David A Snyder

US Patent:

6375380, Apr 23, 2002

Filed:

Feb 4, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/497963

Inventors:

David M. Snyder - Cedar Rapids IA
David E. Wilson - Cedar Rapids IA
Gerald L. Rammelsberg - Palo IA
Richard H. Nelson - Cedar Rapids IA

Assignee:

Columbus McKinnon Corporation - Cedar Rapids IA

International Classification:

F16D 112

US Classification:

403 78, 403164, 294 821, 294 811

Abstract:

A connector assembly suitable for use with a leveraging system is disclosed. The assembly includes two connector components, each having an attachment component receiving portion and a pin-coupling portion. The pin-coupling portions cooperate, in an assembled connector assembly, to define a closed pin-receiving orifice passing through the connector assembly. The assembly can be quickly coupled to and from a fixed pin structure, thereby facilitating changing of an attachment component such as a knob hook. Additional features include a releasable securing device that secures the connector components into a connector assembly. Also, inclusion of a rounded transitional surface on each connector component permits use, and quick attachment, of the assembly in environments wherein space is otherwise unduly restricted around the pin to be coupled. A method for using the connector assembly is also disclosed.

US Patent:

6707424, Mar 16, 2004

Filed:

Oct 11, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/686181

Inventors:

David M. Snyder - Cedar Rapids IA 52403
Leslie D. Baych - Cedar Rapids IA 52402
Bruce D. Melick - Cedar Rapids IA 52411

International Classification:

G01S 502

US Classification:

34235714, 34235706

Abstract:

A system for utilizing two positioning and navigation systems in a single unit which may be used within sight of earth-orbiting GNSS satellites as well as behind a line-of-sight barrier obstructing the earth-orbiting satellites. A mobile receiver/processor includes a GNSS receiver which receives and develops navigation and position information from the signals transmitted by the system of earth-orbiting satellites. The receiver/processor also includes a TM-UWB receiver capable of receiving transmissions from a group of at least three ground-based beacons stationed at precise known locations, each of which independently transmits a distinct TM-UWB signal, including location information. The receiver/processor is provided with programmable memory which holds coordinates of the space where the receiver/processor will be moveable which is behind the line-of-sight barrier. A first antenna exterior to a line-of-sight barrier behind which the receiver/processor will be operated collects signals from the earth-orbiting satellites and passes the collected signals through the line-of-sight barrier to a second antenna which rebroadcasts the collected signals to the receiver/processor when it is in line-of-sight of the second antenna.

US Patent:

6764009, Jul 20, 2004

Filed:

May 30, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/158718

Inventors:

Bruce D. Melick - Cedar Rapids IA
David M. Snyder - Cedar Rapids IA
Leslie D. Baych - Cedar Rapids IA

Assignee:

Lightwaves Systems, Inc. - Cedar Rapids IA

International Classification:

G06K 710

US Classification:

23546201, 235375, 235383, 235494, 705 23, 705 26

Abstract:

A method of tagged bar code data interchange includes creating electronic and/or printed documents with tagged bar coded information, capturing and decoding the tagged bar coded information, caching the tagged bar coded information, parsing the bar coded data tags, stripping the data tags, and inputting/storing the bar coded information. Business can be conducted on-line using e-mail transmissions of video displayed tagged bar coded information. Such tagged bar coded information can be stored and/or input into style sheets that are in common or company-specific formats. Further, companies can receive consumer information in a format that is easily accessible by any portion, affiliate, subsidiary, or related entity of the company, no matter what software system is running.

US Patent:

6868419, Mar 15, 2005

Filed:

Oct 27, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/698793

Inventors:

Bruce D. Melick - Cedar Rapids IA, US
David M. Snyder - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Leslie D. Baych - Cedar Rapids IA, US

Assignee:

Lightwaves Systems Inc. - Cedar Rapids IA

International Classification:

G06F007/00

US Classification:

707100, 709231

Abstract:

A method, system and type of database for transmitting data is disclosed in which the data is organized into a structured linear database. The structured linear database includes a routing header portion, a file allocation table, a data portion and a tailbit portion. The structured linear database may be transmitted over any type of network, such as a TM-UWB system or a fiber-optic system. Once the data to be transmitted is identified, a corresponding field is identified in the field allocation table giving the location of the data within the transmission. This field is then referenced by the user to access the specific type of data desired at the given location of the transmission. This process may be repeated enabling data to be stored on transmission lines and accessed at any point at any time providing an always on network.

