Patents by Inventor Mark S. Williams

Mark S. 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: 11520442
    Abstract: A touchscreen for a display device may include a top layer, a bottom layer, and a middle layer between the top layer and the bottom layer. The touchscreen may also include a deposited material that extends around a perimeter of the touchscreen. A length of the deposited material has a length that extends from at least a first portion of the top layer to at least a second portion of the bottom layer. The deposited material may form a seal over the middle layer between the touchscreen and an environment of the display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Van Hecke, Mark S. Williams, Christopher Genthe, Garron Morris, Paul Leone
  • Publication number: 20220311161
    Abstract: An I/O system including an I/O base, and at least one I/O module mechanically and electrically coupled with the I/O base. The I/O module includes a locking actuator assembly having a locking actuator movable from a first unlocked position to a second locked position, the locking actuator configured to interlock with the I/O base to secure the I/O module to the base when in the second position, and a sensor for sensing a position of the locking actuator and generating a signal indicative of the position of the locking actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2021
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Applicant: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian T. Estanek, Douglas A. Lostoski, Adam M. Wrobel, Mark S. Williams, John C. Grech, Justin T. Gierke, Sean P. Overberger
  • Patent number: 10912233
    Abstract: An electronics module includes a housing with: (i) a forced convection chamber including an internal forced convection space; and, (ii) a passive chamber including an internal passive space that is separated from the forced convection space. At least one fan is connected to the housing and adapted to induce forced convection airflow in the forced convection space. A heat sink is connected to the housing and includes: (i) a heat input portion exposed to the passive space; and, (ii) a heat output portion exposed to the forced convection space. A circuit board assembly is located in the passive space and includes at least one electronic component that is thermally engaged with the heat input portion of the heat sink. A clamping plate is secured to the heat sink and captures the circuit board to the heat sink. The circuit board is isolated from the fan-induced forced convection airflow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. Baran, Nathan J. Molnar, Mark S. Williams, Michael A. Sutton, John C. Laur
  • Patent number: 10754376
    Abstract: A user interface display device for displaying information associated with an industrial automation system may have a display that has a front face and one or more outer edges, a cover lens optically bonded to the front face of the display with an optical-grade adhesive, and a bezel that has a frame. The frame is disposed about the display, and the bezel defines a gap between the frame and the one or more outer edges of the display. The display device may also have a quantity of gap-filling adhesive disposed at one or more locations within the gap between the one or more outer edges of the display and the frame of the bezel. The quantity of gap-filling adhesive may couple the display to the bezel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Williams, Shravan Rajmohan, Pete J. Klein
  • Publication number: 20190191591
    Abstract: An electronics module includes a housing with: (i) a forced convection chamber including an internal forced convection space; and, (ii) a passive chamber including an internal passive space that is separated from the forced convection space. At least one fan is connected to the housing and adapted to induce forced convection airflow in the forced convection space. A heat sink is connected to the housing and includes: (i) a heat input portion exposed to the passive space; and, (ii) a heat output portion exposed to the forced convection space. A circuit board assembly is located in the passive space and includes at least one electronic component that is thermally engaged with the heat input portion of the heat sink. A clamping plate is secured to the heat sink and captures the circuit board to the heat sink. The circuit board is isolated from the fan-induced forced convection airflow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Applicant: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. Baran, Nathan J. Molnar, Mark S. Williams, Michael A. Sutton, John C. Laur
  • Patent number: 10238004
    Abstract: An electronics module includes a housing with: (i) a forced convection chamber including an internal forced convection space; and, (ii) a passive chamber including an internal passive space that is separated from the forced convection space. At least one fan is connected to the housing and adapted to induce forced convection airflow in the forced convection space. A heat sink is connected to the housing and includes: (i) a heat input portion exposed to the passive space; and, (ii) a heat output portion exposed to the forced convection space. A circuit board assembly is located in the passive space and includes at least one electronic component that is thermally engaged with the heat input portion of the heat sink. A clamping plate is secured to the heat sink and captures the circuit board to the heat sink. The circuit board is isolated from the fan-induced forced convection airflow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Michael S. Baran, Nathan J. Molnar, Mark S. Williams, Michael A. Sutton, John C. Laur
  • Publication number: 20180132380
