公开(公告)号：US20170121955A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-04

申请号：US15213774

申请日：2016-07-19

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  Dan Allen ,  Jared Reynolds ,  Joshua Larsen ,  Joe Fox

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Dan Allen ,  Jared Reynolds ,  Joshua Larsen ,  Joe Fox

IPC: E03D11/06

CPC classification number: E03D11/06 ,  E03D11/02 ,  E03D11/135 ,  E03D11/18 ,  E03D2201/30 ,  E03D2201/40

Abstract: A modular toilet is disclosed comprising a toilet shell and a hydraulic core. The hydraulic core module is a separate unit from the toilet shell module and may be non-symmetrical with the internal and external form of the shell. The core module comprises a toilet bowl connected to a siphon drain comprising a weir. The drain may be a vertical loop drain. The toilet shell and the hydraulic core may comprise mutual sealing surfaces. The drain may comprise openings for connection to a toilet ventilation system.

公开(公告)号：US09628126B1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-18

申请号：US15145235

申请日：2016-05-03

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  Mark Hall ,  Craig Boswell ,  Jedediah Knight

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Mark Hall ,  Craig Boswell ,  Jedediah Knight

IPC: H04B1/38 ,  H04B1/713 ,  H04L27/10 ,  H04L7/00 ,  H04L29/06

CPC classification number: H04B1/38 ,  H04B1/69 ,  H04L7/0008 ,  H04L27/10 ,  H04L63/083

Abstract: A dual modulation network is disclosed. The dual modulation network includes a primary network hub (PNH) having a PNH Long range transceiver and a PNH microcontroller. The PNH microcontroller has communication firmware for long range spread spectrum (SS) and narrowband frequency shift keying (FSK) signal communication via the PNH Long range transceiver, and includes a PNH clock signal. The dual modulation network also includes a peripheral device (PD). The PD includes an actuation mechanism, a PD Long range transceiver, and a PD microcontroller. The PD microcontroller has actuation firmware, communication firmware for communication via the PD Long range transceiver, and location firmware, and includes a clock signal. The location firmware instructs the PD long range transceiver to transmit a location signal encoded with a PD transmit time stamp notifying a receiving device of the time the PD transmitted the location signal.

公开(公告)号：US09567195B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-14

申请号：US14245396

申请日：2014-04-04

Applicant: David R. Hall

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Jerome Miles ,  Davido Hyer ,  Kevin Rees

IPC: B66D1/26 ,  B66D1/38 ,  B66D1/22 ,  B66D1/48 ,  B66D1/58 ,  B66C13/16 ,  G01G9/00 ,  G01G19/14 ,  G01G19/18 ,  B66C13/46 ,  G01G23/18 ,  G01G23/37

CPC classification number: B66D1/58 ,  B66C13/16 ,  B66C13/46 ,  B66D1/22 ,  B66D1/26 ,  B66D1/38 ,  B66D1/485 ,  G01G9/00 ,  G01G19/14 ,  G01G19/18 ,  G01G23/18 ,  G01G23/3728

Abstract: A system includes multiple lifting devices, where each lifting device includes a drum to draw in or let out a line, and a motor and transmission coupled to the drum to apply a torque thereto. A grouping module groups the lifting devices for synchronized operation in lifting a shared load. A load distribution management module monitors an amount of weight carried by each of the grouped lifting devices and provides feedback to a user to enable more optimal distribution of the shared load amongst the grouped lifting devices.

Abstract translation: 一种系统包括多个提升装置，其中每个提升装置包括一个用于拉出或排出一条线的滚筒，以及一个联接到滚筒上的马达和传动装置，以向其施加扭矩。 分组模块将提升装置组合起来以提升共享负载以进行同步操作。 负载分配管理模块监视由分组的升降装置中的每一个承载的重量，并且向用户提供反馈以使分组提升装置之间的共享负载能够更好地分配。

公开(公告)号：US09540886B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-10

申请号：US13342523

申请日：2012-01-03

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  Ronald B. Crockett ,  Jeff Jepson ,  Scott Dahlgren ,  John Bailey

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Ronald B. Crockett ,  Jeff Jepson ,  Scott Dahlgren ,  John Bailey

IPC: E21B10/567 ,  E21B10/573

CPC classification number: E21B10/5735 ,  E21B10/5673 ,  E21B10/5676

Abstract: In one aspect of the invention, a high impact resistant tool includes a superhard material bonded to a cemented metal carbide substrate at a non-planar interface. The superhard material has a substantially pointed geometry with a sharp apex having a radius of curvature of 0.050 to 0.125 inches. The superhard material also has a thickness of 0.100 to 0.500 inches thickness from the apex to a central region of the cemented metal carbide substrate.

