Patents by Inventor William Fields
William Fields 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: 20240157167Abstract: Magnetic particle actuating systems may include a magnet system configured to generate a magnetic field that includes a field-free region. A corresponding control system can be configured to control the magnet system to create a field-free region at least partially matching a target region. An excitation system can be configured to generate an excitation field to cause actuation of magnetic nanoparticles in an actuation region.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2023Publication date: May 16, 2024Applicant: Magnetic Insight, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Westbook Hensley, Matthias Weber, Elaine Yuiyi Yu, Robert Blayne Kettlewell, Kyle David Fields, Patrick William Goodwill
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Patent number: 11970180Abstract: Vehicles may have autonomous capabilities that permit the vehicle to navigate according to varying levels of participation by a human operator. A human operator may be associated with a driving capability profile and the environment surrounding a vehicle may be associated with an environmental risk profile. A vehicle, or another party in communication with a vehicle, may determine whether, based on the human operator's driving capability profile and the environmental risk profile, it is likely that the vehicle will be navigated more safely if there is a change to the vehicle's autonomous capabilities and a corresponding change to the human operator's driving responsibilities. If it is determined that a change in autonomous vehicle capability is likely to increase safe navigation of the vehicle, an insurer may offer an insurance premium cost reduction if the human operator agrees to the proposed change in autonomous capabilities.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2018Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANYInventors: Brian Mark Fields, Leo Nelson Chan, Kristopher Keith Gaudin, Aaron Williams
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Patent number: 11837036Abstract: Disclosed embodiments provide an integrated access control system. The integrated access control system includes both credential reader functionality and door controller functionality in the same package. In embodiments, the circuitry is miniaturized to fit within a standard “single gang” box such as those used for a standard light switch or receptacle. In this way, the integrated access control system of disclosed embodiments installs easily and unobtrusively in standard sized openings. To operate in a confined area such as a single gang box enclosure, a variety of thermal management and power management techniques are employed to provide reliable operation.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2020Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Inventors: Hugo Wendling, Michael T. Conlin, Daniel William Field, Michael William Malone, Taylor Schmidt
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Patent number: 11173437Abstract: A system for further filtering a liquid extract material after an initial extraction process. In an embodiment, the system includes a semi-rigid filter cup that is substantially cylindrical, the filter cup having a top and a bottom, wherein the top is oriented to receive filter media prior to a filtration process, and material to be filtered during the filtration process. The filter cup includes an integrated deformable flange at the top of the filter cup, an integrated top o-ring that is integrated into the top of the integrated deformable flange and an integrated bottom o-ring that is integrated into the bottom of the integrated deformable flange.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2021Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Inventor: Casey William Field
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Publication number: 20210138375Abstract: A system for further filtering a liquid extract material after an initial extraction process. In an embodiment, the system includes a semi-rigid filter cup that is substantially cylindrical, the filter cup having a top and a bottom, wherein the top is oriented to receive filter media prior to a filtration process, and material to be filtered during the filtration process. The filter cup includes an integrated deformable flange at the top of the filter cup, an integrated top o-ring that is integrated into the top of the integrated deformable flange and an integrated bottom o-ring that is integrated into the bottom of the integrated deformable flange.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2021Publication date: May 13, 2021Inventor: Casey William Field
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Patent number: 10916078Abstract: Disclosed embodiments provide an integrated access control system. The integrated access control system includes both credential reader functionality and door controller functionality in the same package. In embodiments, the circuitry is miniaturized to fit within a standard “single gang” box such as those used for a standard light switch or receptacle. In this way, the integrated access control system of disclosed embodiments installs easily and unobtrusively in standard sized openings. To operate in a confined area such as a single gang box enclosure, a variety of thermal management and power management techniques are employed to provide reliable operation.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2019Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Inventors: Hugo Wendling, Michael T. Conlin, Daniel William Field, Michael William Malone, Taylor Schmidt
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Publication number: 20210016206Abstract: A filtration vessel, having within constituent filter media is formed using plastic injection molding to meet the interior specifications of a high-pressure filtration encasement system while remaining a separate replaceable component. The encasement system supports and encases walls of the filtration vessel enabling the vessel to be designed with sufficient strength and resiliency to form a seal and constrain filter media prior to and after use without necessitating construction to endure independent high-pressure operations. The bottom or base of the vessel includes a plurality of holes through which the filtrate may flow. Interposed between the base of the vessel and the filter media is a semi-permeable barrier imbedded into the injection molded walls and base of the vessel. The barrier prevents residue from contaminating the filtrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2020Publication date: January 21, 2021Inventor: Casey William Field
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Publication number: 20200342698Abstract: Disclosed embodiments provide an integrated access control system. The integrated access control system includes both credential reader functionality and door controller functionality in the same package. In embodiments, the circuitry is miniaturized to fit within a standard “single gang” box such as those used for a standard light switch or receptacle. In this way, the integrated access control system of disclosed embodiments installs easily and unobtrusively in standard sized openings. To operate in a confined area such as a single gang box enclosure, a variety of thermal management and power management techniques are employed to provide reliable operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2020Publication date: October 29, 2020Inventors: Hugo Wendling, Michael T. Conlin, Daniel William Field, Michael William Malone, Taylor Schmidt
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Publication number: 20200312065Abstract: Disclosed embodiments provide an integrated access control system. The integrated access control system includes both credential reader functionality and door controller functionality in the same package. In embodiments, the circuitry is miniaturized to fit within a standard “single gang” box such as those used for a standard light switch or receptacle. In this way, the integrated access control system of disclosed embodiments installs easily and unobtrusively in standard sized openings. To operate in a confined area such as a single gang box enclosure, a variety of thermal management and power management techniques are employed to provide reliable operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2019Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Hugo Wendling, Michael T. Conlin, Daniel William Field, Michael William Malone, Taylor Schmidt
