Patents by Inventor William C. Taylor
William C. Taylor 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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Publication number: 20240095650Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to the sortation of products using a conveyor assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Robert J. Taylor, Matthew D. Alexander, William M. Propes, John C. Crecelius, JR., Jason D. Bellar
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Publication number: 20240087256Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer system facilitates depth conflict mitigation for a virtual object that is in contact with one or more physical objects in a three-dimensional environment by changing visual properties of one or more portions of the virtual object. In some embodiments, a computer system facilitates depth conflict mitigation for a virtual object that is in contact with one or more physical objects in a three-dimensional environment by displaying the virtual object in a virtual environment within the three-dimensional environment. In some embodiments, a computer system facilitates depth conflict mitigation for a virtual object that is in contact with one or more physical objects in a three-dimensional environment by variably changing visual properties of one or more portions of the virtual object and/or by variably displaying the virtual object in a virtual environment based on one or more characteristics of the depth conflict.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Benjamin HYLAK, William A. SORRENTINO, III, Christopher D. MCKENZIE, James J. OWEN, Zoey C. TAYLOR, Miquel ESTANY RODRIGUEZ
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Patent number: 11497178Abstract: An emitter includes at least one of: an inlet section including inlet members forming first and second openings having different sizes; a pressure reducing section including a first pressure reducing portion having a first pressure reducing configuration and a second pressure reducing portion having a second pressure reducing configuration being different; the pressure reducing section including at least one nonlinear rail portion; a pressure responsive section including at least one nonlinear rail portion; or a base including a first base portion having a first base configuration and a second base portion having a second base configuration being different, wherein at least one of the first base portion or the second base portion is positioned in one or more of the inlet section, the pressure reducing section, or an outlet section.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2020Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: The Toro CompanyInventors: William C. Taylor, Jr., Daniel Trinidad, David S. Martin, Michael R. Knighton
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Patent number: 11458914Abstract: An AC inverter in a vehicle operates using a 24 V input when a vehicle powertrain is in a parked/idling state. A first 12 V battery is connected with a first bus segment. A second 12 V battery is connected with a second bus segment. A switch module selectably interconnects the first and second bus segments. In a nominal 12 V state, the batteries are connected in parallel from the bus segments to ground. In a dual voltage state, the batteries are connected in series so the first bus segment is at 12 V and the second bus segment is at 24 V. A first alternator driven by the powertrain provides a regulated voltage to the second bus segment, wherein the regulated voltage corresponds to 12 V when the switch module is in the nominal state and corresponds to 24 V when the switch module is in the dual voltage state.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2021Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, Zeljko Deljevic, Phillip M. Marine, Daniel J. Martin, William C. Taylor, Hanyang B. Chen
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Patent number: 11452269Abstract: An emitter comprising a pressure responsive section and at least one feature defined by a floor, a first rail, and a second rail. The at least one feature being tuned by at least one of rail to rail distance, rail height, rail width, rail corner, vertical rail gap, transverse rail gap, external rail, floor thickness, floor profile, tip height, tip clearance, feature density, feature contour, feature angle, and feature thickness.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2020Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: The Toro CompanyInventors: William C. Taylor, Jr., Charles G. Schmid, Daniel Trinidad, David S. Martin, Michael R. Knighton
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Publication number: 20210197745Abstract: An AC inverter in a vehicle operates using a 24V input when a vehicle powertrain is in a parked/idling state. A first 12V battery is connected with a first bus segment. A second 12V battery is connected with a second bus segment. A switch module selectably interconnects the first and second bus segments. In a nominal 12V state, the batteries are connected in parallel from the bus segments to ground. In a dual voltage state, the batteries are connected in series so the first bus segment is at 12V and the second bus segment is at 24V. A first alternator driven by the powertrain provides a regulated voltage to the second bus segment, wherein the regulated voltage corresponds to 12V when the switch module is in the nominal state and corresponds to 24V when the switch module is in the dual voltage state.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2021Publication date: July 1, 2021Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, Zeljko Deljevic, Phillip M. Marine, Daniel J. Martin, William C. Taylor, Hanyang B. Chen
