Patents by Inventor John David Wilson

John David Wilson 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: 11022718
    Abstract: A system method and apparatus for determining the disposition or orientation of a structural feature or structural feature present in a borehole core, such as a core sample. The apparatus is provided to capture data on structural features present in the core sample. The apparatus includes an orientation arrangement configured to determine the orientation, or change in orientation, of the apparatus, and a data-capturing arrangement configured to capture orientation data generated by the orientation arrangement. The orientation arrangement may include a gyroscope. The apparatus also includes an alignment arrangement operable to align the apparatus with a structural feature relating to the core sample. The alignment arrangement may include an alignment indicator operable to provide visual indication on the surface of the core sample. The method may include real-time delivery of data from the point of acquisition to cloud-based storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Imdex Global B.V.
    Inventors: Grant Alexander Wilson, John David Wilson, Martin Muller
  • Patent number: 10814674
    Abstract: A heavy-duty tire is described herein. The heavy duty tire includes a carcass, a tread located radially outward of the carcass, and a tread having a plurality of lugs. The lugs extend radially outward from an inner tread and are located between the first and second lateral tread edges. The tread further includes a first row of lugs extending from the tread lateral edge axially inwards toward the centerplane, and a second row of lugs extending from the opposite tread lateral edge and axially inwards toward the centerplane. The lugs of the first and second rows are separated by a plurality of shoulder grooves, wherein the first row of lugs are aligned with the second row of lugs, a center row of lugs located between a first and second offset lug, wherein all of the lugs in each row are aligned circumferentially. wherein said tire has a molded base width in the range of 44-50 mm. The heavy-duty tire wherein the shoulder drop ranges from 64 mm to 120.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: John David Wilson, Gregory Alan Schessler, Todd James Spencer, David Ray Hubbell
  • Publication number: 20190054770
    Abstract: A tread for a tire includes a plurality of circumferential rows extending around a radially outer portion of the tire. Each row defines a plurality of tread lugs. Each tread lug has a radially outer surface. The radially outer surfaces have an asymmetric curvature such that a radially outermost point on each surface is not located on an axis of symmetry of each tread lug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2017
    Publication date: February 21, 2019
    Inventors: John David WILSON, Max Harold DIXON, Steven LEWKOWICZ, Todd Andrew BACHOCHIN
  • Publication number: 20180086146
    Abstract: A heavy-duty tire is described herein. The heavy duty tire includes a carcass, a tread located radially outward of the carcass, and a tread having a plurality of lugs. The lugs extend radially outward from an inner tread and are located between the first and second lateral tread edges. The tread further includes a first row of lugs extending from the tread lateral edge axially inwards toward the centerplane, and a second row of lugs extending from the opposite tread lateral edge and axially inwards toward the centerplane. The lugs of the first and second rows are separated by a plurality of shoulder grooves, wherein the first row of lugs are aligned with the second row of lugs, a center row of lugs located between a first and second offset lug, wherein all of the lugs in each row are aligned circumferentially.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: John David WILSON, Gregory Alan SCHESSLER, Todd David SPENCER, David Ray HUBBELL
  • Publication number: 20180086144
    Abstract: A heavy-duty tire is described herein. The heavy duty tire includes a carcass, a tread located radially outward of the carcass, and a tread having a plurality of lugs. The lugs extend radially outward from an inner tread and are located between the first and second lateral tread edges. The tread further includes a first row of lugs extending from the tread lateral edge axially inwards toward the centerplane, and a second row of lugs extending from the opposite tread lateral edge and axially inwards toward the centerplane. The lugs of the first and second rows are separated by a plurality of shoulder grooves, wherein the first row of lugs are aligned with the second row of lugs, a center row of lugs located between a first and second offset lug, wherein all of the lugs in each row are aligned circumferentially. wherein said tire has a molded base width in the range of 44-50 mm. The heavy-duty tire wherein the shoulder drop ranges from 64 mm to 120.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: John David WILSON, Gregory Alan SCHESSLER, Todd James SPENCER, David Ray HUBBELL
  • Publication number: 20180024269
    Abstract: A system method and apparatus for determining the disposition or orientation of a structural feature or structural feature present in a borehole core, such as a core sample. The apparatus is provided to capture data on structural features present in the core sample. The apparatus includes an orientation arrangement configured to determine the orientation, or change in orientation, of the apparatus, and a data-capturing arrangement configured to capture orientation data generated by the orientation arrangement. The orientation arrangement may include a gyroscope. The apparatus also includes an alignment arrangement operable to align the apparatus with a structural feature relating to the core sample. The alignment arrangement may include an alignment indicator operable to provide visual indication on the surface of the core sample. The method may include real-time delivery of data from the point of acquisition to cloud-based storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: Imdex Global B.V.