    Abstract: An electronics module includes a housing with: (i) a forced convection chamber including an internal forced convection space; and, (ii) a passive chamber including an internal passive space that is separated from the forced convection space. At least one fan is connected to the housing and adapted to induce forced convection airflow in the forced convection space. A heat sink is connected to the housing and includes: (i) a heat input portion exposed to the passive space; and, (ii) a heat output portion exposed to the forced convection space. A circuit board assembly is located in the passive space and includes at least one electronic component that is thermally engaged with the heat input portion of the heat sink. A clamping plate is secured to the heat sink and captures the circuit board to the heat sink. The circuit board is isolated from the fan-induced forced convection airflow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Applicant: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. Baran, Nathan J. Molnar, Mark S. Williams, Michael A. Sutton, John C. Laur
  • Patent number: 9119295
    Abstract: The disclosed subject matter comprises a display retention bracket (DRB) that can be attached to, and can retain and horizontally mount, a display using display retention components, without using fasteners, for insertion of the display in a bezel that does not support horizontal mounting; and includes: a cable retention component that enables the cable to withstand a specified pull-out force to maintain connection of the cable to the display; a cable guide to maintain cable wires in a desired position in relation to other components; alignment pins to align the DRB and display with a bezel housing; non-symmetrical tabs to ensure the display is oriented correctly; offset columns that desirably offset loads on the display when an adapter plate is applied onto the DRB and display, and fastened to the bezel to secure the display; and a ground clip to extend the ground path from the bezel to the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Douglas A. Lostoski, Geoff M. Sieron, Andrew P. Kaufman, William M. Ruddy, Daniel L. Stefaniak, Douglas R. Bodmann, Gary Dan Dotson, Mark S. Williams, Senthil P. Kumar
  • Patent number: 8991084
    Abstract: A magazine is disclosed including a storage tube and a biasing member positioned within the storage tube. A strip engages the follower and extends toward a distal end of the storage tube. A display member is coupled to the strip and is viewable through the storage tube. The display member displays a state of the strip. The strip may be coupled to the follower and wrap around an axle or spool engaging an axle. The display member may be a window such that a portion of the strip around the axle is viewable. The strip may include visual indicators that are visible through the window and indicate a number of rounds within the magazine. A switch may be selectively activated to illuminate a portion of the strip viewable through the window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Inventor: Mark S. Williams
  • Publication number: 20140250750
    Abstract: A magazine is disclosed including a storage tube and a biasing member positioned within the storage tube. A strip engages the follower and extends toward a distal end of the storage tube. A display member is coupled to the strip and is viewable through the storage tube. The display member displays a state of the strip. The strip may be coupled to the follower and wrap around an axle or spool engaging an axle. The display member may be a window such that a portion of the strip around the axle is viewable. The strip may include visual indicators that are visible through the window and indicate a number of rounds within the magazine. A switch may be selectively activated to illuminate a portion of the strip viewable through the window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Inventor: Mark S. Williams
  • Patent number: 8794947
    Abstract: A translating die apparatus and method for forming a piece of material into a part having complex contours. The translating die apparatus may comprise upper and lower mounts, fixed upper and lower dies fixed to the upper and lower mounts, respectively, and movable upper and lower dies translatably coupled with the mounts and configured to translate laterally toward and away from the fixed upper and lower dies. The piece of material may be placed between the upper and lower dies and one of the mounts may be actuated toward another of the mounts to sandwich the piece of material between the upper and lower dies. Simultaneously, the movable upper and lower dies may translate toward the fixed upper and lower dies, until the movable and fixed dies abut each other when the upper and lower dies are fully pressing the piece of material therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Blaise F. Bergmann, Michael C. Dowling, Mark S. Williams
  • Patent number: 8653139
    Abstract: The invention relates to drug substance preparations, pharmaceutical compositions and dosage forms containing (R)-(?)-2-(2-fluoro-4-biphenylyl) propionic acid as the active pharmaceutical ingredient, and limited amounts of specific product-related and process-related impurities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Aesica Pharmaceuticals Limited
    Inventors: Gaylen M. Zentner, James C. McRea, Mark S. Williams, Stephen J. Martin, Norman T. Smith, Catriona A. Oare
  • Publication number: 20140017242
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to anti-bradykinin B2 receptor (BKB2R) antibodies and methods for making and using them. In particular, the anti-BKB2R antibodies having the variable region sequences described herein are useful for altering one or more of BKB2R of and/or GSK-3 signaling pathways for the treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions such as cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disorders and other conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2011
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: DIAMEDICA INC.
