Conway, Jr.
Daniel T. Conway, Jr., Matthews, NC US
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20160101791 | BACKING RING FOR RAILCAR AXLE - A backing ring assembly for a railcar axle is provided. According to various aspects, the backing ring assembly may include a main body and a ring. The main body may include an inner surface configured to abut a fillet of a railcar axle and a receiving element on an inboard radial face of the main body. The ring may be engaged in the receiving element and may be configured to protrude over a cylindrical surface of a shoulder on the railcar axle. The ring may include an inner face having a recess and a generally flat outer face. | 04-14-2016 |
James N. Conway, Jr., Laguna Beach, CA US
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20110093562 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR UPGRADING THE REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONALITY OF A DEVICE - A system and method for upgrading remote control application resident on a device. To this end, a markup language file is created. The markup language file has a representation of information used to setup the remote control application to communicate with an appliance. The markup language file may be executed, on the device or an intermediate client with which the device is synchronized, to upload the representation of the information to a remote server. At the remote server, the uploaded information is used to automatically display user-selectable, downloadable data files relevant to the control of the appliance. Downloaded data files, which may include command codes and/or graphical user interface elements, may be used within the device to upgrade the ability of the remote control application to communicate with the appliance. The information uploaded to the server may also be used to generate demographic data regarding consumer preferences. | 04-21-2011 |
20110187512 | CONTROLLING DEVICE USING VISUAL CUES TO INDICATE APPLIANCE AND FUNCTION KEY RELATIONSHIPS - A controlling device, such as a universal remote control, that uses visual and/or audio cues, such as sounds, color, patterns, shapes, etc., to indicate a relationship between a function key and an intended target appliance for a command transmitted in response to activation of the function key. | 08-04-2011 |
20130262636 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR UPGRADING THE REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONALITY OF A DEVICE - A system and method for upgrading a remote control application resident on a device. Information identifying a controllable appliance is caused to be uploaded to a remote server device and the uploaded information is used to automatically display user-selectable, downloadable data files relevant to the control of the controllable appliance. Downloaded data files, which may include command codes and/or graphical user interface elements, may be used within the device to upgrade the ability of the remote control application to communicate with the controllable appliance. The information uploaded to the server may also be used to generate demographic data regarding consumer preferences. | 10-03-2013 |
20130275564 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR UPGRADING THE REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONALITY OF A DEVICE - A system and method for upgrading a remote control application resident on a device. Information identifying a controllable appliance is caused to be uploaded to a remote server device and the uploaded information is used to automatically display user-selectable, downloadable data files relevant to the control of the controllable appliance. Downloaded data files, which may include command codes and/or graphical user interface elements, may be used within the device to upgrade the ability of the remote control application to communicate with the controllable appliance. The information uploaded to the server may also be used to generate demographic data regarding consumer preferences. | 10-17-2013 |
20140245142 | USER INTERFACE FOR A REMOTE CONTROL APPLICATION - A hand-held electronic device having a remote control application user interface that functions to displays operational mode information to a user. The graphical user interface may be used, for example, to setup the remote control application to control appliances for one or more users in one or more rooms, to perform activities, and to access favorites. The remote control application is also adapted to be upgradeable. Furthermore, the remote control application provides for the sharing of operational mode information. | 08-28-2014 |
20150054631 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY SETTING UP A UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL - A system and method for configuring a remote control to command the operation of appliances, to capture demographic data, and to provide services, such as automated warranty registration, instructions, viewing guides, etc., relevant to the appliances is provided. The system includes a database and associated server that are located remotely from the remote control and accessible via a network connection. Command codes, graphical user interface elements, and services are accessed and downloaded to the remote control, as appropriate, using data supplied to the server that identifies the appliances and/or functional capabilities of the appliances. This data can be supplied by the appliances directly or can be obtained from other sources such as barcode labels, network devices, etc. | 02-26-2015 |
20150057767 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR UPGRADING THE REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONALITY OF A DEVICE - A system and method for upgrading a remote control application resident on a device. Information identifying a controllable appliance is caused to be uploaded to a remote server device and the uploaded information is used to automatically display user-selectable, downloadable data files relevant to the control of the controllable appliance. Downloaded data files, which may include command codes and/or graphical user interface elements, may be used within the device to upgrade the ability of the remote control application to communicate with the controllable appliance. The information uploaded to the server may also be used to generate demographic data regarding consumer preferences. | 02-26-2015 |
