公开(公告)号：US10995537B2

公开(公告)日：2021-05-04

申请号：US15867431

申请日：2018-01-10

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  Jerome Miles ,  Nathan Davis

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Jerome Miles ,  Nathan Davis

IPC: E05F15/635 ,  E06B3/46 ,  E05B65/08 ,  E05D15/06

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for a frame with a slidable segment are disclosed. The slidable segment is slidably mounted within the frame. A first motor is coupled to the slidable segment. The first motor has a first gear affixed to and driven by the first motor. A first gear track may be mounted to a first horizontal member of the frame, wherein teeth of the first gear align with tooth spaces of the first gear track. Rotating the first gear in a first rotational direction causes the first gear to pull the slidable segment in a first linear direction as the first gear walks along the first gear track. Rotating the first gear in a second rotational direction causes the first gear to pull the slidable segment in a second linear direction as the first gear walks along the first gear track.

公开(公告)号：US10718129B2

公开(公告)日：2020-07-21

申请号：US15947076

申请日：2018-04-06

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  Jerome Miles ,  Christopher Jones ,  Casey Webb

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Jerome Miles ,  Christopher Jones ,  Casey Webb

IPC: E04H6/42 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G07C9/00

Abstract: A housing for a digital assistant is disclosed. The housing includes; a body holding the digital assistant; attachments for an overhead mounting system. Within the housing there is at least one electrical input; and at least one electrical output; along with a digital current limiter. The digital assistant is capable of receiving and implementing instructions via voice commands or a personal control device. The digital current limiter receives instructions from the digital assistant and in response to those instructions, regulates the current to components in communication with the digital assistant. A method for using the housing and digital assistant to create a smart garage system by regulating access to connected components is also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US10711505B2

公开(公告)日：2020-07-14

申请号：US15945954

申请日：2018-04-05

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  Jerome Miles ,  Emily Brimhall ,  Austin Carlson ,  Seth J. Myer

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Jerome Miles ,  Emily Brimhall ,  Austin Carlson ,  Seth J. Myer

IPC: E05F15/70 ,  F24F7/00 ,  E05F15/77 ,  E05F15/40 ,  E05F15/71 ,  E05F15/72 ,  F24F11/74 ,  E05F15/635 ,  E05F15/79 ,  F24F110/10

Abstract: An automated window mechanism with sensor informed calibration is disclosed. An electrically powered actuator moves a window between a closed position and an open position. A current sensor senses the current between a power source and the actuator when the actuator is moving the window. Informed by the current sensor, a processor determines a first endpoint when the window is in the closed position and a second endpoint when the window is in the open position for the window. A controller uses the endpoints to control the actuator to stop in either the first or the second endpoint as desired by a user. Sensors inform the controller, and user input via a mobile device enables both direct user control and programming of the controller.

公开(公告)号：US10458179B2

公开(公告)日：2019-10-29

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 ,  H02S20/32 ,  H02S30/10 ,  H02S30/20 ,  E06B9/322 ,  H02S20/22 ,  E06B9/24 ,  E06B9/28

Abstract: 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 move along 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：US20190162009A1

公开(公告)日：2019-05-30

申请号：US15945985

申请日：2018-04-05

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  Jerome Miles ,  Nathan Davis ,  Seth J. Myer

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Jerome Miles ,  Nathan Davis ,  Seth J. Myer

IPC: E05F15/72 ,  E05F15/643 ,  E05F15/77 ,  E05F15/71 ,  F16H19/06 ,  F24F11/00 ,  H02S20/26 ,  H02S40/38 ,  H02K7/10 ,  H02K7/116 ,  H02K11/00 ,  H02K11/20 ,  H02K11/35

Abstract: A motorized window with one or more motors and a frame with a slidable segment is disclosed. A drive system with pulleys engages with a belt or chain mounted to the frame or slidable segment. Rotating a first pulley in a first rotational direction causes the first pulley to pull the slidable segment in a first linear direction. Rotating the first pulley in a second rotational direction causes the first pulley to pull the slidable segment in a second linear direction. Preferably, a controller controls the operation of the motors. Sensors inform the controller, and user input via a mobile device enables both direct user control and programming of the controller.

公开(公告)号：US20190003196A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-03

申请号：US15947076

申请日：2018-04-06

Applicant: David R. Hall ,  Jerome Miles ,  Christopher Jones ,  Casey Webb

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Jerome Miles ,  Christopher Jones ,  Casey Webb

IPC: E04H6/42 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G07C9/00 ,  G06F3/16

Abstract: A housing for a digital assistant is disclosed. The housing includes; a body holding the digital assistant; attachments for an overhead mounting system. Within the housing there is at least one electrical input; and at least one electrical output; along with a digital current limiter. The digital assistant is capable of receiving and implementing instructions via voice commands or a personal control device. The digital current limiter receives instructions from the digital assistant and in response to those instructions, regulates the current to components in communication with the digital assistant. A method for using the housing and digital assistant to create a smart garage system by regulating access to connected components is also disclosed.

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：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：US09939105B1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-10

申请号：US15487999

申请日：2017-04-14

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

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

IPC: F16M13/02 ,  F16B1/00 ,  F16M13/04

CPC classification number: F16M13/027 ,  F16B2001/0035 ,  F16M13/04

Abstract: Embodiments of overhead mounting systems are described herein. Various embodiments may include a channel, one or more covers, and one or more cover spacers. The channel may include a channel base, at least two channel walls, and at least two channel ends. The channel walls may be connected perpendicularly to the channel base such that the channel is u-shaped. The channel walls may each comprise a plurality of channel wall openings. The covers may include a cover base, at least two cover walls, and at least two cover ends. The cover walls may each include one or more inward protrusions. The cover ends may be concaved along the cover base such that a cover base length is less than a cover wall length. The cover ends may be concaved along one or more of the cover walls.

公开(公告)号：US20170240391A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-24

申请号：US15052031

申请日：2016-02-24

Applicant: David R. Hall

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Jerome Miles

IPC: B66D1/30 ,  B66D1/38

CPC classification number: B66D1/30 ,  B66D1/38 ,  B66D2700/0191

Abstract: An apparatus for providing reliable line traction spooling for hoists, winches, and other pulling and/or lifting devices is disclosed. In one embodiment, such 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. A roller is provided to place pressure on the line against the drum. A roller consists of at least one indentation or protrusion on an outer surface to assist the drum in spooling the line onto and off of the drum. In certain embodiments, the roller is patterned in order to improve line traction. In other embodiments, a line is compressible in order to improve line traction.