Patents by Inventor William Albert
William Albert 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: 20240178691Abstract: A charger including a charging interface and a converter coupled to the charging interface. The converter includes a first plurality of switching transistors coupled to the charging interface and a transformer including a primary winding, a secondary winding, and an auxiliary winding. The primary winding is coupled to the first plurality of switching transistors. A second plurality of switching transistors is coupled between the secondary winding and a battery interface. An auxiliary system interface is coupled to the auxiliary winding. A controller is configured to control the first plurality of switching transistors and the second plurality of switching transistors to generate a first signal at the battery interface and a second signal at the auxiliary system interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2024Publication date: May 30, 2024Inventors: Hamidreza Hafezinasab, William Albert Stinnett
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Patent number: 11983662Abstract: A process for verifying an item deposit via a smart drop box. The process includes an item receptacle, a processor in communication with the item receptacle, a scanning device, and a database. The item receptacle is configured to receive an item from a user, scan the item, and generate item information. The processor is configured to compare the item information generated with identified item information from the database. If the information generated matches the information from the database, the item is accepted. In some embodiments, the deposit verification includes a printed receipt and/or an electronic verification.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2021Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: United States Postal ServiceInventors: William Albert Tartal, Gabriel Michael Yessin, Dominique Danielle Strothers, Joram Shenhar, Joel Locknauth Dewnandan, Terry Martin Gingell, James Edmund Matthews
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Patent number: 11974687Abstract: An intelligent item receptacle, system, and method for providing supplemental media content in response to depositing an item having media indicia disposed thereon. An intelligent item receptacle includes an item receptacle securely enclosing an interior volume, an item sensor configured to detect an inserted item, a camera within the interior volume configured to capture an image of the item, and an output configured to play audio or visual content to bystanders outside the item receptacle. Processing circuitry within the item receptacle analyzes the image to determine if the media indicia are present on the item and, if present, causes the output to play the audio or visual content associated with the media indicia.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2023Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: United States Postal ServiceInventors: William Albert Tartal, Gabriel Michael Yessin, Mihae Mukaida, Matthew Anthony Borgatti, John David Cranor, III, Nathan Lachenmyer
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Publication number: 20240127367Abstract: A crop prediction system performs various machine learning operations to predict crop production and to identify a set of farming operations that, if performed, optimize crop production. The crop prediction system uses crop prediction models trained using various machine learning operations based on geographic and agronomic information. Responsive to receiving a request from a grower, the crop prediction system can access information representation of a portion of land corresponding to the request, such as the location of the land and corresponding weather conditions and soil composition. The crop prediction system applies one or more crop prediction models to the access information to predict a crop production and identify an optimized set of farming operations for the grower to perform.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: David Patrick Perry, Geoffrey Albert von Maltzahn, Robert Berendes, Eric Michael Jeck, Barry Loyd Knight, Rachel Ariel Raymond, Ponsi Trivisvavet, Justin Y H Wong, Neal Hitesh Rajdev, Marc-Cedric Joseph Meunier, Casey James Leist, Pranav Ram Tadi, Andrea Lee Flaherty, Charles David Brummitt, Naveen Neil Sinha, Jordan Lambert, Jonathan Hennek, Carlos Becco, Mark Allen, Daniel Bachner, Fernando Derossi, Ewan Lamont, Rob Lowenthal, Dan Creagh, Steve Abramson, Ben Allen, Jyoti Shankar, Chris Moscardini, Jeremy Crane, David Weisman, Gerard Keating, Lauren Moores, William Pate
