David E Monk

US Patent:

20060029911, Feb 9, 2006

Filed:

Jul 29, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/193255

Inventors:

David Monk - Farmington UT, US
Mickal Winward - American Fork UT, US

International Classification:

G09B 19/18

US Classification:

434107000

Abstract:

A method is provided for conducting a plurality of merchandising transactions with customers of a bookstore relating to a plurality of books. A unique book number is assigned to a selected printed book in the plurality of books, and the book number is affixed to the selected book. The book number is recorded in a database, and linked to indicia related to the book. Then each transaction related to the selected book is recorded in the database together with customer information. Book and label products are provided comprising a printed book and a label affixed to the printed book having a book number thereon that is unique to that printed book. Methods are provided for conducting buying and/or selling transactions with a customer relative to a selected printed book. In addition, a method is provided for conducting buying and selling transactions with a customer relative to a plurality of books involving a network of bookstores including providing in-store credit applicable to transactions in any network bookstore. Also, a method is provided for a bookstore to maintain an accurate on-line database of textbooks required by faculty members of a school.

US Patent:

57046409, Jan 6, 1998

Filed:

May 1, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/641586

Inventors:

David B. Monk - Kaysville UT
Alan D. Kendrick - Hooper UT
Mark B. Woodbury - North Salt Lake City UT

Assignee:

Morton International, Inc. - Chicago IL

International Classification:

B60R 2128

US Classification:

280741

Abstract:

An autoignition charge for pyrotechnic automotive airbag in inflation devices is provided in the form of a foil of a synthetic polymer or of a metal, having an adhesive on one surface of the foil and an autoignition material on the opposite surface of the foil. Pieces of foil are readily attached to inflator housings at any suitable location and are secured to the housing by the adhesive on one surface of the foil.

US Patent:

56728417, Sep 30, 1997

Filed:

Dec 15, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/574426

Inventors:

David B. Monk - Kaysville UT
Mark B. Woodbury - North Salt Lake UT
David D. Hansen - Clearfield UT

Assignee:

Morton International, Inc. - Chicago IL

International Classification:

F42B 318
F42C 1912

US Classification:

1022024

Abstract:

An initiator with electrostatic discharge protection includes a generally cup-shaped housing having an open end, a quantity of pyrotechnic material in the housing, and a seal for closing the housing open end and encapsulating the pyrotechnic material within the housing. A pair of electrodes in contact with the pyrotechnic material extend through the seal. A zener diode is coupled in electrical circuit between the housing and one of the electrodes to provide a path for electrostatic discharge and to prevent electrostatic discharge from affecting the pyrotechnic material.

US Patent:

59328320, Aug 3, 1999

Filed:

Apr 15, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/632700

Inventors:

David D. Hansen - Clearfield UT
Mark B. Woodbury - North Salt Lake UT
Virginia E. Chandler - Ogden UT
David B. Monk - Kaysville UT
Harry W. Miller - Ogden UT
Gerold W. Pratt - Bountiful UT

Assignee:

Autoliv ASP, Inc. - Ogden UT

International Classification:

F42B 3182

US Classification:

1022024

Abstract:

A resistant initiator for an automobile passenger restraint system which includes a shell casing having an upper chamber and a lower chamber. Contact pins connect the initiator to a mating electrical connector of a vehicle. A metal oxide varistor disposed in the shell casing provides electrostatic discharge and EMI/RFI rotection for the initiator. A glass to metal seal header is formed in the shell casing and includes an integrated circuit for igniting the pyrotechnic material disposed in a charge holder attached to the shell casing.