Patents by Inventor Ben Williams
Ben Williams 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: 20240109086Abstract: A nozzle housing is disclosed for a disposable fluid delivery system of an electrostatic applicator. The nozzle housing includes an air supply inlet port configured to be in fluid communication with and receive a nozzle end of an air supply tube. A voltage cavity port is configured to receive a tube with a voltage wire. A delivery outlet can be at a distal end of the nozzle housing opposite a luer inlet port, the delivery outlet configured to receive a delivery tube of a luer and in fluid communication with the air supply inlet port.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Applicant: Octet Medical, Inc.Inventors: Clifford A. Wright, Kyle Elsabee, Ben Reisman, Ron Lawrence, Dan Ortuno, Gusten Brainerd, Matthew Michael Wold, Michael Williams
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Publication number: 20240097453Abstract: A marine vessel has AC generators and AC loads connected by circuit breakers to first and second AC bus systems respectively. First and second galvanic isolators, which include bidirectional AC/DC inverters are connected to each other and respectively connected to the first and second bus systems. As a result, power may be transferred to and from multiple galvanically isolated AC bus systems and to and from DC energy storage systems while maintaining DP-2 requirements.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Applicant: SPOC Automation, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Williams, Ben Gully, Morten Pederson
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Publication number: 20230281620Abstract: Blockchain-backed redistributable electronic content components is created and distributed. These techniques provider greater computer security and authentication controls, in various embodiments. An electronic content component associated with a first entity and a first set of actions is created. The electronic content component is published, and the first set of actions and a block representing the electronic content component are added to a blockchain. A second entity requests use of the electronic content component and a distribution agreement between the first and second entities associated with a second set of actions is created. The second set of actions and a block representing the distribution agreement are added to a blockchain. The electronic content component and distribution agreement are validated based on the blockchain, and custom content including the electronic content component is published.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Inventors: Sahil Sharma, Ben William Gordon Hurst, Ping An, Purna Aditya Kumar Bhimaraju, Varun Kumar
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Publication number: 20230174567Abstract: The present invention relates to efficient processes useful in the preparation of fluorinated nucleosides, such as (2S,3R,4S,5R)-5-(2-amino-6-oxo-1,6-dihydro-9H-purin-9-yl)-3-fluoro-4-hydroxy-2-(mercaptomethyl)tetrahydrofuran-3-yl dihydrogen phosphate, also known as 3?-fluoro-thio-guanosine monophosphate or 3?-F-thio-GMP. Such fluorinated nucleosides may be useful as a biologically active compound and or as an intermediate for the synthesis of more complex biologically active compounds. The present invention also encompasses intermediates useful in the disclosed synthetic processes and the methods of their preparation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2021Publication date: June 8, 2023Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLCInventors: Travis Armiger, Kevin M. Belyk, Tamas Benkovics, Cheol K. Chung, Yining Ji Chen, Heather Claire Johnson, Artis Klapars, Zhijian Liu, Zhuqing Liu, Jeffrey C. Moore, Andrew J. Neel, Feng Peng, Stephan M. Rummelt, Nastaran Salehi Marzuarani, Benjamin D. Sherry, Zhiguo Jake Song, Ben William Hulme Turnbull, Lu Wang, Feng Xu
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Patent number: 11651366Abstract: Methods and systems are presented for creating and distributing blockchain-backed redistributable electronic content components. These techniques provider greater computer security and authentication controls, in various embodiments. An electronic content component associated with a first entity and a first set of actions is created. The electronic content component is published, and the first set of actions and a block representing the electronic content component are added to a blockchain. A second entity requests use of the electronic content component and a distribution agreement between the first and second entities associated with a second set of actions is created. The second set of actions and a block representing the distribution agreement are added to a blockchain. The electronic content component and distribution agreement are validated based on the blockchain, and custom content including the electronic content component is published.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2020Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: PAYPAL, INC.Inventors: Sahil Sharma, Ben William Gordon Hurst, Ping An, Purna Aditya Kumar Bhimaraju, Varun Kumar
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Publication number: 20230052797Abstract: A stage hoist motor assembly includes a first electric motor including a first brake and a second electric motor including a second brake. The first electric motor and the second electric motor are stacked one atop the other within a common plane. A cable winch is rotatable about a winch axis and includes a cable winch shaft that is driven by the first and second electric motors through respective ones of a first drive coupling and a second drive coupling. A width of the motors is less than a width of the winch. Moreover, the motors are stacked one atop the other within a common plane to provide a compact foot print that is favorable to use in performance venue environments.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2022Publication date: February 16, 2023Inventors: Richard Wiley Parks, Ben William Marson, Ree Seminole, Geoffrey Michael Stock
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Publication number: 20220309265Abstract: A method and system for writing a label (defined within a predetermined region of the sample 110), the label displaying a visible layout of light-modified regions in a predetermined spatial arrangement. The method comprises: modifying regions of a material within the label using light, wherein the modifying comprises using light of a first polarisation state to provide photo-induced optically active regions of a first type having a first optical activity state which is characteristic of having been formed by light of the first polarisation state, in order to encode covert information in the label using the locations of the first type of light-modified regions within the spatial arrangement of the label.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Angus Ian KIRKLAND, Paul EWART, Konstantin BORISENKO, Ben WILLIAMS, Andrew LUERS, Giuliano SILIGARDI, Rohanah HUSSAIN
