Patents by Inventor William C. Smith

William C. Smith 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: 12139635
    Abstract: A circuit board water-proofing coating composition is provided comprising: at least one passivating agent, preferably containing a molecule comprising a thio-functional group, desirably a thiol group, an azolic moiety, or an azole, and combinations thereof; at least one binder component comprising an organic or inorganic film-forming polymer, and/or one or more polymer pre-cursors polymerizable on a substrate surface; and optionally one or more additive(s); also provided are methods of making and using the coating composition and coated circuit boards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: John L. Zimmerman, John D. McGee, Gregory T. Donaldson, Thomas S. Smith, II, William G. Kozak, Lisa K. Miller, Eric C. Kuhns
  • Patent number: 12110413
    Abstract: A circuit board water-proofing coating composition is provided comprising: at least one passivating agent, preferably containing a molecule comprising a thio-functional group, desirably a thiol group, an azolic moiety, or an azole, and combinations thereof; at least one binder component comprising an organic or inorganic film-forming polymer, and/or one or more polymer pre-cursors polymerizable on a substrate surface; and optionally one or more additive(s); also provided are methods of making and using the coating composition and coated circuit boards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: John L. Zimmerman, John D. McGee, Gregory T. Donaldson, Thomas S. Smith, II, William G. Kozak, Lisa K. Miller, Eric C. Kuhns
  • Patent number: 12102325
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a body, a shaft, a stapling head assembly, and an anvil. The body includes a motor, a first user input feature, and a second user input feature. The first user input feature is operable to activate the motor. The shaft extends distally from the body. The stapling head assembly is positioned at a distal end of the shaft. The stapling head assembly includes an anvil coupling feature, at least one annular array of staples, and a staple driver. The second user input feature is operable to drive the anvil coupling feature longitudinally. The staple driver is operable to drive the at least one annular array of staples. The motor is operable to drive the staple driver. The anvil is configured to couple with the anvil coupling feature. The anvil is further configured to deform the staples driven by the staple driver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: Cilag GmbH International
    Inventors: Brian F. DiNardo, Brian W. Bear, Charles J. Scheib, Christopher C. Miller, Craig S. Smith, Emily A. Schellin, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason E. Zerkle, Jeffrey C. Gagel, John P. Measamer, Johnny H. Alexander, III, Joseph T. Kluener, Kevin D. Sackett, Kevin L. Houser, Mark D. Overmyer, Matthew H. Bolton, Omar J. Vakharia, Richard F. Schwemberger, Richard L. Leimbach, Rodney V. Clingaman, Timothy E. Goode, William D. Fox, William R. Stager
  • Publication number: 20190142133
    Abstract: A hair dryer support device. The hair dryer support device includes a base member that holds a vertical support rod in a vertical position. A bracket is attached to the vertical support rod opposite of the base member. The height of the vertical support rod is changeable by multiple vertical support members. The bracket includes a flexible member attached to the vertical support rod. The flexible member has a pair of circular support members to accommodate a hair dryer. The position of the hair dryer is changeable by movement of the flexible member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2018
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventor: William C. Smith
  • Patent number: 9768959
    Abstract: Static security credentials are replaced by pseudonyms and session-specific passwords to increase security associated with user login attempts, and specifically to defeat keylogging attacks. For each login event, the system generates unique, session-specific credentials by randomly replacing characters within a given username and password. The random character generation ensures that system login attempts use different combinations of characters, thereby producing a new username and password for every user session. The client side of the system requires only the capability to display an image file, with specialized software/hardware limited to the server side, thereby facilitating the use of the system by a wide range of client devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Acxiom Corporation
    Inventors: Gon Yi, William C. Smith, Connie Marie Ardwin
  • Publication number: 20160117510
    Abstract: Static security credentials are replaced by pseudonyms and session-specific passwords to increase security associated with user login attempts, and specifically to defeat keylogging attacks. For each login event, the system generates unique, session-specific credentials by randomly replacing characters within a given username and password. The random character generation ensures that system login attempts use different combinations of characters, thereby producing a new username and password for every user session. The client side of the system requires only the capability to display an image file, with specialized software/hardware limited to the server side, thereby facilitating the use of the system by a wide range of client devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2015
