Patents by Inventor William Birdsall
William Birdsall 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: 20240109378Abstract: A modular tire pressure leak detection system includes a tire that supports a vehicle and a sensor unit mounted on the tire. The sensor unit detects real-time tire parameters inside the tire and transmits the parameters to a processor. A plurality of modules are in electronic communication with the processor. The plurality of modules include a pre-processing module that receives the parameters and applies a set of operations to generate pressure time series data, a leak detection module that receives the pressure time series data and determines a leak rate of the tire, and a post-processing module that receives the leak rate of the tire and analyzes the leak rate of the tire with determinations from a plurality of conditions. A leak alert is issued by the post-processing module based upon the analysis of the leak rate of the tire and the determinations from the plurality of conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Adam William Birdsall, Jing Xue, Mirko Aurelio Ledda, Cary Duane Marr, Brian Richard Morris, Micah John Thorn
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Patent number: 11865875Abstract: A tire high temperature forecasting system includes at least one tire that supports a vehicle, and at least one sensor mounted on the tire for measuring a temperature of the tire. An electronic memory capacity is in a unit mounted on the tire for storing tire identification information. A processor is in electronic communication with the sensor and the electronic memory capacity, in which the processor receives and correlates the measured temperature, a time of the temperature measurement, and the tire identification information. Transmission means transmit the measured temperature, a time of the temperature measurement, and the tire identification information to a remote processor. The remote processor executes a forecasting model, and the forecasting model generates a forecast estimate. If the forecast estimate includes a predicted high temperature that is greater than a predetermined high temperature threshold for the tire, an alert is generated by the forecasting model.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2020Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber CompanyInventors: Adam William Birdsall, Wesley Conyers Clark
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Publication number: 20220055422Abstract: A tire high temperature forecasting system includes at least one tire that supports a vehicle, and at least one sensor mounted on the tire for measuring a temperature of the tire. An electronic memory capacity is in a unit mounted on the tire for storing tire identification information. A processor is in electronic communication with the sensor and the electronic memory capacity, in which the processor receives and correlates the measured temperature, a time of the temperature measurement, and the tire identification information. Transmission means transmit the measured temperature, a time of the temperature measurement, and the tire identification information to a remote processor. The remote processor executes a forecasting model, and the forecasting model generates a forecast estimate. If the forecast estimate includes a predicted high temperature that is greater than a predetermined high temperature threshold for the tire, an alert is generated by the forecasting model.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2020Publication date: February 24, 2022Inventors: Adam William Birdsall, Wesley Conyers Clark
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Patent number: 7381434Abstract: This invention comprises methods and compositions of Areca catechu . Methods of the present invention comprise extracting plant material of Areca catechu so that compositions having characteristics different from those of native plant materials are obtained. Compositions comprising food aids and other dietary supplements are also taught.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2004Date of Patent: June 3, 2008Assignee: HerbalScience LLCInventors: Robert T. Gow, Brian Pierce, John Pierce, William Birdsall
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Publication number: 20070110225Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are provided for accelerating the throughput and or reducing the power consumption of symmetric cryptography algorithms. Certain computations of a symmetric encryption or decryption algorithm are performed during a first phase, the results are saved to memory, and the results are retrieved to encode data during a second phase. If the first phase is implemented while the battery is being charged and the second phase is implemented while the system runs on battery power, the battery life is significantly extended compared to the battery life when all phases are implemented using solely battery power.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2005Publication date: May 17, 2007Inventors: David Leventhal, William Birdsall, Edward Currie
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Publication number: 20060251715Abstract: A method of producing a processed kava product involves using an extraction solvent, such as liquid CO2, to preferentially extract different kavalactones from the source material at different rates. By controlling the extraction parameters and stopping the extraction before all of the kavalactones have been extracted or allowing the extracted kavalactones to be preferentially precipitated in one or more collection environments, a processed kava product can be produced that has a kavalactone distribution profile that can differ substantially from that of the source material. As a result, roots from a less desirable kava cultivar can be used to produce a processed kava product which has a kavalactone distribution profile that is similar to that of a highly desired cultivar. The kava paste can be further processed to produce a dry flowable powder suitable for use in, e.g., a tableting formula. A rapid dissolve tablet formulation for use in the delivery of kavalactones and other botanicals is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2006Publication date: November 9, 2006Inventors: Robert Gow, John Pierce, Brian Pierce, William Birdsall
