Patents by Inventor Marcos Diaz

Marcos Diaz 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: 11968813
    Abstract: A display assembly with divided interior space includes a first and second electronic display subassembly attached to a structural framework, where each of the subassemblies include an electronic display layer located behind a cover, an illumination device for providing illumination to the electronic display layer when powered, and a passageway for circulating gas. A common passageway for the circulating gas is located between the subassemblies and is in fluid communication with the passageways. A central septum extends within the common passageway between the subassemblies to divide the common passageway into a first portion and a second portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: William Dunn, Marcos Diaz, Alex Moreau
  • Patent number: 11934054
    Abstract: Interchangeable display assemblies are provided. A frame is configured to interchangeably accept any one of a number of digital side assemblies, each including an electronic display, a number of static side assemblies, each including a poster cavity which accepts signage, and a number of cover side assemblies at a first portion and any other one of the number of digital side assemblies, the number of static side assemblies, and the number of cover side assemblies at a second portion thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: William Dunn, Kevin O'Connor, Marcos Diaz
  • Patent number: 11919393
    Abstract: A display assembly for inducing turbulent flow and integrating an electric vehicle charger. A first and second subassembly are connected to a structural framework, each including a cover, an electronic display layer located behind the cover, a rear panel located behind the electronic display layer, and a fan assembly located at a rear surface of the rear panel. The electric vehicle charger is also connected to the structural framework.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: William Dunn, Marcos Diaz, Mike Brown, Kevin O'Connor, Alex Moreau
  • Publication number: 20240032238
    Abstract: A display assembly includes a mounting structure with one or more cavities for electronic equipment located along a dedicated central airflow pathway for a first flow of ambient air. Each of a number of side assemblies are attached to a respective side of the mounting structure and include a front cover, a display layer located rearward of the front cover, an illumination device for illuminating the display layer when operated, and one or more dedicated side assembly airflow pathways.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2022
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: William Dunn, Marcos Diaz, Andrew Lincoln
  • Publication number: 20240027806
    Abstract: Display assemblies and related systems and methods for mounting are provided. A side assembly includes a cover positioned forward of an electronic display and a mounting device positioned, at least in part, rearward of the electronic display. The mounting device includes a laterally extending portion and hooked portions facing, at least primarily, in a downward facing direction. An additional mounting device includes a laterally extending portion and hooked portions facing, at least primarily, in an upward facing direction, where the hooked portions of the mounting device are complementary with the hooked portions of the additional mounting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: William Dunn, Marcos Diaz, Andrew Lincoln
  • Publication number: 20230418101
    Abstract: A method of increasing thermal conduction in an electronic display assembly includes securing a panel forming part of a thermal management substructure for the electronic display assembly, depositing a structural adhesive to at least one of an electronic component for operating the electronic display assembly and the panel, securing said electronic component directly to a first side of the panel by way of the adhesive, and securing the thermal management substructure within a housing of the electronic display assembly such that a second side of said panel defines, at least in part, at least a portion of an airflow pathway of the electronic display assembly of which the thermal management substructure forms a part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: William Dunn, Marcos Diaz, Tim Hubbard, Matt Dosch
  • Publication number: 20230380079
    Abstract: A display assembly with electric vehicle charging equipment includes one or more side assemblies, each connected to a structural frame and including an electronic display subassembly. An external portion of the electric vehicle charging equipment is connected to the structural frame and located rearward of the cover of each of the one or more side assemblies, where the cover is located forward of a display layer. An internal portion of the electric vehicle charging equipment is located at a cavity provided below or rearward of the cover of each of the one or more side assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: William Dunn, Marcos Diaz, Alex Moreau
  • Patent number: 11822171
    Abstract: Field serviceable display assemblies are provided. Multiple side assemblies are mounted to a structural framework in a moveable manner, each including a channel located between a transparent layer and an electronic display, which is located behind the transparent layer. A fixed structure is positioned within a cavity located within the structural framework and between the side assemblies. The fixed structure remains stationary when the side assemblies are moved between a closed position where the cavity is enclosed, and an opened position where the fixed structure is exposed to facilitate direct access to electronic components located thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: William Dunn, Kevin O'Connor, Marcos Diaz
  • Publication number: 20230359077
    Abstract: Display assemblies are provided which include subassemblies attached to a structural framework, each including a passageway and at least one of which also includes an electronic display layer, an illumination device, and a forward cover. A closed loop airflow pathway for circulating gas is formed by a rear passageway behind the subassemblies and the passageway of each subassembly. Fan units associated the subassemblies and positioned to cause flow of the circulating gas within the passageways of the respective subassemblies in a respective direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: William Dunn, Marcos Diaz, Mike Brown, Kevin O’Connor, Alex Moreau
  • Publication number: 20230345683
    Abstract: A fan unit for improved airflow within a display assembly is provided. Fans are provided at a housing which includes a rear wall opposite a forward portion and an upper surface extending therebetween. The rear wall extends laterally beyond each of the fans and defines peaks, each accommodating one of said fans and a valley between adjacent ones of the fans.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: William Dunn, Marcos Diaz, Mike Brown, Kevin O'Connor, Alex Moreau
