Patents by Inventor Dennis A. Williams
Dennis A. 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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Patent number: 11942507Abstract: Described are light emitting diode (LED) devices comprising a plurality of mesas defining pixels, each of the plurality of mesas comprising semiconductor layers, an N-contact material in a space between each of the plurality of mesas, a dielectric material which insulates sidewalls of the P-type layer and the active region from the metal. Each of the mesas is spaced so that there is a pixel pitch in a range of from 10 ?m to 100 ?m and dark space gap between adjacent edges of p-contact layer. The dark space gap may be less than 20% of the pixel pitch. The dark space gap may be in a range of from 4 ?m to 10 ?m.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2021Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Lumileds LLCInventors: Erik William Young, Dennis Scott, Rajat Sharma, Toni Lopez, Yu-Chen Shen
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Patent number: 11940723Abstract: A computing device includes: a housing supporting a transparent panel to define an enclosure; a camera supported within the enclosure, the camera having a field of view extending through the transparent panel; and a privacy shutter supported within the enclosure, between the transparent panel and the camera, the privacy shutter having a shutter magnet, and being movable via magnetic activation between (i) an enabled position obstructing the field of view, and (ii) a disabled position clearing the field of view.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2021Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Zebra Technologies CorporationInventors: Lawrence Allen Stone, David William Reber, Dennis Barrett
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Publication number: 20240094060Abstract: Systems and methods include a cooking appliance comprising a heating element disposed within a cooking chamber and operable to selectively emit waves at any of a plurality of powers and/or peak wavelengths, a camera operable to capture an image of the cooking chamber, and a computing device operable to supply power to the heating element to vary the power and/or peak wavelength of the emitted waves and generate heat within the cooking chamber, and instruct the camera to capture the image when the heating element is emitting at a stabilized power and/or peak wavelength. The computing device is operable to generate an adjusted captured image by adjusting the captured image with respect to the stabilized power and/or peak wavelength. The computing device comprises feedback components operable to receive the adjusted captured image, extract features, and analyze the one or more features to determine an event, property, measurement and/or status.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Dennis Denker, Brian Williams, Shih-yu Cheng, Zinovy Dolgonosov
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Publication number: 20240077908Abstract: A dock for a computing device includes: a cradle configured to receive a first edge of the computing device; a body extending from the cradle, the body having: (i) a first mounting surface configured to removably support a first accessory module in a first volume adjacent to the computing device, and (ii) a second mounting surface configured to removably support, independently of the first accessory module, a second accessory module in a second volume disjoint from the first volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Lawrence Allen Stone, David William Reber, Brian D. Ryder, Chad Chaumont, Dennis Barrett
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Publication number: 20240080281Abstract: An information management system may store information related to tasks to be performed by workers in an organization. Workers in the organization may communicate with the information management system using email messages. The information management system may not require a login or authentication procedure, and workers may interact with the information management system without the need to log in to the information management system. The information management system may receive an email message from a worker that indicates a request for a report. The information management system may determine whether to transmit the report to the worker based on whether the worker is appropriately registered with the information management system, and/or whether the worker has administrative privileges. The information management system, in response to a positive determination, may transmit the report to the email address from which the requesting email message was sent.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: JMCC CAPITAL LLCInventors: John P. Killoran, JR., Gina Katharine VON DAMM, Dennis William PEEK, Angela KIRKMAN
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Patent number: 11904914Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes capturing, by a machine vision device, an image of an object in a railway environment. The machine vision device is attached to a first train car that is moving in a first direction along a first railroad track of the railway environment. The method also includes analyzing, by the machine vision device, the image of the object using one or more machine vision algorithms to determine a value associated with the object. The method further includes determining, by the machine vision device, that the value associated with the object indicates a potential deficiency of the object and communicating, by the machine vision device, an alert to a component external to the first train car. The alert comprises an indication of the potential deficiency of the object.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2020Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: BNSF Railway CompanyInventors: Dennis William Morgart, Joshua John McBain, Corey Tremain Pasta, Aaron Thomas Ratledge
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Patent number: 11820694Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for heating moving continuous glass ribbons at desired lines of separation and/or for separating glass sheets from continuous glass ribbons are disclosed. An apparatus includes a translatable support portion and a heating apparatus coupled to the support portion. The heating apparatus is configured to contact the continuous glass ribbon across at least a portion of a width of the continuous glass ribbon at the desired line of separation as the support portion moves in a draw direction, thereby preferentially applying heat to a first side of the continuous glass ribbon at the desired line of separation as the continuous glass ribbon moves in the draw direction.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2020Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: CORNING INCORPORATEDInventors: Dennis William Buckley, Gary Lamont Hively, Michael Albert Joseph, II, Jason Rudolph Koch, Ritesh Satish Lakhkar, Mark Thomas Massaro, Robert Richard Quiel, Richard Alan Quinn
