Patents by Inventor Craig A. Willoughby

Craig A. Willoughby 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: 20230260381
    Abstract: A method for artificial intelligence (AI) event response includes receiving an event alert or a communication associated with an event alert from a communication device. The method includes an AI system collecting additional information about at least one of the event alert, the communication device, or a user of the communication device. The method includes the AI system categorizing the event alert into one category of multiple categories based on the collected additional information. The method includes prioritizing subsequent handling of the event alert among other event alerts based on the category.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Richard Andrew Watts, Justin Gibson Bailey, Brian Craig Willoughby
  • Patent number: 11636748
    Abstract: A method for artificial intelligence (AI) event response includes receiving an event alert or a communication associated with an event alert from a communication device. The method includes an AI system collecting additional information about at least one of the event alert, the communication device, or a user of the communication device. The method includes the AI system categorizing the event alert into one category of multiple categories based on the collected additional information. The method includes prioritizing subsequent handling of the event alert among other event alerts based on the category.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Becklar, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Andrew Watts, Justin Gibson Bailey, Brian Craig Willoughby
  • Publication number: 20220270461
    Abstract: A method for artificial intelligence (AI) event response includes receiving an event alert or a communication associated with an event alert from a communication device. The method includes an AI system collecting additional information about at least one of the event alert, the communication device, or a user of the communication device. The method includes the AI system categorizing the event alert into one category of multiple categories based on the collected additional information. The method includes prioritizing subsequent handling of the event alert among other event alerts based on the category.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Richard Andrew Watts, Justin Gibson Bailey, Brian Craig Willoughby
  • Patent number: 7748480
    Abstract: A control system for use with a ground maintenance vehicle such as a lawn mower. The control system may include one or more control handles movable between a neutral position and at least a first drive or reverse position. The system may further include a biasing mechanism operable to bias the control handle from the first drive position to the neutral position. The biasing mechanism may be pre-deflected when the control handle is in the neutral position, yet provide little or no biasing effect to the handle until the handle is moved towards the first drive position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Exmark Manufacturing Company, Incorporated
    Inventors: Joe A. Loxterkamp, Craig A. Willoughby
  • Publication number: 20090217636
    Abstract: A control system for use with a ground maintenance vehicle such as a lawn mower. The control system may include one or more control handles movable between a neutral position and at least a first drive or reverse position. The system may further include a biasing mechanism operable to bias the control handle from the first drive position to the neutral position. The biasing mechanism may be pre-deflected when the control handle is in the neutral position, yet provide little or no biasing effect to the handle until the handle is moved towards the first drive position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Applicant: Exmark Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Joe A. Loxterkamp, Craig A. Willoughby
  • Patent number: 7276205
    Abstract: The invention relates to an injection device for the reliable introduction of a fluid into a metallurgical vessel having a refractory lining, the device being removably insertable in the lining; comprising a refractory first body (2) and a refractory second body (3) fittingly assembled, the first body (2) being made of a refractory material less permeable to the fluid than the material of the second body (3), the first and second bodies having each a surface (4, 5) adapted to contact molten metal; and having each fluid passages (6, 7) extending from fluid feeding means (8) to a surface (4, 5) adapted to contact molten metal, the relative flow resistance of the fluid passages (7) in the second body (4) being higher than that of the fluid passages (6) in the first body (2), the fluid passages (6) in the first body (2) being constituted of slots or bores. According to the invention, the fluid passages (6) in the first body (2) are independent from the fluid passages (7) in the second body (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: Vesuvius Crucible Company
    Inventors: Craig Willoughby, Cavan Millward
  • Publication number: 20050218568
    Abstract: The invention relates to an injection device for the reliable introduction of a fluid into a metallurgical vessel having a refractory lining, the device being removably insertable in the lining; comprising a refractory first body (2) and a refractory second body (3) fittingly assembled, the first body (2) being made of a refractory material less permeable to the fluid than the material of the second body (3), the first and second bodies having each a surface (4, 5) adapted to contact molten metal; and having each fluid passages (6, 7) extending from fluid feeding means (8) to a surface (4, 5) adapted to contact molten metal, the relative flow resistance of the fluid passages (7) in the second body (4) being higher than that of the fluid passages (6) in the first body (2), the fluid passages (6) in the first body (2) being constituted of slots or bores. According to the invention, the fluid passages (6) in the first body (2) are independent from the fluid passages (7) in the second body (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2003
    Publication date: October 6, 2005
    Applicant: VESUVIUS CRUCIBLE COMPANY
    Inventors: Craig Willoughby, Cavan Millward
  • Publication number: 20040100004
    Abstract: The invention concerns a plug or brick (1) for injecting gas into molten metal through a molten metal-contacting surface (11) comprising
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2003
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Inventors: Craig Willoughby, Cavan Millward
  • Patent number: 6183046
    Abstract: An adjustable armrest is provided for a riding lawn mower which normally has an operator's seat positioned thereon with the seat including armrests at either side of the seat. The armrests are normally pivotally movable from an operative position to an inoperative position. In the operative position, the armrests are designed to support the arms of the operator while the operator is manipulating the control levers of the mower. An adjuster plate is selectively rotatably mounted on each of the armrest support frames with the adjuster plate being selectively rotatably mounted with respect to the armrest support frame to selectively vary the amount of downward pivotal movement of the armrest. The adjuster plate has a bolt opening formed therein to facilitate the rotatable mounting of the adjuster plate on the support frame. The bolt opening is offset in at least two directions from the center of the adjuster plate so that the edges or ends thereof are spaced at different distances from the bolt opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2001
    Assignee: Exmark Mfg. Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Craig A. Willoughby