Patents by Inventor William Dunn

William Dunn 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).

  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOTELY MONITORING ELECTRONIC DISPLAYS
    Publication number: 20230048815
    Abstract: Systems and methods for remotely monitoring display assemblies are provided. Each of the electronic display assemblies includes sensors in electronic communication with a controller, which is in electronic communication with a network communication device. At a monitoring center, different customer identifiers are associated with different portions of data, a particular customer identifier is received from a customer device, the portions of the data associated with the particular customer identifier are identified for transmission to the customer device, and one or more user displays are generated with the identified data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: Elliot Newnham, Brock Bearchell, William Dunn
  • DISPLAY ASSEMBLIES WITH DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SENSORS
    Publication number: 20230029615
    Abstract: Electronic display assemblies providing enhanced leak detection, and systems and methods related to the same, are provided. A differential pressure sensor detects a differential pressure between an ambient environment and a testing area of the electronic display assembly. A controller determines differential pressure readings based on data received from the differential pressure sensor and selectively generates electronic notifications based on said differential pressure readings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: William Dunn, Mike Brown, Douglas Bennett, Kevin O'Connor, Alex Moreau
  • ELECTRONIC DISPLAY WITH COOLING
    Publication number: 20230036767
    Abstract: A method for cooling a display assembly includes forcibly circulating gas about an airflow pathway extending within a housing and extending along opposing sides of an image assembly is provided. Ambient air is ingested into the housing through an intake, passed within the housing in a manner which provides thermal interaction with the circulating gas in said airflow pathway, and exhausted from the housing through an exhaust to change a temperature of the circulating gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: William Dunn, Tim Hubbard
  • DISPLAY ASSEMBLIES FOR PROVIDING COMPRESSIVE FORCES AT ELECTRONIC DISPLAY LAYERS
    Publication number: 20230030742
    Abstract: A display assembly includes a structural framework, a cover forward of an electronic display layer, and an illumination device rearward of the electronic display layer. A rear passageway is provided between a rear portion of the structural framework and a rear surface of the illumination device and is in fluid communication with a front passageway between a rear surface of the cover and a forward surface of the electronic display layer and an illumination device passageway between a rear surface of the electronic display layer and a front surface of the illumination device. A closed loop fan unit adjacent to an entrance to the front passageway and the illumination device passageway creates flows of circulating gas therethrough when activated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2021
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: William Dunn, Mike Brown, Alex Moreau
  • ELECTRONIC DISPLAY ASSEMBLIES WITH SOLAR PANELS
    Publication number: 20230030376
    Abstract: A display assembly includes electronic displays secured to a structural framework at an elevated position, the structural framework including one or more members and configured for attachment to a surface. Solar panels are secured to the structure framework at a location above the electronic displays, and bulk energy storage devices are secured to the structure framework and electrically connected with the electronic displays and the solar panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: William Dunn, Gerald Fraschilla, Jack Bartholmae, Douglas Bennett
  • ELECTRONIC DISPLAY ASSEMBLY WITH A CHANNEL FOR AMBIENT AIR IN AN ACCESS PANEL
    Publication number: 20230033017
    Abstract: An electronic display assembly includes a cover panel at a front portion of a housing, and an electronic display layer located rearward of the cover panel. At least a portion of a first airflow pathway is located rearward of the electronic display layer. At least a portion of a second airflow pathway extends along and adjacent to a rear surface of an access panel, which is located rearward of at least said portion of said first airflow pathway. An intake and an exhaust are in fluid communication with the first and second airflow pathways.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventor: William Dunn
  • Roof mounted vehicle topper
    Patent number: 11545057
    Abstract: Systems and method for mounting a vehicle topper to a roof of a vehicle are provided. A first and second cross bar are secured to the roof of the vehicle. A housing for first and second electronic displays of the vehicle topper is secured to the cross bars by way of mounting brackets. Wiring is extended between the vehicle topper and an outside power source to establish an electrical pathway between the power source and the first and second electronic displays when connected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Hornsby, William Dunn, Mike Brown, Doug Bennett
  • Electronic display with cooling
    Patent number: 11540418
    Abstract: A method for cooling a display assembly includes forcibly circulating gas about an airflow pathway extending within a housing and surrounding an image assembly. Forcibly ingesting ambient air into the housing through an intake, passing the ingested ambient air within the housing in a manner which provides thermal interaction with the circulating gas in said airflow pathway, and exhausting the ingested ambient air from the housing through an exhaust to cool the circulating gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: William Dunn, Tim Hubbard
  • Display unit with orientation based operation
    Patent number: 11526044
