Patents by Inventor Charles Willard

Charles Willard 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: 11105458
    Abstract: A wall mounting bracket assembly can be adapted to support an electronic display. The bracket assembly can include a support frame that includes a first support rail, and the support frame can be adapted to couple to a vertical surface. The bracket assembly can include one or more leveling assemblies. The one or more leveling assemblies can include a hook portion adapted to engage with the first support rail. The one or more leveling assemblies can include a first pair of support plates and a first leveling plate positioned between the first pair of support plates. The first pair of support plates can be adapted to translate with respect to the first leveling plate. The one or more leveling assemblies can include a driving block configured to engage with the first leveling plate and to translate the first pair of support plates with respect to the first leveling plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: George Charles Willard Runger, Michael Patrick Murphy
  • Patent number: 11071377
    Abstract: A height adjustable platform can include a work surface, a lock rod, and can include a brake assembly. The brake assembly can be sized and shaped to receive the lock rod. The brake assembly can be adapted to couple with the work surface. The brake assembly can be adapted to selectively translate with respect to the lock rod. The brake assembly can include a first torsion spring having a first inner portion and can include a second torsion spring having a second inner portion. The first inner portion and the second inner portion can be sized and shaped to receive the lock rod. The first inner portion can selectively engage with the lock rod. The second inner portion can selectively engage with the lock rod. The brake assembly can include a locked configuration, an unlocked configuration, and can include a safety configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Shaun Christopher Lindblad, Jeffrey Randall Mensing, Thiem Chan Duong Wong, Mark Alan Kottman, Michael Anthony Apolloni, David James Prince, George Charles Willard Runger
  • Patent number: 10646033
    Abstract: A mobile workstation can include a head unit assembly. A worksurface can be coupled to the head unit assembly and configured to translate with respect to the head unit assembly between an open configuration and a closed configuration. A glide can be rotatably coupled to the head unit assembly and engaged with the worksurface. The glide can include a latch configured to translate with respect to a glide body of the glide. The mobile workstation can include a worksurface opening mechanism having a locking configuration and an unlocking configuration. The worksurface opening mechanism can include a latch release handle moveably coupled to the head unit assembly. Movement of the latch release handle can transition the worksurface opening mechanism between the locked configuration and the unlocked configuration. A release assembly can selectively engage with the first latch. A lift system can bias the worksurface away from the head unit assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Shaun Christopher Lindblad, Jeffrey Randall Mensing, George Charles Willard Runger
  • Publication number: 20200132245
    Abstract: A wall mounting bracket assembly can be adapted to support an electronic display. The bracket assembly can include a support frame that includes a first support rail, and the support frame can be adapted to couple to a vertical surface. The bracket assembly can include one or more leveling assemblies. The one or more leveling assemblies can include a hook portion adapted to engage with the first support rail. The one or more leveling assemblies can include a first pair of support plates and a first leveling plate positioned between the first pair of support plates. The first pair of support plates can be adapted to translate with respect to the first leveling plate. The one or more leveling assemblies can include a driving block configured to engage with the first leveling plate and to translate the first pair of support plates with respect to the first leveling plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: George Charles Willard Runger, Michael Patrick Murphy
  • Publication number: 20190269239
    Abstract: A mobile workstation can include a head unit assembly. A worksurface can be coupled to the head unit assembly and configured to translate with respect to the head unit assembly between an open configuration and a closed configuration. A glide can be rotatably coupled to the head unit assembly and engaged with the worksurface. The glide can include a latch configured to translate with respect to a glide body of the glide. The mobile workstation can include a worksurface opening mechanism having a locking configuration and an unlocking configuration. The worksurface opening mechanism can include a latch release handle moveably coupled to the head unit assembly. Movement of the latch release handle can transition the worksurface opening mechanism between the locked configuration and the unlocked configuration. A release assembly can selectively engage with the first latch. A lift system can bias the worksurface away from the head unit assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Inventors: Shaun Christopher Lindblad, Jeffrey Randall Mensing, Thiem Chan Duong Wong, Mark Alan Kottman, Michael Anthony Apolloni, David James Prince, George Charles Willard Runger
