Patents by Inventor N. A. Williams
N. 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).
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Patent number: 11971845Abstract: An encapsulation block for a digital signal processing (DSP) block. The encapsulation block includes DSP block having an input terminal, an output terminal, and an input clock. The encapsulation block also includes pacing control network operatively connected with the input terminal, the output terminal, and the input clock of the DSP block. The input terminal of the DSP block is configured to receive a samples-in data stream inputted at a predefined clock period defined by the input clock. The output terminal of the DSP block is configured to receive a samples-out data stream outputted at a predefined paced parameter. The pacing control network is configured to control data flow at the samples-in data stream and the samples-out data stream independently of the DSP block.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2022Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.Inventors: David D. Moser, Christopher N. Peters, Daniel L. Stanley, Umair Aslam, Elizabeth J. Williams, Angelica Sunga
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Patent number: 11967418Abstract: A mechanism is provided in a data processing system comprising at least one processor and at least one memory, the at least one memory comprising instructions executed by the at least one processor to cause the at least one processor to implement a healthcare analytics management system. A healthcare analytics development sub-system of the healthcare analytics management system develops an analytics pipeline of a set of analytics assets for a selected healthcare based on a set of business needs for a healthcare analytics client and a healthcare analytics model based on the set of analytics assets and the set of business needs. The healthcare analytics model links to the analytics pipeline. A model deployment module of a healthcare analytics operation sub-system of the healthcare analytics management system deploys the healthcare analytics model on a set of computing devices of the selected healthcare consumer.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2022Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Inventors: Francisco P Curbera, Shilpa N. Mahatma, Yajuan Wang, Rose M Williams, Gigi Y. C Yuen-Reed
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Publication number: 20240112953Abstract: A microelectronic device including a galvanic isolator with filler metal within an upper isolation element. The galvanic isolator includes a lower isolation element, an upper isolation element, and an inorganic dielectric plateau between the lower isolation element and the upper isolation element. The upper isolation element contains tines of filler metal which are electrically tied to each other and are electrically tied to the upper isolation element. The ends of the tines are rounded to minimize electric fields. The filler metal increases the overall metal density on the metal layer of the upper isolation element to meet the typical metal density requirements of modern microelectronic fabrication processing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2022Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Jeffrey Alan West, Elizabeth Costner Stewart, Thomas Dyer Bonifield, Byron Lovell Williams, Kashyap Barot, Viresh Chinchansure, Sreeram N S
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Publication number: 20240113094Abstract: A microelectronic device includes a galvanic isolation device on a silicon substrate and a semiconductor device on a semiconductor substrate. The galvanic isolation device includes a lower isolation element over the silicon substrate and an upper isolation element above the lower isolation element, separated by a dielectric plateau that comprises inorganic dielectric material extending from the lower isolation element to the upper isolation element. The galvanic isolation device includes lower bond pads connected to the lower isolation element adjacent to the dielectric plateau, and upper bond pads over the dielectric plateau, connected to the upper isolation element. The semiconductor device includes an active component, and device bond pads coupled to the active component. The microelectronic device includes first electrical connections to the lower bond pads and second electrical connections to the upper bond pads.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2022Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Jeffrey Alan West, Sreeram N. S., Kashyap Barot, Thomas Dyer Bonifield, Byron Lovell Williams, Elizabeth Costner Stewart
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Publication number: 20240112852Abstract: A microelectronic device includes a galvanic isolation component. The galvanic isolation component includes a lower winding and an upper isolation element over the lower winding. The galvanic isolation component further includes a field suppression structure located interior to the lower winding. The field suppression structure includes a conductive field deflector that is separated from the lower winding by a lateral distance that is half a thickness of the lower winding to twice the thickness of the lower winding. A top surface of the conductive field deflector is substantially coplanar with a bottom surface of the lower winding. The conductive field deflector is electrically connected to a semiconductor material in a substrate. The lower winding is separated from a substrate by a first dielectric layer. The upper isolation element is separated from the lower winding by a second dielectric layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2022Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Jeffrey Alan West, Byron Lovell Williams, Kashyap Barot, Sreeram N. S., Viresh Chinchansure
