Patents by Inventor William A. Bentley
William A. Bentley 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).
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Patent number: 11920814Abstract: A method of controlling an agricultural facility for housing a plurality of animals includes the step of regulating the environment within the agricultural facility with an automated building operational system. An automated thermal event controller is operationally coupled with the automated building operational system and generates a thermal event signal in response to a thermal event in progress, whereby the automated thermal event controller, upon receipt of the thermal event signal indicating that the thermal event is in progress, activates an alarm state. In the alarm state, the automated thermal event controller: sends an alarm signal to a system administrator; places the automated building operational system in a safety-mode condition for a first predetermined time interval; and places the automated building operational system in a normal-mode operational condition after the first predetermined time interval and if a confirmatory signal is not yet then received from the system administrator.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: PRISM CONTROLS INC.Inventors: Sean Patrick Ryan, Kyle E. Forbush, Nikhil Kailas Shinde, Sylvester John Bentley, Timothy Paul Gess, Eric William Hansen, Douglas S. Powell
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Patent number: 9851368Abstract: The invention relates to a kit and methods for quantitative detection of steroids in a sample. The kit comprises quantitative charge tags and an oxidizing agent.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2013Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: SWANSEA UNIVERSITYInventors: William Griffiths, Yuqin Wang, Peter Crick, William Bentley
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Patent number: 9431195Abstract: A circuit interruption device includes at least one constriction zone. The constriction zone provides for interference with arcing of an electrical signal. The device may include at least one expansion zone. The device may include at least one movable component to assist in creation of the at least one constriction zone. A method of fabrication is provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2015Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Sensata Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Michael Lavado, Eric Morrison, William Bentley, Peter Berg, Keith Kawate, Thomas Gasper, Keith Singer, Keith Washburn, Joseph L. Medeiros, Chistian Pellon
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Publication number: 20150233953Abstract: The invention relates to a kit and methods for quantitative detection of steroids in a sample. The kit comprises quantitative charge tags and an oxidising agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2013Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventors: William Griffiths, Yuqin Wang, Peter Crick, William Bentley
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Patent number: 9064659Abstract: A circuit interruption device includes at least one constriction zone. The constriction zone provides for interference with arcing of an electrical signal. The device may include at least one expansion zone. The device may include at least one movable component to assist in creation of the at least one constriction zone. A method of fabrication is provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: Sensata Technologies Massachusetts, Inc.Inventors: Michael Lavado, Eric Morrison, William Bentley, Peter Berg, Keith Kawate, Thomas Gasper, Keith Singer, Keith Washburn, Joseph L. Medeiros, Chistian Pellon
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Publication number: 20140263189Abstract: A circuit interruption device includes at least one constriction zone. The constriction zone provides for interference with arcing of an electrical signal. The device may include at least one expansion zone. The device may include at least one movable component to assist in creation of the at least one constriction zone. A method of fabrication is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Michael Lavado, Eric Morrison, William Bentley, Peter Berg, Keith Kawate, Thomas Gasper, Keith Singer, Keith Washburn, Joseph L. Medeiros, Chistian Pellon
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Publication number: 20130112694Abstract: Disclosed is a portable cooler device comprised of recyclable materials. Some embodiments of the device comprise components constructed entirely of, or substantially of, cellulose. Other embodiments may be comprised of recyclable materials not classified as cellulose such as, but not limited to, cotton, bamboo, hemp, or other natural fibers. The specific percentages of recycled and/or recyclable content are not limiting factors for the invention; however, most embodiments have consistent materials of construction such that the entire device may be recycled in a single recycling process without the need for deconstruction. Further, if not recycled, embodiments may be suited to biodegrade within a reasonable amount of time when exposed to the elements in a landfill. Typical embodiments are comprised of an inner shell, an outer shell and pressed cellulose insulating boards sandwiched between the shells.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Inventor: Kevin William Bentley
