Patents by Inventor William A. Russell

William A. Russell 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).

  • Publication number: 20250100589
    Abstract: A gap blocking system includes a loading platform having a gap separating a first portion of the loading platform from a second portion of the loading platform. A ride vehicle is coupled to a transport extending through the gap. A guardrail assembly having a plurality of guardrail units is coupled to the first portion, where the guardrail units are configured to transition between a first position and a second position. The guardrail units are configured to block access to the gap when in the first position. The ride vehicle includes an engagement feature configured to interface with an individual guardrail unit of the guardrail units to selectively transition the individual guardrail unit from the first position to the second position. The individual guardrail unit is configured to permit the ride vehicle to occupy a guest-accessible position adjacent to or on the loading platform in the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2024
    Publication date: March 27, 2025
    Inventors: Maria Carlota Fontiveros Penso, Rachel Sarah Wilcox, Robert William Dannenfelser, JR., James Anthony Bertoncello, Michael David Russell, JR.
  • Patent number: 12259054
    Abstract: An equalization shutoff valve includes a housing having an outward extending flange around an open end of the housing, retaining clips attached to the flange configured to engage a battery pack compartment, and piston guides disposed inside the housing; a piston having guide notches engaging the piston guides, and a first flow port; a spring disposed between the housing and the piston to urge the piston in a direction away from a closed end of the housing; and a locking tab cover attached to the housing with the piston inside the housing, and having a second flow port and locking tabs with clip ports. The housing is attached to the battery pack compartment through the retaining clips so that air flows from inside the battery pack compartment, and when pressure inside the housing increases, increased pressure pushes the spring and the piston to allow air to exit from the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: NIFCO AMERICA CORP.
    Inventors: William Russell Rhoades, Christopher Keegan Bulger
  • Publication number: 20250083563
    Abstract: A charging health monitoring device for monitoring a health of a charging component for an electric vehicle includes a testing sensor held by a charging terminal and including a testing probe interfacing with a mating charging terminal. The charging health monitoring device includes a control circuit for controlling a charging operation and a testing operation. The control circuit measures a terminal voltage of the charging terminal and a sensor voltage of the testing sensor to determine resistance of the charging terminal and provide a test signal. The control circuit includes an electrically isolated switch receiving the test signal and generating a control signal based on the test signal for controlling a charging operation of the charging component. The control circuit performs the testing operation simultaneously with the charging operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2023
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Inventors: Ram Kishore Venkatesan, David Bruce Sarraf, Clara Marguerite Rhodes, Nathan Philip Myer, Marjorie Kay Myers, Aaron James de Chazal, Paul T. Angell, William A. Russell, JR., Skyler Krathwohl
  • Publication number: 20250085255
    Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for dispensing a liquid or for manipulating a droplet. In some examples, a method is provided for droplet operation. The method may comprise providing a substrate comprising a discrete location. The method may further comprise providing one or more electrodes disposed adjacent to the discrete location of the substrate and providing a droplet dispenser disposed over the substrate. Next, an electrode of the one or more electrodes may be activated or deactivated. Such activating or deactivating may be synchronized with dispensing the droplet to the discrete location or removal of at least the portion of the droplet from the discrete location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2024
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Inventors: William Kai LANGFORD, Cedric Nicolas Marie VIRY, Udayan UMAPATHI, Richard Poulos KAUFMAN, Akim LENNHOFF, Liam MASTERS, William Russell JACKSON
  • Patent number: 12241536
    Abstract: A strain wave gearing system is includes: wave generator; a rigid spline; a flex spline disposed between the wave generator and the rigid spline; and a coupling element. The flex spline comprises a first mating element. The coupling element comprises a second mating element. The coupling element and the flex spline are mated by cooperation of the first mating element and the second mating element so as to prevent rotational motion of the flex spline relative to the coupling element. The first mating element is movable relative to the second mating element to thereby permit deformation of the flex spline relative to the coupling element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: GOODRICH ACTUATION SYSTEMS LIMITED
    Inventors: Neil Stuart Russell Whitfield, Jack William Timms
  • Publication number: 20250045966
