Patents by Inventor Jeffrey R. Williams
Jeffrey R. 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).
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Publication number: 20240161745Abstract: A voice control interactive system and method to provide a hands-free operation for the operator to monitor and control multiple conveyors in a warehouse. The system comprises a first computing device and a second computing device. The first computing device is configured to receive a transmission from the second computing device, the transmission including information relating to a verbal command spoken by an operator associated with the second computing device. The first computing device is configured to generate a response signal in response to the transmission. The response signal includes information relating to a response for the verbal command. The information is generated based on a location of the second computing device. Generating the response signal includes identifying an optimal route information for the second computing device to reach a location of the first computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2024Publication date: May 16, 2024Inventors: Jason-David Nitzberg, Timothy R. Williams, Zachary Reott, Sang Pheng, Lori A. Pike, Jason A. Johnson, Jeffrey P. Pike
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Publication number: 20240156476Abstract: Various embodiments of the systems, methods, and devices are provided for controlled operation of an intravascular lithotripsy system for breaking up calcified lesions in an anatomical conduit. More specifically, control arrangements are disclosed concerning managing and/or providing electrical energy to generate an electrical arc between a set of spaced-apart electrodes disposed within a fluid-filled member configured to contain a conductive fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2023Publication date: May 16, 2024Inventors: Jason W. Staab, Austin P. Petronack, John R. Ballard, J. Samuel Batchelder, Jacob T. Williams, Donald D. Hanson, Thomas D. Brindley, Scott P. Boeshart, Jeffrey T. Moriarty
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Publication number: 20240156477Abstract: Various embodiments of the systems, methods, and devices are provided for controlled operation of an intravascular lithotripsy system for breaking up calcified lesions in an anatomical conduit. More specifically, control arrangements are disclosed concerning managing and/or providing electrical energy to generate an electrical arc between a set of spaced-apart electrodes disposed within fluid-fillable member are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2023Publication date: May 16, 2024Inventors: John R. Ballard, Jason W. Staab, Austin P. Petronack, J. Samuel Batchelder, Jacob T. Williams, Donald D. Hanson, Thomas D. Brindley, Scott P. Boeshart, Jeffrey T. Moriarty
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Publication number: 20240156478Abstract: Various embodiments of the systems, methods, and devices are provided for controlled operation of an intravascular lithotripsy (“IVL”) system for breaking up calcified lesions in an anatomical conduit. More specifically, control arrangements are disclosed concerning managing and/or providing and/or assessing the electrical energy needed to generate an electrical arc between a set of spaced-apart electrodes disposed within a fluid-fillable member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2023Publication date: May 16, 2024Inventors: John R. Ballard, Jason W. Staab, Austin P. Petronack, J. Samuel Batchelder, Jacob T. Williams, Donald D. Hanson, Thomas D. Brindley, Scott P. Boeshart, Jeffrey T. Moriarty
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Patent number: 11915694Abstract: A voice control interactive system and method to provide a hands-free operation for the operator to monitor and control multiple conveyors in a warehouse. The system comprises a first computing device and a second computing device. The first computing device receives an audio signal generated by a second computing device and generates a control signal and a response signal in response to the audio signal. The audio signal comprises information relating to a verbal command spoken by an operator associated with the second computing device. The response signal comprises information relating to a response for the verbal command, wherein the information is generated based on a location of the second computing device. The control signal comprises information to control a conveyor.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2021Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Intelligrated Headquarters, LLCInventors: Jason-David Nitzberg, Timothy R. Williams, Zachary Reott, Sang Pheng, Lori A. Pike, Jason A. Johnson, Jeffrey P. Pike
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Patent number: 7808734Abstract: A method for monitoring a fly height of a magnetic transducer comprises flying the magnetic transducer at a distance of separation from a recording media. The fly height is modulated with a predetermined modulation frequency with a fly height control device. A read-back signal is read from the recording media with the magnetic transducer. A change of the read back signal is measured that results from modulating the fly height. A fault signal is provided in response to the change crossing a threshold.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2007Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Netherlands B.V.Inventors: Robert E. Eaton, Hai C. Nguy, Jeffrey R. Williams
