Patents by Inventor R. Williams

R. 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).

  • CONTROLLING, DETECTING AND ENTANGLING ALKALINE-EARTH RYDBERG ATOMS IN TWEEZER ARRAYS
    Publication number: 20220238245
    Abstract: An apparatus useful for creating and measuring states of an entangled system, comprising a pair of interacting multi-level systems, each of systems comprising a state |g>; a state |r>, and state |r*>. One or more first electromagnetic fields excite a first transition between the ground state |g> and the state |r> to create an entangled system. One or more second electromagnetic fields are tuned between the state |r> and the intermediate state |r*> so that any population of the systems in |r*> are dark to a subsequent detection of a population in the systems in |g>, providing a means to distinguish the entangled system in the state |g> and the entangled system in the state |r>. In one or more examples, the systems comprise neutral Rydberg atoms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2021
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Applicant: California Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Manuel Endres, Alexandre Cooper-Roy, Jacob P. Covey, Ivaylo S. Madjarov, Adam L. Shaw, Vladimir Schkolnik, Jason R. Williams, Joonhee Choi
  • SIDE LOOKING MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY INSTRUMENT ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20220218429
    Abstract: A surgical instrument assembly may comprise a guide tube including a distal end and a first instrument extending within the guide tube and configured to exit the guide tube proximal of the distal end. The surgical instrument may also include an imaging instrument extending within the guide tube and configured to exit the guide tube proximal of the distal end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: THOMAS G. COOPER, Eugene F. Duval, David J. Rosa, Matthew R. Williams
  • DROP-DOWN APPLICATORS FOR AN AGRICULTURAL SPRAYER
    Publication number: 20220211024
    Abstract: An agricultural vehicle is moveable across a surface. The agricultural vehicle includes a chassis, a traction member coupled to the chassis with the traction member configured to engage the surface and move the chassis relative to the surface, a holding tank coupled to the chassis with the holding tank configured to support agricultural matter, a support boom coupled to the chassis, and a plurality of applicator assemblies. Each applicator assembly of the plurality of applicator assemblies includes a resilient body coupled to the support boom, a foot coupled to the body with the foot configured to be biased into engagement with the surface via the resiliency of the body, and a nozzle. The nozzle is in communication with the holding tank and configured to dispense the agricultural matter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Kent A. Klemme, James R. Williams
  • IMPLANT GUIDES, DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20220192687
    Abstract: Implant guides, devices, systems and methods for implants to correct bone deformities and fractures in the lower extremity are disclosed. Specifically, implant guides, devices, systems and methods used for implants to correct bone deformities and/or fractures in the foot and ankle are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin MAJORS, Thomas R. WILLIAMS, Peter Andrew MLADINICH, Garrett Jeffrey LIPKER, Kenneth Allan ROGGOW
  • System and Method for Dispensing a Food Product
    Publication number: 20220189237
    Abstract: A food management system includes a cabinet having a chamber, a lift, and an ejector. The chamber is defined, in part, by a front wall including a chute defining a first end of a dispensing region along the cabinet. At least one lift is disposed within the chamber, and is configured to receive a plurality of containers therein. The lift is operable to sequentially present at least one of the containers to the dispensing region of the cabinet. The ejector includes a bumper disposed within the dispensing region. The bumper is operable to translate through the dispensing region from a retracted position on an opposite side of the at least one lift from the chute, to an extended position between the retracted position and the chute to bias the at least one of the containers from the at least one lift through the chute.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Applicant: Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Kent A. Deemter, R. William Kneifel, II, David Scrivano, Christopher P. Ilitch
  • OPTICAL AMPLIFIER MODULES
    Publication number: 20220190546
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates optical amplifier modules. In one form for example, an optical amplifier module includes a booster optical amplifier configured to increase optical power of a first optical signal. The module also includes a preamp optical amplifier configured to increase optical power of a second optical signal and a pump laser optically coupled to the booster optical amplifier and the preamp optical amplifier. The pump laser is configured to provide a booster power to the booster optical amplifier and a preamp power to the preamp optical amplifier, the preamp power is effective to induce a gain in optical power to provide a target optical power of the second optical signal from the preamp optical amplifier, and the booster power is dependent on the preamp power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventor: Martin R. Williams
  • Summary shapes
    Patent number: 11360654