    Inventors: Mark S. Williams, Matthew L. Charles
  • Publication number: 20130280235
    Abstract: The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising tissue kallikrem (TK), and optionally a diabetes drug, a method of screening for a metabolic disorder by determining the concentration of TK and insulin in a biological sample from a test subject, a method of screening for a therapeutic agent for the treatment or prevention of a metabolic disorder, and a method for treating or preventing a metabolic disorder using a pharmaceutical composition comprising TK.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventor: Mark S. Williams
  • Patent number: 8474158
    Abstract: A molded or plastic composite snowshoe is formed of two assembled sections, in a way that imparts flexibility to the snowshoe, allowing some degree of torsional twisting or warping flexibility so that the snowshoe adapts to uneven terrain. In a principal embodiment the molded snowshoe is divided into forward and aft sections along a line slightly behind the nose area and near the pivot axis in the case of a pitch-pivoting binding. Joints between sections are in narrow rims at left and right, at opposed sides of a large central opening for the crampon/binding and boot. The joints are designed to securely hold the forward and aft molded sections together but to allow a degree of torsion between them when needed. Steel structural traction rails extend across the joints but are constructed and secured to the snowshoe sections in a manner that preserves the desired flexibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: K-2 Corporation
    Inventors: Rudy Lucas Samuels, Chris Barchet, Dodd Grande, Rachel Lin, Mark S. Williams, Scott Youmans
  • Publication number: 20130087665
    Abstract: The disclosed subject matter comprises a display retention bracket (DRB) that can be attached to, and can retain and horizontally mount, a display using display retention components, without using fasteners, for insertion of the display in a bezel that does not support horizontal mounting; and includes: a cable retention component that enables the cable to withstand a specified pull-out force to maintain connection of the cable to the display; a cable guide to maintain cable wires in a desired position in relation to other components; alignment pins to align the DRB and display with a bezel housing; non-symmetrical tabs to ensure the display is oriented correctly; offset columns that desirably offset loads on the display when an adapter plate is applied onto the DRB and display, and fastened to the bezel to secure the display; and a ground clip to extend the ground path from the bezel to the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Applicant: ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Douglas A. Lostoski, Geoff M. Sieron, Andrew P. Kaufman, William M. Ruddy, Daniel L. Stefaniak, Douglas R. Bodmann, Gary Dan Dotson, Mark S. Williams, Senthil P. Kumar
  • Publication number: 20130022703
    Abstract: A translating die apparatus and method for forming a piece of material into a part having complex contours. The translating die apparatus may comprise upper and lower mounts, fixed upper and lower dies fixed to the upper and lower mounts, respectively, and movable upper and lower dies translatably coupled with the mounts and configured to translate laterally toward and away from the fixed upper and lower dies. The piece of material may be placed between the upper and lower dies and one of the mounts may be actuated toward another of the mounts to sandwich the piece of material between the upper and lower dies. Simultaneously, the movable upper and lower dies may translate toward the fixed upper and lower dies, until the movable and fixed dies abut each other when the upper and lower dies are fully pressing the piece of material therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2011
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicant: Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Blaise F. Bergmann, Michael C. Dowling, Mark S. Williams
  • Publication number: 20120277257
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of treating diseases and disorders responsive to inhibition of Hsp90, pharmaceutical compositions, pharmaceutical dosage forms and medicaments useful for the treatment of diseases responsive to inhibition of Hsp90, and methods of making the pharmaceutical compositions, pharmaceutical dosage forms and medicaments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: MYREXIS, INC.
    Inventors: Margaret YU, Daniel A. WETTSTEIN, Vijay R. BAICHWAL, Damon I. PAPAC, Gaylen M. ZENTNER, Mark S. WILLIAMS
  • Patent number: D722749
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: K-2 Corporation
    Inventors: John Erik Svensson, Mark S. Williams
  • Patent number: D722752
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: K-2 Corporation
    Inventors: John Erik Svensson, Mark S. Williams, James Sener