Patents by Inventor William A. McCarty
William A. McCarty 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: 11951194Abstract: Described are effervescent dissolvable solid structures comprising effervescent agglomerated particles which enhance the consumer experience and can improve dissolution of the structure. Also described are processes for the Dissolvable Solid Structure comprising effervescent agglomerated particles. Also described are methods for making the effervescent agglomerated particle.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2019Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Inventors: Stephen Robert Glassmeyer, Jennifer Elaine Hilvert, Jason Donald McCarty, Eric Paul Granberg, Andreas Josef Dreher, Michael Sean Pratt, Mark William Hamersky
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Publication number: 20230260039Abstract: A computer-implemented method executed by at least one processor includes steps of communicating over a computer network a plurality of inputs to a pension risk transfer pricing service, the plurality of inputs including pension plan census data, applying by the pension risk transfer pricing service a computer-implemented pension risk transfer model for generating pension risk transfer pricing, and providing through the pension risk transfer pricing service a user interface for interacting with a user by communicating the pension risk transfer pricing and investments to the user and the user interface configured such that the user is able to strike the pension risk transfer at the pension risk transfer pricing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2022Publication date: August 17, 2023Applicant: PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Abby Lynn Neill, Alex Michael Vander Stoep, Justin Sell, Clark Blackford, Michelle Rosel, Christopher Steven Johnson, Timothy Andrew Lewis, Joseph William McCarty, Michael E. Clark, Sumit Kundu, Barry Freiman, Justina Loeb, Chelsie Modlin
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Patent number: 10575095Abstract: A method and system for communicating audio, video, and/or control signals within a home entertainment system. A plurality of audio channels is communicated between a wireless transmitter and a wireless receiver. The wireless transmitter is located proximate to a speaker housing. In some embodiments the speaker housing also encloses a center channel loudspeaker. The center channel loudspeaker transmits an audio signal to a remote loudspeaker. An exemplary remote loudspeaker is a subwoofer loudspeaker. The subwoofer loudspeaker provides one or more received audio channels to one or more surround loudspeakers.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2008Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: William A. McCarty, Jeff King, Jr.
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Patent number: 10298291Abstract: A method and system for communicating audio, video, and/or control signals within a home entertainment system. One or more signals are communicated between an input device and one or more output devices via one or more networks. The output device can include loudspeakers, display devices, and headphones. In some embodiments an output device, for example a center channel loudspeaker, transmits signals to other output devices. For example, the center channel loudspeaker can transmit a combined audio signal and control signal to a remote loudspeaker over a first network and transmit a video signal to a display device over a second network. The display device displays the video signal. The networks can be wireless, wired, infrared, RF, and powerline.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2011Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: William A. McCarty, Yadir Rodriguez
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Patent number: 9819391Abstract: A method and system for communicating audio, video, and/or control signals within a home entertainment system. One or more signals are communicated between an input device and one or more output devices via one or more networks. The output device can include loudspeakers, display devices, and headphones. In some embodiments an output device, for example a center channel loudspeaker, transmits signals to other output devices. For example, the center channel loudspeaker can transmit a combined audio signal and control signal to a remote loudspeaker over a first network and transmit a video signal to a display device over a second network. The display device displays the video signal. The networks can be wireless, wired, infrared, RF, and powerline.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2010Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: William A. McCarty, Yadir Rodriguez
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Patent number: 9695664Abstract: A system for high pressure proppant blending includes at least one high pressure pump coupled to a high pressure flow path, the high pressure flow path entering a wellhead. The system further includes a chamber storing a mixture of proppant and compressed gas. The system also includes a high pressure nozzle. An output of the high pressure nozzle is coupled to the high pressure flow path between the at least one high pressure pump and the wellhead. The chamber is coupled to an input of the high pressure nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2014Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventors: Andres Rodela, Blake Burnette, D. V. Satyanarayana Gupta, William McCarty, Gaurav Agrawal
