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).

  • Patent number: 11911258
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 10164940
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Guest Tek Interactive Entertainment Ltd.
    Inventors: Wallace Eric Smith, William B. West, Steven R. McDaniel
  • Patent number: 9867260
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Savant Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin C. Kicklighter, Steven R. McDaniel, Nichol Fife Draper
  • Publication number: 20170339104
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: Wallace Eric Smith, William B. West, Steven R. McDaniel
  • Patent number: 9705846
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Guest Tek Interactive Entertainment Ltd.
    Inventors: Wallace Eric Smith, William B. West, Steven R. McDaniel
  • Publication number: 20170048191
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: Wallace Eric Smith, William B. West, Steven R. McDaniel
  • Patent number: 9503419
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Guest Tek Interactive Entertainment Ltd.
    Inventors: Wallace Eric Smith, William B. West, Steven R. McDaniel
  • Publication number: 20150237004
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2015
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Inventors: Wallace Eric Smith, William B. West, Steven R. McDaniel
  • Patent number: 9025599
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Guest Tek Interactive Entertainment Ltd.
    Inventors: Wallace Eric Smith, William B. West, Steven R. McDaniel
  • Publication number: 20150002276
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2013
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Applicant: Savant Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin C. Kicklighter, Steven R. McDaniel, Nichol Fife Draper
  • Patent number: 8854195
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Guest Tek Interactive Entertainment Ltd.
    Inventors: William B. West, Wallace Eric Smith, Steven R. McDaniel
  • Publication number: 20140289410
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventors: Wallace Eric Smith, William B. West, Steven R. McDaniel
  • Patent number: 7580376
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Ibahn General Holdings Corporation
    Inventors: William B. West, Wallace Eric Smith, Steven R. McDaniel
  • Publication number: 20090052459
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2008
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Applicant: IBAHN GENERAL HOLDINGS CORPORATION
    Inventors: William B. West, Wallace Eric Smith, Steven R. McDaniel
  • Patent number: 6996073
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: iBAHN General Holdings Corporation
    Inventors: William B. West, Wallace Eric Smith, Steven R. McDaniel
  • Patent number: 6738382
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Assignee: STSN General Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: William B. West, Wallace Eric Smith, Steven R. McDaniel