Patents by Inventor John M. Wilson

John M. Wilson 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).

  • Publication number: 20210234870
    Abstract: An identity profile of a user is tracked using previous message communications of the user. A message identified as potentially from the user is received. The identity profile of the user is identified and obtained. Information is extracted from a header of the received message. A security risk assessment of the received message is determined at least in part by comparing the extracted information with one or more corresponding entries of the identity profile of the user. A security action is performed based on the determined security risk assessment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Bjorn Markus Jakobsson, John M. Wilson, III
  • Publication number: 20210191432
    Abstract: A thermostatic integrated faucet includes a valve assembly having an upper valve body and a lower valve body defining a mixing chamber therein, the mixing chamber configured to receive hot water through a hot water inlet and cold water through a cold water inlet. The thermostatic integrated faucet further includes a diaphragm assembly fluidly coupled to the mixing chamber, a sensor operatively coupled to the diaphragm assembly, a thermostatic unit disposed within the mixing chamber of the valve assembly, and a cam shaft coupled to the thermostatic unit. The thermostatic unit is configured to control a water temperature within the valve assembly and the cam shaft configured to control a range of the water temperature within the valve assembly. In various embodiments, the thermostatic unit includes a wax actuator configured to engage with the cam shaft and a mixing shuttle coupled to the wax actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Applicant: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: John M. Wilson, Andrew D. Klinger, Joseph F. Smies, Balachander Venugopal
  • Patent number: 11019076
    Abstract: An identity profile of a user is tracked using previous message communications of the user. A message identified as potentially from the user is received. The identity profile of the user is identified and obtained. Information is extracted from a header of the received message. A security risk assessment of the received message is determined at least in part by comparing the extracted information with one or more corresponding entries of the identity profile of the user. A security action is performed based on the determined security risk assessment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Agari Data, Inc.
    Inventors: Bjorn Markus Jakobsson, John M. Wilson, III
  • Publication number: 20210140140
    Abstract: An amphibious platform vehicle-vessel to support and to move hydraulically operated and controlled earth-moving and lifting equipment, such as excavators and cranes, on solid ground, semi-solid or marshy ground, shallow water, and deeper water. The modular units can be transported to a worksite on separate trailers and assembled and reconfigured on site. Two compartmented pontoon units are mounted to an adaptive cross member that can accommodate different types of moving-lifting equipment through different mounting flanges, and to auxiliary cross members. Propulsion is provided through amphibious cleats on drive chains in chain tracks driven by dual-motor driving drums and over a tension-adjusting passive chain roller, surrounding a sealed pontoon shell internally reinforced with bulkhead partitions, beam shell-bottom stiffeners, and pressed-angle shell-bottom stiffeners. An extendable auxiliary float can be extended outward from each compartmented pontoon for increased stability in floating operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventors: John M. Wilson, SR., Dean R. Wilson, John M. Wilson, JR., Robert M. Wilson
  • Patent number: 10931386
    Abstract: A method of transmitting information is provided. The method is performed at a system for information transfer. The method includes obtaining a first symbol, in a predefined set of symbols, for transmission; determining a first frequency band, in a first set of frequency bands associated with the predefined set of symbols, that is associated with the first symbol; and transmitting a first signal pulse having a first frequency in the first frequency band. The method includes, after transmitting the first signal pulse, transmitting a control signal associating a second set of frequency bands with the predefined set of symbols. The second set of frequency bands is distinct from the first set of frequency bands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Astronics AeroSat
    Inventors: Richard P. Lizotte, Jonathan E. Epstein, John M. Wilson
  • Patent number: 10917183
    Abstract: A method of receiving information is provided. The method, performed at a system for information transfer, includes receiving a first signal pulse and determining a first frequency band associated with the first signal pulse. The method includes, in accordance with a determination that the first frequency band is a respective frequency band in a first set of frequency bands, determining, from a predefined set of symbols associated with the first set of frequency bands, a first symbol associated with the first frequency band and represented by the first signal pulse. The first set of frequency bands includes a second frequency band that is a nearest frequency band in the first set of frequency bands to the first frequency band. The first frequency band has a first center frequency; the second frequency band has a second center frequency; and a difference between the first center frequency and the second center frequency exceeds a frequency difference threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Astronics AeroSat
    Inventors: Richard P. Lizotte, Jonathan E. Epstein, John M. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20210036789
    Abstract: A method of receiving information is provided. The method, performed at a system for information transfer, includes receiving a signal pulse and determining a frequency band and a pulse duration associated with the signal pulse. The method includes, in accordance with a determination that the frequency band is one of a set of frequency bands, determining, from a first set of symbols, a first symbol associated with the frequency band. The method also includes, in accordance with a determination that the pulse duration is one of a set of pulse durations, determining, from a distinct second set of symbols, a second symbol associated with the pulse duration. Each frequency band in the set of frequency bands is associated with a respective symbol in the first set of symbols, and each pulse duration in the set of pulse durations is associated with a respective symbol in the second set of symbols.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: Richard P. Lizotte, Jonathan E. Epstein, John M. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20210028873
