Patents by Inventor Alan Williams

Alan Williams has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11524270
    Abstract: A method of mixing a pharmaceutical solution including adding a gas into an interior compartment of a mix bag to form a headspace. The interior compartment of the mix bag includes a top portion and a bottom portion. The headspace adjacent to the top portion contains gas. The method includes adding a solvent into the mix bag, and establishing a bubble column in the interior compartment by activating a recirculation assembly. The recirculation assembly includes a connecting pathway operably coupled to a recirculation pump. A first end of the connecting pathway is coupled to a top gas recirculation port and a second end is coupled to a bottom gas recirculation port of the mix bag such that the recirculation pump draws the gas from the headspace and delivers the gas to the interior compartment via the bottom gas recirculation port. The method includes adding a solute into the mix bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignees: BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC., BAXTER HEALTHCARE SA
    Inventors: William Spencer Hurst, Kent Alan Williams, Donald A. Smith, Michael P. Wehrli, Luis Ernesto Criales Escobar, Jessica Tam, Joseph Edward Bigalke, Gert Najdeni, Karan Kerwell, Lushan Zhou, Michael Imeobong Essien
  • Patent number: 11474070
    Abstract: A method for nucleic acid sequencing includes receiving a plurality of observed or measured signals indicative of a parameter observed or measured for a plurality of defined spaces; determining, for at least some of the defined spaces, whether the defined space comprises one or more sample nucleic acids; processing, for at least some of the defined spaces, the observed or measured signal to improve a quality of the observed or measured signal; generating, for at least some of the defined spaces, a set of candidate sequences of bases for the defined space using one or more metrics adapted to associate a score or penalty to the candidate sequences of bases; and selecting the candidate sequence leading to a highest score or a lowest penalty as corresponding to the correct sequence for the one or more sample nucleic acids in the defined space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Life Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Marcin Sikora, Melville Davey, Christian Koller, Simon Cawley, Alan Williams, David Kulp
  • Publication number: 20220283117
    Abstract: A method for nucleic acid sequencing includes receiving a plurality of signals indicative of a parameter measured for a plurality of defined spaces, at least some of the defined spaces including one or more sample nucleic acids, the signals being responsive to a plurality of nucleotide flows introducing nucleotides to the defined spaces; determining, for at least some of the defined spaces, whether the defined space includes a sample nucleic acid; processing, for at least some of the defined spaces determined to include a sample nucleic acid, the received signals to improve a quality of the received signals; and predicting a plurality of nucleotide sequences corresponding to respective sample nucleic acids for the defined spaces based on the processed signals and the nucleotide flows.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: Melville Davey, Simon Cawley, Alan Williams
  • Publication number: 20220262051
    Abstract: Implementations provide methods including actions of processing patient data to generate one or more graphical representations of the patient data, at least one graphical representation of the one or more graphical representations including a waveform, displaying at least one waveform segment of the waveform, and displaying calipers associated with the at least one waveform segment, each caliper being associated with an interval, where displaying the calipers includes, for each caliper: receiving a measurement value of the interval associated with the caliper, determining respective positions of a first handle and a second handle of the caliper based on the measurement, and displaying the first handle and the second handle in the respective positions relative to the at least one waveform segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: Stephen Trey Moore, Thomas Scott Wade, Lloyd Kory Brown, William Cameron Powell, Daniel Lee Blake, Neil R. McQueen, Augustine Vidal Pedraza, IV, Alan Williams Portela
  • Patent number: 11403795
    Abstract: Implementations provide methods including actions of processing patient data to generate one or more graphical representations of the patient data, at least one graphical representation of the one or more graphical representations including a waveform, displaying at least one waveform segment of the waveform, and displaying calipers associated with the at least one waveform segment, each caliper being associated with an interval, where displaying the calipers includes, for each caliper: receiving a measurement value of the interval associated with the caliper, determining respective positions of a first handle and a second handle of the caliper based on the measurement, and displaying the first handle and the second handle in the respective positions relative to the at least one waveform segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: AirStrip IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen Trey Moore, Thomas Scott Wade, Lloyd Kory Brown, William Cameron Powell, Daniel Lee Blake, Neil R. McQueen, Augustine Vidal Pedraza, IV, Alan Williams Portela
  • Publication number: 20220238196
    Abstract: Implementations provide a user of a mobile device access to patient information and patient physiological data. Actions can include receiving a user request, the user request being received in response to user input to the mobile device, determining that the user request is associated with patient data and/or patient information stored in a plurality of data stores associated with a plurality of facility systems, each data store in the plurality of data stores being associated with a respective facility system, transmitting a plurality of requests, each request being directed to a respective facility system, receiving a plurality of responses, each response being responsive to a respective request of the plurality of requests, and transmitting a response to the mobile device, the response being responsive to the user request.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventors: Stephen Trey Moore, William Cameron Powell, Daniel Lee Blake, Neil R. McQueen, Augustine Vidal Pedraza, IV, Alan Williams Portela
