Patents by Inventor William C. Montgomery
William C. Montgomery 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: 10482293Abstract: The present invention is directed to an interrogator, method of discerning metal and radio frequency identification (RFID) objects, and an interrogation system employing the same. In one embodiment, the interrogator includes a metal sensing subsystem configured to provide a first signal having a signature representing a presence of a metal object, and a RFID sensing subsystem configured to provide a second signal having a signature representing a presence of a RFID object. The interrogator also includes a control and processing subsystem configured to discern a presence of at least one of the metal and RFID objects from one of the first and second signals.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2018Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: MEDICAL IP HOLDINGS, LPInventors: John P. Volpi, Jimmy D. Laferney, William C. Montgomery
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Publication number: 20180285606Abstract: The present invention is directed to an interrogator, method of discerning metal and radio frequency identification (RFID) objects, and an interrogation system employing the same. In one embodiment, the interrogator includes a metal sensing subsystem configured to provide a first signal having a signature representing a presence of a metal object, and a RFID sensing subsystem configured to provide a second signal having a signature representing a presence of a RFID object. The interrogator also includes a control and processing subsystem configured to discern a presence of at least one of the metal and RFID objects from one of the first and second signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2018Publication date: October 4, 2018Applicant: Medical IP Holdings LPInventors: John P. Volpi, Jimmy D. Laferney, William C. Montgomery
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Patent number: 9996717Abstract: The present invention is directed to an interrogator, method of discerning metal and radio frequency identification (RFID) objects, and an interrogation system employing the same. In one embodiment, the interrogator includes a metal sensing subsystem configured to provide a first signal having a signature representing a presence of a metal object, and a RFID sensing subsystem configured to provide a second signal having a signature representing a presence of a RFID object. The interrogator also includes a control and processing subsystem configured to discern a presence of at least one of the metal and RFID objects from one of the first and second signals.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2017Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: Medical IP Holdings LPInventors: John P. Volpi, Jimmy D. Laferney, William C. Montgomery
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Patent number: 9976786Abstract: A stand alone ice making appliance or an ice maker within an appliance is provided including a water inlet, a water inlet valve disposed within the water inlet configured to allow water passage when in an open position and configured to prevent water passage when in a closed position, a reservoir in fluid communication with the water inlet, a water level sensor disposed in the reservoir, and a control unit in electrical communication with the water level sensor and the water inlet valve. The control unit is configured to calculate a fluid flow rate using the time between the water inlet valve opening and the water level sensor communicating when a first predetermined water level has been reached within the reservoir, and use the calculated flow rate to calculate a total water inlet valve open time to fill the reservoir to a second predetermined water level.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2015Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Brian J. Beuligman, Scott Daniel Boyd, Trevor Hawkins, Steven L. Proctor, Chad J. Rotter, William C. Montgomery
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Patent number: 9646182Abstract: The present invention is directed to an interrogator, method of discerning metal and radio frequency identification (RFID) objects, and an interrogation system employing the same. In one embodiment, the interrogator includes a metal sensing subsystem configured to provide a first signal having a signature representing a presence of a metal object, and a RFID sensing subsystem configured to provide a second signal having a signature representing a presence of a RFID object. The interrogator also includes a control and processing subsystem configured to discern a presence of at least one of the metal and RFID objects from one of the first and second signals.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2013Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: Medical I.P. Holdings LPInventors: John P. Volpi, Jimmy D. Laferney, William C. Montgomery
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Publication number: 20160069601Abstract: A stand alone ice making appliance or an ice maker within an appliance is provided including a water inlet, a water inlet valve disposed within the water inlet configured to allow water passage when in an open position and configured to prevent water passage when in a closed position, a reservoir in fluid communication with the water inlet, a water level sensor disposed in the reservoir, and a control unit in electrical communication with the water level sensor and the water inlet valve. The control unit is configured to calculate a fluid flow rate using the time between the water inlet valve opening and the water level sensor communicating when a first predetermined water level has been reached within the reservoir, and use the calculated flow rate to calculate a total water inlet valve open time to fill the reservoir to a second predetermined water level.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Applicant: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Brian J. Beuligman, Scott Daniel Boyd, Trevor Hawkins, Steven L. Proctor, Chad J. Rotter, William C. Montgomery
