Patents by Inventor William A. Cox
William A. Cox 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: 11916733Abstract: An example computing device is configured to (i) establish a connection to a secure wireless network (ii) determine that one or more playback devices of a media playback system are not connected to the secure wireless network (iii) receive, via a graphical display, a user input indicating a request to update the one or more playback devices with network configuration parameters for the secure wireless network, (iv) retrieve, from storage, a list of the one or more playback devices, (v) receive an input indicating a first playback device to be updated from the list, (vi) establish an initial communication path with the first playback device, (vii) transmit a set of one or more messages to the first computing device collectively comprising the network configuration parameters for the secure wireless network, and (viii) receive an indication that the first computing device has established a connection to the secure wireless network.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Sonos, Inc.Inventors: William Shoesmith, Ted Lin, Jeffrey M. Peters, Cameron Scott, James Babu, Andi Rusu, Bryan Cox
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Publication number: 20230399825Abstract: Apparatus for producing liquid water from the condensation of atmospheric water vapor includes a transportable housing defining a first air inlet, a second air inlet, and an air outlet; first and second doors operable selectively to open and close the first and second air inlets, respectively; and at least one water condensation unit located in the housing between the first air inlet and the air outlet, and between the second air inlet and the air outlet. The housing is configured so that, when at least one of the first and second air inlets is open, at least a portion of an air flow into the at least one open air inlet is passed through the at least one condensation unit and out the air outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2023Publication date: December 14, 2023Applicant: Ashera Holdings LLCInventors: Robert G. Carrington, Thomas William Cox
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Publication number: 20230252312Abstract: A method executed by a computing device includes determining a set of identigens for each query word of a query to produce a plurality of sets of identigens. The method further includes interpreting, based on identigen pairing rules of a knowledge database, pairs of sequentially adjacent identigens of adj acent sets of identigens of the plurality of sets of identigens to determine a most likely meaning interpretation of the query and produce a query entigen group. The method further includes identifying a set of entigen variations associated with the query entigen group utilizing the knowledge database to produce an expanded query entigen group. The method further includes obtaining knowledge associated with the first entigen variation of the set of entigen variations.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2022Publication date: August 10, 2023Applicant: entigenlogic LLCInventors: Frank John Williams, Neil O'Driscoll, Ahmad Abdelqader Abunaser, Stephen Emerson Sundberg, Ameeta Vasant Reed, Jessy Thomas, Karl Olaf Knutson, Thomas F. Shirley, Jr., Thomas James MacTavish, Andrew Chu, Zachary John McCord, Ali Fattahian, Gregory William Cox, Kyle Edward Alberth, Gary W. Grube
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Patent number: 11697926Abstract: Apparatus for producing liquid water from the condensation of atmospheric water vapor includes a transportable housing defining a first air inlet, a second air inlet, and an air outlet; first and second doors operable selectively to open and close the first and second air inlets, respectively; and at least one water condensation unit located in the housing between the first air inlet and the air outlet, and between the second air inlet and the air outlet. The housing is configured so that, when at least one of the first and second air inlets is open, at least a portion of an air flow into the at least one open air inlet is passed through the at least one condensation unit and out the air outlet.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2022Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: ASHERA HOLDINGS LLCInventors: Robert G. Carrington, Thomas William Cox
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Patent number: 11629482Abstract: Apparatus for producing liquid water from the condensation of atmospheric water vapor includes a transportable housing defining a first air inlet, a second air inlet, and an air outlet; first and second doors operable selectively to open and close the first and second air inlets, respectively; and at least one water condensation unit located in the housing between the first air inlet and the air outlet, and between the second air inlet and the air outlet. The housing is configured so that, when at least one of the first and second air inlets is open, at least a portion of an air flow into the at least one open air inlet is passed through the at least one condensation unit and out the air outlet.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2018Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Ashera Holdings LLCInventors: Robert G. Carrington, Thomas William Cox
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Publication number: 20230080628Abstract: Apparatus for producing liquid water from the condensation of atmospheric water vapor includes a transportable housing defining a first air inlet, a second air inlet, and an air outlet; first and second doors operable selectively to open and close the first and second air inlets, respectively; and at least one water condensation unit located in the housing between the first air inlet and the air outlet, and between the second air inlet and the air outlet. The housing is configured so that, when at least one of the first and second air inlets is open, at least a portion of an air flow into the at least one open air inlet is passed through the at least one condensation unit and out the air outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2022Publication date: March 16, 2023Applicant: Ashera Holdings LLCInventors: Robert G. Carrington, Thomas William Cox
