Patents by Inventor Paul C. Duckworth
Paul C. Duckworth 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: 10552670Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for locating or otherwise generating positional information for an object, such as but not limited generating positional coordinates for an object attached to an athlete engaging in an athletic event. The positional coordinates may be processed with other telemetry and biometrical information to provide real-time performance metrics while the athlete engages in the athletic event.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2017Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: AVIDASPORTS, LLC.Inventors: Bruce J. Burton, Paul C. Duckworth, Ryan D. Johnson, Warren Guthrie
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Publication number: 20180032800Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for locating or otherwise generating positional information for an object, such as but not limited generating positional coordinates for an object attached to an athlete engaging in an athletic event. The positional coordinates may be processed with other telemetry and biometrical information to provide real-time performance metrics while the athlete engages in the athletic event.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2017Publication date: February 1, 2018Inventors: Bruce J. Burton, Paul C. Duckworth, Ryan D. Johnson, Warren Guthrie
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Patent number: 9767351Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for locating or otherwise generating positional information for an object, such as but not limited generating positional coordinates for an object attached to an athlete engaging in an athletic event. The positional coordinates may be processed with other telemetry and biometrical information to provide real-time performance metrics while the athlete engages in the athletic event.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2014Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: AvidaSports, LLCInventors: Bruce J. Burton, Paul C. Duckworth, Ryan D. Johnson, Warren Guthrie
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Publication number: 20160217324Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for locating or otherwise generating positional information for an object, such as but not limited generating positional coordinates for an object attached to an athlete engaging in an athletic event. The positional coordinates may be processed with other telemetry and biometrical information to provide real-time performance metrics while the athlete engages in the athletic event.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2014Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventors: Bruce J. Burton, Paul C. Duckworth, Ryan D. Johnson, Warren Guthrie
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Patent number: 9195885Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for locating or otherwise generating positional information for an object, such as but not limited generating positional coordinates for an object attached to an athlete engaging in an athletic event. The positional coordinates may be processed with other telemetry and biometrical information to provide real-time performance metrics while the athlete engages in the athletic event.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2014Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: AvidaSports, LLCInventors: Bruce J. Burton, Paul C. Duckworth, Ryan D. Johnson, Warren Guthrie
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Publication number: 20140328515Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for locating or otherwise generating positional information for an object, such as but not limited generating positional coordinates for an object attached to an athlete engaging in an athletic event. The positional coordinates may be processed with other telemetry and biometrical information to provide real-time performance metrics while the athlete engages in the athletic event.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2014Publication date: November 6, 2014Inventors: Bruce J. Burton, Paul C. Duckworth, Ryan D. Johnson, Warren Guthrie
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Patent number: 8786456Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for locating or otherwise generating positional information for an object, such as but not limited generating positional coordinates for an object attached to an athlete engaging in an athletic event. The positional coordinates may be processed with other telemetry and biometrical information to provide real-time performance metrics while the athlete engages in the athletic event.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2012Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: AvidaSports, LLCInventors: Bruce J. Burton, Paul C. Duckworth, Ryan D. Johnson, Warren Guthrie
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Publication number: 20090256534Abstract: A power supply system including a controller capable of regulating a pulsed output voltage. The power supply system includes a load, a switching circuit connected to the load, and a controller electrically connected to the switching circuit. The controller is adapted to transmit a switching signal to the switching circuit for generating an adjustable duty cycle pulsed voltage to provide power to the controller and the load. The controller is further adapted to adjust the pulsed output voltage against a reference voltage by varying the duty cycle of the switching signal. The power supply system may include a start-up circuit electrically connected to the controller and adapted to provide a start-up voltage to the controller until the controller is powered by an operating voltage through the switching circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2009Publication date: October 15, 2009Applicant: TWISTHINK, L.L.C.Inventors: John G. Videtich, Paul C. Duckworth, Warren E. Guthrie, Matthew T. Shinew, David L. Klamer
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Patent number: 5854593Abstract: A trainable transmitter for learning the characteristics of a received RF signal and for transmitting a coded RF signal having the learned characteristics to a receiver for remote activation of a device, such as a garage door opener. The trainable transmitter includes a tunable RF circuit and a controller coupled to the RF circuit for selectively tuning the RF circuit during a training sequence. To provide a user with an early indication that a valid RF signal is being received at the initiation of the training sequence, the control circuit quickly sweeps the frequency at which the RF circuit is tuned from the lowest frequency to the highest frequency of a frequency range in which the carrier frequency of a valid RF signal would fall. If a signal is not detected during this initial fast scanning procedure, the training sequence is terminated and the user is so informed.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 1996Date of Patent: December 29, 1998Assignee: Prince CorporationInventors: Kurt A. Dykema, Mark L. Zeinstra, Paul C. Duckworth
