Patents by Inventor Michael D. McDaniel
Michael D. McDaniel 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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Patent number: 9959564Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for providing confirmations for list modifications. A network page is sent to a client. The network page includes one or more components for requesting that one or more items be added to a list of items. The item(s) are added to the list of items in response to a request from the client. A display region is encoded for rendering in the client as a layer superimposed on the network page. The display region includes a confirmation that the item(s) have been added to the list of items.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Arjun Chittoor, Aaron M. Donsbach, Kenneth James Price, Jeffrey T. Brownell, Homer G. Morgan, III, Brent Russell Smith, Michael D. McDaniel
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Patent number: 9489931Abstract: A housing for a musical instrument having a resonant chamber made from several integrated panel members with at least one snare assembly inside having individual wires having a first end portion connected to a first mounting member releasably supported at a first position and a second end portion connected to a second mounting member releasably supported at a second position. First and second mounting members are disposed to vertically stretch the wires substantially taut in continuous contact relation with the inside surface of one panel member. First and second wedge-shaped support members, which are is secured at the first and second positions, respectively, are spaced apart and have sloping surfaces disposed towards the inside surface of a panel member, and are conformed to receive corresponding first and second mounting members in angular relation.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2015Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: REMO, INC.Inventor: Michael D. McDaniel
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Publication number: 20160210942Abstract: A housing for a musical instrument having a resonant chamber made from several integrated panel members with at least one snare assembly having individual wires with each grouping of individual wires having a first end portion connected to a first mounting member releasably supported at a first position inside the resonant chamber and a second end portion connected to a second mounting member releasably supported at a second position inside the resonant chamber. First and second mounting members are disposed cooperatively to vertically stretch the wires substantially taut in continuous contact relation with the inside surface of the strike plate. A first generally wedge-shaped support member is secured at the first position and a second generally wedge-shaped support member is secured at the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2015Publication date: July 21, 2016Applicant: REMO, INC.Inventor: MICHAEL D. McDANIEL
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Patent number: 8706571Abstract: Disclosed is a system for transitioning between views in a network page. An application that is executed in at least one computing device encodes a network page for rendering in a client, the network page including a region, and the region being configured for the rendering of at least two views. The network page is encoded to depict a transition between the two views. A first one of the views depicts at least one mechanism to add a depicted item in the network page to a list, and a second one of the views depicts at least a portion of the list. Once encoded, the network page is sent to the client.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2013Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. McDaniel, Jeffrey T. Brownell, Homer G. Morgan, III, Brent Russell Smith, Wesley M. Turner, Michael C. Day
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Patent number: 8676669Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for providing confirmations for list modifications. A network page is sent to a client. The network page includes one or more components for requesting that one or more items be added to a list of items. The item(s) are added to the list of items in response to a request from the client. A display region is encoded for rendering in the client as a layer superimposed on the network page. The display region includes a confirmation that the item(s) have been added to the list of items. The display region includes one or more undo components for requesting that a last modification to the list of items be reversed.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2010Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Arjun Chittoor, Aaron M. Donsbach, Kenneth James Price, Jeffrey T. Brownell, Homer G. Morgan, III, Brent Russell Smith, Michael D. McDaniel
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Patent number: 8433626Abstract: Disclosed is a system for transitioning between views in a network page. An application that is executed in at least one computing device encodes a network page for rendering in a client, the network page including a region, and the region being configured for the rendering of at least two views. The network page is encoded to depict a transition between the two views. A first one of the views depicts at least one mechanism to add a depicted item in the network page to a list, and a second one of the views depicts at least a portion of the list. Once encoded, the network page is sent to the client.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2010Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. McDaniel, Jeffrey T. Brownell, Homer G. Morgan, III, Brent Russell Smith, Wesley M. Turner, Michael C. Day
