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).

  • 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
  • FAN CONTROL FOR ELECTRONIC DISPLAY ASSEMBLIES
    Publication number: 20220295666
    Abstract: Condensation control systems and methods for display assemblies are provided. A cover forms part of a housing for an electronic display, the housing accommodating an airflow pathway. Temperature sensors located along the airflow pathway measure temperature which is reported to a controller. The controller determines a dewpoint temperature and calculates a dewpoint spread between the dewpoint temperature and the measured temperature. Where the dewpoint spread is less than a predetermined threshold, modified operations are initiated by the controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: William Dunn, Mike Brown, John Schuch
  • ELECTRONIC DISPLAY WITH COOLING
    Publication number: 20220287200
    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: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: William Dunn, Tim Hubbard
  • DISPLAY ASSEMBLY USING STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE
    Publication number: 20220260872
    Abstract: A display assembly is provided which includes a housing for an electronic display and a thermal management substructure. The thermal management substructure is located rearward of the electronic display and includes multiple components, which are secured to one another by a plurality of deposits of structural adhesive. Methods of manufacturing the thermal management substructure are also provided where structural adhesive is deposited between components of the thermal management substructure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: William Dunn, Marcos Diaz, Tim Hubbard, Matt Dosch
  • Monitoring the status of a touchscreen
    Patent number: 11402940
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for monitoring the status of a touchscreen at a display assembly. Signals are transmitted to the touchscreen. Where signals received from the touchscreen are modified in a manner inconsistent with expected touch input, a type and a location of damage to the touchscreen is determined based on the signals received from the touchscreen, and a visual representation is generated at a remote device of the type and the location of the damage at the touchscreen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventor: William Dunn
  • DISPLAY SYSTEM FOR REFRIGERATED DISPLAY CASE
    Publication number: 20220221759
    Abstract: A display system for a refrigerated display case includes a door assembly which permits access to a product storage compartment. The door assembly includes an electronic display layer positioned within an enclosure defined by a front cover layer, a rear cover layer, and a spacer extending about a perimeter of interior surfaces of the front and rear cover layers. The front cover layer permits viewing of images displayed at the electronic display layer through the front cover layer. Electronic equipment for operating the electronic display layer is located outside of the enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: Marcos Diaz, William Dunn
  • Solar powered electronic display assembly with pole mount
    Patent number: D958059
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    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