Patents by Inventor Wayne Howard

Wayne Howard 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: 20240264094
    Abstract: The exemplary system and method for the characterization procedures for complex permittivity of a dielectric material at radio frequencies, including microwave and millimeter-wave wavelengths. The exemplary system and method employ a highly resonant periodic array affixed or placed in proximity thereto to provide a frequency response that varies based on the constituent electromagnetic properties of a sample of dielectric material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2024
    Publication date: August 8, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher T. Howard, Kenneth Wayne Allen, William Daniel Hunt, David R. Reid
  • Publication number: 20240184567
    Abstract: An embodiment for an improved method of automated version management for machine learning pipeline development is provided. The embodiment may compute a quality value of a target machine learning pipeline at a predetermined regular interval and automatically save updated versions of the target machine learning pipeline. The embodiment may extract a series of key features from detected versions of the target machine learning pipeline and cluster the detected versions of the target machine learning model pipeline by the extracted series of key features. The embodiment may identify a highest-quality version within each of a series of generated clusters. The embodiment may compute similarity scores for subsets of versions within each of the series of generated clusters. The embodiment may generate and output to a user, a visual representation of the series of generated clusters including version quality data and version similarity data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2022
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Inventors: Lei Gao, Jin Wang, A PENG ZHANG, Kai Li, Matthew Wayne Howard
  • Publication number: 20240009599
    Abstract: A dual drum screen system for wastewater has a first, inner drum positioned within a second, outer drum. Wastewater is filtered first by a filter screen of the inner drum, then by a finer filter screen of the outer drum. Both drums rotate together on a central shaft with a common drive system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Steven J. Lahn, Gerald Wayne Howard
  • Patent number: 11794388
    Abstract: Forming a casing of an information handling system using dual area bi-injection, the method including injecting a first material into a mold: i) at first locations of the mold to form a first portion of a casing, and ii) at second locations of the mold to form a second portion of the casing; and injecting a second material into the mold at third locations of the mold to form a third portion of the casing; wherein injection of the first material and the second material into the mold is done concurrently, wherein injection of the first and the second material into the mold forms a first bonding interface and a second bonding interface between the first material and the second material such that the second material is excluded from ingression to the first portion and the second portion of the casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Yonghong Duan, David William Grunow, David Wheeler Williams, Patrick A. Hampton, Anthony Wayne Howard
  • Publication number: 20230333610
    Abstract: A secure hardware component retention assembly, including a tray assembly moveably coupled to an information handling system (IHS), the tray assembly including a coupling member and a spring element; a hardware component coupled to the tray assembly; a fastening element coupled to the IHS; wherein when the fastening element is in a first state, the fastening element is engaged with the coupling member to maintain a first positioning of the tray assembly internal to the IHS and the hardware component is engaged with a connector of the IHS, wherein when the fastening element is in a second state, the fastening element is disengaged from the coupling member such that the spring element exerts a force to translate the tray assembly so as to i) position at least a portion of the tray assembly external to the IHS and ii) disengage the hardware component from the connector of the HIS.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2022
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: Anthony Wayne Howard, Ray Vivian Kacelenga, Isaac Qin Wang
  • Patent number: 10989315
    Abstract: A plug assembly includes a plug stem having a plug stem base, a plug head, and a fastening mechanism for fastening the plug stem base to the plug head, the fastening mechanism comprising at least two retainer clamps that surround and provide an interference fit between the plug stem base and the plug head. A method of replacing or attaching a plug head to a plug stem includes providing a plug stem having a plug stem base, providing a plug head, providing a fastening mechanism comprising at least two retainer clamps, and coupling the fastening mechanism around the plug stem base and the plug head to provide an interference fit between the plug stem base and the plug head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Flowserve Management Company
