Patents by Inventor Mark E. Williamson
Mark E. Williamson 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: 20240080594Abstract: A speaker can have a main body with a generally spheroidal shape, which can be supported standing on its end. The speaker can include a subwoofer that faces forward. A plurality of mid-range drivers can be distributed around the sub-woofer, facing generally forward and radially outward. A plurality of tweeters can be distributed around the sub-woofer, facing generally forward and generally outward. The outer housing portion of the speaker can be covered with a fabric material. A user interface ring 162 can be touch sensitive to receive input, and can have a plurality of lights that can be illuminated separately to convey information to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Timothy David Williamson, Peter Joseph Hamblin, Maximilian Vincent Wozniak, Robert James Wilson, Wilson E. Taylor, JR., Larry E. Hand, Mark Robert Westcott, Mark Edward Trainer, Ellie Rei Fukuda, Joel Robert Sietsema, Paul Michael Belanger, Matthew Patrick Lyons, Timothy Steven DeYoung, Werner Kirchmann, Ralph Wilhelm Hermann
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Patent number: 9889248Abstract: A storage tray for one or more syringes includes a recess for each of the syringes to be held in the tray. Each recess has first and second opposed sidewalls that define a space therebetween for receiving the barrel of the syringe. Each of the first and second sidewalls has one or more deformable projections thereon that protrude into the space between the sidewalls for positively retaining the barrel of the syringe between the first and second sidewalls. Additionally, a slot is provided for receiving the thumb rest of the plunger. The slot includes a third sidewall oriented generally transverse to the first and second sidewalls, with the third sidewall including a further projection for engaging a surface of the thumb rest. Preferably, a plurality of such transverse slots is provided to accommodate different positions of the plunger relative to the syringe barrel.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2012Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignees: Baxalta GmbH, Baxalta IncorporatedInventors: Brian R. Head, Amy R. Cohen, Georgios A. Bertos, Michael P. Wehrli, Atif M. Yardimci, David V. Alizo, Joseph S. Moore, Mark E. Williamson
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Patent number: 9808570Abstract: A storage system is provided. The system may include a tray having at least one recess in which at least one syringe is disposed, the syringe including a barrel with first and second barrel ends, and a stopper fixedly disposed between the first and second barrel ends. A tool attached to the stopper through the second barrel end, the tool having a first end attached to the stopper and a second end attached to or abutting the barrel or a surface of the recess, the first end being selectively adjustable relative to the second end to vary the distance between the first and second ends of the tool. In addition or in the alternative to the tool, the system may include a motion generator attached externally to the syringe, the motion generator being one of at least a vibration generator and a rotating frame.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2013Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignees: Baxalta Incorporated, Baxalta GmbHInventors: Brian R Head, Mark E Williamson, Michael P Wehrli, Joseph J. Kircher, Michelle L. Moran, Atif M. Yardimci
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Publication number: 20150129442Abstract: A storage tray (10) for one or more syringes is provided that comprises a recess (32) for each of the syringes to be held in the tray. Each recess has first and second opposed sidewalls (34, 36) that define a space therebetween for receiving the barrel of the syringe. Each of the first and second sidewalls has one or more deformable projections (40) thereon that protrude into the space between the sidewalls for positively retaining the barrel of the syringe between the first and second sidewalls. Additionally, a slot (50) is provided for receiving the thumb rest (16) of the plunger (14), with the slot comprising a third sidewall (52) oriented generally transverse to the first and second sidewalls, with the third sidewall including a further projection (54) for engaging a surface of the thumb rest.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2012Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventors: Brian R. Head, Amy R. Cohen, Georgis A. Bertos, Michael P. Wehrli, Atif M. Yardimci, David V. Alizo, Joseph S. Moore, Mark E. Williamson
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Publication number: 20140078854Abstract: A storage system is provided. The system may include a tray having at least one recess in which at least one syringe is disposed, the syringe including a barrel with first and second barrel ends, and a stopper fixedly disposed between the first and second barrel ends. A tool attached to the stopper through the second barrel end, the tool having a first end attached to the stopper and a second end attached to or abutting the barrel or a surface of the recess, the first end being selectively adjustable relative to the second end to vary the distance between the first and second ends of the tool. In addition or in the alternative to the tool, the system may include a motion generator attached externally to the syringe, the motion generator being one of at least a vibration generator and a rotating frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Inventors: Brian R. Head, Mark E. Williamson, Michael P. Wehrli, Joseph J. Kircher, Michelle Moran, Atif M. Yardimci
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Patent number: 7802589Abstract: A flow control valve includes a stem extending into an interior bore defined by a wall of a flow control member of the valve, the stem and the wall defining therebetween a cylindrical space allowing fluid communication between apertures formed in differing planes of the flow control member.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2010Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignees: Baxter International Inc., Baxter Healthcare S.A.Inventors: Seik Oh, James B. Winje, Mark E. Williamson
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Publication number: 20100154909Abstract: A flow control valve includes a stem extending into an interior bore defined by a wall of a flow control member of the valve, the stem and the wall defining therebetween a cylindrical space allowing fluid communication between apertures formed in differing planes of the flow control member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2010Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicants: BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC., BAXTER HEALTHCARE S.A.Inventors: Seik Oh, James B. Winje, Mark E. Williamson