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Patent number: 8365943Abstract: Disclosed is a portable cooler device comprised of recyclable materials. Some embodiments of the device comprise components constructed entirely of, or substantially of, cellulose. Other embodiments may be comprised of recyclable materials not classified as cellulose such as, but not limited to, cotton, bamboo, hemp, or other natural fibers. The specific percentages of recycled and/or recyclable content are not limiting factors for the invention; however, most embodiments have consistent materials of construction such that the entire device may be recycled in a single recycling process without the need for deconstruction. Further, if not recycled, embodiments are operable to biodegrade within a reasonable amount of time when exposed to the elements in a landfill. Typical embodiments are comprised of an inner shell, an outer shell having an integrally hinged lid, and pressed cellulose insulating boards sandwiched between the shells.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2009Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Recycool, Inc.Inventor: Kevin William Bentley
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Publication number: 20100258574Abstract: Disclosed is a portable cooler device comprised of recyclable materials. Some embodiments of the device comprise components constructed entirely of, or substantially of, cellulose. Other embodiments may be comprised of recyclable materials not classified as cellulose such as, but not limited to, cotton, bamboo, hemp, or other natural fibers. The specific percentages of recycled and/or recyclable content are not limiting factors for the invention; however, most embodiments have consistent materials of construction such that the entire device may be recycled in a single recycling process without the need for deconstruction. Further, if not recycled, embodiments are operable to biodegrade within a reasonable amount of time when exposed to the elements in a landfill. Typical embodiments are comprised of an inner shell, an outer shell having an integrally hinged lid, and pressed cellulose insulating boards sandwiched between the shells.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2009Publication date: October 14, 2010Inventor: Kevin William Bentley
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Publication number: 20090064994Abstract: A concentrating solar collector comprises concentrating solar collector modules mounted on a frame. Each concentrating solar collector module comprises a trough with a lens sheet over its open face. The troughs each have a cross section that is substantially V shaped with a truncated (or flattened) base. The lens sheet incorporates a linear array of ten lenses in a row along its length. Each lens of the lens sheet is a circularly symmetric Fresnel lens. The concentrating solar collector modules can each rotate about a rocking axis parallel to their length. The concentrating solar collector modules can also rotate about a pitch axis substantially at their midpoints. This allows the lenses to track the position of the sun in the sky.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2006Publication date: March 12, 2009Inventors: Clive Keith Weatherby, Roger William Bentley
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Publication number: 20070275246Abstract: A method for biolithographical deposition of molecules is provided. According to an embodiment of the method, a reactive layer (e.g., a polysaccharide mass) having a surface region coated with a biologically compatible resist is provided. A portion of the biologically compatible resist is selectively removed to expose an exposed portion of the reactive layer. Molecules, such as biomolecules and/or cellular species, are then conjugated to the exposed portion of the reactive layer. Also provided are materials and devices related to the method.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2004Publication date: November 29, 2007Applicant: University of Maryland, College ParkInventors: Gregory Payne, Gary Rubloff, Hyunmin Yi, Rohan Fernandes, Li-Qun Wu, Reza Ghodssi, William Bentley
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Publication number: 20070172821Abstract: The deposition of chitosan onto electrode surfaces is disclosed. Methods of depositing chitosan on surfaces are disclosed. Materials comprising chitosan deposited on a substrate are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2003Publication date: July 26, 2007Inventors: Li-Qun Wu, Mark Kastantin, Hyunmin Yi, Gary Rubloff, William Bentley, Reza Ghodssi, Gregory Payne
