Patents by Inventor Carroll Williams
Carroll 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: 20230115489Abstract: Described systems and techniques enable the capture of an archive image copy of at least one database at a first time, as well as the capture of database metadata that includes a runtime environment of the at least one database. The archive image copy and the database metadata may be stored. A request to restore the at least one database may be received at a second time. In response to the request, the archive image copy and the database metadata may be determined. The at least one database may be restored, including re-establishing the runtime environment using the database metadata.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2021Publication date: April 13, 2023Inventors: Rupak Ranjan Devroy, Carroll William Andrews, JR.
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Patent number: 7284520Abstract: The present invention relates to a lash adjuster body, comprising A lash adjuster body, comprising an outer surface, enclosing a cavity, wherein the cavity includes an inner surface configured to accommodate an insert and a spring; and the cavity is fabricated through forging.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2007Date of Patent: October 23, 2007Assignee: MacLean-Fogg CompanyInventors: Dhruva Mandal, Carroll Williams
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Patent number: 7281329Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for fabricating a roller follower assembly, comprising the steps of fabricating a lash adjuster body, fabricating a roller follower body, fabricating a leakdown plunger, fabricating a socket, wherein at least one of the lash adjuster body, roller follower body, leakdown plunger, and socket is fabricated at least in part by forging.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2004Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Assignee: MacLean-Fogg CompanyInventors: Dhruva Mandal, Carroll Williams
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Publication number: 20070234989Abstract: The present invention relates to a leakdown plunger, comprising a first plunger opening, a second plunger opening, and an outer plunger surface that is provided with an axis and encloses an inner plunger surface, the first plunger opening is provided with a first annular plunger surface shaped to accommodate a valve insert, the second plunger opening is configured to cooperate with a socket body, the outer plunger surface includes a cylindrical plunger surface and cooperates with an engine workpiece, and the inner plunger surface includes an inner cylindrical plunger surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2007Publication date: October 11, 2007Applicant: MACLEAN-FOGG COMPANYInventors: DHRUVA MANDAL, Carroll Williams
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Patent number: 7273026Abstract: The present invention relates to a roller follower, comprising an outer surface, enclosing a first cavity, a second cavity, and a transition opening, wherein the first cavity includes a first inner surface configured to house a cylindrical insert the second cavity includes a second inner surface configured to house an inner body, and the transition opening links the first cavity with the second cavity; and at least one of the cavities is fabricated through forging.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2002Date of Patent: September 25, 2007Assignee: MacLean-Fogg CompanyInventors: Dhruva Mandal, Carroll Williams
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Publication number: 20070214639Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for fabricating a roller follower assembly, comprising the steps of fabricating a lash adjuster body, fabricating a roller follower body, fabricating a leakdown plunger, fabricating a socket, wherein at least one of the lash adjuster body, roller follower body, leakdown plunger, and socket is fabricated at least in part by forging.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2007Applicant: MacLean-Fogg CompanyInventors: DHRUVA MANDAL, Carroll Williams
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Publication number: 20070193544Abstract: The present invention relates to a valve lifter body, comprising an outer surface, enclosing a first cavity and a second cavity, wherein the first cavity includes a first inner surface configured to house a cylindrical insert, the second cavity includes a second inner surface cylindrically shaped, and at least one of the cavities is fabricated through forging.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2007Publication date: August 23, 2007Inventors: Dhruva Mandal, Carroll Williams
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Publication number: 20070157898Abstract: The present invention relates to a lash adjuster body, comprising A lash adjuster body, comprising an outer surface, enclosing a cavity, wherein the cavity includes an inner surface configured to accommodate an insert and a spring; and the cavity is fabricated through forging.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2007Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventors: Dhruva Mandal, Carroll Williams
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Patent number: 7207302Abstract: The present invention relates to a valve lifter body, comprising an outer surface, enclosing a first cavity and a second cavity, wherein the first cavity includes a first inner surface configured to house a cylindrical insert, the second cavity includes a second inner surface cylindrically shaped, and at least one of the cavities is fabricated through forging.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2006Date of Patent: April 24, 2007Assignee: MacLean-Fogg CompanyInventors: Carroll Williams, Dhruva Mandal
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Patent number: 7191745Abstract: The present invention relates to a lash adjuster body, comprising A lash adjuster body, comprising an outer surface, enclosing a cavity, wherein the cavity includes an inner surface configured to accommodate an insert and a spring; and the cavity is fabricated through forging.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2002Date of Patent: March 20, 2007Assignee: MacLean-Fogg CompanyInventors: Dhruva Mandal, Carroll Williams
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Patent number: 7128034Abstract: The present invention relates to a valve lifter body, comprising an outer surface, enclosing a first cavity and a second cavity, wherein the first cavity includes a first inner surface configured to house a cylindrical insert, the second cavity includes a second inner surface cylindrically shaped, and at least one of the cavities is fabricated through forging.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2002Date of Patent: October 31, 2006Assignee: MacLean-Fogg CompanyInventors: Dhruva Mandal, Carroll Williams
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Publication number: 20060148206Abstract: The present invention relates to a leakdown plunger, comprising a first plunger opening, a second plunger opening, and an outer plunger surface that is provided with an axis and encloses an inner plunger surface, the first plunger opening is provided with a first annular plunger surface shaped to accommodate a valve insert, the second plunger opening is configured to cooperate with a socket body, the outer plunger surface includes a cylindrical plunger surface and cooperates with an engine workpiece, and the inner plunger surface includes an inner cylindrical plunger surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2006Publication date: July 6, 2006Inventors: Dhruva Mandal, Carroll Williams