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Publication number: 20220253731Abstract: A dynamic Innovation Enablement System (IES) that utilizes a novel n-dimensional vector-based data management system, in combination with a novel user interface and novel expert system, to speed up the efficiency of computer processing and real-time user application of data for selecting user interventions that optimize outcomes within the IES. The IES is a computer-implemented system for facilitating users to develop, practice and apply competency in innovation-conducive behaviors and techniques. The system has a user system and coupled to the user system, a server system, a data store and an innovation enablement system (IES). IES has a first module that includes information to guide users through a first set of tasks directed to developing competencies in innovation. IES also has a second module that includes information to guide users through a second set of predetermined tasks, including at least two tasks that together form an innovation process that directs a user towards producing an innovation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2022Publication date: August 11, 2022Applicant: Values Centered Innovation Enablement Services, Pvt. Ltd.Inventors: William Cox Miller, Debra Ruth Miller
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Patent number: 11375621Abstract: A framed stencil for surface mount technology (SMT) is provided. The frame assembly includes a frame member and a binding insert. The frame member includes an inner perimeter portion and an outer perimeter portion that cooperates with the inner perimeter portion to define an elongated channel. The outer perimeter portion includes a first cantilever portion that extends over the elongated channel and towards the inner perimeter portion. The binding insert is configured for releasable insertion into the elongated channel. The binding insert includes a base and a tongue. The base configured to interface with a mesh substrate to facilitate coupling therebetween. The tongue is coupled to the base and extends substantially horizontally from the base. When the binding insert is inserted into the elongated channel, the tongue extending beneath the first cantilever portion to facilitate retention of the binding insert to the frame member. Methods are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2020Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: Blue Ring Stencils, LLCInventors: William Edward Plano, Richard McGhee Kight, Fraser Murray Shaw, Frederick William Cox
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Patent number: 11315079Abstract: A dynamic Innovation Enablement System (IES) that utilizes a novel n-dimensional vector-based data management system, in combination with a novel user interface and novel expert system, to speed up the efficiency of computer processing and real-time user application of data for selecting user interventions that optimize outcomes within the IES. The IES is a computer-implemented system for facilitating users to develop, practice and apply competency in innovation-conducive behaviors and techniques. The system has a user system and coupled to the user system, a server system, a data store and an innovation enablement system (IES). IES has a first module that includes information to guide users through a first set of tasks directed to developing competencies in innovation. IES also has a second module that includes information to guide users through a second set of predetermined tasks, including at least two tasks that together form an innovation process that directs a user towards producing an innovation.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2018Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Inventors: William Cox Miller, Debra Ruth Miller
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Patent number: 11167518Abstract: A container that includes a microwave interactive web at least partially overlying and joined to a three-dimensional support, wherein the three-dimensional support may be formed prior to having the microwave interactive web mounted thereto. The three-dimensional support may be a preformed container that is sufficiently rigid and dimensionally stable for use in containing food.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2018Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLCInventors: Brian R. O'Hagan, Laurence M. C. Lai, Joseph Walsh, William Cox, George Hackel, Neilson Zeng, Michael Shaw, Timothy Henry Bohrer
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Publication number: 20210136924Abstract: A framed stencil for surface mount technology (SMT) is provided. The frame assembly includes a frame member and a binding insert. The frame member includes an inner perimeter portion and an outer perimeter portion that cooperates with the inner perimeter portion to define an elongated channel. The outer perimeter portion includes a first cantilever portion that extends over the elongated channel and towards the inner perimeter portion. The binding insert is configured for releasable insertion into the elongated channel. The binding insert includes a base and a tongue. The base configured to interface with a mesh substrate to facilitate coupling therebetween. The tongue is coupled to the base and extends substantially horizontally from the base. When the binding insert is inserted into the elongated channel, the tongue extending beneath the first cantilever portion to facilitate retention of the binding insert to the frame member. Methods are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2020Publication date: May 6, 2021Inventors: William Edward Plano, Richard McGhee Kight, Fraser Murray Shaw, Frederick William Cox
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Publication number: 20210071057Abstract: A method for finish a drilling operation by reducing the amount of pressure needed to pull a pipe through a borehole is provided. The method generally uses a lubricating clay composition that has a stable volume when exposed to water. The systems generally used to carry out the method comprise various boring machines, pumps, and mixing devices. The lubricating clay composition is added to water to create a drilling fluid, which may be used to lubricate the borehole and reduce the amount of wear on the boring machine as well as speed the progress of the job, especially during the completion, or pulling, phase.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2019Publication date: March 11, 2021Applicant: Kationx Corp.Inventors: Billy Ray White, William Cox
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Patent number: 10923694Abstract: A protective metal enclosure box for lithium batteries that includes batteries subject to fire and explosion comprising a rigid metal covered box that includes an aluminum honeycomb grid core mesh that can receive multiple individual batteries spaced apart from each other and protected from each other thermally and from explosion. The protective battery pack box includes a pair of printed circuit boards for interacting with the batteries for transmitting voltage and amperage outside of said battery pack.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2017Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: ACR Electronics, IncInventors: Thomas Pack, William Cox, Ricardo Raimondo, Santiago Contreras
