Patents by Inventor Bill W. To

Bill W. To 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: 20150136491
    Abstract: A polished rod clamp includes a clamp housing having a central passage passing through a tapered bore. A wedge lock is arranged in the tapered bore such that a first surface of the wedge lock is in sliding engagement with a tapered surface of the tapered bore and a second surface of the wedge lock grips a rod in the central passage in a lock position. A first reciprocating piston is arranged to apply a first force to the wedge lock that effects a relative sliding motion between the wedge lock and the tapered surface in a first direction corresponding to the lock direction of the wedge lock. A second reciprocating piston is arranged to apply a second force to the wedge lock that effects a relative sliding motion between the wedge lock and the tapered surface in a second direction that is opposite to the first direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2013
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventor: Bill W. White
  • Patent number: 8787352
    Abstract: High-speed serial data transceiver circuitry on a programmable logic device (“PLD”) includes some channels that are able to operate at data rates up to a first, relatively low maximum data rate, and other channels that are able to operate at data rates up to a second, relatively high maximum data rate. The relatively low-speed channels are served by relatively low-speed phase locked loop (“PLL”) circuitry, and have other circuit components that are typically needed for handling data that is transmitted at relatively low data rates. The relatively high-speed channels are served by relatively high-speed PLLs, and have other circuit components that are typically needed for handling data that is transmitted at relatively high data rates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Altera Corporation
    Inventors: Sergey Shumarayev, Bill W. Bereza, Chong H. Lee, Rakesh H. Patel, Wilson Wong
  • Patent number: 8092349
    Abstract: A stationary exercise device having variable footpaths is disclosed. The exercise device includes a frame, a pair of supporting members that have a first end to rotate about an axis and a second end to move along a reciprocating path, a pair of pedals joined to the supporting members, and a guider assembly for adjusting an incline angle of the reciprocating path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hung-Mao Liao, Bill W. Baier, Mark J. Kannel, Donald E. Stiemke, Darian P. Johnston, J. Addison Pettis
  • Publication number: 20110211621
    Abstract: High-speed serial data transceiver circuitry on a programmable logic device (“PLD”) includes some channels that are able to operate at data rates up to a first, relatively low maximum data rate, and other channels that are able to operate at data rates up to a second, relatively high maximum data rate. The relatively low-speed channels are served by relatively low-speed phase locked loop (“PLL”) circuitry, and have other circuit components that are typically needed for handling data that is transmitted at relatively low data rates. The relatively high-speed channels are served by relatively high-speed PLLs, and have other circuit components that are typically needed for handling data that is transmitted at relatively high data rates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: ALTERA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sergey Shumarayev, Bill W. Bereza, Chong H. Lee, Rakesh H. Patel, Wilson Wong
  • Publication number: 20110125757
    Abstract: System and method related to a distributed collaborative knowledge generation system are disclosed. The distributed collaborative knowledge generation system includes one or more databases configured to store content information related to the distributed collaborative knowledge generation system, a search services module configured to search for the content information, a web services module configured to retrieve and gather the content information, a presentation services module configured to share the content data with multiple users, and a data services module configured to manage the content information by providing interfaces between the one or more databases, the search services module, the web services module, and the presentation services module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2011
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventors: Karon A. Weber, Bill W. Scott, Ronald Martinez, Samantha M. Tripodi, Lorna Borenstein, Pasha Sadri, Jonathan J. Redfern
  • Patent number: 7940814
    Abstract: High-speed serial data transceiver circuitry on a programmable logic device (“PLD”) includes some channels that are able to operate at data rates up to a first, relatively low maximum data rate, and other channels that are able to operate at data rates up to a second, relatively high maximum data rate. The relatively low-speed channels are served by relatively low-speed phase locked loop (“PLL”) circuitry, and have other circuit components that are typically needed for handling data that is transmitted at relatively low data rates. The relatively high-speed channels are served by relatively high-speed PLLs, and have other circuit components that are typically needed for handling data that is transmitted at relatively high data rates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Altera Corporation
    Inventors: Sergey Shumarayev, Bill W. Bereza, Chong H. Lee, Rakesh H. Patel, Wilson Wong
  • Patent number: 7885913
    Abstract: System and method related to a distributed collaborative knowledge generation system are disclosed. The distributed collaborative knowledge generation system includes one or more databases configured to store content information related to the distributed collaborative knowledge generation system, a search services module configured to search for the content information, a web services module configured to retrieve and gather the content information, a presentation services module configured to share the content data with multiple users, and a data services module configured to manage the content information by providing interfaces between the one or more databases, the search services module, the web services module, and the presentation services module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Yahoo! Inc.
    Inventors: Karon A. Weber, Ron Martinez, Samantha M. Tripodi, Pasha Sadri, Jonathan J. Redfern, Lorna Borenstein, Bill W. Scott
  • Publication number: 20100216605
    Abstract: A stationary exercise device having variable footpaths is disclosed. The exercise device includes a frame, a pair of supporting members that have a first end to rotate about an axis and a second end to move along a reciprocating path, a pair of pedals joined to the supporting members, and a guider assembly for adjusting an incline angle of the reciprocating path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2010
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventors: Hung-Mao Liao, Bill W. Baier, Mark J. Kannel, Donald E. Stiemke, Darian P. Johnston, J. Addison Pettis
  • Patent number: 7722505
    Abstract: A stationary exercise device having variable footpaths is disclosed. The exercise device includes a frame, a pair of supporting members that have a first end to rotate about an axis and a second end to move along a reciprocating path, a pair of pedals joined to the supporting members, and a guider assembly for adjusting an incline angle of the reciprocating path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Johnson Health Tech.
