Patents by Inventor William A. McCarty

William A. McCarty 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: 11951194
    Abstract: Described are effervescent dissolvable solid structures comprising effervescent agglomerated particles which enhance the consumer experience and can improve dissolution of the structure. Also described are processes for the Dissolvable Solid Structure comprising effervescent agglomerated particles. Also described are methods for making the effervescent agglomerated particle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Inventors: Stephen Robert Glassmeyer, Jennifer Elaine Hilvert, Jason Donald McCarty, Eric Paul Granberg, Andreas Josef Dreher, Michael Sean Pratt, Mark William Hamersky
  • Publication number: 20230260039
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method executed by at least one processor includes steps of communicating over a computer network a plurality of inputs to a pension risk transfer pricing service, the plurality of inputs including pension plan census data, applying by the pension risk transfer pricing service a computer-implemented pension risk transfer model for generating pension risk transfer pricing, and providing through the pension risk transfer pricing service a user interface for interacting with a user by communicating the pension risk transfer pricing and investments to the user and the user interface configured such that the user is able to strike the pension risk transfer at the pension risk transfer pricing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2022
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Applicant: PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Abby Lynn Neill, Alex Michael Vander Stoep, Justin Sell, Clark Blackford, Michelle Rosel, Christopher Steven Johnson, Timothy Andrew Lewis, Joseph William McCarty, Michael E. Clark, Sumit Kundu, Barry Freiman, Justina Loeb, Chelsie Modlin
  • Patent number: 10575095
    Abstract: A method and system for communicating audio, video, and/or control signals within a home entertainment system. A plurality of audio channels is communicated between a wireless transmitter and a wireless receiver. The wireless transmitter is located proximate to a speaker housing. In some embodiments the speaker housing also encloses a center channel loudspeaker. The center channel loudspeaker transmits an audio signal to a remote loudspeaker. An exemplary remote loudspeaker is a subwoofer loudspeaker. The subwoofer loudspeaker provides one or more received audio channels to one or more surround loudspeakers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: William A. McCarty, Jeff King, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10298291
    Abstract: A method and system for communicating audio, video, and/or control signals within a home entertainment system. One or more signals are communicated between an input device and one or more output devices via one or more networks. The output device can include loudspeakers, display devices, and headphones. In some embodiments an output device, for example a center channel loudspeaker, transmits signals to other output devices. For example, the center channel loudspeaker can transmit a combined audio signal and control signal to a remote loudspeaker over a first network and transmit a video signal to a display device over a second network. The display device displays the video signal. The networks can be wireless, wired, infrared, RF, and powerline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: William A. McCarty, Yadir Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 9819391
    Abstract: A method and system for communicating audio, video, and/or control signals within a home entertainment system. One or more signals are communicated between an input device and one or more output devices via one or more networks. The output device can include loudspeakers, display devices, and headphones. In some embodiments an output device, for example a center channel loudspeaker, transmits signals to other output devices. For example, the center channel loudspeaker can transmit a combined audio signal and control signal to a remote loudspeaker over a first network and transmit a video signal to a display device over a second network. The display device displays the video signal. The networks can be wireless, wired, infrared, RF, and powerline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: William A. McCarty, Yadir Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 9695664
    Abstract: A system for high pressure proppant blending includes at least one high pressure pump coupled to a high pressure flow path, the high pressure flow path entering a wellhead. The system further includes a chamber storing a mixture of proppant and compressed gas. The system also includes a high pressure nozzle. An output of the high pressure nozzle is coupled to the high pressure flow path between the at least one high pressure pump and the wellhead. The chamber is coupled to an input of the high pressure nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Andres Rodela, Blake Burnette, D. V. Satyanarayana Gupta, William McCarty, Gaurav Agrawal
  • Publication number: 20170094433
    Abstract: A method and system for communicating audio signals between an input device and an output device via a network. The output device can include loudspeakers and headphones. In some embodiments an output device, for example a center channel speaker, transmits audio signals to other output devices. In some embodiments, the output device is coupled to, or combined with, a speaker stand or speaker bracket. The network can be wireless, wired, infrared, RF, and powerline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: William A. McCarty, Yadir Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 9462386
    Abstract: A method and system for communicating audio signals between an input device and an output device via a network. The output device can include loudspeakers and headphones. In some embodiments an output device, for example a center channel speaker, transmits audio signals to other output devices. In some embodiments, the output device is coupled to, or combined with, a speaker stand or speaker bracket. The network can be wireless, wired, infrared, RF, and powerline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: KSC INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: William A. McCarty, Yadir Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20160168941
    Abstract: A system for high pressure proppant blending includes at least one high pressure pump coupled to a high pressure flow path, the high pressure flow path entering a wellhead. The system further includes a chamber storing a mixture of proppant and compressed gas. The system also includes a high pressure nozzle. An output of the high pressure nozzle is coupled to the high pressure flow path between the at least one high pressure pump and the wellhead. The chamber is coupled to an input of the high pressure nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: ANDRES RODELA, BLAKE BURNETTE, D.V. SATYANARAYANA GUPTA, WILLIAM MCCARTY, GAURAV AGRAWAL
  • Patent number: 8554045
    Abstract: A docking station is configured to receive media in the form of audio and/or video from a portable entertainment device. The docking station transmits the received media to a remote playing device via a wired, wireless, or powerline connection. The media may include a control signal associated with the audio and/or video to control the remote playing device. In certain embodiments, the remote playing device transmits control signals to the docking station to control the portable entertainment device. In certain embodiments, the docking station electrically charges the portable entertainment device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: KSC Industries Incorporated
    Inventors: Eric Brooking, William A. McCarty, Yadir Rodriguez, Jeff King, Jr., Jim Wei
