公开(公告)号：US10374931B2

公开(公告)日：2019-08-06

申请号：US15480012

申请日：2017-04-05

Applicant: Hall Labs LLC

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Craig Boswell ,  Everett D. Robinson

IPC: H04L12/26 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W4/70

Abstract: Disclosed herein are hub-based wireless networks employing end-devices at intermediate wireless at ranges of thousands of meters. End-devices may be such things as keypads, door latches, occupancy monitors, sprinkler controllers and other devices controlled or monitored in a campus or a collection of buildings. A synchronous mode is used requiring each paired end-device to timely respond to regular packets initiated at a hub. The hub monitors the quality of a communications link on a channel to each end-device, and applies varying levels of redundancy based upon a recent history of success and failure of packet exchanges, which measurement may be a value of badness increased as errors are encountered and decreased as packet communication is successful. Detailed information on various example embodiments of the inventions are provided in the Detailed Description below, and the inventions are defined by the appended claims.

公开(公告)号：US10358867B2

公开(公告)日：2019-07-23

申请号：US15334913

申请日：2016-10-26

Applicant: Hall Labs LLC

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Austin Benjamin Carlson ,  Clint J. Cook ,  Kevin Dean Rees ,  Davido Loyal Hyer ,  Jerome Lee Miles ,  Emily Brimhall

IPC: E06B9/26 ,  E06B9/322 ,  E06B9/307 ,  F16H57/023 ,  F24S50/40 ,  F24S50/80 ,  E06B9/266 ,  E06B9/303 ,  E06B9/34 ,  E06B9/72 ,  E06B9/68 ,  E06B9/42 ,  E06B9/32 ,  E06B9/74 ,  E06B9/308 ,  E06B9/326 ,  E06B9/38 ,  G08C17/02 ,  F16H1/20 ,  E06B9/28 ,  F16H57/02 ,  H01H17/08 ,  E06B9/24 ,  F16H57/021 ,  F16H57/028

Abstract: A motorized window covering switching mechanism is described herein. The switching mechanism includes a deflectable arm and a pull cord. The deflectable arm is connected to a first contact, and the pull cord is connected to the deflectable arm such that, as the pull cord is tugged, the deflectable arm deflects to move the first contact toward a second contact, thereby converting gestures of the pull cord into electrical signals that control a motorized window covering. In some embodiments, cord gestures that deflect the deflectable arm include pull sequences, numbers of pulls, strength of pulls, or combinations thereof. Additionally, in some embodiments, a controller receives the cord gestures and translates the cord gestures into operational commands to control and operate a window covering gearbox assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20190152468A1

公开(公告)日：2019-05-23

申请号：US16196148

申请日：2018-11-20

Applicant: Hall Labs LLC

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Michael Hall ,  Seth Myer

IPC: B60W20/16 ,  G07C5/00 ,  B60W50/08 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/08 ,  B60W10/18

Abstract: The invention is a system for automatically adjusting drive modes based on weight. The system includes a weight determination system, a data input device configured to receive input data, and a processing device. The processing devices includes a processor and non-volatile memory. The processor is configured to receive weight data from the weight determination system, receive the input data from the data input device, and receive a user input. The processor is also configured to determine at least one drive mode setting based on the weight data, the input data and the user input, send the drive mode setting data to a vehicle control system, and communicate the drive mode setting to a user.

公开(公告)号：US10291428B2

公开(公告)日：2019-05-14

申请号：US15145347

申请日：2016-05-03

Applicant: Hall Labs LLC

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Mark Hall ,  Craig Boswell

IPC: H04W84/12 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04L12/46 ,  H04B1/713 ,  H04L27/10 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04L27/00

Abstract: A cloud-networked stand-alone local area network (LAN) is disclosed. A stand-alone LAN is networked to a server outside the stand-alone LAN, and the server is part of a cloud of servers. The server includes hardware processors that process system operation information updates from a user for the stand-alone LAN, hardware memory that stores the system operation information updates; and a transceiver for communicating the system operation information updates to the stand-alone LAN. The stand-alone LAN includes a primary network hub (PNH) having a microcontroller that stores the system operation information, a cloud-side transceiver networked to the cloud of servers for receiving the system operation information updates from the server, and a PNH LAN long range transceiver that communicates via a long range spread spectrum or a narrowband frequency shift keying signal. The stand-alone LAN also includes a peripheral device having a microcontroller and an actuation mechanism.

