Patents by Inventor William A. Howell

William A. Howell 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).

  • Patent number: 11943679
    Abstract: Location mapping and navigation user interfaces may be generated and presented via mobile computing devices. A mobile device may detect its location and orientation using internal systems, and may capture image data using a device camera. The mobile device also may retrieve map information from a map server corresponding to the current location of the device. Using the image data captured at the device, the current location data, and the corresponding local map information, the mobile device may determine or update a current orientation reading for the device. Location errors and updated location data also may be determined for the device, and a map user interface may be generated and displayed on the mobile device using the updated device orientation and/or location data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Robert William Mayor, Isaac T. Miller, Adam S. Howell, Vinay R. Majjigi, Oliver Ruepp, Daniel Ulbricht, Oleg Naroditsky, Christian Lipski, Sean P. Cier, Hyojoon Bae, Saurabh Godha, Patrick J. Coleman
  • Patent number: 11935183
    Abstract: A method for incorporating a real object at varying depths within a rendered three-dimensional architectural design space can include capturing data from a real environment, wherein the real environment comprises at least one real object within a physical architectural space. The method can also comprise extracting the at least one real object from the captured data from the real environment. Further, the method can include providing a rendered three-dimensional architectural design space comprising at least one virtual architectural component. The method can also include projecting the captured data from the real environment on a first plane within the rendered three-dimensional architectural design space and projecting the extracted at least one real object on a at least one additional plane within the rendered three-dimensional architectural design space, such that the rendered at least one real object is properly occluded within the rendered three-dimensional architectural design space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignees: DIRTT ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LTD., ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Robert William Blodgett, Joseph S. Howell
  • Patent number: 11917415
    Abstract: Remote control system is disclosed. The present techniques relate to a system and a method for improving connection between two devices, e.g. to enable one device to control the other. The method comprises receiving, at a remote computing device, a request from a secondary user device to diagnose a fault with the primary user device. The request is received on a first communication channel. The method further comprises a step of connecting, in response to the request, the remote computing device with the secondary user device. This is performed by using a secure communication channel which is different to the first communication channel. The method further comprises a step of sending a command message for the primary user device from the remote computing device to the secondary user device via the secure communication channel. Any response to the command message is then received from the secondary user device via the secure communication channel. The response is used at least in part to diagnose the fault.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Support Robotics Ltd
    Inventors: Emlyn Howell, William Gibson
  • Patent number: 11661704
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to methods of making novel dissolving wood pulps by processes comprising acid prehydrolysis, pulping, and a multi-stage bleaching process comprising oxidation with a catalyst and peroxide under acidic conditions, as well as to products made therefrom having a combination of medium-purity, low viscosity, and improved reactivity, filterability, and/or clogging that can be used as a substitute for traditional high-purity dissolving pulps in a wide variety of applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: GP Cellulose GmbH
    Inventors: Arthur James Nonni, Charles E. Courchene, Harry R. Bartges, James M. Keough, William A. Howell, Jeremy M. Carter, Blair R. Carter, Christopher M. Slone, Philip A. Powers, Steven T. Haywood
  • Patent number: 11513483
    Abstract: A method of motor control device emulation includes receiving, via a network-enabled motor control device, a communication request corresponding to an emulated motor control device. The method further includes modifying the communication request to match an expected communication request. Additionally, the method includes providing a modified communication request to an associated hardware module within the network-enabled motor control device. Further, the expected communication request is based on the network-enabled motor control device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: William Howell Martin, Jeffrey Scott Martin, John Patrick Caspers, Eric Allen Norrod
  • Publication number: 20220136286
