Patents by Inventor William A. Hale
William A. Hale 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: 11983484Abstract: Disclosed are methods, apparatus, systems, and computer readable storage media for interacting with one or more data objects in an online social network. A user interface includes a publisher with a custom action. The custom action is defined in accordance with custom action instructions provided by a first entity via an application programming interface (API). Such custom action instructions may declaratively or programmatically define the data object, the interaction to be performed with the data object, and other attributes associated with the custom action. A user may request to interact with the data object via selection of the custom action by a second entity. Information may be submitted through the publisher to interact with the data object to update a database system associated with the data object. A feed item may be presented for inclusion in the information feed based on the update.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2022Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: Salesforce, Inc.Inventors: Scott D. Beechuk, Steven Tamm, Orjan N. Kjellberg, Arvind Krishnan, Benjamin Snyder, Luke A. Ball, Shannon Hale, Khanh Kim P. Nguyen, William Gradin, Anna Bonner Mieritz, Beril Guvendik Maples, Gregg Johnson, Andrew Waite, Evan Michael Moses, Weiping Peng, Scott Peter Perket
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Patent number: 11920347Abstract: A joist assembly system that is structured for dynamic retrieval of components, dynamic and precise positioning and location of retrieved components, assembly of the components to form a joist, and delivery of the assembled joist. The joist assembly system has a plurality of material handling systems, a plurality of welding systems, and a rigging table system. The material handling systems are structured to load and position the components such as chords and webs onto the rigging table. The rigging table in turn supports the chords or webs. Subsequently, the plurality of welding systems weld the webs to the chords to form the joist.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: NUCOR CORPORATIONInventors: Jason Alan Freidenberger, Joseph Patrick Cagle, Christopher Ray Couch, Richard Thomas Erickson, Travis Marshall Fuhrman, John Lyman Hale, Matthew Glenn Hire, Christopher William Martin, James E. Ogburn, III, Jonathan Pressley Poston, Peter Michael Puglisi, Phillip Murray Sylvester, Jr., Adam Taylor Watkins
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Patent number: 11836654Abstract: Features related to a system and method for scheduling a resources to perform discrete tasks are described. The scheduling features include generating schedules predicted to appeal to the tasked resource (e.g., delivery partner) such as by time, day of the week, location, item types, etc. Using machine learning, the schedule and terms thereof can be dynamically generated to suit the tastes of each tasked resource and the overall demand for services. Using historical data, the modeling also accounts for likelihood an offer will be accepted and risk of cancellation for a given resource. The machine learning may be based on a mixed integer problem as constrained by partner and system capacity parameters.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2021Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Senmao Liu, Jose Ramon Algara Allegre, Rowan William Hale, Eric M. Hayward, Ziyan Huang, Jingnan Li, Robert Dreaper McDonald, Jr., Carl Morris, Wilko Ziggy Schulz-Mahlendorf, Sharath Selvaraj, Kreethigha Thinakaran
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Patent number: 11613964Abstract: An insert safety valve includes a valve body having a valve member, and a control fluid conduit fluidically connected to the valve body. The insert safety valve being responsive to a control fluid at a first pressure to shift the valve member and open the valve body to a fluid flow and at a second pressure to add the control fluid to the fluid flow.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2020Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: BAKER HUGHES OILFIELD OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Todd Christophe Jackson, Christopher William Hales
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Publication number: 20230025320Abstract: A digital identity wallet system includes a web wallet and Identity Cloud. The web wallet leverages browser APIs, platform authenticators, and secure device hardware to create, store, and use cryptographic keys. The Identity Cloud stores data encrypted on a per-user basis, so only a specific user can decrypt it, using the web wallet in a particular web browser, on a particular device. The web wallet, in conjunction with the browser and device, leverages cryptographic keys to perform all cryptographic operations locally. This allows the Identity Cloud to only handle sensitive data that's already been encrypted on a per-user basis before it receives it.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2022Publication date: January 26, 2023Inventors: William Hale McCarty, Jacob Singer
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Patent number: 11333331Abstract: A foldable, three-dimensional structure, such as a sphere, which is lighted to provide a decorative display. The sphere includes a clean-lined display defined by collapsible lighted frame ribs. The frame ribs rotate about the central support to achieve a compact position for improved storage and shipping.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2021Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: Wintergreen corporationInventors: William Hale, Frank Skinner