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: Gon Yi, William C. Smith, Connie Marie Ardwin
  • Publication number: 20160107185
    Abstract: An attachment for a spraying device which permits spraying to be performed in small spaces and has both bendable and retractable features is provided. An inverted L-shaped portion has a top side and a bottom side. The bottom side is connected to a vacuum hose. The top side is attached to a bendable top hose which includes an internal bendable coaxial tubing which terminates at a nozzle. A removable support engages the nozzle at the end of the top hose. The rear of the coaxial tubing includes an attachment to the spraying device. The top hose and support permit the spraying attachment to spray hard to reach areas. The nozzle support is removable, permitting the top hose to be retracted about the coaxial tubing, freeing the nozzle to access even harder to reach areas. The attachment can evacuate any spray particulates which do not affix to the workpiece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2014
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventor: William C. Smith
  • Patent number: 9308543
    Abstract: An attachment for a spraying device which permits spraying to be performed in small spaces and has both bendable and retractable features is provided. An inverted L-shaped portion has a top side and a bottom side. The bottom side is connected to a vacuum hose. The top side is attached to a bendable top hose which includes an internal bendable coaxial tubing which terminates at a nozzle. A removable support engages the nozzle at the end of the top hose. The rear of the coaxial tubing includes an attachment to the spraying device. The top hose and support permit the spraying attachment to spray hard to reach areas. The nozzle support is removable, permitting the top hose to be retracted about the coaxial tubing, freeing the nozzle to access even harder to reach areas. The attachment can evacuate any spray particulates which do not affix to the workpiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Inventor: William C. Smith
  • Patent number: 9308539
    Abstract: An attachment to be employed with any spray device is disclosed. The attachment includes four vanes which are radially attached to an air hub with a central aperture, the central aperture adapted to receive the front portion of the spray device therethrough which when activated dispenses an atomizable substance in a pattern toward a workpiece. At the distal end of each of the four vanes, the vane is angled forward such that it generally points toward the workpiece. At the terminal end of each vane is a plurality of compressed air exit apertures. A compressed air source is attached to the air hub which guides the air through air conduits interiorly disposed within each of the vanes, where the compressed air is forced to exit each of the compressed air exit apertures forming an a second pattern which surrounds the atomizable substance pattern, and further boosts or pushes the atomizable substance onto the workpiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Inventor: William C. Smith
  • Patent number: 9259024
    Abstract: Compositions and methods relating to high caloric enteral formulations are disclosed herein. The invention provides a dietary composition comprising hydrolyzed soy protein and having a low viscosity and acceptable shelf life. Methods of using the dietary compositions of the invention are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: SOLAE LLC
    Inventors: Yadilka Maldonado, William C. Smith, Minhthy Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20150272170
    Abstract: A foaming agent comprising an amount of soy whey protein is disclosed herein, the soy whey protein having been isolated from processing streams. The foaming agent is especially suitable for producing a food product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2013
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: Zebin Wang, Yeun S. Gu, William C. Smith, John A. Brown, Finn Madsen, Finn Hjort Christensen
  • Publication number: 20150231650
    Abstract: An attachment to be employed with any spray device is disclosed. The attachment includes four vanes which are radially attached to an air hub with a central aperture, the central aperture adapted to receive the front portion of the spray device therethrough which when activated dispenses an atomizable substance in a pattern toward a workpiece. At the distal end of each of the four vanes, the vane is angled forward such that it generally points toward the workpiece. At the terminal end of each vane is a plurality of compressed air exit apertures. A compressed air source is attached to the air hub which guides the air through air conduits interiorly disposed within each of the vanes, where the compressed air is forced to exit each of the compressed air exit apertures forming an a second pattern which surrounds the atomizable substance pattern, and further boosts or pushes the atomizable substance onto the workpiece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2015
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Inventor: William C. Smith
  • Publication number: 20150223498
