Patents by Inventor William Benjamin
William Benjamin 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: 20240157611Abstract: The present invention discloses a method and apparatus for molding a fibrous molded article. An aqueous slurry that contains an amount of water and a plurality of fibers is added to the molding apparatus. First and second molding screens are positioned on a first pressing unit and a second pressing unit, respectively, and include a plurality of openings. The first and second molding screens can include secondary relief features. A pressing chamber sleeve slidably engages with the first pressing unit and the second pressing unit to ensure proper alignment during molding operation. The first and second molding screens at least partially form a void that is intended to receive an amount of the aqueous slurry. The apparatus includes a heat and pressure source that removes at least some of the water from the aqueous slurry and bonds the fibers to one another resulting in the fibrous molded article.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2023Publication date: May 16, 2024Inventors: Maria Intscher-Owrang, Philip Cohen, Joseph Miller, Juliana Marangon Jardim, William Benjamin Montgomery Tew
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Publication number: 20240159193Abstract: A combustion system for a vehicle having an engine includes a hydrogen fuel system having a fuel source providing a hydrogen fuel, a combustor operable to combust the hydrogen fuel to generate combustion gases, and a fuel delivery assembly operable to deliver the hydrogen fuel from the fuel source to the combustor. A first control system has a first update rate and is operable to control one or more operational aspects of the turbine engine. A second control system is in communication with the first control system and the hydrogen fuel system and has a second update rate faster than the first update rate. The second control system is operable to monitor at least one parameter associated with the hydrogen fuel system and output at least one control signal to the hydrogen fuel system to control the delivery or the combustion of the hydrogen fuel.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2022Publication date: May 16, 2024Inventors: Arthur William Sibbach, Michael Anthony Benjamin, Sibtosh Pal, Erich Alois Krammer, Douglas Scott Jacobs, Jacques Paul
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Publication number: 20240158103Abstract: Spacecraft servicing devices or pods and related methods may include a body configured to be deployed from a host spacecraft at a location adjacent a target spacecraft and at least one spacecraft servicing component configured to perform at least one servicing operation on the target spacecraft.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2023Publication date: May 16, 2024Inventors: James Garret Nicholson, Daniel Carl Treachler, Oliver Benjamin Ortiz, James Dulin Reavill, Benjamin Michael Hekman, Robert Bryan Sullivan, Carlos Guillermo Niederstrasser, Mark Lieberbaum, Michael Joseph Glogowski, William A. Llorens, Kenneth Siu-Kin Chow, Peter Michael Cipollo
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Patent number: 11977380Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for a safety system including: selecting an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) command on a controller, the controller comprising a first processor with addressable memory; presenting a first activator and a second activator on a display of the controller for the selected UAV command, wherein the second activator is a slider; and sending the UAV command to a UAV if the first activator and the second activator are selected, the UAV comprising a second processor with addressable memory.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2021Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: AEROVIRONMENT, INC.Inventors: Thaddeus Benjamin Matuszeski, William Arden Lott, Derek Lisoski
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Publication number: 20240141545Abstract: A two-step process is provided for forming large photonic single crystals of about 0.1 millimeter and greater via DNA coated colloidal particles. The two-step process generally include decoupling the nucleation and growth steps. In particular, DNA colloidal particles are partitioned in nanoliter droplets formed in a water in oil emulsion using microfluidics. Once a crystal nucleates within a droplet, depletion of particles occurs as the crystal grows inhibit formation of more crystals within the droplet. A small number of droplets containing these seed crystals are then mixed with droplets containing weak DNA coated colloidal particles. The emulsion is then broken and heated at a temperature effective to cause dissociation of the weak particles while the seeds remain stable. The system is further cooled at a temperature effective that the particles stably adhere to the seed crystals resulting in growth while inhibiting nucleation of new crystals.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: William Benjamin Rogers, Alexander Hensley, William M. Jacobs
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Patent number: 11958256Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of making at least a portion of a garment that includes at least one three-dimensional contour. The disclosed method includes providing a fiber and solvent mixture that includes fibers and a solvent capable to causing a plurality of covalent bonds to be created between the fibers. In many embodiments, the plurality of covalent bonds form when a catalyst, such as heat, is provided to the fiber and solvent mixture. The process can be performed using, for example, either a 3D printer or mold form. The fibers used can be natural, synthetic, or a blend of natural and/or synthetic fibers. The solvent preferably includes ionic salts in water.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Simplifyber, Inc.Inventors: Maria Intscher-Owrang, Philip Cohen, Yee Do Chun, Yizhou Sang, Svena Rui Xin Yu, William Benjamin Montgomery Tew
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Patent number: 11951793Abstract: A method and apparatus for a vehicle suspension system gas spring. In one embodiment, a vehicle suspension system gas spring includes a compressible main gas chamber and an additional volume combinable with the main chamber to change a gas spring rate of the system. In one embodiment, a low friction piston seal is created by a flexible seal member.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2022Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Fox Factory, Inc.Inventors: Mario Galasso, Joshua Benjamin Yablon, Andrew Laird, William M. Becker, Joseph Franklin, Dennis K. Wootten
