Patents by Inventor Rufus Williams

Rufus 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).

  • Systems and methods for efficient comparative non-spatial image data analysis
    Patent number: 9311518
    Abstract: Systems (100) and methods (300, 400) for efficient comparative non-spatial image data analysis. The methods involve ranking a plurality of non-spatial images (1011, 1050, 1231, 1539, 0001, 0102, 0900, 1678, 0500, 0020, 0992, 1033, 1775, 1829) based on at least one first attribute thereof; generating a screen page (1102-1106) comprising an array (1206) defined by a plurality of cells (1208) in which at least a portion of the non-spatial images are simultaneously presented; and displaying the screen page in a first GUI window (802) of a display screen. Each cell comprises only one non-spatial image. The non-spatial images are presented in an order defined by the ranking thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Harris Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Rahmes, Michael McGonagle, J. Harlan Yates, Rufus Williams
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EFFICIENT COMPARATIVE NON-SPATIAL IMAGE DATA ANALYSIS
    Publication number: 20130230219
    Abstract: Systems (100) and methods (300, 400) for efficient comparative non-spatial image data analysis. The methods involve ranking a plurality of non-spatial images (1011, 1050, 1231, 1539, 0001, 0102, 0900, 1678, 0500, 0020, 0992, 1033, 1775, 1829) based on at least one first attribute thereof; generating a screen page (1102-1106) comprising an array (1206) defined by a plurality of cells (1208) in which at least a portion of the non-spatial images are simultaneously presented; and displaying the screen page in a first GUI window (802) of a display screen. Each cell comprises only one non-spatial image. The non-spatial images are presented in an order defined by the ranking thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2012
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: HARRIS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark Rahmes, Michael McGonagle, J. Harlan Yates, Rufus Williams
  • Golf ball marker retainer and divot repair device combination
    Patent number: 7004858
    Abstract: A combination golf ball marker retention and divot repair device includes a body having an opening for receiving a ball marker, and a divot repair portion. A retaining device in the form of a flexible arm retains a ball marker received through the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: Williams & Associates
    Inventors: Craig Ernest Bauley, Rufus Williams
  • Golf ball marker retainer and divot repair device combination
    Publication number: 20040248674
    Abstract: A combination golf ball marker retention and divot repair device includes a body having an opening for receiving a ball marker, and a divot repair portion. A retaining device in the form of a flexible arm retains a ball marker received through the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2003
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventors: Craig Ernest Bauley, Rufus Williams
  • Gazebo planter
    Patent number: D538706
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Inventor: J. Rufus Williams