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Patent number: 11936959Abstract: Television tuner emulation techniques are described. In an implementation, a television tuner is emulated through execution of software on a processing system by a computing device, the emulated television tuner includes functionality to obtain television content over an Internet Protocol (IP) based network. The functionality of the emulated television tuner is exposed to one or more applications that are executed by the computing device such that the application is not aware that the television tuner is emulated through execution of the software.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Rovi Technologies CorporationInventors: Paul R. Cooper, Yvonne N. Ellefson, Arleen Camaganacan Fernando, Imran Arif Maskatia, Matthew Ryan Patterson, Matt Henry Van der Staay, Chad Michael Williams
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Publication number: 20240065649Abstract: While performing a tomosynthesis procedure, the breast of a patient is compressed between two compression elements to create an imaging condition. Foam is secured to the rigid substrate of a one of the compression elements. The patient's chest wall is aligned with the leading edge surface of the foam. The inner side of the breast is disposed proximate the lateral edge surface of the foam and the outer side of the breast is disposed proximate the outer lateral edge surface of the foam. A mid-plane is disposed between the inner and outer lateral edge surfaces of the foam. An interface connects a leading edge surface of the foam and compressive surfaces. A portion of the leading edge surface which is aligned with the mid-plane is incompletely compressed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Applicant: Hologic, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth F. DEFREITAS, Alan REGO, Richard Gladwin EDWARDS, Zhenxue JING, Jay A. STEIN, Timothy N. WELLS, Cornell Lee WILLIAMS
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Patent number: 11885728Abstract: A measurement system includes a vessel for containing a fluid and at least one solid material and a probe assembly for disposing partially into the fluid within the vessel. The probe assembly includes a hollow tube having an open lower longitudinal end and at least one pressure sensor within the hollow tube, the at least one pressure sensor configured to measure pressures of the fluid within the hollow tube at at least two different elevations. A method of measuring a mass of suspended solids within a fluid, the method includes receiving pressure measurements representing two different elevations of the fluid within a hollow tube and substantially free of the suspended solids and based at least partially on the received pressure measurements, determining a mass of the suspended solids.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Battelle Energy Alliance, LLCInventors: Gregory G. Galbreth, Ammon N. Williams
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Publication number: 20230389959Abstract: The present invention comprises systems, methods and devices for the delivery of compositions for occluding or of means for opening conduits. The implantable occlusive material may be delivered pre-formed or in situ cured and, may be a resorbable material that supports tissue ingrowth that eventually replaces the material leaving little or no original material in place. The delivery system is positioned to allow for placement of the occlusive material into the body conduit. Use of delivery systems, methods and devices for re-opening an occluded body conduit are also included.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Lani L.L. Paxton, Jeffrey A. Marcus, Stephen N. Williams
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Publication number: 20230359863Abstract: An exemplary virtual sensing method and system are disclosed for predictive reliability (VIPR) procedure and/or controls that employ artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), particularly deep neural networks and multi-modal deep learning, with vehicle sensor data to create virtual sensors. The virtual sensors can be used to estimate measurements and operating conditions in a hostile environment in rockets and vehicle systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2021Publication date: November 9, 2023Inventors: David Alvord, David I. Pendleton, Aimee N. Williams
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Patent number: 11779372Abstract: The present invention comprises systems, methods and devices for the delivery of compositions for occluding or of means for opening conduits. The implantable occlusive material may be delivered pre-formed or in situ cured and, may be a resorbable material that supports tissue ingrowth that eventually replaces the material leaving little or no original material in place. The delivery system is positioned to allow for placement of the occlusive material into the body conduit. Use of delivery systems, methods and devices for re-opening an occluded body conduit are also included.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2021Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: FEMASYS INC.Inventors: Kathy Lee-Sepsick, Lani L. L. Paxton, Jeffrey A. Marcus, Stephen N. Williams
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Patent number: 11745806Abstract: An audio system for installation in the tailgate of a pickup truck. A rugged, weather-resistant audio system is installed in a fold-down section of a multi-part tailgate. The system may operate independently of the sound system in the vehicle; the truck does not need to be running for the system to function. A low current draw allows the system to play for hours. The system may include a control that automatically powers off the system when the tailgate is returned to the closed position. The system may incorporate a USB port for device charging and flash memory playback, along with full Bluetooth streaming compatibility.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Stillwater Designs and Audio, Inc.Inventors: Joseph C. Gross, IV, Martin N. Williams, John D. Cronin, Dennis A. Hotson, Joshua N. James, Garry L. Roberts, Charles Wesley Groh
