Patents by Inventor William A. Morris
William A. Morris 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: 8579960Abstract: Medical devices are manufactured from fine grained materials, processed from of a variety of metals and alloys, such as stainless steel, cobalt-chromium and nickel-titanium alloys. A fine grained metal or alloy is formed from a specimen rapidly heated to its recrystallization temperature, and then subjected to high temperature, multi-axial deformation, for example, by heavy cross-forging or swaging. The deformed specimen may be cooled and reheated to a second recrystallization temperature. The metal or alloy in the specimen is then allowed to recrystallize, such that the grain size is controlled by quenching the specimen to room temperature. A desired medical device is then configured from the fine grained material. Decreasing the average grain size of a substrate material and increasing the number of grains across a thickness of a strut or similar component of the medical device increases the strength of the device and imparts other beneficial properties into the device.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2012Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.Inventors: Pamela A. Kramer-Brown, John William Morris, Jr.
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Patent number: 8562664Abstract: Medical devices are manufactured from fine grained materials, processed from of a variety of metals and alloys, such as stainless steel, cobalt-chromium and nickel-titanium alloys. A fine grained metal or alloy is formed from a specimen rapidly heated to its recrystallization temperature, and then subjected to high temperature, multi-axial deformation, for example, by heavy cross-forging or swaging. The deformed specimen may be cooled and reheated to a second recrystallization temperature. The metal or alloy in the specimen is then allowed to recrystallize, such that the grain size is controlled by quenching the specimen to room temperature. A desired medical device is then configured from the fine grained material. Decreasing the average grain size of a substrate material and increasing the number of grains across a thickness of a strut or similar component of the medical device increases the strength of the device and imparts other beneficial properties into the device.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2001Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.Inventors: Pamela A. Kramer, John William Morris, Jr.
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Patent number: 8540183Abstract: An unmanned, towable aerovehicle is described and includes a container or frame to hold or support cargo, at least one and, in some examples, a plurality of autogyro assemblies connected to the container and to provide flight characteristics, and a controller to control operation the autogyro assembly for unmanned flight. The container or frame includes a connection to connect to a powered aircraft to provide forward motive force to power the autogyro assembly. In an example, the autogyro assembly includes a mast extending from the container, a rotatable hub on an end of the mast, and a plurality of blades connected to the hub for rotation to provide lift to the vehicle. In an example, an electrical motor rotates the blades prior to lift off to assist in take off. In an example, the electrical motor does not have enough power to sustain flight of the vehicle. The aerovehicle can further include plurality of autogyro assemblies to assist in flight.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2010Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Heliplane, LLCInventors: John William Morris, Charles A. Jarnot
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Publication number: 20130122583Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for sterilizing implantable biomaterials. In particular, the invention relates to a process for sterilizing collagen-containing implantable biomaterials and storage thereafter.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2012Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: Celxcel Pty LTDInventor: William Morris Leonard Neethling
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Patent number: 8419785Abstract: Medical devices are manufactured from fine grained materials, processed from of a variety of metals and alloys, such as stainless steel, cobalt-chromium and nickel-titanium alloys. A fine grained metal or alloy is formed from a specimen rapidly heated to its recrystallization temperature, and then subjected to high temperature, multi-axial deformation, for example, by heavy cross-forging or swaging. The deformed specimen may be cooled and reheated to a second recrystallization temperature. The metal or alloy in the specimen is then allowed to recrystallize, such that the grain size is controlled by quenching the specimen to room temperature. A desired medical device is then configured from the fine grained material. Decreasing the average grain size of a substrate material and increasing the number of grains across a thickness of a strut or similar component of the medical device increases the strength of the device and imparts other beneficial properties into the device.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2007Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.Inventors: Pamela A. Kramer-Brown, John William Morris, Jr.
