Patents by Inventor Jacob Williams

Jacob 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).

  • Patent number: 9843851
    Abstract: A portable audio input/output device may include one or more openings that extend through a cover of the device and allow acoustic signals outside a housing of the device to reach a microphone disposed within the housing. The opening(s) may be illuminated by a light guide disposed within the housing, which scatters light emitted from lights disposed within the housing. In some instances, a hole may pass through a printed circuit board to allow acoustic signals to be received by the microphone disposed below the printed circuit board. An input/output (I/O) interface module with multiple buttons and inputs may be installed in the hole. The multiple buttons and I/O ports of the I/O interface module may be aligned along an axis vertical relative to the housing and centered with respect to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Mann Chamberlin, Chia Hung Kuo, Jacob William Beatty, Duane Everard Whyte, Adrian Roy Ramiscal Santos, Isabella Talley Lewis
  • Patent number: 9787154
    Abstract: An electric motor apparatus is described that utilizes a Halbach array and a ferrofluid core. The electric motor comprises a rotor assembly and a stator assembly, each of which utilizes a Halbach array. A ferrofluid core is utilized in the stator, which results in a motor that is less susceptible to core loss and operates with increased efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: 140Energy, Inc.
    Inventor: Elijah Jacob Williams
  • Patent number: 9777889
    Abstract: A novel tank cryogenic-compatible composite pressure vessel that beneficially utilizes Vapor Cooled Shielding (VCS) is introduced to minimize thermal gradients along support structures and reduces heat loads on cryogenic systems. In particular, the configurations and mechanisms to be utilized herein include: providing for a desired number of passageways and a given thickness of the VCS, reducing the thermal conductivity of the VCS material, and increasing the cooling capacitance of the hydrogen vapors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Washington State University
    Inventors: Jacob William Leachman, Patrick Marshall Adam
  • Publication number: 20170219212
    Abstract: A cooling system (10) for a fuel system in a turbine engine (14) that is usable to cool a fuel nozzle (16) is disclosed. The cooling system (10) may include one or more cooling system housings (18) positioned around the fuel nozzle (16), such that the cooling system housing (18) forms a cooling chamber (20) defined at least partially by an inner surface (22) of the cooling system housing (18) and an outer surface (24) of the fuel nozzle (16). The fuel nozzle (16) may extend into a combustor chamber (26) formed at least in part by a combustor housing (32). The fuel nozzle (16) may include one or more fuel exhaust orifices (28) with an opening (30) in an outer surface (24) of the fuel nozzle (16) and configured to exhaust fluids unrestricted by the housing (18) forming the cooling system cooling chamber (20). The cooling system (10) may provide cooling fluids to cool the fuel nozzle (16) within the cooling system cooling chamber (20) regardless of whether the fuel nozzle (16) is in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2014
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Walter Ray Laster, Scott M. Martin, Juan Enrique Portillo Bilbao, Jacob William Hardes, Timothy A. Fox
  • Publication number: 20170221383
    Abstract: A modular electro-mechanical agent having a plurality of modules including mechanical and electrical components, that can be constructed to complete at least one pre-determined task and/or contribute in performing the at least one pre-determined task. The electro-mechanical agent can include extension modules and can be altered as per user preference to add, eliminate or modify any features of the agent for completing and/or participating in a plurality of pre-determined tasks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Daniel Scott Karol, Jason Michael Overson, William Daniel Hunt, Jacob William Scarpaci, Andrew Stephen Coll, Gregory Needel, Yuuki Gil Crowley, Christopher C. Langenfeld, Michael J. Slate, Prashant Bhat, Grant A. Peret
  • Publication number: 20170198913
    Abstract: A fuel system (10) for a gas turbine engine that improves efficiency by supplying fuel to a primary stage (14) and secondary stage (16) via a common fuel source (18) is disclosed. The fuel system (10) may be formed from first and second primary injector assembly stages (20, 22) and a first premix injector assembly stage (24) positioned upstream from a combustor chamber (26), whereby the first premix injector assembly stage (24) is a secondary injector system. The second primary stage (22) and the first premix stage (24) may be in fluid communication with the same fuel source (18) to eliminate duplicative components found within systems where fuel is supplied individually to the second primary stage and the first premix stage. In at least one embodiment, the second primary injector assembly stage (22) and the first premix injector assembly stage (24) may each be in communication with a fuel manifold (28) configured to supply more fuel to the second primary stage (22) than the first premix stage (24).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2014
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Inventors: James Bertoncello, Reinhard Schilp, Timothy A. Fox, Jacob William Hardes
  • Publication number: 20170166268
    Abstract: A gooseneck hitch attachable to a cross member secured to a frame below a load bed of a vehicle, the cross member having a width is shown and described. The gooseneck hitch may include a beam selectively attachable to the cross member below the load bed and a rail monolithically formed with the beam and extending from the beam. The gooseneck hitch may also include a receptacle monolithically formed with the rail, where the receptacle is capable of selectively securing a hitch ball.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2017