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Publication number: 20110238628Abstract: A method implementable by an electronic system comprises identifying an event corresponding to a data set, the data set being of a type of a plurality of data-set types; identifying the type of the data set; identifying an association between the type of the data set and an entity of a plurality of entities; and instructing the entity to perform an action with respect to the data set.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2011Publication date: September 29, 2011Inventors: James W. Osborne, Hong Q. Bui, L. Nicholas Brosnahan, Michael D. McDaniel, Philip B. Winant
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Patent number: 7559421Abstract: A conveyor system includes a chain with modular side and intermediate guide links. The guide links assist in supporting the chain along the return run in a suspended fashion intermediate of the outer sides without causing wear on the conveying surface. Related methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2005Date of Patent: July 14, 2009Assignee: Span Tech LLCInventors: Michael D. McDaniel, Wendell S. Bell
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Patent number: 7559422Abstract: A modular link or link section for use in forming a rodless conveyor belt or a section thereof is provided. In one embodiment, the link section is unitary and includes a plurality of laterally-repeating link-shaped portions, each including an apex portion and a pair of leg portions. Each apex portion includes a receiver for receiving an integral first connector extending between the leg portions of a next-adjacent link or link section, preferably in snap-fit engagement, such that relative pivoting movement is established. A second integral connector may be provided between the leg portion of each adjacent apex portion to create an engagement surface for a tooth of a drive or idler sprocket. The underside surface of each link section may also be specially contoured or curved to facilitate smooth passage over a guide structure, such as a small diameter, cylindrical nosebar or the like.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2007Date of Patent: July 14, 2009Assignee: Span Tech LLCInventors: James L. Layne, Otto Jorgen Draebel, Mark T. Johnson, Michael D. McDaniel
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Patent number: 7441649Abstract: An improved conveyor chain formed from a plurality of modular links arranged in rows and each associated with at least two elongated transverse connectors is disclosed. In one embodiment, the connectors together create a substantially open, planar support surface intermediate of the links in each row. Each link in a first row includes apertures for receiving a first of the connectors extending through a slot in the links of an adjacent row, as well as a receiver having a closed end and an open end for receiving one end of a second one of the connectors. The chain with the connectors associated with each row is thus capable of side-flexing to negotiate curves or bends, as well as longitudinal compression/expansion, while at all times providing full and even article support.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2006Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignee: Span Tech, LLCInventors: James L. Layne, Michael D. McDaniel
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Publication number: 20080142341Abstract: A conveyor is for possible use in transferring articles between two adjacent conveyors. In one embodiment, the conveyor includes a pair of idler structures and a drive structure for collectively guiding and moving a conveyor belt or chain relative to a bed. At least one of the drive structure or idler structures is mounted or positioned so at to be capable of moving relative to the belt or chain to provide tensioning therefor. In another embodiment, a bed assembly including the chain or belt, the drive structure, and the idler structure is also substantially fully releasable from a corresponding base for servicing or clearing a jam. In either case, the conveyor may be driven using a slave drive associated with an adjacent conveyor. Related methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2007Publication date: June 19, 2008Inventors: James L. Layne, Michael D. McDaniel, Stephen C. Fye, B. Keith Thomas, Lewis W. Ward
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Patent number: 7314132Abstract: A unitary modular link or link section for use in forming a rodless conveyor belt or a section thereof is provided. The link section includes a plurality of laterally-repeating link-shaped portions, each including an apex portion and a pair of leg portions. Each apex portion includes a receiver for receiving an integral first connector extending between the leg portions of a next-adjacent link or link section, preferably in snap-fit engagement, such that relative pivoting movement is established. A second integral connector maybe provided between the leg portion of each adjacent apex portion to create an engagement surface for a tooth of a drive or idler sprocket. The underside surface of each link section may also be specially contoured or curved to facilitate smooth passage over a guide structure.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2003Date of Patent: January 1, 2008Assignee: Span Tech LLCInventors: James L. Layne, Otto Jorgen Draebel, Mark T. Johnson, Michael D. McDaniel