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Publication number: 20240105300Abstract: A facility for causing the refill of prescriptions is described. The facility conducts a conversational exchange with a person. From the exchange, the facility discerns (1) an intent of refilling a prescription, and (2) an identification of a prescription to be fulfilled. In response to this discerning, the facility causes a pharmacy refill order to be placed on behalf of the person for the identified prescription.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2022Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Wayne T. Foley, Reza Ladchartabi, Michael Lynch, William A. Nagy, Ben Knoechel, Edgardo Gutierrez, Jonathan Becker, Adam Benjamin Smith-Kipnis
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Publication number: 20240098449Abstract: A wireless proximity detection system employs short-range wireless communication to detect the proximity of a user device within a strictly defined wireless zone and as a result trigger a desired action. The proximity detection system may utilize one or more leaky feeders to define the wireless zone and the associated received signal strength(s) detected by the user's wireless device. Alternatively, a compact planar antenna structure coupled with a highly shielded radio transceiver is used to allow a similar precise low-power radio beam to be emitted defining a small location to enable identification of a wireless device such as a smartphone in a given area in front of the device. The planar antenna structure allows a compact and low-cost fabrication method and the use of common printed circuit fabrication methods provide an integrated solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Applicant: Simpello LLCInventors: William Benjamin Robertson, Roger Mabillard, Jean-Samuel Chenard, Xavier Bernard, Craig A. Stoller
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Publication number: 20230409752Abstract: A just in time personal information sharing system employs short-range wireless communication to detect the presence of a user and identify them prior to sharing the user's information. The user stores personally identifying information within their user device and controls which parties it may be shared with. Subsequently when a user is detected within a location using a wireless terminal, the user's presence is verified using a biometric profile, and if confirmed, then the user's personally identifying information is shared with the other transacting party for temporary use in completing a desired transaction. In this manner, no transacting party is required to maintain user information, and in addition, a user controls their own information and its sharing without the need for arduous user input to facilitate the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Applicant: Simpello LLCInventors: William Benjamin Robertson, Aamar Qureshi
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Patent number: 11843988Abstract: A wireless proximity detection system employs short-range wireless communication to detect the proximity of a user device within a strictly defined wireless zone and as a result trigger a desired action. The proximity detection system may utilize one or more leaky feeders to define the wireless zone and the associated received signal strength(s) detected by the user's wireless device. Alternatively, a compact planar antenna structure coupled with a highly shielded radio transceiver is used to allow a similar precise low-power radio beam to be emitted defining a small location to enable identification of a wireless device such as a smartphone in a given area in front of the device. The planar antenna structure allows a compact and low-cost fabrication method and the use of common printed circuit fabrication methods provide an integrated solution.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2020Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: Simpello LLCInventors: William Benjamin Robertson, Roger Mabillard, Jean-Samuel Chenard, Xavier Bernard, Craig A. Stoller
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Publication number: 20230334495Abstract: A wireless device system employs short-range wireless communication to require the local biometric authentication of a user prior to completing a desired transaction. In order to achieve this authentication, a mobile device connects to a local terminal and provides, along with the identifying information, a confirmed biometric profile of the user. At the time the transaction is to be completed, the terminal, which is equipped with a biometric sensor such as a camera, seeks to confirm that the user in the defined zone seeking to make the transaction matches the biometric profile submitted by the user's device. In this manner, the biometric verification is performed entirely by the terminal, independent of the user's phone, and without the need to connect to a centralized (and thus remote) server.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Applicant: Simpello LLCInventor: William Benjamin Robertson
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Patent number: 11704955Abstract: A wireless device system employs short-range wireless communication to require the proximity of a user device to a defined area prior to communicating a request or notification to the wireless user device. The system authenticates a request and the proximity of the user to or within the defined area prior to transmitting a command, request, or notification to the user or a third party. Additionally, the system uses an access node configured to shape the radiation pattern of short-range wireless communications to better determine the position of a user proximate in or around a defined area.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2020Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Simpello LLCInventor: William Benjamin Robertson