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Patent number: 5699054Abstract: A trainable transceiver for learning and transmitting an activation signal that includes an RF carrier frequency modulated with a code for remotely actuating a device, such as a garage door opener. The trainable transceiver preferably includes a controller, a signal generator, and a dynamically tunable antenna having a variable impedance that may be selectively controlled in accordance with a carrier frequency of a received or transmitted activation signal.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 1995Date of Patent: December 16, 1997Assignee: Prince CorporationInventor: Paul C. Duckworth
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Patent number: 5699055Abstract: A trainable transceiver for learning and transmitting an activation signal that includes an RF carrier frequency modulated with a code for remotely actuating a device, such as a garage door opener. The trainable transceiver includes a frequency table including a list of frequencies for remote transmitters known to transmit for only a short duration and the trainable transceiver first reads the short duration frequencies from the frequency table. The trainable transceiver may additionally include a prompting circuit for prompting an operator to cause a remote transmitter to retransmit its activation signal if the activation signal ceases before training is complete.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 1995Date of Patent: December 16, 1997Assignee: Prince CorporationInventors: Kurt A. Dykema, Paul C. Duckworth
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Patent number: 5686903Abstract: A trainable transceiver for learning and transmitting an activation signal that includes an RF carrier frequency modulated with a code for remotely actuating a device, such as a garage door opener. In one embodiment, the trainable transceiver preferably includes a controller, a signal generator, and a dynamically tunable antenna having a variable impedance that may be selectively controlled in accordance with a carrier frequency of a received or transmitted activation signal. In another embodiment, the trainable transceiver preferably includes a phase-locked loop circuit for providing a frequency control voltage to a signal generator to selectively adjust the carrier frequency of the signal generator. In yet another embodiment, the trainable transceiver includes an amplifying circuit for selectively controlling the gain of a modulated radio frequency carrier signal received from the signal generator and for transmitting an amplified output signal to the remotely actuated device.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 1995Date of Patent: November 11, 1997Assignee: Prince CorporationInventors: Paul C. Duckworth, Kurt A. Dykema
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Patent number: 5646701Abstract: A trainable transceiver provides an integrated trainable transmitter and control system receiver for a vehicle electrical system. The transceiver includes an input circuit and an output circuit coupled to a controller. The transceiver also includes an interface connected between the controller and the vehicle's electrical system. The input circuit which receives RF signals includes an amplitude control for adjusting the reception range of the transceiver. The transceiver also disconnects the output circuit from the antenna in a remote control training mode or a transmitter signal detection mode. The transceiver is manually controlled to enter the remote control training mode and a transmission mode for controlling a remote device. The transceiver automatically enters the transmitter signal detection mode on a periodic basis.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 1995Date of Patent: July 8, 1997Assignee: Prince CorporationInventors: Paul C. Duckworth, Kurt A. Dykema, Mark L. Zeinstra
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Patent number: 5627529Abstract: A trainable transceiver provides an integrated trainable transmitter and control system receiver for a vehicle electrical system. The transceiver includes an input circuit and an output circuit coupled to a controller. The transceiver also includes an interface connected between the controller and the vehicle's electrical system. The input circuit which receives RF signals includes an amplitude control for adjusting the reception range of the transceiver. The transceiver also disconnects the output circuit from the antenna in a remote control training mode or a transmitter signal detection mode. The transceiver is manually controlled to enter the remote control training mode and a transmission mode for controlling a remote device. The transceiver automatically enters the transmitter signal detection mode on a periodic basis.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 1994Date of Patent: May 6, 1997Assignee: Prince CorporationInventors: Paul C. Duckworth, Kurt A. Dykema, Mark L. Zeinstra
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Patent number: 5619190Abstract: A trainable transceiver provides an integrated trainable transmitter and control system receiver for a vehicle electrical system. The transceiver includes an input circuit and an output circuit coupled to a controller. The transceiver also includes an interface connected between the controller and the vehicle's electrical system. The input circuit which receives RF signals includes an amplitude control for adjusting the reception range of the transceiver. The transceiver also disconnects the output circuit from the antenna in a remote control training mode or a transmitter signal detection mode. The transceiver is manually controlled to enter the remote control training mode and a transmission mode for controlling a remote device. The transceiver automatically enters the transmitter signal detection mode on a periodic basis.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 1995Date of Patent: April 8, 1997Assignee: Prince CorporationInventors: Paul C. Duckworth, Kurt A. Dykema, Mark L. Zeinstra