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Patent number: 11311133Abstract: A selectively sized artificial tree comprising a frame assembly including an upper frame and body frame. The artificial tree may be configured for trees of different heights, having different radii, and having different sector sizes such as full circle, semicircle for positioning against a wall, and conical for positioning in a corner. The frames which are less than full circle may be combined, such as two semi circles for forming a full tree. A wheel assembly is provided for moving the tree. The wheels are housed with the frame when not engaged.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2018Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: Wintergreen CorporationInventor: William Hale
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Publication number: 20220003075Abstract: An insert safety valve includes a valve body having a valve member, and a control fluid conduit fluidically connected to the valve body. The insert safety valve being responsive to a control fluid at a first pressure to shift the valve member and open the valve body to a fluid flow and at a second pressure to add the control fluid to the fluid flow.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2020Publication date: January 6, 2022Applicant: Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLCInventors: Todd Christophe Jackson, Christopher William Hales
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Publication number: 20210341135Abstract: A foldable, three-dimensional structure, such as a sphere, which is lighted to provide a decorative display. The sphere includes a clean-lined display defined by collapsible lighted frame ribs. The frame ribs rotate about the central support to achieve a compact position for improved storage and shipping.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Inventors: William Hale, Frank Skinner
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Publication number: 20210326788Abstract: Features related to a system and method for scheduling a resources to perform discrete tasks are described. The scheduling features include generating schedules predicted to appeal to the tasked resource (e.g., delivery partner) such as by time, day of the week, location, item types, etc. Using machine learning, the schedule and terms thereof can be dynamically generated to suit the tastes of each tasked resource and the overall demand for services. Using historical data, the modeling also accounts for likelihood an offer will be accepted and risk of cancellation for a given resource. The machine learning may be based on a mixed integer problem as constrained by partner and system capacity parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2021Publication date: October 21, 2021Inventors: Senmao Liu, Jose Ramon Algara Allegre, Rowan William Hale, Eric M. Hayward, Ziyan Huang, Jingnan Li, Robert Dreaper McDonald, JR., Carl Morris, Wilko Ziggy Schulz-Mahlendorf, Sharath Selvaraj, Kreethigha Thinakaran
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Patent number: 11010697Abstract: Features related to a system and method for scheduling a resources to perform discrete tasks are described. The scheduling features include generating schedules predicted to appeal to the tasked resource (e.g., delivery partner) such as by time, day of the week, location, item types, etc. Using machine learning, the schedule and terms thereof can be dynamically generated to suit the tastes of each tasked resource and the overall demand for services. Using historical data, the modeling also accounts for likelihood an offer will be accepted and risk of cancellation for a given resource. The machine learning may be based on a mixed integer problem as constrained by partner and system capacity parameters.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2018Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Senmao Liu, Jose Ramon Algara Allegre, Rowan William Hale, Eric M. Hayward, Ziyan Huang, Jingnan Li, Robert Dreaper McDonald, Jr., Carl Morris, Wilko Ziggy Schulz-Mahlendorf, Sharath Selvaraj, Kreethigha Thinakaran
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Patent number: 10950973Abstract: A watertight plug assembly for electrical cords. One cord is connected to one plug end having a plug end proximal face and a sidewall. The sidewall includes a first mating member adjacent the proximal face. The second plug end is connected to a second cord and includes a cap having a central cavity for receiving the second plug end and which defines a second mating member to cooperate with the first mating member when said plug ends are connected to provide a watertight connection.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2019Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: Wintergreen CorporationInventor: William Hale