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Publication number: 20060251742Abstract: The present invention is a method for enhancing the efficacy of an active ingredient in a human comprising: administering to said human a product comprising: a kavalactone component and an active ingredient, wherein said active ingredient is selected from the group consisting of a therapeutic, a pharmaceutical, a nutraceutical and a botanical, and wherein said kavalactone component comprises a methysticin component, a dihydromethysticin component, a desmethoxyyangonin component, a yangonin component, a dihydrokavain component, and a kavain component, and wherein said kavalactone component is between about 0.1% to about 75%, by mass, of said product.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2006Publication date: November 9, 2006Inventors: Robert Gow, John Pierce, Brian Pierce, William Birdsall
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Patent number: 7105185Abstract: A method of producing a processed kava product involves using an extraction solvent, such as liquid CO2, to preferentially extract different kavalactones from the source material at different rates. By controlling the extraction parameters and stopping the extraction before all of the kavalactones have been extracted or allowing the extracted kavalactones to be preferentially precipitated in one or more collection environments, a processed kava product can be produced that has a kavalactone distribution profile that can differ substantially from that of the source material. As a result, roots from a less desirable kava cultivar can be used to produce a processed kava product which has a kavalactone distribution profile that is similar to that of a highly desired cultivar. A material having a preferred kavalactone distribution profile is also disclosed. The kava paste can be further processed to produce a dry flowable powder suitable for use in, e.g., a tableting formula.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2002Date of Patent: September 12, 2006Assignee: HerbalScience, LLCInventors: Robert Gow, John Pierce, Brian Pierce, William Birdsall
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Patent number: 7037524Abstract: A method of producing a processed kava product involves using an extraction solvent, such as liquid CO2, to preferentially extract different kavalactones from the source material at different rates. By controlling the extraction parameters and stopping the extraction before all of the kavalactones have been extracted or allowing the extracted kavalactones to be preferentially precipitated in one or more collection environments, a processed kava product can be produced that has a kavalactone distribution profile that can differ substantially from that of the source material. As a result, roots from a less desirable kava cultivar can be used to produce a processed kava product which has a kavalactone distribution profile that is similar to that of a highly desired cultivar. The kava paste can be further processed to produce a dry flowable powder suitable for use in, e.g., a tableting formula. A rapid dissolve tablet formulation for use in the delivery of kavalactones and other botanicals is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2002Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignee: HerbalScience, LLCInventors: Robert Gow, John Pierce, Brian Pierce, William Birdsall
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Patent number: 7029707Abstract: A method of producing a processed kava product involves using an extraction solvent, such as liquid CO2, to preferentially extract different kavalactones from the source material at different rates. By controlling the extraction parameters and stopping the extraction before all of the kavalactones have been extracted or allowing the extracted kavalactones to be preferentially precipitated in one or more collection environments, a processed kava product can be produced that has a kavalactone distribution profile that can differ substantially from that of the source material. As a result, roots from a less desirable kava cultivar can be used to produce a processed kava product which has a kavalactone distribution profile that is similar to that of a highly desired cultivar. The kava paste can be further processed to produce a dry flowable powder suitable for use in, e.g., a tableting formula. A rapid dissolve tablet formulation for use in the delivery of kavalactones is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2002Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Assignee: HerbalScience, LLCInventors: Robert Gow, John Pierce, Brian Pierce, William Birdsall
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Patent number: 7001620Abstract: The present invention is a method for enhancing the efficacy of an active ingredient in a human comprising: administering to said human a product comprising: a kavalactone component and an active ingredient, wherein said active ingredient is selected from the group consisting of a therapeutic, a pharmaceutical, a nutraceutical and a botanical, and wherein said kavalactone component comprises a methysticin component, a dihydromethysticin component, a desmethoxyyangonin component, a yangonin component, a dihydrokavain component, and a kavain component, and wherein said kavalactone component is between about 0.1% to about 75%, by mass, of said product.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2003Date of Patent: February 21, 2006Assignee: Herbal Science, LLCInventors: Robert Gow, John Pierce, Brian Pierce, William Birdsall