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Patent number: 11001213Abstract: An AC inverter in a vehicle operates using a 24V input when a vehicle powertrain is in a parked/idling state. A first 12V battery is connected with a first bus segment. A second 12V battery is connected with a second bus segment. A switch module selectably interconnects the first and second bus segments. In a nominal 12V state, the batteries are connected in parallel from the bus segments to ground. In a dual voltage state, the batteries are connected in series so the first bus segment is at 12V and the second bus segment is at 24V. A first alternator driven by the powertrain provides a regulated voltage to the second bus segment, wherein the regulated voltage corresponds to 12V when the switch module is in the nominal state and corresponds to 24V when the switch module is in the dual voltage state.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2019Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, Zeljko Deljevic, Phillip M. Marine, Daniel J. Martin, William C. Taylor, Hanyang B. Chen
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Publication number: 20210016729Abstract: An AC inverter in a vehicle operates using a 24V input when a vehicle powertrain is in a parked/idling state. A first 12V battery is connected with a first bus segment. A second 12V battery is connected with a second bus segment. A switch module selectably interconnects the first and second bus segments. In a nominal 12V state, the batteries are connected in parallel from the bus segments to ground. In a dual voltage state, the batteries are connected in series so the first bus segment is at 12V and the second bus segment is at 24V. A first alternator driven by the powertrain provides a regulated voltage to the second bus segment, wherein the regulated voltage corresponds to 12V when the switch module is in the nominal state and corresponds to 24V when the switch module is in the dual voltage state.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2019Publication date: January 21, 2021Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, Zeljko Deljevic, Phillip M. Marine, Daniel J. Martin, William C. Taylor, Hanyang B. Chen
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Publication number: 20200390042Abstract: An emitter comprising a pressure responsive section and at least one feature defined by a floor, a first rail, and a second rail. The at least one feature being tuned by at least one of rail to rail distance, rail height, rail width, rail corner, vertical rail gap, transverse rail gap, external rail, floor thickness, floor profile, tip height, tip clearance, feature density, feature contour, feature angle, and feature thickness.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2020Publication date: December 17, 2020Applicant: The Toro CompanyInventors: William C. Taylor, JR., Charles G. Schmid, Daniel Trinidad, David S. Martin, Michael R. Knighton
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Publication number: 20200390043Abstract: An emitter includes at least one of: an inlet section including inlet members forming first and second openings having different sizes; a pressure reducing section including a first pressure reducing portion having a first pressure reducing configuration and a second pressure reducing portion having a second pressure reducing configuration being different; the pressure reducing section including at least one nonlinear rail portion; a pressure responsive section including at least one nonlinear rail portion; or a base including a first base portion having a first base configuration and a second base portion having a second base configuration being different, wherein at least one of the first base portion or the second base portion is positioned in one or more of the inlet section, the pressure reducing section, or an outlet section.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2020Publication date: December 17, 2020Applicant: The Toro CompanyInventors: William C. Taylor, JR., Daniel Trinidad, David S. Martin, Michael R. Knighton
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Patent number: 8469294Abstract: A self-contained flow path unit (202), (302), (400), (500) includes a continuous flow path operatively connected to a continuous strip member to form a self-contained flow path unit. The self-contained flow path unit may be accumulated for later use in forming an irrigation hose.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2007Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: The Toro CompanyInventors: John D. Mata, William C. Taylor, Jr., Jeffrey A. Vildibill
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Patent number: 7887664Abstract: An irrigation hose (10) includes a continuous strip member (27). The continuous strip member (27) is formed by extruding a substrate (20) and allowing the substrate (20) to cool. Then a flow path (25) is extruded on the substrate (20). The continuous strip member (27) is then operatively connected to the inner wall 10a of the irrigation hose (10).Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2003Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: The Toro CompanyInventors: John D. Mata, William C. Taylor, Jr.