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Publication number: 20060130795Abstract: The present invention relates to a valve lifter body, comprising an outer surface, enclosing a first cavity and a second cavity, wherein the first cavity includes a first inner surface configured to house a cylindrical insert, the second cavity includes a second inner surface cylindrically shaped, and at least one of the cavities is fabricated through forging.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2006Publication date: June 22, 2006Inventors: Carroll Williams, Dhruva Mandal
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Patent number: 7032553Abstract: The present invention relates to an assembly, comprising an adjusting body, a valve lifter body and means for cold forming at least a portion of at least one of the adjusting body and the valve lifter body. The adjusting body includes an outer surface enclosing a cavity, wherein the cavity includes an inner surface configured to accommodate an insert and a spring. The valve lifter body includes a first end containing a first opening, a second end containing a second opening, and an outer lifter surface that encloses a first and second lifter cavity, wherein at least one of the ends is substantially flat, the second lifter cavity includes a second inner lifter surface that is configured to house the adjusting body, and the first cavity is configured to house a cylindrical insert and includes a first inner lifter surface provided with a plurality of walls that extend from the first opening, a curved surface, a flat surface, and an angled surface that is at an angle with respect to the flat surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2005Date of Patent: April 25, 2006Assignee: The MacLean-Fogg CompanyInventors: Carroll Williams, Dhruva Mandal
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Patent number: 7028654Abstract: The present invention relates to an assembly, comprising a socket body including a forgeable material and provided with an outer socket surface, a first socket surface, and a second socket surface, wherein the outer socket surface is configured to cooperate with the inner surface of an engine workpiece, the first socket surface includes a push rod cooperating surface, and the second socket surface includes a plunger reservoir passage configured to conduct fluid and a curved socket surface that is configured to cooperate with a leakdown plunger.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2002Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Assignee: The MacLean-Fogg CompanyInventors: Dhruva Mandal, Carroll Williams
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Patent number: 7025025Abstract: The present invention relates to a socket, comprising, a body including a plurality of passages, a first surface, a second surface, and an outer surface; the first surface is configured to accommodate an insert; the second surface is configured to cooperate with an engine workpiece; the outer surface is configured to cooperate with the inner surface of an engine workpiece; and at least one of the surfaces is fabricated through forging.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2005Date of Patent: April 11, 2006Assignee: MacLean-Fogg CompanyInventors: Dhruva Mandal, Carroll Williams
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Publication number: 20050268875Abstract: The present invention relates to a leakdown plunger, comprising a first plunger opening, a second plunger opening, and an outer plunger surface that is provided with an axis and encloses an inner plunger surface, the first plunger opening is provided with a first annular plunger surface shaped to accommodate a valve insert, the second plunger opening is configured to cooperate with a socket body and is provided with a second annular plunger surface, the outer plunger surface includes a cylindrical plunger surface and cooperates with a lash adjuster body to define a cavity between the lash adjuster body and the outer plunger surface, and the inner plunger surface includes a first inner cylindrical plunger surface and a second inner cylindrical plunger surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2005Publication date: December 8, 2005Inventors: Dhruva Mandal, Carroll Williams
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Publication number: 20050252473Abstract: The present invention relates to a socket, comprising, a body including a plurality of passages, a first surface, a second surface, and an outer surface; the first surface is configured to accommodate an insert; the second surface is configured to cooperate with an engine workpiece; the outer surface is configured to cooperate with the inner surface of an engine workpiece; and at least one of the surfaces is fabricated through forging.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2005Publication date: November 17, 2005Inventors: Dhruva Mandal, Carroll Williams
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Publication number: 20050205034Abstract: The present invention relates to a leakdown plunger, comprising a first plunger opening, a second plunger opening, and an outer plunger surface enclosing an inner plunger surface, the first plunger opening is provided with a first annular plunger surface defining a first plunger hole shaped to accommodate an insert, the second plunger opening is configured to cooperate with a socket body and is provided with a second annular plunger surface defining a second plunger hole, the outer plunger surface includes a cylindrical plunger surface and cooperates with a lash adjuster body to define a cavity between the lash adjuster body and the outer plunger surface, and the inner plunger surface includes a first inner cylindrical plunger surface and a second inner cylindrical plunger surface, wherein the second annular plunger surface is located between the first inner cylindrical plunger surface and the second inner cylindrical plunger surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2005Publication date: September 22, 2005Inventors: Carroll Williams, Dhruva Mandal
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Publication number: 20050199206Abstract: The present invention relates to an assembly, comprising an adjusting body, a valve lifter body and means for cold forming at least a portion of at least one of the adjusting body and the valve lifter body. The adjusting body includes an outer surface enclosing a cavity, wherein the cavity includes an inner surface configured to accommodate an insert and a spring. The valve lifter body includes a first end containing a first opening, a second end containing a second opening, and an outer lifter surface that encloses a first and second lifter cavity, wherein at least one of the ends is substantially flat, the second lifter cavity includes a second inner lifter surface that is configured to house the adjusting body, and the first cavity is configured to house a cylindrical insert and includes a first inner lifter surface provided with a plurality of walls that extend from the first opening, a curved surface, a flat surface, and an angled surface that is at an angle with respect to the flat surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2005Publication date: September 15, 2005Inventors: Carroll Williams, Dhruva Mandal