    Abstract: In an example, a method to display a graphical diagram includes displaying multiple graphical objects in a graphical drawing canvas. The graphical objects represent multiple nodes identified in structured source data. The method includes receiving first input effective to group first and second graphical objects of the multiple graphical objects based on a property of the nodes. The method includes replacing the first and second graphical objects with a summary graphical object in the graphical drawing canvas in response to receiving the first input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: LUCID SOFTWARE, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin Michael Ellsworth, Kevin Joseph Reece, Jonathan Bronson, Aditya More, Alexander R. Williams
  • MODULAR ARTICULATING GRIPPER
    Publication number: 20220176570
    Abstract: A gripper for gripping a workpiece includes: a base; at least one middle segment pivotally connected to the base; a distal segment pivotally connected to the at least one middle segment; at least one actuator disposed within the base; an adducting tendon having a proximal end attached to the at least one actuator and a distal end attached to the distal segment, the at least one actuator being configured for linearly and nonrotationally moving the proximal end of the adducting tendon; and an abducting tendon having a proximal end attached to the base and a distal end attached to the distal segment, wherein the middle segment and the distal segment are configured for gripping the workpiece as the at least one actuator moves in a first direction and ungripping the workpiece as the at least one actuator moves in a second direction which is opposite to the first direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2022
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Applicant: PHD, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew R. Williams
  • Parallel processor data processing system with reduced latency
    Patent number: 11354469
    Abstract: A data processing system systems with parallel processors performing simulations by numerical solution of partial differential equations or similar numerical simulations. The data processing system extends the scaling limit of parallel solvers in those numerical simulations by overcoming the frequent network latencies encountered during a simulation. Fewer, yet larger batches of data are exchanged between computing nodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignees: Saudi Arabian Oil Company, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Maitham Makki Alhubail, John R Williams, Qiqi Wang, Ali Dogru, Usuf Middya
  • IMPLANTS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS OF USE AND ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20220168112
    Abstract: Implants, devices, systems and methods for maintaining, correcting and/or fusing joint deformities are disclosed. The implant including a first member, a second member, and a coupling member with a first end and a second end, wherein the first end engages the first member and the second end engages the second member. Methods of using the implants for maintaining, correcting and/or fusing joint deformities are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2022
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas R. WILLIAMS, Eric LINTULA, Naser RAHMAN, Kyle James HARTSON, Albert DACOSTA, Dimitri PROTOPSALTIS, Francis D. BARMES
  • Method of treating cocaine addiction
    Patent number: 11331310
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition containing isomyosmine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is administered to an individual in need thereof for treating a substance addiction, inclusive of addiction to heroin (diacetylmorphine), cocaine, opioids, methadone, d-methamphetamine, barbiturates, alcohol, benzodiazepines, amphetamines, or buprenorphine. The isomyosmine, along with optional additional therapeutic agent(s), may be administered in a capsule, tablet, or lozenge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: MyMD Pharmaceuticals (Florida), Inc.
    Inventor: Jonnie R. Williams
  • Drop-down applicators for an agricultural sprayer
    Patent number: 11324213
    Abstract: An agricultural vehicle is moveable across a surface. The agricultural vehicle includes a chassis, a traction member coupled to the chassis with the traction member configured to engage the surface and move the chassis relative to the surface, a holding tank coupled to the chassis with the holding tank configured to support agricultural matter, a support boom coupled to the chassis, and a plurality of applicator assemblies. Each applicator assembly of the plurality of applicator assemblies includes a resilient body coupled to the support boom, a foot coupled to the body with the foot configured to be biased into engagement with the surface via the resiliency of the body, and a nozzle. The nozzle is in communication with the holding tank and configured to dispense the agricultural matter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: HAGIE MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventors: Kent A. Klemme, James R. Williams
  • Systems and Methods for Coherent Power Management
    Publication number: 20220137692
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a system includes multiple power management mechanism operating in different time domains (e.g., with different bandwidths) and control circuitry that is configured to coordinate operation of the mechanisms. If one mechanism is adding energy to the system, for example, the control circuitry may inform another mechanism that the energy is coming so that the other mechanism may not take as drastic an action as it would if no energy were coming. If a light workload is detected by circuitry near the load, and there is plenty of energy in the system, the control circuitry may cause the power management unit (PMU) to generate less energy or even temporarily turn off. A variety of mechanisms for the coordinated, coherent use of power are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2021