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Patent number: 7308979Abstract: A conveyor for possible use in transferring articles between two adjacent conveyors is disclosed. In one embodiment, the conveyor includes a pair of idler structures and a drive structure for collectively guiding and moving a conveyor belt or chain relative to a bed. At least one of the drive structure or idler structures is mounted or positioned so at to be capable of moving relative to the belt or chain to provide tensioning therefor. In another embodiment, a bed assembly including the chain or belt, the drive structure, and the idler structure is also substantially fully releasable from a corresponding base for servicing or clearing a jam. In either case, the conveyor may be driven using a slave drive associated with an adjacent conveyor.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2004Date of Patent: December 18, 2007Assignee: Span Tech LLCInventors: James L. Layne, Michael D. McDaniel, Stephen C. Fye, B. Keith Thomas, Lewis W. Ward
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Patent number: 7108126Abstract: An improved conveyor chain formed from a plurality of modular links arranged in rows and each associated with at least two elongated transverse connectors is disclosed. In one embodiment, the connectors define a substantially open, planar conveying surface intermediate of the links in each row. Each link in a first row includes apertures for receiving a first of the connectors extending through a slot in the links of an adjacent row, as well as a receiver having a closed end and an open end for receiving one end of a second one of the connectors. The chain with the connectors associated with each row is thus capable of side-flexing to negotiate curves or bends, as well as longitudinal compression/expansion, while at all times providing full and even article support.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2003Date of Patent: September 19, 2006Assignee: Span Tech, LLCInventors: James L. Layne, Michael D. McDaniel
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Patent number: 6959803Abstract: A conveyor for possible use in transferring articles between two adjacent conveyors is disclosed. In one embodiment, the conveyor includes a pair of idler structures and a drive structure for collectively guiding and moving a conveyor belt or chain relative to a bed. At least one of the drive structure or idler structures is mounted or positioned so at to be capable of moving relative to the belt or chain to provide tensioning therefor. In another embodiment, a bed assembly including the chain or belt, the drive structure, and the idler structure is also substantially fully releasable from a corresponding base for servicing or clearing a jam.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2003Date of Patent: November 1, 2005Assignee: Span Tech LLCInventors: James L. Layne, Michael D. McDaniel, B. Keith Thomas, Stephen C. Fye
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Patent number: 6758776Abstract: A split sprocket assembly, related apparatus, and a method of mounting a sprocket to a rotatable structure, such as a drive or idler drum, are disclosed. In one embodiment, the sprocket assembly is comprised of at least three sections or segments, each of which is secured to the adjacent section or segment by a fastener, such as a tangentially-extending bolt and nut combination. The sprocket assembly includes a plurality of receivers, each for receiving a key that corresponds to a keyway formed in the rotatable structure. In one embodiment, at least one of the keyways is truncated and, thus, extends only partially across the rotatable structure in the axial direction. A key substantially identical to the truncated keyway in length and width is placed therein, such that the sprocket is prevented from traveling or “walking” along the rotatable structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2002Date of Patent: July 6, 2004Assignee: Span Tech LLCInventors: Stephen C. Fye, James L. Layne, Michael D. McDaniel
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Patent number: D505764Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2003Date of Patent: May 31, 2005Assignee: Span Tech LLCInventors: Michael D. McDaniel, Wendell S. Bell, Stephen C. Fye
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Patent number: D511298Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2004Date of Patent: November 8, 2005Assignee: Span Tech LLCInventors: James L. Layne, Michael D. McDaniel
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Patent number: D528259Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2004Date of Patent: September 12, 2006Assignee: Span Tech LLCInventors: James L. Layne, Otto Jorgen Draebel, Mark T. Johnson, Michael D. McDaniel
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Patent number: D483168Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2002Date of Patent: December 2, 2003Assignee: Span Tech LLCInventors: Michael D. McDaniel, Wendell S. Bell