    Abstract: A method generally includes providing calibration node information to a user system communicably coupled to the calibration management system and associated with at least the user sensor, the calibration node information identifying a calibration node of a plurality of calibration nodes communicably coupled to the calibration management system and disposed at a plurality of geographical locations; receiving, from the user system, a request to access information generated via the calibration node; causing the calibration node to perform at least one calibration action based on the request, wherein the calibration action comprises at least one of: performing an environmental measurement to measure at least one aspect of an environment at the geographical location of the calibration node, or providing a calibration reference signal to the user sensor; receiving calibration results information containing results of the calibration action; and providing information associated with the calibration results informati
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2024
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Applicant: Labsphere, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey William Holt, Mark Duquette, Michael Wellington Dann, Erik A. Skarin, Paul David Mascia, Christopher Newman Durell, Brandon James Russell, William Shuren Arnold, Daniel Francis Scharpf, Joseph William Jablonski, David Nicholas Conran
  • Publication number: 20250025650
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus configured to operate in at least one therapy mode and at least one non-therapy mode. After a predetermined time operating in the at least one non-therapy mode, the apparatus is configured to: transmit the data to a device, and/or receive a software package from a or the device, and/or receive therapy parameters from a or the device, and/or update parameters of the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2022
    Publication date: January 23, 2025
    Inventors: David Martin Russell, Samuel Carey Mathew Sanson, Russel William Burgess, Yi Lin Huang
  • Patent number: 12207569
    Abstract: In a general aspect, an integrated quantum circuit includes a first substrate and a second substrate. The first substrate includes a first surface and a recess formed in the first substrate along the first surface. The recess has a recess surface and is configured to enclose a quantum circuit element. The first substrate includes a first electrically-conductive layer disposed on the first surface and covering at least a portion of the recess surface. The first electrically-conductive layer includes a first superconducting material. The second substrate includes a second surface and a quantum circuit element. The second substrate includes a second electrically-conductive layer on the second surface that includes a second superconducting material. The first substrate is adjacent the second substrate to enclose the quantum circuit device within the recess. The first electrically-conductive layer of the first substrate is electrically-coupled to the second electrically-coupled layer of the second substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: Rigetti & Co, LLC
    Inventors: Jayss Daniel Marshall, Chih-Yang Li, Biswajit Sur, Nagesh Vodrahalli, Mehrnoosh Vahidpour, William Austin O'Brien, IV, Andrew Joseph Bestwick, Chad Tyler Rigetti, James Russell Renzas
  • Publication number: 20240259412
    Abstract: Techniques for deobfuscating and decloaking web-based malware with abstract execution is disclosed. In some embodiments, a system/process/computer program product for deobfuscating and decloaking web-based malware with abstract execution includes receiving a sample; performing an abstract execution of a script included in the sample; identifying the sample as malware based on the abstract execution of the script included in the sample; and generating a log of results from the abstract execution of the script included in the sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2024
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Inventors: William Russell Melicher, Oleksii Starov
  • Publication number: 20240246465
    Abstract: A seat clip for a seat cover anchor of a seat cover includes a base to be attached to a seat cushion; and an anchor portion attached on an upper surface of the base. The anchor portion includes a pair of extension arms extending upwardly from the upper surface of the base and disposed to face each other with a space therebetween, each extension arm having an upper end away from the base; a pair of anchor hooks formed at the respective upper ends of the pair of extension arms to extend inwardly from the upper ends of the extension arms so that the pair of anchor hooks anchor therebetween the seat cover anchor of the seat cover; and a pair of support arms formed at the respective upper ends of the pair of extension arms to extend outwardly from the extension arms at an angle towards the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2024
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Inventor: William Russell RHOADES
  • Patent number: 11999282
    Abstract: A modular latching system includes a panel having recessed pockets spaced apart from each other and having lock holes therein; a housing having insert assemblies on one side of the housing, the insert assemblies being spaced apart from each other to be inserted into the recessed pockets; locking members located in each of the insert assemblies and including lock tabs engaging the lock holes, and slide locks attached to the lock tabs so that when the insertion assemblies are inserted into the recessed pockets, the lock tabs enter the lock holes to lock the housing to the panel; and a release lever disposed in the housing and engaging the slide locks so that when the release lever is pushed, the slide locks move to disengage the lock tabs from the lock holes to release the housing from the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: NIFCO AMERICA CORP.
