David Wayne
David Wayne Arivett, Verona, MO US
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20100180531 | Truss chord and truss system with ribs and radiuses - A truss chord includes a facing surface with ridges, sides with ridges, and an attachment surface on the side to attach to frame members. The truss chord transfers the weight to the frame member, and the truss chord helps prevent lateral movement relative to the frame member. The truss chord is made of extruded aluminum, and includes a flared section at the interface between the facing surface and the side that forms an arc, and a portion at the end of the side in the shape of an arc. A truss chord system includes top and bottom truss chords connected by square tubing frame members. | 07-22-2010 |
David Wayne Brown, Cumberland, RI US
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20100277323 | ANTI-THEFT TAG FOR AN ELONGATE MEMBER - An anti-theft tag includes a housing constructed and arranged to support an electronic article surveillance (EAS) sensor and at least one adhesive tape member carried by and extending from the housing. The at least one adhesive tape member is constructed and arranged to be positioned between a first state to allow positioning of at least a portion of an article in proximity to the housing and a second state wherein the at least one adhesive tape member is disposed about the housing and about the at least a portion of the article to secure the housing to the at least a portion of the article. | 11-04-2010 |
David Wayne Bulger, Baldwinsville, NY US
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20150046265 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TAILORING CONTENT WITHOUT PUBLISHER ACCESS TO CONSUMER DATA - In some embodiments, dynamically generated, individually tailored content from a content producer may be provided through a content distributor to a consumer without revealing the consumer's identity or exposing any of the consumer's data profile directly to the distributor or producer. | 02-12-2015 |
20150193828 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TAILORING CONTENT WITHOUT PUBLISHER ACCESS TO CONSUMER DATA - In some embodiments, dynamically generated, individually tailored content from a content producer may be provided through a content distributor to a consumer without revealing the consumer's identity or exposing any of the consumer's data profile directly to the distributor or producer. | 07-09-2015 |
David Wayne Davis, Wichita, KS US
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20160101875 | Adjustable Interior Markup - A system and method for simulating a structure is disclosed. An adjustable interior mockup for simulating a structure has a base with a first elongated side and a second elongated side, the first elongated side being nonadjacent the second elongated side; and an adjustable frame secured to the base. The adjustable frame includes a plurality of girder members secured along the first and second elongated sides to form an arc; a plurality of brackets; a plurality of arms having a latch attached to one end; and a sheet of fabric. The girders are securely fastened along the first elongated side of the base at predetermined intervals; the brackets are secured to the girders; the arms are received by the brackets and adjustably anchored to the girders via a fastener; and the latches engage the sheet of fabric, thus pulling the fabric into a shape that resembles the structure. | 04-14-2016 |
David Wayne Demosa, Minneapolis, MN US
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20120166924 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, SOFTWARE AND INTERFACES FOR PERFORMING ENHANCED DOCUMENT PROCESSING AND DOCUMENT OUTLINING - An exemplary method includes accessing a source document where the source document is associated with a citation and copying a selected portion of the source document. Then, in response to copying the selected portion, the method includes generating a referenced element where the referenced element consists of the selected portion and a hyperlink associated with the citation. Finally, the method includes accessing a destination document and inserting the referenced element into the destination document. An additional exemplary method further includes storing a copy of the referenced element in a memory of an access device. Another exemplary method includes annotating the destination document and generating an annotated destination document. Another exemplary method includes printing, within a single print session, the annotated destination document and the source document. Yet another exemplary method includes printing, within a single print session, a non-annotated destination document, the annotated destination document and the source document. | 06-28-2012 |
David Wayne Donnick, Midlothian, VA US
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20120001355 | VARIABLE-ORIFICE PRILL PLATE - Prill heads having prilling assemblies that include adjustable openings. Prilling methods using the prilling assemblies can allow for the size of the openings to be varied during processing to alter the size of the prills as desired, or for clogged openings to be cleared, while maintaining operation of the prilling process. The prilling assemblies and prilling methods can be used to produce fertilizer products, including fertilizers comprising ammonium sulfate nitrate. | 01-05-2012 |
David Wayne Duckert, Menomonee Falls, WI US
