Patents by Inventor Brian K. Williams

Brian K. 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: 20240002087
    Abstract: A system and method of identifying and maintaining synchronization of components within a container carrier applicating machine includes connecting a plurality of point of use feedback devices to operative components of the applicating machine and providing visual feedback from the plurality of feedback devices of a location of synchronized and/or unsynchronized components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: William T. ROE, Brian K. WILLIAMS, Christopher J. SAMARAS
  • Patent number: 11772834
    Abstract: A system and method of identifying and maintaining synchronization of components within a container carrier applicating machine includes connecting a plurality of point of use feedback devices to operative components of the applicating machine and providing visual feedback from the plurality of feedback devices of location of sychronized and or unsynchronized components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: William T. Roe, Brian K. Williams, Christopher J. Samaras
  • Publication number: 20220324598
    Abstract: A system and method of identifying and maintaining synchronization of components within a container carrier applicating machine includes connecting a plurality of point of use feedback devices to operative components of the applicating machine and providing visual feedback from the plurality of feedback devices of location of sychronized and or unsynchronized components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: William T. ROE, Brian K. Williams, Christopher J. Samaras
  • Patent number: 8684092
    Abstract: An apparatus to allow backup or alternate fluid flow routes around malfunctioning BOP control components using a remotely installed removable hydraulic hose connection. The backup fluid flow route sends pressure-regulated hydraulic fluid to a BOP operation via an isolation valve rigidly attached to the BOP, then to a hose connected to an intervention panel on the BOP and finally through a valve that isolates the primary flow route and establishes a secondary flow route to allow continued operation. To increase reliability, the backup components route from a spare BOP function and are rigidly fixed to the BOP.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Transocean Sedco Forex Ventures Limited
    Inventors: Scott P. McGrath, Brian K. Williams
  • Patent number: 8376051
    Abstract: An apparatus to allow backup or alternate fluid flow routes around malfunctioning BOP control components using a remotely installed removable hydraulic hose connection. The backup fluid flow route sends pressure-regulated hydraulic fluid to a BOP operation via an isolation valve rigidly attached to the BOP, then to a hose connected to an intervention panel on the BOP and finally through a valve that isolates the primary flow route and establishes a secondary flow route to allow continued operation. To increase reliability, the backup components route from a spare BOP function and are rigidly fixed to the BOP.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Inventors: Scott P. McGrath, Brian K. Williams
  • Publication number: 20090095464
    Abstract: An apparatus to allow backup or alternate fluid flow routes around malfunctioning BOP control components using a remotely installed removable hydraulic hose connection. The backup fluid flow route sends pressure-regulated hydraulic fluid to a BOP operation via an isolation valve rigidly attached to the BOP, then to a hose connected to an intervention panel on the BOP and finally through a valve that isolates the primary flow route and establishes a secondary flow route to allow continued operation. To increase reliability, the backup components route from a spare BOP function and are rigidly fixed to the BOP.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2008
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Applicant: Transocean Offshore Deepwater Drilling Inc.
    Inventors: Scott P. McGrath, Brian K. Williams
  • Patent number: D318806
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1991
    Inventor: Brian K. Williams