公开(公告)号：US20190010748A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-10

申请号：US16128966

申请日：2018-09-12

Applicant: Hall Labs LLC

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Emily Brimhall ,  Jerome Miles

IPC: E05F15/635 ,  E06B3/46

Abstract: An automated sliding panel mechanism is disclosed. An automated sliding panel mechanism including a motor is configured to move a sliding window between a closed position and an open position, and includes a power source providing power to the motor, a rack consisting of rack teeth wherein a portion of the surface of the rack teeth are generally perpendicular to a plane, and a gear rotated by the motor and consisting of gear teeth, wherein the gear teeth are shaped to mesh with the rack teeth.

公开(公告)号：US12123243B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-22

申请号：US17686381

申请日：2022-03-03

Applicant: Hall Labs LLC

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Jerome Miles

IPC: E05F15/00 ,  E05F15/41 ,  E05F15/665 ,  E05F15/67 ,  E05F15/77

CPC classification number: E05F15/67 ,  E05F15/41 ,  E05F15/665 ,  E05F15/77 ,  E05Y2201/434 ,  E05Y2201/706 ,  E05Y2201/71 ,  E05Y2201/716 ,  E05Y2201/722 ,  E05Y2900/148

Abstract: The invention is an an anchor for attaching an automated window mechanism to a sliding panel of a window. The sliding panel has a border with an outer face generally perpendicular to the window. The anchor includes a base configured to be secured to the outer face. The base and mechanism mount has a first tongue-and-groove component protruding from the base away from the outer face. The anchor also includes a mechanism mount configured to be secured to the automated window mechanism, the mechanism mount having a second tongue-and-groove component protruding therefrom. The first tongue-and-groove component and the second tongue-and-groove components are shaped and aligned to permit the mechanism mount to slide relative to the base in a direction generally perpendicular to the window, and to thereafter hold the mechanism in proper alignment relative to the sliding panel of the window.

公开(公告)号：US12091294B2

公开(公告)日：2024-09-17

申请号：US17719268

申请日：2022-04-12

Applicant: Hall Labs LLC

Inventor： Michael Hall ,  David R. Hall ,  Michael Shinedling ,  Nathan Davis

IPC: B66D1/50 ,  B66D1/74

CPC classification number: B66D1/505 ,  B66D1/74 ,  B66D2700/0141

Abstract: A line tensioner is disclosed. A winch has a winch drum with at least one groove over which a line is passed. The winch has a line tensioner assembly with a stationary cam surface and a plurality of line tensioners rotating with the winch drum. Each has a line gripping portion and a cam follower. The line gripping portion is brought into and out of contact with the line as the cam follower rides along at least a portion of the cam surface.

公开(公告)号：US12077087B2

公开(公告)日：2024-09-03

申请号：US17476265

申请日：2021-09-15

Applicant: Hall Labs LLC

Inventor： Stephen Hall ,  David R. Hall ,  Jeff Duncan ,  Nathan Davis

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  A47G29/14 ,  B60L53/80 ,  B60P1/00 ,  B60P1/43 ,  B60P1/48 ,  B60P1/64 ,  B60P3/00 ,  B60P3/42 ,  B60P7/13 ,  B60R25/24 ,  B60W60/00 ,  B62D33/06 ,  B65D88/12 ,  B65D90/00 ,  B65G67/02 ,  G01S19/14 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G06Q10/0631 ,  G06Q10/0836 ,  G07C9/00 ,  G07C9/20 ,  B65G61/00

