Patents by Inventor David John Williams
David John 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: 20250016524Abstract: In some implementations, a first computing device can send notifications at times that the first computing device is not in an expected location. A user of a second computing device can remotely configure an expected location for the first computing device, which may be a particular location for a certain period of time. During that time, the first computing device can monitor its own location and check whether it is within the expected location. If the first computing device unexpectedly leaves or fails to enter the expected location, the first computing device may transmit a notification to the second computing device. Similarly, if the first computing device loses connectivity with other devices, a server device may notify the second computing device that the location of the first computing device cannot be determined.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2024Publication date: January 9, 2025Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Andreas E. Schobel, Swaminathan Jayaraman, Paul W. Salzman, Kevin M. Lynch, Tommy Rochette, Albert R. Howard, Siva Ganesh Movva, Thomas Chathoth Abraham, Frank De Jong, Rachel F. Needle, David John Williams, Raghunandan K. Pai, Swadesh Bhattacharya
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Publication number: 20250004695Abstract: Media content can be created and/or modified using a network-accessible platform. Scripts for content-based experiences could be readily created using one or more interfaces generated by the network-accessible platform. For example, a script for a content-based experience could be created using an interface that permits triggers to be inserted directly into the script. Interface(s) may also allow different media formats to be easily aligned for post-processing. For example, a transcript and an audio file may be dynamically aligned so that the network-accessible platform can globally reflect changes made to either item. User feedback may also be presented directly on the interface(s) so that modifications can be made based on actual user experiences.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2024Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventors: Steven Surmacz Rubin, Ulf Schwekendiek, David John Williams
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Publication number: 20250004696Abstract: Media content can be created and/or modified using a network-accessible platform. Scripts for content-based experiences could be readily created using one or more interfaces generated by the network-accessible platform. For example, a script for a content-based experience could be created using an interface that permits triggers to be inserted directly into the script. Interface(s) may also allow different media formats to be easily aligned for post-processing. For example, a transcript and an audio file may be dynamically aligned so that the network-accessible platform can globally reflect changes made to either item. User feedback may also be presented directly on the interface(s) so that modifications can be made based on actual user experiences.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2024Publication date: January 2, 2025Inventors: Steven Surmacz Rubin, Ulf Schwekendiek, David John Williams
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Patent number: 12157260Abstract: A method of making thermoplastic polymer particles may include mixing in an extruder a mixture comprising a thermoplastic polymer and a carrier fluid that is immiscible with the thermoplastic polymer at a temperature greater than a melting point or softening temperature of the thermoplastic polymer and at a shear rate sufficiently high to disperse the thermoplastic polymer in the carrier fluid; cooling the mixture to below the melting point or softening temperature of the thermoplastic polymer to form solidified particles comprising thermoplastic polymer particles having a circularity of 0.90 or greater and that comprise the thermoplastic polymer; and separating the solidified particles from the carrier fluid.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2020Date of Patent: December 3, 2024Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Valerie M. Farrugia, Michael S. Hawkins, David John William Lawton, Carolyn Patricia Moorlag
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Powder particulates comprising a water-soluble polymer and production thereof by melt emulsification
Patent number: 12129372Abstract: Powder particulates comprising a water-soluble polymer may be formed by melt emulsification. Compositions comprising powder particulates may comprise a plurality of particulates comprising a water-soluble polymer and a plurality of nanoparticles, the water-soluble polymer defining at least an outer surface of the particulates and at least a majority of the plurality of nanoparticles being disposed upon the outer surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2021Date of Patent: October 29, 2024Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Benjamin John Knapik, David John William Lawton -