20150243161 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY SETTING UP A UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL - A system and method for configuring a remote control to command the operation of appliances, to capture demographic data, and to provide services, such as automated warranty registration, instructions, viewing guides, etc., relevant to the appliances is provided. The system includes a database and associated server that are located remotely from the remote control and accessible via a network connection. Command codes, graphical user interface elements, and services are accessed and downloaded to the remote control, as appropriate, using data supplied to the server that identifies the appliances and/or functional capabilities of the appliances. This data can be supplied by the appliances directly or can be obtained from other sources such as barcode labels, network devices, etc. | 08-27-2015 |
James N. Conway, Jr., Languna Beach, CA US
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20110093697 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR UPGRADING THE REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONALITY OF A DEVICE - A system and method for upgrading remote control application resident on a device. To this end, a markup language file is created. The markup language file has a representation of information used to setup the remote control application to communicate with an appliance. The markup language file may be executed, on the device or an intermediate client with which the device is synchronized, to upload the representation of the information to a remote server. At the remote server, the uploaded information is used to automatically display user-selectable, downloadable data files relevant to the control of the appliance. Downloaded data files, which may include command codes and/or graphical user interface elements, may be used within the device to upgrade the ability of the remote control application to communicate with the appliance. The information uploaded to the server may also be used to generate demographic data regarding consumer preferences. | 04-21-2011 |
James N. Conway, Jr., Corona Del Mar, CA US
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20100157171 | DIGITAL INTERCONNECT OF ENTERTAINMENT EQUIPMENT IN THE HOME - A method for configuring a controlling device to command functional operations of at least one controllable appliance. The method includes the steps of receiving at the controlling device from the at least one controllable appliance, via a first communication channel, data indicative of an identity of the at least one controllable appliance and using the data indicative of the identity of the at least one controllable appliance to configure the controlling device whereby, in response to activation of one or more command keys of the controlling device, the controlling device will be caused to transmit to the at least one controlling device, via a second communication channel, those commands selected from a library of commands that are appropriate for commanding functional operations of the at least one controllable device. | 06-24-2010 |
20150364034 | CUSTOMIZABLE AND UPGRADABLE DEVICES AND METHODS RELATED THERETO - A customizable and an upgradable remote control is provided which may be customized or upgraded via a Web site or through other remote, and preferably interactive, processes. A database is provided which includes a plurality of functions of a consumer electronic device, such as a TV and/or a DVD player. A user selects among the plurality of functions at least one of the desired functions. In response to the user selection a virtual configuration is created to virtually configure the customizable remote control. The virtual configuration may be downloaded to the customizable remote control. | 12-17-2015 |
W. Frederick Conway, Jr., New Albany, IN US
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20090162492 | CONSUMABLE CANDY DRINKING STRAW AND A METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A drinking straw including an elongated hollow consumable candy shell made from glassified sugar, said candy shell having a cylindrical shape through which liquid is transportable by applying a suction pressure to an end of the candy shell is disclosed herein. | 06-25-2009 |
20090246328 | CANDY HOLDER AND CANDY PRODUCT INCLUDING THE SAME - A candy holder for receiving and securing an elongated candy therein is provided. The candy holder includes a handle portion defining an elongated cavity with a central axis. The handle portion has a plurality of protrusions extending toward the central axis and circumferentially around an inner surface of the handle portion. A top portion of the candy holder has a lip defining an opening. The opening receives the elongated candy that is dimensioned to correspond to a size of the opening. The lip and protrusions apply friction to a surface of the elongated candy when the elongated candy is inserted therein. | 10-01-2009 |
20090272703 | CANDY DISPLAY STAND - A candy display stand is provided. The candy display stand includes a tray unit for holding a plurality of candy holders, and a support stand associated with the tray unit for vertically supporting a plurality of elongated candy sticks. The support stand has a base extending from the tray unit and an alignment unit extending above the base with a plurality of holding members for supporting a plurality of elongated candy sticks vertically on the base. | 11-05-2009 |
William Frederick Conway, Jr., New Albany, IN US
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20120031956 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RESEALING A LOLLIPOP OR THE LIKE - A combination of food stuff and a removable wrapper provides a containment system for the confectionary item. The confectionary item is disposed on a holder formed partially into said confectionary item to permit the user to hold the confectionary item during consumption. A resealable wrapper encapsulates the confectionary item. A resealing member is removably adhered to the resealable wrapper; the resealing member having adhesive on a first side facing the resealable wrapper to define an overlapping area permitting the resealing member to be selectively removed from the resealable wrapper and replaced onto the resealable wrapper to retain the wrapper around the confectionary item or to provide a collectible item that may be removed and restuck onto another surface. A flag member is interposed between the resealing member and the resealable wrapper. The flag member projects away from the overlapping area. The flag member is provided with indicia to notify the user of the availability and use of the resealing member and/or collectible item. | 02-09-2012 |