    Inventors: Bradford Haines, Brian Wayne Howard, Michael P. Nelson, Jan Jurewicz
  • Publication number: 20200096119
    Abstract: A plug assembly includes a plug stem having a plug stem base, a plug head, and a fastening mechanism for fastening the plug stem base to the plug head, the fastening mechanism comprising at least two retainer clamps that surround and provide an interference fit between the plug stem base and the plug head. A method of replacing or attaching a plug head to a plug stem includes providing a plug stem having a plug stem base, providing a plug head, providing a fastening mechanism comprising at least two retainer clamps, and coupling the fastening mechanism around the plug stem base and the plug head to provide an interference fit between the plug stem base and the plug head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventors: Bradford Haines, Brian Wayne Howard, Michael P. Nelson, Jan Jurewicz
  • Patent number: 10197519
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for sensing the amount of a gas in a fluid are disclosed. The apparatus may include a gas sensor, a temperature sensor, a first temperature adjusting unit, or a second temperature adjusting unit. The first and second temperature adjusting units may control the temperature of the gas sensor. The first and second temperature adjusting units may each be used to control the temperature of the gas sensor. According to one technique, they may be used simultaneously to control the temperature of the gas sensor. The temperature sensor may be used to sense the temperature of the gas when it has stabilized to the fluid temperature in which it is being used and the temperature of the gas sensor when it is being controlled by at least one of the first or second temperature adjusting units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: H2Scan Corporation
    Inventors: Vikas Lakhotia, An Trong Nguyen Le, Timothy Wayne Howard, Matthew Robert Phillipps
  • Patent number: 9764174
    Abstract: A mobile system and method of use thereof for containment of a fire event is provided in accordance with various embodiments of the current invention. The system herein designated “Rain Maker” is composed of a plurality of conduits with a manifold of fire nozzle connections in various configurations to discharge at extensive pressures specific fire suppressants. Each conduit can be operated individually, or connected to another conduit by a hose having a predetermined length forming a contiguous system thereby efficiently traversing large areas of land. The system can be operated either remotely as well as manually. An alternative embodiment can be installed in residential, commercial and industrial applications. Each system can be custom designed based on environmental engineering requirements and system application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Inventor: John Wayne Howard, Sr.
  • Patent number: 9737169
    Abstract: A universal cooking/container lid for providing ventilation includes a semi-spherical base member having a circular outer-rim and an apex. The semi-spherical base member has a stand on an exterior surface and a handle on an interior surface thereof surrounding the apex. The semi-spherical base member has one or more venting perforations. A portion of the exterior surface between the stand and the outer rim may be tapered thereby providing a ventilation channel. A top portion of the handle is configured to fit snugly into a bottom portion of the stand, thereby allowing multiple cooking/container lids to be easily stacked. A method of providing ventilation while cooking is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Inventor: Wayne Howard Denny
  • Patent number: 9628511
    Abstract: Network traffic can be prevented from entering a protected network. An alert can be received that can be triggered by network traffic that matches at least one signature that is associated with undesired network behavior. A source of the network traffic that triggered the alert can be determined, and network traffic that originates from the source can be blocked. Blocking the source can include assigning a determination to the alert. It can then be determined whether network traffic from the source should be blocked based on the determination. The source can then be provided to the protected network such that a network device coupled to the protected network can be configured to block network traffic that originates from the source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: SECUREWORKS CORP.