Patent number: 12127074Abstract: In some implementations, a first computing device can send notifications at times that the first computing device is not in an expected location. A user of a second computing device can remotely configure an expected location for the first computing device, which may be a particular location for a certain period of time. During that time, the first computing device can monitor its own location and check whether it is within the expected location. If the first computing device unexpectedly leaves or fails to enter the expected location, the first computing device may transmit a notification to the second computing device. Similarly, if the first computing device loses connectivity with other devices, a server device may notify the second computing device that the location of the first computing device cannot be determined.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2022Date of Patent: October 22, 2024Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Andreas E. Schobel, Swaminathan Jayaraman, Paul W. Salzman, Kevin M. Lynch, Tommy Rochette, Albert R. Howard, Siva Ganesh Movva, Thomas Chathoth Abraham, Frank De Jong, Rachel F. Needle, David John Williams, Raghunandan K. Pai, Swadesh Bhattacharya
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Patent number: 12118266Abstract: Media content can be created and/or modified using a network-accessible platform. Scripts for content-based experiences could be readily created using one or more interfaces generated by the network-accessible platform. For example, a script for a content-based experience could be created using an interface that permits triggers to be inserted directly into the script. Interface(s) may also allow different media formats to be easily aligned for post-processing. For example, a transcript and an audio file may be dynamically aligned so that the network-accessible platform can globally reflect changes made to either item. User feedback may also be presented directly on the interface(s) so that modifications can be made based on actual user experiences.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2022Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: Descript, Inc.Inventors: Steven Surmacz Rubin, Ulf Schwekendiek, David John Williams
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Publication number: 20240270917Abstract: This invention relates to thermoset, thermal insulating panel, pour-in-place and pour-in-place foams having desirable and unexpectedly low thermal conductivity, and to compositions, method and systems which use and/or are used to make such foams comprising: (a) providing thermosetting foam forming component and a blowing agent for forming predominantly closed cells in the foam, wherein the blowing agent comprises: (i) cis-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene (HFO-1336mzzm(Z)) and cyclopentane, with the HFO-1336mzzm(Z) and cyclopentane in the blowing agent together comprising at least about 50% by weight of the total of all components in the blowing agent and (ii) the weight ratio of HFO-1336mzzm(Z) to cyclopentane in the blowing agent is from about 45:55 to less than 68:32 and (b) forming foam from said provided foamable composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2024Publication date: August 15, 2024Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: BIN YU, MARY C. BOGDAN, DAVID JOHN WILLIAMS, YIU KEUNG LING
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Patent number: 11920016Abstract: This invention relates to thermoset, thermal insulating panel, pour-in-place and pour-in-place foams having desirable and unexpectedly low thermal conductivity, and to compositions, method and systems which use and/or are used to make such foams comprising: (a) providing thermosetting foam forming component and a blowing agent for forming predominantly closed cells in the foam, wherein the blowing agent comprises: (i) cis-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene (HFO-1336mzzm(Z)) and cyclopentane, with the HFO-1336mzzm(Z) and cyclopentane in the blowing agent together comprising at least about 50% by weight of the total of all components in the blowing agent and (ii) the weight ratio of HFO-1336mzzm(Z) to cyclopentane in the blowing agent is from about 45:55 to less than 68:32 and (b) forming foam from said provided foamable composition.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Bin Yu, Mary C. Bogdan, David John Williams, Yiu Keung Ling
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Patent number: 11747967Abstract: Different types of media experiences can be developed based on characteristics of the consumer. “Linear” experiences may require execution of a pre-built script, although the script could be dynamically modified by a media production platform. Linear experiences can include guided audio tours that are modified or updated based on the location of the consumer. “Enhanced” experiences include conventional media content that is supplemented with intelligent media content. For example, turn-by-turn directions could be supplemented with audio descriptions about the surrounding area. “Freeform” experiences, meanwhile, are those that can continually morph based on information gleaned from a consumer. For example, a radio station may modify what content is being presented based on the geographical metadata uploaded by a computing device associated with the consumer.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2022Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Descript, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Terrill Holmes, Steven Surmacz Rubin, Ulf Schwekendiek, David John Williams