  • Publication number: 20190269236
    Abstract: A height adjustable platform can include a work surface, a lock rod, and can include a brake assembly. The brake assembly can be sized and shaped to receive the lock rod. The brake assembly can be adapted to couple with the work surface. The brake assembly can be adapted to selectively translate with respect to the lock rod. The brake assembly can include a first torsion spring having a first inner portion and can include a second torsion spring having a second inner portion. The first inner portion and the second inner portion can be sized and shaped to receive the lock rod. The first inner portion can selectively engage with the lock rod. The second inner portion can selectively engage with the lock rod. The brake assembly can include a locked configuration, an unlocked configuration, and can include a safety configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Inventors: Shaun Christopher Lindblad, Jeffrey Randall Mensing, Thiem Chan Duong Wong, Mark Alan Kottman, Michael Anthony Apolloni, David James Prince, George Charles Willard Runger
  • Publication number: 20180235363
    Abstract: A height adjustable system for supporting a portable computing device can include a telescoping frame including a movable portion configured to couple to the work surface and a fixed portion. The movable portion can include a first side, a second side, an upper bridge extending between the first side of the movable portion and the second side of the movable portion. The fixed portion can include a first side, a second side, a lower bridge extending between the first side of the fixed portion and the second side of the fixed portion, the first side of the fixed portion configured to receive at least a portion of the first side of the movable portion, the second side of the fixed portion configured to receive at least a portion of the second side of the movable portion, and a base configured to couple to and support the telescoping frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Michael Patrick MURPHY, Joseph Chase RAMIREZ, Pete SEGAR, Ryan Loree DEFUSCO, George Charles Willard RUNGER, Saeb Salih ASAMARAI, Robert William FLUHRER
  • Publication number: 20160003410
    Abstract: A mounting system includes a mounting rail, a mounting rail receiving mechanism configured to selectively receive the mounting rail and to attach to a vertical surface, and a mounting tab configured to attach to a rear of a flat panel electronic device and positionable along the mounting rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: James R. Lucas, Patrick Leonard Plehn, Robert William Fluhrer, George Charles Willard Runger
  • Patent number: 8580891
    Abstract: Silicone acrylic hybrid compositions prepared by reacting together silicone polymers, silicone resins, and silyl containing acrylic polymers are useful in adhesive compositions that find use in skin contact applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Henkel US IP LLC
    Inventors: Yuxia Liu, Charles Willard Paul, Jiangbo Ouyang, Paul B. Foreman, Laxmisha M. Sridhar, Smita Shah
  • Patent number: 8543704
    Abstract: A voice server can be located, temporarily allocated, and sent audio. The results are returned to a voice client, and the voice server is deallocated for use by the next person talking into their client browser. Voice channels and IVR ports are initially set up by a switch and the IVR using conventional audio protocols. The voice channels are not initially connected to the client. The switch handles the allocation and deallocation of IVR voice channels without having to communicate further with the IVR. A user indicates to the client device that he wishes to initiate a voice interaction during an X+V session. This translates to a request on the CTRL channel to synchronise XHTML and VXML forms as a trigger for the VXML browser to execute a conversational turn. A multiplexer intercepts this control command and establishes a virtual voice circuit between the client device and an existing open but unattached voice port. The virtual circuit is established without having to set up an RTP channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald John Bowater, Charles Willard Cross, Jr., Leslie Robert Wilson, Yuk-Lun Wong
  • Publication number: 20120095159
    Abstract: Silicone acrylic hybrid compositions prepared by reacting together silicone polymers, silicone resins, and silyl containing acrylic polymers are useful in adhesive compositions that find use in skin contact applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Inventors: Yuxia Liu, Charles Willard Paul, Jiangbo Ouyang, Paul B. Foreman, Laxmisha M. Sridhar, Smita Shah
  • Publication number: 20090144428
