Andrew S Thompson

US Patent:

20020163776, Nov 7, 2002

Filed:

Apr 29, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/135924

Inventors:

Andrew Thompson - Seattle WA, US
John Madera - Renton WA, US

International Classification:

G06F001/16

US Classification:

361/681000, 248/919000, 312/007200

Abstract:

An apparatus is provided for supporting a display device. A bracket includes first and second substantially parallel arms arranged to receive sides of a display device therebetween for attachment thereto. A first cross member is interposed between the first and second arms, and a second cross member is interposed between the first and second arms and extends from the first cross member. The second cross member is arranged to receive a back plane of the display device for attachment thereto. A housing is removably fastened to the bracket. The housing is arranged to surround the bracket and define a window, and the visual display area of a display device attachable to the bracket is viewable within the window.

US Patent:

61752908, Jan 16, 2001

Filed:

Jun 30, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/343922

Inventors:

Alan K. Forsythe - Federal Way WA
Andrew F. Thompson - Auburn WA
Charles H. Simmons - Seattle WA
John M. Morris - Auburn WA

Assignee:

GT Development Corporation - Seattle WA

International Classification:

H01H 900

US Classification:

335207

Abstract:

A contactless control switch (20) for a vehicle for actuating a system between an open and a first closed circuit position is disclosed. The switch includes a housing (22) and a pivot assembly (24) disposed within the housing. The switch also includes a switch actuator (26) having first and second ends. The switch actuator is coupled to the pivot assembly for producing pivoting motion of the switch actuator in response to a force (84) applied to the switch actuator. The switch also includes first and second proximity sensors (80a and 80b) and a first magnet (70). The proximity sensors are disposed within the housing and the first magnet is fastened to the switch actuator second end. The first magnet is adapted to be selectively displaced into and out of close proximity with one of the proximity sensors when the force is applied to the switch actuator. The switch (20) also includes a biasing member (52a and 52b) disposed between the switch actuator and the pivot assembly for biasing the switch actuator into an open circuit position.

US Patent:

55907369, Jan 7, 1997

Filed:

Sep 8, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/525822

Inventors:

John M. Morris - Auburn WA
Andrew F. Thompson - Seattle WA

Assignee:

GT Development Corporation - Seattle WA

International Classification:

B60R 2113

US Classification:

180282

Abstract:

A rollover vent valve for use in a pneumatic seat mounted in a vehicle. The rollover vent valve allows air to vent from the air bag(s) in the pneumatic seat in the event the vehicle in which the seat is mounted is severely tilted or overturned. The rollover vent valve includes a housing enclosing a pressure chamber and a valve member. The interior of the pressure chamber is in fluid connection with the air bag(s). The rollover vent valve also includes a vent port that connects the interior of the chamber to the ambient environment. The valve member is located within the pressure chamber above the vent port and forms a seal with the vent port when the pneumatic seat in which the valve is mounted is in an upright position. The valve member includes a weight cage in which a spherical weight is movably mounted. One end of the weight cage includes a valve seal that forms a seal on the valve seat of the vent port.