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Richard W. McCoy, Jacob William Mitchell
  • Patent number: 9671085
    Abstract: A reflector for reflecting light emitted by an LED light source and a method of forming the same are provided. The reflector has a unitary silicone body having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The unitary silicone body has an inner surface extending between the first and second ends. The inner surface defines a first aperture at the first end for receiving the LED light source. The inner surface defines a second aperture at the second end for permitting light emitted from the LED light source to escape the unitary silicone body. The inner surface has a maximum inner diameter between the first and second ends. The inner surface has an inner diameter at the second end that is less than the maximum inner diameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: DOW CORNING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Harold W. Brunt, Jr., Emil Radkov, Wei Rong, Jacob William Steinbrecher, Michael Raymond Strong
  • Publication number: 20170145839
    Abstract: A transition duct system (110) for routing a combustion exhaust gas flow from a combustor (112) to the first stage (114) of a turbine section (116) in a combustion turbine engine (118) is disclosed, whereby the system (110) imparts a circumferential vector to the combustion exhaust gases expelled from the system (110), thereby negating the need for a conventional row one vane assembly. The transition duct system (110) may include a robust converging flow joint between adjacent transition ducts (122, 124) within the system (110) such that adjacent transition sections (116) may be adjoined to each other via an intersection (126) forming a linear edge (128) which provides for a strong robust intersection (126) between the adjacent transition sections (116). In at least one embodiment, the linear edge (128) at the intersection (126) may be within 10 degrees of being orthogonal to an inner edge (130) of the transition sections (116) at the intersection (126).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventor: Jacob William Hardes
  • Publication number: 20170126083
    Abstract: An electric motor apparatus is described that utilizes a Halbach array and a ferrofluid core. The electric motor comprises a rotor assembly and a stator assembly, each of which utilizes a Halbach array. A ferrofluid core is utilized in the stator, which results in a motor that is less susceptible to core loss and operates with increased efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Elijah Jacob Williams
  • Patent number: 9610813
    Abstract: A gooseneck hitch attachable to a cross member secured to a frame below a load bed of a vehicle, the cross member having a width is shown and described. The gooseneck hitch may include a beam selectively attachable to the cross member below the load bed and a rail monolithically formed with the beam and extending from the beam. The gooseneck hitch may also include a receptacle monolithically formed with the rail, where the receptacle is capable of selectively securing a hitch ball.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: CEQUENT PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Richard W. McCoy, Jacob William Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20170040626
    Abstract: Methods for detecting a hydrogen leak and quantifying a rate of the same in a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell stack are provided, as well as a fuel cell diagnostic apparatus that diagnoses a hydrogen leak in a fuel cell stack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventors: Ghassan Hassan MOUSA, Jacob William DE VAAL, Farid GOLNARAGHI
  • Patent number: 9507054
    Abstract: A composition comprises (A) a silicone resin; (B) an organosilicon compound; (C) a hydrosilylation catalyst; and (D) a flame retardant component comprising aluminum hydroxide. The composition further comprises (E) a reflective component different from component (D) and comprising titanium dioxide. The composition forms articles having excellent physical properties, including reflectance, flame retardant properties, and self-extinguishing properties. An article formed from the composition and a method of forming a molded article are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: DOW CORNING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Stanton James Dent, Jacob William Steinbrecher, Michael Raymond Strong
  • Publication number: 20160345086
    Abstract: A portable audio input/output device may include one or more openings that extend through a cover of the device and allow acoustic signals outside a housing of the device to reach a microphone disposed within the housing. The opening(s) may be illuminated by a light guide disposed within the housing, which scatters light emitted from lights disposed within the housing. In some instances, a hole may pass through a printed circuit board to allow acoustic signals to be received by the microphone disposed below the printed circuit board. An input/output (I/O) interface module with multiple buttons and inputs may be installed in the hole. The multiple buttons and I/O ports of the I/O interface module may be aligned along an axis vertical relative to the housing and centered with respect to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Christopher Mann Chamberlin, Chia Hung Kuo, Jacob William Beatty, Duane Everard Whyte, Adrian Roy Ramiscal Santos, Isabella Talley Lewis
  • Patent number: 9430749
    Abstract: An architectural planning system, that includes software and the process thereof, which actively tracks the relationship of organizational groups as well as the required connections therebetween, which information can be actively taken into account during an architectural planning phase. Generally, this provides an improved software tool and process for planning the physical locations of organizational groups within the building space. Further, changes in organizational needs can be readily modified and adapted through direct and dynamic collaboration between these parties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Haworth, Inc.
