Patents by Inventor Simon Williams
Simon 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: 20240142154Abstract: A portable cooler container is provided. The temperature control system cools a chamber of the container to transport temperature sensitive contents via the container. An electronic display screen on one of the lid and the container body selectively displays an electronic shipping label for the portable cooler container.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Clayton Alexander, Daren John Leith, Mikko Juhani Timperi, Christopher Thomas Wakeham, Rahul Mulinti, Jacob William Emmert, Paul Thomas Gurney, Simon David James
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Publication number: 20240115335Abstract: A computer-assisted medical system includes a manipulator, an instrument holder physically coupled to the manipulator arm, and a controller that includes a computer processor. The instrument holder includes an instrument holder carriage configured to releasably couple to an instrument and translate the instrument along a longitudinal axis. The controller applies a signal that represents a movement for the instrument along the longitudinal axis to a filter to differentiate between a first and a second motion component of the movement along the longitudinal axis, and causes the instrument to move in accordance with the movement along the longitudinal axis by commanding the manipulator arm to move based on the first motion component of the movement along the longitudinal axis. The controller further commands, based on the second motion component of the movement along the longitudinal axis, the instrument holder carriage to move relative to the manipulator arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Applicant: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.Inventors: Simon Peter Dimaio, David William Bailey, Theodore W. Rogers, Alec Paul Robertson
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Patent number: 11955671Abstract: An solid oxide fuel cell stack having a metallic layer and a glass layer, and a method for preventing or reducing a chemical reaction between a metallic layer and a glass layer are disclosed. The solid oxide fuel cell stack has a barrier layer disposed between the metallic layer and the glass layer. The barrier layer includes alumina and a phosphate. The phosphate includes an aluminum dihydrogen phosphate, an aluminum-containing phosphate, a phosphate of an element of the metallic layer, a phosphate of an element of the glass layer, or combinations thereof. The method includes disposing a barrier layer between the metallic layer and the glass layer.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2021Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Cummins Enterprise LLCInventors: Todd Michael Striker, Matthew Joseph Alinger, Simon William Gaunt, Nicole Virginia Gonyeau
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Patent number: 11951609Abstract: A prosthetic or robot part (500) is described, including at least one phalange member (532) pivotally coupled to a base (509) at a pivot axis; and a drive assembly to selectively move the phalange member about the pivot axis along a flexion/extension plane between an open position and a closed position. The drive assembly includes a drive element (512) coupled to an actuator (506) and a driven element (514) coupled to the phalange member; wherein the driven element (514) is decouplable from the drive element (512) when the phalange member is caused to move in a first rotational direction about the pivot axis by an external force.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2019Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: COVVI LIMITEDInventors: Edward William Varley, Martin Wallace, Simon David Taylor, Zayd Hamid Ally
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Publication number: 20240017321Abstract: A cooling pad for a belt casting system includes a first nozzle arrangement and a second nozzle arrangement. In some embodiments, the first nozzle arrangement includes an elongated nozzle assembly that includes a base defining a receiving area, a first insert positionable within the receiving area, and a second insert positionable within the receiving area. The first insert and the base together define a first elongated dispensing slot. The second insert is adjustable relative to the first insert, and the second insert and the base together define a second elongated dispensing slot. In various embodiments, the second nozzle arrangement includes a plurality of multi-position nozzles, each movable between a base position and an offset position such that the heat transfer rate may be locally controlled across the cooling cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2022Publication date: January 18, 2024Applicant: Novelis Inc.Inventors: Heinz BECKER, Edward S. LUCE, Kevin M. GATENBY, Dennis P. CHADWICK, Simon William BARKER
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Publication number: 20240001437Abstract: Described are processes for continuously casting aluminum alloys, wherein the alloys comprise or are modified to comprise Mg. The processes involve adding Ca to the molten aluminum alloy prior to casting in order to decrease surface defects and exudates in the cast aluminum alloys.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2022Publication date: January 4, 2024Applicant: NOVELIS INC.Inventors: Robert Bruce Wagstaff, Samuel Robert Wagstaff, Kumar Sundaram, Carlos R. Morais, Simon William Barker
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Publication number: 20230412617Abstract: A dynamic hybrid residential threat detection method is disclosed. The method includes receiving, by a packet selector on a customer premises equipment (CPE), communication sessions and selecting and sending, by the packet selector, a predefined number of packets of the communication sessions to a CPE detection engine based on packet selection rules. The method also includes inspecting, by the CPE detection engine, the predefined number of packets of each communication session based on CPE detection rules that establish what type of inspection is to be performed by the CPE detection engine based at least in part on CPE resource constraints. The method further includes sending, by the packet selector, the predefined number of packets of at least some of the communication sessions to a cloud detection engine and blocking particular communication traffic on the CPE based on the inspection and/or an instruction from the cloud detection engine.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2022Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: Simon WILLIAMS, Michael WEINBERGER, Samuel Stover, David KRAMER