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Patent number: 8416572Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing problems and disadvantages associated with traditional approaches to cooling information handling resources are provided. A method for cooling information handling resources, may include conveying a flowing fluid proximate to one or more information handling resources such that the flowing fluid is thermally coupled to the one or more information handling resources and heat generated by the one or more information handling resources is transferred to the flowing fluid. The method may also include conveying the flowing fluid to a cooling unit such that heat is transferred from the flowing fluid.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2010Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: John Olsen, Bradley Jackson, Eric Sendelbach, Gabriel Higham, James Bryan, Jason Franz, Travis North, William Morris
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Patent number: 8366037Abstract: An unmanned, towable aerovehicle is described and includes a container to hold cargo, an autogyro assembly connected to the container and to provide flight characteristics, and a controller to control operation the autogyro assembly for unmanned flight. The container includes a connection to connect to a powered aircraft to provide forward motive force to power the autogyro assembly. In an example, the autogyro assembly includes a mast extending from the container, a rotatable hub on an end of the mast, and a plurality of blades connected to the hub for rotation to provide lift to the vehicle. In an example, an electrical motor rotates the blades prior to lift off to assist in take off. The electrical motor does not have enough power to sustain flight of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2010Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Heliplane, LLCInventors: John William Morris, Charles Jarnot
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Publication number: 20130008998Abstract: An unmanned, towable aerovehicle is described and includes a container to hold cargo, an autogyro assembly connected to the container and to provide flight characteristics, and a controller to control operation the autogyro assembly for unmanned flight. The container includes a connection to connect to a powered aircraft to provide forward motive force to power the autogyro assembly. In an example, the autogyro assembly includes a mast extending from the container, a rotatable hub on an end of the mast, and a plurality of blades connected to the hub for rotation to provide lift to the vehicle. In an example, an electrical motor rotates the blades prior to lift off to assist in take off. The electrical motor does not have enough power to sustain flight of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2010Publication date: January 10, 2013Inventors: John William Morris, Charles Jarnot
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Patent number: 8348291Abstract: A suspension strut includes a suspension strut bearing and a deflector seal. The suspension strut bearing has an upper portion mounted above a lower portion and a bearing seal mounted therebetween. The upper portion does not rotate with a steerable assembly while the lower portion does, with the upper portion including a lower surface adjacent to a seal opening. The deflector seal is elastomeric and is a toroidal shape, having a radially inner portion and a radially outer portion. The inner portion is secured against the lower portion of the strut bearing, and the outer portion is cantilevered outward from the inner portion to allow for elastic flexing of the outer portion. The outer portion allows for upward elastic flexing into contact with the lower surface of the upper portion of the strut bearing when a fluid or contaminant impinges upon a lower surface of the outer portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2011Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Myron P. Sedman, David M. Caldwell, Ferdous M. Ghazi, James Logan, Jr., William A. Morris
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Publication number: 20130006706Abstract: In various embodiments, strategies, tools and techniques are provided for using consumer purchaser behavior for targeting delivery of content to consumers through television and other media. An advertising measurement system, which may be accessible through a software-as-a-service model or a client-downloaded computer program, may be used to process and analyze data. The system may be configured to receive and process household media exposure data, product purchase data, advertising data, program data, and demographic data, wherein the data may be obtained from various sources, including from a program delivery source (e.g., a television set-top box) located in a household of a consumer. Data may be collected from a variety of people identification tools for analyzing the identities of one or more people viewing content delivered on a program delivery source. Data may also be collected from various types of metering devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: TRA, Inc.Inventors: William Morris Harvey, Gerald Leo Despain, Mark Lieberman, Brian P. Canning, Pavel Bochman
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Publication number: 20120308910Abstract: A bipolar separator assembly for use with a fuel cell comprising: a plate member having opposing first and second surfaces compatible with fuel gas and oxidant gas, respectively, the plate member having first and second opposing end segments and third and fourth opposing end segments which are transverse to the first and second opposing end segments; first and second pocket members situated adjacent the first and second end segments and extending outward of the first surface, the first and second pocket members being adapted to enclose opposing ends of an anode current collector, and third and fourth pocket members situated adjacent the third and fourth end segments and extending outward of the second surface, the third and fourth pocket members being adapted to enclose opposing ends of a cathode current collector, wherein at least a portion of each of the first, second, third and fourth pocket members is formed separately from the plate member and is releasably positioned relative to the plate member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2011Publication date: December 6, 2012Applicant: FuelCell Energy, Inc.Inventors: WILLIAM MORRIS, MICHAEL PRIMERANO, LAWRENCE J. NOVACCO
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Publication number: 20120265291Abstract: Medical devices are manufactured from fine grained materials, processed from of a variety of metals and alloys, such as stainless steel, cobalt-chromium and nickel-titanium alloys. A fine grained metal or alloy is formed from a specimen rapidly heated to its recrystallization temperature, and then subjected to high temperature, multi-axial deformation, for example, by heavy cross-forging or swaging. The deformed specimen may be cooled and reheated to a second recrystallization temperature. The metal or alloy in the specimen is then allowed to recrystallize, such that the grain size is controlled by quenching the specimen to room temperature. A desired medical device is then configured from the fine grained material. Decreasing the average grain size of a substrate material and increasing the number of grains across a thickness of a strut or similar component of the medical device increases the strength of the device and imparts other beneficial properties into the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2012Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicant: ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Pamela A. Kramer-Brown, John William Morris, JR.
