Patents by Inventor Steven R. Payne
Steven R. Payne 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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Publication number: 20220122433Abstract: Disclosed herein are a number of example embodiments for product merchandising display systems. Through such example embodiments, products (e.g., smart phones, tablet computers, wearables, digital cameras, etc.) can be securely merchandised to customers in retail store environments.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2020Publication date: April 21, 2022Applicant: Mobile Tech, Inc.Inventors: Wade Carter Wheeler, Lincoln Wilde, Eric Charlesworth, Jude A. Hall, Steven R. Payne, Rod Horner
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Publication number: 20220065891Abstract: An intelligent motion sensing cable is disclosed, where a motion sensor that is included in the cable can detect cable motion. The cable can then use this detected motion to intelligently control a charge signal delivered by the cable to a connected electronic device and/or generate data indicative of customer interactions with a connected electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2020Publication date: March 3, 2022Applicant: Mobile Tech, Inc.Inventors: Wade Carter Wheeler, Steven R. Payne
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Publication number: 20210026409Abstract: A variety of improvements to docking systems for portable computing devices are disclosed, For example, improved techniques for maintaining a data connection between a base portion of the docking system and a case portion of the docking system are disclosed. As an example, the docking system can include improved magnetics that help maintain the data connection between the base portion and the case portion, even during rotational movements of the case portion relative to the base portion. Further still, examples are described where the detection of a docking action between the case portion and the base portion can trigger any of a number of responsive actions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2019Publication date: January 28, 2021Applicant: Mobile Tech, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Miles, Kristopher W. Schatz, Jude A. Hall, Hoa Pham, Lincoln Wilde, Travis C. Walker, Steven R. Payne
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Patent number: 10614682Abstract: An intelligent motion sensing cable is disclosed, where a motion sensor that is included in the cable can detect cable motion. The cable can use this detected motion to generate data indicative of customer interactions with a connected electronic device. The cable can also use this detected motion to intelligently control a charge signal delivered by the cable to a connected electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2019Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: MOBILE TECH, INC.Inventors: Wade Carter Wheeler, Steven R. Payne
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Patent number: 10593443Abstract: An intelligent motion sensing cable is disclosed, where a motion sensor that is included in the cable can detect cable motion. The cable can then use this detected motion to intelligently control a charge signal delivered by the cable to a connected electronic device. The cable can also use this detected motion to generate data indicative of customer interactions with a connected electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2019Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: MOBILE TECH, INC.Inventors: Wade Carter Wheeler, Steven R. Payne
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Publication number: 20190347917Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to security systems and, more particularly, to a power and/or alarming security system for electrical appliances. In an example embodiment, an apparatus comprises a socket and a circuit. The socket can be configured for detachable electrical connection with an electrical appliance. The circuit can be configured to (1) provide power to a connected electrical appliance through the socket, and (2) calibrate an alarm limit for a security function for the socket based on a plurality of electrical characteristics of the connected electrical appliance that are measured via the socket, wherein the electrical characteristics comprise an admittance characteristic and a current draw characteristic of the connected electrical appliance. Furthermore, the circuit can calibrate the alarm limit for the socket according to a plurality of calibration phases.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2019Publication date: November 14, 2019Inventors: Steven R. Payne, Kenneth A. Boehlke, Kimberly Porter Miyake, Wade Carter Wheeler
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Patent number: 10360776Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to security systems and, more particularly, to a power and/or alarming security system for electrical appliances. In an example embodiment, an apparatus comprises a socket and a circuit. The socket can be configured for detachable electrical connection with an electrical appliance. The circuit can be configured to (1) provide power to a connected electrical appliance through the socket, and (2) calibrate an alarm limit for a security function for the socket based on a plurality of electrical characteristics of the connected electrical appliance that are measured via the socket, wherein the electrical characteristics comprise an admittance characteristic and a current draw characteristic of the connected electrical appliance. Furthermore, the circuit can calibrate the alarm limit for the socket according to a plurality of calibration phases.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2018Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: MOBILE TECH, INC.Inventors: Steven R. Payne, Kenneth A. Boehlke, Kimberly Porter Miyake, Wade Carter Wheeler
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Publication number: 20190220059Abstract: A variety of improvements to docking systems for portable computing devices are disclosed. For example, improved techniques for maintaining a data connection between a base portion of the docking system and a case portion of the docking system are disclosed. As an example, the docking system can include improved magnetics that help maintain the data connection between the base portion and the case portion, even during rotational movements of the case portion relative to the base portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2019Publication date: July 18, 2019Inventors: Michael D. Miles, Kristopher W. Schatz, Jude A. Hall, Hoa Pham, Lincoln Wilde, Travis C. Walker, Steven R. Payne
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Publication number: 20190073884Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to security systems and, more particularly, to a power and/or alarming security system for electrical appliances. In an example embodiment, an apparatus comprises a socket and a circuit. The socket can be configured for detachable electrical connection with an electrical appliance. The circuit can be configured to (1) provide power to a connected electrical appliance through the socket, and (2) calibrate an alarm limit for a security function for the socket based on a plurality of electrical characteristics of the connected electrical appliance that are measured via the socket, wherein the electrical characteristics comprise an admittance characteristic and a current draw characteristic of the connected electrical appliance. Furthermore, the circuit can calibrate the alarm limit for the socket according to a plurality of calibration phases.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2018Publication date: March 7, 2019Inventors: Steven R. Payne, Kenneth A. Boehlke, Kimberly Porter Miyake, Wade Carter Wheeler
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Patent number: 5284481Abstract: A liquid infuser apparatus includes an elastic sleeve mounted on an elongated member and within a collapsible spherical housing to enable it to expand naturally to maintain a constant pressure over the infusion period. A rigid open ended housing into which an infuser may be removeably placed provides a reusable protective housing. Multiple infusers are packaged with a rigid housing in a kit.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 1992Date of Patent: February 8, 1994Assignee: Block Medical, Inc.Inventors: Emil H. Soika, Steven R. Payne
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Patent number: 5224934Abstract: An infusion system for the delivery of a first continuous flow of a intravenous fluid and second multiple selectable dosages of the fluid from a source to a site comprises a source of intravenous fluid under pressure, a housing having an inlet for connection to the source of fluid and an outlet for connection to a delivery site, a first passage in the housing for conveying a continuous constant low volume of the fluid to the outlet, and a second passage in the housing having an accumulator for accumulating a predetermined fixed charge of fluid and an actuator for selectively releasing the flow of the fluid from the accumulator to the outlet.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 1991Date of Patent: July 6, 1993Assignee: Block Medical, Inc.Inventors: Steven R. Payne, Frederic P. Field, James M. Verespej
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Patent number: 5179983Abstract: A system for simultaneously filling multiple reservoirs of an IV delivery system comprises a support frame, port positioners on the support frame for positioning a plurality of fill ports of a multiple chamber reservoir, a plurality of injection pumps for injecting a predetermined amount of a fluid, coupling devices for coupling the injection pumps to a fill port of a reservoir, and an actuator for simultaneously coupling the couplers to the fill ports and filling said reservoirs with a predetermined amount of a fluid.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 1991Date of Patent: January 19, 1993Assignee: Block Medical, Inc.Inventors: Edward T. Cordner, Jr., Steven R. Payne, Glenn J. Istratoff