Patents by Inventor Steven R. McDaniel
Steven R. 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: 11911258Abstract: An occlusive device includes a covering component configured to modulate passage of blood or thrombus therethrough, and an occlusion frame that includes a plurality of elongate occlusion frame members. The elongate occlusion frame members are arranged to form a generally disc-shaped member. The occlusion frame is at least partially covered by the covering component. The device further includes an anchor frame that includes a plurality of elongate anchor frame members. The device further includes a first hub component from which the elongate frame members extend, and a second hub component from which the elongate frame members extend.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2014Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventors: Charles J. Center, Edward H. Cully, Nathan L. Friedman, Cody L. Hartman, Nichlas L. Helder, Brandon A. Lurie, Steven J. Masters, Thomas R. McDaniel, Nathan K. Mooney, Aaron L. Paris, Roark N. Wolfe
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Patent number: 10164940Abstract: One or more processors are configured to associate a first local IP address with a computer while the computer is connected to a first network access node thereby providing the computer with access to a network. The first local IP address is one of a plurality of local IP addresses used on the network. The one or more processors monitor transmissions received from the first network access node to determine when the computer requests an Internet transaction. When the computer requests an Internet transaction, a first one of the globally unique IP addresses is associated with the first local IP address thereby allowing the computer to conduct the Internet transaction. The first globally unique IP address is disassociated from the first local IP address after termination of the Internet transaction and is then available for association with any of the local IP addresses used on the network.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2017Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: Guest Tek Interactive Entertainment Ltd.Inventors: Wallace Eric Smith, William B. West, Steven R. McDaniel
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Patent number: 9867260Abstract: An automation system includes a lighting controller having a WiFi interface through which wireless communication may be established with one or more mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets and the like. Using a mobile device, an installer may rapidly and reliably configure the lighting controller including creating or modifying bindings and settings for keypads which are associated with the lighting controller. The lighting controller includes a dynamic snubber circuit which automatically adjusts itself to operate with different types of loads.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2013Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Savant Systems, LLCInventors: Kevin C. Kicklighter, Steven R. McDaniel, Nichol Fife Draper
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Publication number: 20170339104Abstract: One or more processors are configured to associate a first local IP address with a computer while the computer is connected to a first network access node thereby providing the computer with access to a network. The first local IP address is one of a plurality of local IP addresses used on the network. The one or more processors monitor transmissions received from the first network access node to determine when the computer requests an Internet transaction. When the computer requests an Internet transaction, a first one of the globally unique IP addresses is associated with the first local IP address thereby allowing the computer to conduct the Internet transaction. The first globally unique IP address is disassociated from the first local IP address after termination of the Internet transaction and is then available for association with any of the local IP addresses used on the network.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2017Publication date: November 23, 2017Inventors: Wallace Eric Smith, William B. West, Steven R. McDaniel
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Patent number: 9705846Abstract: One or more processors are configured to associate a first local IP address with a computer while the computer is connected to a first network access node thereby providing the computer with access to a network. The first local IP address is one of a plurality of local IP addresses used on the network. The one or more processors monitor transmissions received from the first network access node to determine when the computer requests an Internet transaction. When the computer requests an Internet transaction, a first one of the globally unique IP addresses is associated with the first local IP address thereby allowing the computer to conduct the Internet transaction. The first globally unique IP address is disassociated from the first local IP address after termination of the Internet transaction and is then available for association with any of the local IP addresses used on the network.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2016Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: Guest Tek Interactive Entertainment Ltd.Inventors: Wallace Eric Smith, William B. West, Steven R. McDaniel
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Publication number: 20170048191Abstract: One or more processors are configured to associate a first local IP address with a computer while the computer is connected to a first network access node thereby providing the computer with access to a network. The first local IP address is one of a plurality of local IP addresses used on the network. The one or more processors monitor transmissions received from the first network access node to determine when the computer requests an Internet transaction. When the computer requests an Internet transaction, a first one of the globally unique IP addresses is associated with the first local IP address thereby allowing the computer to conduct the Internet transaction. The first globally unique IP address is disassociated from the first local IP address after termination of the Internet transaction and is then available for association with any of the local IP addresses used on the network.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventors: Wallace Eric Smith, William B. West, Steven R. McDaniel
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Patent number: 9503419Abstract: One or more processors are configured to associate a first local IP address with a computer while the computer is connected to a first network access node thereby providing the computer with access to a network. The first local IP address is one of a plurality of local IP addresses used on the network. The one or more processors monitor transmissions received from the first network access node to determine when the computer requests an Internet transaction. When the computer requests an Internet transaction, a first one of the globally unique IP addresses is associated with the first local IP address thereby allowing the computer to conduct the Internet transaction. The first globally unique IP address is disassociated from the first local IP address after termination of the Internet transaction and is then available for association with any of the local IP addresses used on the network.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2015Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: Guest Tek Interactive Entertainment Ltd.Inventors: Wallace Eric Smith, William B. West, Steven R. McDaniel