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Publication number: 20040202731Abstract: This invention is related to methods and compositions comprising rosmarinic acid. More specifically, the present invention comprises compositions comprising borneol, rosmarinic acid and at least one ginsenoside.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2004Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventors: Robert T. Gow, Brian Pierce, John Pierce, William Birdsall
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Publication number: 20040202730Abstract: This invention is related to an improved composition for treating heart conditions. More specifically, the present invention is related to an improved composition for treating heart conditions containing borneol, rosmarinic acid and a ginsenoside selected from the group consisting of ginsenoside Rg1 and ginsenoside Rb1.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2003Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventors: Robert Gow, John Pierce, Brian Pierce, William Birdsall
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Publication number: 20040202738Abstract: This invention comprises methods and compositions of areca catechu. Methods of the present invention comprise extracting plant material of areca catechu so that compositions having characteristics different from those of native plant materials are obtained. Compositions comprising food aids and other dietary supplements are also taught.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2004Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventors: Robert T. Gow, Brian Pierce, John Pierce, William Birdsall
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Publication number: 20040081664Abstract: A method of producing a processed kava product involves using an extraction solvent, such as liquid CO2, to preferentially extract different kavalactones from the source material at different rates. By controlling the extraction parameters and stopping the extraction before all of the kavalactones have been extracted or allowing the extracted kavalactones to be preferentially precipitated in one or more collection environments, a processed kava product can be produced that has a kavalactone distribution profile that can differ substantially from that of the source material. As a result, roots from a less desirable kava cultivar can be used to produce a processed kava product which has a kavalactone distribution profile that is similar to that of a highly desired cultivar. The kava paste can be further processed to produce a dry flowable powder suitable for use in, e.g., a tableting formula. A rapid dissolve tablet formulation for use in the delivery of kavalactones and other botanicals is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2002Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventors: Robert Gow, John Pierce, Brian Pierce, William Birdsall
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Publication number: 20040072897Abstract: A method of producing a processed kava product involves using an extraction solvent, such as liquid CO2, to preferentially extract different kavalactones from the source material at different rates. By controlling the extraction parameters and stopping the extraction before all of the kavalactones have been extracted or allowing the extracted kavalactones to be preferentially precipitated in one or more collection environments, a processed kava product can be produced that has a kavalactone distribution profile that can differ substantially from that of the source material. As a result, roots from a less desirable kava cultivar can be used to produce a processed kava product which has a kavalactone distribution profile that is similar to that of a highly desired cultivar. A material having a preferred kavalactone distribution profile is also disclosed. The kava paste can be further processed to produce a dry flowable powder suitable for use in, e.g., a tableting formula.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2002Publication date: April 15, 2004Inventors: Robert Gow, John Pierce, Brian Pierce, William Birdsall
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Publication number: 20040071794Abstract: The present invention is a method for enhancing the efficacy of an active ingredient in a human comprising: administering to said human a product comprising: a kavalactone component and an active ingredient, wherein said active ingredient is selected from the group consisting of a therapeutic, a pharmaceutical, a nutraceutical and a botanical, and wherein said kavalactone component comprises a methysticin component, a dihydromethysticin component, a desmethoxyyangonin component, a yangonin component, a dihydrokavain component, and a kavain component, and wherein said kavalactone component is between about 0.1% to about 75%, by mass, of said product.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2003Publication date: April 15, 2004Inventors: Robert Gow, John Pierce, Brian Pierce, William Birdsall
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Publication number: 20030099756Abstract: A method of producing a processed kava product involves using an extraction solvent, such as liquid CO2, to preferentially extract different kavalactones from the source material at different rates. By controlling the extraction parameters and stopping the extraction before all of the kavalactones have been extracted or allowing the extracted kavalactones to be preferentially precipitated in one or more collection environments, a processed kava product can be produced that has a kavalactone distribution profile that can differ substantially from that of the source material. As a result, roots from a less desirable kava cultivar can be used to produce a processed kava product which has a kavalactone distribution profile that is similar to that of a highly desired cultivar. The kava paste can be further processed to produce a dry flowable powder suitable for use in, e.g., a tableting formula. A rapid dissolve tablet formulation for use in the delivery of kavalactones is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2002Publication date: May 29, 2003Inventors: Robert Gow, John Pierce, Brian Pierce, William Birdsall