Patents by Inventor John M. Davis
John M. Davis 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).
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Publication number: 20030119821Abstract: Schizophrenia and bipolar disorders with mania may be treated by imidazenil or other benzodiazepine-3-carboxamide derviatives.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2002Publication date: June 26, 2003Inventors: James Auta, Erminio Costa, John M. Davis, Alessandro Guidotti, Patricia Tueting
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Publication number: 20020199098Abstract: An SSL proxy receives encrypted packets of information from a computer. The SSL proxy buffers the encrypted packets until all the packets are received. Once all the packets are received, the encrypted portion of each packet is decrypted and the packet is then forwarded to its intended destination.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2001Publication date: December 26, 2002Inventor: John M. Davis
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Publication number: 20020116489Abstract: A web session may be shared between two or more browser clients both viewing the same content on the same web content server. By providing a proxy device on the server side of the network, bandwidth may be utilized effectively. As one example, a help session may be initiated via a proxy device on the server side of the network. Session sharing may be provided with an additional server side browser. The server side browser may be manned by help desk personnel who may communicate with the user of a client browser at the same time both the user and the help desk personnel are viewing the same web page.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2001Publication date: August 22, 2002Inventor: John M. Davis
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Patent number: 6407667Abstract: An alarm system is provided for alerting a golfer about a forgotten club. A divot tool incorporates a radio transmitter powered by a rechargeable power source for transmitting a coded transmission. A radio receiver tuned to receive the coded transmission includes logic circuitry that generates an alarm signal whenever power associated with the coded transmission drops below a threshold level. One or more alarm devices are coupled to the logic circuitry to generate alarm(s) when the alarm signal is supplied thereto. A power source is coupled to the radio receiver for supplying power thereto and for supplying a charging current for the rechargeable power source via an electrical coupling. When a golfer places a club or other accessory on the ground, the divot tool is placed near the club. As long as the golfer remains within a prescribed range, no alarm will be activated. However, if the golfer moves further from the divot tool than the prescribed range, an alarm is produced.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2000Date of Patent: June 18, 2002Inventors: Susan M. Jackson, Robert A. Jackson, John M. Davis
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Patent number: 6383290Abstract: The oil application mechanism of a lane conditioning machine has a moving dispensing head that deposits intermittent streams of oil onto the rotating surface of a transfer roller under the control of a programmed control system as the machine moves down the lane. The transfer roller, in turn, transfers the oil to a rotating bristle-type applicator roller that engages the lane and lays down an oil film having a cross-sectional configuration that corresponds to a preselected pattern established by the control system. A smoothing assembly engages the oil immediately after it is deposited on the transfer roller and before it reaches the applicator roller so as to extend the deposit of oil completely around the circumference of the transfer roller in an even layer. The smoothing assembly includes a series of independent, spring-loaded pad units along the length of the transfer roller, each of which includes a section of fabric with a raised nab engaging the surface of the transfer roller.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2000Date of Patent: May 7, 2002Assignee: The Kegel Company, Inc.Inventors: Mark E. Davis, John M. Davis
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Patent number: 6040772Abstract: An alarm system is provided for alerting a golfer about a forgotten club. A divot tool incorporates a radio transmitter powered by a rechargeable power source for transmitting a coded transmission. A radio receiver tuned to receive the coded transmission includes logic circuitry that generates an alarm signal whenever power associated with the coded transmission drops below a threshold level. One or more alarm devices are coupled to the logic circuitry to generate alarm(s) when the alarm signal is supplied thereto. A power source is coupled to the radio receiver for supplying power thereto and for supplying a charging current for the rechargeable power source via an electrical coupling. When a golfer places a club or other accessory on the ground, the divot tool is placed near the club. As long as the golfer remains within a prescribed range, no alarm will be activated. However, if the golfer moves further from the divot tool than the prescribed range, an alarm is produced.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 1998Date of Patent: March 21, 2000Inventors: Susan M. Jackson, Robert A. Jackson, John M. Davis
