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).

  • Monitoring the status of a touchscreen
    Patent number: 11137847
    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 to the touchscreen are interrupted for at least a predetermined amount of time, a type and location of damage are identified. A visual representation reflecting the type and location of damage at the touchscreen is generated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventor: William Dunn
  • DISPLAY UNIT WITH ORIENTATION BASED OPERATION
    Publication number: 20210302779
    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: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventor: William Dunn
  • MEASURING POWER CONSUMPTION OF A DISPLAY ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20210263082
    Abstract: Systems and methods for measuring power consumption in a display assembly are provided. Images are displayed at an electronic display subassembly. A simulated electric meter is electrically interposed between a utility electric supply and at least the electronic display subassembly and measures power consumed by at least said electronic display subassembly. Cumulative power measurements may be recorded by the simulated electric meter for each image displayed at the electronic display subassembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2021
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: William Dunn, John Schuch
  • Roof mounted vehicle topper
    Patent number: 11100822
    Abstract: Systems and method are disclosed which provide an inconspicuous electrical pathway between one or more electronic displays of a vehicle top unit and a power source for a vehicle. A housing for the electronic displays is mounted to a cross bar mounted to a roof of a vehicle. Festoon type wiring extends from the power source, along a black mask area of a windshield, along or through the cross bar, and to the housing. Double sided adhesive tape is positioned between said festoon wiring and a front surface of the windshield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Hornsby, William Dunn, Mike Brown, Doug Bennett
  • System and method for detection of display errors
    Patent number: 11093355
    Abstract: A system and method for addressing failures in electronic display assemblies is provided. Each of a plurality of electronic display assembles include an electronic display, one or more components for operating the electronic display assembly, and a control device. A network operations center is located remote from, but in electronic communication with, each of the electronic display assembles. If the control devices determine that any of the components are not operating properly, the control device is configured to remove the power supplied to the components, wait a predetermined amount of time, and resume applying power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: William Dunn, David Williams, John Schuch
  • Display assembly with loopback cooling
    Patent number: 11096317
    Abstract: Systems and method for thermally managing display assemblies are provided. A closed loop pathway for circulating gas includes a channel located behind an electronic display located at a housing. A fan unit is positioned within the rear channel. A storage area for an equipment storage device is located within or adjacent to the channel and is partitioned by a barrier. A loopback channel accepts a flow of the circulating gas and forms a pathway about the equipment storage device. The fan unit generates an area of relatively high pressure circulating gas compared to circulating gas in the storage area, which causes a portion of the circulating gas to travel through the loopback channel to cool equipment stored at the equipment storage device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventor: William Dunn
  • ELECTRONIC DISPLAY WITH COOLING
    Publication number: 20210243914
    Abstract: A display assembly includes a housing which at least partially encloses an image assembly. A cover positioned forward of, and spaced apart from, the image assembly forms at least a portion of a forward surface of the housing and permits viewing of images displayed at the image assembly therethrough. A fan assembly moves air through an airflow pathway within the housing which includes a front channel between the cover and the image assembly and a rear chamber behind the image assembly. One or more solar energy reduction layers are associated with the cover and prevent at least some ambient sunlight striking the cover from traveling therebeyond.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: William Dunn, Tim Hubbard
  • HOUSING ASSEMBLY FOR AN INTEGRATED DISPLAY UNIT
    Publication number: 20210243906
    Abstract: An electronic display assembly includes a display unit supported by a housing assembly. An upper portion is supported by said housing assembly above, and spaced apart from, the display unit. One or more fans associated with the upper portion move ambient air ingested through one or more intake/exhaust apertures in upper portion housing between an upper cavity and a transition area between the upper portion and the display unit. Ambient air is ingested through one or more intakes at the transition area by one or more fans associated with said display unit and forced though said at least one open loop airflow pathways within said display unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventor: William Dunn
  • ROOF MOUNTED VEHICLE TOPPER
    Publication number: 20210221304
    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: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: Eric Hornsby, William Dunn, Mike Brown, Doug Bennett
  • Electronic display with mount-accessible components
    Patent number: 11042183
    Abstract: An electronic display where various electrical components may be removed from a housing of the display and serviced or replaced without having to demount the display. The electronic display may include an electronic image-producing assembly in electrical communication with a backplane. Various electrical components (e.g., electronic assemblies) may be removably connected to the backplane using self-guiding electrical connectors. An access opening through a wall of the housing may be provided to facilitate removal of an electrical assembly through the housing while the display remains mounted to a vertical surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: William Dunn, David Williams, Ware Bedell