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Publication number: 20150237004Abstract: One or more processors are configured to associate a first local IP address with a computer while the computer is connected to a first network access node thereby providing the computer with access to a network. The first local IP address is one of a plurality of local IP addresses used on the network. The one or more processors monitor transmissions received from the first network access node to determine when the computer requests an Internet transaction. When the computer requests an Internet transaction, a first one of the globally unique IP addresses is associated with the first local IP address thereby allowing the computer to conduct the Internet transaction. The first globally unique IP address is disassociated from the first local IP address after termination of the Internet transaction and is then available for association with any of the local IP addresses used on the network.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventors: Wallace Eric Smith, William B. West, Steven R. McDaniel
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Patent number: 9025599Abstract: One or more processors are configured to associate a first local IP address with a computer while the computer is connected to a first network access node thereby providing the computer with access to a network. The first local IP address is one of a plurality of local IP addresses used on the network. The one or more processors monitor transmissions received from the first network access node to determine when the computer requests an Internet transaction. When the computer requests an Internet transaction, a first one of the globally unique IP addresses is associated with the first local IP address thereby allowing the computer to conduct the Internet transaction. The first globally unique IP address is disassociated from the first local IP address after termination of the Internet transaction and is then available for association with any of the local IP addresses used on the network.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2014Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Guest Tek Interactive Entertainment Ltd.Inventors: Wallace Eric Smith, William B. West, Steven R. McDaniel
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Publication number: 20150002276Abstract: An automation system includes a lighting controller having a WiFi interface through which wireless communication may be established with one or more mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets and the like. Using a mobile device, an installer may rapidly and reliably configure the lighting controller including creating or modifying bindings and settings for keypads which are associated with the lighting controller. The lighting controller includes a dynamic snubber circuit which automatically adjusts itself to operate with different types of loads.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2013Publication date: January 1, 2015Applicant: Savant Systems, LLCInventors: Kevin C. Kicklighter, Steven R. McDaniel, Nichol Fife Draper
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Patent number: 8854195Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described for providing access to a network via a first one of a plurality of network access nodes in the network. The network access nodes each have a network address associated therewith which is unique on the network, the first network access node having a first network address associated therewith. The first network address is associated with a first computer while the first computer is connected to the first network access node thereby providing access to the network. When implemented at a hospitality structure such as a hotel, as a guest is checking in or in response to some other appropriate event, information regarding the guest's room environment and other preferences in a database record is transmitted from a head-end module to the network access node in the guest's assigned room. The assigned room is then automatically configured to suit the guest's preferences.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2008Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Guest Tek Interactive Entertainment Ltd.Inventors: William B. West, Wallace Eric Smith, Steven R. McDaniel
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Publication number: 20140289410Abstract: One or more processors are configured to associate a first local IP address with a computer while the computer is connected to a first network access node thereby providing the computer with access to a network. The first local IP address is one of a plurality of local IP addresses used on the network. The one or more processors monitor transmissions received from the first network access node to determine when the computer requests an Internet transaction. When the computer requests an Internet transaction, a first one of the globally unique IP addresses is associated with the first local IP address thereby allowing the computer to conduct the Internet transaction. The first globally unique IP address is disassociated from the first local IP address after termination of the Internet transaction and is then available for association with any of the local IP addresses used on the network.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Inventors: Wallace Eric Smith, William B. West, Steven R. McDaniel
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Patent number: 7580376Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described for providing access to a network via a first one of a plurality of network access nodes in the network. The network access nodes each have a network address associated therewith which is unique on the network, the first network access node having a first network address associated therewith. The first network address is associated with a first computer while the first computer is connected to the first network access node thereby providing access to the network.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2005Date of Patent: August 25, 2009Assignee: Ibahn General Holdings CorporationInventors: William B. West, Wallace Eric Smith, Steven R. McDaniel
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Publication number: 20090052459Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described for providing access to a network via a first one of a plurality of network access nodes in the network. The network access nodes each have a network address associated therewith which is unique on the network, the first network access node having a first network address associated therewith. The first network address is associated with a first computer while the first computer is connected to the first network access node thereby providing access to the network.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2008Publication date: February 26, 2009Applicant: IBAHN GENERAL HOLDINGS CORPORATIONInventors: William B. West, Wallace Eric Smith, Steven R. McDaniel
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Patent number: 6996073Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described for providing access to a network via a first one of a plurality of network access nodes in the network. The network access nodes each have a network address associated therewith which is unique on the network, the first network access node having a first network address associated therewith. The first network address is associated with a first computer while the first computer is connected to the first network access node thereby providing access to the network.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2003Date of Patent: February 7, 2006Assignee: iBAHN General Holdings CorporationInventors: William B. West, Wallace Eric Smith, Steven R. McDaniel
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Patent number: 6738382Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described for providing access to a network via a first one of a plurality of network access nodes in the network. The network access nodes each have a network address associated therewith which is unique on the network, the first network access node having a first network address associated therewith. The first network address is associated with a first computer while the first computer is connected to the first network access node thereby providing access to the network.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 1999Date of Patent: May 18, 2004Assignee: STSN General Holdings, Inc.Inventors: William B. West, Wallace Eric Smith, Steven R. McDaniel