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Publication number: 20230344794Abstract: An electronic information system which enables email based transactions comprises an information database storing information regarding a plurality of individuals in a group and selections available to individuals in the group. A first email message with a mailto hyperlink having a plurality of fields including actionable parameter is generated and sent. A reply email message is received in response to selection of the mailto hyperlink. The received email message includes the plurality of fields and the actionable parameter that indicates that a specific selection has been made. A processor performs the action indicated by the actionable parameter in response to the received email message, including updating the information database to indicate the specific selection that has been made.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2023Publication date: October 26, 2023Applicant: JMCC CAPITAL LLCInventors: John P. KILLORAN, Jr., Gina Katharine VON DAMM, Dennis William PEEK, Angela KIRKMAN
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Patent number: 11765106Abstract: An information management system may store information related to tasks to be performed by workers in an organization. Workers in the organization may communicate with the information management system using email messages. The information management system may not require a login or authentication procedure, and workers may interact with the information management system without the need to log in to the information management system. The information management system may receive an email message from a worker that indicates a request for a report. The information management system may determine whether to transmit the report to the worker based on whether the worker is appropriately registered with the information management system, and/or whether the worker has administrative privileges. The information management system, in response to a positive determination, may transmit the report to the email address from which the requesting email message was sent.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2022Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: JMCC CAPITAL LLCInventors: John P. Killoran, Jr., Gina Katharine Von Damm, Dennis William Peek, Angela Kirkman
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Patent number: 11695724Abstract: An electronic information system which enables email based transactions comprises an information database storing information regarding a plurality of individuals in a group and selections available to individuals in the group. A first email message with a mailto hyperlink having a plurality of fields including actionable parameter is generated and sent. A reply email message is received in response to selection of the mailto hyperlink. The received email message includes the plurality of fields and the actionable parameter that indicates that a specific selection has been made. A processor performs the action indicated by the actionable parameter in response to the received email message, including updating the information database to indicate the specific selection that has been made.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2021Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: JMCC CAPITAL LLCInventors: John P. Killoran, Jr., Gina Katharine Von Damm, Dennis William Peek, Angela Kirkman
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Patent number: 11654815Abstract: A valve for controlling a hydraulic cylinder on a work machine may include a raising position configured for placing a pump in fluid communication with a cap end of the hydraulic cylinder. The valve may also include closed center position configured for closing off fluid communication to the cap end line and the rod end line. The valve may also include a lowering position configured for placing the pump in fluid communication with the rod end of the hydraulic cylinder. The valve may also include a snubbing position configured for placing the cap end in restricted flow fluid communication with the tank and for placing the rod end in restricted flow fluid communication with the tank.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Edward William Mate, William N. O'Neill, Dennis William Dicker
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Publication number: 20230116209Abstract: The sexual rolling machine is a motorized sex machine that folds up for quick storage and includes a detachable seat with adjustable back rest and smooth surfaces for easy cleaning. The machine has protective covers around the edges and a concealed motor drive for safety. The motor has variable direction and speed control for customization to the user's preferences. The motor is attached to a toy arm that is adapted to accept a variety of sex toy attachments in order to enhance sex with or without a partner.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2021Publication date: April 13, 2023Inventor: Jack Dennis Williams
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Publication number: 20230078688Abstract: A method is disclosed for tracking the location of an object. The method includes assigning a unique identifier for a first communication device, associating the first communication device with an object, associating the first communication device with a destination device, and storing the unique identifier in a location server.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2022Publication date: March 16, 2023Applicant: Transvoyant Inc.Inventor: Dennis William Groseclose
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Publication number: 20220391944Abstract: An electronic commerce (e-commerce) system may send advertisement emails to customers that are registered with the e-commerce system. The advertisement emails may include mailto hyperlinks. Each mailto hyperlink may be associated with a product that is being offered for sale, and each mailto hyperlink describes an email message that may be generated when that hyperlink is selected. When a mailto hyperlink is selected, the generated email message may include one or more parameters related to the product associated with the hyperlink, such as an identifier of the product. The generated email message may then be transmitted to the e-commerce system. The e-commerce system may receive the message and, based on the parameters in the received message, execute a transaction to purchase the identified product on behalf of the customer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Applicant: SWOOP IP HOLDINGS LLCInventors: John P. Killoran, JR., Dennis William Peek, Matthew Custer