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Patent number: 10467830Abstract: Disclosed embodiments provide a configurable electronic credential reader. The electronic credential reader defaults to a first communication mode utilizing a unidirectional communication interface. A bidirectional communication interface is monitored. If data is detected on the bidirectional communication interface, the electronic credential reader switches to a bidirectional communication mode. Circuitry within the electronic credential reader switches between the unidirectional communication interface and bidirectional communication interface such that the same external communication lines are used for both the unidirectional mode and the bidirectional mode.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2017Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Inventors: Jean Hugues Wendling, Daniel William Field
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Patent number: 10462986Abstract: A shower water collection device configured to capture pre-shower water which once full may easily be sealed to prevent contamination of the collected water until the water can be used for another purpose. A shower water collection device further including an inverted umbrella type funnel for increased surface area and enhanced water collection.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2017Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Inventor: William Field Wales
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Publication number: 20190108696Abstract: Disclosed embodiments provide a configurable electronic credential reader. The electronic credential reader defaults to a first communication mode utilizing a unidirectional communication interface. A bidirectional communication interface is monitored. If data is detected on the bidirectional communication interface, the electronic credential reader switches to a bidirectional communication mode. Circuitry within the electronic credential reader switches between the unidirectional communication interface and bidirectional communication interface such that the same external communication lines are used for both the unidirectional mode and the bidirectional mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2017Publication date: April 11, 2019Inventors: Jean Hugues Wendling, Daniel William Field
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Patent number: 10102700Abstract: Disclosed embodiments provide techniques for entry access synchronization. A lock interface module is installed at a premises and is in communication with one or more electronic locks. The lock interface module is in electronic communication with an access management system. Changes in access permissions made from the access management system are quickly propagated to the electronic locks by the lock interface module.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2017Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Inventors: Jean Hugues Wendling, Michael T Conlin, Daniel William Field, Michael William Malone, Taylor Schmidt
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Publication number: 20180211462Abstract: Disclosed embodiments provide techniques for entry access synchronization. A lock interface module is installed at a premises and is in communication with one or more electronic locks. The lock interface module is in electronic communication with an access management system. Changes in access permissions made from the access management system are quickly propagated to the electronic locks by the lock interface module.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2017Publication date: July 26, 2018Inventors: Jean Hugues Wendling, Michael T Conlin, Daniel William Field, Michael William Malone, Taylor Schmidt
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Publication number: 20170332564Abstract: A shower water collection device configured to capture pre-shower water which once full may easily be sealed to prevent contamination of the collected water until the water can be used for another purpose. A shower water collection device further including an inverted umbrella type funnel for increased surface area and enhanced water collection.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2017Publication date: November 23, 2017Inventor: William Field Wales
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Publication number: 20170293342Abstract: A circuit for a passive RFID card, including an antenna for receiving an RF signal, an RFID chip for controlling an output of the RFID card, and a biometrics processing device separate from the RFID chip and having a fingerprint sensor, where the antenna has first and second pairs of terminals, where when the RF signal is received by the antenna, the first pair of terminals, receives the full voltage generated across the antenna and the second pair of terminals, receives a lower voltage than a voltage generated across the first pair of terminals, such that in a first mode of operation, the biometric sensor scans fingerprint data and compares it to pre-stored fingerprint data, and in a second mode of operation, the RFID chip communicates with an RFID scanner, and a switch is controlled such that the biometrics processing device is powered by the voltage generated across the first pair of terminals, when the circuit is operating in the first mode of operation, and such that the biometrics processing device is pType: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2015Publication date: October 12, 2017Applicant: ZWIPE ASInventor: Daniel William FIELD
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Patent number: 9747738Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an improved access control unit with an asymmetric transmission pattern. A shielded backplate reduces the interior transmission pattern. The secure side transmission pattern is much smaller than the unsecure side transmission pattern, such that a credential located within the secure side area of a building is not likely to trigger the access control unit, thus reducing the risk of an unauthorized access.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2016Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Inventors: Jean Hugues Wendling, Michael T Conlin, Daniel William Field, Michael William Malone, Taylor Schmidt
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Patent number: 9140031Abstract: A tent door panel assembly incorporating a pliable, soft material operatively connected to collapsible tubular frame to define an internal swinging door. The door panel of pliable material may be connected to the door opening or vestibule opening of the tent using well known attachment mechanisms. The collapsible tubular frame may be disassembled and reassembled for removal and portability.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2012Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: Outdoor Venture Corp.Inventor: Joseph William Fields
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Patent number: 9102036Abstract: Disclosed are improvements to a high speed power buffer assembly provided with a dust evacuation system. The assembly includes a hood depending from the chassis to encircle the high speed rotating buffer pad, a peripheral skirt depended from the chassis, a dust collection aperture adjacent the buffer penetrating the hood for the outlet of dust to the exterior of the hood, a curved dust collector chute, aligned and in communication with the dust collection aperture, and a dust collection bag, communicated with the dust collector output. The skirt has inclined grooves to co-act with the buffer pad to entrain air from the outside of the skirt to the inside. Given the arrangement of the foregoing features, the dust evacuation system can operate without the use of a vacuum pump.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2014Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: Surtec, Inc.Inventor: William A. Fields
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Publication number: 20150136275Abstract: A shower water collection device configured to capture pre-shower water which once full may easily be sealed to prevent contamination of the collected water until the water can be used for another purpose. A shower water collection device further including an inverted umbrella type funnel for increased surface area and enhanced water collection.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2014Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventor: William Field Wales