Patents by Inventor William A. Sanders
William A. Sanders 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: 11965479Abstract: A rotor lock assembly for locking a rotor of a wind turbine. The rotor lock assembly has at least one relocatable rotor lock. The relocatable rotor lock has a housing, a bushing element, a pin shaft position within the bushing element, and a locking mechanism. The housing includes a mounting portion adapted for mounting to a bearing housing adjacent to a rotor lock plate of the rotor.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2021Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: GE Infrastructure Technology LLCInventors: Brian William Manikas, Paul Howard Davidson, Michael Frederick Sander, Jacob Thomas Hoyt, Jason James Welsh, Kevin L Holmes
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Patent number: 11959889Abstract: An apparatus for testing paving samples includes a base that includes a paving sample tray about the cabinet and configured for translation relative to the cabinet. A roller is configured for imparting compressive forces to a sample carried by the sample tray. An arm is configured for moving the roller from a stowed position to an in-use position where the roller contacts the sample. A cylinder assembly having a piston therein supplies pressure forces to the arm to move the arm from the stowed position to the in-use position, wherein a depth of travel of the arm is limited by the sample. As the sample is compressed, the depth of travel increases. A measurement device is in communication with the cylinder for determining an amount of travel of the arm to thus determine an amount of compression of the sample.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2022Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Troxler Electronic Laboratories Inc.Inventors: Matthew Marchese, William Sanders, Yan Zhang, Robert Ernest Troxler
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Patent number: 11943427Abstract: A display modification system for use with a display device, including a camera operable to capture images of at least a portion of the display device, an image analysis unit operable to derive the value of one or more parameters associated with the display of images by the display device in dependence upon the captured images, a modification determination unit operable to determine a modification to be applied to a content display process associated with the display device, where the modification includes changes to a content rendering process for generating content to be displayed by the display device and/or one or more display settings associated with the display device, and a modification communication unit operable to transmit information identifying the determined modification to one or both of the display device and a processing device operable to render content for display by the display device.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2022Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.Inventors: Matthew William Sanders, Oliver Hume
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Patent number: 11943906Abstract: Described herein is electromagnetic shielding that is configured to attenuate electromagnetic interference (EMI) by at least a threshold amount when the EMI has a frequency within a predefined frequency range. The electromagnetic shielding includes a layer of metal, such as aluminum foil, and a layer of thermoplastic polymer fabric (such as woven polyethylene fabric), where the electromagnetic shielding has several apertures that extend therethrough. The electromagnetic shielding is at least partially draped over electronic equipment that is to be shielded from EMI.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2022Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventor: Jesse William Sanders
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Patent number: 11880501Abstract: A user profile generating system for generating a user profile for use with a processing device operable to display content includes: a head motion tracking unit operable to identify head motion of the user, an eye motion tracking unit operable to identify eye motion of the user, and a profile generating unit operable to generate a user profile comprising head tracking and eye tracking information for the user, where the generated user profile is used to modify interactions between the user and a processing device.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2019Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.Inventors: Patrick John Connor, Richard James Forster, Andrew William Walker, Matthew William Sanders, Jessica Rose Grant, Hans-Werner Gellersen, Ludwig Sidenmark
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Publication number: 20230389245Abstract: Described herein is electromagnetic shielding that is configured to attenuate electromagnetic interference (EMI) by at least a threshold amount when the EMI has a frequency within a predefined frequency range. The electromagnetic shielding includes a layer of metal, such as aluminum foil, and a layer of thermoplastic polymer fabric (such as woven polyethylene fabric), where the electromagnetic shielding has several apertures that extend therethrough. The electromagnetic shielding is at least partially draped over electronic equipment that is to be shielded from EMI.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2022Publication date: November 30, 2023Inventor: Jesse William SANDERS
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Patent number: 11808372Abstract: A rotary disc valve includes a valve housing having an inner surface defining an opening, a first housing port, a second housing port, and a third housing port. A rotary disc valve assembly is disposed within the opening and includes a fixed disc configured to remain stationary and a rotary disc configured to rotate relative to the fixed disc. The fixed disc includes a first flow opening providing selective fluid communication between the first housing port and the second housing port and a second flow opening providing selective fluid communication between the first housing port and the third housing port. The rotary disc defines a flow passage for distributing a fluid through the first flow opening and/or the second flow opening. A co-planar arrangement is maintained between engaging faces of the fixed disc and the rotary disc to form a fluid-tight seal therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2022Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: HANON SYSTEMSInventors: Emma Michelle Grissom, Edward William Sanders, III
