Clyde H Boyer

US Patent:

6775580, Aug 10, 2004

Filed:

Oct 24, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/999693

Inventors:

Thomas J. Jira - Lady Lake FL
Clyde H. Boyer - Concord OH

Assignee:

Gyro Golf Systems, Inc. - Euclid OH

International Classification:

G06F15500

US Classification:

700 92, 700 90, 700 91, 700 93, 473131, 463 1, 463 2, 463 40, 463 41, 463 42

Abstract:

A method for playing an interactive computer processed golf tournament in real time via the Internet. The method includes the steps of registering users via the Internet and storing the user name, address, age, telephone, credit card data and club number on a library file. The method includes scheduling named tournaments, registering users via the Internet as contestants in one of the named tournaments including, assigning the user a position within a flight of a first round of the named tournament, and storing the assigned position on the library file. Participating contestant logins are accepted via the Internet prior to each named tournament. Participating contestants are provided with a scorecard display for the assigned flight including a tournament name, a countdown clock, one or more contestant scores, a cursor, and a message area. User inputs are accepted in real time via the Internet from each of the participating contestants in turn for each of the holes wherein each input determines a random score for the hole. A winner of each of the flights is determined based on a total of the random scores.

US Patent:

6943677, Sep 13, 2005

Filed:

Apr 9, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/821360

Inventors:

Clyde H. Boyer - Concord OH, US
Edward J. Stropkay - Chesterland OH, US

Assignee:

TransAlert, Inc. - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

B60Q001/22
B60Q001/26
B60Q001/44
B60Q001/50

US Classification:

340479, 340463, 340464, 340467, 340469

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for brightening and dimming a brake light of automotive vehicle for enhanced display indication of braking includes a pulse width modulation unit to be electrically connected to a brake lamp for sequentially modulating the supply energy to the lamp to generate a brightening and dimming of the lamp. A time extent of the modulation is detected so that the modulation can be stopped after a preselected time period and the light will be continually on as in a conventional braking operation. After the brake is released by the operator, a second preselected time period for locking out the sequential interrupting is timed down, for avoiding repetitive flashing during stop-and-go traffic.

US Patent:

8424230, Apr 23, 2013

Filed:

Dec 7, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/313655

Inventors:

Clyde H. Boyer - Concord OH, US

International Classification:

G09F 13/28

US Classification:

40551, 40574

Abstract:

A channel sign assembly is provided having a rear surface for mounting against a raceway, wall, or a structure for supporting the signage, and sheet metal sides which define the figuration of the sign assembly or shape to be depicted. A lighting element is positioned against the rear surface of the enclosure, and a lens is retained to the open front of the enclosure. The lens is retained by a screw-less retainer cap secured to the sign assembly.

US Patent:

8484871, Jul 16, 2013

Filed:

Dec 5, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/705579

Inventors:

Clyde H. Boyer - Concord OH, US

International Classification:

G09F 13/28

US Classification:

40552, 40574

Abstract:

A channel sign assembly is provided having a rear surface for mounting against a raceway, wall, or a structure for supporting the signage, and sheet metal sides which define the figuration of the sign assembly or shape to be depicted. A lighting element is positioned against the rear surface of the enclosure, and a lens is retained to the open front of the enclosure. The lens is retained by a screw-less retainer cap secured to the sign assembly.

US Patent:

20020075148, Jun 20, 2002

Filed:

Dec 20, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/027093

Inventors:

Clyde Boyer - Concord OH, US
Edward Stropkay - Chesterland OH, US
Robert Morris - Pennellville NY, US

Assignee:

TransAlert, Inc.

International Classification:

B60Q001/44

US Classification:

340/479000, 340/463000

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for brightening and dimming a brake light of automotive vehicle for enhanced display indication of braking includes a pulse width modulation unit to be electrically connected to a brake lamp for sequentially modulating the supply energy to the lamp to generate a brightening and dimming of the lamp. A time extent of the modulation is detected so that the modulation can be stopped after a preselected time period and the light will be continually on as in a conventional braking operation After the brake is released by the operator, a second preselected time period for locking out the sequential interrupting is timed down, for avoiding repetitive flashing during stop-and-go traffic.

US Patent:

20130255119, Oct 3, 2013

Filed:

Feb 5, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/759517

Inventors:

Clyde H. Boyer - Concord OH, US

International Classification:

G09F 7/16

US Classification:

40596

Abstract:

A channel letter has a rear surface for mounting against a raceway, wall, or a structure for supporting the signage, and sheet metal sides defining the figuration of the letter or shape to be depicted. A lighting element is positioned against the rear surface of the enclosure, and a lens is retained to the open front of the enclosure. The lens is retained by a plurality of retainer clips. Each of the retainer clips has a first and a second side extending from an arched back with the sides spaced a distance sufficient for the sides to fit around the end of the walls.

US Patent:

20130255123, Oct 3, 2013

Filed:

May 15, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/894867

Inventors:

Clyde H. Boyer - Concord OH, US

International Classification:

G09F 7/16

US Classification:

4060714

Abstract:

A channel letter has a rear surface for mounting against a raceway, wall, or a structure for supporting the signage, and sheet metal sides defining the figuration of the letter or shape to be depicted. A lighting element is positioned against the rear surface of the enclosure, and a lens is retained to the open front of the enclosure. The lens is secured with a retainer cap and a plurality of retainer clips. Each of the retainer clips comprises as least one side including an outwardly extending leg for retention with the retainer cap.

US Patent:

20130321143, Dec 5, 2013

Filed:

May 22, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/900139

Inventors:

Clyde H. Boyer - Concord OH, US

International Classification:

B60Q 1/44

US Classification:

340463, 340479

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for brightening and dimming a brake light of automotive vehicle for enhanced display indication of braking includes a pulse width modulation unit to be electrically connected to a brake lamp for sequentially modulating the supply energy to the lamp to generate a brightening and dimming of the lamp. A time extent of the modulation is detected so that the modulation can be stopped after a preselected time period and the light will be continually on as in a conventional braking operation. After the brake is released by the operator, a second preselected time period for locking out the sequential interrupting is timed down, for avoiding repetitive flashing during stop-and-go traffic. A sensor detects a hard-braking occurrence and disables the lockout timer to enable the sequential modulating.