Patents by Inventor John Combs

John Combs 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: 12035117
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for generating audio for a speaker system. The technique includes receiving an audio input signal, a first location associated with the audio input signal, a first geometric model of the speaker system, and a second geometric model of one or more surfaces in proximity to the speaker system. The technique also includes generating a plurality of output signals for a plurality of speaker drivers in the speaker system based on the audio input signal, the first location, and the first and second geometric models. The technique further includes transmitting the plurality of output signals to the plurality of speaker drivers, wherein the plurality of speaker drivers emit audio that corresponds to the plurality of output signals, the emitted audio rendering a sound corresponding to the audio input signal at the first location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: Harman International Industries, Incorporated
    Inventors: John Combs, Christian Manuel Garcia, Daniel Timothy Pye, Jason Riggs
  • Patent number: 10716288
    Abstract: An enrichment device for dispensing edible food products to an animal, and including the capability to provide the animals meal with said device. The device includes a body, an upper surface which preferably is removable from the body, a cavity, at least one passageway in the upper surface, the passageway communicating with the cavity to allow food to pass from the upper surface into the cavity. The body has a wall forming the cavity, and the wall has one or more openings therein to allow for food to pass from the cavity outside of the device where it may be consumed by the animal. The device bottom is configured to provide a rocking motion when the device is disrupted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: CURIO HOLDING COMPANY
    Inventors: Dennis P. O'Donnell, Eric Griffin, Keith Hatton, John Combs, Kurt Swanson, Devin Sidell
  • Publication number: 20170127648
    Abstract: An enrichment device for dispensing edible food products to an animal, and including the capability to provide the animals meal with said device. The device includes a body, an upper surface which preferably is removable from the body, a cavity, at least one passageway in the upper surface, the passageway communicating with the cavity to allow food to pass from the upper surface into the cavity. The body has a wall forming the cavity, and the wall has one or more openings therein to allow for food to pass from the cavity outside of the device where it may be consumed by the animal The device bottom is configured to provide a rocking motion when the device is disrupted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Applicant: Clear-Coat Holding Company
    Inventors: Dennis P. O'Donnell, Eric Griffin, Keith Hatton, John Combs, Kurt Swanson, Devin Sidell
  • Patent number: D422297
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2000
    Inventors: Bryan S. Maira, John Combs
  • Patent number: D422616
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2000
    Inventors: Bryan S. Maira, John Combs
  • Patent number: D853053
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Inventors: Dennis P. O'Donnell, Eric Griffin, Keith Hatton, John Combs, Kurt Swanson, Devin Sidell
  • Patent number: D884288
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: CURIO HOLDING COMPANY
    Inventors: Dennis P. O'Donnell, Eric Griffin, Keith Hatton, John Combs, Kurt Swanson, Devin Sidell, John James Stone