    Inventors: Grant Alexander Wilson, John David Wilson, Martin Muller
  • Patent number: 9270950
    Abstract: The illustrative embodiments described herein provide a computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer program product controlling a capture of data. In one embodiment, the process identifies a location from locale identifier data to form an identified location in response to receiving the locale identifier data. The locale identifier data is associated with a location of the digital life recorder. In addition, the identified location is associated with a set of usage policies. The process then determines whether the set of usage policies restricts the capture of data by the digital life recorder at the identified location or whether the set of usage policies restricts playback of the data by a playback system. Thereafter, the process disables a set of sensors while the digital life recorder is in the presence of the locale identifier in response to determining that the set of usage policies restricts the capture of data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Clifton E. Grim, III, Mark B. Stevens, Gary A. Ward, John David Wilson
  • Patent number: 9196441
    Abstract: A modular relay sub-assembly is provided. The modular relay sub-assembly can include a first housing portion, a second housing portion, a conductor having a first contact, and a split conductor. The second housing portion may be attached to a surface of the first housing portion. The conductor may be disposed inside a cavity formed by the two housing portions. The first contact may be accessible through a first opening in the first housing portion. The split conductor may include a first portion, a second portion, and a contact. The split conductor being disposed inside the cavity formed by the first and second housing portions. The second portion may be disposed at a position electrically isolated from the first portion. The contact of the split conductor can be accessible through a second opening in the first housing portion. The split conductor can be positioned to selectively contact the conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventor: John David Wilson
  • Patent number: 9164995
    Abstract: The illustrative embodiments described herein provide a computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer program product for managing usage policies for data recorded with a digital life recorder. A usage profile sensor determines whether a broadcast of a usage profile is detected. A usage profile sensor receives the broadcast of the usage profile in response to a first determination that the broadcast of the usage profile is detected, wherein the usage profile comprises a usage policy. A usage profile processor determines whether the usage profile is currently being tracked. A usage profile processor records a start date, a start time, and usage profile information into a tracking table in response to a second determination that the usage profile is not currently being tracked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Clifton E. Grim, III, Rex Edward Marzke, Mark B. Stevens, Gary A. Ward, John David Wilson
  • Patent number: 9105298
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling the playback of video recorded by a sensing subsystem of a digital life recorder. The process identifies a selected video feed recorded by a camera of a sensing subsystem responsive to receiving user input. A segment of video from the selected video feed is identified using a personal computing device communicating with a digital life recorder. The digital life recorder records the selected video feed. A playback restriction associated with the segment of video is identified and generates a set of commands for restricting playback of the segment of video. A processor may then execute the set of commands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Clifton E. Grim, III, Rex Edward Marzke, Gary A. Ward, John David Wilson
  • Publication number: 20140312998
    Abstract: A modular relay sub-assembly is provided. The modular relay sub-assembly can include a first housing portion, a second housing portion, a conductor having a first contact, and a split conductor. The second housing portion may be attached to a surface of the first housing portion. The conductor may be disposed inside a cavity formed by the two housing portions. The first contact may be accessible through a first opening in the first housing portion. The split conductor may include a first portion, a second portion, and a contact. The split conductor being disposed inside the cavity formed by the first and second housing portions. The second portion may be disposed at a position electrically isolated from the first portion. The contact of the split conductor can be accessible through a second opening in the first housing portion. The split conductor can be positioned to selectively contact the conductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventor: John David Wilson
  • Patent number: 8740865
    Abstract: Use of and performance of ostomy appliances are enhanced by providing one or more sensors to an ostomy pouch; collecting sensor data by sensors to form a history of events impinging on the ostomy pouch and conditions of the pouch over time; comparing the sensor data to historical sensor data for a similar ostomy pouch to predict a reduction in nominal wear time; and notifying a user of the predicted reduction in nominal wear time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Paul N Krystek, Mark B Stevens, John David Wilson
  • Publication number: 20130341937
    Abstract: Electrical power is generated from falling liquids such as captured rain water, gray water and black water in tall buildings using two or more reservoirs. Fill valves for each of the reservoirs are controlled to fill the first reservoir in a raised position while emptying the second reservoir in a lowered position. When full, the first reservoir is dropped to the lowered position while imparting mechanical energy to an electrical generator and while raising the second reservoir. Next, the second reservoir is filled until full while the first reservoir is emptied, followed by dropping the second reservoir to the lowered position while imparting mechanical energy to the electrical generator and while raising the first reservoir. The cycle is repeated so that electrical generation from the falling of the liquid avoids the liquid contacting or passing through a turbine or impeller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP.
