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).

  • Patent number: 9959564
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 9489931
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: REMO, INC.
    Inventor: Michael D. McDaniel
  • Publication number: 20160210942
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: REMO, INC.
    Inventor: MICHAEL D. McDANIEL
  • Patent number: 8706571
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. McDaniel, Jeffrey T. Brownell, Homer G. Morgan, III, Brent Russell Smith, Wesley M. Turner, Michael C. Day
  • Patent number: 8676669
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 8433626
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. McDaniel, Jeffrey T. Brownell, Homer G. Morgan, III, Brent Russell Smith, Wesley M. Turner, Michael C. Day
  • Publication number: 20110238628
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventors: James W. Osborne, Hong Q. Bui, L. Nicholas Brosnahan, Michael D. McDaniel, Philip B. Winant
  • Patent number: 7559421
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Span Tech LLC
    Inventors: Michael D. McDaniel, Wendell S. Bell
  • Patent number: 7559422
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Span Tech LLC
    Inventors: James L. Layne, Otto Jorgen Draebel, Mark T. Johnson, Michael D. McDaniel
  • Patent number: 7441649
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignee: Span Tech, LLC
    Inventors: James L. Layne, Michael D. McDaniel
  • Publication number: 20080142341
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventors: James L. Layne, Michael D. McDaniel, Stephen C. Fye, B. Keith Thomas, Lewis W. Ward
  • Patent number: 7314132
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: Span Tech LLC
    Inventors: James L. Layne, Otto Jorgen Draebel, Mark T. Johnson, Michael D. McDaniel
  • Patent number: 7308979
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: Span Tech LLC
    Inventors: James L. Layne, Michael D. McDaniel, Stephen C. Fye, B. Keith Thomas, Lewis W. Ward
  • Patent number: 7108126
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: Span Tech, LLC
    Inventors: James L. Layne, Michael D. McDaniel
  • Patent number: 6959803
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2005
    Assignee: Span Tech LLC
    Inventors: James L. Layne, Michael D. McDaniel, B. Keith Thomas, Stephen C. Fye
  • Patent number: 6758776
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Span Tech LLC
    Inventors: Stephen C. Fye, James L. Layne, Michael D. McDaniel
  • Patent number: D505764
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: Span Tech LLC
    Inventors: Michael D. McDaniel, Wendell S. Bell, Stephen C. Fye
  • Patent number: D511298
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2005
    Assignee: Span Tech LLC
    Inventors: James L. Layne, Michael D. McDaniel
  • Patent number: D528259
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Span Tech LLC
    Inventors: James L. Layne, Otto Jorgen Draebel, Mark T. Johnson, Michael D. McDaniel
  • Patent number: D483168
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Span Tech LLC
    Inventors: Michael D. McDaniel, Wendell S. Bell