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Patent number: 10939948Abstract: An electrosurgical device that is capable of both generating a plasma to perform surface coagulation and emitting a non-ionising microwave field (in the absence of plasma) to perform coagulation at a deeper level. The device comprises a probe tip that is connected to receive radiofrequency (RF) and/or microwave frequency energy from a generator, and also defines a flow path for a gas. The probe tip is adjustable between a first configuration, in which it defines a bipolar (e.g. coaxial) structure to produce a high electric field from the received RF and/or microwave frequency energy across the flow path for the gas to strike and sustain plasma and a second configuration, in which it defines an antenna structure to emit non-ionising microwave energy into tissue.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2019Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: CREO MEDICAL LIMITEDInventors: Christopher Paul Hancock, Malcolm White, Philip William Hales, Brian Saunders, Sandra May Bernadette Holmes
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Patent number: 10794574Abstract: A socket for allowing a threaded light bulb or a bayonet light bulb to be quickly and effectively inserted into and removed from the socket by axial force, avoiding the need for it to threaded by rotational forces within the socket to achieve connectivity. The socket includes a bulb interface including a plurality of flanges for cooperating with a bulb having a threaded base and/or a bayonet base.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2018Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: Wintergreen CorporationInventor: William Hale
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Patent number: 10797437Abstract: A socket for receipt of a light bulb to connect the light bulb to a power source wherein the socket has an external configuration adjacent the socket opening configured to cooperate with an attachment such as a cap or decorative element. The socket further includes an external configuration along its outer side surface and/or its bottom surface configured to cooperate with an attachment such as a mounting clip or stake.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2019Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: Wintergreen Corp.Inventors: William Hale, Frank Skinner
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Patent number: 10697652Abstract: An internet-based device for remotely controlling the flow of electricity to electrical devices that operate on millivolt or low voltage currents, including electrically operated gas powered fireplaces.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2018Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: Alpine Research, LLCInventors: William Hale Pladson, John Cochran Pladson
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Publication number: 20200161804Abstract: A socket for receipt of a light bulb to connect the light bulb to a power source wherein the socket has an external configuration adjacent the socket opening configured to cooperate with an attachment such as a cap or decorative element. The socket further includes an external configuration along its outer side surface and/or its bottom surface configured to cooperate with an attachment such as a mounting clip or stake.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2019Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventors: William Hale, Frank Skinner
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Publication number: 20200127412Abstract: A watertight plug assembly for electrical cords. One cord is connected to one plug end having a plug end proximal face and a sidewall. The sidewall includes a first mating member adjacent the proximal face. The second plug end is connected to a second cord and includes a cap having a central cavity for receiving the second plug end and which defines a second mating member to cooperate with the first mating member when said plug ends are connected to provide a watertight connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2019Publication date: April 23, 2020Applicant: Wintergreen CorporationInventor: William Hale
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Patent number: 10617248Abstract: A light system having a plurality of lighted tiers wherein each tier includes a plurality of radially extending lighted arms for illuminating branches of a tree. Each lighted arm is operatively associated with at least two conductive connectors for electrically connecting other lighted arms, other lighted tiers, or the lead wire.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2018Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: Wintergreen CorporationInventor: William Hale
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Publication number: 20190269450Abstract: An electrosurgical device that is capable of both generating a plasma to perform surface coagulation and emitting a non-ionising microwave field (in the absence of plasma) to perform coagulation at a deeper level. The device comprises a probe tip that is connected to receive radiofrequency (RF) and/or microwave frequency energy from a generator, and also defines a flow path for a gas. The probe tip is adjustable between a first configuration, in which it defines a bipolar (e.g. coaxial) structure to produce a high electric field from the received RF and/or microwave frequency energy across the flow path for the gas to strike and sustain plasma and a second configuration, in which it defines an antenna structure to emit non-ionising microwave energy into tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2019Publication date: September 5, 2019Inventors: Christopher Paul HANCOCK, Maicolm White, Philip William HALES, Brian SAUNDERS, Sandra May Bernadette HOLMES