    Abstract: Systems and methods for modifying display unit operations based on orientation are provided. A controller receives orientation data from an orientation detection device and commands operations of a thermal management system based, at least in part, on the received orientation data. A solar angle relative to the electronic display may be determined based on a location, a date, a time, and the orientation data. Cooling may be modified based on solar angle relative to the electronic display. The orientation data may be used to check installation, determine damage, or position of display unit components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventor: William Dunn
  • DISPLAY ASSEMBLIES INCORPORATING ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING EQUIPMENT
    Publication number: 20220394861
    Abstract: Electronic display assemblies with forced air cooling are provided. An open loop centrifugal fan forces ambient air through an open loop pathway extending through an electronic display subassembly. A closed loop centrifugal fan forces circulating gas through a closed loop airflow pathway including a rear compartment behind the electronic display subassembly. Electronic components for operating the display assembly and changing electric vehicles may be provided with the rear compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: William Dunn, Marcos Diaz, Alex Moreau
  • Electronic display assembly with a channel for ambient air in an access panel
    Patent number: 11507141
    Abstract: An electronic display assembly includes a digital side assembly mounted to a first portion of a frame and includes a housing, an electronic display layer located rearward of a cover panel, and a first airflow pathway located rearward of the electronic display layer. An access panel is mounted to a second portion of the frame in a moveable manner and includes a second airflow pathway. An intake and an exhaust are in fluid communication with the first and second airflow pathways.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventor: William Dunn
  • Solar powered vehicle topper unit
    Patent number: 11505145
    Abstract: A solar powered vehicle topper unit and systems and methods for the same are provided. A solar energy harvesting device is electrically connected to an electronic display within a housing. The solar energy harvesting device is located above the housing. The solar energy harvesting device has a first footprint, and the housing has a second footprint which is smaller than the first footprint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: William Dunn, Jack Bartholmae, Douglas Bennett
  • Electronic display assemblies with solar panels
    Patent number: 11496091
    Abstract: A solar powered display assembly and systems and methods for the same are provided. An electronic display portion comprising an electronic display within a housing is secured to a structural framework at a position elevated above a ground surface. A solar energy harvesting device is connected to the structure framework at a position above, and spaced apart from, said electronic display portion, wherein said solar energy harvesting device is electrically connected to the electronic display portion. A bulk energy storage device is located below the electronic display portion. A footprint of the solar energy harvesting device is smaller than footprints for the electronic display portion and bulk energy storage device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: William Dunn, Gerald Fraschilla, Jack Bartholmae, Douglas Bennett
  • Lighting assembly for electronic display and graphic
    Patent number: 11474393
    Abstract: A transparent electronic display layer is placed between a front and rear transparent layer. A light guide is positioned behind the transparent electronic display layer and has an outer edge. Lighting elements are positioned adjacent to the outer edge. A cavity is positioned adjacent to and on an opposing side of the lighting elements as compared to the light guide such that light exiting the lighting elements enters both the light guide and the cavity. A graphic may be provided at the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: Marcos Diaz, William Dunn
  • Forced air cooling for display assemblies using centrifugal fans
    Patent number: 11470749
    Abstract: Systems for forced air cooling of display assemblies are provided. An electronic display subassembly is located behind a cover and includes an interior channel. An open loop centrifugal fan is positioned at an intake or an exhaust and forces ambient air through an open loop pathway when activated. A closed loop airflow pathway encircles the electronic display subassembly. A closed loop centrifugal fan is positioned at a side channel and forces circulating gas through the closed loop airflow pathway. Electronic components for operating the display assembly are provided with the rear compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: William Dunn, Marcos Diaz, Alex Moreau
  • MONITORING THE STATUS OF A TOUCHSCREEN
    Publication number: 20220317801
    Abstract: Touchscreen display assemblies with status monitoring features and related systems and methods are provided. Touchscreen related signals are monitored and an analysis is made of the signals and interruptions to determine if the touchscreen display assembly is in need of report. Visual reports indicating the need for repair are generated at remote devices based on a determination from the analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventor: William Dunn
  • Solar powered electronic display assembly
    Patent number: D964920
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventor: William Dunn
  • Solar powered electronic display kiosk
    Patent number: D969066
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventor: William Dunn
  • Solar powered electronic display kiosk
    Patent number: D969067
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventor: William Dunn
  • Solar powered electronic display kiosk
    Patent number: D969068
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventor: William Dunn