Patents by Inventor Weldon Gammon

Weldon Gammon 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: 20140301586
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a method and apparatus for installing a tile-mounted ceiling speaker that combines the ease of installation of a lay-in speaker system with the visual appearance of a tile-mounted speaker system. In one or more embodiments, the apparatus of the present invention includes a support frame, back box assembly configured for installation on top of a ceiling tile, a ceiling ring configured to be mounted in an opening in a ceiling tile, and a loudspeaker cartridge configured to be mounted to the support frame through the ceiling tile opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: RGB SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: William C. Stewart, JR., Michael Hudson, Larry Frerichs, Clinton Strong, Weldon Gammon
  • Publication number: 20140286518
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a method and apparatus for installing a tile-mounted ceiling speaker that combines the ease of installation of a lay-in speaker system with the visual appearance of a tile-mounted speaker system. In one or more embodiments, the apparatus of the present invention includes a support frame and back box assembly configured for installation on top of a ceiling tile and a loudspeaker cartridge configured to be mounted to the support frame through an appropriately-sized hole in the ceiling tile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: RGB SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: William C. Stewart, JR., Michael Hudson, Larry Frerichs, Clinton Strong, Weldon Gammon
  • Patent number: 8672087
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a method and apparatus for installing a tile-mounted ceiling speaker that combines the ease of installation of a lay-in speaker system with the visual appearance of a tile-mounted speaker system. In one or more embodiments, the apparatus of the present invention includes a support frame, back box assembly configured for installation on top of a ceiling tile, a ceiling ring configured to be mounted in an opening in a ceiling tile, and a loudspeaker cartridge configured to be mounted to the support frame through the ceiling tile opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: RGB Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: William C. Stewart, Jr., Michael Hudson, Larry Frerichs, Clinton Strong, Weldon Gammon
  • Patent number: 8631897
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a method and apparatus for installing a tile-mounted ceiling speaker that combines the ease of installation of a lay-in speaker system with the visual appearance of a tile-mounted speaker system. In one or more embodiments, the apparatus of the present invention includes a support frame and back box assembly configured for installation on top of a ceiling tile and a loudspeaker cartridge configured to be mounted to the support frame through an appropriately-sized hole in the ceiling tile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: RGB Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: William Cameron Stewart, Jr., Michael Hudson, Larry Frerichs, Clinton Strong, Weldon Gammon
  • Publication number: 20130251181
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a method and apparatus for installing a tile-mounted ceiling speaker that combines the ease of installation of a lay-in speaker system with the visual appearance of a tile-mounted speaker system. In one or more embodiments, the apparatus of the present invention includes a support frame, back box assembly configured for installation on top of a ceiling tile, a ceiling ring configured to be mounted in an opening in a ceiling tile, and a loudspeaker cartridge configured to be mounted to the support frame through the ceiling tile opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: RGB SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: WILLIAM C. STEWART, JR., MICHAEL HUDSON, LARRY FRERICHS, CLINTON STRONG, WELDON GAMMON
  • Publication number: 20130109253
    Abstract: An enclosure for tablet devices with features to provide secure mounting options is described. In accordance with at least one embodiment, the enclosure provides options to mount a tablet device in either a desktop stand or onto a variety of other supports, including VESA compliant mounts and electrical junction boxes. Security options include the ability to secure the tablet device inside the enclosure to provide a deterrent to theft or vandalism. Additional levels of security may be provided that limit access to the tablet device's control features (i.e., control buttons, cameras, sensors). In accordance with at least one embodiment, access to the tablet device's display, button(s), camera(s), microphone(s), speaker(s), connector(s), and/or tactile feedback of button(s) or other devices can be selectively maintained or prevented while the tablet device is enclosed in the tablet enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Inventors: WELDON GAMMON, David Libman, Jaysun Stockdell-Giesler
  • Patent number: 8403107
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a tile-mounted ceiling speaker that combines the ease of installation of a lay-in speaker system with the visual appearance of a tile-mounted speaker system. In one or more embodiments, the apparatus of the present invention includes a support frame and back box assembly configured for installation on top of a ceiling tile and a loudspeaker cartridge configured to be mounted to the support frame through an appropriately-sized hole in the ceiling tile. In one or more embodiments, the invention comprises a peripheral flange and a plurality of flip dogs for mounting the cartridge to the support frame that are configured to be disposed in the interior of the back box when engaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: RGB Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: William Cameron Stewart, Jr., Michael Hudson, Larry Frerichs, Clinton Strong, Weldon Gammon
  • Publication number: 20130004013
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a tile-mounted ceiling speaker that combines the ease of installation of a lay-in speaker system with the visual appearance of a tile-mounted speaker system. In one or more embodiments, the apparatus of the present invention includes a support frame and back box assembly configured for installation on top of a ceiling tile and a loudspeaker cartridge configured to be mounted to the support frame through an appropriately-sized hole in the ceiling tile. In one or more embodiments, the invention comprises a peripheral flange and a plurality of flip dogs for mounting the cartridge to the support frame that are configured to be disposed in the interior of the back box when engaged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: RGB SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: William Cameron Stewart, JR., MICHAEL HUDSON, LARRY FRERICHS, CLINTON STRONG, WELDON GAMMON
