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).
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Publication number: 20140301586Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: RGB SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: William C. Stewart, JR., Michael Hudson, Larry Frerichs, Clinton Strong, Weldon Gammon
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Publication number: 20140286518Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: RGB SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: William C. Stewart, JR., Michael Hudson, Larry Frerichs, Clinton Strong, Weldon Gammon
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Patent number: 8672087Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 5, 2013Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: RGB Systems, Inc.Inventors: William C. Stewart, Jr., Michael Hudson, Larry Frerichs, Clinton Strong, Weldon Gammon
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Patent number: 8631897Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 15, 2011Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: RGB Systems, Inc.Inventors: William Cameron Stewart, Jr., Michael Hudson, Larry Frerichs, Clinton Strong, Weldon Gammon
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Publication number: 20130251181Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: RGB SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: WILLIAM C. STEWART, JR., MICHAEL HUDSON, LARRY FRERICHS, CLINTON STRONG, WELDON GAMMON
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Publication number: 20130109253Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2011Publication date: May 2, 2013Inventors: WELDON GAMMON, David Libman, Jaysun Stockdell-Giesler
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Patent number: 8403107Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 9, 2012Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: RGB Systems, Inc.Inventors: William Cameron Stewart, Jr., Michael Hudson, Larry Frerichs, Clinton Strong, Weldon Gammon
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Publication number: 20130004013Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: RGB SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: William Cameron Stewart, JR., MICHAEL HUDSON, LARRY FRERICHS, CLINTON STRONG, WELDON GAMMON
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Patent number: 8286749Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 14, 2011Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: RGB Systems, Inc.Inventors: William Cameron Stewart, Jr., Michael Hudson, Larry Frerichs, Clinton Strong, Weldon Gammon
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Publication number: 20120002835Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2011Publication date: January 5, 2012Inventors: William Cameron Stewart, JR., Michael Hudson, Larry Frerichs, Clinton Strong, Weldon Gammon
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Publication number: 20110311085Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2011Publication date: December 22, 2011Inventors: WILLIAM Cameron STEWART, JR., MICHAEL HUDSON, LARRY FRERICHS, CLINTON STRONG, WELDON GAMMON
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Patent number: 7933637Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 24, 2006Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications ABInventors: John Weldon Gammon, William Chris Eaton
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Patent number: 7069061Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 18, 2003Date of Patent: June 27, 2006Assignee: Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications ABInventors: John Weldon Gammon, William Chris Eaton
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Patent number: 6051779Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 21, 1996Date of Patent: April 18, 2000Assignee: Ericsson Inc.Inventor: John Weldon Gammon
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Patent number: 5847938Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 20, 1996Date of Patent: December 8, 1998Assignee: Ericsson Inc.Inventor: John Weldon Gammon
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Patent number: D680526Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2011Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: RGB Systems, Inc.Inventors: Weldon Gammon, David Libman, Jaysun Stockdell-Giesler
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Patent number: D694195Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2012Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: RGB Systems, Inc.Inventors: John Weldon Gammon, David Libman, Jaysun Stockdell-Giesler
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Patent number: D727271Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2014Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: RGB Systems, Inc.Inventors: Xuyao Shi, Kate N. Gentle, Jaysun Stockdell-Giesler, David H. Libman, J. Weldon Gammon, Deborah M. Hinzman
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Patent number: D755783Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2014Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: RGB Systems, Inc.Inventors: Xuyao Shi, Kate N. Gentle, Jaysun Stockdell-Giesler, David H. Libman, J. Weldon Gammon, Deborah M. Hinzman
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Patent number: D850440Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2017Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: RGB Systems, Inc.Inventors: Kate N. Gentle, John Weldon Gammon, David H. Libman