Patents by Inventor L. Williams

L. 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).

  • Guide for top drive unit
    Patent number: 10895111
    Abstract: A guide for a top drive unit includes a lower track member connected to a lower mast section and an upper track member connected to an upper mast section and telescoped with the lower track section. A slider is slidably positioned about the upper track member so the slider is movable along the upper track member. The slider has a lateral cross-sectional profile substantially the same size and shape as a lateral cross-sectional profile of the lower track member. The skate is slidably positioned about the lower track member to be movable along the lower track member and onto the slider. The skate travels along the upper track member via the slider. The skate is connectable to a top drive unit so the top drive unit is movable along the lower track member and the upper track member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: Gordon Bros. Supply, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Gordon, Ronald K. Gillespie, David L. Williams, James T. Grammer, Bobby D. Fisk, Charles W. Harjo
  • GUIDE FOR TOP DRIVE UNIT
    Publication number: 20210010328
    Abstract: A guide for a top drive unit includes a lower track member connected to a lower mast section and an upper track member connected to an upper mast section and telescoped with the lower track section. A slider is slidably positioned about the upper track member so the slider is movable along the upper track member. The slider has a lateral cross-sectional profile substantially the same size and shape as a lateral cross-sectional profile of the lower track member. The skate is slidably positioned about the lower track member to be movable along the lower track member and onto the slider. The skate travels along the upper track member via the slider. The skate is connectable to a top drive unit so the top drive unit is movable along the lower track member and the upper track member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2019
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Robert L. Gordon, Ronald K. Gillespie, David L. Williams, James T. Grammer, Bobby D. Fisk, Charles W. Harjo
  • DEVICE AND METHODS FOR PREPARATION OF GELATIN-BASED PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20210000134
    Abstract: A device for preparing a gelatin-based product may comprise a mix tank, a mix pod that is fluidly coupled to the mix tank via a pod spike, and a hot water tank, where the hot water tank is coupled to the mix pod via the pod spike. In at least one example, the pod spike may comprise an outer tube and an inner tube. In one or more examples, the pod spike of the device may comprise a hub, where a first end of the outer tube is coupled to the hub. Further, in some examples, a first end of the inner tube may also be coupled to the hub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2020
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Jetton, Tyler L. Williams, Stan A. Levitsky
  • High strength ceramic fibers and methods of fabrication
    Patent number: 10882749
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a plurality of fibers from (e.g., CVD) precursors, including a reactor adapted to grow a plurality of individual fibers; and a plurality of independently controllable lasers, each laser of the plurality of lasers growing a respective fiber. A high performance fiber (HPF) structure, including a plurality of fibers arranged in the structure; a matrix disposed between the fibers; wherein a multilayer coating is provided along the surfaces of at least some of the fibers with an inner layer region having a sheet-like strength; and an outer layer region, having a particle-like strength, such that any cracks propagating toward the outer layer from the matrix propagate along the outer layer and back into the matrix, thereby preventing the cracks from approaching the fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: FREE FORM FIBERS, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Pegna, John L. Schneiter, Kirk L. Williams, Ramkiran Goduguchinta
  • EMBEDMENT OF MEDICAL LEAD COIL ELECTRODES
    Publication number: 20200406048
    Abstract: In some examples, a coil electrode assembly includes a coil electrode including a plurality of windings and extending from an electrode proximal end to an electrode distal end, the coil electrode defining an electrode lumen from the electrode proximal end to the electrode distal end. The coil electrode assembly further includes an insulative tube extending within the lumen of the coil electrode such that the coil electrode extends along an outer surface of the insulative tube. The coil electrode is partially embedded within the insulative tube when the insulative tube is in an expanded state to maintain a spacing between the windings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: Douglas Rentas Torres, George W. McFall, William Clemens, Dina L. Williams
  • Fiber with elemental additive(s) and method of making
    Patent number: 10876227
    Abstract: A multi-composition fiber is provided including a primary fiber material and an elemental additive material deposited on grain boundaries between adjacent crystalline domains of the primary fiber material. A method of making a multi-composition fiber is also provided, which includes providing a precursor laden environment, and promoting fiber growth using laser heating. The precursor laden environment includes a primary precursor material and an elemental precursor material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: FREE FORM FIBERS, LLC
    Inventors: Shay L. Harrison, Joseph Pegna, Erik G. Vaaler, Ram K. Goduguchinta, Kirk L. Williams, John L. Schneiter
  • POLYESTER FIBER BLENDS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING SAME
    Publication number: 20200399786