  • Patent number: 11778757
    Abstract: A display assembly with integrated electric vehicle charging equipment includes a first and second side assembly connected to a structural frame, each including an electronic display subassembly located behind a cover. The electric vehicle charging equipment is connected to the structural frame between said first and second side assemblies in an at least partially recessed manner. Open or closed loops of air may be provided for cooling the first and second side assemblies and the electric vehicle charging equipment, which may all be connected to a common power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: William Dunn, Marcos Diaz, Alex Moreau
  • Patent number: 11762231
    Abstract: A display assembly for inducing turbulent flow includes electronic display subassemblies attached to a structural framework, each including an illumination device for providing illumination to an electronic display layer when powered, a cover forward of said electronic display layer, and a closed loop fan unit located at a first side of the respective one of said electronic display subassemblies. A rear passageway is positioned between the electronic display subassemblies. A closed loop airflow pathway for circulating gas extends through each of the electronic display subassemblies and includes the rear passageway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: William Dunn, Marcos Diaz, Mike Brown, Kevin O'Connor, Alex Moreau
  • Patent number: 11744036
    Abstract: A rooftop mounted display assembly includes a first and second electronic display located at a housing for mounting to a roof of a vehicle. Apertures are vertically spaced apart along either end of thermal plates located behind the electronic displays. Fan(s), when activated, force ambient air through an inlet aperture located at a proximal end of the housing, the apertures at a first end of the thermal plates, channels located between the thermal plates and the electronic displays, the apertures at a second end of the thermal plates, and an exhaust aperture at a distal end of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventor: Marcos Diaz
  • Patent number: 11744054
    Abstract: A fan unit for improved airflow within a display assembly is provided. Fans are provided at a housing which includes a rear wall defining a curved shape with peaks to accommodate one of the fans and a valley between adjacent ones of the fans. The fan units induce relatively laminar flow within certain portions of an airflow pathways extending with the display assembly and relatively turbulent flows in other portions of the display assembly when activated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: William Dunn, Marcos Diaz, Mike Brown, Kevin O'Connor, Alex Moreau
  • Publication number: 20230058547
    Abstract: A display assembly for inducing turbulent flow and integrating an electric vehicle charger. A first and second subassembly are connected to a structural framework, each including a cover, an electronic display layer located behind the cover, a rear panel located behind the electronic display layer, and a fan assembly located at a rear surface of the rear panel. The electric vehicle charger is also connected to the structural framework.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: William Dunn, Marcos Diaz, Mike Brown, Kevin O'Connor, Alex Moreau
  • Publication number: 20230056061
    Abstract: A display assembly for inducing turbulent flow includes electronic display subassemblies attached to a structural framework, each including an illumination device for providing illumination to an electronic display layer when powered, a cover forward of said electronic display layer, and a closed loop fan unit located at a first side of the respective one of said electronic display subassemblies. A rear passageway is positioned between the electronic display subassemblies. A closed loop airflow pathway for circulating gas extends through each of the electronic display subassemblies and includes the rear passageway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: William Dunn, Marcos Diaz, Mike Brown, Kevin O'Connor, Alex Moreau
  • Publication number: 20230059819
    Abstract: A fan unit for improved airflow within a display assembly is provided. Fans are provided at a housing which includes a rear wall defining a curved shape with peaks to accommodate one of the fans and a valley between adjacent ones of the fans. The fan units induce relatively laminar flow within certain portions of an airflow pathways extending with the display assembly and relatively turbulent flows in other portions of the display assembly when activated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: William Dunn, Marcos Diaz, Mike Brown, Kevin O'Connor, Alex Moreau
  • Publication number: 20220394861
    Abstract: Electronic display assemblies with forced air cooling are provided. An open loop centrifugal fan forces ambient air through an open loop pathway extending through an electronic display subassembly. A closed loop centrifugal fan forces circulating gas through a closed loop airflow pathway including a rear compartment behind the electronic display subassembly. Electronic components for operating the display assembly and changing electric vehicles may be provided with the rear compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: William Dunn, Marcos Diaz, Alex Moreau
  • Patent number: 11474393
    Abstract: A transparent electronic display layer is placed between a front and rear transparent layer. A light guide is positioned behind the transparent electronic display layer and has an outer edge. Lighting elements are positioned adjacent to the outer edge. A cavity is positioned adjacent to and on an opposing side of the lighting elements as compared to the light guide such that light exiting the lighting elements enters both the light guide and the cavity. A graphic may be provided at the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: Marcos Diaz, William Dunn
  • Patent number: 11470749
    Abstract: Systems for forced air cooling of display assemblies are provided. An electronic display subassembly is located behind a cover and includes an interior channel. An open loop centrifugal fan is positioned at an intake or an exhaust and forces ambient air through an open loop pathway when activated. A closed loop airflow pathway encircles the electronic display subassembly. A closed loop centrifugal fan is positioned at a side channel and forces circulating gas through the closed loop airflow pathway. Electronic components for operating the display assembly are provided with the rear compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: William Dunn, Marcos Diaz, Alex Moreau