  • Publication number: 20220214135
    Abstract: A rifled barrel having splines. A projectile has at least one inner fin. A method to spin a projectile to render its shell and its fluid to spin at the approximately the same rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventor: David Alan Williams
  • Publication number: 20220130185
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are provided for sensor health and regression testing. A sensor testing system may include a first plurality of sensor testing targets positioned on a first side of a vehicle at a first distance from the vehicle, a second plurality of sensor testing targets positioned on a second side of the vehicle at the first distance, and a first sensor testing target positioned at a second distance from the vehicle, the second distance further from the vehicle than the first distance. The first and second pluralities of sensor testing targets both may include three or more sensor testing targets for testing cameras and light detection and ranging (LIDAR) sensors of the vehicle. The first sensor testing target may be used to test at least one of camera or LIDAR data. The sensor testing system may identify degradation of sensor performance, triggering further analysis and/or repairs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Applicant: Argo AI, LLC
    Inventors: Michael V. Morelli, Laurens M. Schouten-Evers, Alan William Yip, Duc H. Vu, Koji L. Gardiner, Christopher N. St. John, Eric K. Thong, Morgan W. Wagner
  • Patent number: 11294135
    Abstract: High-connection density and bandwidth fiber optic apparatuses and related equipment and methods are disclosed. In certain embodiments, fiber optic apparatuses are provided and comprise a chassis defining one or more U space fiber optic equipment units. At least one of the one or more U space fiber optic equipment units may be configured to support particular fiber optic connection densities and bandwidths in a given 1-U space. The fiber optic connection densities and bandwidths may be supported by one or more fiber optic components, including but not limited to fiber optic adapters and fiber optic connectors, including but not limited to simplex, duplex, and other multi-fiber fiber optic components. The fiber optic components may also be disposed in fiber optic modules, fiber optic patch panels, or other types of fiber optic equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Corning Optical Communications LLC
    Inventors: Terry Lee Cooke, David Lee Dean, Jr., Harley Joseph Staber, Kevin Lee Strause, Alan William Ugolini
  • Patent number: 11294136
    Abstract: High-connection density and bandwidth fiber optic apparatuses and related equipment and methods are disclosed. In certain embodiments, fiber optic apparatuses are provided and comprise a chassis defining one or more U space fiber optic equipment units. At least one of the one or more U space fiber optic equipment units may be configured to support particular fiber optic connection densities and bandwidths in a given 1-U space. The fiber optic connection densities and bandwidths may be supported by one or more fiber optic components, including but not limited to fiber optic adapters and fiber optic connectors, including but not limited to simplex, duplex, and other multi-fiber fiber optic components. The fiber optic components may also be disposed in fiber optic modules, fiber optic patch panels, or other types of fiber optic equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Corning Optical Communications LLC
    Inventors: Terry Lee Cooke, David Lee Dean, Jr., Harley Joseph Staber, Kevin Lee Strause, Alan William Ugolini
  • Publication number: 20220090927
    Abstract: Systems and methods providing for zone-based evacuation management. The systems and methods involve allowing a user to select zones from a user interface. The zones properties may be modified by the user. The user may create evacuation pre-plans for selected zones for different types of incidents. Different scenarios may be used in the creation of the plan. The scenarios may use simulation models to determine the affected zones and the rate of spread of the incident. The systems and methods may also generate and send notifications and alerts to the people residing within the affected zones as well as police departments and fire departments with jurisdiction over the affected areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Inventors: Robert Shear, Charles Crocker, Jeff Saunders, Alan Williams
  • Patent number: 11280576
    Abstract: A rifled barrel having splines. A projectile has at least one inner fin. A method to spin a projectile to render its shell and its fluid to spin at the approximately the same rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Inventor: David Alan Williams
  • Publication number: 20220066114
    Abstract: High-connection density and bandwidth fiber optic apparatuses and related equipment and methods are disclosed. In certain embodiments, fiber optic apparatuses are provided and comprise a chassis defining one or more U space fiber optic equipment units. At least one of the one or more U space fiber optic equipment units may be configured to support particular fiber optic connection densities and bandwidths in a given 1-U space. The fiber optic connection densities and bandwidths may be supported by one or more fiber optic components, including but not limited to fiber optic adapters and fiber optic connectors, including but not limited to simplex, duplex, and other multi-fiber fiber optic components. The fiber optic components may also be disposed in fiber optic modules, fiber optic patch panels, or other types of fiber optic equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Terry Lee Cooke, David Lee Dean, JR., Harley Joseph Staber, Kevin Lee Strause, Alan William Ugolini
  • Publication number: 20220066115