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Patent number: 7690396Abstract: A flow control valve for medical liquid is disclosed. The valve has a housing including an inlet, an outlet, and a flow path therebetween. A plurality of flow restrictors are located in the flow path to define a plurality of flow streams of differing flow rates. A flow control member is disposed in the flow path, and has a plurality of discrete apertures in a first region or plane and at least one aperture in a second region or plane spaced apart from the first plane. The flow control member is rotationally movable and defines an annular gap and radial groove which provide fluid communication between the different planes and the outlet regardless of the orientation of the flow control member.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2006Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignees: Baxter International Inc., Baxter Healthcare S.A.Inventors: Seik Oh, James B. Winje, Mark E. Williamson
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Publication number: 20080178748Abstract: The present invention is a bakery product produced by compressing stacked sheets of dough into a laminate and baking the laminate. The bakery product includes a first sheet of dough and a second sheet of dough. The first sheet of dough has a first grain direction. The second sheet of dough has a second grain direction. The second sheet of dough is positioned in facing engagement on the first sheet of dough to form a laminate of dough, wherein the first and second grain directions are positioned generally not parallel with respect to each other. The present invention is also directed to the apparatus and method used for producing the above-described bakery product.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2008Publication date: July 31, 2008Applicant: Reading Bakery SystemsInventors: E. Terry Groff, Joseph S. Zaleski, Jeffrey L. Hardick, Vincent G. Pasquini, Mark E. Williamson
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Publication number: 20080182000Abstract: The present invention is a bakery product produced by compressing stacked sheets of dough into a laminate and baking the laminate. The bakery product includes a first sheet of dough and a second sheet of dough. The first sheet of dough has a first grain direction. The second sheet of dough has a second grain direction. The second sheet of dough is positioned in facing engagement on the first sheet of dough to form a laminate of dough, wherein the first and second grain directions are positioned generally not parallel with respect to each other. The present invention is also directed to the apparatus and method used for producing the above-described bakery product.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2008Publication date: July 31, 2008Applicant: Reading Bakery SystemsInventors: Terry E. Groff, Joseph S. Zaleski, Jeffrey L. Hardick, Vincent G. Pasquini, Mark E. Williamson
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Publication number: 20080017260Abstract: A flow control valve for medical liquid is disclosed. The valve has a housing including an inlet, an outlet, and a flow path therebetween. A plurality of flow restrictors are located in the flow path to define a plurality of flow streams of differing flow rates. A flow control member is disposed in the flow path, and has a plurality of discrete apertures in a first region or plane and at least one aperture in a second region or plane spaced apart from the first plane. The flow control member is rotationally movable and defines an annular gap and radial groove which provide fluid communication between the different planes and the outlet regardless of the orientation of the flow control member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2006Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventors: SEIK OH, JAMES B. WINJE, MARK E. WILLIAMSON
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Patent number: 6863083Abstract: A valve is disclosed for dispensing a flowable material. The valve has a first chamber (40) at a first pressure wherein said first chamber (40) defines an outlet (28) in communication with said first chamber (40). A second chamber (42) is at a second pressure. The valve has a stop (18) indexed against a third pressure, operating to selectively place the first chamber (40) into communication with the second chamber (42). The stop (18) is operative to connect the second chamber (42) to said first chamber (40) when the first pressure is less than the third pressure.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2003Date of Patent: March 8, 2005Assignee: Baxter International Inc.Inventors: Hal C. Danby, Mark E. Williamson, Julian F. R. Swan
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Publication number: 20040069350Abstract: A valve is disclosed for dispensing a flowable material. The valve has a first chamber (40) at a first pressure wherein said first chamber (40) defines an outlet (28) in communication with said first chamber (40). A second chamber (42) is at a second pressure. The valve has a stop (18) indexed against a third pressure, operating to selectively place the first chamber (40) into communication with the second chamber (42). The stop (18) is operative to connect the second chamber (42) to said first chamber (40) when the first pressure is less than the third pressure. The valve includes a vent (520) for venting the second chamber (42) when flowable material is removed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2003Publication date: April 15, 2004Inventors: Hal C. Danby, Julian Swan, Mark E. Williamson
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Patent number: 6712095Abstract: A vacuum demand valve for delivering a flowable material is disclosed. The valve has a housing having a proximal end, a distal end, an intermediate segment therebetween defining a passageway wherein the flowable substance can flow from the proximal end to the distal end. The housing can be a tubing. A valve member is located along the intermediate segment. The valve member has a closed condition wherein the flow of the flowable material from the proximal end to the distal end is stopped and an open condition wherein the flow of the flowable material from the proximal end to the distal end is unstopped. The valve member is biased in the closed condition and is responsive to a partial vacuum provided by the user through the passageway for placing the valve member in the open condition.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2002Date of Patent: March 30, 2004Assignee: Baxter International Inc.Inventors: Mark E. Williamson, Scott R. Ariagno, Alan W. Marttila, Arnold C. Bilstad, Paul M. DiPerna, Michael R. Prisco, David W. Pennington, Atif M. Yardimci, Sidney T. Smith, Mark C. Perry, Marc Bellotti
