Patents by Inventor Frank A. Williams

Frank 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).

  • WATER-SOLUBLE UNIT DOSE ARTICLES COMPRISING PERFUME
    Publication number: 20190233785
    Abstract: Described herein is a household care composition, which delivers active agents onto fabric, in the form of a water-soluble unit dose article comprising a water-soluble fibrous structure and an encapsulated perfume composition, as well as methods for making the article and methods for treating fabrics using the article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Mark Robert SIVIK, Theresa Anne BUEHLER, Frank William DENOME
  • Process for Making an Article of Manufacture
    Publication number: 20190233974
    Abstract: A process, for example a continuous process, for making an article of manufacture containing a fibrous structure, for example a composite structure, and more particularly to a process for making an article of manufacture containing a fibrous structure, such as a soluble fibrous structure, containing soluble filaments is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Anthony Edward Reed, Michael Sean Pratt, Paul R. Mort, III, Stephen Robert Glassmeyer, Dinah Achola Nyangiro, Mark William Hamersky, Richard Allen Diemar, Jeffrey Moss Vaughn, Gavin John Broad, Gregory Charles Gordon, Frank William Denome, Mark Robert Sivik, Andreas Josef Dreher
  • System and Method for Angular Alignment of a Probe at a Target Location
    Publication number: 20190209119
    Abstract: An ultrasound imaging device includes an angle sensor to measure the angular orientation of the device. A first user input causes the device to store the first angular orientation in memory as a stored angular orientation. A second user input causes the device to determine a second angular orientation of the device or of a projected path of a probe through a probe guide. The device compares the second angular orientation with the first angular orientation and provides a visual indication of the direction(s) to rotate the device and/or probe holder and/or probe so that the second angular orientation is equal to or substantially equal to the stored angular orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2018
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: Frank William Mauldin, JR., Adam Dixon, Kevin Owen
  • Method for increasing concentration of avenanthramides in oats
    Patent number: 10334869
    Abstract: Methods for increasing the levels of avenanthramides in oats through false malting is disclosed. Oats are first subject to induction or enhancement of a secondary dormancy, and then malted for up to 5 days at an elevated temperature. The malted but not germinated oats are then dried and used as is, or further processed or milled to produce food, feed, nutraceutical or personal care products and ingredients. Methods are also provided for rendering non-dormant oats dormant and thus suitable for false malting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD
    Inventors: Frank William Collins, Vernon Douglas Burrows
  • System and Method for Ultrasound Spine Shadow Feature Detection and Imaging Thereof
    Publication number: 20190192114
    Abstract: Systems and methods for anatomical identification using ultrasonic imaging and acoustic shadow detection methods are provided. At least some embodiments of the disclosure comprise the following steps: acquiring ultrasound image; detecting shadow region; extracting shadow profile; filtering shadow profile with matched filter; identifying anatomical landmarks within shadow; extracting features of anatomical landmarks; classifying anatomy, and determining with a high degree of confidence that the target anatomy is depicted in the image. A determination is made as to the degree of confidence that the target anatomy is depicted in the image. Conditionally, graphics indicating presence and position of target anatomy is displayed including disposition, location and orientation thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2017
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: Frank William Mauldin, Jr., Adam Dixon
  • UNITARY LAUNDRY DETERGENT ARTICLE
    Publication number: 20190093057
    Abstract: A unitary laundry detergent article that is completely or substantially water-soluble, which contains two or more non-fibrous, surfactant-containing sheets with one or more discrete, surfactant-containing particles located between such sheets. The non-fibrous sheets contain a first surfactant that is relatively less hydrophilic, while the discrete particles contain a second surfactant that is relatively more hydrophilic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: Hongsing TAN, Mark Robert SIVIK, Frank William DENOME, Carl David MAC NAMARA
  • Method for amelioration of the glyphosate effect
    Patent number: 10172352
    Abstract: A method to overcome the unintended effects of repeated glyphosate applications and improve the health and vigor of plants, by remediating the soil with soil remediating microbes and replenishing the amino acid pool by applying foliar essential amino acids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: LIDOCHEM, INC.