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Publication number: 20230221842Abstract: Different types of media experiences can be developed based on characteristics of the consumer. “Linear” experiences may require execution of a pre-built script, although the script could be dynamically modified by a media production platform. Linear experiences can include guided audio tours that are modified or updated based on the location of the consumer. “Enhanced” experiences include conventional media content that is supplemented with intelligent media content. For example, turn-by-turn directions could be supplemented with audio descriptions about the surrounding area. “Freeform” experiences, meanwhile, are those that can continually morph based on information gleaned from a consumer. For example, a radio station may modify what content is being presented based on the geographical metadata uploaded by a computing device associated with the consumer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2023Publication date: July 13, 2023Inventors: Ryan Terrill Holmes, Steven Surmacz Rubin, Ulf Schwekendiek, David John Williams
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Publication number: 20230109095Abstract: A garment has a main body including a front portion, a back portion, and a gusset connecting the front portion and the back portion. The gusset has left and right lateral edges partially defining respective left and right leg openings of the main body. An absorbent material is coupled to an inner face of the main body at least at the gusset. A waterproof material is sandwiched between the main body and the absorbent material. Left and right elastic bands are coupled to outer lateral edges of the absorbent material. The left and right elastic bands are bonded to the waterproof material and the waterproof material is attached to the main body proximate the respective left and right lateral edges of the gusset. A method of manufacturing the garment is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2022Publication date: April 6, 2023Applicant: Mast Industries (Far East) LimitedInventors: Suet Hing Yip, Fung Yee Debby Au, David John Williams, Meloy Ted Samarasinghe, Hin Ting Scarlet Wong
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POWDER PARTICULATES COMPRISING A WATER-SOLUBLE POLYMER AND PRODUCTION THEREOF BY MELT EMULSIFICATION
Publication number: 20230060436Abstract: Powder particulates comprising a water-soluble polymer may be formed by melt emulsification. Compositions comprising powder particulates may comprise a plurality of particulates comprising a water-soluble polymer and a plurality of nanoparticles, the water-soluble polymer defining at least an outer surface of the particulates and at least a majority of the plurality of nanoparticles being disposed upon the outer surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2021Publication date: March 2, 2023Applicant: Xerox CorporationInventors: Benjamin John Knapik, David John William Lawton -
Publication number: 20220374192Abstract: Media content can be created and/or modified using a network-accessible platform. Scripts for content-based experiences could be readily created using one or more interfaces generated by the network-accessible platform. For example, a script for a content-based experience could be created using an interface that permits triggers to be inserted directly into the script. Interface(s) may also allow different media formats to be easily aligned for post-processing. For example, a transcript and an audio file may be dynamically aligned so that the network-accessible platform can globally reflect changes made to either item. User feedback may also be presented directly on the interface(s) so that modifications can be made based on actual user experiences.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2022Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventors: Steven Surmacz Rubin, Ulf Schwekendiek, David John Williams
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Publication number: 20220283680Abstract: Different types of media experiences can be developed based on characteristics of the consumer. “Linear” experiences may require execution of a pre-built script, although the script could be dynamically modified by a media production platform. Linear experiences can include guided audio tours that are modified or updated based on the location of the consumer. “Enhanced” experiences include conventional media content that is supplemented with intelligent media content. For example, turn-by-turn directions could be supplemented with audio descriptions about the surrounding area. “Freeform” experiences, meanwhile, are those that can continually morph based on information gleaned from a consumer. For example, a radio station may modify what content is being presented based on the geographical metadata uploaded by a computing device associated with the consumer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2022Publication date: September 8, 2022Inventors: Ryan Terrill Holmes, Steven Surmacz Rubin, Ulf Schwekendiek, David John Williams