    Abstract: An emulsifying agent comprising an amount of soy whey protein is disclosed herein, the soy whey protein having been isolated from processing streams. The emulsifying agent is especially suitable for producing a food product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2013
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Inventors: Yeun S. Gu, Zebin Wang, William C. Smith, John A. Brown
  • Patent number: 9038926
    Abstract: An attachment to be employed with any spray device is disclosed. The attachment includes four vanes which are radially attached to an air hub with a central aperture, the central aperture adapted to receive the front portion of the spray device therethrough which when activated dispenses an atomizable substance in a pattern toward a workpiece. At the distal end of each of the four vanes, the vane is angled forward such that it generally points toward the workpiece. At the terminal end of each vane is a plurality of compressed air exit apertures. A compressed air source is attached to the air hub which guides the air through air conduits interiorly disposed within each of the vanes, where the compressed air is forced to exit each of the compressed air exit apertures forming an a second pattern which surrounds the atomizable substance pattern, and further boosts or pushes the atomizable substance onto the workpiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Inventor: William C. Smith
  • Publication number: 20150097060
    Abstract: An attachment to be employed with any spray device is disclosed. The attachment includes four vanes which are radially attached to an air hub with a central aperture, the central aperture adapted to receive the front portion of the spray device therethrough which when activated dispenses an atomizable substance in a pattern toward a workpiece. At the distal end of each of the four vanes, the vane is angled forward such that it generally points toward the workpiece. At the terminal end of each vane is a plurality of compressed air exit apertures. A compressed air source is attached to the air hub which guides the air through air conduits interiorly disposed within each of the vanes, where the compressed air is forced to exit each of the compressed air exit apertures forming an a second pattern which surrounds the atomizable substance pattern, and further boosts or pushes the atomizable substance onto the workpiece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventor: William C. Smith
  • Publication number: 20140141127
    Abstract: A beverage composition comprising soy whey proteins that have been isolated from processing streams, wherein the beverage composition is used to form a beverage product. A process for recovering and isolating soy whey proteins and other components from soy processing streams is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2011
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: SOLAE LLC
    Inventors: Michael A. Jincks, William C. Smith, John A. Brown
  • Publication number: 20140134316
    Abstract: A dessert composition comprising soy whey proteins that have been isolated from processing streams, wherein the dessert composition is used to form a dessert food product. A process for recovering and isolating soy whey proteins and other components from soy processing streams is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2011
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: SOLAE LLC
    Inventors: Michael A. Jincks, William C. Smith, John A. Brown
  • Publication number: 20140127381
    Abstract: A liquid food composition comprising soy whey proteins that have been isolated from processing streams, wherein the food composition is used to form liquid food product. A process for recovering and isolating soy whey proteins and other components from soy processing streams is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2011
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: SOLAE LLC
    Inventors: John A. Brown, William C. Smith, Reecha Wadhwa, Michael A. Jincks
  • Publication number: 20140030416
    Abstract: The present invention provides frozen confection compositions and dairy-analog frozen confection compositions and the method for producing the frozen confection compositions. In particular, the frozen confections comprise protein hydrolysate compositions, which are generally comprised of polypeptide fragments having primarily either an arginine residue or a lysine residue at each carboxyl terminus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: Solae, LLC
    Inventors: DAVID SABBAGH, William C. Smith, John A. Brown
  • Publication number: 20130008978
    Abstract: The invention is directed to an apparatus and method for spraying atomized materials from a handheld device. The device may spray highly toxic chemicals. During spraying certain components of the device come into contact with the material which is atomized. These components will be disposed of as opposed to cleaned. The new assembly includes means to attach to a coating container, with a atomizing tube atop connecting means. A tube would be included that would be disposed inside the container and attached to the downside of the atomizing tube. The atomizing tube-attachable cover and tube include no moving parts and are easily affixed to the container and the atomizing gas supply. Further, the instant system can be mated with airborne contaminant recovery systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2011
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Inventor: William C. Smith