Patents by Inventor J. Williams

J. 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).

  • Methods and compositions for delaying senescence and improving disease tolerance and yield in plants
    Patent number: 10435702
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel compositions for use to enhance crop performance. Specifically, the present invention provides for delayed senescence and/or improved yield enhancement in various crops. The present invention also provides for combinations of compositions and methods that provide for delayed senescence and/or improved yield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Jill Deikman, Steven H. Schwartz, Wei Zheng, Suzan Herma Elisabeth Johanna Gabriels, Michelle C. Hresko, Xiangqian Li, Nengbing Tao, Deryck J. Williams, Hui Xiong
  • LIPOPHILIC GUANIDINIUM COMPOUNDS FOR REMOVAL OF OXYANIONS FROM AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS
    Publication number: 20190299124
    Abstract: Methods for removing an oxyanion from an aqueous source containing said oxyanion, comprising contacting said aqueous source with an aqueous-insoluble hydrophobic solution containing an oxyanion extractant compound dissolved in an aqueous-insoluble hydrophobic solvent to result in formation of an oxyanion salt of said extractant compound and extraction of said oxyanion salt into said aqueous-insoluble hydrophobic solution, wherein said extraction results in an extraction affinity (D) of said oxyanion of at least 1, wherein D is the concentration ratio of said oxyanion in the organic phase divided by the concentration of said oxyanion in the aqueous phase; wherein said extractant compound has the following composition: wherein at least one of R1-R10 is or contains a hydrocarbon (R) group containing at least 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12 carbon atoms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventors: Neil J. Williams, Radu Custelcean, Charles A. Seipp, Bruce A. Moyer, Ross Ellis, Carter W. Abney
  • Multiview Estimation of 6D Pose
    Publication number: 20190304134
    Abstract: This disclosure describes a method and system to perform object detection and 6D pose estimation. The system comprises a database of 3D models, a CNN-based object detector, multiview pose verification, and a hard example generator for CNN training. The accuracy of that detection and estimation can be iteratively improved by retraining the CNN with increasingly hard ground truth examples. The additional images are detected and annotated by an automatic process of pose estimation and verification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2018
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventors: J. William Mauchly, Joseph Friel
  • Balloon catheter
    Patent number: 10426934
    Abstract: Balloon catheter includes an outer shaft having a hypotube and a monolithic single-layer distal outer member, a balloon in fluid communication with an inflation lumen, and a monolithic inner tubular member having a guidewire lumen defined therethrough. The outer shaft has the inflation lumen defined therethrough. The monolithic single-layer distal outer member is necked to a reduced diameter along an entire length thereof. A proximal end of the monolithic single-layer distal outer member is coupled to the hypotube. A distal section of the hypotube comprises a skive defined by a first angled cut, an axial cut, and a second angled cut. The balloon has a proximal balloon shaft coupled to a distal end of the monolithic single-layer distal outer member. The monolithic inner tubular member extends distally from a proximal port in the monolithic single-layer distal outer member through the balloon to form a tip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC.
    Inventors: Kerry J. Williams, George Doratt
  • Methods and apparatus for adjusting blood circulation
    Patent number: 10426694
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a method and a device for increasing blood flow and controlling the temperature of a mammal by applying a desired pressure to extremities of a mammal. The device generally includes a pliant body element that is adapted to receive a portion of an extremity of the mammal therein, and then apply a pressure to a portion of the extremity when a pressure is provided to a region in which the extremity is positioned within the pliant body element. By evacuating the region in which the extremity is enclosed, a contact surface area between the extremity of a mammal and the pliant body element is increased, due to the external atmospheric pressure acting on the pliant body element against the skin of the extremity of the mammal. The application of pressure assures that sufficient contact and thermal heat transfer (heating or cooling) is provided to the extremity of the mammal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: AVACORE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: John Roy Kane, Scott A. Christensen, Nathan Hamilton, Stephen J. Williams
  • Overrunning decoupler
    Patent number: 10415649
    Abstract: A decoupler having an input member, an output member and a combination one-way clutch and torsional isolator that couples the input and output members. The combination one-way clutch and torsional isolator includes a single helical coil spring. The decoupler being designed to provide torsional damping through a range of torque transmitted through the decoupler, the range including a maximum rate torque for the decoupler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: LITENS AUTOMOTIVE PARTNERSHIP
    Inventors: Warren J. Williams, John R. Antchak
  • Reel and Tip for Fish Tape
    Publication number: 20190276267
    Abstract: Described herein is a fish tape reel comprising a housing with two side shells coupled together. The housing defines an internal cavity. An internal portion of the housing defines a plurality of flat gripping portions and a plurality of finger notches. The housing comprises a plurality of tabs in the internal cavity, the tabs interfacing against an inner annular portion that is coupled to the handle when the handle rotates around the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventors: Caleb C. Adams, Eric J. Williams, James A. Cemke, JR.