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Joseph T. DiBene, II, Inder M. Sodhi, Keith Cox, Gerard R. Williams, III
  • Facilitating urgency modulated beaconing rates for medical devices
    Patent number: 11318317
    Abstract: Techniques for facilitating telemetry between a medical device and an external device are provided. In one example, a medical device includes a classification component and a communication component. The classification component is configured to determine a classification for data generated by the medical device. The classification component is also configured to determine an urgency level for an advertising data packet based on the classification for the data. The communication component is also configured to broadcast the advertising data packet for the medical device at a defined beaconing rate based on the urgency level for the advertising data packet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Wade M. Demmer, Charles R. Gordon, Matthew R. Yoder, Val D. Eisele, Matthew L Hanly, James R Peichel, Nicholas C. Wine, Ryan D. Wyszynski, Eric R. Williams
  • Autonomously encapsulating gripper tooling
    Patent number: 11312022
    Abstract: A gripper tooling including a gripper, at least one slider, and at least one tooling member configured for gripping a workpiece. Each tooling member including a base slideably mounted to the at least one slider, at least one middle segment pivotally connected to the base, a distal segment pivotally connected to the at least one middle segment, an adducting tendon having a proximal end attached to the at least one slider and a distal end attached to the distal segment, and an abducting tendon having a proximal end attached to the base and a distal end attached to the distal segment. The at least one tooling member is configured for autonomously gripping the workpiece as the at least one jaw moves toward the workpiece and the at least one tooling member autonomously returns to an ungripped position as the at least one jaw moves away from the workpiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: PHD, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew R. Williams
  • Elastomer compounds reinforced with silica and products containing same
    Patent number: 11312824
    Abstract: A silica elastomer composite having superior mechanical properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: Cabot Corporation
    Inventors: Jincheng Xiong, Martin C. Green, William R. Williams, Dmitry Fomitchev, Gerald D. Adler, Duane G. McDonald, Ron Grosz
  • SUMMARY SHAPES
    Publication number: 20220121351
    Abstract: In an example, a method to display a graphical diagram includes displaying multiple graphical objects in a graphical drawing canvas. The graphical objects represent multiple nodes identified in structured source data. The method includes receiving first input effective to group first and second graphical objects of the multiple graphical objects based on a property of the nodes. The method includes replacing the first and second graphical objects with a summary graphical object in the graphical drawing canvas in response to receiving the first input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2020
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: Kevin Michael Ellsworth, Kevin Joseph Reece, Jonathan Bronson, Aditya More, Alexander R. Williams
  • Sheath for surgical instrument
    Patent number: 11304766
    Abstract: A surgical apparatus comprises an instrument shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, an end effector coupled to the distal end of the shaft, and a sheath disposed on an external surface of the instrument shaft. The sheath has a first section made of ePTFE and a second section made of a second material, wherein the second section provides a friction seal with the shaft, and wherein the ePTFE is gas-permeable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: William J. Park, S. Christopher Anderson, Thomas G. Cooper, Matthew R. Williams
  • Side looking minimally invasive surgery instrument assembly
    Patent number: 11304769
    Abstract: A surgical instrument is inserted through a guide tube. The surgical instrument exits at an intermediate position of the guide tube and is oriented to be substantially parallel to the guide tube's longitudinal axis as it exits. A stereoscopic image capture component is on the guide tube between the intermediate position and the guide tube's distal end. The image capture component's field of view is generally perpendicular to the guide tube's longitudinal axis. The guide tube is jointed to allow the image capture component to be moved. The surgical instruments and the guide tube are telemanipulatively controlled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas G. Cooper, David J. Rosa, Matthew R. Williams, Eugene F. Duval
  • Systems and Methods for Targeted Neuromodulation
    Publication number: 20220110694
    Abstract: Systems and methods for neuronavigation in accordance with embodiments of the invention are illustrated. Targeting systems and methods as described herein can generate personalized stimulation targets for the treatment of mental conditions. In many embodiments, direct stimulation of a personalized the stimulation target indirectly impacts a brain structure that is more difficult to reach via the stimulation modality. In various embodiments, the mental condition is major depressive disorder. In a number of embodiments, the mental condition is suicidal ideation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Applicant: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Nolan R. Williams, Adi Maron-Katz