  • Field serviceable display assembly
    Patent number: 11032923
    Abstract: A first and second display assembly are moveably mounted to a frame. At least one of the display assemblies includes a cover, an electronic display located behind the cover, and a first and second channel. A fixed plate is attached to the frame and positioned entirely within a cavity located between the display assemblies and the frame. The cavity and the first channel are part of a closed loop pathway, while the second channel is part of an open loop pathway. The closed loop is sealed when the display assemblies are in a closed position, and the fixed plate is accessible when the display assemblies are in an open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: William Dunn, Kevin O'Connor, Marcos Diaz
  • FIELD SERVICEABLE AND REPLACEABLE ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20210168949
    Abstract: Interchangeable display assemblies are provided. A frame is configured to interchangeably accept any one of a number of digital side assemblies, each including an electronic display, a number of static side assemblies, each including a poster cavity which accepts signage, and a number of cover side assemblies at a first portion and any other one of the number of digital side assemblies, the number of static side assemblies, and the number of cover side assemblies at a second portion thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventors: William Dunn, Kevin O'Connor, Marcos Diaz
  • Measuring power consumption of an electronic display assembly
    Patent number: 11022635
    Abstract: Methods for measuring power consumption include providing an assembly with electronic display subassemblies at a housing. The subassemblies each include light sources behind or adjacent to an electronic display layer and electricity consuming components. A simulated electric meter is electrically interposed between a utility electric supply and the electricity consuming components. The simulated electric meter includes a processor, an electronic storage device, and a current sensor. The assembly is operated. Current measurements are taken at the simulated electric meter. The power consumed is determined by multiplying each of the one or more current measurements with a predetermined amount or measurements from a voltage sensor to determine one or more power consumption measures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: William Dunn, John Schuch
  • Housing assembly for an integrated display unit
    Patent number: 11019735
    Abstract: A display unit subassembly includes an electronic display and an open loop pathway for ambient air. An upper portion including an upper cavity for ambient air extends above, and is spaced apart from, the display unit subassembly. A frame extends between the upper portion and the display unit subassembly. An air intake is located between the upper portion and the display unit subassembly, is configured to receive ambient air, and is in fluid communication with said upper cavity and said open loop pathway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventor: William Dunn
  • Electronic display with cooling
    Patent number: 11013142
    Abstract: Systems and methods for cooling an electronic image assembly are provided. A transparent panel forms a front portion of a housing for the electronic image assembly. The transparent panel is located forward of, and at least some distance from the electronic image assembly. An airflow pathway passes through the housing between said electronic image assembly and said transparent panel. An air circulation device forces air through the airflow pathway. At least one polarizer located at the transparent panel is configured to reduce solar energy entering said airflow pathway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: William Dunn, Tim Hubbard
  • Roof mounted vehicle topper
    Patent number: 10994669
    Abstract: A roof mounted vehicle topper includes an electronic display, a housing for said electronic display, and a cross bar. The housing is mounted to the cross bar which is configured for mounting to the roof of a vehicle. At least a portion of the cross bar is hollow. A power source for said electronic display is located outside of said housing. Electrical wiring extends from said power source, through the hollow portion of said cross bar, to the electronic display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Hornsby, William Dunn, Mike Brown, Doug Bennett
  • Housing assembly for an integrated display unit
    Patent number: 10999941
    Abstract: Methods for forming an electronic display assembly are provided. A first and second side member are extruded, each side member including a number of channels extending parallel to one another along a length of the respective side member. A display unit subassembly is secured between the side members. The display unit includes an electronic display, a first and second horizontal member, and an open loop pathway. The horizontal members are secured within the channel. Interior surfaces of the side members form a portion of a closed loop pathway which extends through the display unit subassembly. Exterior surfaces of the side members form an outer housing for the electronic display assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventor: William Dunn
  • Combined electronic display assembly and pole
    Patent number: D916973
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventor: William Dunn
  • Combined electronic display assemblies and pole
    Patent number: D916974
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventor: William Dunn
  • Combined electronic display assemblies and pole
    Patent number: D916975
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Manufacturing Resources International, Inc.
    Inventor: William Dunn