    Inventor: Frank William Dean
  • Electrical connector with force balancing
    Patent number: 10162393
    Abstract: As may be implemented in accordance with one or more embodiments, an electrical connector such as a low-temperature co-fired ceramic (LTCC) connector is sealed to an opening in a base deck having bottom and/or side walls that define a cavity. A mechanical component is coupled to balance forces applied to opposing surfaces of the electrical connector, which can mitigate the application of high forces to connector pins and/or to the connector itself. Further, this balancing may be implemented to maintain a controlled bias force against the connector. The electrical connector may, for example, be hermetically sealed to the opening by a seal such as a gasket, epoxy or other material, which may be included in the electrical connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Seagate Technology LLC
    Inventors: Tave Joseph Fruge, Frank William Bernett, John Francis Fletcher, Richard K. Thompson
  • Method for Delivering an Acitve Agent
    Publication number: 20180338890
    Abstract: A method for delivering an active agent is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Robert Wayne Glenn, JR., Gregory Charles Gordon, Mark Robert Sivik, Mark Ryan Richards, Stephen Wayne Heinzman, Michael David James, Geoffrey William Reynolds, Paul Dennis Trokhan, Alyssandrea Hope Hamad-Ebrahimpour, Frank William Denome, Stephen Joseph Hodson
  • Systems and methods for ultrasound imaging
    Patent number: 10134125
    Abstract: Techniques for processing ultrasound data. The techniques include using at least one computer hardware processor to perform obtaining ultrasound data generated based, at least in part, on one or more ultrasound signals from an imaged region of a subject; calculating shadow intensity data corresponding to the ultrasound data; generating, based at least in part on the shadow intensity data and at least one bone separation parameter, an indication of bone presence in the imaged region, generating, based at least in part on the shadow intensity data and at least one tissue separation parameter different from the at least one bone separation parameter, an indication of tissue presence in the imaged region; and generating an ultrasound image of the subject at least in part by combining the indication of bone presence and the indication of tissue presence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Rivanna Medical LLC
    Inventors: Frank William Mauldin, Jr., Kevin Owen
  • Systems and Methods for Ultrasound Imaging
    Publication number: 20180300876
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a method comprises: obtaining a 2D ultrasound image of an imaged region of a subject, the imaged region comprising bone; identifying model template cross-sections of a 3D model of the bone corresponding to the 2D image at least in part by registering the 2D ultrasound image to the 3D model, wherein the model template cross-sections are defined prior to obtaining such 2D image, the model template cross-sections having size and shape representative of a population of potential subjects; identifying at least one location of at least one landmark feature of the bone in the 2D image based on results of the registration; and generating a visualization that includes: a visualization of the 2D image and a visualization of one of the identified cross-sections of the 3D model, wherein the visualization indicates the at least one location of the at least one landmark feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventors: Frank William Mauldin, JR., Kevin Owen
  • Teething Glove and Mitt
    Publication number: 20180263858
    Abstract: A teething glove or mitt comprising a covering for a hand comprising comprises a textured surface in the form of raised bumps distributed on the surface of the glove or mitt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventor: Frank Williams
  • Method for delivering an active agent
    Patent number: 10045915
    Abstract: A method for delivering one or more active agents to mammalian hair using a nonwoven web of filaments containing one or more hair care active agents that are releasable from the filaments is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Robert Wayne Glenn, Jr., Gregory Charles Gordon, Mark Robert Sivik, Mark Ryan Richards, Stephen Wayne Heinzman, Michael David James, Geoffrey William Reynolds, Paul Dennis Trokhan, Alyssandrea Hope Hamad-Ebrahimpour, Frank William Denome, Stephen Joseph Hodson
  • LAUNDRY DETERGENT SHEET COMPRISING LINES OF FRANGIBILITY
    Publication number: 20180223229
    Abstract: A non-fibrous laundry detergent sheet includes at least one line of frangibility for separating the sheet into smaller sections with different sizes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2018
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: Hong Sing TAN, Ming TANG, Mark Robert SIVIK, Frank William DENOME
  • LAUNDRY DETERGENT SHEET WITH MICROCAPSULES
    Publication number: 20180223225
    Abstract: A non-fibrous laundry detergent sheet having friable microcapsules can clean and impart freshness to laundry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2018
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: Hong Sing TAN, Ming TANG, Mark Robert SIVIK, Frank William DENOME
  • LAUNDRY DETERGENT SHEET WITH PRINTED GRAPHIC PATTERNS
    Publication number: 20180223230
    Abstract: A non-fibrous laundry detergent sheet is completely or substantially water-soluble, with graphic patterns printed thereon. Such graphic patterns include one or more fabric hueing agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2018
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: Hong Sing Tan, Ming Tang, Mark Robert Sivik, Frank William Denome
  • WATER-SOLUBLE UNIT DOSE ARTICLES COMPRISING WATER-SOLUBLE FIBROUS STRUCTURES AND PARTICLES
    Publication number: 20180216053
    Abstract: Described herein is a household care composition, which delivers active agents onto fabric or hard surfaces, in the form of a water-soluble unit dose article comprising a dissolvable fibrous web and one or more particles, as well as methods for making the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2018
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Inventors: Frank William DENOME, Mark Robert SIVIK, Paul R. MORT, III, David Charles OERTEL
  • WATER-SOLUBLE UNIT DOSE ARTICLES COMPRISING WATER-SOLUBLE FIBROUS STRUCTURES AND PARTICLES
    Publication number: 20180216052
    Abstract: Described herein is a household care composition, which delivers active agents onto fabric or hard surfaces, in the form of a water-soluble unit dose article comprising a water-soluble fibrous structure and one or more particles, as well as methods for making the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2018
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Inventors: Frank William DENOME, Mark Robert SIVIK, Paul R. MORT, III, Mark William HAMERSKY
  • Active Agent-Containing Articles and Product-Shipping Assemblies for Containing the Same
    Publication number: 20180216287
    Abstract: Active agent-containing articles, for example fibrous structures, that exhibit consumer acceptable article in-use properties, such as flexibility, article dimensions, and/or dissolvability, and product-shipping assemblies for containing the same are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2018
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Inventors: Paul Thomas Weisman, Frank William Denome, Stephen Robert Glassmeyer, Michael Sean Pratt, Gregory Charles Gordon, Mark Robert Sivik
  • Unit dose article
    Patent number: D851744
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Sun-Jan Alan Huang, Mark Robert Sivik, Frank William Denome, Christopher Lee Haun