    Abstract: A method of receiving information is provided. The method is performed at a system for information transfer. The method includes receiving a first signal pulse and determining a first frequency band and a first pulse duration associated with the first signal pulse. The method includes, in accordance with a determination that the first frequency band is one of a predefined set of frequency bands, and that the first pulse duration is one of a predefined set of pulse durations, determining, from a predefined set of symbols, a first symbol associated with the first frequency band and the first pulse duration. Each frequency band in the predefined set of frequency bands is associated with a respective set of two or more symbols, and each symbol of a respective set of two or more symbols is associated with a distinct respective pulse duration in the first predefined set of pulse durations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Inventors: Richard P. Lizotte, Jonathan E. Epstein, John M. Wilson
  • Patent number: 10812201
    Abstract: A method of receiving information is provided. The method, performed at a system for information transfer, includes receiving a signal pulse and determining a frequency band and a pulse duration associated with the signal pulse. The method includes, in accordance with a determination that the frequency band is one of a set of frequency bands, determining, from a first set of symbols, a first symbol associated with the frequency band. The method also includes, in accordance with a determination that the pulse duration is one of a set of pulse durations, determining, from a distinct second set of symbols, a second symbol associated with the pulse duration. Each frequency band in the set of frequency bands is associated with a respective symbol in the first set of symbols, and each pulse duration in the set of pulse durations is associated with a respective symbol in the second set of symbols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Astronics AeroSat
    Inventors: Richard P. Lizotte, Jonathan E. Epstein, John M. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20200328830
    Abstract: A method of receiving information is provided. The method is performed at a system for information transfer. The method includes receiving a first signal pulse and determining a first frequency band associated with the first signal pulse. The method includes, in accordance with a determination that the first frequency band is a respective frequency band in a predefined set of frequency bands, determining, from a predefined set of symbols, a first symbol associated with the first frequency band and represented by the first signal pulse. Each frequency band in the predefined set of frequency bands is associated with a distinct respective symbol in the predefined set of symbols, and frequency bands in the predefined set of frequency bands, in aggregate, are not contiguous.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2020
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Inventors: Richard P. Lizotte, Narasimhan Doriswamy, Jonathan E. Epstein, Rick A. Evans, John M. Wilson
  • Patent number: 10805016
    Abstract: A method of receiving information is provided. The method is performed at a system for information transfer. The method includes receiving a first signal pulse and determining a first frequency band and a first pulse duration associated with the first signal pulse. The method includes, in accordance with a determination that the first frequency band is one of a predefined set of frequency bands, and that the first pulse duration is one of a predefined set of pulse durations, determining, from a predefined set of symbols, a first symbol associated with the first frequency band and the first pulse duration. Each frequency band in the predefined set of frequency bands is associated with a respective set of two or more symbols, and each symbol of a respective set of two or more symbols is associated with a distinct respective pulse duration in the first predefined set of pulse durations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Astronics AeroSat
    Inventors: Richard P. Lizotte, Jonathan E. Epstein, John M. Wilson
  • Patent number: 10700793
    Abstract: A method of receiving information is provided. The method is performed at a system for information transfer. The method includes receiving a first signal pulse and determining a first frequency band associated with the first signal pulse. The method includes, in accordance with a determination that the first frequency band is a respective frequency band in a predefined set of frequency bands, determining, from a predefined set of symbols, a first symbol associated with the first frequency band and represented by the first signal pulse and providing the first symbol. Each frequency band in the predefined set of frequency bands is associated with a distinct respective symbol in the predefined set of symbols, and frequency bands in the predefined set of frequency bands, in aggregate, are not contiguous.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: ASTRONICS AEROSAT
    Inventors: Richard P. Lizotte, Narasimhan Doriswamy, Jonathan E. Epstein, Rick A. Evans, John M. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20200036456
    Abstract: A method includes receiving a first signal pulse and determining a first frequency band and a first value of a first signal property that are associated with the first signal pulse. The method includes, in accordance with a determination that the first frequency band is a respective frequency band in a first predefined set of frequency bands, determining first data that is associated with the first frequency band. The method includes, in accordance with a determination that the first value of the first signal property is a respective value in a first predefined set of values of the first signal property, determining second data that is associated with the first value of the first signal property. The first signal pulse represents the first data and the second data. The first predefined set of frequency bands, in aggregate, are not contiguous.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Richard P. Lizotte, Jonathan E. Epstein, John M. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20200018051