US Patent:

6976034, Dec 13, 2005

Filed:

Jun 23, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/602125

Inventors:

Bruce D. Melick - Cedar Rapids IA, US
David M. Snyder - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Leslie D. Baych - Cedar Rapids IA, US

Assignee:

Lightwaves Systems, Inc. - Cedar Rapids IA

International Classification:

G06F017/30

US Classification:

7071041, 707102

Abstract:

A method, system and type of database for transmitting data is disclosed in which the data is organized into a structured linear database. The structured linear database includes a routing header portion, a file allocation table, a data portion and a tailbit portion. The structured linear database may be transmitted over any type of network, such as a TM-UWB system or a fiber-optic system. Once the data to be transmitted is identified, a corresponding field is identified in the field allocation table giving the location of the data within the transmission. This field is then referenced by the user to access the specific type of data desired at the given location of the transmission. this process may be repeated enabling data to be stored on transmission lines and accessed at any point at any time providing an always on network.

US Patent:

6980566, Dec 27, 2005

Filed:

Mar 8, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/803270

Inventors:

Bruce D. Melick - Cedar Rapids IA, US
David M. Snyder - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Leslie D. Baych - Cedar Rapids IA, US

Assignee:

Lightwaves Systems, Inc. - Cedar Rapids IA

International Classification:

H04J003/22

US Classification:

370471, 370392

Abstract:

Method of routing data over a network in which contact is made with a home network to determine the reported geo-position, using this geo-position to transmit data to the device over a path through a node in which the node reads the geo-position, accesses a list of possible recipients and their geo-positions, compares its location to the positions, selects a recipient based at least in part on the proximity of the recipient to the device, and transmits the data over the best path. Eventually, the device becomes the recipient. A geo-position may be transmitted as part of an IP address. The geo-position information can be generated from a GPS receiver. This method and/or IP address may be used in a method of doing business in which the geo-position is used to identify the source and location for delivery. This information may be incorporated into a purchase order or confirmation receipt.

US Patent:

7070103, Jul 4, 2006

Filed:

Jan 3, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/753863

Inventors:

Bruce D. Melick - Cedar Rapids IA, US
David M. Snyder - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Leslie D. Baych - Cedar Rapids IA, US

Assignee:

Tripletail Ventures, Inc. - Cedar Rapids IA

International Classification:

G06K 7/10

US Classification:

23546201, 23547201

Abstract:

A new method and system for bar code data interchange includes a bar code scanner, such as a high scan rate LED scanner, and reads bar coded information from a video display. This bar coded information is scanned from the video display into a host device. The bar coded information may be sent to a user in a variety of ways, including over the Internet, any intranet, or any type of telephony network. The bar coded information may be viewed by the user on the video display as part of an e-mail message, as displayed on a web-page, or as displayed on television programming. The scanned bar coded information is decoded and may then be used. A first software program may have been used to create the bar coded information, and a second and distinct software application may be used with the now decoded bar coded information.

US Patent:

7118040, Oct 10, 2006

Filed:

Jan 5, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/325713

Inventors:

Bruce D. Melick - Cedar Rapids IA, US
David M. Snyder - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Leslie D. Baych - Cedar Rapids IA, US

Assignee:

Tripletail Ventures, Inc. - Cedar Rapids IA

International Classification:

G06K 7/10

US Classification:

23546201, 23547201

Abstract:

A new method and system for bar code data interchange includes a bar code scanner, such as a high scan rate LED scanner, and reads bar coded information from a video display. This bar coded information is scanned from the video display into a host device. The bar coded information may be sent to a user in a variety of ways, including over the Internet, any intranet, or any type of telephony network. The bar coded information may be viewed by the user on the video display as part of an e-mail message, as displayed on a web-page, or as displayed on television programming. The scanned bar coded information is decoded and may then be used. A first software program may have been used to create the bar coded information, and a second and distinct software application may be used with the now decoded bar coded information.