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20090252306 | TELEMEDICINE SYSTEM AND METHOD - The telemedicine system and method includes an ubiquitous telephone and interactive voice response (IVR) system configured to interface with a hub, and in some embodiments, with medical sensor devices directly. The system and method allows an interested party to interface with the hub using a telephone. The system and method eliminates a user interface from the hub, and optionally includes a separate server. | 10-08-2009 |
20140186866 | Glucose Control Test Strip - A control test strip for glucose that includes a cover that forms a fluid path when affixed to the test strip substrate. The fluid path includes a glucose deposit area formed by drying a glucose solution on to the cover or onto the test strip substrate. The control test strip further includes a pair of electrodes having a first end positioned within an enzyme coating area and a second end positioned to deliver an electrical signal to the glucose meter. The enzyme coating area also lies within the fluid path. When a user places a drop of water at the opening of the fluid path, capillary action pulls the water into the fluid path, mixing the water with the dried glucose so that a solution having a known glucose concentration is formed. This glucose solution then mixes with the enzyme and a reading is made by the glucose meter. | 07-03-2014 |
David Wayne Evans, Bentonville, AR US
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20150137700 | Systems and Methods of Driving Multiple Outputs - Systems and methods of driving multiple outputs are provided in which a single inductor may be used to drive multiple output such as independent strings of LEDs or white LEDs (WLEDs). In an example embodiment, a boost DC to DC converter may be used with a single inductor to drive multiple outputs. In an example embodiment, the error voltage of each of the multiple outputs is sampled during each cycle of the DC to DC converter and the largest error voltage is determined for that cycle. Power from the DC to DC converter is then supplied to that output during that cycle. | 05-21-2015 |
David Wayne Gautreaux, Carencro, LA US
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20120285897 | Apparatus and Method for Maintaining Potable Water - An apparatus for maintaining potable water stored in a tank. The apparatus is automated and self-contained. When fluidly connected to a water storage tank, the apparatus causes continuous circulation of the potable water to prevent contamination resulting from stagnation and stratification. The apparatus also monitors the amount of free chlorine in the potable water, the pH level, and the amount of total dissolved solids (“TDS”). If the potable water contains less than a predetermined amount of free chlorine or if the pH level is less than a predetermined level, the apparatus automatically adds a selective amount of chlorine and/or minerals to the potable water. The apparatus will also filter the potable water to remove suspended solids. | 11-15-2012 |
David Wayne Gotter, Brighton, IL US
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20110002764 | VEHICLE DRIVER WHEELCHAIR LIFT - Disclosed is a vehicle driver wheelchair lift, the lift having a bearing mount fixed to the vehicle that rotationally captures a pivot rod to which a pair of forks are attached by a parallelogram linkage. The rod rotates in the bearing to move the forks horizontally in and out of the vehicle, while the parallelogram linkage expands and contracts to raise and lower the forks. The purpose of the parallel linkage is to allow the forks to move vertically while maintaining a horizontal position. The forks are adapted to engage a pair of horizontal fork receivers fixed to a wheelchair. A vertical linear actuator expands and contracts the linkage to raise and lower the forks vertically. A motor turns the pivot rod to rotate the forks horizontally. In one exemplary embodiment, a lock on the forks secures the receivers and chair on the forks and a sensor signals when the receivers are in locked position suitable for raising and lowering. In one exemplary embodiment, the parallel linkage has outwardly offset lower joints to establish a preset raised position at maximum extension. | 01-06-2011 |
20120175486 | ADJUSTABLE PANEL MOUNT AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A panel mount includes a support structure, a strongback coupled to the support structure, and an adjustment assembly coupled between the strongback and the support structure. The adjustment assembly includes a lift mechanism configured to adjust an angle between the strongback and the support structure. | 07-12-2012 |
David Wayne Hanson, San Diego, CA US
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20150113388 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING TOPIC-RELEVANCE HIGHLIGHTING OF ELECTRONIC TEXT - Topic-relevance highlighting of electronic text is described that includes categorizing words in the electronic text into several classes, determining the relevance weight for each word based on their relevance to one or more classes, and then color-coding words according to their classes. Each class represents a specific topic of interest and is assigned a distinctive color. Words or phrases in the electronic text belonging to the same class would be highlighted with the same distinctive color. Accordingly, users can instantly identify whether the document is relevant, to which topic of interest the document is relevant, and the relevant portions of the document page which match users' interests. | 04-23-2015 |
David Wayne Henry, Platte City, MO US