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Publication number: 20220135757Abstract: This invention relates to thermoset, thermal insulating panel, pour-in-place and pour-in-place foams having desirable and unexpectedly low thermal conductivity, and to compositions, method and systems which use and/or are used to make such foams comprising: (a) providing thermosetting foam forming component and a blowing agent for forming predominantly closed cells in the foam, wherein the blowing agent comprises: (i) cis-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene (HFO-1336mzzm(Z)) and cyclopentane, with the HFO-1336mzzm(Z) and cyclopentane in the blowing agent together comprising at least about 50% by weight of the total of all components in the blowing agent and (ii) the weight ratio of HFO-1336mzzm(Z) to cyclopentane in the blowing agent is from about 45:55 to less than 68:32 and (b) forming foam from said provided foamable composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2021Publication date: May 5, 2022Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: BIN YU, MARY C. BOGDAN, DAVID JOHN WILLIAMS, YIU KEUNG LING
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Publication number: 20220141623Abstract: In some implementations, a first computing device can send notifications at times that the first computing device is not in an expected location. A user of a second computing device can remotely configure an expected location for the first computing device, which may be a particular location for a certain period of time. During that time, the first computing device can monitor its own location and check whether it is within the expected location. If the first computing device unexpectedly leaves or fails to enter the expected location, the first computing device may transmit a notification to the second computing device. Similarly, if the first computing device loses connectivity with other devices, a server device may notify the second computing device that the location of the first computing device cannot be determined.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2022Publication date: May 5, 2022Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Andreas E. Schobel, Swaminathan Jayaraman, Paul W. Salzman, Kevin M. Lynch, Tommy Rochette, Albert R. Howard, Siva Ganesh Movva, Thomas Chathoth Abraham, Frank De Jong, Rachel F. Needle, David John Williams, Raghunandan K. Pai, Swadesh Bhattacharya
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Patent number: 11294542Abstract: Different types of media experiences can be developed based on characteristics of the consumer. “Linear” experiences may require execution of a pre-built script, although the script could be dynamically modified by a media production platform. Linear experiences can include guided audio tours that are modified or updated based on the location of the consumer. “Enhanced” experiences include conventional media content that is supplemented with intelligent media content. For example, turn-by-turn directions could be supplemented with audio descriptions about the surrounding area. “Freeform” experiences, meanwhile, are those that can continually morph based on information gleaned from a consumer. For example, a radio station may modify what content is being presented based on the geographical metadata uploaded by a computing device associated with the consumer.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2020Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: Descript, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Terrill Holmes, Steven Surmacz Rubin, Ulf Schwekendiek, David John Williams
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Patent number: 11262970Abstract: Media content can be created and/or modified using a network-accessible platform. Scripts for content-based experiences could be readily created using one or more interfaces generated by the network-accessible platform. For example, a script for a content-based experience could be created using an interface that permits triggers to be inserted directly into the script. Interface(s) may also allow different media formats to be easily aligned for post-processing. For example, a transcript and an audio file may be dynamically aligned so that the network-accessible platform can globally reflect changes made to either item. User feedback may also be presented directly on the interface(s) so that modifications can be made based on actual user experiences.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2019Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: Descript, Inc.Inventors: Steven Surmacz Rubin, Ulf Schwekendiek, David John Williams
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Patent number: 11228864Abstract: In some implementations, a first computing device can send notifications at times that the first computing device is not in an expected location. A user of a second computing device can remotely configure an expected location for the first computing device, which may be a particular location for a certain period of time. During that time, the first computing device can monitor its own location and check whether it is within the expected location. If the first computing device unexpectedly leaves or fails to enter the expected location, the first computing device may transmit a notification to the second computing device. Similarly, if the first computing device loses connectivity with other devices, a server device may notify the second computing device that the location of the first computing device cannot be determined.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2020Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Andreas E. Schobel, Swaminathan Jayaraman, Paul W. Salzman, Kevin M. Lynch, Tommy Rochette, Albert R. Howard, Siva Ganesh Movva, Thomas Chathoth Abraham, Frank De Jong, Rachel F. Needle, David John Williams, Raghunandan K. Pai, Swadesh Bhattacharya