    Abstract: This application is directed to polymer blends of polyethylene naphthalate, polytrimethylene terephthalate, and polyethylene naphthalate, for use in fibers, such as carpet fibers, and other applications. This application is also directed to methods of producing such polymer blends and fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: James L. Williams, Mark G. Dye, Jonathan Skelley, Thomas R. Clark
  • APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING MULTI-SUBJECT PERFORMANCE METRICS IN A THREE-DIMENSIONAL SPACE
    Publication number: 20200401793
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for extraction and calculation of multi-person performance metrics in a three-dimensional space. An example apparatus includes a detector to identify a first subject in a first image captured by a first image capture device based on a first set of two-dimensional kinematic keypoints in the first image, the two-dimensional kinematic keypoints corresponding to a joint of the first subject, the first image capture device associated with a first view of the first subject, a multi-view associator to verify the first subject using the first image and a second image captured by a second image capture device, the second image capture device associated with a second view of the first subject, the second view different than the first view, and a keypoint generator to generate three-dimensional keypoints for the first subject using the first set of two-dimensional kinematic keypoints.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: Nelson Leung, Jonathan K. Lee, Bridget L. Williams, Sameer Sheorey, Amery Cong, Mehrnaz Khodam Hazrati, Mourad S. Souag, Adam Marek, Pawel Pieniazek, Bogna Bylicka, Jakub Powierza, Anna Banaszczyk-fiszer
  • CHILD SAFETY SEAT AND RELATED SPIN LOCK MECHANISM
    Publication number: 20200391627
    Abstract: A child safety seat includes a base, a seat body and a spin lock mechanism. The seat body is movably disposed on the base and switchable relative to the base between a forward facing position and a rearward facing position. The spin lock mechanism is for allowing and restraining switching movement of the seat body relative to the base and includes a pivoting component and a locking component. The pivoting component is pivotally connected to one of the base and the seat body. The locking component is movably connected to the pivoting component for engaging with and disengaging from the other of the base and the seat body. The locking component can be driven by a pivoting movement of the pivoting component to disengage from the other of the base and the seat body to allow the switching movement of the seat body relative to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2020
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Inventor: Bruce L. Williams
  • CHILD SAFETY SEAT AND RELATED TETHER ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20200391625
    Abstract: A child safety seat includes a base, a seat body and a tether assembly. The seat body is movably, detachably, or fixedly disposed on the base. The tether assembly is for securing the base on a vehicle. The tether assembly includes a tether driving component, a tether anchor and a tether strap. The tether driving component is movably disposed on the base. The tether driving component is extendable relative to the base to a used position and retractable relative to the base to a stored position. The used position is higher than the stored position along a vertical direction. The tether anchor is for engaging with the vehicle. The tether strap is connected to the tether anchor and one of the base and the tether driving component. The present invention allows an aesthetic design of the base and maintains a lower profile and a lower center of gravity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2020
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Inventor: Bruce L. Williams
  • MEDICINAL INHALER DRIVE MECHANISM
    Publication number: 20200376209
    Abstract: A drive mechanism for a medicinal inhaler, the inhaler comprising: a patient port; a canister actuable by the drive mechanism to deliver a dose of medicament to the patient port, the drive mechanism comprising: a follower which moves between a first position in which the mechanism is primed for use and a second position in which the follower engages the canister to deliver a dose of medicament to the patient port, the follower being carried on a rocker plate which pivots as the follower moves between its first and second position, wherein the rocker plate engages a switch when the follower is in its second position to indicate that a dose of medicament has been delivered to the patient port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2018
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Parfes Mohammed, Neale F. Griffiths, Jack L. Williams, Richard D. Brewer, Gary K. Jepps, Christopher Dawson, James L. Onslow, Christopher B.J. Groombridge, David M. Molony, Iain G. McDerment
  • Orthopaedic knee prosthesis having controlled condylar curvature
    Patent number: 10849760
    Abstract: An orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a tibial bearing and a femoral component configured to articulate with the tibial bearing. The femoral component includes a posterior cam configured to contact a spine of the tibial bearing and a condyle surface curved in the sagittal plane. The radius of curvature of the condyle surface decreases gradually between early-flexion and mid-flexion. Additionally, in some embodiments, the radius of curvature of the condyle surface may be increased during mid-flexion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: DePuy Ireland Unlimited Company
    Inventors: Joseph G. Wyss, Christel M. Wagner, Dimitri Sokolov, Jordan S. Lee, John L. Williams, Said T. Gomaa, John M. Armacost
  • Multi-tool for a tractor trailer
    Patent number: 10843322