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Patent number: 9200824Abstract: A stand alone ice making appliance or an ice maker within an appliance is provided including a water inlet, a water inlet valve disposed within the water inlet configured to allow water passage when in an open position and configured to prevent water passage when in a closed position, a reservoir in fluid communication with the water inlet, a water level sensor disposed in the reservoir, and a control unit in electrical communication with the water level sensor and the water inlet valve. The control unit is configured to calculate a fluid flow rate using the time between the water inlet valve opening and the water level sensor communicating when a first predetermined water level has been reached within the reservoir, and use the calculated flow rate to calculate a total water inlet valve open time to fill the reservoir to a second predetermined water level.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2013Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Brian J. Beuligman, Scott Daniel Boyd, Trevor Hawkins, Steven L. Proctor, Chad J. Rotter, William C. Montgomery
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Publication number: 20140028444Abstract: The present invention is directed to an interrogator, method of discerning metal and radio frequency identification (RFID) objects, and an interrogation system employing the same. In one embodiment, the interrogator includes a metal sensing subsystem configured to provide a first signal having a signature representing a presence of a metal object, and a RFID sensing subsystem configured to provide a second signal having a signature representing a presence of a RFID object. The interrogator also includes a control and processing subsystem configured to discern a presence of at least one of the metal and RFID objects from one of the first and second signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: Medical IP Holdings LPInventors: John P. Volpi, Jimmy D. Laferney, William C. Montgomery
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Patent number: 8552869Abstract: The present invention is directed to an interrogator, method of discerning metal and radio frequency identification (RFID) objects, and an interrogation system employing the same. In one embodiment, the interrogator includes a metal sensing subsystem configured to provide a first signal having a signature representing a presence of a metal object, and a RFID sensing subsystem configured to provide a second signal having a signature representing a presence of a RFID object. The interrogator also includes a control and processing subsystem configured to discern a presence of at least one of the metal and RFID objects from one of the first and second signals.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2007Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Veroscan, Inc.Inventors: John P. Volpi, Jimmy D. Laferney, William C. Montgomery
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Publication number: 20120254048Abstract: A system and method for managing regulatory security compliance at facilities regulated by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS). In one embodiment, a method includes storing security records related to the facility in a security documentation storage system. Compliance fields of the security records are identified. The compliance fields contain information related to compliance with a security standard applied to the facility. The information is compared to predetermined values indicative of compliance with the security standard. An indicator signifying whether the facility is in compliance with the security standard is generated. The state of the indicator is based on a result of the comparing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2011Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: CHEMSECURE LLCInventors: Steven E. ROBERTS, Daniel L. SLATON, William C. MONTGOMERY, Syed AZIM, Leslie M. SCHULMAN
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Publication number: 20120133512Abstract: The present invention is directed to an interrogator, method of discerning metal and radio frequency identification (RFID) objects, and an interrogation system employing the same. In one embodiment, the interrogator includes a metal sensing subsystem configured to provide a first signal having a signature representing a presence of a metal object, and a RFID sensing subsystem configured to provide a second signal having a signature representing a presence of a RFID object. The interrogator also includes a control and processing subsystem configured to discern a presence of at least one of the metal and RFID objects from one of the first and second signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2007Publication date: May 31, 2012Inventors: John P. Volpi, Jimmy D. Laferney, William C. Montgomery
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Patent number: 7760097Abstract: The present invention is directed to an interrogator, method of discerning metal and radio frequency identification (RFID) objects, and an interrogation system employing the same. In one embodiment, the interrogator includes a metal sensing subsystem configured to provide a first signal having a signature representing a presence of a metal object, and a RFID sensing subsystem configured to provide a second signal having a signature representing a presence of a RFID object. The interrogator also includes a control and processing subsystem configured to discern a presence of at least one of the metal and RFID objects from one of the first and second signals.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2006Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Veroscan, Inc.Inventors: John P. Volpi, Jimmy D. Laferney, William C. Montgomery
