公开(公告)号：US20180294929A1

公开(公告)日：2018-10-11

申请号：US16007279

申请日：2018-06-13

Applicant: David R. Hall

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

IPC: H04L1/22 ,  H04L12/26 ,  H04L29/08

Abstract: A system for a redundant star network is disclosed. The system consists of a control hub, one or more backup hubs, and at least one peripheral device (PD), the peripheral device comprising a housing having at least one selectable side transparent or opaque to radio frequency (RF) transmissions while the remaining sides are opaque to RF transmissions. The control hub controls the PD, for example by controlling how the PD operates under certain conditions. The PD includes a long-range, wireless transceiver and a microcontroller, which includes instructions for periodically testing, via test signals, whether the control hub is functional. In the case that the control hub does not respond to the test signals, the PD includes instructions for switching control of the PD to the backup hub, which also stores control instructions for the PD, similar to the control hub.

公开(公告)号：US20180266176A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-20

申请号：US15458453

申请日：2017-03-14

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  Emily Brimhall ,  Austin Carlson ,  Jedediah Knight

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Emily Brimhall ,  Austin Carlson ,  Jedediah Knight

IPC: E06B9/42 ,  E06B9/72 ,  E06B9/44

CPC classification number: E06B9/42 ,  E06B9/44 ,  E06B9/50 ,  E06B9/72

Abstract: Motorized window coverings are described herein. Various embodiments may include roll-up window shades, vertical blind slats, and/or horizontal blind slats. In one example, a motorized roll-up window shade is described. The shade includes a tube, a flexible panel, a fixed bracket, a rotatable bracket, bearings, a motor, and one or more batteries. The tube may have a longitudinal axis perpendicular to a transverse axis. The fixed bracket may include a first segment and a second segment connected to the tube and movably connected to the first segment. The rotatable bracket may include an articulating joint and may rotate the tube along the transverse axis. The bearings may enable rotation of the tube along the longitudinal axis. The motor and batteries may be disposed within the tube. The fixed bracket may include an opening through which the batteries may be accessed.

公开(公告)号：US20180229964A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-16

申请号：US15434821

申请日：2017-02-16

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  Jerome Miles ,  Davido Hyer ,  Jedediah Knight

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Jerome Miles ,  Davido Hyer ,  Jedediah Knight

IPC: B65H75/44

CPC classification number: B65H75/4471 ,  B65H75/42 ,  B65H75/4434 ,  B65H75/4478 ,  B65H2701/33

Abstract: An apparatus is described herein that may generally include an air pump, a rotatable drum, a flexible hose, and first and second housings. The drum may draw in and let out the flexible hose. The pump may be connected to the flexible hose. The first housing may enclose in inner portion of the drum, and may include a first air intake. The pump may be disposed within the first housing. The second housing may surround the drum and may include a second air intake. The flexible hose may pass through the second air intake. The first intake may be aligned perpendicular to the second air intake. Alternatively, the first intake may be aligned parallel to the second air intake on a side of the drum opposite the second air intake. Sound emitted from the pump may pass over, and be absorbed by, the flexible hose within the second housing.

公开(公告)号：US20180222107A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-09

申请号：US15427251

申请日：2017-02-08

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  Stephen R. Hall ,  Christopher Johnson ,  Jason Simpson ,  Jedediah Knight

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Stephen R. Hall ,  Christopher Johnson ,  Jason Simpson ,  Jedediah Knight

IPC: B29C51/36 ,  B29C51/18 ,  B29C51/10

CPC classification number: B29C51/36 ,  B29C33/302 ,  B29C51/10 ,  B29C51/18 ,  B29C51/30 ,  B29C2791/006

Abstract: A thermoforming apparatus is described herein. The apparatus may include a pressure mechanism, a thermal device, a plurality of individually actuatable pins, and/or a pin actuation mechanism. The pressure mechanism may create a force against a die surface. The thermal device may change a thermal state of a material forced by the pressure mechanism against the die surface. The plurality of individually actuatable pins may form the die surface. The pin actuation mechanism may be connected to the plurality of actuatable pins and/or may actuate the pins. This apparatus improves on prior solutions in many ways. For example, embodiments of the thermoforming apparatus may require significantly less time between different molds than previous thermoforming machines and 3D printers.

公开(公告)号：US20180186222A1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-05

申请号：US15398015

申请日：2017-01-04

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  Stephen R. Hall ,  Christopher Johson ,  Jason Simpson ,  Jedediah Knight

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Stephen R. Hall ,  Christopher Johson ,  Jason Simpson ,  Jedediah Knight

IPC: B60J7/16 ,  B60J1/02 ,  B60J7/19

CPC classification number: B60J7/194 ,  B60J7/11

Abstract: A vehicle is described herein that includes a body structure such as a windshield and/or a windshield frame, a compartment such as a passenger compartment, one or more body panels around the compartment, and an at least partially floating cover, such as a roof, disposed over the compartment. The floating cover includes one or more body structure mounts and an overhang extending from the body structure over the compartment to an aft portion of the compartment. Other similar embodiments include features such as support structures, support structure mounts that mount the floating cover to the support structures, and various aerodynamic features incorporated into the floating cover. For example, some embodiments include roll bars and roll bar mounts, aerodynamic arcs, and aerodynamically continuous surfaces.