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Patent number: 11747256Abstract: A triple bubbler system includes a first fluid probe, a second fluid probe, a third fluid probe, a gas source operably coupled to the first fluid probe, the second fluid probe, and the third fluid probe and configured to meter gas through the first fluid probe, the second fluid probe, and the third fluid probe to form bubbles at tips of each of the first fluid probe, the second fluid probe, and the third fluid probe, and a cover member disposed over the tips of the first, second, and third fluid probes and configured to at least partially prevent bubbles formed and escaping the tips of the first, second, and third fluid probes from interfering with other bubbles formed at each other tips. The bubbler system includes a thermocouple having a plurality of junctions disposed along an axis parallel to longitudinal axes of the first, second, and third fluid probes.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Battelle Energy Alliance, LLCInventors: Gregory G. Galbreth, Ammon N. Williams
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Patent number: 11737616Abstract: Exemplary embodiments wet-on-demand dispensers are disclosed herein. An exemplary dispenser for dispensing wet-on-demand substrates includes a housing, a container for holding a fluid, one or more wetting tips in fluid communication with the container. Each of the one or more wetting tips has a movable valve member. The exemplary dispenser further includes a holder for holding a roll of substrate and the movable valve members are moved as a function of contact with the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2022Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.Inventors: Kinsley N. Williams, Edward Valle, Jonathan M. Johnson, Nick E. Ciavarella
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Publication number: 20230128193Abstract: A software library for providing a uniform framework for various applications or third-party applications access to sensor data. The system further includes a sensor control module and a remote management module. The sensor control module includes logic for communicating with the sensors and receiving sensor data and to communicate that sensor data to the remote management module or various applications. The sensor control module may include a user interface that may display a banner containing numerous components. The content of the banner may differ depending on the host application. The system may further include a host application that incorporates the banner.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2022Publication date: April 27, 2023Inventor: Justin N. Williams
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Publication number: 20220248988Abstract: Improved digital interfaces, graphical user interfaces, and alarms for analyte monitoring systems are provided. For example, disclosed herein are various embodiments of methods, systems, and interfaces for signal loss condition determination, Time-in-Ranges interfaces, GMI metrics, urgent low glucose alarms, alarm suppression features, alarm setup interfaces, and alarm unavailability detection features. In addition, various embodiments of interfaces for alarm logging and compatibility checking of an analyte monitoring software application are described. Also, various embodiments of interface enhancements are described, including an enhanced visibility mode, a voice accessibility mode, additional interfaces relating to user privacy, as well as caregiver alarms, among other embodiments.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2021Publication date: August 11, 2022Inventors: Panganamala Ashwin Kumar, Jennifer Woo, Stephen A. Rossi, Sujit Jangam, Kendall Covington, Jordan Wing-Haye Lang, Andrew Revoltar, William Koo Lee, Kimberly Hilton, Jeremy Hurwitz, Saranpreet Nagra, Wesley Scott Harper, Swati Satish, Gina Correa, Duncan P. Williams, Naveen Thuramalla, Andreana Dereniak, Justin N. Williams, Marc B. Taub, James P. McCarter, Monica J. Wilkins, Namvar Kiaie, Ismene Grohmann, Laura C. Brandner, Michael L. Bird, Steven Stratis
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Publication number: 20220196536Abstract: A measurement system includes a vessel for containing a fluid and at least one solid material and a probe assembly for disposing partially into the fluid within the vessel. The probe assembly includes a hollow tube having an open lower longitudinal end and at least one pressure sensor within the hollow tube, the at least one pressure sensor configured to measure pressures of the fluid within the hollow tube at at least two different elevations. A method of measuring a mass of suspended solids within a fluid the method includes receiving pressure measurements representing two different elevations of the fluid within a hollow tube and substantially free of the suspended solids and based at least partially on the received pressure measurements, determining a mass of the suspended solids.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2021Publication date: June 23, 2022Inventors: Gregory G. Galbreth, Ammon N. Williams
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Patent number: D957438Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2021Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.Inventors: Gary A. Hayter, Timothy C. Dunn, Yashesvini V. Ram, Claire A. Cunningham, Justin N. Williams, William Koo Lee
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Patent number: D1012102Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2021Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: LINGO SENSING TECHNOLOGY UNLIMITED COMPANYInventors: Justin N. Williams, Jessica Inchauspé, Michael Rogers
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Patent number: D1015366Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2022Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.Inventors: Gary A. Hayter, Timothy C. Dunn, Yashesvini V. Ram, Claire A. Cunningham, Justin N. Williams, William Koo Lee