    Abstract: An assembly for a shower system having first and second shower members and connectable to a water supply with a supply pipe having a pipe outlet. The assembly includes an adjustable supply assembly and a diverter valve. The adjustable supply assembly includes an adapter coupleable to the pipe outlet, a supply member having a supply outlet and coupled to the adapter for movement along the axis, and a seal positioned to provide a sealed connection in adjusted positions. The diverter valve includes a valve inlet in fluid communication with the supply outlet, and first and second valve outlets in fluid communication with the first and second shower members, respectively. The shower system is mounted in an enclosure having a wall. The adapter connects to the pipe outlet on one side of the wall, and the diverter valve is located on another side of the wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2019
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Inventor: John M. Wilson
  • Patent number: 10422113
    Abstract: An assembly for a shower system having first and second shower members and connectable to a water supply with a supply pipe having a pipe outlet. The assembly includes an adjustable supply assembly and a diverter valve. The adjustable supply assembly includes an adapter coupleable to the pipe outlet, a supply member having a supply outlet and coupled to the adapter for movement along the axis, and a seal positioned to provide a sealed connection in adjusted positions. The diverter valve includes a valve inlet in fluid communication with the supply outlet, and first and second valve outlets in fluid communication with the first and second shower members, respectively. The shower system is mounted in an enclosure having a wall. The adapter connects to the pipe outlet on one side of the wall, and the diverter valve is located on another side of the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventor: John M. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20190181965
    Abstract: A method of receiving information is provided. The method, performed at a system for information transfer, includes receiving a first signal pulse and determining a first frequency band associated with the first signal pulse. The method includes, in accordance with a determination that the first frequency band is a respective frequency band in a first set of frequency bands, determining, from a predefined set of symbols associated with the first set of frequency bands, a first symbol associated with the first frequency band and represented by the first signal pulse. The first set of frequency bands includes a second frequency band that is a nearest frequency band in the first set of frequency bands to the first frequency band. The first frequency band has a first center frequency; the second frequency band has a second center frequency; and a difference between the first center frequency and the second center frequency exceeds a frequency difference threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2019
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Richard P. Lizotte, Jonathan E. Epstein, John M. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20190181966
    Abstract: A method of transmitting information is provided. The method is performed at a system for information transfer. The method includes obtaining a first symbol, in a predefined set of symbols, for transmission; determining a first frequency band, in a first set of frequency bands associated with the predefined set of symbols, that is associated with the first symbol; and transmitting a first signal pulse having a first frequency in the first frequency band. The method includes, after transmitting the first signal pulse, transmitting a control signal associating a second set of frequency bands with the predefined set of symbols. The second set of frequency bands is distinct from the first set of frequency bands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2019
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Richard P. Lizotte, Jonathan E. Epstein, John M. Wilson
  • Patent number: 10273666
    Abstract: A method for installing a trim system for a fluid control valve mounted behind a wall and configured for use with a kitchen or bath fixture. The method includes positioning a locating ring against a trim assembly, where the locating ring has an adhesive layer on a rear surface thereof; coupling the trim assembly to the fluid control valve; pushing the trim assembly and locating ring toward the wall to bond the adhesive layer of the locating ring to the wall; removing the trim assembly from the locating ring; coupling a mounting bracket to the locating ring; securing the mounting bracket to the wall; and coupling the trim assembly to the mounting bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: John M. Wilson, Erich D. Slothower, Keegan J. Ford, Steven Aykens, James T. Wanasek
  • Publication number: 20190123837
    Abstract: A method of receiving information is provided. The method, performed at a system for information transfer, includes receiving a signal pulse and determining a frequency band and a pulse duration associated with the signal pulse. The method includes, in accordance with a determination that the frequency band is one of a set of frequency bands, determining, from a first set of symbols, a first symbol associated with the frequency band. The method also includes, in accordance with a determination that the pulse duration is one of a set of pulse durations, determining, from a distinct second set of symbols, a second symbol associated with the pulse duration. Each frequency band in the set of frequency bands is associated with a respective symbol in the first set of symbols, and each pulse duration in the set of pulse durations is associated with a respective symbol in the second set of symbols.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventors: Richard P. Lizotte, Jonathan E. Epstein, John M. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20190123836
    Abstract: A method of receiving information is provided. The method is performed at a system for information transfer. The method includes receiving a first signal pulse and determining a first frequency band and a first pulse duration associated with the first signal pulse. The method includes, in accordance with a determination that the first frequency band is one of a predefined set of frequency bands, and that the first pulse duration is one of a predefined set of pulse durations, determining, from a predefined set of symbols, a first symbol associated with the first frequency band and the first pulse duration. Each frequency band in the predefined set of frequency bands is associated with a respective set of two or more symbols, and each symbol of a respective set of two or more symbols is associated with a distinct respective pulse duration in the first predefined set of pulse durations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventors: Richard P. Lizotte, Jonathan E. Epstein, John M. Wilson