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).

  • Patent number: 10552670
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: AVIDASPORTS, LLC.
    Inventors: Bruce J. Burton, Paul C. Duckworth, Ryan D. Johnson, Warren Guthrie
  • Publication number: 20180032800
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Inventors: Bruce J. Burton, Paul C. Duckworth, Ryan D. Johnson, Warren Guthrie
  • Patent number: 9767351
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: AvidaSports, LLC
    Inventors: Bruce J. Burton, Paul C. Duckworth, Ryan D. Johnson, Warren Guthrie
  • Publication number: 20160217324
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Bruce J. Burton, Paul C. Duckworth, Ryan D. Johnson, Warren Guthrie
  • Patent number: 9195885
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: AvidaSports, LLC
    Inventors: Bruce J. Burton, Paul C. Duckworth, Ryan D. Johnson, Warren Guthrie
  • Publication number: 20140328515
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventors: Bruce J. Burton, Paul C. Duckworth, Ryan D. Johnson, Warren Guthrie
  • Patent number: 8786456
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: AvidaSports, LLC
    Inventors: Bruce J. Burton, Paul C. Duckworth, Ryan D. Johnson, Warren Guthrie
  • Publication number: 20090256534
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2009
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Applicant: TWISTHINK, L.L.C.
    Inventors: John G. Videtich, Paul C. Duckworth, Warren E. Guthrie, Matthew T. Shinew, David L. Klamer
  • Patent number: 5854593
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1998
    Assignee: Prince Corporation
    Inventors: Kurt A. Dykema, Mark L. Zeinstra, Paul C. Duckworth
  • Patent number: 5699054
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1997
    Assignee: Prince Corporation
    Inventor: Paul C. Duckworth
  • Patent number: 5699055
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1997
    Assignee: Prince Corporation
    Inventors: Kurt A. Dykema, Paul C. Duckworth
  • Patent number: 5686903
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1997
    Assignee: Prince Corporation
    Inventors: Paul C. Duckworth, Kurt A. Dykema
  • Patent number: 5646701
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 8, 1997
    Assignee: Prince Corporation
    Inventors: Paul C. Duckworth, Kurt A. Dykema, Mark L. Zeinstra
  • Patent number: 5627529
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 6, 1997
    Assignee: Prince Corporation
    Inventors: Paul C. Duckworth, Kurt A. Dykema, Mark L. Zeinstra
  • Patent number: 5619190
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 8, 1997
    Assignee: Prince Corporation
    Inventors: Paul C. Duckworth, Kurt A. Dykema, Mark L. Zeinstra