    Inventors: Hung-Mao Liao, Bill W. Baier, Mark J. Kannel, Donald E. Stiemke, Darian P. Johnston, J. Addison Pettis
  • Publication number: 20100099871
    Abstract: Compounds having anti-psychotic activity are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the compounds are atypical anti-psychotics. In some embodiments, the compounds are selective for the 5-HT2A receptor over the D2 receptor. Pharmaceutical derivatives and pharmaceutical compositions including the compounds are disclosed herein. Methods for treating a psychotic condition that include administering the compounds, a pharmaceutical derivative thereof, or a pharmaceutical composition thereof are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventors: Dwight W. Miller, Neil C. Mitchell, Bill W. Massey
  • Publication number: 20100054636
    Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter is a novel adaptation of a pouch that enables the measurement and dispensing of unit doses of flowable products. Particularly, the disclosed pouch utilizes the addition of a separate section of film that separates the pouch into a main reservoir and a dispensing reservoir. The use of the dividing film allows the structural integrity of the pouch to remain intact. The dividing film also comprises an opening that allows communication between the two reservoirs to achieve dispensing of the flowable product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventors: Joseph E. Owensby, Bill W. Austin, Anthony E. Cooke
  • Publication number: 20100058099
    Abstract: High-speed serial data transceiver circuitry on a programmable logic device (“PLD”) includes some channels that are able to operate at data rates up to a first, relatively low maximum data rate, and other channels that are able to operate at data rates up to a second, relatively high maximum data rate. The relatively low-speed channels are served by relatively low-speed phase locked loop (“PLL”) circuitry, and have other circuit components that are typically needed for handling data that is transmitted at relatively low data rates. The relatively high-speed channels are served by relatively high-speed PLLs, and have other circuit components that are typically needed for handling data that is transmitted at relatively high data rates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: ALTERA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sergey Shumarayev, Bill W. Bereza, Chong H. Lee, Rakesh H. Patel, Wilson Wong
  • Patent number: 7654936
    Abstract: A stationary exercise device having variable footpaths is disclosed. The exercise device includes a frame, a pair of supporting members that have a first end to rotate about an axis and a second end to move along a reciprocating path, a pair of pedals joined to the supporting members, and a guider assembly for adjusting an incline angle of the reciprocating path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Johnson Health Tech.
    Inventors: Hung-Mao Liao, Bill W. Baier, Mark J. Kannel, Donald E. Stiemke, Darian P. Johnston, J. Addison Pettis
  • Patent number: 7616657
    Abstract: High-speed serial data transceiver circuitry on a programmable logic device (“PLD”) includes some channels that are able to operate at data rates up to a first, relatively low maximum data rate, and other channels that are able to operate at data rates up to a second, relatively high maximum data rate. The relatively low-speed channels are served by relatively low-speed phase locked loop (“PLL”) circuitry, and have other circuit components that are typically needed for handling data that is transmitted at relatively low data rates. The relatively high-speed channels are served by relatively high-speed PLLs, and have other circuit components that are typically needed for handling data that is transmitted at relatively high data rates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Altera Corporation
    Inventors: Sergey Shumarayev, Bill W Bereza, Chong H Lee, Rakesh H Patel, Wilson Wong
  • Publication number: 20090081675
    Abstract: Methods to identify a set of probe polynucleotides suitable for detecting a set of targets and in particular methods for identification of primers suitable for detection of target microorganisms related polynucleotides, set of polynucleotides and compositions, and related methods and systems for detection and/or identification of microorganisms in a sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventors: Bill W. COLSTON, JR., J. Patrick Fitch, Shea N. Gardner, Peter L. Williams, Mark C. Wagner
  • Patent number: RE41780
    Abstract: A system for nucleic acid amplification of a sample comprises partitioning the sample into partitioned sections and performing PCR on the partitioned sections of the sample. Another embodiment of the invention provides a system for nucleic acid amplification and detection of a sample comprising partitioning the sample into partitioned sections, performing PCR on the partitioned sections of the sample, and detecting and analyzing the partitioned sections of the sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC
    Inventors: Brian L. Anderson, Bill W. Colston, Christopher J. Elkin
  • Patent number: RE43365
    Abstract: A system for nucleic acid amplification of a sample comprises partitioning the sample into partitioned sections and performing PCR on the partitioned sections of the sample. Another embodiment of the invention provides a system for nucleic acid amplification and detection of a sample comprising partitioning the sample into partitioned sections, performing PCR on the partitioned sections of the sample, and detecting and analyzing the partitioned sections of the sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC
    Inventors: Brian L. Anderson, Bill W. Colston, Christopher J. Elkin
  • Patent number: D727046
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Millennium Outdoors, LLC
    Inventor: Bill W. Alexander
  • Patent number: D727047
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Millennium Outdoors, LLC
    Inventor: Bill W. Alexander
  • Patent number: RE45539
    Abstract: A system for nucleic acid amplification of a sample comprises partitioning the sample into partitioned sections and performing PCR on the partitioned sections of the sample. Another embodiment of the invention provides a system for nucleic acid amplification and detection of a sample comprising partitioning the sample into partitioned sections, performing PCR on the partitioned sections of the sample, and detecting and analyzing the partitioned sections of the sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC
    Inventors: Brian L. Anderson, Bill W. Colston, Christopher J. Elkin