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Publication number: 20230289595Abstract: The exemplified methods and systems facilitate the configuration and training of a neural network (e.g., a deep neural network, a convolutional neural network (CNN), etc.), or ensemble(s) thereof, with a biophysical signal data set to ascertain estimate for the presence or non-presence of disease or pathology in a subject as well as to assess and/or classify disease or pathology, including for example in some cases the severity of such disease or pathology, in a subject. In the context of the heart, the methods and systems described herein facilitate the configuration and training of a neural network, or ensemble(s) thereof, with a cardiac signal data set to ascertain estimate for the presence or non-presence of coronary artery disease or coronary pathology.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2023Publication date: September 14, 2023Inventors: Ali Khosousi, Timothy William Fawcett Burton, Horace R. Gillins, Shyamlal Ramchandani, William Sanders, Ian Shadforth
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Patent number: 11729958Abstract: An electromagnetically insulating device includes a body material, an electrically conductive EMI attenuation layer, and a plurality of conductive elements. The body material is substantially planar and flexible. The EMI attenuation layer is positioned inside the body material. The plurality of conductive elements are positioned in the body material. The EMI attenuation layer and the plurality of conductive elements are configured to be electrically connected to an external ground connection.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2022Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventor: Jesse William Sanders
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Publication number: 20230212651Abstract: There is provided a method of detecting the presence of a nucleic acid target sequence in which two oligonucleotides are used to forma three-way junction with the target sequence to allow detection of the target sequence. Alternatively, three oligonucleotides can be used to form a four-way junction with the target sequence to allow detection of the target sequence.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2020Publication date: July 6, 2023Inventors: Rebecca Louise Howard, Kathrin Herbst, Giles Hugo William Sanders
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Patent number: 11638894Abstract: A filter box mounts to an air intake opening of an air handler. The filter box includes an inner shell, insulator, and an outer shell. The inner shell is adapted to confine one or more filters therein. The inner shell defines an airflow channel from a front end opening of the inner shell through the filter(s) to a rear end opening of the inner shell. The outer shell defines a chamber from a front end opening of the outer shell to a rear end opening of the outer shell. The outer shell contains the inner shell in the chamber and the insulator is sandwiched between the outer shell and the inner shell. The inner shell and the outer shell are separated and spaced apart all over by the insulator and the insulator insulates and seals the inner shell from the outer shell.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2020Date of Patent: May 2, 2023Assignee: MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC US, INC.Inventor: William Sanders
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Publication number: 20230127471Abstract: A method of displaying streamed content includes receiving streamed content from a server, decoding the streamed content, outputting the decoded streamed content for display, and estimating a degree of attention of a user on the streamed content, where the decoding step comprises decoding the content to a quality that is dependent upon the estimated degree of attention of the use.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2022Publication date: April 27, 2023Applicant: Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.Inventors: Matthew William Sanders, Justin Lim, Sahin Serdar Kocdemir, Marina Villanueva Barreiro
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Patent number: 11589829Abstract: The exemplified methods and systems facilitate the configuration and training of a neural network (e.g., a deep neural network, a convolutional neural network (CNN), etc.), or ensemble(s) thereof, with a biophysical signal data set to ascertain estimate for the presence or non-presence of disease or pathology in a subject as well as to assess and/or classify disease or pathology, including for example in some cases the severity of such disease or pathology, in a subject. In the context of the heart, the methods and systems described herein facilitate the configuration and training of a neural network, or ensemble(s) thereof, with a cardiac signal data set to ascertain estimate for the presence or non-presence of coronary artery disease or coronary pathology.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2019Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: Analytics For Life Inc.Inventors: Ali Khosousi, Timothy William Fawcett Burton, Horace R. Gillins, Shyamlal Ramchandani, William Sanders, Ian Shadforth
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Publication number: 20230033245Abstract: A display modification system for use with a display device, including a camera operable to capture images of at least a portion of the display device, an image analysis unit operable to derive the value of one or more parameters associated with the display of images by the display device in dependence upon the captured images, a modification determination unit operable to determine a modification to be applied to a content display process associated with the display device, where the modification includes changes to a content rendering process for generating content to be displayed by the display device and/or one or more display settings associated with the display device, and a modification communication unit operable to transmit information identifying the determined modification to one or both of the display device and a processing device operable to render content for display by the display device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2022Publication date: February 2, 2023Applicant: Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.Inventors: Matthew William Sanders, Oliver Hume