Abstract translation: 在本发明的一个方面，高抗冲击工具包括在非平面界面处结合到胶合金属碳化物基底的超硬材料。 超硬材料具有基本上尖锐的几何形状，其尖锐的顶点具有0.050至0.125英寸的曲率半径。 该超硬材料还具有厚度为0.100至0.500英寸的厚度，从顶点到胶结金属碳化物基底的中心区域。

公开(公告)号：US20160236918A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-18

申请号：US15139640

申请日：2016-04-27

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  Jerome Miles ,  Michael Hall ,  Daniel Madsen ,  Ben Taylor

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Jerome Miles ,  Michael Hall ,  Daniel Madsen ,  Ben Taylor

IPC: B66D1/38 ,  B66D1/48 ,  B66D1/58 ,  B66D1/22

CPC classification number: B66D1/38 ,  A47B57/06 ,  B62H3/12 ,  B66D1/12 ,  B66D1/22 ,  B66D1/26 ,  B66D1/30 ,  B66D1/40 ,  B66D1/485 ,  B66D1/54 ,  B66D1/58 ,  B66D5/32 ,  B66D2700/0141 ,  B66D2700/0183 ,  B66D2700/0191 ,  F16M13/022

Abstract: An apparatus includes a motor and a drum rotated by the motor to draw in or let out a line from the drum. The drum includes a groove formed in an outer surface thereof to accommodate the line. In certain embodiments, the motor and drum are quickly and easily detachable from a structure by way of a flange and mounting bracket. The flange and mounting bracket have holes which are coaxially aligned. A pin or other fastener is used to join the flange and mounting bracket together.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括马达和由马达旋转的滚筒，以便从滚筒吸入或排出线。 滚筒包括形成在其外表面中的槽以容纳线。 在某些实施例中，马达和滚筒通过凸缘和安装支架快速且容易地从结构上拆卸。 法兰和安装支架具有同轴对准的孔。 销或其他紧固件用于将凸缘和安装支架连接在一起。

公开(公告)号：US20150288316A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-08

申请号：US14683106

申请日：2015-04-09

Applicant: David R. Hall

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Austin Benjamin Carlson ,  Clint J. Cook ,  Kevin Dean Rees ,  Emily Brimhall

IPC: H02P29/02 ,  G01R19/00 ,  E06B9/72

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  E06B9/307 ,  E06B9/308 ,  E06B9/32 ,  E06B9/322 ,  E06B9/326 ,  E06B9/38 ,  E06B9/74 ,  E06B2009/285 ,  E06B2009/3222 ,  E06B2009/6809 ,  F16H57/021 ,  G01R19/0092 ,  G05B19/0426 ,  G05B2219/25011 ,  G05B2219/2642 ,  G08C2201/30 ,  G08C2201/92 ,  G08C2201/93 ,  H02P29/027 ,  Y10T74/2186

Abstract: A method for calibrating an automated window covering includes electromechanically actuating a window covering and measuring electrical current required to actuate the window covering. The method further measures movement of the window covering, where such movement includes one or more of a change in position and velocity of the window covering. The method estimates a size (e.g., height, width, area, etc.) of the window covering and/or an amount of force required to actuate the window covering based on the measured electrical current and movement. A corresponding apparatus is also disclosed herein.

Abstract translation: 用于校准自动化窗帘的方法包括机电地启动窗户覆盖并测量驱动窗户覆盖物所需的电流。 该方法进一步测量窗户覆盖物的移动，其中这种移动包括窗户覆盖物的位置和速度的变化中的一个或多个。 该方法基于测量的电流和运动估计窗口覆盖物的尺寸（例如，高度，宽度，面积等）和/或致动窗户覆盖物所需的力的量。 本文还公开了相应的装置。

公开(公告)号：US20150284996A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-08

申请号：US14682989

申请日：2015-04-09

Applicant: David R. Hall

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Austin Benjamin Carlson ,  Clint J Cook ,  Kevin Dean Rees ,  Davido Loyal Hyer ,  Jerome Lee Miles ,  Emily Brimhall

IPC: E06B9/68

CPC classification number: E06B9/322 ,  E06B9/266 ,  E06B9/303 ,  E06B9/307 ,  E06B9/308 ,  E06B9/32 ,  E06B9/326 ,  E06B9/34 ,  E06B9/38 ,  E06B9/42 ,  E06B9/68 ,  E06B9/72 ,  E06B9/74 ,  E06B2009/2476 ,  E06B2009/285 ,  E06B2009/3222 ,  E06B2009/3225 ,  E06B2009/6818 ,  E06B2009/6827 ,  F16H1/20 ,  F16H57/02 ,  F16H57/021 ,  F16H57/023 ,  F16H57/028 ,  F16H2057/02034 ,  F16H2057/02039 ,  F24S50/40 ,  F24S50/80 ,  G08C17/02 ,  H01H17/08 ,  Y02A30/257 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02B80/50 ,  Y10T29/49817 ,  Y10T29/49959 ,  Y10T74/2186

Abstract: A method in accordance with the invention includes prompting a user to align a mobile device with a geometric feature (e.g., a window sill, corner, etc.) of a window. The method further determines a position and orientation of the window using sensors of the mobile device. Based on the position and orientation of the window, the method determines a position of the sun over time relative to the window. The method automatically adjusts a window covering of the window to take into account the position of the sun over time. For example, the method may automatically tilt slats of a window blind or open or close a window covering to take into account the position of the sun over time. A corresponding system is also disclosed herein.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的方法包括提示用户将移动设备与窗口的几何特征（例如，窗台，拐角等）对准。 该方法使用移动设备的传感器进一步确定窗口的位置和方位。 基于窗口的位置和方向，该方法确定太阳相对于窗口随时间的位置。 该方法会自动调整窗口的窗口，以便考虑太阳的位置。 例如，该方法可以自动地倾斜窗帘的板条或打开或关闭窗户盖以考虑太阳的时间。 本文还公开了相应的系统。