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Patent number: 11507911Abstract: Methods and systems for tracking the location of an object. The method includes assigning a unique first device identifier, associating the first device with an object, and storing the unique identifier in a location server. The method also includes receiving, at the location server, data indicating a projected travel path for the object and data comprising spatial, temporal, and contextual data elements. The method also includes determining, based on two or more of the received spatial, temporal, and contextual data elements, the availability of second devices in the vicinity of the projected travel path for the object. The method also includes transmitting, as a function of the determined availability of the second devices in the vicinity of the projected travel path for the object, a command to modify a transmission property of the first device.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2020Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: Transvoyant, Inc.Inventor: Dennis William Groseclose
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Patent number: 11416891Abstract: An electronic commerce (e-commerce) system may send advertisement emails to customers that are registered with the e-commerce system. The advertisement emails may include mailto hyperlinks. Each mailto hyperlink may be associated with a product that is being offered for sale, and each mailto hyperlink describes an email message that may be generated when that hyperlink is selected. When a mailto hyperlink is selected, the generated email message may include one or more parameters related to the product associated with the hyperlink, such as an identifier of the product. The generated email message may then be transmitted to the e-commerce system. The e-commerce system may receive the message and, based on the parameters in the received message, execute a transaction to purchase the identified product on behalf of the customer.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2021Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: SWOOP IP HOLDINGS LLCInventors: John P. Killoran, Jr., Dennis William Peek, Matthew Custer
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Publication number: 20220242295Abstract: A valve for controlling a hydraulic cylinder on a work machine may include a raising position configured for placing a pump in fluid communication with a cap end of the hydraulic cylinder. The valve may also include closed center position configured for closing off fluid communication to the cap end line and the rod end line. The valve may also include a lowering position configured for placing the pump in fluid communication with the rod end of the hydraulic cylinder. The valve may also include a snubbing position configured for placing the cap end in restricted flow fluid communication with the tank and for placing the rod end in restricted flow fluid communication with the tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2021Publication date: August 4, 2022Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Edward William Mate, William N. O'Neill, Dennis William Dicker
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Publication number: 20220217103Abstract: An information management system may store information related to tasks to be performed by workers in an organization. Workers in the organization may communicate with the information management system using email messages. The information management system may not require a login or authentication procedure, and workers may interact with the information management system without the need to log in to the information management system. The information management system may receive an email message from a worker that indicates a request for a report. The information management system may determine whether to transmit the report to the worker based on whether the worker is appropriately registered with the information management system, and/or whether the worker has administrative privileges. The information management system, in response to a positive determination, may transmit the report to the email address from which the requesting email message was sent.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2022Publication date: July 7, 2022Applicant: Clover Leaf Environmental Solutions, Inc.Inventors: John P. Killoran, JR., Gina Katharine VON DAMM, Dennis William PEEK, Angela KIRKMAN
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Patent number: 11290398Abstract: An information management system may store information related to tasks to be performed by workers in an organization. Workers in the organization may communicate with the information management system using email messages. The information management system may not require a login or authentication procedure, and workers may interact with the information management system without the need to log in to the information management system. The information management system may receive an email message from a worker that indicates a request for a report. The information management system may determine whether to transmit the report to the worker based on whether the worker is appropriately registered with the information management system, and/or whether the worker has administrative privileges. The information management system, in response to a positive determination, may transmit the report to the email address from which the requesting email message was sent.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2020Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: CLOVER LEAF ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: John P. Killoran, Jr., Gina Katharine Von Damm, Dennis William Peek, Angela Kirkman
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Publication number: 20220076292Abstract: An electronic commerce (e-commerce) system may send advertisement emails to customers that are registered with the e-commerce system. The advertisement emails may include mailto hyperlinks. Each mailto hyperlink may be associated with a product that is being offered for sale, and each mailto hyperlink describes an email message that may be generated when that hyperlink is selected. When a mailto hyperlink is selected, the generated email message may include one or more parameters related to the product associated with the hyperlink, such as an identifier of the product. The generated email message may then be transmitted to the e-commerce system. The e-commerce system may receive the message and, based on the parameters in the received message, execute a transaction to purchase the identified product on behalf of the customer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Applicant: SWOOP IP HOLDINGS LLCInventors: John P. Killoran, JR., Dennis William Peek, Matthew Custer