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Publication number: 20230029466Abstract: The Pocketed Compression sheath is polyester compressive material formed into an open-ended sheath. Squares of the same type of polyester material are sewn onto the sides of the open-ended sheath to form pockets. The sheath is intended to be slid onto an extremity such as foot. Figure B illustrates a larger version intended to be utilized for the mid to upper leg. The pockets are intended to be place holders for heating packs or ice packs to help minimize swelling and pain in muscles and joints.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2021Publication date: February 2, 2023Inventors: WILLIAM SANDERS, Kizzy Sanders
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Patent number: 11507184Abstract: A head-mountable display (HMD) system includes at least one detector to detect movement of an eye of a user wearing the HMD, control circuitry to detect saccadic movement of the eye in dependence upon the detected movement of the eye, a display unit and a processor to generate images for display to the user by the display unit, in which the control circuitry is configured to control the processor in response to the detected saccadic movement, in which the control circuitry is configured to control the processor to adjust one or more image quality parameters for one or more of the images to be displayed by the display unit during the detected saccadic movement.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2021Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.Inventors: Patrick John Connor, Matthew William Sanders, Mark Jacobus Breugelmans, Maria Chiara Monti
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Publication number: 20220324503Abstract: A carriage for transporting a child comprising: a chassis; a plurality of ground bearing wheels; a detachable cradle for supporting a child; a system for controlling environmental conditions within the cradle, the system having at least one electrical component for altering an environmental condition disposed on or in the cradle and at least one input means for controlling the or each electrical component disposed on or in the chassis. In the first aspect the carriage comprises a connector assembly for detachably mounting the cradle in different configurations wherein the cradle faces away from, or toward, a carriage operator, the connector and co-locating connector providing an electrical connection between the or each electrical component and the control panel in either configuration. In a second aspect, the canopy is movable by an electric motor. In a third aspect, the cradle is pivotable between a reclined and inclined position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2020Publication date: October 13, 2022Inventors: Louise Catherine Sanders, Matthew William Sanders
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Publication number: 20220244154Abstract: An apparatus for testing paving samples includes a base that includes a paving sample tray about the cabinet and configured for translation relative to the cabinet. A roller is configured for imparting compressive forces to a sample carried by the sample tray. An arm is configured for moving the roller from a stowed position to an in-use position where the roller contacts the sample. A cylinder assembly having a piston therein supplies pressure forces to the arm to move the arm from the stowed position to the in-use position, wherein a depth of travel of the arm is limited by the sample. As the sample is compressed, the depth of travel increases. A measurement device is in communication with the cylinder for determining an amount of travel of the arm to thus determine an amount of compression of the sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2022Publication date: August 4, 2022Inventors: Matthew MARCHESE, William SANDERS, Yan ZHANG, Robert Ernest Troxler
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Publication number: 20220148253Abstract: An image rendering system for generating one or more images of a virtual environment, the system comprising an object identifying unit operable to identify one or more objects in the virtual environment, and to identify one or more rendering parameters associated with each object, and a rendering unit operable to render an image comprising one or more of the identified objects in accordance with the corresponding rendering parameter, wherein the rendering parameter specifies a respective minimum level of detail with which the object is to be rendered.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2021Publication date: May 12, 2022Applicant: Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.Inventors: Matthew William Sanders, Maurizio Cerrato, Patrick John Connor, Mark Jacobus Breugelmans, Jessica Rose Grant
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Patent number: 11307124Abstract: An apparatus for testing paving samples includes a base that includes a paving sample tray about the cabinet and configured for translation relative to the cabinet. A roller is configured for imparting compressive forces to a sample carried by the sample tray. An arm is configured for moving the roller from a stowed position to an in-use position where the roller contacts the sample. A cylinder assembly having a piston therein supplies pressure forces to the arm to move the arm from the stowed position to the in-use position, wherein a depth of travel of the arm is limited by the sample. As the sample is compressed, the depth of travel increases. A measurement device is in communication with the cylinder for determining an amount of travel of the arm to thus determine an amount of compression of the sample.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2019Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: TROXLER ELECTRONIC LABORATORIES, INC.Inventors: Matthew Marchese, William Sanders, Yan Zhang, Robert Ernest Troxler