  • REUSABLE INITIATORS FOR SYNTHESIZING NUCLEIC ACIDS
    Publication number: 20190275492
    Abstract: The invention provides improved methods for synthesizing polynucleotides, such as DNA and RNA, using renewable initiators coupled to a solid support. Using the methods of the invention, specific sequences of polynucleotides can be synthesized de novo, base by base, in an aqueous environment, without the use of a nucleic acid template.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventors: J. William Efcavitch, Matthew T. Holden
  • Balloon catheter
    Patent number: 10406318
    Abstract: Balloon catheter includes an outer shaft having a hypotube and a monolithic single-layer distal outer member, a balloon in fluid communication with an inflation lumen, and an inner tubular member having a guidewire lumen defined therethrough. The outer shaft has the inflation lumen defined therethrough. The monolithic single-layer distal outer member is necked to a reduced diameter along an entire length thereof. A proximal end of the monolithic single-layer distal outer member is coupled to the hypotube. A distal section of the hypotube comprises a skive defined by a first angled cut, an axial cut, and a second angled cut. The balloon has a proximal balloon shaft coupled to a distal end of the monolithic single-layer distal outer member. The inner tubular member extends distally from a proximal port in the monolithic single-layer distal outer member through at least a portion of the balloon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Kerry J. Williams, George Doratt, Jeremy Fennelly
  • Through tip for catheter
    Patent number: 10406329
    Abstract: Catheter having an elongate tubular shaft including an inflation lumen and a guidewire lumen defined therein, the guidewire lumen extending along at least a distal length of an inner tubular member of the elongate tubular shaft. The catheter includes a distal tip member having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the distal tip member is monolithic and the proximal end of the distal tip member is secured to a distal end of the inner tubular member. The catheter includes a balloon having a proximal portion and a distal portion, the proximal portion of the balloon sealingly coupled to the distal portion of the elongate tubular shaft. The distal portion of the balloon is sealingly coupled to the distal tip member and the balloon defines an inner chamber in communication with the inflation lumen, wherein the proximal end of the distal tip member is disposed within the inner chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Bruce M. Wilson, Kerry J. Williams
  • Methods for improving competency of plant cells
    Patent number: 10407685
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for improving competency of plant cells for bacterial-mediated transformation comprising contacting the plant cells with an effective amount of polyethylene glycol (PEG) for a period of time prior to transformation. The ability to store and maintain competent plant cells for transformation and tissue culture allows more efficient planning and execution of large-scale experiments by providing flexibility of peak production hours, or during unplanned disruptions in the production process. These methods are useful in preserving the viability of plant cells in various storage conditions, thus improving their competency for transformation and tissue culture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Whitney R. Adams, Jr., Brian J. Martinell, Jyoti R. Rout, Edward J. Williams
  • Wireless charging steering wheel
    Patent number: 10396584
    Abstract: A wireless charging steering wheel device is described herein. The wireless charging steering wheel device is coupled to a power source via a clockspring included in the steering wheel. Also disclosed herein is an integrated wireless charging/heating system. Also disclosed herein are multiple coil placements for implementing the wireless charging steering wheel device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Dinu Petre Madau, Upton Beall Bowden, Myron Lemecha, J. William Whikehart
  • Decoupler with concentric clutching members
    Patent number: 10393190
    Abstract: In an aspect, a decoupler includes a hub, a pulley, a torsion spring, a first spring driver fixed to the pulley, and having a first stop feature for the spring; a second spring driver mounted about the hub and not fixed to the pulley, and having a second stop feature for the spring, a driving clutch shaft mounted connected to the second spring driver, a driven clutch shaft mounted concentrically with the driving clutch shaft and drivingly connected to the hub, a one-way wrap spring clutch mounted about the hub and disposed to interconnect the driving and driven clutch shafts, and configured to transfer torque in a first direction between the driving and driven clutch shafts, and an axial biasing member acting between one of (i) the pulley and the driving clutch shaft and (ii) the hub and driven clutch shaft, to urge the driving and driven clutch shafts together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Litens Automotive Partnership
    Inventor: Warren J. Williams
  • System and Method for Alerting Attendants Regarding Service Area Dispenser Refill Needs
    Publication number: 20190258997