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Patent number: 11953264Abstract: A method of manufacturing ceramic tape includes a step of directing a tape of partially-sintered ceramic into a furnace. The tape is partially-sintered such that grains of the ceramic are fused to one another yet the tape still includes at least 10% porosity by volume, where the porosity refers to volume of the tape unoccupied by the ceramic. The method further includes steps of conveying the tape through the furnace and further sintering the tape as the tape is conveyed through the furnace. The porosity of the tape decreases during the further sintering step.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2023Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: Michael Edward Badding, William Joseph Bouton, Jacqueline Leslie Brown, Timothy Joseph Curry, Roman E Hurny, Lanrik Wayne Kester, Thomas Dale Ketcham, John Albert Olenick, Kathleen Ritter Olenick, Jeremy Paananen, Thomas Silverblatt, Dell Joseph St Julien, Viswanathan Venkateswaran, Nathan Michael Zink
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Publication number: 20240108711Abstract: The invention is related to multivalent immunogenic compositions comprising more than one S. pneumoniae polysaccharide protein conjugates, wherein each of the conjugates comprises a polysaccharide from an S. pneumoniae serotype conjugated to a carrier protein, wherein the serotypes of S. pneumoniae are as defined herein. Also provided are methods for inducing a protective immune response in a human patient comprising administering the multivalent immunogenic compositions of the invention to the patient. The multivalent immunogenic compositions are useful for providing protection against S. pneumoniae infection and diseases caused by S. pneumoniae. The compositions of the invention are also useful as part of treatment regimes that provide complementary protection for patients that have been vaccinated with a multivalent vaccine indicated for the prevention of pneumococcal disease.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLCInventors: William J. Smith, Patrick McHugh, Michael Albert Winters, Julie M. Skinner, Jian He, Luwy Musey, Chitrananda Abeygunawardana, Yadong Adam Cui, Michael J. Kosinski
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Patent number: 11930060Abstract: Embodiments are directed to verifying performance and operation of live services. Applications operative in a computing environment and directed to a plurality of organizations may be provided such that the applications include data associated with different organizations. Templates that declare template objects may be provided such that the template objects may be directed to verifying features of the applications. Data associated with the organization may be provided based on the template objects. Verification objects may be generated based on the template objects and the provided data. The verification objects may be employed to verify the features of the applications based on verification conditions and the provided data. Reports that include results based on verification conditions and the provided data may be provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2023Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: DexCare, Inc.Inventors: Chandler Boone Ferry, Robert Albert Wlodarczyk, William Tomer, Jeffrey Alan Herold
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Patent number: 11929632Abstract: A charger including a charging interface and a converter coupled to the charging interface. The converter includes a first plurality of switching transistors coupled to the charging interface and a transformer including a primary winding, a secondary winding, and an auxiliary winding. The primary winding is coupled to the first plurality of switching transistors. A second plurality of switching transistors is coupled between the secondary winding and a battery interface. An auxiliary system interface is coupled to the auxiliary winding. A controller is configured to control the first plurality of switching transistors and the second plurality of switching transistors to generate a first signal at the battery interface and a second signal at the auxiliary system interface.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: LiveWire EV, LLCInventors: Hamidreza Hafezinasab, William Albert Stinnett
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Publication number: 20240073180Abstract: Systems and methods for the dynamic selection of IP address in email platforms, and the synchronization of hostnames and IP addresses in such platforms, are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Bryan Adam Joyner, Patrick Stephen Trantham, Mark Albert Mackenzie, John French Kalan, William Scott Henderson
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Publication number: 20240054828Abstract: Locking systems and devices and methods for using the systems and devices are provided. A locking system may include a receptacle having a lock and an electronic credential. If the electronic credential is brought into proximity of the receptacle, then a key can be used to open the lock. The electronic credential can be incorporated into a vehicle or into a handheld device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2023Publication date: February 15, 2024Inventors: William Albert Tartal, Gabriel Michael Yessin, Robert E. Dalton, JR.