公开(公告)号：US20180160488A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-07

申请号：US15369116

申请日：2016-12-05

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  Andrew Priddis ,  Matthew Liddle ,  Jedediah Knight

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Andrew Priddis ,  Matthew Liddle ,  Jedediah Knight

IPC: H05B6/64 ,  H05B6/66

CPC classification number: H05B6/664 ,  H05B6/645 ,  H05B6/705 ,  Y02B40/146

Abstract: A microwave oven is disclosed herein that includes a cooking cavity and a magnetron. The magnetron includes a body portion having an anode, a cathode, one or more magnets, and an antenna extending from the body. The antenna directs microwaves generated by the body to the cooking cavity. The magnetron is movably coupled to a housing surrounding the cooking cavity and the magnetron. For example, in one embodiment, the magnetron oscillates along three perpendicular dimensions of mobility.

公开(公告)号：US20180154942A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-07

申请号：US15369034

申请日：2016-12-05

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  Stephen R. Hall ,  Christopher Johnson ,  Jedediah Knight

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Stephen R. Hall ,  Christopher Johnson ,  Jedediah Knight

IPC: B62D21/15 ,  B62D21/11

CPC classification number: B62D21/152 ,  B62D21/11 ,  B62D61/065

Abstract: A three-wheeled vehicle crumple zone is described. The crumple zone includes a triangular, single-sided swing arm coupling a wheel to a frame of the vehicle at an end-most portion of the vehicle. The swing arm includes a u-shaped frame yoke coupling the swing arm to the frame and an angled wheel yoke coupling the wheel to the swing arm. The wheel yoke extends from the frame yoke at an angle ranging from 40 to 70 degrees, such that the frame yoke, the wheel yoke, and a centerline axis extending perpendicularly from the frame yoke form a right triangle.

公开(公告)号：US09967883B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-08

申请号：US15198384

申请日：2016-06-30

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

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

IPC: H04W72/04 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W52/36

CPC classification number: H04L67/10 ,  H04L67/125 ,  H04L67/42 ,  H04W4/025 ,  H04W52/283 ,  H04W52/343 ,  H04W52/367

Abstract: Methods for negotiating optimum parameters for communicating between a wireless control device and a wireless user device are disclosed. The methods generally include transmitting a frequency-hopped and spread negotiation signal using network-maximum parameters. The initial parameters make the negotiation signal long-range but low-data. The methods further include adjusting the initial parameters to optimal parameters based on a link budget and data rate requirements received in response to the negotiation signal. The signals are communicated on the 902-928 MHz unlicensed ISM band, and the parameters include spreading factor, output power, and carrier frequency channel bandwidth.

公开(公告)号：US20180118534A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-03

申请号：US15340357

申请日：2016-11-01

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  Jerome Miles ,  Daniel Madsen ,  Benjamin Taylor ,  Jedediah Knight

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Jerome Miles ,  Daniel Madsen ,  Benjamin Taylor ,  Jedediah Knight

IPC: B66D3/26 ,  H02J7/00

CPC classification number: B66D3/26 ,  B66D2700/0141 ,  H02J7/0052 ,  H02J7/0063 ,  H02J7/0068

Abstract: A method of powering an intermittent-duty cycle winch is disclosed. The method includes identifying a number of amp-hours required to power the winch through one duty cycle, identifying a minimum required rest period between two consecutive duty cycles, and assembling a power supply unit that powers the winch based, at least in part, on the duty cycle and the rest period. The duty cycle is mechanically or thermally limited. The power supply unit includes at least two components: a power storage unit and a charging unit that recharges the power storage unit during the rest periods. The power storage unit powers the winch through at least one duty cycle. The charging unit recharges the power storage unit during the rest period so that the power storage can power the winch through at least a second duty cycle that immediately follows the end of the minimum required rest period.

公开(公告)号：US20180090953A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-29

申请号：US15274092

申请日：2016-09-23

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  Daniel Madsen ,  Benjamin Taylor ,  Jedediah Knight ,  Spencer Call

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Daniel Madsen ,  Benjamin Taylor ,  Jedediah Knight ,  Spencer Call

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  B66D1/12

CPC classification number: H02J7/0042 ,  B66D1/12 ,  B66D1/22 ,  B66D1/28 ,  H02J7/0065 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/40

Abstract: A vehicle winch mechanism includes a drum, a motor and transmission, at least one drum and motor side support, at least one battery, and a motive trickle charge mechanism. The drum pays out and takes in a line. The motor and transmission drive the drum. The side supports couple the drum, the motor, or both to the vehicle. The battery provides power to the motor. The motive trickle charge mechanism charges the battery. In one embodiment, the motive trickle charge mechanism includes a permanent magnet, an enclosure housing the magnet, and two or more sets of conductive coils wrapped around the enclosure and electrically coupled to the battery. The enclosure houses the magnet such that the magnet freely moves and changes orientation within the enclosure. The coils of an individual set of coils are aligned along parallel planes, and the coils of separate sets are aligned along intersecting planes.