公开(公告)号：US09986102B1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-29

申请号：US15595120

申请日：2017-05-15

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  Jerome Miles ,  Jedediah Knight ,  Joe Fox

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Jerome Miles ,  Jedediah Knight ,  Joe Fox

IPC: H04M11/00 ,  H04B17/318 ,  H04W4/00 ,  H04B7/0404 ,  H04L12/24

CPC classification number: H04M11/007 ,  H04B7/0404 ,  H04B17/318 ,  H04L41/0631 ,  H04M2250/10 ,  H04W4/80

Abstract: Embodiments of a remotely actuatable device are described herein. Such a device may include an electronically actuatable component, a communications module, and a controller. The communications module may include one or more of a receiver, a transmitter, and a transceiver. The controller may electronically communicate with one or more of the electronically actuatable component and the communications module. The controller may store and execute instructions for a set-signal-strength-threshold mode. The instructions may include: receiving at least three signal strength test signals at irregular intervals over a time span ranging from five seconds to five minutes; determining one or more of a mean signal strength and a mode signal strength of the signal strength test signals; and setting a signal strength threshold based on one or more of the mean signal strength and a mode signal strength.

公开(公告)号：US20180128605A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-10

申请号：US15347095

申请日：2016-11-09

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: G01B11/275

CPC classification number: G01B11/275 ,  B62D17/00 ,  G01B11/2755 ,  G01B2210/16 ,  G01B2210/28

Abstract: A vehicle wheel alignment rack is described herein that includes at least one laser and a target. The laser is removably coupled to a wheel of a vehicle. The target corresponds to the laser and is disposed at an opposite end of the vehicle from the laser. The target is directly and removably coupled to a frame of the vehicle such that the target is aligned with the frame at a known angle. The wheel is aligned to the frame by comparing the known angle to an expected and actual position on the target where a beam of light from the laser strikes the target. Some embodiments of the claimed invention include at least a second laser and a second target similarly disposed. Various means of coupling the target or targets to the frame are also disclosed herein.

公开(公告)号：US20180111413A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-26

申请号：US15334724

申请日：2016-10-26

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: B60B3/08 ,  B60B3/10 ,  B60B27/00 ,  B60B27/06

CPC classification number: B60B3/085 ,  B60B3/10 ,  B60B27/0052 ,  B60B27/065 ,  B60B2900/70

Abstract: A wheel assembly for an automotive vehicle is described herein. The assembly includes a cylindrical rim, a tire around the rim, two spoke assemblies, a wheel hub, a brake assembly, and a mounting arm. The rim is symmetrical, and has a first flange on a first side of the rim and a second flange on a second side of the rim. The tire is disposed around the rim. The first spoke assembly is coupled to the first flange and has a hub-mounting structure at its center. The second spoke assembly is coupled to the second flange and has an opening at its center. The wheel hub and brake assembly are disposed inside the rim between the first and second spoke assemblies, coupled to the hub-mounting structure. The mounting arm passes through the opening at the center of the second spoke assembly and couples the wheel assembly to the vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20180050351A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-22

申请号：US15239151

申请日：2016-08-17

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  Mark Hall ,  Craig Boswell ,  Sky Evans ,  Joe Fox ,  Jedediah Knight

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Mark Hall ,  Craig Boswell ,  Sky Evans ,  Joe Fox ,  Jedediah Knight

IPC: B05B1/30 ,  H04B7/24 ,  B05B3/04 ,  B05B15/10 ,  H02J7/35 ,  H02J7/32

Abstract: A fluid dispersal node is disclosed that includes one or more fluid outlets, an electromechanical valve, one or more hardware processors, hardware memory, a hardware wireless communication module, an antenna, and a fluid-tight, substantially radio frequency (RF) transparent enclosure. The valve is disposed in the node, and controls fluid flow to the outlets. The processors, in turn, control the valve. The wireless module receives instructions for operating the valve and forwards those instructions to one or more of the processors and the memory. The processors, memory, wireless module and antenna are disposed within the RF-transparent housing. In some embodiments, the antenna is disposed on a riser associated with the node outside the enclosure. In other embodiments, the antenna is disposed in a fluid line connected to the node.

