Patents by Inventor William C. Anderson

William C. Anderson 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: 11638372
    Abstract: Techniques described herein relate to integrating an electronic component into a ceiling mount in a ceiling tile system so as to maintain the aesthetic integrity of the ceiling while providing a suitable structural system to secure the equipment into the ceiling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: AmpThink, LLC
    Inventor: William C. Anderson, III
  • Publication number: 20230060182
    Abstract: Modular lighted display panel assemblies are disclosed that are used to provide modular lighted signage in various applications. The modular lighted display panel assemblies may be linked in a serialized fashion in certain implementations shown herein. In one particular implementation described herein, modular lighted display panel assemblies are linked to provide digital signage on a series of server racks. The techniques described herein allow implementation of some panels without the additional cost and complexity of power modules and/or lighting modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas POWELL, William C. ANDERSON, III
  • Patent number: 11585274
    Abstract: A turbofan engine includes an outer bypass duct and a gas turbine engine having an outer casing. The gas turbine engine is disposed in the outer bypass duct such that a bypass airflow passage is formed between the outer casing of the gas turbine engine and the outer bypass duct. The turbofan engine includes a turbine rear frame link assembly including a set of links coupled between the outer bypass duct and the outer casing to support the gas turbine engine relative to the outer bypass duct. The links are arranged around the gas turbine engine on a plane that is perpendicular to a centerline axis of the turbofan engine. None of the links extends through the bypass airflow passage at a position that intersects a radius extending in a vertically downward direction from the centerline axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: William C. Anderson, Thomas E. Agin, Michael William Murrish, Timothy McCann, Caitlin Ford
  • Publication number: 20220217880
    Abstract: Techniques described herein relate to integrating an electronic component into a ceiling mount in a ceiling tile system so as to maintain the aesthetic integrity of the ceiling while providing a suitable structural system to secure the equipment into the ceiling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventor: William C. ANDERSON, III
  • Publication number: 20220205391
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure is directed to a turbine rear frame link assembly for a turbofan engine. The turbofan engine includes an outer bypass duct and a gas turbine engine having an outer casing. The gas turbine engine is disposed in the outer bypass duct such that a bypass airflow passage is formed between the outer casing of the gas turbine engine and the outer bypass duct. The turbine rear frame link assembly includes a set of links coupled between the outer bypass duct and the outer casing to support the gas turbine engine relative to the outer bypass duct. The links are arranged around the gas turbine engine on a plane that is perpendicular to a centerline axis of the turbofan engine. None of the links extends through the bypass airflow passage at a position that intersects a radius extending in a vertically downward direction from the centerline axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2020
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventors: William C. Anderson, Thomas E . Agin, Michael William Murrish, Timothy McCann, Caitlin Ford
  • Patent number: 11196240
    Abstract: A cable junction enclosure is described that provides new and improved ways of managing hybridized cable connections. The cable junction enclosures described herein include means for managing fiber cable and means for managing copper cable that originate in a single-sheathed hybridized cable. The cable junction enclosure described herein provides a more efficient way to manage multiple types of cable from a hybridized cable while providing increased security and protection for cables contained therein, entering thereto, and exiting therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: AmpThink, LLC
    Inventor: William C. Anderson, III
  • Publication number: 20210331201
    Abstract: Paint mask assemblies are described herein in various embodiments. A paint mask assembly includes a window portion having a removable mask affixed thereto. The paint mask assembly can be affixed over a mark on a surface so that the mark is visible through the window portion of the paint mask assembly. When the paint mask assembly is painted, the paint is applied over the removable mask, but the window portion remains unpainted. When the removable mask is removed, the mark remains visible through the window portion of the paint mask assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventor: William C. ANDERSON, III
  • Patent number: 11082314
    Abstract: Systems and methods relate to locating connectivity network components in a step structure. Connectivity network components, such as network switches, network access points, etc., are disposed within structural steps in a spectator venue, such as a sports stadium or arena. Locating network components in stadium steps allows network cabling to be brought closer to network access points, thus bringing about efficiencies in cabling costs and connectivity characteristics. Such systems and methods allow for network access points to be located in greater densities in areas with high user access rates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: AmpThink, LLC
    Inventor: William C. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20210219477
    Abstract: Techniques described herein relate to integrating an electronic component into a ceiling mount in a ceiling tile system so as to maintain the aesthetic integrity of the ceiling while providing a suitable structural system to secure the equipment into the ceiling. The techniques further include one or more apparatuses having a cutting element for efficiently cutting the specified tile to accommodate the electronic component ceiling mount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2021
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventor: William C. ANDERSON, III
  • Publication number: 20210075086
    Abstract: A handrail mountable wireless components installation apparatus and related method of installation are disclosed. The apparatus/method includes a shell having two parts, a wireless components housing and a lid; and a chassis for the fixedly but detachable mounting within the shell of the wireless electronic components necessary to provide a WiFi signal, as for example a router and an antenna, the chassis equipped with two sets of brackets. One set of brackets provides the anchoring means for the fastening of the lid onto the housing. The second set of brackets allows the enclosure to be mounted on the handrail. Optionally, the chassis is provided with a mounting plate for the mounting of a router and an opening capable of accommodating an antenna without impeding the flow of the antenna signal. Optionally, the weather resistant handrail mountable wireless components installation apparatus also comprises a gasket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Dion Joe CASTO, William C. ANDERSON, III
