Patents by Inventor William J. Cook

William J. Cook 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).

  • Patent number: 11934860
    Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing network experience shifting, and, in particular embodiments, using either a roaming or portable hypervisor associated with a user or a local hypervisor unassociated with the user. In some embodiments, a network node in a first network might receive, via a first network access device in a second network, a request from a user device to establish roaming network access, and might authenticate a user associated with the user device, the user being unassociated with the first network access device. Based on a determination that the user is authorized to access data, content, profiles, and/or software applications that are accessible via a second network access device, the network node might establish a secure private connection through a hypervisor or container communicatively coupled to the first network access device to provide the user with access to her data, content, profiles, and/or software applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC
    Inventors: Charles I. Cook, Kevin M. McBride, Matthew J. Post, William R. Walker
  • Patent number: 9612268
    Abstract: Ground Potential Rise (GPR) systems and methods with depth sensing measure the GPR between the ground grid and the remote earth. Methods and systems described herein may provide a GPR measurement to an existing distance protection. A GPR system may comprise a set of potential transformers. The set of potential transformers may be coupled to different ground rods driven into the earth at different depths, respectively. One wire of the high voltage side of the potential transformer may be coupled to the ground grid of a substation, and the second wire of the potential transformer may be coupled to an insulated wire that is coupled to a ground rod or multiple of ground rods bonded together. The low voltage side of the potential transformer is used to connect Distance Relays, Voltage Relays, DFR or Alarms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: San Diego Gas & Electric
    Inventors: Girolamo Rosselli, Phil A. Patton, William J. Cook
  • Patent number: 9529028
    Abstract: Ground Potential Rise (GPR) sensors measure the GPR between the ground grid and the remote earth. A GPR sensor may provide a GPR measurement to an existing distance protection, which may operate based on this measurement automatically. A GPR sensor may comprise a potential transformer configured such that one wire of the high voltage side of the potential transformer is coupled to the ground grid of a substation. The second wire of the potential transformer is coupled to an insulated wire which is coupled to a ground rod or multiple of ground rods bonded together, that is driven into the earth. The low voltage side of the potential transformer is used to connect Distance Relays, Voltage Relays, DFR or Alarms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Girolamo Rosselli, Phil A. Patton, William J. Cook
  • Publication number: 20150022216
    Abstract: Ground Potential Rise (GPR) systems and methods with depth sensing measure the GPR between the ground grid and the remote earth. Methods and systems described herein may provide a GPR measurement to an existing distance protection. A GPR system may comprise a set of potential transformers. The set of potential transformers may be coupled to different ground rods driven into the earth at different depths, respectively. One wire of the high voltage side of the potential transformer may be coupled to the ground grid of a substation, and the second wire of the potential transformer may be coupled to an insulated wire that is coupled to a ground rod or multiple of ground rods bonded together. The low voltage side of the potential transformer is used to connect Distance Relays, Voltage Relays, DFR or Alarms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2013
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Applicant: San Diego Gas & Electric Company c/o Sempra Energy
    Inventors: GIROLAMO ROSSELLI, PHIL A. PATTON, WILLIAM J. COOK
  • Patent number: 8936918
    Abstract: Lower eukaryotic host cells have been recombinantly engineered to produce glycoprotein having human-like O-glycosylation. The glycoproteins are useful for the production of glycoprotein compositions with advantages for the production of human therapeutics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Piotr Bobrowicz, William J. Cook, Stephen Hamilton, Juergen Nett, Terrance A. Stadheim, Stefan Wildt
  • Publication number: 20140266249
    Abstract: Ground Potential Rise (GPR) sensors measure the GPR between the ground grid and the remote earth. A GPR sensor may provide a GPR measurement to an existing distance protection, which may operate based on this measurement automatically. A GPR sensor may comprise a potential transformer configured such that one wire of the high voltage side of the potential transformer is coupled to the ground grid of a substation. The second wire of the potential transformer is coupled to an insulated wire which is coupled to a ground rod or multiple of ground rods bonded together, that is driven into the earth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: GIROLAMO ROSSELLI, PHIL A. PATTON, WILLIAM J. COOK
  • Publication number: 20130295608
    Abstract: Lower eukaryotic host cells have been recombinantly engineered to produce glycoprotein having human-like O-glycosylation. The glycoproteins are useful for the production of glycoprotein compositions with advantages for the production of human therapeutics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2012
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Piotr Bobrowicz, William J. Cook, Stephen Hamilton, Juergen Nett, Terrance A. Stadheim, Stefan Wildt
  • Patent number: 7867729
    Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated 27877, 18080, 14081, 32140, 50352, 16658, 14223, 16002, 50566, 65552 and 65577 nucleic acid molecules. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing 27877, 18080, 14081, 32140, 50352, 16658, 14223, 16002, 50566, 65552 and 65577 nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a 27877, 18080, 14081, 32140, 50352, 16658, 14223, 16002, 50566, 65552 or 65577 gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated 27877, 18080, 14081, 32140, 50352, 16658, 14223, 16002, 50566, 65552 or 65577 proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-27877, 18080, 14081, 32140, 50352, 16658, 14223, 16002, 50566, 65552 or 65577 antibodies. Diagnostic and therapeutic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Rachel E. Meyers, William J. Cook
  • Patent number: 6569657
    Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated 32140 nucleic acid molecules, which encode novel aldehyde dehydrogenase family members. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing 32140 nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a 32140 gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated 32140 proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-32140 antibodies. Diagnostic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignee: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Rachel Meyers, William J. Cook
  • Patent number: 5564663
    Abstract: A base unit for mounting a head support to a medical table wherein a generally U-shaped frame of the base member is mounted with respect to the table. A transitional member has a first end adapted to support the head support and a shaft extending from a second end. A base clamp is mounted on the generally U-shaped frame and has a bore sized and shaped to receive the shaft of a transitional member. The shaft of the transitional member and the bore of the base clamp include a pivot joint comprised of a spring biased plunger that is located in an annular groove that together function to maintain the shaft of the transitional member at a desired axial position with respect to the bore of the base clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 15, 1996
    Assignee: Ohio Medical Instrument Company, Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Cook, Charles Dinkler
  • Patent number: 5533016
    Abstract: A ring is routed through a subset of nodes of a communication network by first providing a branch-decomposition having a pattern relating to separations of the network. The branch-decomposition can be performed using internal two-separations, internal three-separations, eigenvector separations and pushing. If the branch-decomposition has a branch-width less than or equal to a predetermined constant value, then the branch-decomposition is used to determine costs associated with portions of the ring passing through separations of the network by examining matchings corresponding to edges of the branch-decomposition and selecting a lowest cost ring by examining the matchings and choosing a lowest cost set of matchings containing the subset of nodes. The branch-decomposition can be provided once for a fixed network and then costs can be determined and the ring route selected repeatedly for different subsets of ring nodes and different edge costs. The edge costs can be negative.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 2, 1996
    Assignee: Bell Communications Research, Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Cook, Paul D. Seymour
  • Patent number: 5317771
    Abstract: A headrest cover for a headrest frame wherein the headrest cover has a connector with clips for securing the headrest cover to the headrest frame to prevent torsional motion of the headrest cover with respect to the headrest frame. The connector on the headrest cover further has stop members in contact with the ends of the headrest frame to prevent longitudinal motion of the headrest cover with respect to headrest frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1994
    Assignee: Ohio Medical Instrument Company
    Inventor: William J. Cook
  • Patent number: 5008030
    Abstract: A stable, acidic disinfectant all-purpose liquid cleaning composition, free of detergent builders and substantially free of organic solvents, comprising a mixture of acid stable water-soluble and water-dispersible nonionic surfactants, organic acid and a water soluble, acid stable disinfectant compound in an aqueous medium. The composition spreads quickly and provides good detergency with efficient penetration of soils while maintaining a high level of disinfectant activity. A soil releasing agent may also be included in the composition in order to provide easier cleaning of the treated surface during subsequent cleaning operations. The composition is particularly effective for cleaning soap scum and mineral deposits from hard surfaces such as grout, ceramic tile, stainless steel and glass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1991
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.
    Inventors: William J. Cook, Karen L. Wisniewski, Nagaraj S. Dixit, Nandakumar S. Rao
  • Patent number: D252073
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1977
    Date of Patent: June 12, 1979
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: William J. Cook, Theodore G. Daher
  • Patent number: D252134
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1977
    Date of Patent: June 19, 1979
    Assignee: Timex Corporation
    Inventor: William J. Cook
  • Patent number: D270522
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1981
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1983
    Assignee: Timex Corporation
    Inventor: William J. Cook
  • Patent number: D275844
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1981
    Date of Patent: October 9, 1984
    Assignee: Timex Corporation
    Inventors: William J. Cook, Alvaro Correa