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Publication number: 20170094433Abstract: A method and system for communicating audio signals between an input device and an output device via a network. The output device can include loudspeakers and headphones. In some embodiments an output device, for example a center channel speaker, transmits audio signals to other output devices. In some embodiments, the output device is coupled to, or combined with, a speaker stand or speaker bracket. The network can be wireless, wired, infrared, RF, and powerline.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2016Publication date: March 30, 2017Inventors: William A. McCarty, Yadir Rodriguez
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Patent number: 9462386Abstract: A method and system for communicating audio signals between an input device and an output device via a network. The output device can include loudspeakers and headphones. In some embodiments an output device, for example a center channel speaker, transmits audio signals to other output devices. In some embodiments, the output device is coupled to, or combined with, a speaker stand or speaker bracket. The network can be wireless, wired, infrared, RF, and powerline.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2012Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: KSC INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: William A. McCarty, Yadir Rodriguez
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Publication number: 20160168941Abstract: A system for high pressure proppant blending includes at least one high pressure pump coupled to a high pressure flow path, the high pressure flow path entering a wellhead. The system further includes a chamber storing a mixture of proppant and compressed gas. The system also includes a high pressure nozzle. An output of the high pressure nozzle is coupled to the high pressure flow path between the at least one high pressure pump and the wellhead. The chamber is coupled to an input of the high pressure nozzle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: ANDRES RODELA, BLAKE BURNETTE, D.V. SATYANARAYANA GUPTA, WILLIAM MCCARTY, GAURAV AGRAWAL
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Patent number: 8554045Abstract: A docking station is configured to receive media in the form of audio and/or video from a portable entertainment device. The docking station transmits the received media to a remote playing device via a wired, wireless, or powerline connection. The media may include a control signal associated with the audio and/or video to control the remote playing device. In certain embodiments, the remote playing device transmits control signals to the docking station to control the portable entertainment device. In certain embodiments, the docking station electrically charges the portable entertainment device.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2005Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: KSC Industries IncorporatedInventors: Eric Brooking, William A. McCarty, Yadir Rodriguez, Jeff King, Jr., Jim Wei
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Patent number: 8485676Abstract: Apparatus for increasing a person's field of view is disclosed. The apparatus includes a mounting base. A receiver is rotatably mounted to the mounting base. A center arm section including a plurality of rigid segments is adjustably mounted at one end to the receiver. The apparatus also includes an upper arm section. A ball and socket connection is included between the upper arm section and the center arm section. The apparatus also includes a plurality of mirrors mounted on the upper arm section.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2010Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Inventor: Donald William McCarty, Jr.
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Patent number: 8270651Abstract: A system and method for mounting modular audio-visual components on a surface such as a wall. In particular, a modular mounting bar may comprise at least one audio-visual module which may be affixed to a rail configured to be attached to a wall at a plurality of locations along the rail and configured to receive a module at a plurality of locations along the rail. A cover or grille may be configured to be attached in front of the modules.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2004Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: KSC Industries, Inc.Inventors: William A. McCarty, Jeff W. King
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Publication number: 20120121104Abstract: A method and system for communicating audio signals between an input device and an output device via a network. The output device can include loudspeakers and headphones. In some embodiments an output device, for example a center channel speaker, transmits audio signals to other output devices. In some embodiments, the output device is coupled to, or combined with, a speaker stand or speaker bracket. The network can be wireless, wired, infrared, RF, and powerline.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2012Publication date: May 17, 2012Applicant: KSC Industries, Inc.Inventors: William A. McCarty, Yadir Rodriguez
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Patent number: 8103009Abstract: A method and system for communicating audio signals between an input device and an output device via a network. The output device can include loudspeakers and headphones. In some embodiments an output device, for example a center channel speaker, transmits audio signals to other output devices. In some embodiments, the output device is coupled to, or combined with, a speaker stand or speaker bracket. The network can be wireless, wired, infrared, RF, and powerline.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2003Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: KSC Industries, Inc.Inventors: William A. McCarty, Yadir Rodriguez