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Publication number: 20220246872Abstract: A photovoltaic device comprises a PIN structure in which a p-type hole transporting layer (2) is carried by a substrate (1) and a perovskite layer (3) and an n-type electron transporting layer (4) are arranged in sequence on the p-type layer. A light transmissive electrically conductive layer (9) is provided on top of the n-type electron transporting layer to form a light receiving top surface. Between the n-type electron transporting layer and the light transmissive conductive layer there is provided a structure comprising two inorganic electrically insulative layers (6, 8) having a layer of a conductive material (7) therebetween, wherein the two inorganic electrically insulative layers comprise a material having a band gap of greater than 4.5 eV and the layer of a conductive material comprises a material having a band gap of less than the band gap of the electrically insulative layers, wherein each electrically insulative layer forms a type-1 offset junction with the layer of conductive material.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2020Publication date: August 4, 2022Inventors: Ben WILLIAMS, Nicola BEAUMONT, Edward James William CROSSLAND
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Publication number: 20220245830Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring and controlling dynamic multi-phase flow phenomena, capable of sensing, detecting, quantifying, and inferring characteristics, properties, and compositions (including static and dynamic characteristics, properties and compositions). The systems combine machine vision and mathematical models, which enables direct observation and detection of static and dynamic multi-phase fluid flow properties and phenomena (e.g. voids, waves, shadows, dimples, wrinkles, foam, bubbles, particulates, discrete materials, collections of materials, and position) and inferring other properties and phenomena (e.g. flow regimes, bubble velocities and accelerations, material deposition rates, erosion rates, phasic critical behavioral points as related to heat transfer, and the volumetric and mass flow rates of the phases) that are used to monitor and control systems applied to a multi-phase fluid flow system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2022Publication date: August 4, 2022Applicant: Stratos Perception LLCInventor: Rube Ben Williams
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Publication number: 20220220775Abstract: An electromechanical component for a locking mechanism is provided. The locking mechanism includes a latching component having a latch member reciprocally movable between a locked orientation and an unlocked orientation. The electromechanical component comprises a drive member configured to be coupled to the latch member, an actuator operably coupled to the drive member, a temperature sensor for sensing an ambient temperature associated with the locking mechanism; and a printed circuit board (PCB) in communication with the temperature sensor and the actuator. When the PCB receives a control signal to move the latch member between the locked orientation and the unlocked orientation, and the temperature sensor senses that the ambient temperature is below a predetermined threshold temperature, the PCB is configured to direct a pulsed current signal to the actuator to move the latch member between the locked orientation and the unlocked orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2022Publication date: July 14, 2022Applicant: Hanchett Entry System, Inc.Inventors: Baruch Spence, Ryan M. Sims, Ben Williams, James Griffin
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Patent number: 11384094Abstract: The present invention relates to chiral auxiliaries and the syntheses thereof and uses thereof.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2018Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Inventor: Ben William Greatrex
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Publication number: 20220178167Abstract: A cabinet lock for securing a door panel to a cabinet housing comprising a latching component, an electromechanical component, and a communications module. The latching component has a latch housing and latch member reciprocally translatable between locked and unlocked orientations to selectively secure the door panel to the cabinet housing. The electromechanical component includes an actuator operably coupled to a drive member that is coupled to the latch member whereby powering of the actuator translates the latch member to at least one of the unlocked or locked orientations. The communications module is configured for communication with a remote device of a municipal traffic control agency and/or a utilities worker. The communications module is configured to receive a control signal from the remote device for moving the latch member to the at least one of the unlocked orientation or the locked orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2022Publication date: June 9, 2022Applicant: Hanchett Entry System, Inc.Inventors: Ryan M. Sims, Baruch Spence, Joshua T. Peabody, Ben Williams
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Patent number: 11354527Abstract: A method and system for writing a label (defined within a predetermined region of the sample 110), the label displaying a visible layout of light-modified regions in a predetermined spatial arrangement. The method comprises: modifying regions of a material within the label using light, wherein the modifying comprises using light of a first polarisation state to provide photo-induced optically active regions of a first type having a first optical activity state which is characteristic of having been formed by light of the first polarisation state, in order to encode covert information in the label using the locations of the first type of light-modified regions within the spatial arrangement of the label.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2019Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: OXFORD UNIVERSITY INNOVATION LIMITEDInventors: Angus Ian Kirkland, Paul Ewart, Konstantin Borisenko, Ben Williams, Andrew Luers, Giuliano Siligardi, Rohanah Hussain