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Publication number: 20070115089Abstract: A switchable thermal circuit breaker (10) has an automatically resettable, current carrying thermostatic disc (14) cantilever mounted in a housing (12) and carries a movable contact (14b) into and out of electrical engagement with a stationary contact (14c). A disc coupling member (16) is pivotally mounted above the disc and has fingers (16e, 16f) to capture opposed sides of the disc so that the disc coupling member pivots concomitantly with movement of the disc. A radially extending blade (18c) of a pivot member is biased by a spring (18k) into engagement with a stop surface (16k) of the disc coupling member when the contacts are in the engaged position and is movable under the stop arm (16g) when the disc moves to the contacts disengaged position to prevent reengagement of the contacts.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2005Publication date: May 24, 2007Inventors: Anand Krishnamurthy, Stephen Bryant, William Bentley
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Publication number: 20070068824Abstract: A method is provided for electrochemically depositing a polysaccharide mass having a selected physical state. According to an embodiment, an electrically conductive support of a substrate is contacted with an aqueous solution including a selectively insolubilizable polysaccharide, and the selectively insolubilizable polysaccharide is electrochemically deposited on the electrically conductive support while controlling deposition conditions to form the polysaccharide mass having the selected physical state, such as that of a hydrogel. Deposition may be performed in a spatially and/or temporally controlled manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2004Publication date: March 29, 2007Inventors: Gregory Payne, Li-Qun Wu, Reza Ghodssi, William Bentley, Gary Rubloff, Hyunmin Yi, Rohan Fernandes, Tianhong Chen, David Small
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Publication number: 20060102486Abstract: A method is provided for electrochemically depositing a polymer with spatial selectivity. A substrate having a substrate surface is contacted with an aqueous solution containing a selectively insolubilizable polysaccharide, such as chitosan, which is subjected to electrochemically treatment to deposit, with spatial selectivity, the selectively insolubilizable polysaccharide on a patterned electrically conductive portion of the substrate surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2005Publication date: May 18, 2006Inventors: William Bentley, Reza Ghodssi, Gregory Payne, Gary Rubloff, Li-Qun Wu, Hyunmin Yi, Wolfgang Losert, Douglas English
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Patent number: 6218579Abstract: A process for preparing a compound of Formula (I); where Q completes an optionally substituted 5-or 6-member saturated carbocyclic ring and R is optionally substituted phenyl or optionally substituted C3-C6 cycloalkyl which comprises the rearrangement of a compound of Formula (II); where Q and R are as defined in relation to Formula (I) in a polar aprotic, dipolar aprotic or aromatic hydrocarbon solvent in the presence of a moderate base and an azole.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2000Date of Patent: April 17, 2001Assignee: Zeneca LimitedInventors: Robert Oliver Jones, Thomas William Bentley, Stephen Martin Brown
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Patent number: 5980508Abstract: A device for dispensing one or more active agents, the device including: a housing (112) having an opening; at least one active agent (118) located within the housing; a driving means (124) located within, or at the closed end of the housing, including an expandable material; and one or more permeable fluid conveying passage(s) adapted to convey fluid from outside the housing to the driving means.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 1997Date of Patent: November 9, 1999Assignee: Controlled Release Technologies Pty LtdInventors: Michael Cardamone, Herbert William Bentley
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Patent number: 5897279Abstract: A gutter fastener screw is provided including a body having a cylindrical configuration with a first length and a first predetermined diameter. A tip is included having a second length less than 1/4 of the first length. The tip is coupled to a bottom end of the body and includes a screw extent having a second diameter 1/2 the first diameter with a plurality of threaded screw grooves formed in an outer surface thereof. A drill extent is integrally coupled to a bottom end of the screw extent with a drill bit groove formed in an outer surface thereof.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 1998Date of Patent: April 27, 1999Inventors: R. William Bentley, Raymond B. Zito
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Patent number: 4661984Abstract: A line inspection system suitable for inspecting printed circuit boards for defects. In a first embodiment disclosed, a plurality of sensors which detect the presence or absence of conductor material on the board are grouped in a preestablished pattern. The area of the circuit board to be inspected is scanned by the sensing pattern and logical sequences of sensor condition which indicate defects are searched for. In a second embodiment disclosed, the area to be inspected is scanned serially, and the resultant data stored. Logical analysis is then performed on the stored data to determine whether the pattern of data is or is not consistent with an acceptable part.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 1979Date of Patent: April 28, 1987Inventor: William A. Bentley