  • Publication number: 20200403294
    Abstract: A system and method for proximate network antennas disposed in cavities in a portion of a seat is disclosed that provides ways to bring antennas closer to the bodies of seat occupants to improve signal to noise ratio and, therefore, throughput and capacity, and to use the bodies of seat occupants to attenuate the signals to improve channel re-use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2019
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventor: William C. ANDERSON, III
  • Patent number: 10854948
    Abstract: A handrail mountable wireless components installation apparatus and related method of installation are disclosed. The apparatus/method includes a shell having two parts, a wireless components housing and a lid; and a chassis for the fixedly but detachable mounting within the shell of the wireless electronic components necessary to provide a WiFi signal, as for example a router and an antenna, the chassis equipped with two sets of brackets. One set of brackets provides the anchoring means for the fastening of the lid onto the housing. The second set of brackets allows the enclosure to be mounted on the handrail. Optionally, the chassis is provided with a mounting plate for the mounting of a router and an opening capable of accommodating an antenna without impeding the flow of the antenna signal. Optionally, the weather resistant handrail mountable wireless components installation apparatus also comprises a gasket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: AmpThink, LLC
    Inventor: William C. Anderson, III
  • Patent number: 10847868
    Abstract: A handrail mountable wireless components installation apparatus and related method of installation are disclosed. The apparatus/method includes a shell having two parts, a wireless components housing and a lid; and a chassis for the fixedly but detachable mounting within the shell of the wireless electronic components necessary to provide a WiFi signal, as for example a router and an antenna, the chassis equipped with two sets of brackets. One set of brackets provides the anchoring means for the fastening of the lid onto the housing. The second set of brackets allows the enclosure to be mounted on the handrail. Optionally, the chassis is provided with a mounting plate for the mounting of a router and an opening capable of accommodating an antenna without impeding the flow of the antenna signal. Optionally, the weather resistant handrail mountable wireless components installation apparatus also comprises a gasket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: AMPTHINK, LLC
    Inventor: William C. Anderson, III
  • Publication number: 20200303913
    Abstract: A cable junction enclosure is described that provides new and improved ways of managing hybridized cable connections. The cable junction enclosures described herein include means for managing fiber cable and means for managing copper cable that originate in a single-sheathed hybridized cable. The cable junction enclosure described herein provides a more efficient way to manage multiple types of cable from a hybridized cable while providing increased security and protection for cables contained therein, entering thereto, and exiting therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventor: William C. ANDERSON, III
  • Publication number: 20200112496
    Abstract: Systems and methods relate to locating connectivity network components in a step structure. Connectivity network components, such as network switches, network access points, etc., are disposed within structural steps in a spectator venue, such as a sports stadium or arena. Locating network components in stadium steps allows network cabling to be brought closer to network access points, thus bringing about efficiencies in cabling costs and connectivity characteristics. Such systems and methods allow for network access points to be located in greater densities in areas with high user access rates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2018
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Inventor: William C. ANDERSON
  • Patent number: 10602628
    Abstract: A one-piece structural frame for use with an enclosure, such as an enclosure that houses one or more electronic components is described. The one-piece structural frame includes cutouts that enable the frame to be deformed into a shape conforming to an enclosure to provide additional structural support for the enclosure. The techniques described herein provide a lighter, less expensive method for creating an enclosure frame and for ease in manufacturing the frame and an enclosure that includes the frames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: AmpThink, LLC
    Inventors: Dion Joe Casto, William C. Anderson, III
  • Publication number: 20190386374
    Abstract: A handrail mountable wireless components installation apparatus and related method of installation are disclosed. The apparatus/method includes a shell having two parts, a wireless components housing and a lid; and a chassis for the fixedly but detachable mounting within the shell of the wireless electronic components necessary to provide a WiFi signal, as for example a router and an antenna, the chassis equipped with two sets of brackets. One set of brackets provides the anchoring means for the fastening of the lid onto the housing. The second set of brackets allows the enclosure to be mounted on the handrail. Optionally, the chassis is provided with a mounting plate for the mounting of a router and an opening capable of accommodating an antenna without impeding the flow of the antenna signal. Optionally, the weather resistant handrail mountable wireless components installation apparatus also comprises a gasket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Dion Joe CASTO, William C. ANDERSON, III
  • Publication number: 20190386375
    Abstract: A handrail mountable wireless components installation apparatus and related method of installation are disclosed. The apparatus/method includes a shell having two parts, a wireless components housing and a lid; and a chassis for the fixedly but detachable mounting within the shell of the wireless electronic components necessary to provide a WiFi signal, as for example a router and an antenna, the chassis equipped with two sets of brackets. One set of brackets provides the anchoring means for the fastening of the lid onto the housing. The second set of brackets allows the enclosure to be mounted on the handrail. Optionally, the chassis is provided with a mounting plate for the mounting of a router and an opening capable of accommodating an antenna without impeding the flow of the antenna signal. Optionally, the weather resistant handrail mountable wireless components installation apparatus also comprises a gasket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventor: William C. ANDERSON, III
  • Patent number: D861620
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: AMPTHINK, LLC
    Inventor: William C. Anderson
  • Patent number: D861621
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: AMPTHINK, LLC
    Inventor: William C. Anderson