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Publication number: 20040045449Abstract: The present invention is a bakery product produced by compressing stacked sheets of dough into a laminate and baking the laminate. The bakery product includes a first sheet of dough and a second sheet of dough. The first sheet of dough has a first grain direction. The second sheet of dough has a second grain direction. The second sheet of dough is positioned in facing engagement on the first sheet of dough to form a laminate of dough, wherein the first and second grain directions are positioned generally not parallel with respect to each other. The present invention is also directed to the apparatus and method used for producing the above-described bakery product.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2002Publication date: March 11, 2004Applicant: Reading Bakery Systems, Inc.Inventors: E. Terry Groff, Joseph S. Zaleski, Jeffrey L. Hardick, Vincent G. Pasquini, Mark E. Williamson
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Patent number: 6684903Abstract: A vacuum demand valve for delivering a flowable material is disclosed. The valve has a housing having a proximal end, a distal end, an intermediate segment therebetween defining a passageway wherein the flowable substance can flow from the proximal end to the distal end. The housing can be a tubing. A valve member is located along the intermediate segment. The valve member has a closed condition wherein the flow of the flowable material from the proximal end to the distal end is stopped and an open condition wherein the flow of the flowable material from the proximal end to the distal end is unstopped. The valve member is biased in the closed condition and is responsive to a partial vacuum provided by the user through the passageway for placing the valve member in the open condition.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2002Date of Patent: February 3, 2004Assignee: Baxter International Inc.Inventors: Mark E. Williamson, Scott R. Ariagno, Alan W. Marttila, Atif M. Yardimci, Sidney T. Smith
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Publication number: 20040011410Abstract: A valve is disclosed for dispensing a flowable material. The valve has a first chamber (40) at a first pressure wherein said first chamber (40) defines an outlet (28) in communication with said first chamber (40). A second chamber (42) is at a second pressure. The valve has a stop (18) indexed against a third pressure, operating to selectively place the first chamber (40) into communication with the second chamber (42). The stop (18) is operative to connect the second chamber (42) to said first chamber (40) when the first pressure is less than the third pressure. The valve includes a vent (520) for venting the second chamber (42) when flowable material is removed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2003Publication date: January 22, 2004Inventors: Hal C. Danby, Julian Swan, Mark E. Williamson
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Publication number: 20040011405Abstract: A valve is disclosed for dispensing a flowable material. The valve has a first chamber (40) at a first pressure wherein said first chamber (40) defines an outlet (28) in communication with said first chamber (40). A second chamber (42) is at a second pressure. The valve has a stop (18) indexed against a third pressure, operating to selectively place the first chamber (40) into communication with the second chamber (42). The stop (18) is operative to connect the second chamber (42) to said first chamber (40) when the first pressure is less than the third pressure. The valve includes a vent (520) for venting the second chamber (42) when flowable material is removed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2003Publication date: January 22, 2004Inventors: Hal C. Danby, Julian Swan, Mark E. Williamson
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Patent number: 6679288Abstract: A vacuum demand valve for delivering a flowable material is disclosed. The valve has a housing having a proximal end, a distal end, an intermediate segment therebetween defining a passageway wherein the flowable substance can flow from the proximal end to the distal end. The housing can be a tubing. A valve member is located along the intermediate segment. The valve member has a closed condition wherein the flow of the flowable material from the proximal end to the distal end is stopped and an open condition wherein the flow of the flowable material from the proximal end to the distal end is unstopped. The valve member is biased in the closed condition and is responsive to a partial vacuum provided by the user through the passageway for placing the valve member in the open condition.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2002Date of Patent: January 20, 2004Assignee: Baker International Inc.Inventors: Mark E. Williamson, Scott R. Ariagno, Alan W. Marttila, Arnold C. Bilstad, Paul M. DiPerna, David W. Pennington
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Patent number: 6672333Abstract: A vacuum demand valve for delivering a flowable material is disclosed. The valve has a housing having a proximal end, a distal end, an intermediate segment therebetween defining a passageway wherein the flowable substance can flow from the proximal end to the distal end. The housing can be a tubing. A valve member is located along the intermediate segment. The valve member has a closed condition wherein the flow of the flowable material from the proximal end to the distal end is stopped and an open condition wherein the flow of the flowable material from the proximal end to the distal end is unstopped. The valve member is biased in the closed condition and is responsive to a partial vacuum provided by the user through the passageway for placing the valve member in the open condition.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2002Date of Patent: January 6, 2004Assignee: Baxter International Inc.Inventors: Mark E. Williamson, Scott R. Ariagno, Alan W. Marttila, Arnold C. Bilstad, Paul M. DiPerna, Michael R. Prisco, David W. Pennington, Atif M. Yardimci, Sidney T. Smith, Mark C. Perry, Marc Bellotti