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Publication number: 20120259117Abstract: The disclosure provides organic frameworks comprising increased stability.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2010Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Omar M. Yaghi, Christian J. Doonan, William Morris, Bo Wang, Hexiang Deng
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Publication number: 20120252341Abstract: A climate control system includes ducts and a blocking member that regulates airflow through the ducts. An evaporator is disposed within the ducting assembly. The system also includes first and second blowers that blow air across the evaporator into the ducts. Additionally, the system includes a controller that determines a first target airflow to be delivered to a first cabin area, a second target airflow to be delivered to a second cabin area, a total target airflow, and a position for the blocking member. A first percentage of the total target airflow to be delivered by the first blower is defined according to the first target airflow, the second target airflow, and the total target airflow. Moreover, the controller controls the first blower to provide the first percentage of the total target airflow and controls the blocking member to move to the determined one of the plurality of positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2011Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: DENSO International America, Inc.Inventors: Hiromitsu Maehata, David Korenchuk, Delomer Gosioco, William Morris
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Publication number: 20120247714Abstract: A climate control system for a vehicle having a plurality of modes includes an evaporator having a downstream face. The system also includes at least one blower that blows air across the evaporator. The air downstream of the blower has a pressure distribution defined generally along the downstream face. The pressure distribution along the downstream face is variable depending on which of the plurality of modes the climate control system is currently set.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2011Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: DENSO INTERNATIONAL AMERICA, INC.Inventors: William Morris, Delomer Gosioco, Hiromitsu Maehata, David Korenchuk
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Publication number: 20120247710Abstract: A climate control system of a vehicle includes an evaporator, a first blower, and a first blower passageway that receives air blown from the first blower. The system also includes a second blower and a second blower passageway that receives air blown from the second blower and that is fluidly independent of the first blower passageway. The system further includes a ducting assembly defining a common passageway that receives air from both the first and second blower passageways. The first and second blowers are configured to operate in parallel to deliver air to the common passage and across the evaporator.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2011Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: DENSO International America, Inc.Inventors: Hiromitsu Maehata, David Korenchuk, Delomer Gosioco, William Morris
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Patent number: 8211164Abstract: Medical devices are manufactured from fine grained materials, processed from of a variety of metals and alloys, such as stainless steel, cobalt-chromium and nickel-titanium alloys. A fine grained metal or alloy is formed from a specimen rapidly heated to its recrystallization temperature, and then subjected to high temperature, multi-axial deformation, for example, by heavy cross-forging or swaging. The deformed specimen may be cooled and reheated to a second recrystallization temperature. The metal or alloy in the specimen is then allowed to recrystallize, such that the grain size is controlled by quenching the specimen to room temperature. A desired medical device is then configured from the fine grained material. Decreasing the average grain size of a substrate material and increasing the number of grains across a thickness of a strut or similar component of the medical device increases the strength of the device and imparts other beneficial properties into the device.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2007Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.Inventors: Pamela A. Kramer-Brown, John William Morris, Jr.
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Publication number: 20120091259Abstract: An unmanned, towable air vehicle is described and includes electronic sensors to increase the detection range relative to the horizon detection limitations of a surface craft, an autogyro assembly to provide lift, and a controller to control operation the autogyro assembly for unmanned flight. A forward motive force powers the autogyro assembly to provide lift. In an example, the autogyro assembly includes a mast extending from the container, a rotatable hub on an end of the mast, and a plurality of blades connected to the hub for rotation to provide lift to the vehicle. In an example, an electrical motor rotates the blades prior to lift off to assist in take off. The electrical motor does not have enough power to sustain flight of the vehicle in an example.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Inventors: John William Morris, Charles A. Jarnot
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Patent number: 8112301Abstract: In various embodiments, strategies, tools and techniques are provided for using consumer purchaser behavior for targeting delivery of content to consumers through television and other media. An advertising measurement system, which may be accessible through a software-as-a-service model or a client-downloaded computer program, may be used to process and analyze data. The system may be configured to receive and process household media exposure data, product purchase data, advertising data, program data, and demographic data, wherein the data may be obtained from various sources, including from a program delivery source (e.g., a television set-top box) located in a household of a consumer. Data may be collected from a variety of people identification tools for analyzing the identities of one or more people viewing content delivered on a program delivery source. Data may also be collected from various types of metering devices.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2011Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: Tra, Inc.Inventors: William Morris Harvey, Gerald Leo Despain, Mark Lieberman, Brian P. Canning, Pavel Bochman
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Publication number: 20110319630Abstract: This disclosure relates to porous frameworks for gas separation, sensing and drug/biomolecule delivery. More particularly, the disclosure relates to reactive porous frameworks for functionalization.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2009Publication date: December 29, 2011Applicants: BASF SE, THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Omar M. Yaghi, Alexader U. Czaja, William Morris, Joseph R. Hunt, David Kyle Britt, Chain Lee