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Patent number: 7322996Abstract: A lancet having one or more portions of the shank of the lancet blade exposed for direct engagement with cooperating portion(s) of the lancet carrier of a lancing device. This direct engagement of the lancet blade with the lancet carrier provides more precise positional control of the location of the lancing site by eliminating the effect that any variation in the position of the lancet blade within the lancet body would otherwise have on the positioning of the lancet tip. Tolerance stack-up is thereby reduced and accuracy is improved, reducing the necessary sample size and minimizing pain resulting from the lancing operation.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2003Date of Patent: January 29, 2008Assignee: Facet Technologies, LLCInventors: William C. Taylor, Richard W. Levaughn, Mitchell Solis, Jeffrey T. Stout
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Publication number: 20070175580Abstract: A self-contained flow path unit (202), (302), (400), (500) includes a continuous flow path operatively connected to a continuous strip member to form a self-contained flow path unit. The self-contained flow path unit may be accumulated for later use in forming an irrigation hose.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2007Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventors: John D. Mata, William C. Taylor, Jeffrey A. Vildibill
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Publication number: 20040098008Abstract: A lancet having one or more portions of the shank of the lancet blade exposed for direct engagement with cooperating portion(s) of the lancet carrier of a lancing device. This direct engagement of the lancet blade with the lancet carrier provides more precise positional control of the location of the lancing site by eliminating the effect that any variation in the position of the lancet blade within the lancet body would otherwise have on the positioning of the lancet tip. Tolerance stack-up is thereby reduced and accuracy is improved, reducing the necessary sample size and minimizing pain resulting from the lancing operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventors: William C. Taylor, Richard W. Levaughn, Mitchell Solis, Jeffrey T. Stout
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Patent number: 6736337Abstract: A pressure compensated drip irrigation hose (20) includes a hose having a wall (21) with an inner surface (21a). A continuous elastomeric strip member (30) is connected to the inner surface (21a). The continuous elastomeric strip member (30) and inner surface (21a) form a plurality of emitters. The emitters have an inlet section (40), a pressure reducing section (60) which is downstream from the inlet section (40). A pressure responsive section (70) is downstream from the pressure reducing section (60) and the outlet section (80) is downstream from the pressure responsive section (70). The continuous elastomeric strip member (30) is constructed from a material softer than the wall (21).Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2002Date of Patent: May 18, 2004Assignee: The Toro CompanyInventors: Jeffrey A. Vildibill, William C. Taylor, Jr.
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Publication number: 20030150940Abstract: A pressure compensated drip irrigation hose (20) includes a hose having a wall (21) with an inner surface (21a). A continuous elastomeric strip member (30) is connected to the inner surface (21a). The continuous elastomeric strip member (30) and inner surface (21a) form a plurality of emitters. The emitters have an inlet section (40), a pressure reducing section (60) which is downstream from the inlet section (40). A pressure responsive section (70) is downstream from the pressure reducing section (60) and the outlet section (80) is downstream from the pressure responsive section (70). The continuous elastomeric strip member (30) is constructed from a material softer than the wall (21).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2002Publication date: August 14, 2003Inventors: Jeffrey A. Vildibill, William C. Taylor
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Publication number: 20030109895Abstract: A lancet having a coupling profile that is compatible with lancet holding features of standard lancing devices, but is keyed for mounting in a non-standard lancing device having a cooperating keyed coupling profile; a lancing device having a keyed lancet coupling for receiving a correspondingly keyed lancet but preventing use of unauthorized lancets; and a method of preventing use of unauthorized lancets with a lancing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2002Publication date: June 12, 2003Inventors: William C. Taylor, Richard W. Levaughn, Christopher J. Ruf
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Publication number: 20030050627Abstract: A lancing housing has an endcap with an opening, and a lancing element has a needle that extends through the opening and beyond the endcap an adjustable distance selected to provide the desired depth of needle penetration. In exemplary embodiments, the distance the needle extends from the endcap is adjusted by a removable raised ring on the endcap, projections and cooperating recesses for positioning the endcap spaced apart from the housing, multi-positionable lancing element stops on the inside of the endcap, or a flip-out spacer adjacent the endcap. In preferred form, a disabling mechanism prevents re-arming the device after a single use. Additionally, a method of lancing the skin of a subject is provided for use with any adjustable penetration depth lancing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2002Publication date: March 13, 2003Inventors: William C. Taylor, Gwenn E. Kennedy
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Patent number: 6197040Abstract: A lancing device has a spring-loaded lancet holder slidably mounted within a housing for carrying a disposable lancet and needle. A slider mounted in a slot in the housing is moved back for cocking the device and, after the lancet is fired, is moved forward to eject the used lancet. A releasable connector reversibly immobilizes the holder while the lancet is being ejected. The releasable connector permits a shortened ejection stroke, which, in turn, permits a shorter slot in the housing.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 1999Date of Patent: March 6, 2001Assignee: Lifescan, Inc.Inventors: Richard Wayne LeVaughn, John M. Purlee, Christopher John Ruf, William C. Taylor