    Inventors: Gabor Nagy, Jacob William Rigby, Jeremiah Benjamin Lee, Donghui Wu
  • Publication number: 20160200570
    Abstract: A para-orthohydrogen conversion device comprises a vortex tube. The vortex tube may include an inlet disposed at a first end of the vortex tube, a catalyst disposed on the interior wall of the vortex tube, a first outlet comprising an opening on the perimeter of a second end of the vortex tube, a stopper disposed at the center of the second end of the vortex tube, and a second outlet disposed on the first end of the vortex tube. A method includes converting parahydrogen to orthohydrogen via the catalyst and rotational force as hydrogen gas moves through the vortex tube such that cooled parahydrogen-rich gas or liquid hydrogen accumulates near the center of the vortex tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventor: Jacob William Leachman
  • Publication number: 20160146401
    Abstract: A hydrogen fueling system and method comprises a container, a first tank, second tank, and third tank disposed within the container, and a nozzle coupled to the second tank and the third tank. One or more computer-readable storage media storing instructions executable by one or more processors may control flow of liquid hydrogen and hydrogen gas in the system, adjust temperature of the tanks, control pressure in the tanks, and transfer hydrogen gas from the second tank, the third tank, or a combination thereof to one or more target vessels. The system may also comprise flow control assemblies and flow control valves to manage the transfer of liquid hydrogen and hydrogen gas in the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: Jacob William Leachman, Jacob Thomas Fisher, Ian Andrew Richardson
  • Publication number: 20160033083
    Abstract: A novel tank cryogenic-compatible composite pressure vessel that beneficially utilizes Vapor Cooled Shielding (VCS) is introduced to minimize thermal gradients along support structures and reduces heat loads on cryogenic systems. In particular, the configurations and mechanisms to be utilized herein include: providing for a desired number of passageways and a given thickness of the VCS, reducing the thermal conductivity of the VCS material, and increasing the cooling capacitance of the hydrogen vapors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Jacob William Leachman, Patrick Marshall Adam
  • Publication number: 20150376344
    Abstract: This invention relates to a curable silicone composition comprising: (A) a straight-chain organopolysiloxane having at least two alkenyl groups in a molecule; (B) an organopolysiloxane represented by the following average unit formula: (R1SiO3/2)a (R12SiO2/2)b(R13SiO1/2)c(SiO4/2)d(XO1/2)e wherein, R1 each independently represent an alkyl group having from 1 to 12 carbons, an alkenyl group having from 2 to 12 carbons, an aryl group having from 6 to 20 carbons, an aralkyl group having from 7 to 20 carbons, or a group in which some or all of the hydrogen atoms of these groups are substituted with halogen atoms, with the proviso that at least two R1 in a molecule are the alkenyl groups, X is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, a is a number from 0 to 0.3, b is 0 or a positive number, c is a positive number, d is a positive number, e is a number from 0 to 0.4, a+b+c+d=1, c/d is a number from 0 to 10, and b/d is a number from 0 to 0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventors: Stanton James Dent, Tomohiro Iimura, Yusuke Miyamoto, Yoshitsugu Morita, Fumito Nishida, Emil Radkov, Jacob William Steinbrecher, Hiroaki Yoshida, Makoto Yoshitake
  • Publication number: 20150362628
    Abstract: A composition comprises (A) a silicone resin; (B) an organosilicon compound; (C) a hydrosilylation catalyst; and (D) a flame retardant component comprising aluminum hydroxide. The composition further comprises (E) a reflective component different from component (D) and comprising titanium dioxide. The composition forms articles having excellent physical properties, including reflectance, flame retardant properties, and self-extinguishing properties. An article formed from the composition and a method of forming a molded article are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventors: Stanton James Dent, Jacob William Steinbrecher, Michael Raymond Strong