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Patent number: 5935333Abstract: A bowling lane maintenance machine is operable at different speeds for applying selected lane dressing profiles to the lane and for reducing the time required for performing lane maintenance, including cleaning. In the preferred machine, absorbent wicks are used to transfer lane dressing from a reservoir to an applicator assembly. Lane dressing is recycled through an overflow in the reservoir to maintain a constant level and thereby maintaining a constant transfer rate through the wicks. The preferred machine also includes a cleaning assembly for applying a cleaning liquid to the lane and removing the liquid into a spent liquid storage tank. A vacuum pump induces air flow through the cleaning assembly for removing spent cleaning liquid which subjects the liquid in the tank to foaming. A controller stops the vacuum pump for a selected time in order to allow the foam to settle and then restarts the pump.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 1998Date of Patent: August 10, 1999Assignee: The Kegel CompanyInventor: John M. Davis
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Patent number: 5753043Abstract: A bowling lane maintenance machine is operable at different speeds for applying selected lane dressing profiles to the lane and for reducing the time required for performing lane maintenance, including cleaning. In the preferred machine, absorbent wicks are used to transfer lane dressing from a reservoir to an applicator assembly. Lane dressing is recycled through an overflow in the reservoir to maintain a constant level and thereby maintaining a constant transfer rate through the wicks. The preferred machine also includes a cleaning assembly for applying a cleaning liquid to the lane and removing the liquid into a spent liquid storage tank. A vacuum pump induces air flow through the cleaning assembly for removing spent cleaning liquid which subjects the liquid in the tank to foaming. A controller stops the vacuum pump for a selected time in order to allow the foam to settle and then restarts the pump.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 1997Date of Patent: May 19, 1998Assignee: The Kegel Company Inc.Inventor: John M. Davis
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Patent number: 5729855Abstract: A bowling lane maintenance machine includes a shiftable head operable for discharging successive streams of lane dressing during successive passes along the length of an applicator assembly in order to apply lane dressing to a bowling lane according to a predetermined pattern. The preferred embodiment includes a positive displacement pump that delivers successive equal volumes of lane dressing so that the resulting streams are precisely controlled despite variations in the viscosity of the lane dressing.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 1996Date of Patent: March 24, 1998Assignee: The Kegel Company, Inc.Inventor: John M Davis
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Patent number: 5650012Abstract: A bowling lane maintenance machine is operable at different speeds for applying selected lane dressing profiles to the lane and for reducing the time required for performing lane maintenance, including cleaning. In the preferred machine, absorbent wicks are used to transfer lane dressing from a reservoir to an applicator assembly. Lane dressing is recycled through an overflow in the reservoir to maintain a constant level and thereby maintaining a constant transfer rate through the wicks. The preferred machine also includes a cleaning assembly for applying a cleaning liquid to the lane and removing the liquid into a spent liquid storage tank. A vacuum pump induces air flow through the cleaning assembly for removing spent cleaning liquid which subjects the liquid in the tank to foaming. A controller stops the vacuum pump for a selected time in order to allow the foam to settle and then restarts the pump.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: July 22, 1997Assignee: The Kegel Company, Inc.Inventor: John M. Davis
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Patent number: 5583329Abstract: An electronic election system is described, which includes a voting terminal having a first processor for processing voter selection data, a terminal memory for storing election data, and a first transceiver for transmitting first and second control signals and for receiving the election data; and a memory cartridge having a second processor, a memory for storing election data and security data, and a second transceiver for receiving the first and second control signals and for transmitting the election data.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 1994Date of Patent: December 10, 1996Assignees: Election Products, Inc., ILT Corp.Inventors: John M. Davis, III, Shelby Thomas
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Patent number: 5385343Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for training a batter are disclosed which include a system with a stance trainer and a trainer bat. In one aspect the stance trainer has an elevation member for elevating a lead foot of the batter and a location apparatus for locating a trailing foot of the apparatus. Repetition of a particular stance is achieved by re-emplacing the lead foot back on the elevation member in the same location after a swing and by re-positioning the trailing foot with respect to the location apparatus. A stop member or members and/or position indicator(s) can be used on top of the elevation member for locating and positioning the lead foot on the elevation member.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 1993Date of Patent: January 31, 1995Inventor: John M. Davis, Sr.