  • Patent number: 8485676
    Abstract: Apparatus for increasing a person's field of view is disclosed. The apparatus includes a mounting base. A receiver is rotatably mounted to the mounting base. A center arm section including a plurality of rigid segments is adjustably mounted at one end to the receiver. The apparatus also includes an upper arm section. A ball and socket connection is included between the upper arm section and the center arm section. The apparatus also includes a plurality of mirrors mounted on the upper arm section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Inventor: Donald William McCarty, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8270651
    Abstract: A system and method for mounting modular audio-visual components on a surface such as a wall. In particular, a modular mounting bar may comprise at least one audio-visual module which may be affixed to a rail configured to be attached to a wall at a plurality of locations along the rail and configured to receive a module at a plurality of locations along the rail. A cover or grille may be configured to be attached in front of the modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: KSC Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: William A. McCarty, Jeff W. King
  • Publication number: 20120121104
    Abstract: A method and system for communicating audio signals between an input device and an output device via a network. The output device can include loudspeakers and headphones. In some embodiments an output device, for example a center channel speaker, transmits audio signals to other output devices. In some embodiments, the output device is coupled to, or combined with, a speaker stand or speaker bracket. The network can be wireless, wired, infrared, RF, and powerline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: KSC Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: William A. McCarty, Yadir Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 8103009
    Abstract: A method and system for communicating audio signals between an input device and an output device via a network. The output device can include loudspeakers and headphones. In some embodiments an output device, for example a center channel speaker, transmits audio signals to other output devices. In some embodiments, the output device is coupled to, or combined with, a speaker stand or speaker bracket. The network can be wireless, wired, infrared, RF, and powerline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: KSC Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: William A. McCarty, Yadir Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20110274286
    Abstract: A method and system for communicating audio, video, and/or control signals within a home entertainment system. A plurality of audio channels is communicated between a wireless transmitter and a wireless receiver. The wireless transmitter is located proximate to a speaker housing. In some embodiments the speaker housing also encloses a center channel loudspeaker. The center channel loudspeaker transmits an audio signal to a remote loudspeaker. An exemplary remote loudspeaker is a subwoofer loudspeaker. The subwoofer loudspeaker provides one or more received audio channels to one or more surround loudspeakers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2008
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicant: KSC Industries Incorporated
    Inventors: William McCarty, Jeff King
  • Publication number: 20110243354
    Abstract: A method and system for communicating audio, video, and/or control signals within a home entertainment system. One or more signals are communicated between an input device and one or more output devices via one or more networks. The output device can include loudspeakers, display devices, and headphones. In some embodiments an output device, for example a center channel loudspeaker, transmits signals to other output devices. For example, the center channel loudspeaker can transmit a combined audio signal and control signal to a remote loudspeaker over a first network and transmit a video signal to a display device over a second network. The display device displays the video signal. The networks can be wireless, wired, infrared, RF, and powerline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: KSC INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: William McCarty, Yadir Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20110216427
    Abstract: Apparatus for increasing a person's field of view is disclosed. The apparatus includes a mounting base. A receiver is rotatably mounted to the mounting base. A center arm section including a plurality of rigid segments is adjustably mounted at one end to the receiver. The apparatus also includes an upper arm section. A ball and socket connection is included between the upper arm section and the center arm section. The apparatus also includes a plurality of mirrors mounted on the upper arm section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Inventor: Donald William McCarty, JR.
  • Publication number: 20110216914
    Abstract: A method and system for communicating audio, video, and/or control signals within a home entertainment system. One or more signals are communicated between an input device and one or more output devices via one or more networks. The output device can include loudspeakers, display devices, and headphones. In some embodiments an output device, for example a center channel loudspeaker, transmits signals to other output devices. For example, the center channel loudspeaker can transmit a combined audio signal and control signal to a remote loudspeaker over a first network and transmit a video signal to a display device over a second network. The display device displays the video signal. The networks can be wireless, wired, infrared, RF, and powerline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: KSC INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: William A. McCarty, Yadir Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20110142267
    Abstract: A method and system for communicating audio, video, and/or control signals within a home entertainment system. One or more signals are communicated between an input device and one or more output devices via one or more networks. The output device can include loudspeakers, display devices, and headphones. In some embodiments an output device, for example a center channel loudspeaker, transmits signals to other output devices. For example, the center channel loudspeaker can transmit a combined audio signal and control signal to a remote loudspeaker over a first network and transmit a video signal to a display device over a second network. The display device displays the video signal. The networks can be wireless, wired, infrared, RF, and powerline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: KSC INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: William A. McCarty, Yadir Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 7853341
    Abstract: A method and system for communicating audio, video, and/or control signals within a home entertainment system. One or more signals are communicated between an input device and one or more output devices via one or more networks. The output device can include loudspeakers, display devices, and headphones. In some embodiments an output device, for example a center channel loudspeaker, transmits signals to other output devices. For example, the center channel loudspeaker can transmit a combined audio signal and control signal to a remote loudspeaker over a first network and transmit a video signal to a display device over a second network. The display device displays the video signal. The networks can be wireless, wired, infrared, RF, and powerline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: KSC Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: William A. McCarty, Yadir Rodriguez