    Inventors: Jon R. Ramsey, Wayne Howard Haber, Michael Joseph Hubbard, Uday Banerjee
  • Publication number: 20160275429
    Abstract: Techniques described herein generally relate to extended supply chain management. In an embodiment, extended supply chains may be evaluated and managed by efficiently linking current, past, and/or upcoming consumer demand signals to the supply chain. The extended supply chains may be managed at select points along the extended supply chains and at select points in time. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: William John Purcell, Wayne Howard Levy
  • Publication number: 20160241591
    Abstract: Network traffic can be prevented from entering a protected network. An alert can be received that can be triggered by network traffic that matches at least one signature that is associated with undesired network behavior. A source of the network traffic that triggered the alert can be determined, and network traffic that originates from the source can be blocked. Blocking the source can include assigning a determination to the alert. It can then be determined whether network traffic from the source should be blocked based on the determination. The source can then be provided to the protected network such that a network device coupled to the protected network can be configured to block network traffic that originates from the source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Jon R. Ramsey, Wayne Howard Haber, Michael Joseph Hubbard, Uday Banerjee
  • Patent number: 9416569
    Abstract: A latch assembly may be configured for use with a first structure having an outer surface and a second structure that is movable relative to the first structure. The latch assembly may include a latch member and a visual indicator device. The latch member may be movable into and out of a latching position securing the second structure to the first structure. The visual indicator device may be movable between a retracted position not protruding outward from the outer surface of the first structure and an extended position protruding outward from the outer surface. A linkage may be operatively connected between the latch member and the visual indicator device to move the visual indicator device from the retracted position to the extended position under the influence of the latch member when the latch member is moved out of the latching position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Cristiano Leone, Wayne Howard Peterson, James Paul Hacault
  • Patent number: 9338180
    Abstract: Network traffic can be prevented from entering a protected network. An alert can be received that can be triggered by network traffic that matches at least one signature that is associated with undesired network behavior. A source of the network traffic that triggered the alert can be determined, and network traffic that originates from the source can be blocked. Blocking the source can include assigning a determination to the alert. It can then be determined whether network traffic from the source should be blocked based on the determination. The source can then be provided to the protected network such that a network device coupled to the protected network can be configured to block network traffic that originates from the source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: SecureWorks Corp.
    Inventors: Jon R. Ramsey, Wayne Howard Haber, Michael Joseph Hubbard, Uday Banerjee
  • Patent number: 9211292
    Abstract: A method and compositions for treating a patient that prevent or reduce drug abuse and overdose events.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: ALITAIR PHARMACEUTICALS INC
    Inventors: William Wayne Howard, Sheldon Kavesh, Russell Francis Somma
  • Publication number: 20150265621
    Abstract: A method and pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of bronchiectasis comprising doxofylline and erdosteine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: Alitair Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: William Wayne Howard
  • Publication number: 20150222652
    Abstract: Network traffic can be prevented from entering a protected network. An alert can be received that can be triggered by network traffic that matches at least one signature that is associated with undesired network behavior. A source of the network traffic that triggered the alert can be determined, and network traffic that originates from the source can be blocked. Blocking the source can include assigning a determination to the alert. It can then be determined whether network traffic from the source should be blocked based on the determination. The source can then be provided to the protected network such that a network device coupled to the protected network can be configured to block network traffic that originates from the source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Jon R. Ramsey, Wayne Howard Haber, Michael Joseph Hubbard, Uday Banerjee
  • Publication number: 20150150809
    Abstract: Multi-layer solid oral dosage immediate release and extended release compositions and methods for delivering drugs in abnormally high pH environments wherein the extended release layer is formed from a drug resinate of a strong acid ion-exchange resin and a release rate retarding polymer compressed together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2013
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Inventors: William Wayne Howard, Russell Francis Somma, Hemant Hanumant Bhalerao, Sajeev Chandran, Pravin Meghrajji Bhutada, Ashish Ashokrao Deshmukh
  • Patent number: 9009828
    Abstract: Network traffic can be prevented from entering a protected network. An alert can be received that can be triggered by network traffic that matches at least one signature that is associated with undesired network behavior. A source of the network traffic that triggered the alert can be determined, and network traffic that originates from the source can be blocked. Blocking the source can include assigning a determination to the alert. It can then be determined whether network traffic from the source should be blocked based on the determination. The source can then be provided to the protected network such that a network device coupled to the protected network can be configured to block network traffic that originates from the source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Dell SecureWorks, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon R. Ramsey, Wayne Howard Haber, Bill Guerry, Michael Joseph Hubbard, Uday Banerjee