公开(公告)号：US20180030781A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-01

申请号：US15220969

申请日：2016-07-27

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  Austin Carlson ,  Jerome Miles ,  Kevin Rees ,  Emily Brimhall ,  Joe Fox ,  Jedediah Knight ,  Joseph Duncan

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Austin Carlson ,  Jerome Miles ,  Kevin Rees ,  Emily Brimhall ,  Joe Fox ,  Jedediah Knight ,  Joseph Duncan

IPC: E06B9/386 ,  H02S30/20 ,  H02S30/10 ,  H02S20/32

Abstract: A solar powered window covering system is disclosed. The system includes a headrail, which includes a motor, a gearbox, and one or more tiltable slats. At least one slat includes sliding tracks. The system further includes one or more PV cells movably disposed within the sliding tracks. The PV cells slide in the tracks with regard to an amount of sunlight incident on the cells. Methods of operating a solar powered window covering are also disclosed. The methods generally include detecting a tilt of at least one window covering slat. The slat includes one or more PV cells disposed in sliding tracks in the slat, and the tilt indicates an amount of sunlight incident on the cells. The methods also include sliding the PV cells in the tracks with regard to the amount of sunlight incident on the cells.

公开(公告)号：US20180007691A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-04

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 ,  H04W52/36 ,  H04W4/02

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：US20170366033A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-21

申请号：US15185335

申请日：2016-06-17

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  Mark Hall ,  Clint Cook ,  Davido Hyer ,  Joe Fox ,  Jedediah Knight

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Mark Hall ,  Clint Cook ,  Davido Hyer ,  Joe Fox ,  Jedediah Knight

IPC: H02J7/02 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J7/00

CPC classification number: H02J7/025 ,  F16B1/00 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  G06F1/26 ,  H02J7/0027 ,  H02J7/0044 ,  H02J7/027 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J2007/005

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed that includes a battery-powered switch and a switch dock. The switch includes a microcontroller, a short range wireless transmitter, one or more tactile control buttons, and one or more magnetic prongs. The magnetic prongs are contained within prong slots in a switch body. The prongs are coupled at one end to at least one spring coupled to the switch body, and the spring exerts a retracting force on the prongs when the prongs extend outwards from the switch body. The dock includes one or more metallic holes, where the number of holes matches the number of prongs. The prongs extend from the switch body and fit in the holes when brought near enough to the holes that the holes exert a magnetic force on the prongs that is stronger than the retracting force exerted on the prongs by the spring.

公开(公告)号：US09667804B1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-30

申请号：US15156789

申请日：2016-05-17

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

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

IPC: H04W76/02 ,  H04M11/00 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04L12/44 ,  H04W24/02 ,  H04L27/10 ,  H04W88/12

CPC classification number: H04M11/007 ,  H04B2201/69 ,  H04L12/44 ,  H04L12/6418 ,  H04L67/12

Abstract: A system for efficient hub switching of mobile network devices is disclosed. The system includes a peripheral device (PD), a first control hub, and a second control hub. The PD includes a wireless long range transceiver and a microcontroller, and is controlled wirelessly by the first control hub. The first control hub and second network hub each have a wireless long range transceiver, hardware processors, and hardware memory that stores system operation information. The system operation information includes instructions for controlling the PD. Additionally, the system operation information includes instructions for listening for a response from the PD. The listening instructions include an expected response timeframe after the control instructions are sent. The system operation information further includes instructions for requesting the second control hub control the PD. Furthermore, the system operation information includes instructions for taking over control of the PD.

公开(公告)号：US09624662B1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-18

申请号：US15234357

申请日：2016-08-11

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  Joe Fox ,  Jedediah Knight ,  Kevin Cheatham

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Joe Fox ,  Jedediah Knight ,  Kevin Cheatham

IPC: E04B1/99 ,  G10K11/175 ,  E04B1/84

CPC classification number: G10K11/175 ,  E04B1/86 ,  E04B2001/8461

Abstract: A noise-cancelling wall is described that includes a height, a width, a depth, and first and second portions. The first portion has a first characteristic acoustic wavelength and a first thickness along the depth, and the second portion has a second characteristic acoustic wavelength and a second thickness along the depth. A relationship between the first and second portions is such that twice a difference between a ratio of the first characteristic acoustic wavelength to the first thickness, and a ratio of the second characteristic acoustic wavelength to the second thickness ranges from 0.25 above an odd integer to 0.25 below the odd integer. The first portion causes an acoustic phase shift of sound waves passing through the first portion relative to sound waves passing through the second portion, and the phase shift results in destructive acoustic interference between sound waves traveling through the wall.