    Abstract: A frame door locking assembly suited for reinforcing doors with additional security measures is presented. The frame door locking assembly comprises a mounting frame, at least one track assembly, at least one latch assembly, at least one actuator, and a processing unit. The at least one track assembly traverses along the mounting frame. The at least one latch assembly is distributed about the mounting frame. The at least one latch assembly is hingedly connected to the at least one track assembly. The at least one actuator is connected adjacent to the mounting frame. The at least one actuator is operatively engaged to the at least one track assembly, where the at least one actuator is configured to move the at least one track assembly in a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration. The processing unit is electronically connected to the at least one actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventor: William Howell Wade, II
  • Publication number: 20210355635
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to methods of making novel dissolving wood pulps by processes comprising acid prehydrolysis, pulping, and a multi-stage bleaching process comprising oxidation with a catalyst and peroxide under acidic conditions, as well as to products made therefrom having a combination of medium-purity, low viscosity, and improved reactivity, filterability, and/or clogging that can be used as a substitute for traditional high-purity dissolving pulps in a wide variety of applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Arthur James NONNI, Charles E. COURCHENE, Harry R. BARTGES, James M. KEOUGH, William A. HOWELL, Jeremy M. CARTER, Blair R. CARTER, Christopher M. SLONE, Philip A. POWERS, Steven T. HAYWOOD
  • Patent number: 11105042
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to methods of making novel dissolving wood pulps by processes comprising acid prehydrolysis, pulping, and a multi-stage bleaching process comprising oxidation with a catalyst and peroxide under acidic conditions, as well as to products made therefrom having a combination of medium-purity, low viscosity, and improved reactivity, filterability, and/or clogging that can be used as a substitute for traditional high-purity dissolving pulps in a wide variety of applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: GP Cellulose GMBH
    Inventors: Arthur J. Nonni, Charles E. Courchene, Harry R. Bartges, James M. Keough, William A. Howell, Jeremy M. Carter, Blair R. Carter, Christopher M. Slone, Philip A. Powers, Steven T. Haywood
  • Publication number: 20200326675
    Abstract: A method of motor control device emulation includes receiving, via a network-enabled motor control device, a communication request corresponding to an emulated motor control device. The method further includes modifying the communication request to match an expected communication request. Additionally, the method includes providing a modified communication request to an associated hardware module within the network-enabled motor control device. Further, the expected communication request is based on the network-enabled motor control device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2019
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Inventors: WILLIAM HOWELL MARTIN, JEFFREY SCOTT MARTIN, JOHN PATRICK CASPERS, ERIC ALLEN NORROD
  • Publication number: 20190264388
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to methods of making novel dissolving wood pulps by processes comprising acid prehydrolysis, pulping, and a multi-stage bleaching process comprising oxidation with a catalyst and peroxide under acidic conditions, as well as to products made therefrom having a combination of medium-purity, low viscosity, and improved reactivity, filterability, and/or clogging that can be used as a substitute for traditional high-purity dissolving pulps in a wide variety of applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventors: Arthur J. Nonni, Charles E. Courchene, Harry R. Bartges, James M. Keough, William A. Howell, Jeremy M. Carter, Blair R. Carter, Christopher M. Slone, Philip A. Powers, Steven T. Haywood
  • Publication number: 20140086899
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the field of diagnostic and prognostic assays for a condition or event of a vascular system such as the cerebrovascular system. An assay is taught herein for monitoring progression of a condition or event of a vascular system such as the cerebrovascular system as well as determining the state or stage of the condition or event. The assay of the present disclosure is also useful in the stratification of a subject based on the stage or development of the condition or event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ORGANISATION
    Inventors: David William Howells, William John Wilson
  • Publication number: 20070261900
    Abstract: Children's ride-on vehicles. The ride-on, or ride-on vehicle, includes a frame having a seat adapted to support a child, and a drive assembly with a battery-powered motor assembly. The ride-on vehicle further includes one or more steerable wheels and one or more driven wheels. In some embodiments, the ride-on vehicle includes a biasing assembly that is connected to the frame and adapted to bias the seat away from the vehicle's driven wheels. In some embodiments, the ride-on vehicle includes a free-floating wheel, which is unbiased and travels within a defined range of positions with respect to the ride-on vehicle's frame as external forces are imparted to the wheel. In some embodiments, the ride-on vehicle includes a high-speed switch positioned for momentary high-speed operation of the ride-on vehicle and a user-manipulable portion may be provided to enable a child to select such a high-speed configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2007
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Inventors: Kurt Huntsberger, John Jones, William Howell, Karl Lerch, Brian Bienz