    Abstract: A multi-tool includes a hollow heavy gauge tubular member having a king pin hook secured to an exterior first end a pair of hammer heads secured to an exterior second end opposite each other. A portion of the tube has a grip surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Inventors: Danny L. Williams, Loretta B. Williams
  • Device for preparation of gelatin-based products
    Patent number: 10842168
    Abstract: A device for preparing a gelatin-based product having a mix tank, a mix pod that is fluidly coupled to the mix tank via a pod spike, and a hot water tank, where the hot water tank is coupled to the mix pod via the pod spike. In at least one example, the pod spike has an outer tube and an inner tube. In one or more examples, the pod spike of the device has a hub, where a first end of the outer tube is coupled to the hub. Further, in some examples, a first end of the inner tube may also be coupled to the hub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Jevo IP, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Jetton, Tyler L. Williams, Stan A. Levitsky
  • ORTHOPAEDIC KNEE PROSTHESIS HAVING CONTROLLED CONDYLAR CURVATURE
    Publication number: 20200360147
    Abstract: An orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a femoral component having a condyle surface. The condyle surface is defined by one or more radii of curvatures, which are controlled to reduce or delay the onset of anterior translation of the femoral component relative to a tibial bearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: Mark A. Heldreth, Daniel D. Auger, Joseph G. Wyss, Danny W. Rumple, JR., Christel M. Wagner, Dimitri Sokolov, Jordan S. Lee, John L. Williams, Said T. Gomaa, John M. Armacost
  • High strength ceramic fibers and methods of fabrication
    Patent number: 10822240
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a plurality of fibers from (e.g., CVD) precursors, including a reactor adapted to grow a plurality of individual fibers; and a plurality of independently controllable lasers, each laser of the plurality of lasers growing a respective fiber. A high performance fiber (HPF) structure, including a plurality of fibers arranged in the structure; a matrix disposed between the fibers; wherein a multilayer coating is provided along the surfaces of at least some of the fibers with an inner layer region having a sheet-like strength; and an outer layer region, having a particle-like strength, such that any cracks propagating toward the outer layer from the matrix propagate along the outer layer and back into the matrix, thereby preventing the cracks from approaching the fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: FREE FORM FIBERS, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Pegna, John L. Schneiter, Kirk L. Williams, Ramkiran Goduguchinta
  • Atmospheric-pressure ionization and fragmentation of molecules for structural elucidation
    Patent number: 10784097
    Abstract: A solution-cathode glow discharge (SCGD) spectrometry apparatus may comprise an SCGD source and a mass or ion mobility spectrometer. A method for ionizing a molecular analyte may comprise contacting the molecular analyte with a plasma discharge to form ions and separating the ions in a mass spectrometer or ion mobility spectrometer. The contacting step may occur under atmospheric pressure and/or ambient conditions. The molecular analyte may be fragmented by the plasma discharge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignees: Indiana University Research And Technology Corporation, Kent State University
    Inventors: Jacob T. Shelley, Kelsey L. Williams, Gary M. Hieftje, Andrew J. Schwartz
  • RE-USEABLE, DEPLOYABLE, SUN-SHADE AND SOLAR SAIL MECHANISM
    Publication number: 20200283172
    Abstract: An assembly for deployment and retraction of a panel for outer space environment usage, includes a member secured to the panel with the member having an axis of rotation. Mass component connected to the panel, with panel wrapped about member with mass component positioned a first radial distance from the axis of rotation. Mass component has a mass per unit area greater than a mass per unit area of the panel adjacent to the mass component. With a rate of rotation of the mass component and member being same, the mass component rotates about the axis of rotation at a second radial distance from the axis of rotation, wherein the second radial distance is greater in dimension than the first radial distance. With a rate of rotation of the mass component and the member changed to be different, radial distance of the mass component to the axis of rotation decreases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2019
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Inventors: Timothy L. Williams, Ronald J. Fusetti, Darrell M. Storvick, Douglas G. Kon
  • Polyester fiber blends and methods of manufacturing same
    Patent number: 10767281
    Abstract: This application is directed to polymer blends of polyethylene naphthalate, polytrimethylene terephthalate, and polyethylene naphthalate, for use in fibers, such as carpet fibers, and other applications. This application is also directed to methods of producing such polymer blends and fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: ALADDIN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventors: James L. Williams, Mark G. Dye, Jonathan Skelley, Thomas R. Clark
  • Feed components and method for making and using
    Patent number: 10757958
    Abstract: Embodiments of a feed composition for a subject, particularly livestock animals, such as porcines, and a method of making and using the feed composition are disclosed. In one embodiment, the composition comprises a combination of corn condensed distillers' soluble (CCDS) and corn distillers' whole stillage (CDWS) in a weight ratio within the range of from about 20% CCDS and about 80% CDWS to about 45% CCDS and about 55% CDWS, inclusive of all weight ratios within this range. The composition may further comprise one or more additional feed components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Richfeed LLC
    Inventors: Rodney L. Williams, Tyson B. Williams