公开(公告)号：US20150284993A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-08

申请号：US14683088

申请日：2015-04-09

Applicant: David R. Hall

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Austin Benjamin Carlson ,  Kevin Dean Rees ,  Jerome Lee Miles ,  Emily Brimhall

IPC: E06B9/34 ,  E06B9/72

CPC classification number: E06B9/322 ,  E06B9/266 ,  E06B9/303 ,  E06B9/307 ,  E06B9/308 ,  E06B9/32 ,  E06B9/326 ,  E06B9/34 ,  E06B9/38 ,  E06B9/42 ,  E06B9/68 ,  E06B9/72 ,  E06B9/74 ,  E06B2009/2476 ,  E06B2009/285 ,  E06B2009/3222 ,  E06B2009/3225 ,  E06B2009/6818 ,  E06B2009/6827 ,  F16H1/20 ,  F16H57/02 ,  F16H57/021 ,  F16H57/023 ,  F16H57/028 ,  F16H2057/02034 ,  F16H2057/02039 ,  F24S50/40 ,  F24S50/80 ,  G08C17/02 ,  H01H17/08 ,  Y02A30/257 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02B80/50 ,  Y10T29/49817 ,  Y10T29/49959 ,  Y10T74/2186

Abstract: An apparatus in accordance with the invention includes a motor and a gearbox coupled to the motor and comprising an output shaft configured to actuate a window covering. A position encoder, directly driven by the output shaft, is configured to measure at least one of an angular position and a number of rotations of the output shaft. The angular position and number of rotations may be used to calculate an angular position of slats of a window blind and/or an amount a window covering is opened or closed. A corresponding method is also disclosed herein.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的装置包括电动机和联接到电动机的齿轮箱，并且包括被配置为致动窗户罩的输出轴。 由输出轴直接驱动的位置编码器构造成测量输出轴的角位置和转数中的至少一个。 角位置和转数可用于计算窗帘的板条的角位置和/或打开或关闭窗盖的量。 本文还公开了相应的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20150284226A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-08

申请号：US14245396

申请日：2014-04-04

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  Jerome Miles ,  Davido Hyer ,  Kevin Rees

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Jerome Miles ,  Davido Hyer ,  Kevin Rees

IPC: B66D1/48 ,  B66F7/28 ,  B66D1/58 ,  B66D1/26 ,  B66F7/02

CPC classification number: B66D1/58 ,  B66C13/16 ,  B66C13/46 ,  B66D1/22 ,  B66D1/26 ,  B66D1/38 ,  B66D1/485 ,  G01G9/00 ,  G01G19/14 ,  G01G19/18 ,  G01G23/18 ,  G01G23/3728

Abstract: A system includes multiple lifting devices, where each lifting device includes a drum to draw in or let out a line, and a motor and transmission coupled to the drum to apply a torque thereto. A grouping module groups the lifting devices for synchronized operation in lifting a shared load. A load distribution management module monitors an amount of weight carried by each of the grouped lifting devices and provides feedback to a user to enable more optimal distribution of the shared load amongst the grouped lifting devices.

Abstract translation: 一种系统包括多个提升装置，其中每个提升装置包括一个用于拉出或排出一条线的滚筒，以及一个联接到滚筒上的马达和传动装置，以向其施加扭矩。 分组模块将提升装置组合起来以提升共享负载以进行同步操作。 负载分配管理模块监视由分组的升降装置中的每一个承载的重量，并且向用户提供反馈以使分组提升装置之间的共享负载能够更好地分配。

公开(公告)号：US20150284222A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-08

申请号：US14245495

申请日：2014-04-04

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  Jerome Miles ,  Davido Hyer ,  Ben Taylor

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Jerome Miles ,  Davido Hyer ,  Ben Taylor

IPC: B66D1/28 ,  B66D1/14

CPC classification number: B66D1/58 ,  B66D1/22 ,  B66D1/38 ,  B66D1/485

Abstract: An apparatus includes a drum to draw in or let out a line and a motor and transmission coupled to the drum to apply a torque thereto. A cable is incorporated into the line to transport at least one of power and data along the line to an object or device at the end of the line. In certain embodiments, the cable is configured to support all or a portion of the load. In other embodiments, the line includes a load-bearing wire separate from the cable which is configured to support all or a portion of the load.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括一个用来吸入或排出一条线的滚筒，一个连接到滚筒上的马达和传动装置向其施加转矩。 电缆被并入到线路中，以将线路中的功率和数据中的至少一个传送到线路末端的对象或设备。 在某些实施例中，电缆被配置为支撑负载的全部或一部分。 在其他实施例中，线包括与电缆分开的承载线，该承载线被配置为支撑所有或一部分负载。