Patents by Inventor Ray Williams

Ray 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).

  • Publication number: 20190146651
    Abstract: A method performed by an electronic device to allow a user to navigate a video. The method includes causing a display of a currently selected thumbnail in a first rectangular area overlaying a bidirectionally scrollable strip of thumbnails in a second rectangular area having the plurality of thumbnails logically arranged in order according to their associated time positions and responsive to data reflecting a swipe gesture in a direction, causing an update to the display of the bidirectionally scrollable strip of thumbnails to reflect inertial scrolling in the direction, where the currently selected thumbnail in the first rectangular area is updated each time the bidirectionally scrollable strip of thumbnails has scrolled past a threshold such that the currently selected thumbnail in the bidirectionally scrollable strip of thumbnails is no longer closest to the center of the first rectangular area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Devon Ray WILLIAMS, Gabriel Edward KANGAS, Andrew MCCOLLUM, Ginger WONG, Benjamin Avery CHAMBERS
  • Publication number: 20190149887
    Abstract: Techniques and mechanisms are disclosed for generating and causing display of graphical interfaces which include a new interface element used to intuitively display status information related to video content items across many different types of interfaces and across many different types of client electronic devices and associated display screens. The described interface element comprises a circular status icon including a status ring that can be used to display, among other possible information, an airing progress of a video content item and a user's playback progress of a video content item. The circular status icon described herein provides a compact and consistent way to represent multiple types of status information, thereby enabling the same interface element to be used across many different interfaces and display devices in a consistent manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Devon Ray WILLIAMS, Andrew MCCOLLUM, Daniel RINEHART, Benjamin Avery CHAMBERS
  • Publication number: 20190149885
    Abstract: A method performed by an electronic device for displaying a transition from a seek request within a video to playing the video. The method includes causing a display of a thumbnail from a plurality of thumbnails, where the thumbnail is associated with a time position in the video, and where the display of the thumbnail is sized to fill less than all of a display area. The method further includes performing the following responsive to a user input reflecting a seek request: causing a display of a transition from the thumbnail to an expanded version of the thumbnail sized to fill the entire display area and causing playback of the video in the display area starting from the time position in the video associated with the thumbnail responsive to a determination that a threshold amount of the video has been buffered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Seth MADISON, Benjamin Paul CLEMENS, Benjamin Avery CHAMBERS, Devon Ray WILLIAMS
  • Patent number: 10279743
    Abstract: A wireless portable video monitoring system comprises at least one (1) portable color video camera with audio content, further having a mounting means. Each camera is provided with an integral transmitter capable of broadcasting the acquired data using a radio signal. The system further comprises a portable video monitor having a display capable of split screen operation. The monitor is also provided with a mounting means. Each camera wirelessly transmits its signals to the monitor. The system is particularly useful for viewing occupants in a rear area of a vehicle by a motorist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Inventors: C. Ray Williams, Grace L. Webber
  • Patent number: 10253625
    Abstract: A cementing system is provided. A cement slurry dispenser includes at least one control valve, at least one liquid additive pump, and at least one water pump. A computer has a display for an interface screen. The e interface screen displays a list zone of available selectable tests for the cement slurry dispenser and corresponding global selection choices, a detail zone, wherein in response to selection of one of the selectable tests from the list zone, substeps of the selected one of the selectable tests is displayed a local activate button configured to commence only the selected one of the selectable tests displayed in the detail zone; and a global activate button configured to commence all of the selectable tests in the list zone that are indicated as selected by the corresponding global selection choices. The computer implements the tests on the cement slurry dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Derek Ray Williams, Charles Edward Neal, III, James Douglas Funkhouser, Chip Imel, Gary Lee Cline
  • Publication number: 20190070331
    Abstract: A system for treating emissions from a vehicle includes an ozone generator, a first holding tank, and an exhaust vent. The first holding tank is downstream from the ozone generator and defines a volume for liquid waste beneath a void space. The exhaust vent is downstream from the first holding tank and outside of the vehicle. A supply conduit connects the ozone generator to the void space of the first holding tank. An exhaust conduit connects the void space of the first holding tank to the exhaust vent. The ozone generator, supply conduit, void space of the first holding tank, exhaust conduit, and exhaust vent establish a thermal driving head from the ozone generator through the void space of the first holding tank to the exhaust vent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Applicant: Safety Step, LLC
    Inventors: James Philip Williams, Mike Ray Williams
  • Publication number: 20180363459