  • Patent number: 8286749
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a method and apparatus for installing a tile-mounted ceiling speaker that combines the ease of installation of a lay-in speaker system with the visual appearance of a tile-mounted speaker system. In one or more embodiments, the apparatus of the present invention includes a support frame and back box assembly configured for installation on top of a ceiling tile and a loudspeaker cartridge configured to be mounted to the support frame through an appropriately-sized hole in the ceiling tile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: RGB Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: William Cameron Stewart, Jr., Michael Hudson, Larry Frerichs, Clinton Strong, Weldon Gammon
  • Publication number: 20120002835
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a method and apparatus for installing a tile-mounted ceiling speaker that combines the ease of installation of a lay-in speaker system with the visual appearance of a tile-mounted speaker system. In one or more embodiments, the apparatus of the present invention includes a support frame and back box assembly configured for installation on top of a ceiling tile and a loudspeaker cartridge configured to be mounted to the support frame through an appropriately-sized hole in the ceiling tile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventors: William Cameron Stewart, JR., Michael Hudson, Larry Frerichs, Clinton Strong, Weldon Gammon
  • Publication number: 20110311085
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a method and apparatus for installing a tile-mounted ceiling speaker that combines the ease of installation of a lay-in speaker system with the visual appearance of a tile-mounted speaker system. In one or more embodiments, the apparatus of the present invention includes a support frame and back box assembly configured for installation on top of a ceiling tile and a loudspeaker cartridge configured to be mounted to the support frame through an appropriately-sized hole in the ceiling tile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventors: WILLIAM Cameron STEWART, JR., MICHAEL HUDSON, LARRY FRERICHS, CLINTON STRONG, WELDON GAMMON
  • Patent number: 7933637
    Abstract: Mobile terminals include a housing, an electronic circuit and a speaker assembly positioned in the housing. The speaker assembly includes a first speaker positioned adjacent a first side of the electronic circuit and a second speaker positioned adjacent the first speaker on the first side of the electronic circuit. A grommet may be positioned in the housing that is configured to receive the first speaker and the second speaker and the first speaker and the second speaker are positioned in the grommet. The first speaker can be a receiver speaker and the second speaker can be a micro-speaker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB
    Inventors: John Weldon Gammon, William Chris Eaton
  • Patent number: 7069061
    Abstract: Mobile terminals include a housing, an electronic circuit and a speaker assembly positioned in the housing. The speaker assembly includes a first speaker positioned adjacent a first side of the electronic circuit and a second speaker positioned adjacent the first speaker on the first side of the electronic circuit. A grommet may be positioned in the housing that is configured to receive the first speaker and the second speaker and the first speaker and the second speaker are positioned in the grommet. The first speaker can be a receiver speaker and the second speaker can be a micro-speaker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB
    Inventors: John Weldon Gammon, William Chris Eaton
  • Patent number: 6051779
    Abstract: An improved RF shielding device is disclosed. An RF shielding device includes a shield can having sidewalls defining a number of guide tabs thereon enabling the shield can to be inserted within a molding apparatus such that an electrically conductive gasket may be molded directly to the sidewalls of the shield can.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Assignee: Ericsson Inc.
    Inventor: John Weldon Gammon
  • Patent number: 5847938
    Abstract: A shield including a cover and pins is inserted in a solder-free connection into an electronic substrate for shielding electronic components on the substrate in an electronic device. The shield has a conductive cover, preferably with an integrally formed roof and wall, which defines a cavity. The cavity is configured to receive an electronic component or components positioned therein. The shield also has a conductive mounting pins which extend from the cover. The cover and the pins are preferably formed as a single piece. The shield also preferably includes a conductive gasket connected in a groove in the cover between the cover and the electronic substrate. Methods of assembling the shield on an electronic substrate in forming an electronic package for an electronic device are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1998
    Assignee: Ericsson Inc.
    Inventor: John Weldon Gammon
  • Patent number: D680526
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: RGB Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Weldon Gammon, David Libman, Jaysun Stockdell-Giesler
  • Patent number: D694195
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: RGB Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: John Weldon Gammon, David Libman, Jaysun Stockdell-Giesler
  • Patent number: D727271
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: RGB Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Xuyao Shi, Kate N. Gentle, Jaysun Stockdell-Giesler, David H. Libman, J. Weldon Gammon, Deborah M. Hinzman
  • Patent number: D755783
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: RGB Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Xuyao Shi, Kate N. Gentle, Jaysun Stockdell-Giesler, David H. Libman, J. Weldon Gammon, Deborah M. Hinzman
  • Patent number: D850440
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: RGB Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Kate N. Gentle, John Weldon Gammon, David H. Libman