    Abstract: This invention is based on being able to locate a voice server, temporarily allocate it, send it the audio of you saying “When is flight 683 due to arrive?”, getting the results of what you said back in the browser, and deallocating the voice server for use by the next person talking into their browser. Voice channels and IVR ports are initially set up by a switch and the IVR using conventional audio protocols. The Voice channels are not initially connected to the client. The switch handles the allocation and deallocation of IVR voice channels without having to communication further with the IVR. A user indicates (usually by pressing a PTT button) to the client device that he wishes to initiate a voice interaction during an X+V session. This translates to a request on the CTRL channel to synchronise the XHTML and VXML forms which the embodiment uses as a trigger for the VXML browser to execute a conversational turn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2006
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ronald John Bowater, Charles Willard Cross Jr., Leslie Robert Wilson, Yuk-Lun Wong
  • Publication number: 20070022907
    Abstract: The present invention provides a substantially spherical composition comprising about 60 to 80 percent by weight pearlescent pigment, 14 to about 38 percent by weight wax, about 2 percent to 6 percent surfactant, and about 1 to about 20 weight percent absorption colorant. This composition is particularly useful for extrusion into any polymer used for masterbatching. The masterbatch is then typically blow or injection molded or extruded into a finished part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2006
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Applicant: BASF Catalysts LLC
    Inventors: Doreen Becker, Charles Willard
  • Publication number: 20060090452
    Abstract: An exhaust nozzle assembly provides fluidic thrust vectoring of the primary stream to enhance aircraft maneuverability. The exhaust nozzle assembly includes a cooling air passage that supplies cooling air to a plurality of cooling holes that generate an insulating layer of air. A vector slot injects cooling airflow into the exhaust passage normal to the primary stream. A cover plate partially blocks the vector slot to direct cooling airflow into the exhaust passage that in turn directs portions of the primary stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2004
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Inventors: Jack Blozy, Charles Willard, Nathan Messersmith, Miquel Velazquez
  • Patent number: 6999167
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for objectively ascertaining a color match between a selected standard color and the color exhibited by an interference effect pigment during processing thereof and terminating the process upon achieving a match. The invention provides a spectrophotometer attached to a flow cell to monitor the color of a platy effect pigment to monitor pigment color and ascertain completion of the coating reaction process involved in interference pigment production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: Engelhard Corporation
    Inventors: James B. Carroll, Jr., Charles Willard
  • Publication number: 20050113487
    Abstract: The present invention provides a substantially spherical composition comprising about 60 to 80 percent by weight peariescent pigment, 14 to about 38 percent by weight wax, and about 2 percent to 6 percent surfactant. This composition is particularly useful for extrusion into any polymer used for masterbatching. The masterbatch is then typically blow or injection molded or extruded into a finished part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Publication date: May 26, 2005
    Inventors: Charles Willard, Stephane Rochard, Michael Venturini, Doreen Becker, Shahjahan Kazi
  • Publication number: 20020109842
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for objectively ascertaining a color match between a selected standard color and the color exhibited by an interference effect pigment during processing thereof and terminating the process upon achieving a match. The invention provides a spectrophotometer attached to a flow cell to monitor the color of a platy effect pigment to monitor pigment color and ascertain completion of the coating reaction process involved in interference pigment production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2001
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Applicant: Engelhard Corp.
    Inventors: James B. Carroll, Charles Willard
  • Patent number: 4819793
    Abstract: Disclosure herein is a beverage carrier having two basic embodiments. The first embodiment includes flexible water-resistant container having a flexible container with a bottom and upstanding walls and a top opening. The container further includes a removable flooring for supporting beverages in the container, nesting in the container adjacent the bottom. A separator is provided for spacing apart beverages in the container from one another. Another embodiment provides a like structure with the flooring having a coolant for cooling the beverages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 11, 1989
    Assignee: Charles, Fong and Associates
    Inventors: Charles Willard, Roy Fong
  • Patent number: 4078296
    Abstract: Ingot mould lining slabs have one or more apertures in their metal contacting face. Hooks are engaged in these and used to lift the slab from a stack and hang it in position in an ingot mould. The slab is then fixed to the mould wall, for example by nailing, and then the hooks are removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1976
    Date of Patent: March 14, 1978
    Inventors: David Charles Willard, Frank Neat