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Publication number: 20230318066Abstract: There is provided methods and systems for improving the safety of a battery. The system is directed towards a plurality of sensors for providing sensor data, a battery management system for comparing one or more parameters associated with the sensor data to a corresponding threshold value, a first thermal regulation system, and a second thermal regulation system. The system configures the first thermal regulation system in response to the comparison, and the second thermal regulation system is configured if any of the one or more parameters exceeds the corresponding threshold value.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: Simon Williams, Paul McGahan
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Patent number: 11746400Abstract: Provided herein are ultra-high strength aluminum alloys and products prepared therefrom, along with methods of processing the ultra-high strength aluminum alloys. The aluminum alloys described herein are high solute alloys, including significant amounts of zinc (Zn), magnesium (Mg), copper (Cu), and other elements in addition to aluminum. The aluminum alloys described herein are amenable to post-aging processing without cracking.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2020Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Novelis Inc.Inventors: Sazol Kumar Das, Rajeev G. Kamat, Samuel Robert Wagstaff, Simon William Barker, Rajasekhar Talla, Tudor Piroteala
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Publication number: 20230269422Abstract: A computer-implemented method for processing a video stream is provided. The method comprises receiving a video stream, selecting portions of the image data, and modifying the selected portions to generate modified portions of image data. Second data is generated for use in recovering at least some of the selected portions from the modified portions. The second data, unselected portions of the image data, and the modified portions of the image data are output. A system and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium according to this method are also provided. A computer-implemented method for data processing is provided. The method for data processing comprising receiving second data and modified portions of the image data, and processing at least some of the modified portions using the second data to recover selected portions of the image data. A system and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium according to the method for data processing are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2023Publication date: August 24, 2023Inventors: Simon William RANDALL, James LEIGH, Julian Ralph Windyer MORRIS, Nicholas Benedict van SOMEREN
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Publication number: 20230226598Abstract: A continuous casting and rolling line for casting, rolling, and otherwise preparing metal strip can produce distributable metal strip without requiring cold rolling or the use of a solution heat treatment line. A metal strip can be continuously cast from a continuous casting device and coiled into a metal coil, optionally after being subjected to post-casting quenching. This intermediate coil can be stored until ready for hot rolling. The as-cast metal strip can undergo reheating prior to hot rolling, either during coil storage or immediately prior to hot rolling. The heated metal strip can be cooled to a rolling temperature and hot rolled through one or more roll stands. The rolled metal strip can optionally be reheated and quenched prior to coiling for delivery. This final coiled metal strip can be of the desired gauge and have the desired physical characteristics for distribution to a manufacturing facility.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2023Publication date: July 20, 2023Applicant: NOVELIS INC.Inventors: MILAN FELBERBAUM, SAZOL KUMAR DAS, AURELE MARIAUX, DUANE E. BENDZINSKI, CYRILLE BEZENCON, SIMON WILLIAM BARKER, CORRADO BASSI, RAJEEV G. KAMAT, TUDOR PIROTEALA, RAJASEKHAR TALLA, ROBERT BRUCE WAGSTAFF
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Publication number: 20230171271Abstract: A dynamic cloud-based threat detection system is disclosed. The system comprises a network broker that receives communication sessions associated with communication device(s) via a network and selects and sends a predefined number of packets of each communication session to a detection based on packet selection rules. The communication device(s) comprises customer premises equipment (CPE) and/or a mobile communication device. The detection engine receives and inspects the predefined number of packets of each communication session and a governor that initiates blocking of particular communication traffic based on the inspection. The system also comprises a dynamic optimizer that monitors factor(s) and creates and sends updated packet rules to the network broker based on the monitoring. The network broker selects and sends a different predefined number of packets of each of a second plurality of communication sessions to the detection engine for inspection based on the updated packet selection rules.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2021Publication date: June 1, 2023Inventors: Simon Williams, Michael Weinberger, Sam Stover, David Kramer