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Publication number: 20200277761Abstract: Apparatus for producing liquid water from the condensation of atmospheric water vapor includes a transportable housing defining a first air inlet, a second air inlet, and an air outlet; first and second doors operable selectively to open and close the first and second air inlets, respectively; and at least one water condensation unit located in the housing between the first air inlet and the air outlet, and between the second air inlet and the air outlet. The housing is configured so that, when at least one of the first and second air inlets is open, at least a portion of an air flow into the at least one open air inlet is passed through the at least one condensation unit and out the air outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2018Publication date: September 3, 2020Applicant: Ashera Holdings LLCInventors: Robert G. Carrington, Thomas William Cox
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Patent number: 10700547Abstract: An improved D.C. power supply for an emergency locator transmitter ELT mounted on an aircraft that does not require lithium batteries but instead uses conventional alkaline batteries in conjunction with a supercapacitor network to provide a reliable power source even when the ELT that is airborne is subjected to extreme cold temperatures that can affect the alkaline battery operation. Alkaline battery pack with a 12 V output is connected to a supercapacitor network board. The supercapacitors are charged when the ELT is activated ON using the comparator network.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2018Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: ACR ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: William Cox, Isaac Johnson, Irek Gora
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Publication number: 20200013014Abstract: A dynamic Innovation Enablement System (IES) that utilizes a novel n-dimensional vector-based data management system, in combination with a novel user interface and novel expert system, to speed up the efficiency of computer processing and real-time user application of data for selecting user interventions that optimize outcomes within the IES. The IES is a computer-implemented system for facilitating users to develop, practice and apply competency in innovation-conducive behaviors and techniques. The system has a user system and coupled to the user system, a server system, a data store and an innovation enablement system (IES). IES has a first module that includes information to guide users through a first set of tasks directed to developing competencies in innovation. IES also has a second module that includes information to guide users through a second set of predetermined tasks, including at least two tasks that together form an innovation process that directs a user towards producing an innovation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2018Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventors: William Cox Miller, Debra Ruth Miller
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Patent number: 10439513Abstract: Various examples are directed to a converter system comprising first and second series-connected converter modules and a synchronization circuit. The synchronization circuit may modulate a reference signal onto a carrier signal to generate a synchronization current signal and the synchronization current signal to an output current of the converter system to generate an aggregated output current. A first converter module may receive the aggregated output current from a first current sensor and generate a first reproduced synchronization signal at least in part from the aggregated output current. A first switch control signal for switching at least one switch at the first converter may be generated based at least in part on the first reproduced synchronization signal.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2015Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignees: SINEWATTS, INC., THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTEInventors: Robert Williams Cox, Daniel Wade Evans
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Publication number: 20190131821Abstract: An improved D.C. power supply for an emergency locator transmitter ELT mounted on an aircraft that does not require lithium batteries but instead uses conventional alkaline batteries in conjunction with a supercapacitor network to provide a reliable power source even when the ELT that is airborne is subjected to extreme cold temperatures that can affect the alkaline battery operation. Alkaline battery pack with a 12 V output is connected to a supercapacitor network board. The supercapacitors are charged when the ELT is activated ON using the comparator network.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Applicant: ACR ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: William Cox, Isaac Johnson, Irek Gora
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Patent number: 10236484Abstract: An external battery pack for protecting against a battery fire or battery explosion, said battery pack connectable to an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) typically mounted in an aircraft. The external replaceable battery pack has a protective metal enclosure and a removable metal cover. The box includes an aluminum honeycomb grid core mesh with passages, each sized to receive a single battery and a pair of printed circuit boards on top and bottom to receive battery power, voltage and current, from multiple batteries for use with an ELT. By using smaller and more batteries together, the possibility of a catastrophic failure is greatly eliminated or reduced in that a smaller battery have a lesser fire or explosion potential. The batteries are isolated from each other from excessive heat or destruction by explosion.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2017Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: ACR ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: Thomas Pack, William Cox, Ricardo Raimondo, Santiago Contreras
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Publication number: 20180323725Abstract: Various examples are directed to a converter system comprising first and second series-connected converter modules and a synchronization circuit. The synchronization circuit may modulate a reference signal onto a carrier signal to generate a synchronization current signal and the synchronization current signal to an output current of the converter system to generate an aggregated output current. A first converter module may receive the aggregated output current from a first current sensor and generate a first reproduced synchronization signal at least in part from the aggregated output current. A first switch control signal for switching at least one switch at the first converter may be generated based at least in part on the first reproduced synchronization signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2015Publication date: November 8, 2018Inventors: Robert Williams Cox, Daniel Wade Evans