  • Publication number: 20070222181
    Abstract: Children's ride-on vehicle assemblies having leading and trailing vehicles that are removably coupled together by a connection apparatus. The leading vehicle is an independently operable ride-on vehicle having a drive assembly that is selectively configured between a plurality of drive configurations, such as responsive to user inputs via user input devices. The assembly further includes a detection system adapted to detect whether or not the connection apparatus is in its coupled configuration and to restrict the plurality of drive configurations responsive thereto. This restriction may be automatic responsive to coupling of the leading and trailing vehicles together, and it may be made regardless of user inputs that otherwise would select and/or enable one of the restricted drive configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Inventors: Mark Bergum, William Howell, Gary Lenihan, David Waples
  • Publication number: 20070149625
    Abstract: A process for recycling plastic material by reducing a sample of plastic material to form plastic particles having a desired particle size; providing a susceptor agent to the plastic particles which imparts a dielectric property to the plastic particles; providing a bonding agent to the plastic particles; and treating the plastic particles with microwave energy to form a useable plastic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2004
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Inventors: David Lark, William Howell
  • Publication number: 20070110252
    Abstract: A circuit is described which enables the determination of the proper functioning of a second circuit, in particular the operation of a headphone jack or audio speakers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2005
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Inventors: Anthony Garcia, William Howell
  • Publication number: 20060246454
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for assessing an individual's susceptibility to treatment of an inflammatory disease with a dietary supplement. The invention describes the recognition that the sensitivity of an individual to the inflammation suppressing effects of fish oil on TNF-? production is linked both to genetic variation encoded by, or associated with, TNF-?, LT-? and/or IL-6 single nucleotide polymorphisms and to the inherent level of production of TNF-? by cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2004
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventors: Robert Grimble, Philip Calder, William Howell
  • Publication number: 20060130382
    Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes a battery charged during daylight hours by a conventional solar collector. A panel or reflector is attached to the arm of a conventional post and arm supporting in a depending manner a real estate sign. The reflector may include a partial cylindrical section at each opposed end for supporting an elongated lamp and for reflecting the light from the lamp onto the real estate sign disposed between the opposed ends of the reflector. A photocell interconnects the lamps with the battery to energize the lights and illuminate the real estate sign during periods of darkness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Publication date: June 22, 2006
    Inventors: William Howell, Donald Howell
  • Publication number: 20060057777
    Abstract: A method of separating die on a substrate to reduce backside chipping. Two or more microelectronic components are created on a first side of a substrate, wherein a space exists between adjacent components. A trench is created in the other side of the substrate, wherein the location of the trench coincides with a location of the space between components on the first side of the substrate, and wherein the trench has a depth less than the thickness of the substrate. The substrate material starting at the surface of the first side in the space between the components is removed until reaching at least the trench, to separate the substrate into two or more pieces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2004
    Publication date: March 16, 2006
    Inventors: William Howell, Dean Monthei
  • Publication number: 20060038380
    Abstract: Children's ride-on vehicle assemblies that include a leading vehicle, a trailing vehicle, and a connection apparatus, such as a hitch assembly, that selectively interconnects the leading and trailing vehicles. At least the leading vehicle includes a drive assembly adapted to propel the vehicle along a ground surface. In some embodiments, at least the leading vehicle is a battery-powered ride-on vehicle. The hitch assembly is adapted to interconnect the leading and trailing vehicles and to provide a limited range of pivoting of the vehicles relative to each other. In some embodiments, the hitch assembly includes a pinch-relief mechanism that is adapted to provide at least a predetermined clearance between the vehicles. In some embodiments, the hitch assembly is adapted to provide limited pivotal ranges in at least two planes. In some embodiments, the hitch assembly is adapted to selectively uncouple and recouple the vehicles from and to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2004
    Publication date: February 23, 2006
    Inventors: William Howell, Gary Lenihan
  • Patent number: D1017508
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Parker Maritime Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: William J Parker, III, Katherine Howell Brinson, James E Riseborough