Patents by Inventor Blaine Williams

Blaine 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).

  • Publication number: 20180283701
    Abstract: A heating tile designed to be easily built without intervention by the tile manufacturer and installed using standard construction methods and materials while providing a radiant heating method that is compatible with both computer controlled systems as well as simple thermostat controls, can be repaired without major floor rework, does not produce a significant magnetic field, is protected against overheating due to excessive exposed surface insulation, and is water and contaminant resistant even if there is minor cracking of the tile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2017
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventor: Bruce Blaine Williams
  • Patent number: 9989264
    Abstract: A heating tile designed to be easily installed using standard construction methods and materials while providing a radiant heating method that is compatible with both computer controlled systems as well as simple thermostat controls, can be repaired without major floor rework, does not produce a significant magnetic field, is protected against overheating due to excessive exposed surface insulation, and is water and contaminant resistant even if there is minor cracking of the tile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Inventor: Bruce Blaine Williams
  • Patent number: 9955965
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a surgical device, comprising: a jaw assembly defining a first longitudinal axis and including a first jaw and a second jaw moveable relative to the first jaw; an elongated body defining a second longitudinal axis and coupled to a proximal end of the jaw assembly, wherein the jaw assembly is configured to articulate about an articulation axis transverse to the second longitudinal axis relative to the elongated body; a handle assembly coupled to a proximal end of the elongated body and comprising at least one motor mechanically coupled to the jaw assembly; and a control assembly coupled to the handle assembly, the control assembly including a first control button, a second control button, a first rocker device disposed about the first control button and configured to rotate thereabout, and a second rocker device disposed about the second control button and configured to rotate thereabout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Xingrui Chen, David A. Nicholas, Matthew J. Chowaniec, Michael A. Zemlok, Blaine Williams, Anthony Calderoni
  • Publication number: 20170350604
    Abstract: A heating tile designed to be easily installed using standard construction methods and materials while providing a radiant heating method that is compatible with both computer controlled systems as well as simple thermostat controls, can be repaired without major floor rework, does not produce a significant magnetic field, is protected against overheating due to excessive exposed surface insulation, and is water and contaminant resistant even if there is minor cracking of the tile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventor: Bruce Blaine Williams
  • Publication number: 20140012238
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a surgical device, comprising: a jaw assembly defining a first longitudinal axis and including a first jaw and a second jaw moveable relative to the first jaw; an elongated body defining a second longitudinal axis and coupled to a proximal end of the jaw assembly, wherein the jaw assembly is configured to articulate about an articulation axis transverse to the second longitudinal axis relative to the elongated body; a handle assembly coupled to a proximal end of the elongated body and comprising at least one motor mechanically coupled to the jaw assembly; and a control assembly coupled to the handle assembly, the control assembly including a first control button, a second control button, a first rocker device disposed about the first control button and configured to rotate thereabout, and a second rocker device disposed about the second control button and configured to rotate thereabout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Inventors: Xingrui Chen, David A. Nicholas, Matthew J. Chowaniec, Michael A. Zemlok, Blaine Williams, Anthony Calderoni
  • Publication number: 20120074342
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are agglomerate blends suitable for application to a surface of a substrate by thermal spray, thereby to produce coatings, typically nanostructured coatings, that exhibit desirable properties such as erosion, abrasion, or corrosion resistance. Such coatings have many useful applications, including but not limited to an enhancement of valve reliability and durability. For example, the nanostructured coatings may be applied to valve components (i.e., balls and seats) via thermal spray processes, wherein the feedstock powder used in thermal spray may be composed, for example, of a chromium oxide composite material that meets the protective requirements against the wear and corrosion of the valve service. The thermal spray process may involve, but is not limited to, either a plasma spray or high-velocity combustion process. Through their enhanced properties, the coatings can provide superior reliability and extended life to components such as valves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: Scientific Valve and Seal, L.P.
    Inventors: George Ea-Hwan Kim, John Blaine Williams, JR.
  • Publication number: 20080182114
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are agglomerate blends suitable for application to a surface of a substrate by thermal spray, thereby to produce coatings, typically nanostructured coatings, that exhibit desirable properties such as erosion, abrasion, or corrosion resistance. Such coatings have many useful applications, including but not limited to an enhancement of valve reliability and durability. For example, the nanostructured coatings may be applied to valve components (i.e., balls and seats) via thermal spray processes, wherein the feedstock powder used in thermal spray may be composed, for example, of a chromium oxide composite material that meets the protective requirements against the wear and corrosion of the valve service. The thermal spray process may involve, but is not limited to, either a plasma spray or high-velocity combustion process. Through their enhanced properties, the coatings can provide superior reliability and extended life to components such as valves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Applicant: Scientific Valve and Seal, L.P.
    Inventors: George Ea-Hwan Kim, John Blaine Williams