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20150280344 | ELECTRICAL PROBE WITH ROTATABLE PLUNGER - This disclosure provides for an electrical probe, which can include a shell extending along a longitudinal axis and defining an internal cavity with an opening at a first end, where the shell can include a neck portion defined by a hollow polygonal shaft twisted about the longitudinal axis to form an internal cam surface. The electrical probe can also include a plunger slidably received in the internal cavity. The plunger can include a tip configured to extend at least partially through the opening at the first end and a cam element integrally formed with the tip and having a cross-sectional shape substantially corresponding to a cross-sectional shape of the hollow polygonal shaft, such that, when the plunger is reciprocated along the longitudinal axis of the shell, the cam element can engage with the internal cam surface of the neck portion to cause rotation of the tip. | 10-01-2015 |
David Wayne Johnson, Prior Lake, MN US
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20130306503 | APPARATUS FOR CARRYING AND SUPPORTING GOLF CLUBS AND ACCESSORIES - An apparatus for carrying golf clubs and a beverage while practicing allows ease of movement with only a few clubs and a beverage for quicker and more productive practice. The apparatus has self-supporting aspects to allow the apparatus to be used in all areas of a practice range. | 11-21-2013 |
David Wayne Jordan, Cumberland, RI US
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20140360628 | Brazing Material Containing a Flux - A flux coating composition may include a composition paste including an elastomer solution mixed with a flux powder or a flux paste. When the composition is heated during a brazing operation, the composition yields no metal oxides and ≦50 ppm of carbon, ash, fumes, smoke, or other by-product contaminants. The flux may include a binder with an acrylic resin and a plurality of synthetic rubber compounds. | 12-11-2014 |
David Wayne Moore, Morgan Hill, CA US
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20080313245 | Non-Disruptive Backup Copy in a Database Online Reorganization Environment - Various embodiments of a computer system and computer program product backup a dataset. An input image copy of the dataset is read, wherein the input image copy is prior to a start of dataset reorganization. A cursor value associated with reorganization of said dataset is determined. A backup copy is produced based on the input image copy, the changes from the log and the cursor value. | 12-18-2008 |
David Wayne Polly, Jr., Edina, MN US
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20130090692 | INTRAOPERATIVE SPINAL STABILIZATION - A number of spinal stabilization devices are disclosed for aligning and fixing vertebrae during surgery, e.g. to facilitate accurate placement of pedicle screws. One stabilization device includes a pair of spiked rails biased to clamp shut and thereby passively engage a number of vertebrae. Another stabilization device includes a tie-rod that connects two or more fiducial markers, each of which is connected to a vertebra, to stabilize the vertebrae including and between each vertebra to which the markers are attached. | 04-11-2013 |
20130090698 | STRIPPED PEDICLE SCREW DRIVER BIT - A pedicle screw driver bit includes an elongated shank and a head. The shank includes a plurality of threads. The head is connected to one end of and configured to rotate relative to the shank. The head is configured to be received by a tulip connected to a pedicle screw. The threads of the shank are configured to engage a plurality of threads of the tulip such that when the shank is rotated the tulip is drawn into engagement with the head such that the shank, the head, the tulip, and the pedicle screw are substantially prevented from rotating relative to one another. | 04-11-2013 |
David Wayne Raffler, Clinton Township, MI US
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20100276558 | MOUNTING SYSTEMS FOR SOLAR PANELS - Mounting systems for mounting solar panels to a surface are disclosed and can include panel clamp assemblies and rail clamp assemblies. Panel clamp assemblies can comprise a panel clamp having a base and arms extending from edges of the base, the base having an aperture, a rail clamp having a central portion with an aperture and two flexible tabs extending from the central portion on opposing sides of the aperture and a fastener threaded through the apertures such that that flexible tabs contact a head of the fastener and the arms extend in an opposite direction from the flexible tabs. Rail clamp assemblies can comprise a base member having a bottom and two side walls, the bottom having at least one aperture and each side wall having an elongated aperture, two clamping members and a fastener, wherein the side walls of the base member are positioned such that the opening is of sufficient size to receive the rail. | 11-04-2010 |
David Wayne Reid, Hoboken, NJ US
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20140216232 | SHATTER-RESISTANT DRUMSTICKS FROM SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS - Disclosed herein are drumsticks comprising agricultural fibers from monocots, particularly grasses. The disclosed drumsticks provided excellent playability, improved grip, are less susceptible to chipping, splintering, or shatter than wood drumsticks, are harder, lighter, and more durable than comparable wooden sticks. The disclosed drumsticks offer a crisper more even sound at all volumes even during dynamic performance, and are superior in damping vibrations. Also disclosed are methods for making the drumsticks and kits comprising drums and drumsticks. | 08-07-2014 |
David Wayne Schneider, Albuquerque, NM US