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Publication number: 20230153818Abstract: A wireless proximity detection system employs short-range wireless communication implementing circular polarization to detect the proximity of a user device within a strictly defined wireless zone, regardless of its orientation and location on the user, and as a result trigger a desired action. The proximity detection system may utilize one or more patch antennas to define the wireless zone and the associated received signal strength(s) detected by the user's wireless device, as well as a distance-measuring device. A beacon may be utilized to prepare the user's mobile phone for detection as well as other antennas for coordination with the primary short-range antenna. The novel antenna structure allows a compact and low-cost fabrication method and the use of common printed circuit fabrication methods provide an integrated solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2023Publication date: May 18, 2023Applicant: Simpello LLCInventors: William Benjamin Robertson, Jean-Samuel Chenard, Roger Mabillard
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Patent number: 11643206Abstract: An exemplary unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) mountable to a conductor of an aerial power transmission line system includes a body having a rotor system, a motivation system attached to the body to motivate the UAV along the conductor, a battery carried by the body and electrically connected to at least one of the rotor system and the motivation system, a monitoring tool mounted with the body and an inductive coil carried by the body and in electric connection with the battery, wherein the inductive coil is configured to harvest electricity from the aerial power transmission line system and charge the battery.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2022Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.Inventors: Kirk Landon Groninga, Daniel Bryan Robertson, William Benjamin Johns
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Publication number: 20230002047Abstract: An exemplary unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) mountable to a conductor of an aerial power transmission line system includes a body having a rotor system, a motivation system attached to the body to motivate the UAV along the conductor, a battery carried by the body and electrically connected to at least one of the rotor system and the motivation system, a monitoring tool mounted with the body and an inductive coil carried by the body and in electric connection with the battery, wherein the inductive coil is configured to harvest electricity from the aerial power transmission line system and charge the battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Applicant: Textron Innovations Inc.Inventors: Kirk Landon GRONINGA, Daniel Bryan ROBERTSON, William Benjamin JOHNS
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Patent number: 11518512Abstract: An exemplary unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) mountable to a conductor of an aerial power transmission line system includes a body having a rotor system, a motivation system attached to the body to motivate the UAV along the conductor, a battery carried by the body and electrically connected to at least one of the rotor system and the motivation system, a monitoring tool mounted with the body and an inductive coil carried by the body and in electric connection with the battery, wherein the inductive coil is configured to harvest electricity from the aerial power transmission line system and charge the battery.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2020Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.Inventors: Kirk Landon Groninga, Daniel Bryan Robertson, William Benjamin Johns
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Publication number: 20220305548Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for forming an item in a mould using a casting process, typically a counter gravity casting system. Heating assembly, transfer assembly and mould filling assembly can be used in combination. The transfer assembly includes apparatus and method for removing sedimentation from the liquid metal and/or metal alloy received from the heating assembly and extracting the same prior to the metal and/or metal alloy reaching the mould filling assembly at which the same is supplied to fill a cavity of a mould and which, once filled, can be slid to a location to cool and thereby make available the mould filling assembly for the next mould to be filled. This apparatus and method provide an efficient, high throughput system, along with high quality cast items.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2020Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: John Campbell, William Benjamin Shaw
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Publication number: 20220072806Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of making at least a portion of a garment that includes at least one three-dimensional contour. The disclosed method includes providing a fiber and solvent mixture that includes fibers and a solvent capable to causing a plurality of covalent bonds to be created between the fibers. In many embodiments, the plurality of covalent bonds form when a catalyst, such as heat, is provided to the fiber and solvent mixture. The process can be performed using, for example, either a 3D printer or mold form. The fibers used can be natural, synthetic, or a blend of natural and/or synthetic fibers. The solvent preferably includes ionic salts in water.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Inventors: Maria Intscher-Owrang, Philip Cohen, Yee Do Chun, Yizhou Sang, Svena Rui Xin Yu, William Benjamin Montgomery Tew
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Patent number: 11255686Abstract: A device can communicate with a set of devices to obtain input data from a set of data sources. The device can process the input data to determine a state of a first job, of a plurality of jobs, based on the state of the vehicle and the state of the operator of the vehicle. The device can determine, based on the state of the first job, a plurality of estimated times of arrival of the vehicle at two or more downstream jobs, of the plurality of jobs, occurring after the first job. The device can determine, based on the plurality of estimated times of arrival, a set of alerts or a set of response actions relating to the plurality of estimated times of arrival of the vehicle. The device can communicate with at least one customer device to provide the alert or implement the response action.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2018Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.Inventors: Shazib Shaukat, John Zvonar, James Stewart, Jared Klopper, Michael J. Cocks, William Benjamin Joseph Kolodner