    Abstract: A cementing system is provided. A cement slurry dispenser includes at least one control valve, at least one liquid additive pump, and at least one water pump. A computer has a display for an interface screen. The e interface screen displays a list zone of available selectable tests for the cement slurry dispenser and corresponding global selection choices, a detail zone, wherein in response to selection of one of the selectable tests from the list zone, substeps of the selected one of the selectable tests is displayed a local activate button configured to commence only the selected one of the selectable tests displayed in the detail zone; and a global activate button configured to commence all of the selectable tests in the list zone that are indicated as selected by the corresponding global selection choices. The computer implements the tests on the cement slurry dispenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2015
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Derek Ray WILLIAMS, Charles Edward NEAL, III, James Douglas FUNKHOUSER, Chip IMEL, Gary Lee CLINE
  • Patent number: 10122671
    Abstract: A system and method for facilitating the locating and hiring of service providers is provided. In an embodiment, a social networking server provides an interface for users of social networking accounts to create service request. When the social networking server computer receives a service request for a particular type of service provider, the social networking server computer identifies service providers of the particular type and sends the service request to the service providers. In response to receiving an indication that a particular service provider is available to fulfill a service request, the social networking server computer sends a message to the service requester that identifies the particular service provider and indicates that the service provider is available to fulfill the service request.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Nextdoor.com, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Donahoe, Thomas F. Kaehler, Gregory James, Clifton Ray Williams, Daniel J. Clancy, Nirav N. Tolia
  • Publication number: 20180247512
    Abstract: A cementing system having an engine control module, a transmission control module, a computing device and a display. The engine control module communicatively coupled with a plurality of engine sensors. The transmission control module communicatively coupled with a plurality of transmission sensor. The computing device is communicatively coupled with the display and communicatively coupled, via at least one J1939 data link, with the engine control module and the transmission control module. The computing device is configured to receive data from at least one of an engine control module or a transmission control module, compare the received data to a list of stored codes and in response to the received data matching a stored code, causing the rendering of an alarm message associated with the matched code and/or a warning message associated with the matched code on the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2015
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Charles Edward NEAL, III, James Douglas FUNKHOUSER, Derek Ray WILLIAMS, Gary Lee CLINE, Chip IMEL, Derek James ABEL, Warren Neil RATTAN
  • Patent number: 9777856
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed toward a pressure vacuum relief valve and a seal assembly of the pressure vacuum relief valve. The seal assembly includes a ribbed substrate disposed against a flanged seat of the pressure vacuum relief valve. The ribbed substrate includes ribs extending from a base of the ribbed substrate. The seal assembly also includes a pallet coupled to and disposed below the ribbed substrate. The pallet includes a top ring, a bottom ring, and a flexible diaphragm captured between the top ring and the bottom ring. The flexible diaphragm of the pallet is configured to seal against the ribbed substrate in a sealed position. The pallet and ribbed substrate are configured to move together away from the flanged seat when a pressure on a sealed side of the pressure vacuum relief valve exceeds a maximum pressure threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Regulator Technologies Tulsa, LLC
    Inventors: James Andrew Myers, John David Cockerham, Ray William Cecil, III
  • Publication number: 20160373398
    Abstract: A system and method for facilitating the locating and hiring of service providers is provided. In an embodiment, a social networking server provides an interface for users of social networking accounts to create service request. When the social networking server computer receives a service request for a particular type of service provider, the social networking server computer identifies service providers of the particular type and sends the service request to the service providers. In response to receiving an indication that a particular service provider is available to fulfill a service request, the social networking server computer sends a message to the service requester that identifies the particular service provider and indicates that the service provider is available to fulfill the service request.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2015
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas Donahoe, Thomas F. Kaehler, Gregory James, Clifton Ray Williams, Daniel J. Clancy, Nirav N. Tolia
  • Publication number: 20160092643
    Abstract: A system and process for providing the recording of provided health care transactions to an individual and the verification and validation of both the recipient and provider's identities. More particularly, to a system and process for providing verification and validation of an individual's identity for use in the prevention of identity theft and fraud in the medical industry and the recording of all medical related treatments and record requests by authorized providers, among other features. The verification and validation, referred to as “Positive Identification (PI)” for an individual who is seeking or in need of medical diagnosis and/or treatment may include a collection of novel processes by which a person's PI may be obtained and captured in an electronic database each time a person's medical information is accessed or treatment is provided, and in full compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996. This may substantially prevent fraud of medical services.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventors: Robert Daniel Hinkle, Elton Ray Williams
  • Patent number: 9205519