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Patent number: 7557711Abstract: The present invention is directed to an interrogator, method of discerning metal and radio frequency identification (RFID) objects, and an interrogation system employing the same. In one embodiment, the interrogator includes a metal sensing subsystem configured to provide a first signal having a signature representing a presence of a metal object, and a RFID sensing subsystem configured to provide a second signal having a signature representing a presence of a RFID object. The interrogator also includes a control and processing subsystem configured to discern a presence of at least one of the metal and RFID objects from one of the first and second signals.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2007Date of Patent: July 7, 2009Assignee: Veroscan, Inc.Inventors: John P. Volpi, Jimmy D. Laferney, William C. Montgomery
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Publication number: 20080109566Abstract: A USB mass storage device interconnect module and a method of operating the same to effect an automatic transfer of at least one file between two USB mass storage devices. In one embodiment, the interconnect module includes: (1) a body, (2) first and second USB receptacles recessed into the body, (3) a power source, (4) a USB host controller contained within the body, coupled to the first and second USB receptacles and powered by the power source and (5) a processor contained within the body, coupled to the USB host controller, powered by the power source and configured to initiate an automatic transfer of at least one user file between the first and second USB mass storage devices when the first and second USB mass storage devices are coupled to the first and second USB receptacles.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2006Publication date: May 8, 2008Inventors: David H. Hitt, William C. Montgomery
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Patent number: 7019650Abstract: The present invention is directed to an interrogator, method of discerning metal and radio frequency identification (RFID) objects, and an interrogation system employing the same. In one embodiment, the interrogator includes a metal sensing subsystem configured to provide a first signal having a signature representing a presence of a metal object, and a RFID sensing subsystem configured to provide a second signal having a signature representing a presence of a RFID object. The interrogator also includes a control and processing subsystem configured to discern a presence of at least one of the metal and RFID objects from one of the first and second signals.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2003Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Assignee: Caducys, L.L.C.Inventors: John P. Volpi, Jimmy D. Laferney, William C. Montgomery
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Patent number: 6921424Abstract: A pre-separator removes contaminants from dirty air and an air intake system of an automobile engine. The pre-separator includes a central body connected to a plurality of vanes, the central body including a leading nose-cone portion and a trailing nose-cone portion. An exit tube defines an outlet that is sized and positioned relative to the central body. The pre-separator is capable of easy packaging within the air intake system, while minimizing the restriction and maximizing horsepower of the engine. In one embodiment, the separation efficiency, the restriction, and acoustic tuning may be selectively controlled for the particular application.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2002Date of Patent: July 26, 2005Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Neville J. Bugli, James J. Kempf, William C. Montgomery, Charles B. Peterson
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Publication number: 20040174261Abstract: The present invention is directed to an interrogator, method of discerning metal and radio frequency identification (RFID) objects, and an interrogation system employing the same. In one embodiment, the interrogator includes a metal sensing subsystem configured to provide a first signal having a signature representing a presence of a metal object, and a RFID sensing subsystem configured to provide a second signal having a signature representing a presence of a RFID object. The interrogator also includes a control and processing subsystem configured to discern a presence of at least one of the metal and RFID objects from one of the first and second signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2003Publication date: September 9, 2004Inventors: John P. Volpi, Jimmy D. Laferney, William C. Montgomery
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Publication number: 20040025481Abstract: A pre-separator removes contaminants from dirty air and an air intake system of an automobile engine. The pre-separator includes a central body connected to a plurality of vanes, the central body including a leading nose-cone portion and a trailing nose-cone portion. An exit tube defines an outlet that is sized and positioned relative to the central body. The pre-separator is capable of easy packaging within the air intake system, while minimizing the restriction and maximizing horsepower of the engine. In one embodiment, the separation efficiency, the restriction, and acoustic tuning may be selectively controlled for the particular application.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2002Publication date: February 12, 2004Applicant: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Neville J. Bugli, James J. Kempf, William C. Montgomery, Charles B. Peterson
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Patent number: 4862426Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for operating or setting equipment within a subsea marine wellhead from the surface having an indicating signal provided at the surface of the successful completion of such operation. The steps of the method include the lowering of a well component and the detecting and transmitting equipment on a running string from the surface; detecting the successful completion of the subsea operation, and transmitting to the surface of a signal signifying that the operations within the subsea well head have been successfully completed.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 1987Date of Patent: August 29, 1989Assignee: Cameron Iron Works USA, Inc.Inventors: Thomas G. Cassity, William C. Montgomery, Gerald S. Baker, Alfred W. Wedel, William M. Taylor