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).

  • Publication number: 20240109378
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Adam William Birdsall, Jing Xue, Mirko Aurelio Ledda, Cary Duane Marr, Brian Richard Morris, Micah John Thorn
  • Patent number: 11865875
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: Adam William Birdsall, Wesley Conyers Clark
  • Publication number: 20220055422
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2020
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: Adam William Birdsall, Wesley Conyers Clark
  • Patent number: 7381434
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: HerbalScience LLC
    Inventors: Robert T. Gow, Brian Pierce, John Pierce, William Birdsall
  • Publication number: 20070110225
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2005
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Inventors: David Leventhal, William Birdsall, Edward Currie
  • Publication number: 20060251715
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventors: Robert Gow, John Pierce, Brian Pierce, William Birdsall
  • Publication number: 20060251742
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2006
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventors: Robert Gow, John Pierce, Brian Pierce, William Birdsall
  • Patent number: 7105185
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: HerbalScience, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Gow, John Pierce, Brian Pierce, William Birdsall
  • Patent number: 7037524
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: HerbalScience, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Gow, John Pierce, Brian Pierce, William Birdsall
  • Patent number: 7029707
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: HerbalScience, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Gow, John Pierce, Brian Pierce, William Birdsall
  • Patent number: 7001620
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: Herbal Science, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Gow, John Pierce, Brian Pierce, William Birdsall
  • Publication number: 20040202731
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2004
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventors: Robert T. Gow, Brian Pierce, John Pierce, William Birdsall
  • Publication number: 20040202730
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2003
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventors: Robert Gow, John Pierce, Brian Pierce, William Birdsall
  • Publication number: 20040202738
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2004
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventors: Robert T. Gow, Brian Pierce, John Pierce, William Birdsall
  • Publication number: 20040081664
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2002
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Inventors: Robert Gow, John Pierce, Brian Pierce, William Birdsall
  • Publication number: 20040072897
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2002
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventors: Robert Gow, John Pierce, Brian Pierce, William Birdsall
  • Publication number: 20040071794
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventors: Robert Gow, John Pierce, Brian Pierce, William Birdsall
  • Publication number: 20030099756
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2002
    Publication date: May 29, 2003
    Inventors: Robert Gow, John Pierce, Brian Pierce, William Birdsall