    Abstract: A pallet board remover for removing a board from a pallet is provided. The pallet board remover comprises a top surface for receiving the pallet, an operation gap provided on the top surface, and an at least one removal bar assembly operationally located near the operation gap. A method of removing a board from a pallet is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: PALLET REPAIR SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Lonnie Max Williams, Jeffery Ray Williams, Gregory John Williams
  • Publication number: 20150167857
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed toward a pressure vacuum relief valve and a seal assembly of the pressure vacuum relief valve. The seal assembly includes a ribbed substrate disposed against a flanged seat of the pressure vacuum relief valve. The ribbed substrate includes ribs extending from a base of the ribbed substrate. The seal assembly also includes a pallet coupled to and disposed below the ribbed substrate. The pallet includes a top ring, a bottom ring, and a flexible diaphragm captured between the top ring and the bottom ring. The flexible diaphragm of the pallet is configured to seal against the ribbed substrate in a sealed position. The pallet and ribbed substrate are configured to move together away from the flanged seat when a pressure on a sealed side of the pressure vacuum relief valve exceeds a maximum pressure threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2014
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: James Andrew Myers, John David Cockerham, Ray William Cecil, III
  • Publication number: 20150081205
    Abstract: An apparatus, method, computer program and user interface where the apparatus includes at least one processor; and at least one memory including computer program code; wherein the at least one memory and the computer program code are configured to, with the at least one processor, enable the apparatus to: display a perspective view of a geographical location at a first scale in a first region of a display; identify a point of interest associated with the geographical location; and display the identified point of interest at a second scale in a second region of the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Jason Robert Wither, Ray William Rischpater, Carmen Esther Au, Petri Piippo, Tuomas Vaittinen, David Racz
  • Patent number: 8930141
    Abstract: An apparatus, method, computer program and user interface where the apparatus includes at least one processor; and at least one memory including computer program code; wherein the at least one memory and the computer program code are configured to, with the at least one processor, enable the apparatus to: display a perspective view of a geographical location at a first scale in a first region of a display; identify a point of interest associated with the geographical location; and display the identified point of interest at a second scale in a second region of the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Jason Robert Wither, Ray William Rischpater, Carmen Esther Au, Petri Piippo, Tuomas Vaittinen, David Racz
  • Publication number: 20140008034
    Abstract: Disclosed is an integrated thermosiphon reboiler-condensate pot which integrates a condensate collection volume into a thermosiphon reboiler and avoids the need for an external condensate pot or steam trap. Also disclosed are a method for operating the integrated thermosiphon reboiler-condensate pot, a system including the integrated thermosiphon reboiler-condensate pot and a method for retrofitting an existing thermosiphon reboiler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2012
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Les Leszek Jackowski, Billy Ray Williams, Robert Paul Hohmann, Nicholas Gerard Brancaccio, Robert William Whitsitt
  • Publication number: 20130298375
    Abstract: A pallet board remover for removing a board from a pallet is provided. The pallet board remover comprises a top surface for receiving the pallet, an operation gap provided on the top surface, and an at least one removal bar assembly operationally located near the operation gap. A method of removing a board from a pallet is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: PALLET REPAIR SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Lonnie Max Williams, Jeffery Ray Williams, Gregory John Williams
  • Patent number: 8566179
    Abstract: A method of presenting real estate data is provided. A plurality of property listings can be presented, and a selection of one of the presented property listings may be received from a user. The user may be associated with a financial profile, which may be specified via user input. In response to receiving the selection by the user, at least one loan offer corresponding to the property listing may be automatically presented, for example, together with the property listing. The loan offer may be at least partially based on the financial profile, and may also be based on a property corresponding to the selected property listing. For example, the property listing and the financial profile may be automatically transmitted to one or more loan providers in response to receiving the selection by the user of the property listing, and in response loan offers may be received from some of the loan providers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Move, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Andrew Callow, Sumeet Bhatia, Duke Tsao-Ming Fan, David Kramer, Bruce Mitchell, Vaughan Allan Smith, Susan Stewart, Clifton Ray Williams
  • Publication number: 20130173156
    Abstract: An apparatus, method, computer program and user interface where the apparatus includes at least one processor; and at least one memory including computer program code; wherein the at least one memory and the computer program code are configured to, with the at least one processor, enable the apparatus to: obtain a route from a first geographical location to a second geographical location; display a graphical representation of at least one point of interest along the route, wherein the graphical representation of the at least one point of interest is configured to enable a user to recognise the point of interest corresponding to the graphical representation of the at least one point of interest; and display an identification of the at least one point of interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2011
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Inventors: Jason Robert WITHER, Ray William RISCHPATER, Carmen Esther AU