Patents by Inventor Wade K. Fournier

Wade K. Fournier 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: 20230224631
    Abstract: A communications device is described that may include a system housing, a microphone array, a loudspeaker, and a loudspeaker housing. The loudspeaker housing is configured to minimize acoustic coupling between the loudspeaker and the microphone array, and at least a portion of the loudspeaker housing is positioned outside of the system housing. The loudspeaker housing may include a plurality of loudspeaker housing mounts. The loudspeaker housing may include first and second halves which may have a gasket between them. The gasket between the first half and the second half of the loudspeaker housing may be configured to dampen vibrations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: Gregory William Lantz, Benjamin Neal Huyck, Jan Michael Melin, Wade K. Fournier, Sarah N. Kenkel, Scott D. Harlow, Mathew T. Abraham
  • Publication number: 20230146913
    Abstract: A charging apparatus including a device holder disposed within a cavity, wherein the device holder is pivotably attached to a base and is configured to receive a first device type and continuously charge the first device as the device holder rotates from a first position to a second position and throughout rotation from the first position to the second position. The charging apparatus may include a charging element disposed within the cavity that is configured to receive and charge a second device type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Inventors: Tom J. Downs, Wade K. Fournier, Jase A. Ruggles
  • Patent number: 7418183
    Abstract: A fiber optic splice enclosure for housing an interconnection contained in a splice tray between at least one optical fiber of a feeder cable and at least one optical fiber of a drop cable is provided. The optical fiber of the feeder cable is at least partially contained in a feeder cable buffer or transportation tube. The fiber optic splice enclosure includes a support frame arranged in the enclosure. The support frame includes a central office side and a drop side. A basket is arranged on the support frame for storing slack of a spliced buffer tube transitioning to the splice tray. The spliced storage arrangement is sized so as to be able to store slack of the spliced feeder cable buffer tube while maintaining a predetermined tube bend radius. A splice tray mounting arrangement is arranged on the drop side of the support frame for supporting the splice tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: Charles Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: David A. Wittmeier, Wade K. Fournier, Jeffrey A. Plesniak, Walter Harwood, Carney P. Claunch, II
  • Publication number: 20070183732
    Abstract: A fiber optic splice enclosure for housing an interconnection contained in a splice tray between at least one optical fiber of a feeder cable and at least one optical fiber of a drop cable is provided. The optical fiber of the feeder cable is at least partially contained in a feeder cable buffer or transportation tube. The fiber optic splice enclosure includes a support frame arranged in the enclosure. The support frame includes a central office side and a drop side. A basket is arranged on the support frame for storing slack of a spliced buffer tube transitioning to the splice tray. The spliced storage arrangement is sized so as to be able to store slack of the spliced feeder cable buffer tube while maintaining a predetermined tube bend radius. A splice tray mounting arrangement is arranged on the drop side of the support frame for supporting the splice tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2007
    Publication date: August 9, 2007
    Applicant: Charles Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: David A. Wittmeier, Wade K. Fournier, Jeffrey A. Plesniak, Walter Harwood, Carney P. Claunch
  • Patent number: D714650
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: The Dial Corporation
    Inventors: Kacie Bruscha, Amy Rhodes, Brent Lindberg, Wade K. Fournier, Jr.