Patents by Inventor William Sampson
William Sampson 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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Patent number: 11802367Abstract: An air filtration system for a laundry apparatus includes an air-lint inlet forming an interior volume configured to fluidically couple to a tumbler of the laundry apparatus and extending to an end portion. The system further includes a lint-collection reservoir coupled to the air-lint inlet configured to hold a liquid at a level, wherein the air-lint inlet extends into the lint-collection reservoir. The system further includes an outlet conduit in fluid connection with the air-lint collection reservoir. The outlet conduit is configured to expel filter air from the air-lint collection reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2019Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Victor A. Moniz, Daniel Eugene Quinn, Justin William Sampson, Bruce R. Villella
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Publication number: 20200131692Abstract: An air filtration system for a laundry apparatus comprises an air-lint inlet forming an interior volume configured to fluidically couple to a tumbler of the laundry apparatus and extending to an end portion. The system further comprises a lint-collection reservoir coupled to the air-lint inlet configured to hold a liquid at a level, wherein the air-lint inlet extends into the lint-collection reservoir. The system further comprises an outlet conduit in fluid connection with the air-lint collection reservoir. The outlet conduit is configured to expel filter air from the air-lint collection reservoir.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2019Publication date: April 30, 2020Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Victor A. Moniz, Daniel Eugene Quinn, Justin William Sampson, Bruce R. Villella
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Patent number: 10563342Abstract: A screen-free, liquid-based lint collection system is disclosed. The system comprises an initial air-lint conduit. The air-lint conduit is coupled to a lint collection reservoir. The system further comprises a spray assembly and a sensor. The spray assembly is configured to spray a liquid into the lint-collection reservoir. The sensor monitors the level of the liquid collected in the lint-collection reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2015Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Victor A. Moniz, Daniel Eugene Quinn, Justin William Sampson, Bruce R. Villella
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Publication number: 20160177496Abstract: A screen-free, liquid-based lint collection system is disclosed. The system comprises an initial air-lint conduit. The air-lint conduit is coupled to a lint collection reservoir. The system further comprises a spray assembly and a sensor. The spray assembly is configured to spray a liquid into the lint-collection reservoir. The sensor monitors the level of the liquid collected in the lint-collection reservoir.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2015Publication date: June 23, 2016Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Victor A. Moniz, Daniel Eugene Quinn, Justin William Sampson, Bruce R. Villella
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Publication number: 20070159177Abstract: An automotive vehicle electrical system diagnostic apparatus includes first and second electrical connections configured to electrically couple to an electrical system of an automotive vehicle which includes a battery. Digital samples are obtained during operation of the vehicle which are related to the system. The digital samples are stored in memory.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Applicant: Midtronics, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Bertness, William Sampson
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Publication number: 20060278409Abstract: A fire suppression system for producing an inert gas mixture having a minimal amount of carbon monoxide, particulates, or smoke. The inert gas mixture may be generated by combusting a gas generant. The gas generant may be a composition that includes hexa(ammine)-cobalt(III)-nitrate. The fire suppression system also includes a heat management system to reduce a temperature of the inert gas mixture. In one embodiment, the system includes multiple gas generators and is configured to ignite the respective gas generant of each gas generator in a predetermined, time based sequential order. For example, the gas generant of each gas generator may be ignited in a sequential order at specified time intervals. Methods of extinguishing fires are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2006Publication date: December 14, 2006Inventors: Reed Blau, James Rozanski, Richard Truitt, Gary Lund, William Sampson
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Publication number: 20060267575Abstract: An apparatus and method for preventing theft in automotive vehicle service centers. The apparatus includes at least one portable tool and a controller. The portable tool includes circuitry configured to communicate with the controller. The portable tool further includes anti-theft circuitry, which is configured to disable the portable tool if no communication occurs between the portable tool and the controller for a predetermined time period.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2006Publication date: November 30, 2006Applicant: Midtronics, Inc.Inventors: William Sampson, John Philbrook
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Patent number: 7052155Abstract: An illuminated magnetic retrieval apparatus includes an illumination module which includes a handle portion which houses a battery power supply and which houses illumination circuit means powered by the battery power supply. A flexible optical fiber light conveyance is connected to the handle portion for receiving light from the illumination circuit means. The illumination circuit means include an illumination actuation switch and a light source operated by the illumination actuation switch. The handle portion further includes a housing-mounted electrical connector and an electromagnet actuation switch that is electrically connected to the housing-mounted electrical connector. An electromagnetic retrieval module is connected to the illumination module with cap-shaped handle connection means. The electromagnetic retrieval module also includes a flexible tube for jacketing the flexible optical fiber light conveyance.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2003Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Inventors: Lawrence E. Gavin, William A. Sampson
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Publication number: 20050036309Abstract: An illuminated magnetic retrieval apparatus includes an illumination module which includes a handle portion which houses a battery power supply and which houses illumination circuit means powered by the battery power supply. A flexible optical fiber light conveyance is connected to the handle portion for receiving light from the illumination circuit means. The illumination circuit means include an illumination actuation switch and a light source operated by the illumination actuation switch. The handle portion further includes a housing-mounted electrical connector and an electromagnet actuation switch that is electrically connected to the housing-mounted electrical connector. An electromagnetic retrieval module is connected to the illumination module with cap-shaped handle connection means. The electromagnetic retrieval module also includes a flexible tube for jacketing the flexible optical fiber light conveyance.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2003Publication date: February 17, 2005Inventors: Lawrence Gavin, William Sampson
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Publication number: 20030004787Abstract: A method for generating a list of individuals to whom marketing efforts are to be directed comprises identifying a set of individuals (e.g., from a source database such as a data file or database storing market research data). One or more of the set of individuals are then located in a consumer database (e.g., national consumer database) to obtain data from the consumer database relating to the set of individuals. The obtained data is then analyzed to generate a model profile of the list of individuals, where the model profile identifies attributes of individuals who are likely to respond positively to the marketing efforts. For instance, the attributes may identify individuals of a particular income level, age range, or lifestyle element. The list of individuals is then generated from the consumer database using the model profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2002Publication date: January 2, 2003Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Cynthia Pope Tripp, Deborah Smith Marquardt, William Sampson Cole
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Publication number: 20020198786Abstract: A method for generating a list of individuals to whom marketing efforts are to be directed comprises identifying a set of individuals (e.g., from a source database such as a data file or database storing market research data). One or more of the set of individuals are then located in a consumer database (e.g., national consumer database) to obtain data from the consumer database relating to the set of individuals. The obtained data is then analyzed to generate a model profile of the list of individuals, where the model profile identifies attributes of individuals who are likely to respond positively to the marketing efforts. For instance, the attributes may identify individuals of a particular income level, age range, or lifestyle element. The list of individuals is then generated from the consumer database using the model profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2001Publication date: December 26, 2002Inventors: Cynthia Pope Tripp, William Sampson Cole, Deborah Smith Marquardt