    Abstract: High-connection density and bandwidth fiber optic apparatuses and related equipment and methods are disclosed. In certain embodiments, fiber optic apparatuses are provided and comprise a chassis defining one or more U space fiber optic equipment units. At least one of the one or more U space fiber optic equipment units may be configured to support particular fiber optic connection densities and bandwidths in a given 1-U space. The fiber optic connection densities and bandwidths may be supported by one or more fiber optic components, including but not limited to fiber optic adapters and fiber optic connectors, including but not limited to simplex, duplex, and other multi-fiber fiber optic components. The fiber optic components may also be disposed in fiber optic modules, fiber optic patch panels, or other types of fiber optic equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Terry Lee Cooke, David Lee Dean, JR., Harley Joseph Staber, Kevin Lee Strause, Alan William Ugolini
  • Patent number: 11255813
    Abstract: A method for nucleic acid sequencing includes receiving a plurality of signals indicative of a parameter measured for a plurality of defined spaces, at least some of the defined spaces including one or more sample nucleic acids, the signals being responsive to a plurality of nucleotide flows introducing nucleotides to the defined spaces; determining, for at least some of the defined spaces, whether the defined space includes a sample nucleic acid; processing, for at least some of the defined spaces determined to include a sample nucleic acid, the received signals to improve a quality of the received signals; and predicting a plurality of nucleotide sequences corresponding to respective sample nucleic acids for the defined spaces based on the processed signals and the nucleotide flows.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Life Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Melville Davey, Simon Cawley, Alan Williams
  • Publication number: 20210356688
    Abstract: High-connection density and bandwidth fiber optic apparatuses and related equipment and methods are disclosed. In certain embodiments, fiber optic apparatuses are provided and comprise a chassis defining one or more U space fiber optic equipment units. At least one of the one or more U space fiber optic equipment units may be configured to support particular fiber optic connection densities and bandwidths in a given 1-U space. The fiber optic connection densities and bandwidths may be supported by one or more fiber optic components, including but not limited to fiber optic adapters and fiber optic connectors, including but not limited to simplex, duplex, and other multi-fiber fiber optic components. The fiber optic components may also be disposed in fiber optic modules, fiber optic patch panels, or other types of fiber optic equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Terry Lee Cooke, David Lee Dean, JR., Harley Joseph Staber, Kevin Lee Strause, Alan William Ugolini
  • Patent number: 11162008
    Abstract: A method includes placing a weighted fluid in the subterranean formation. The weighted fluid includes calcium bromide. The weighted fluid includes one or more secondary salts that are each independently an inorganic bromide salt other than calcium bromide. The weighted fluid also includes water. The weighted fluid has a density at standard temperature and pressure of at least about 1.7 g/cm3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Alan William Marr
  • Patent number: 11129062
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for storing, manipulating, retrieving, and forwarding state, e.g., context and other information, used to support communications sessions with one or more end nodes, e.g., mobile devices, are described. Various features are directed to a mobile node controlling the transfer of state from a first access node to a second access node during a handoff operation thereby eliminating any need for state transfer messages to be transmitted between the second access node and the first access node during handoff. Other features of the invention are directed to the use of a core network node to store state information. State information stored in the core node can be accessed and used by access nodes in cases where a mobile node does not send a state transfer message during a handoff, e.g., because communication with the first access node is lost or because such messages are not supported.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Alan William O'Neill, Mathew Scott Corson, Georgios Tsirtsis, Vincent D. Park, Richard John Dynarski, David Mazik, Leonid Sigal
  • Patent number: 11092767
    Abstract: High-connection density and bandwidth fiber optic apparatuses and related equipment and methods are disclosed. In certain embodiments, fiber optic apparatuses are provided and comprise a chassis defining one or more U space fiber optic equipment units. At least one of the one or more U space fiber optic equipment units may be configured to support particular fiber optic connection densities and bandwidths in a given 1-U space. The fiber optic connection densities and bandwidths may be supported by one or more fiber optic components, including but not limited to fiber optic adapters and fiber optic connectors, including but not limited to simplex, duplex, and other multi-fiber optic components. The fiber optic components may also be disposed in fiber optic modules, fiber optic patch panels, or other types of fiber optic equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Corning Optical Communications LLC
    Inventors: Terry Lee Cooke, David Lee Dean, Jr., Harley Joseph Staber, Kevin Lee Strause, Alan William Ugolini
  • Patent number: 11086089
    Abstract: High-connection density and bandwidth fiber optic apparatuses and related equipment and methods are disclosed. In certain embodiments, fiber optic apparatuses are provided and comprise a chassis defining one or more U space fiber optic equipment units. At least one of the one or more U space fiber optic equipment units may be configured to support particular fiber optic connection densities and bandwidths in a given 1-U space. The fiber optic connection densities and bandwidths may be supported by one or more fiber optic components, including but not limited to fiber optic adapters and fiber optic connectors, including but not limited to simplex, duplex, and other multi-fiber fiber optic components. The fiber optic components may also be disposed in fiber optic modules, fiber optic patch panels, or other types of fiber optic equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Corning Optical Communications LLC
    Inventors: Terry Lee Cooke, David Lee Dean, Jr., Harley Joseph Staber, Kevin Lee Strause, Alan William Ugolini