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Patent number: 7697223Abstract: A method for monitoring a fly height of a magnetic transducer comprises flying the magnetic transducer at a distance of separation from a recording media. A read-back signal is read with the magnetic transducer from the recording media. The read-back signal is rectified to produce a rectified signal. The rectified signal is filtered thereby providing a filtered signal. A fault signal is provided in response to the filtered signal exceeding a threshold.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2007Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Netherlands B.V.Inventors: Robert E. Eaton, Hai C. Nguy, Jeffrey R. Williams
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Publication number: 20090052080Abstract: A method for monitoring a fly height of a magnetic transducer comprises flying the magnetic transducer at a distance of separation from a recording media. The fly height is modulated with a predetermined modulation frequency with a fly height control device. A read-back signal is read from the recording media with the magnetic transducer. A change of the read back signal is measured that results from modulating the fly height. A fault signal is provided in response to the change crossing a threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2007Publication date: February 26, 2009Inventors: Robert E. Eaton, Hai C. Nguy, Jeffrey R. Williams
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Publication number: 20090052091Abstract: A method for monitoring a fly height of a magnetic transducer comprises flying the magnetic transducer at a distance of separation from a recording media. A read-back signal is read with the magnetic transducer from the recording media. The read-back signal is rectified to produce a rectified signal. The rectified signal is filtered thereby providing a filtered signal. A fault signal is provided in response to the filtered signal exceeding a threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2007Publication date: February 26, 2009Inventors: Robert E. Eaton, Hai C. Nguy, Jeffrey R. Williams
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Patent number: 6957853Abstract: A vehicle seating apparatus has first and second seat suspensions and a seat assembly. The first seat suspension is located at a first longitudinal location on the vehicle and incorporates a first seat platform having a pair of seat brackets. The second seat suspension is located at a second longitudinal location on the vehicle and incorporates a second seat platform having a fixed pivot bracket. The seat assembly has first and second occupant support members, a pivot rod mounted to the support members, and at least one latch cam connected to the pivot rod. Each of the seat brackets cooperates with the seat assembly pivot rod and to permit rotation of the seat assembly from a first to a second orientation. In the first orientation the seat occupant faces one end of the vehicle. In the second orientation the seat suspension and the seat occupant faces the other end of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2003Date of Patent: October 25, 2005Assignee: Sears Manufacturing Co.Inventors: Jeffrey R. Williams, Dale Ropp
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Publication number: 20040195867Abstract: The present invention is directed to a vehicle seating apparatus having first and second seat suspensions and a seat assembly. The first seat suspension is located at a first longitudinal location on the vehicle and incorporates a first seat platform having a pair of seat brackets. The second seat suspension is located at a second longitudinal location on the vehicle and incorporates a second seat platform having a fixed pivot bracket. The seat assembly has first and second occupant support members, a pivot rod mounted to the support members, and at least one latch cam connected to the pivot rod. Each of the seat brackets cooperates with the seat assembly pivot rod and to permit rotation of the seat assembly from a first to a second orientation. In the first orientation the seat occupant faces one end of the vehicle. In the second orientation the seat suspension and the seat occupant faces the other end of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2003Publication date: October 7, 2004Inventors: Jeffrey R. Williams, Dale Ropp
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Patent number: 5383769Abstract: A strainer attachment for the inlet fitting of a submersible pump. A threaded rod carries two retainer elements, one of which is rigidly mounted on one end of the rod and the other of which is threaded onto the rod. With the rod held in a skewed position, the stationary retainer element can be passed through the inlet passage formed in the inlet fitting. When the rod is then oriented in alignment with the pump axis, the retainer elements span the inlet opening. When the movable retainer element is threaded toward the stationary element and against the inlet plate of the inlet fitting, the two retainer elements grip the inlet plate between them to secure the rod in place. A strainer body having mesh openings for straining the liquid that is being pumped can be threaded onto the rod.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 1994Date of Patent: January 24, 1995Assignee: The Marley Pump CompanyInventor: Jeffrey R. Williams
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Patent number: 5265487Abstract: A rack and pinion mechanism in a switch apparatus which ensures proper staging of the pinion to the rack during assembly is disclosed. A protuberance engages a receiver disposed on the rack and operates to prevent final assembly of the pinion to the rack unless both are properly staged. This minimizes the occurrence of misstaged switches assembled in blind installation conditions.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 1992Date of Patent: November 30, 1993Assignee: Ford Motor CompanyInventors: Jeffrey R. Williams, John C. Singer, III