Patents by Inventor Clinton L. Williams

Clinton L. 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).

  • Wind turbine metrology system
    Patent number: 8235662
    Abstract: A wind turbine and system for controlling a wind turbine using a nosecone mounted metrology system is disclosed. The wind turbine comprises at least one wind sensor for determining at least one wind characteristic. The wind sensor is mounted on a boom and located at a predetermined distance outward from the wind turbine nosecone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Ryan M. LeClair, Thomas P. Schmitt, Saskia G. Honoff, Clinton L. Williams, Thomas H. Siebers, Donald M. Rogers, Christopher J. Winslow
  • WIND TURBINE METROLOGY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20090142192
    Abstract: A wind turbine and system for controlling a wind turbine using a nosecone mounted metrology system is disclosed. The wind turbine comprises at least one wind sensor for determining at least one wind characteristic. The wind sensor is mounted on a boom and located at a predetermined distance outward from the wind turbine nosecone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2007
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventors: Ryan M. LeClair, Thomas P. Schmitt, Saskia G. Honoff, Clinton L. Williams, Thomas H. Siebers, Donald M. Rogers, Christopher J. Winslow
  • Pumpless microfluidics
    Patent number: 6743399
    Abstract: A microfluidic device which operates without the need for an external power source. The device includes a body structure, at least one microscale channel within the structure, a port for introducing fluid into the channel, and a power source internal to the structure for propelling the fluid through the channel. Various structures are described which embody the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Micronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Bernhard H. Weigl, Clinton L. Williams, Jon W. Hayenga, Ronald L. Bardell, Thomas E. Schulte
  • Valve for use in microfluidic structures
    Publication number: 20030197139
    Abstract: A valve for use in microfluidic structures. The valve uses a spherical member, such as a ball bearing, to depress an elastomeric member to selectively open and close a microfluidic channel. The valve may be operated manually or by use of an internal force generated to shift the spherical member to its activated position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Applicant: Micronics, Inc.
    Inventor: Clinton L. Williams
  • Valve for use in microfluidic structures
    Patent number: 6581899
    Abstract: A valve for use in microfluidic structures. The valve uses a spherical member, such as a ball bearing, to depress an elastomeric member to selectively open and close a microfluidic channel. The valve may be operated manually or by use of an internal force generated to shift the spherical member to its activated position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Micronics, Inc.
    Inventor: Clinton L. Williams
  • Microfluidic analysis cartridge
    Patent number: 6488896
    Abstract: A device for analyzing sample solutions such as whole blood based on coagulation and agglutination which requires no external power source or moving parts to perform the analysis. Single disposable cartridges for performing blood typing assays can be constructed using this technology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: Micronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Bernhard H. Weigl, Gerald L. Klein, Ronald L. Bardell, Clinton L. Williams, Thomas H. Schulte
  • Valve for use in microfluidic structures
    Patent number: 6431212
    Abstract: A valve for use in laminated plastic microfluidic structures. The valve comprises first, second, and third layers of flexible material separated by first and second spacing layers to form microfluidic channels, and having an actuator section to selectively isolate the microfluidic channels from each other. The structure can also be used as a recirculating pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Inventors: Jon W. Hayenga, Clinton L. Williams
  • Valve for use in microfluidic structures
    Publication number: 20010054702
    Abstract: A valve for use in microfluidic structures. The valve uses a spherical member, such as a ball bearing, to depress an elastomeric member to selectively open and close a microfluidic channel. The valve may be operated manually or by use of an internal force generated to shift the spherical member to its activated position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2001
    Publication date: December 27, 2001
    Inventor: Clinton L. Williams
  • Microfluidic analysis cartridge
    Publication number: 20010046453
    Abstract: A device for analyzing sample solutions such as whole blood based on coagulation and agglutination which requires no external power source or moving parts to perform the analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2001
    Publication date: November 29, 2001
    Inventors: Bernhard H. Weigl, Gerald L. Klein, Ronald L. Bardell, Clinton L. Williams, Thomas H. Schulte