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Publication number: 20220162910Abstract: A ladder including a first frame, a second frame and a platform assembly. The first frame includes one or more fixed steps. The platform assembly includes a first platform pivotably coupled to the first frame, a second platform pivotably coupled to the first frame, a first linkage coupled between the second frame and one of the first platform and the second platform, and a second linkage coupled to the first platform and the second platform. The ladder is movable between a closed position and an open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2021Publication date: May 26, 2022Inventors: Jeff Skubic, Dennis D. Simpson, Ben Williams, Yongxue Lu
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Patent number: 11341657Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring and controlling dynamic multi-phase flow phenomena, capable of sensing, detecting, quantifying, and inferring characteristics, properties, and compositions (including static and dynamic characteristics, properties and compositions). The systems combine machine vision and mathematical models, which enables direct observation and detection of static and dynamic multi-phase fluid flow properties and phenomena (e.g. voids, waves, shadows, dimples, wrinkles, foam, bubbles, particulates, discrete materials, collections of materials, and position) and inferring other properties and phenomena (e.g. flow regimes, bubble velocities and accelerations, material deposition rates, erosion rates, phasic critical behavioral points as related to heat transfer, and the volumetric and mass flow rates of the phases) that are used to monitor and control systems applied to a multi-phase fluid flow system.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2020Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: STRATOS PERCEPTION LLCInventor: Rube Ben Williams
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Publication number: 20220076249Abstract: Methods and systems are presented for creating and distributing blockchain-backed redistributable electronic content components. These techniques provider greater computer security and authentication controls, in various embodiments. An electronic content component associated with a first entity and a first set of actions is created. The electronic content component is published, and the first set of actions and a block representing the electronic content component are added to a blockchain. A second entity requests use of the electronic content component and a distribution agreement between the first and second entities associated with a second set of actions is created. The second set of actions and a block representing the distribution agreement are added to a blockchain. The electronic content component and distribution agreement are validated based on the blockchain, and custom content including the electronic content component is published.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2020Publication date: March 10, 2022Inventors: Sahil Sharma, Ben William Gordon Hurst, Ping An, Purna Aditya Kumar Bhimaraju, Varun Kumar
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Publication number: 20220044421Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring and controlling dynamic multi-phase flow phenomena, capable of sensing, detecting, quantifying, and inferring characteristics, properties, and compositions (including static and dynamic characteristics, properties and compositions). The systems combine machine vision and mathematical models, which enables direct observation and detection of static and dynamic multi-phase fluid flow properties and phenomena (e.g. voids, waves, shadows, dimples, wrinkles, foam, bubbles, particulates, discrete materials, collections of materials, and position) and inferring other properties and phenomena (e.g. flow regimes, bubble velocities and accelerations, material deposition rates, erosion rates, phasic critical behavioral points as related to heat transfer, and the volumetric and mass flow rates of the phases) that are used to monitor and control systems applied to a multi-phase fluid flow system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2020Publication date: February 10, 2022Applicant: Stratos Perception LLCInventor: Rube Ben Williams
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Patent number: 11220862Abstract: A ladder including a first frame, a second frame and a platform assembly. The first frame includes one or more fixed steps. The platform assembly includes a first platform pivotably coupled to the first frame, a second platform pivotably coupled to the first frame, a first linkage coupled between the second frame and one of the first platform and the second platform, and a second linkage coupled to the first platform and the second platform. The ladder is movable between a closed position and an open position.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2020Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: Tricam Industries, Inc.Inventors: Jeff Skubic, Dennis D. Simpson, Ben Williams, Yongxue Lu
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Publication number: 20210271839Abstract: A method and system for writing a label (defined within a predetermined region of the sample 110), the label displaying a visible layout of light-modified regions in a predetermined spatial arrangement. The method comprises: modifying regions of a material within the label using light, wherein the modifying comprises using light of a first polarisation state to provide photo-induced optically active regions of a first type having a first optical activity state which is characteristic of having been formed by light of the first polarisation state, in order to encode covert information in the label using the locations of the first type of light-modified regions within the spatial arrangement of the label.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2019Publication date: September 2, 2021Inventors: Angus Ian KIRKLAND, Paul EWART, Konstantin BORISENKO, Ben WILLIAMS, Andrew LUERS, Guiliand SILIGARDI, Rohannah HUSSAIN
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Publication number: 20200277806Abstract: A cabinet lock secures a door panel to a cabinet frame and includes a latching component and an electromechanical component. The latching component has a latch member reciprocally translatable between a locked orientation to secure the door panel to the cabinet frame and an unlocked orientation to free the door panel from the cabinet frame. The electromechanical component includes an actuator and drive member. Powering the actuator causes the drive member to translate the latch member to the unlocked orientation. A drive member position sensor may emit a signal indicative of the position of the latch member. The electromechanical component may be retrofit-able to a latching component of a pre-existing mechanical cabinet lock.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Applicant: Hanchett Entry System, Inc.Inventors: Ryan M. Sims, Baruch Spence, Joshua T. Peabody, Ben Williams