second end of the clip that optionally engages the first catch or the second catch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: Unirac Inc.
    Inventors: Ernest Gallegos, Jeffrey Ballard, Nathan Schuit
  • Publication number: 20200386347
    Abstract: A conduit mount including a bracket and a clip. The bracket is defined at least by a first arm, a second arm, and a horizontal portion joining the first arm to the second arm. The bracket includes, a slot located on the first arm, a first catch disposed on the second arm proximate a distal end of the second arm, and a second catch disposed on the second arm and spaced a distance apart from the first catch. The clip includes a first end and a second end. The clip further includes a retaining member disposed on the first end of the clip and shaped to be insertable through the slot in the bracket. The clip also includes a hook disposed on the second end of the clip that optionally engages the first catch or the second catch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2019
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Inventors: Ernest Gallegos, Jeffrey Ballard, Nathan Schuit
  • Patent number: 9937422
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer media for adjusting acoustics in real time are provided herein. An acoustic adjustment system can include a processor, a memory, a voxelizer, and a pathing analyzer. The voxelizer can be configured to generate a voxel-based representation of a three-dimensional (3D) interactive media environment. The voxel-based representation includes a number of individual voxels that together represent the environment. The voxelizer can also be configured to identify a plurality of blocked voxels that intersect visual elements of the 3D interactive media environment. The pathing analyzer can be configured to determine, for the clear voxels, audio path information representing a path of clear voxels between the voxel and the location of the listener. The audio path information can be used to adjust sounds emitted by sound emitters in the media environment to realistically reflect the distances the sound travels to reach the listener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Lucas Ridihalgh, Jeffrey Ballard
  • Publication number: 20170165575
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer media for adjusting acoustics in real time are provided herein. An acoustic adjustment system can include a processor, a memory, a voxelizer, and a pathing analyzer. The voxelizer can be configured to generate a voxel-based representation of a three-dimensional (3D) interactive media environment. The voxel-based representation includes a number of individual voxels that together represent the environment. The voxelizer can also be configured to identify a plurality of blocked voxels that intersect visual elements of the 3D interactive media environment. The pathing analyzer can be configured to determine, for the clear voxels, audio path information representing a path of clear voxels between the voxel and the location of the listener. The audio path information can be used to adjust sounds emitted by sound emitters in the media environment to realistically reflect the distances the sound travels to reach the listener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Lucas Ridihalgh, Jeffrey Ballard
  • Publication number: 20160279017
    Abstract: The herein disclosed technology provides a roller therapy device including a ball and a dual-component casing with components that mate together on opposite sides of the ball to rotatably secure the ball. In one implementation, the dual-component casing includes a cap portion with a cavity sized and shaped to receive the ball and an annular portion that can be selectably attached to and detached from a mouth of the cavity after the ball is positioned in the cavity. When connected in such manner, the ball protrudes through and aperture in the annular portion and is freely rotatable relative to the dual-component casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Matthew Hyder, Jeffrey Ballard
  • Patent number: 9043960
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for connecting two segments of commercial landscape edging. Typically, landscape edging has a cylindrical portion that sits on or above the ground and a panel that inserts into the ground. A connector can be used to link together pieces of edging to form a continuous edge. In embodiments, a connector includes a body that can be inserted into the cylindrical portion of two pieces of landscape edging. The connector can include a ridge and a tab that extends from the body, such that when the body is inserted into the cylindrical portion of edging, the tab is adjacent to the panels of edging. One or more fasteners can be used to attach the edging panels to the tab of the connector, joining two pieces of edging via the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Inventor: Jeffrey Ballard
  • Publication number: 20140169864
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for connecting two segments of commercial landscape edging. Typically, landscape edging has a cylindrical portion that sits on or above the ground and a panel that inserts into the ground. A connector can be used to link together pieces of edging to form a continuous edge. In embodiments, a connector includes a body that can be inserted into the cylindrical portion of two pieces of landscape edging. The connector can include a ridge and a tab that extends from the body, such that when the body is inserted into the cylindrical portion of edging, the tab is adjacent to the panels of edging. One or more fasteners can be used to attach the edging panels to the tab of the connector, joining two pieces of edging via the connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Inventor: Jeffrey Ballard
  • Patent number: 5236122
    Abstract: A pilfer proof container made from a one piece die cut which is folded into the container which has a generally rectangular configuration with the lid locked into position by way of a locking arrangement between a score or opening in the front panel of the container and a flange member coupled to the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1993
    Assignee: Greif Bros. Corporation
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Ballard