CPC classification number: B60P3/007 ,  A47G29/141 ,  B60L53/80 ,  B60P1/003 ,  B60P1/43 ,  B60P1/486 ,  B60P1/6409 ,  B60P1/6418 ,  B60P1/6427 ,  B60P3/42 ,  B60P7/13 ,  B60R25/24 ,  B60W60/00 ,  B62D33/06 ,  B65D88/12 ,  B65D90/00 ,  B65G67/02 ,  G01S19/14 ,  G05D1/0221 ,  G05D1/0234 ,  G05D1/0291 ,  G06Q10/06315 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/0836 ,  G07C9/00309 ,  G07C9/00658 ,  G07C9/00896 ,  G07C9/20 ,  A47G2029/149 ,  B65G61/00 ,  B65G2814/0313 ,  G07C2009/00642 ,  G07C2009/0065 ,  G07C2009/0092 ,  Y10S901/00

Abstract: A system for delivering packages from a warehouse to end destinations, the system comprising a fleet of self-propelled long-range transports and a fleet of containers, each configured to be loaded at the warehouse with packages destined for end destinations. Each long-range transport is configured to be loaded with at least four of the loaded containers and transport the at least four of the loaded containers from the warehouse to one or more intermediate destinations. Upon arrival of one of the loaded long-range transports at one of the one or more intermediate destinations, at least one of the loaded containers is separated from the loaded long-range transport, whereupon the separated container delivers packages to end destinations proximate to the one of the one or more intermediate destinations. After delivery of at least some of the packages loaded thereon at the warehouse, the container is once again loaded on the long-range transport and returned to the warehouse to be loaded with more packages.

公开(公告)号：US12075874B2

公开(公告)日：2024-09-03

申请号：US17209191

申请日：2021-03-22

Applicant: Hall Labs LLC

Inventor： Michael Hall ,  David R. Hall ,  Chandler Flinders ,  Jordan Englund ,  Jacob Dean ,  Vicente Oliveira ,  Anthony E. Pullen ,  Jeff Duncan

IPC: A42B3/28 ,  A41D13/11 ,  A42B3/06 ,  A61F11/14 ,  A62B7/10 ,  A62B9/00 ,  A62B17/00 ,  A62B17/04 ,  A62B18/04 ,  A62B18/08 ,  B01D39/08 ,  B01D46/00 ,  B01D46/44 ,  G02F1/01 ,  G02F1/1524

CPC classification number: A42B3/286 ,  A41D13/1153 ,  A42B3/06 ,  A42B3/283 ,  A42B3/285 ,  A42B3/288 ,  A61F11/14 ,  A62B7/10 ,  A62B9/00 ,  A62B9/006 ,  A62B17/003 ,  A62B17/04 ,  A62B18/045 ,  A62B18/08 ,  B01D39/083 ,  B01D46/0093 ,  B01D46/44 ,  G02F1/0126 ,  G02F1/1524 ,  B01D2239/0457 ,  B01D2273/30

Abstract: A personal air filtration system comprising a rigid component, a flexible component, wherein the rigid component and the flexible component combine to cover at least a user's mouth and nostrils and form a seal therearound, an intake port with an inlet filter, an exhaust port, an air mover causing filtered air to enter the intake port and exhaust air to exit the exhaust port, and an app running on a user's smart device, wherein a smart app is configured to control and monitor operation of the system.

公开(公告)号：US20240162456A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-16

申请号：US18509182

申请日：2023-11-14

Applicant: Hall Labs LLC

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Scott Woolston ,  Huntington Tracy Hall ,  Michael Hall ,  Miguel Lazaro ,  Tyler Thomas ,  Jeff Duncan ,  Cole Cecil

IPC: H01M8/04014 ,  H01M8/0267 ,  H01M8/0668 ,  H01M8/22

CPC classification number: H01M8/04014 ,  H01M8/0267 ,  H01M8/0668 ,  H01M8/22 ,  H01M2008/1293

Abstract: There is described a system for producing electrical energy and utilizing associated heat. The system includes a source of fuel, a source of oxygen and a solid oxide fuel cell configured to oxidize the fuel to create electrical energy and heat. The system also includes at least one unit configured to utilize heat generated by the solid oxide fuel cell. This at least one unit is selected from the group consisting of: a solid waste pyrolysis unit; a hydrothermal carbonization unit; a water distillation unit; a water pasteurization unit; a water heating unit; a room heating and cooling unit; and a biomass drying unit. In a second aspect, the invention is a system for providing utilities used in a multi-residence complex.