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20160005230 | Server Controlled Augmented Reality - The invention provides for topical, relevant content to be delivered from a central server to devices running a viewer application. The content can be customized using the current user, device, location, compass, accelerometer and date/time information. The viewer application scans for known targets using its camera, or an end-user can make a selection from a text or visual directory. Once found, the platform is notified of the target. The platform then sends the appropriately customized content and data on how to render said content to the viewer for display, which can be text, images, data, video, animation, notifications and other types of content. The platform uses a data warehouse to refine content and provide detailed analytics. The platform can provide automatic content at launch. The viewer caches data for optimal performance. The user can respond to content, which delivers analytics, and more content as appropriate. | 01-07-2016 |
David Wayne Skrzypchak, Adrian, MI US
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20110036553 | INTEGRAL EVAPORATOR AND DEFROST HEATER SYSTEM - A heat exchanger system having a fluid passage operable to fluidly communicate a first fluid and a heat transfer surface extending from the fluid passage for transferring heat between the first fluid and a second fluid. The system can further include a heating element operably coupled to and selectively applying thermal energy to at least one of the fluid passage and the heat transfer surface. | 02-17-2011 |
David Wayne Smith, Fallbrook, CA US
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20150194179 | HANDS-FREE MEDIA DEVICE CONTROL APPARATUS - A method of manipulating content on a media device with a hands-free device including selecting content to play on the media device and then operatively connecting the hands-free device to the media device. The hands-free device has a case with upper, lower, and one or more intermediate portions, one or more hands-free switches disposed on or in the case, each switch being operable to transmit one or more commands to manipulate the content of or accessible by the media device. The device also has a controller for managing information transmitted between the switches and the media device and a data link formed between the controller and the media device. Once operatively connected, the selected content accessible by the mediate device is manipulated by controlling the one or more hands-free switches of the hands-free device. | 07-09-2015 |
David Wayne Stonely, Fukuoka JP
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20090168905 | Decoding of LVDS Protocols - An embodiment of the invention is directed to a system for processing a plurality of encoded signals carrying data. The system includes an electronic circuit configured to receive the encoded signals from one or more external devices, wherein the data are encoded in the encoded signals according to one or more of a plurality of protocols. The system further includes a processor configured to receive the encoded signals from the electronic circuit, and to extract the data from the encoded signals by decoding the encoded signals. The processor is configured to perform decoding according to the plurality of protocols. | 07-02-2009 |
David Wayne Swingle, Versailles, IN US
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20110158767 | REDUCED MATERIAL, CONTENT FASTENERS AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Reduced material content fasteners are provided that have a reduced material content portion between working ends allowing the fastener to have less weight with equal or better break and torque strengths. Systems and methods are provided for manufacturing reduced material content fasteners that provide for cold working the initial material to reduce the material while work hardening the remaining material. The cold working is provided by rolls and/or dies. | 06-30-2011 |
David Wayne Toppenberg, Ypsilanti, MI US
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20160101853 | VERTICAL TAKE OFF AND LANDING AIRCRAFT - A vertical takeoff and landing aircraft is provided. The aircraft includes a fuselage having a first end, a second end, and a center of gravity in between the first end and the second end. Wings may extend from the side of the fuselage. The wings may include a canard at the first end, and a wing at the second end. The present invention may further include a pair of engines pivotally attached on either side of the fuselage and substantially aligning with the center of gravity. | 04-14-2016 |
David Wayne Turner Jr, San Diego, CA US
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20140280501 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OBTAINING AND USING TARGETED INSIGHTS WITHIN A DIGITAL CONTENT AND INFORMATION SHARING SYSTEM - A system for obtaining insight information for a plurality of client applications and a plurality of mobile users, comprises a content management system module configured to distribute a plurality of types of content to the plurality of mobile users, wherein at least one of the content and types of content differs for each of the plurality of client applications; an insights module configured to allow a client associated with a specific client application to define one or more locations and select a target vertical, select an insights algorithm based in the target vertical, identify the status of the plurality of users relative to the defined locations, and cause the content management system module to distribute certain types of content to the plurality of users based on the status; and a data warehouse configured to store the status information for each of the plurality of client applications and associated users. | 09-18-2014 |