    Inventors: Mark B. Stevens, John David Wilson
  • Patent number: 8610295
    Abstract: Electrical power is generated from falling liquids such as captured rain water, gray water and black water in tall buildings using two or more reservoirs. Fill valves for each of the reservoirs are controlled to fill the first reservoir in a raised position while emptying the second reservoir in a lowered position. When full, the first reservoir is dropped to the lowered position while imparting mechanical energy to an electrical generator and while raising the second reservoir. Next, the second reservoir is filled until full while the first reservoir is emptied, followed by dropping the second reservoir to the lowered position while imparting mechanical energy to the electrical generator and while raising the first reservoir. The cycle is repeated so that electrical generation from the falling of the liquid avoids the liquid contacting or passing through a turbine or impeller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Mark B Stevens, John David Wilson
  • Publication number: 20120317636
    Abstract: A system and method of an appropriate countermeasure at the time of anomaly. The management system for an industrial control system includes a control apparatus, a control network connected to the control apparatus, and multiple devices controlled by the control apparatus via the control network, the management system includes multiple firewall modules provided for each of control zones each controlling one part of the industrial control system, the firewall modules relaying communication between devices in the control zones and the control network; an event analyzing module collecting events from each of the multiple firewall modules and analyzing the events to detect an anomaly of each of the control zones, and a communication managing module changing a communication operation performed via the firewall module provided for the control zone where an anomaly has been detected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Takuya Mishina, Tadashi Tsumura, John David Wilson
  • Publication number: 20120272308
    Abstract: A system and method of an appropriate countermeasure at the time of anomaly. The management system for an industrial control system includes a control apparatus, a control network connected to the control apparatus, and multiple devices controlled by the control apparatus via the control network, the management system includes multiple firewall modules provided for each of control zones each controlling one part of the industrial control system, the firewall modules relaying communication between devices in the control zones and the control network; an event analyzing module collecting events from each of the multiple firewall modules and analyzing the events to detect an anomaly of each of the control zones, and a communication managing module changing a communication operation performed via the firewall module provided for the control zone where an anomaly has been detected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Takuya Mishina, Tadashi Tsumura, John David Wilson
  • Patent number: 8014573
    Abstract: The illustrative embodiments described herein provide a computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer program product for managing data. A plurality of devices dynamically capture data associated with the daily activities of a person. The data is transmitted to a mobile device associated with the person. The data is processed and then stored into a cache of the mobile device. The data stored in the cache of the mobile device is uploaded into a repository mass store in response to interfacing the mobile device with the repository mass store. A selected data segment stored in the repository mass store is presented in response to receiving a request for the selected data segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David Inman Boomer, Clifton E. Grim, III, Rex Edward Marzke, Gary A. Ward, John David Wilson
  • Patent number: 8005272
    Abstract: Identifying individual facial images that are broadcast to enable optimized indexing and storage of facial information. Frames of data including faces are continually captured from a stream of incoming data. The facial frame data is extracted and processed into individual facial images. The individual facial images may be compared to existing facial image data in a database or cache to determine the identity of a facial image. The individual facial images may also be compared to facial images and metadata describing the facial images that are broadcast from external recording subsystems. The individual facial images stored to the glossary may be indexed based on the metadata received in the broadcast from an external recording subsystem or by metadata received from the continuous face frame capture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Clifton E. Grim, III, Rex Edward Marzke, Mark B. Stevens, John David Wilson
  • Patent number: D728463
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: Daniel John Lindner, John David Wilson, Philip Alan Dunker, Jonathan James Shondel, Joseph Thomas Janesh, Shannon Joseph Hughes
  • Patent number: D847730
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: Max Harold Dixon, John David Wilson, David Ray Hubbell, Todd James Spencer, Gregory Alan Schessler