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Publication number: 20240029489Abstract: Embodiments of a system and method for using a mobile device to assist with the efficient and secure delivery of item. The mobile device can assist an item deliver to lock or unlock secure item delivery receptacles. The mobile device can also notify an item deliverer about particular delivery conditions associated with particular delivery endpoints. The mobile device can further help the item deliverer to determine whether or not he or she is delivering the item to the correct location.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2023Publication date: January 25, 2024Inventors: Charles P. McLellan, Gabriel Michael Yessin, William Albert Tartal
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Patent number: 11877680Abstract: Systems are disclosed for producing audio that is audible outside a collection box for delivery items, the collection box including a user-operated door. The system can include a trigger device, a sensor, an audio transducer that generates the produced audio from an audio signal, an audio chip and one or more processors. The sensor can detect the trigger device when the trigger device is in close proximity, and the one or more processors can be operably connected to the sensor and to the audio chip, where the one or more processors signal the audio chip to send the audio signal to the audio transducer. The one or more processors can further receive and record a status signal indicating that the door is in an opened state. Systems can further include an environmental sensor that measures environmental information.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2023Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICEInventors: Gabriel Michael Yessin, William Albert Tartal, Joram Shenhar, Joel Dewnandan
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Patent number: 11871862Abstract: A retractable arm device, system, and method with a locking mechanism for preventing items placed in a device or receptacle from getting stuck, damaged, or torn. The retractable arm includes an inner tube, a pawl, and an outer tube surrounding the inner tube. The inner tube slides within the outer tube and the pawl preventing the retractable arm from moving into an extended position under particular conditions. The retractable arm may be placed in a receptacle for items to prevent the door from being reopened before the door is fully closed.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2022Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: United States Postal ServiceInventors: Joram Shenhar, Joel Locknauth Dewnandan, William Albert Tartal
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Publication number: 20230407672Abstract: A lock can include attack-resistant and/or weather-resistant features. Attack-resistant features can include a sacrificial link between a locking mechanism and an external keyway covering an exterior face of the locking mechanism. The sacrificial link can break during a torque attack on the lock such that the full force of the torque attack is not applied to the locking mechanism. Weather-resistant features can include drain openings in one or more housing components external to the locking mechanism to facilitate drainage of liquid matter from the lock before the liquid matter reaches the locking mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: William Albert Tartal, Donald Eugene Irwin
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Patent number: 11842589Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods of locking a lockable volume. The lock may comprise a bolt and a slider. The slider moves linearly to move the bolt in position to engage a securement feature. The engagement of the bolt with the securement feature secures the securement feature, thereby locking the door to which the securement feature is attached.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2022Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: United States Postal ServiceInventors: William Albert Tartal, Gabriel Michael Yessin
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Publication number: 20230393335Abstract: A photonic integrated circuit includes a waveguide that receive photons from an optical fiber and directs the photons in a loop formed by the waveguide. The circuit also includes one or more of a variable optical attenuator and configured to adjust a number of the photons between a key level and one or more decoy levels, an intensity modulator coupled with the waveguide and configured to adjust a number of the photons between a key level and a decoy level, and a phase shifter coupled with the waveguide and configured to change a phase of the photons. The waveguide is configured to direct one or more of the photons back out of the optical fiber after the one or more of the photons has passed through the loop formed by the waveguide with a polarization state of the one or more of the photons rotated by 90°.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2021Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventors: William Albert Challener, Stephen Francis Bush
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Patent number: 11832749Abstract: A lockout device for an opening of a collection box, such as a postal collection box. The lockout device can include a cover sized to block the opening to prevent access to the contents of the collection box through the opening. In one example, the cover can be assembled over the opening and a locking pin can be inserted through apertures in the lateral sides of the opening walls and lateral sides of the cover. The locking pin can be lock in place using a lock and lock guard. In another example, the cover includes an internal extension assembly with clamping mechanisms that can engage with the lateral sides of the opening.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2021Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: United States Postal ServiceInventors: William Albert Tartal, Joram Shenhar, Joel Locknauth Dewnandan
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Patent number: 11804085Abstract: Locking systems and devices and methods for using the systems and devices are provided. A locking system may include a receptacle having a lock and an electronic credential. If the electronic credential is brought into proximity of the receptacle, then a key can be used to open the lock. The electronic credential can be incorporated into a vehicle or into a handheld device.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2021Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: United States Postal ServiceInventors: William Albert Tartal, Gabriel Michael Yessin, Robert E. Dalton, Jr.
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Patent number: 11796382Abstract: An apparatus for sensing acoustic energy in a borehole penetrating the earth includes an optical interrogator and a sensing optical fiber having a length Ls optically coupled to the optical interrogator and configured to sense the acoustic energy to provide sensed acoustic data. The apparatus also includes a reference optical fiber having a length Lr optically coupled to the optical interrogator to provide reference data, wherein the optical interrogator corrects the sensed acoustic data using the reference data to provide corrected sensed acoustic data.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2019Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: BAKER HUGHES OILFIELD OPERATIONS LLCInventors: William Albert Johnston, Alexander Michael Barry
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Patent number: 11761233Abstract: A lock can include attack-resistant and/or weather-resistant features. Attack-resistant features can include a sacrificial link between a locking mechanism and an external keyway covering an exterior face of the locking mechanism. The sacrificial link can break during a torque attack on the lock such that the full force of the torque attack is not applied to the locking mechanism. Weather-resistant features can include drain openings in one or more housing components external to the locking mechanism to facilitate drainage of liquid matter from the lock before the liquid matter reaches the locking mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2020Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: United States Postal ServiceInventors: William Albert Tartal, Donald Eugene Irwin