Patents by Inventor Scott Allan

Scott Allan 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: 20060158213
    Abstract: Apparatus and method of tuning a digitally controlled input/output (I/O) driver of an integrated circuit for parameter variation compensation, a bus impedance of the I/O driver being controlled by a first digital code comprises in one embodiment: controlling a bus impedance of a reference I/O driver network by a second digital code; monitoring a voltage potential of the bus and generating the second digital code based on the monitored bus voltage potential; and tuning the second digital code to generate the first digital code.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2005
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Inventor: Scott Allan
  • Publication number: 20050200087
    Abstract: The present invention is directed at a handheld power tool comprising means for receiving a tool accessory; means for rotating said tool accessory; and at least one quick connect means for use with power tool attachments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2005
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Inventors: Kailash Vasudeva, Scott Allan, Satnam Singh
  • Publication number: 20050161357
    Abstract: The invention is directed at a portable tool case and workstation comprising storage means for housing tools; and at least one workstation attachment, stored with the tool case; wherein the at least one workstation attachment cooperates with the tool case to provide a portable workstation to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Inventors: Scott Allan, Satnam Singh, Ashwani Kapur
  • Publication number: 20050126933
    Abstract: A point-of-sale security system is provided herein. The security system includes a container for containing the product and a holder assembly, the holder assembly including a cap for closing the container. The holder assembly and the container are operatively coupled together by means of cooperative members. The cooperative members being configured in a special way, i.e., when an associated stop member is enabled, the cooperative members prevent decoupling of the holder assembly from the container, and when the stop member is disabled, the cooperative members enable decoupling of the holder assembly from the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2005
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Inventors: Kailash Vasudeva, Scott Allan, Satnam Singh
  • Publication number: 20050072701
    Abstract: A template assembly for locating required mounting holes for door lock has a generally U-shaped flexible end template, support clips pivotably attached to free ends of the end template, and side templates attached to the support clips. The end template has a center hole locating mark, and the side templates have lock cylinder hole locating marks and a strike plate hole locating mark. Alternatively, the side templates are pivotably attachable directly to the free ends of the end template. Alternatively, the template assembly is a one-piece construction, having integrated end template and side templates, the side templates not being pivotable relative the end template.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2003
    Publication date: April 7, 2005
    Inventors: Scott Allan, Zhongnua Lu, Maz Hasan
  • Patent number: 6158359
    Abstract: The present computer keyboard support assembly comprises a platform suitable for supporting a keyboard mechanism having one end of an arm pivotally mounted to the platform and the other end pivotally mounted to a mounting bracket which is attached to the underside of a work surface. A compensating mechanism utilizing a driving mechanism interacting with the pivot mountings for the arm and controlling the orientation of the platform, as the platform is moved to and from a storage and use position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2000
    Assignee: Waterloo Furniture Components, Ltd.
    Inventors: Scott Allan, Michael Woof
  • Patent number: 5878674
    Abstract: The present computer keyboard support assembly comprises a platform suitable for supporting a keyboard mechanism having one end of an arm pivotally mounted to the platform and the other end pivotally mounted to a mounting bracket which is attached to the underside of a work surface. A compensating mechanism utilizing a driving mechanism interacting with the pivot mountings for the arm and controlling the orientation of the platform, as the platform is moved to and from a storage and use position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1999
    Assignee: Waterloo Furniture Components
    Inventor: Scott Allan
  • Patent number: 5697303
    Abstract: The computer keyboard support assembly of the disclosure comprises a platform suitable for supporting a keyboard mechanism having one end of an arm pivotally mounted to the platform and the other end pivotally mounted to a mounting bracket which is attached to the underside of a work surface. A compensating mechanism utilizing a driving mechanism interacting with the pivot mountings for the arm and controlling the orientation of the platform, as the platform is moved to and from a storage and use position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1997
    Assignee: Waterloo Furniture Components
    Inventor: Scott Allan
  • Patent number: 5685235
    Abstract: The computer keyboard support assembly of the present invention comprises a platform suitable for supporting a keyboard mechanism having one end of an arm pivotally mounted to the platform and the other end pivotally mounted to a mounting bracket which is attached to the underside of a work surface. A compensating mechanism utilizing a driving mechanism interacting with the pivot mountings for the arm and controlling the orientation of the platform, as the platform is moved to and from a storage and use position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1997
    Assignee: Waterloo Furniture Components, Ltd.
    Inventor: Scott Allan
  • Patent number: 5513579
    Abstract: The computer keyboard support assembly comprises a platform suitable for supporting a keyboard mechanism having one end of an arm pivotally mounted to the platform and the other end pivotally mounted to a mounting bracket which is attached to the underside of a work surface. A compensating mechanism utilizing a driving mechanism interacting with the pivot mountings for the arm and controlling the orientation of the platform, as the platform is moved to and from a storage and use position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1996
    Assignee: Waterloo Furniture Components, Ltd.
    Inventor: Scott Allan