Patents by Inventor Mark R. Boyd

Mark R. Boyd 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: 20040244220
    Abstract: A method of converting a single-zone, multi-conveyor dryer into a multi-zone multi-conveyor dryer (10) utilizes a conversion kit including a division plate (40) and first and second panels including exit openings (42, 44, 46) and entrance openings (52, 54). The division plate (40) divides the heat chamber (14) into an upper zone (14a) and a lower zone (14b). The first panel is located between a first air plenum (20a) and the heat chamber (14), with the first air plenum (20a) including first and second heat sources (22, 22a) for heating the upper zone (14a) to a temperature greater than the lower zone (14b). The second heat source (22a) is pivotal relative to the first heat source (22) between an operative position and a cleaning position. The second panel is located between a second air plenum (20b) and the heat chamber (14).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2003
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventors: Philip K Zietlow, Mark R. Boyd
  • Patent number: 5794163
    Abstract: A wireless telephone using an RF receiver unit and an RF transmitter unit and having a removable headset, the telephone and headset particularly suitable for applications where the RF transmitter unit is switched on and off at a frequency less than twenty kilohertz. The wireless telephone is coupled to the headset using a conventional stereo plug and jack. A headset detect logic signal is generated from the speaker audio line. A microphone current detect logic signal is generated from the microphone audio line. A digital logic circuit, preferably including a microprocessor, monitors the headset detect logic signal and microphone current detect logic signals and generates a programmed response to the headset detect logic signal. The programmed response reduces audible noise to the headset user, generates a ringing signal on the speaker audio line when an incoming call is received and allows the headset user to answer incoming calls, and place outgoing calls while touching only the headset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: SpectraLink Corporation
    Inventors: Graeme S. Paterson, Gary L. Bliss, Mark R. Boyd
  • Patent number: 5596638
    Abstract: A wireless telephone using an RF receiver unit and an RF transmitter unit and having a removable headset, the telephone and headset particularly suitable for applications where the RF transmitter unit is switched on and off at a frequency less than twenty kilohertz. The wireless telephone is coupled to the headset using a conventional stereo plug and jack. A headset detect logic signal is generated from the speaker audio line. A microphone current detect logic signal is generated from the microphone audio line. A digital logic circuit, preferably including a microprocessor, monitors the headset detect logic signal and microphone current detect logic signals and generates a programmed response to the headset detect logic signal. The programmed response reduces audible noise to the headset user, generates a ringing signal on the speaker audio line when an incoming call is received and allows the headset user to answer incoming calls, and place outgoing calls while touching only the headset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1997
    Assignee: SpectraLink Corproation
    Inventors: Graeme S. Paterson, Gary L. Bliss, Mark R. Boyd
  • Patent number: 5557653
    Abstract: A wireless telephone using an RF receiver unit and an RF transmitter unit and having a removable headset, the telephone and headset particularly suitable for applications where the RF transmitter unit is switched on and off at a frequency less than twenty kilohertz. The wireless telephone is coupled to the headset using a conventional stereo plug and jack. A headset detect logic signal is generated from the speaker audio line. A microphone current detect logic signal is generated from the microphone audio line. A digital logic circuit, preferably including a microprocessor, monitors the headset detect logic signal and microphone current detect logic signals and generates a programmed response to the headset detect logic signal. The programmed response reduces audible noise to the headset user, generates a ringing signal on the speaker audio line when an incoming call is received and allows the headset user to answer incoming calls, and place outgoing calls while touching only the headset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1996
    Assignee: SpectraLink Corporation
    Inventors: Graeme S. Paterson, Gary L. Bliss, Mark R. Boyd