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Publication number: 20110274286Abstract: A method and system for communicating audio, video, and/or control signals within a home entertainment system. A plurality of audio channels is communicated between a wireless transmitter and a wireless receiver. The wireless transmitter is located proximate to a speaker housing. In some embodiments the speaker housing also encloses a center channel loudspeaker. The center channel loudspeaker transmits an audio signal to a remote loudspeaker. An exemplary remote loudspeaker is a subwoofer loudspeaker. The subwoofer loudspeaker provides one or more received audio channels to one or more surround loudspeakers.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2008Publication date: November 10, 2011Applicant: KSC Industries IncorporatedInventors: William McCarty, Jeff King
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Publication number: 20110243354Abstract: A method and system for communicating audio, video, and/or control signals within a home entertainment system. One or more signals are communicated between an input device and one or more output devices via one or more networks. The output device can include loudspeakers, display devices, and headphones. In some embodiments an output device, for example a center channel loudspeaker, transmits signals to other output devices. For example, the center channel loudspeaker can transmit a combined audio signal and control signal to a remote loudspeaker over a first network and transmit a video signal to a display device over a second network. The display device displays the video signal. The networks can be wireless, wired, infrared, RF, and powerline.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2010Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: KSC INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: William McCarty, Yadir Rodriguez
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Publication number: 20110216427Abstract: Apparatus for increasing a person's field of view is disclosed. The apparatus includes a mounting base. A receiver is rotatably mounted to the mounting base. A center arm section including a plurality of rigid segments is adjustably mounted at one end to the receiver. The apparatus also includes an upper arm section. A ball and socket connection is included between the upper arm section and the center arm section. The apparatus also includes a plurality of mirrors mounted on the upper arm section.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2010Publication date: September 8, 2011Inventor: Donald William McCarty, JR.
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Publication number: 20110216914Abstract: A method and system for communicating audio, video, and/or control signals within a home entertainment system. One or more signals are communicated between an input device and one or more output devices via one or more networks. The output device can include loudspeakers, display devices, and headphones. In some embodiments an output device, for example a center channel loudspeaker, transmits signals to other output devices. For example, the center channel loudspeaker can transmit a combined audio signal and control signal to a remote loudspeaker over a first network and transmit a video signal to a display device over a second network. The display device displays the video signal. The networks can be wireless, wired, infrared, RF, and powerline.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2011Publication date: September 8, 2011Applicant: KSC INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: William A. McCarty, Yadir Rodriguez
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Publication number: 20110142267Abstract: A method and system for communicating audio, video, and/or control signals within a home entertainment system. One or more signals are communicated between an input device and one or more output devices via one or more networks. The output device can include loudspeakers, display devices, and headphones. In some embodiments an output device, for example a center channel loudspeaker, transmits signals to other output devices. For example, the center channel loudspeaker can transmit a combined audio signal and control signal to a remote loudspeaker over a first network and transmit a video signal to a display device over a second network. The display device displays the video signal. The networks can be wireless, wired, infrared, RF, and powerline.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2010Publication date: June 16, 2011Applicant: KSC INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: William A. McCarty, Yadir Rodriguez
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Patent number: 7853341Abstract: A method and system for communicating audio, video, and/or control signals within a home entertainment system. One or more signals are communicated between an input device and one or more output devices via one or more networks. The output device can include loudspeakers, display devices, and headphones. In some embodiments an output device, for example a center channel loudspeaker, transmits signals to other output devices. For example, the center channel loudspeaker can transmit a combined audio signal and control signal to a remote loudspeaker over a first network and transmit a video signal to a display device over a second network. The display device displays the video signal. The networks can be wireless, wired, infrared, RF, and powerline.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2004Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: KSC Industries, Inc.Inventors: William A. McCarty, Yadir Rodriguez