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for maintenance of service areas within a facility by a plurality of attendants, wherein each service area has one or more product dispensers that require periodic refill. Via a sensor configured with each product dispenser and a control system in communication with the sensors, a product level or amount of product in each dispenser is determined. Based on information from the sensors, a respective refill time is computed for refilling each of the dispensers. Location of the attendants is tracked on a continuous or periodic basis. As a function of the computed refill times and location of the various attendants, one of the attendants is selected to service one or more of the product dispensers in a particular service area. An alert message is generated and transmitted to the selected attendant that gives the location of the particular service area within the facility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: Frederick J. Williams, Babak R. Ghazi, Stephen Becker
  • Polyolefin composition including hollow glass microspheres and method of using the same
    Patent number: 10385193
    Abstract: A composition that includes a polyolefin having first repeating units, hollow glass microspheres, a polyolefin impact modifier that is chemically non-crosslinked and free of polar functional groups, and a compatibilizer comprising the first repeating units and second repeating units, which are the first repeating units modified with polar functional groups. Articles made from the composition and methods of making an article by injection molding the composition are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Baris Yalcin, Ibrahim S. Gunes, Gustavo B. Carvalho, Mark J. Williams
  • LIGHTING TECHNIQUES FOR DISPLAY DEVICES
    Publication number: 20190251913
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for lighting displays such as those associated with electrophoretic display (EPD) devices such as e-readers or any other display technologies or applications. In an embodiment, an EPD device is provided with a number of internal LEDs or other suitable light source generally disposed along at least a portion of the display perimeter. The light can be activated in situations where the available ambient light is inadequate for viewing the display. Light from the light source is distributed across the display, and in some embodiments, can be adjusted to provide a desired degree of brightness. The light can be turned on or off via an existing single press-button or otherwise tactile, physical user interface that serves multiple functions. This user interface can be readily found and engaged by the user without the benefit of sight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Applicant: Nook Digital, LLC
    Inventors: David J. Williams, Chen-Je Huang
  • System and method for contact information integration with search results
    Patent number: 10382627
    Abstract: A system for providing integrated contact information with search results, comprising a plurality of contact centers, each comprising at least a plurality of contact agents; a callback cloud, comprising at least a plurality of contact agents; a queue manager, comprising at least a software components operating and stored on a computing device; wherein the contact agents receive and respond to customer interactions; further wherein the queue manager monitors contact agent availability; further wherein the queue manager receives interaction requests; and further wherein the queue manager provides queue information to interaction requestors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: Virtual Hold Technology Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Mark J. Williams
  • Decoupler with overrunning and belt-start capability
    Patent number: 10378620
    Abstract: In an aspect, a clutched device is provided, including a hub, a pulley and a hub drive clutch. The hub defines an axis and is connectable to a rotatable shaft of a rotary device. The pulley is rotatable relative to the hub and is engageable with an endless drive member. The hub drive clutch is a wrap spring clutch and is controllable to operatively connect the pulley to the hub for driving the hub in a first rotational direction. An isolation spring is provided and operatively connects the hub to the pulley when the hub drives the pulley in the first rotational direction. Optionally, a pulley overrun clutch is provided and permits the pulley to overrun the hub in the first rotational direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: LITENS AUTOMOTIVE PARTNERSHIP
    Inventors: Hao Q. Tran, Jason R. Desouza-Coelho, Warren J. Williams, Andrew M. Boyes
  • Compositions and methods for controlling nematodes
    Patent number: 10375958
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for controlling nematodes are described herein, e.g., nematodes that infest plants or animals. The compounds include oxazoles, oxadiazoles and thiadiazoles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Deryck J. Williams, Matt W. Dimmic, William P. Haakenson, Al Wideman, Barry J. Shortt, Tim Cheeseright, Michael J. Crawford
  • Pressure sensitive input device and integrated mobile media device assembly
    Patent number: 10382947
    Abstract: Disclosed are an apparatus and method of communicating between a mobile device and a host computing device. One example method of operation may include sensing a wireless communication signal at the host computing device, establishing a wireless connection between the mobile device and the host computing device via the wireless communication signal, and migrating at least one application from the mobile device to the host computing device. The ongoing communication between the mobile device and the host computing device enables applications to be executed on one device and accessed via the other device, providing a user with the capability to operate more than one device at a time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: Open Invention Network LLC
    Inventor: Daniel J. Williams