    Inventors: William Russell Rhoades, Kelly Paige Miller
  • Patent number: 11973780
    Abstract: Techniques for deobfuscating and decloaking web-based malware with abstract execution is disclosed. In some embodiments, a system/process/computer program product for deobfuscating and decloaking web-based malware with abstract execution includes receiving a sample; performing an abstract execution of a script included in the sample; identifying the sample as malware based on the abstract execution of the script included in the sample; and generating a log of results from the abstract execution of the script included in the sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: William Russell Melicher, Oleksii Starov
  • Publication number: 20240102575
    Abstract: An equalization shutoff valve includes a housing having an outward extending flange around an open end of the housing, retaining clips attached to the flange configured to engage a battery pack compartment, and piston guides disposed inside the housing; a piston having guide notches engaging the piston guides, and a first flow port; a spring disposed between the housing and the piston to urge the piston in a direction away from a closed end of the housing; and a locking tab cover attached to the housing with the piston inside the housing, and having a second flow port and locking tabs with clip ports. The housing is attached to the battery pack compartment through the retaining clips so that air flows from inside the battery pack compartment, and when pressure inside the housing increases, increased pressure pushes the spring and the piston to allow air to exit from the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: William Russell RHOADES, Christopher Keegan BULGER
  • Publication number: 20240095361
    Abstract: An execution environment has been designed that detects likely data exfiltration by using taint tracking and abstract execution. The execution environment is instrumented to monitor for use of functions identified as having functionality for transferring data out of an execution environment. In addition, heuristics-based rules are defined to mark or “taint” objects (e.g., variables) that are likely targets for exfiltration. With taint tracking and control flow analysis, the execution environment tracks the tainted objects through multiple execution paths of a code sample. After comprehensive code coverage, logged use of the monitored functions are examined to determine whether any tainted objects were passed to the monitored functions. If so, the logged use will indicate a destination or sink for the tainted source. Each tainted source-sink association can be examined to verify whether the exfiltration was malicious.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: William Russell Melicher, Mohamed Yoosuf Mohamed Nabeel, Oleksii Starov
  • Publication number: 20230385715
    Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for an event management platform that include integrated services that are conventionally provided as add-on features or even provided by third party servicers in conventional approaches. The system delivers functionality not available in any conventional approach. The system and method deliver event management for both online and in-person event execution. Ticketing operation is integral in the platform and can be provided without notorious ticket service fees. Further embodiments automatically integrate an ambassador platform configured to deliver promotion, tracking, marketing, and attribution functions with little or no input required from an event organizer. Pre-registration services can be implemented with little or no input, and ambassador teams can be linked by the system to an event and used to drive participation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: PromoTix, Inc.
    Inventors: William Russell Royall, JR., Sebastian Chan Schulze, Leah Kay Simons
  • Publication number: 20230303658
    Abstract: The present invention provides a polypeptide comprising a modified Fc region of an IgG, and a modified Fcy receptor that binds specifically to the polypeptide, and methods for treating or preventing a disease or a disorder in a patient using immunotherapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2021
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Ryuichi Moriya, Hiroki Shirai, Shinji Soga, Naoko Shimada, David William Russell
  • Patent number: 11769082
    Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for an event management platform that include integrated services that are conventionally provided as add-on features or even provided by third party servicers in conventional approaches. The system delivers functionality not available in any conventional approach. The system and method deliver event management for both online and in-person event execution. Ticketing operation is integral in the platform and can be provided without notorious ticket service fees. Further embodiments automatically integrate an ambassador platform configured to deliver promotion, tracking, marketing, and attribution functions with little or no input required from an event organizer. Pre-registration services can be implemented with little or no input, and ambassador teams can be linked by the system to an event and used to drive participation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: PromoTix, Inc.
    Inventors: William Russell Royall, Jr., Sebastian Chan Schulze, Leah Kay Simons
  • Patent number: 11754213
    Abstract: A hose clamp includes an open ended ring body having a first engagement pin located at one end portion, a second engagement pin located at another end portion, and a retaining clip located adjacent the first engagement pin; and a connecting lever detachably attached to the ring body, and including a lever body having a first pivot notch located on one end, a second pivot notch spaced away from the first pivot notch, and a clipping slot located at another end. The first notch of the lever is connected to the first engagement pin of the ring, and the second notch is connected to the second engagement pin of the ring. When the lever is rotated relative to the ring body, the first notch pivots around the first engagement pin and the second notch of the lever pulls the second engagement pin around the first engagement pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: NIFCO AMERICA CORP.
    Inventor: William Russell Rhoades
  • Patent number: 11740138
    Abstract: A first tubular body having a first longitudinal axis extending centrally through the tubular body includes at least one delivery port extending through a wall of the first tubular body. A second tubular body having a second longitudinal axis extends through the second tubular body, the first and second longitudinal axes being displaced from each other such that an asymmetrical longitudinally extending gap is formed between an outer surface of the second tubular body and an interior surface of the first tubular body. A temperature sensor forming a thermocouple extending longitudinally within the gap between the first tubular body and the second tubular body. An inner core is positioned within the second tubular body. The inner core includes least one ultrasound element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: EKOS CORPORATION
    Inventors: William Russell Kanz, Brent Twain Nistal, Eric Charles Whittaker, Raymond M. Wolniewicz, III, Randall James Beyreis, Michael Kuehn, Laura Elyn Ortega, Garrett Prahl, Travis Richard White
  • Publication number: 20230254338
    Abstract: Techniques for automated generation of behavioral signatures for malicious web campaigns are disclosed. In some embodiments, a system/process/computer program product for automated generation of behavioral signatures for malicious web campaigns includes crawling a plurality of web sites associated with a malware campaign; determining discriminating repeating attributes (e.g., behavior related attributes, which can be determined using dynamic analysis, and static related attributes, which can be determined using static analysis) as malware campaign related footprint patterns, wherein the discriminating repeating attributes are not associated with benign web sites; and automatically generating a human-interpretable malware campaign signature based on the malware campaign related footprint patterns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: William Russell Melicher, Oleksii Starov, Shresta Bellary Seetharam, Shaown Sarker