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Patent number: 5217335Abstract: The generator for plastic lenses comprises a rotatable chuck for rotating an optical lens blank on a first axis. A drive system displaces the chuck and thereby the lens blank generally transverse to the first axis. A cutter is operably associatable with the chuck for engaging the lens blank and causing shaping thereof. The cutter includes a high speed rotary element rotatable on a second axis angularly disposed relative to the first axis. A second drive system for selectively displacing the cutter parallel to the first axis is provided. A computer control is operably associated with the first and second drive systems for coordinating displacement of the associated chuck and cutter for causing a selected curvature to be generated on the blank.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 1990Date of Patent: June 8, 1993Assignee: National Optronics, Inc.Inventors: Lewis D. Houchens, Jr., John M. Davis
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Patent number: 5185901Abstract: A bowling lane maintenance machine (10) performs selected maintenance operations on the surface of the bowling lane, shifts itself to the approach area spanning a plurality of lanes behind the foul line end of the lanes, indexes to another lane, and then shifts to the lane to again perform a maintenance operation thereon. The machine (10) includes structural housing (12) cleaning maintenance assembly (14), propulsion assembly (16), and electronic control system (18); which cooperate for controlled maintenance operations as described above.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 1991Date of Patent: February 16, 1993Assignee: The Kegel Company, Inc.Inventors: John M. Davis, Mark E. Davis, David G. Jennings
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Patent number: 5181290Abstract: The oil pattern laid down by the automatic machine across the width of the lane and along the length of the lane can be precisely controlled and varied through the use of a series of independently controllable wick assemblies that are individually movable into and out of contacting engagement with the oil applicator of the machine. A programmable controller for the wick assemblies determines which of the wick assemblies will be in oil-transferring contact with the applicator and when.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 1992Date of Patent: January 26, 1993Assignee: Kegel Company, Inc.Inventors: John M. Davis, Mark E. Davis, David G. Jennings
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Patent number: 5113625Abstract: A modular building formed from non-combustible materials which includes a support frame. The frame includes subflooring with a connected concrete pan which allows the concrete floor to be directly into the frame. The building also includes roof edge supports for connecting beams which allow two or more buildings to be joined to form a single complex.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 1990Date of Patent: May 19, 1992Assignee: Miller Structures, Inc.Inventor: John M. Davis
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Patent number: 4980815Abstract: An improved apparatus for applying lane dressing to bowling lane surfaces is provided which precisely controls the desired quantity and distribution of lane dressing applied to selective treatment zones presented by the bowling lane surface. The preferred apparatus includes a plurality of activatable metering pumps which discharge discrete, predetermined quantities of lane dressing to a transfer mechanism. The transfer mechanism distributes and transfers the lane dressing quantities to selected portions of an applicator buffer roller which in turn applies the lane dressing quantities to corresponding bowling lane treatment zones.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 1988Date of Patent: December 25, 1990Assignee: The Kegel Company, Inc.Inventor: John M. Davis
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Patent number: 4886238Abstract: Apparatus and method for injecting molten plastics material into a midsole cavity by the provision of channels entirely within at least one-half of a split side mold defining sides of the cavity. This arrangement eliminates the problems associated with injecting the molten plastics along a channel formed in the parting line between the side mold halves and particularly overcomes the problem of injecting molten plastics material incorporating a blowing agent to provide closed cells in the midsole.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 1988Date of Patent: December 12, 1989Inventor: John M. Davis
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Patent number: 4562610Abstract: The frame of the apparatus carries a pair of front and rear rollers extending across the normal path of travel of the frame during use, and a soft web of absorbent material such as terry cloth has its opposite ends coiled around the two rollers and a mid-portion thereof looped beneath a transverse fulcrum roller on the frame which is located between the two coil rollers. Inasmuch as the fulcrum roller is disposed with its lower lane-engaging periphery out of alignment with the peripheries of the other two rollers, the terry cloth web bears against the surface only at two spaced locations, i.e., either the fulcrum and the forward roller or the fulcrum and the rear roller.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 1982Date of Patent: January 7, 1986Assignee: The Kegel Company, Inc.Inventors: John M. Davis, David G. Jennings
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Patent number: 4365454Abstract: Construction system consisting of a flat main body having recesses at its edges and a centrally-hinged connecting member having opposed parts that fit in the recesses.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 1981Date of Patent: December 28, 1982Assignee: Cubit CorporationInventor: John M. Davis