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Publication number: 20230169165Abstract: A method of dynamic residential threat detection is disclosed. The method includes a packet selection component on a customer premises equipment (CPE) sending a predefined number of packets of each of a plurality of communication sessions to a detection engine based on packet selection rules. The method also includes the detection engine on the CPE receiving and inspecting the predefined number of packets. The method further includes a dynamic optimizing component on the CPE monitoring one or more factors and creating and sending updated packet selection rules based on the monitored factor(s) to the packet selection component. The method additionally comprises the packet selection component sending a different predefined number of packets of each of a second plurality of communication sessions to the detection engine based on the updated packet selection rules. The method further includes the detection engine receiving and inspecting the different predefined number of packets.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2021Publication date: June 1, 2023Inventors: Simon Williams, Michael Weinberger, Sam Stover, David Kramer
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Publication number: 20230142565Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I): Formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, useful as pesticides, especially as fungicides.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2021Publication date: May 11, 2023Applicant: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION AGInventors: Simon WILLIAMS, Matthias WEISS, Vlad PASCANU
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Publication number: 20230125322Abstract: A fungicidal composition comprising a mixture of components (A) and (B), wherein components (A) and (B) are as defined in claim 1, and use of the compositions in agriculture or horticulture for controlling or preventing infestation of plants by phytopathogenic microorganisms, preferably fungi.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2021Publication date: April 27, 2023Applicant: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION AGInventors: Stefano RENDINE, Farhan BOU HAMDAN, Laura QUARANTA, Simon WILLIAMS, Matthias WEISS, Thomas James HOFFMAN, Ulrich Johannes HAAS, David BEATTIE
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Patent number: 11590565Abstract: A continuous casting and rolling line for casting, rolling, and otherwise preparing metal strip can produce distributable metal strip without requiring cold rolling or the use of a solution heat treatment line. A metal strip can be continuously cast from a continuous casting device and coiled into a metal coil, optionally after being subjected to post-casting quenching. This intermediate coil can be stored until ready for hot rolling. The as-cast metal strip can undergo reheating prior to hot rolling, either during coil storage or immediately prior to hot rolling. The heated metal strip can be cooled to a rolling temperature and hot rolled through one or more roll stands. The rolled metal strip can optionally be reheated and quenched prior to coiling for delivery. This final coiled metal strip can be of the desired gauge and have the desired physical characteristics for distribution to a manufacturing facility.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2020Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: Novelis Inc.Inventors: Milan Felberbaum, Sazol Kumar Das, Aurele Mariaux, Duane E. Bendzinski, Cyrille Bezencon, Simon William Barker, Corrado Bassi, Rajeev G. Kamat, Tudor Piroteala, Rajasekhar Talla, Robert Bruce Wagstaff
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Patent number: 11591283Abstract: A process for preparing dialkyl terephalate comprising the following steps:—i) providing furan-2,5-dicarboxylate; ii) esterifying the furan-2,5-dicarboxylate with alcohol to form furan-2,5-carboxylic acid dialkyl ester; iii) reacting the furan-2,5-carboxylic acid dialkyl ester with ethylene under Diels Alder conditions, elevated temperature and pressure and in the presence of a catalyst such that dialkyl terephthalate is produced; wherein the Diels-Alder reaction is free from solvent; wherein the catalyst comprises a clay comprising metal ions and having Lewis acidity.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2019Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: CONOPCO, INC.Inventors: Simon William Breeden, James Hanley Clark, Thomas James Farmer, Duncan James MacQuarrie, Con Robert McElroy, Joseph Kolawole Ogunjobi, David William Thornthwaite
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Publication number: 20220373439Abstract: A biological sample purification apparatus is described for purifying a protein from a cell, as well as methods of use of the purification apparatus, and systems comprising the same. The described apparatus comprises a housing comprising a top opening, a bottom opening, and a membrane positioned between said top opening and said bottom opening; and a purification media comprising diatomaceous earth and a resin, wherein the purification media is positioned between the membrane and the top opening; and wherein the purification media is optionally mixed and is substantially dry.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2020Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventors: MICHAEL DANIEL BROWNLEADER, SIMON WILLIAM MAURICE TANLEY
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Patent number: 11504440Abstract: The present invention relates to deuterated and optionally detectably labeled compounds of formula (I) and formula (V): and salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, A, and X10-X19 have any of the values defined in the specification. Also included are pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and salts, and methods of using such compounds and salts as imaging agents.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2020Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: Genentech, Inc.Inventors: Jan Marik, Joseph P. Lyssikatos, Simon Williams
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Patent number: D1016122Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2021Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Blackmagic Design Pty LtdInventors: Grant David Petty, Simon Milne Kidd, Michael William John Cornish, Stuart Damian Elford, Ryan John Harper