Patents by Inventor Judith A. Williams

Judith A. 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: 11938477
    Abstract: A microfluidic cartridge is provided. The microfluidic cartridge has an interior and an exterior. The microfluidic cartridge includes a reservoir disposed in the interior of the microfluidic cartridge and configured to contain a fluid composition. The microfluidic cartridge includes an electric circuit disposed on the exterior of the microfluidic cartridge. The electric circuit comprises a first end portion having electrical contacts and a second end portion opposing the first end portion. The microfluidic cartridge includes a microfluidic die disposed on the exterior of the microfluidic cartridge, wherein the microfluidic die is electrically connected with the second end portion of the electric circuit and in fluid communication with the reservoir. A silicone pressure-sensitive adhesive is used to join the electric circuit with the exterior of the microfluidic cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Chisomaga Ugochi Nwachukwu, Judith Ann Hollingshead, Paul William Dryer, David Christopher Graham, Sean Terrence Weaver
  • Patent number: 10362867
    Abstract: A foldable rack for storing pillows comprising a first and second frame member being generally planar and rectangular, each frame member including: (a) an upper end and a lower end defining a length; (b) opposing lateral sides connecting the upper end and the lower end defining a width; (c) a plurality of spaced apart rods extending from the upper end to the lower end, each rod having a hub disposed at a central portion, each hub having an axial bore therethrough, each axial bore in registry; and (d) a pin being received in the axial bore extending through each hub of each rod. The rack folds about the pin in a scissor-like fashion between a first not in use position where the first and second frame members fold into juxtaposed position and a second in use position where the first and second frame members intersect to form an X shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Inventor: Judith A. Williams
  • Publication number: 20170156364
    Abstract: Described herein are processes and methods of producing a new food confection or ingredient, the food confection or ingredient including a caramelized white chocolate food product. The methods encompass variations in the conditions for a Maillard reaction in order to advantageously select a predetermined combination of flavors and colors of a finished food confection product or food ingredient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Applicant: The Hershey Company
    Inventors: Brian S. BAKER, Judith WILLIAMS, Gregory ZERPHY, David WORTHING, Jennifer WEIST SCHWARTZ
  • Publication number: 20160106206
    Abstract: A foldable rack for storing pillows comprising a first and second frame member being generally planar and rectangular, each frame member including: (a) an upper end and a lower end defining a length; (b) opposing lateral sides connecting the upper end and the lower end defining a width; (c) a plurality of spaced apart rods extending from the upper end to the lower end, each rod having a hub disposed at a central portion, each hub having an axial bore therethrough, each axial bore in registry; and (d) a pin being received in the axial bore extending through each hub of each rod. The rack folds about the pin in a scissor-like fashion between a first not in use position where the first and second frame members fold into juxtaposed position and a second in use position where the first and second frame members intersect to form an X shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventor: Judith A. Williams