Patents by Inventor William C. White
William C. White 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: 11634251Abstract: A method for packaging and displaying knockdown crates for sale at a retail location is disclosed. The method of packaging and displaying knockdown crates generally includes: (a) providing one or more unassembled knockdown crates having two end panels, a bottom panel, and two side panels; (b) uniformly stacking and packing each unassembled knockdown crate into a rectangular tray; and (c) each rectangular tray containing an unassembled knockdown crate stacked into a display box, wherein the exterior of the display box advertises the contents therein for display at a retail location.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2019Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: Adeptus IP, LLCInventor: William C. White
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Patent number: 10942831Abstract: A method includes initiating a rolling cluster reboot for a cluster comprising a plurality of processing nodes and obtaining encoded state information specifying a plurality of states for transitioning a given processing node of the cluster from running as part of the cluster to rebooting and back to running as part of the cluster, and at least one timeout associated with a transition to a given one of the plurality of states. The method also includes monitoring transitioning of the given processing node between the plurality of states specified in the encoded state information, generating an alert responsive to determining that an elapsed time has exceed the at least one timeout specified in the encoded state information without the given processing node having transitioned to the given state, and providing the alert to a given client device coupled to the cluster via at least one network.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2019Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: William C. White, Fook Choy Chan
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Publication number: 20200008574Abstract: A ready-to-assemble furniture kit, construction, and method of assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventor: William C. White
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Publication number: 20190308774Abstract: A method for packaging and displaying knockdown crates for sale at a retail location is disclosed. The method of packaging and displaying knockdown crates generally includes: (a) providing one or more unassembled knockdown crates having two end panels, a bottom panel, and two side panels; (b) uniformly stacking and packing each unassembled knockdown crate into a rectangular tray; and (c) each rectangular tray containing an unassembled knockdown crate stacked into a display box, wherein the exterior of the display box advertises the contents therein for display at a retail location.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2019Publication date: October 10, 2019Inventor: William C. White
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Publication number: 20190303261Abstract: A method includes initiating a rolling cluster reboot for a cluster comprising a plurality of processing nodes and obtaining encoded state information specifying a plurality of states for transitioning a given processing node of the cluster from running as part of the cluster to rebooting and back to running as part of the cluster, and at least one timeout associated with a transition to a given one of the plurality of states. The method also includes monitoring transitioning of the given processing node between the plurality of states specified in the encoded state information, generating an alert responsive to determining that an elapsed time has exceed the at least one timeout specified in the encoded state information without the given processing node having transitioned to the given state, and providing the alert to a given client device coupled to the cluster via at least one network.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2019Publication date: October 3, 2019Inventors: William C. White, Fook Choy Chan
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Patent number: 10397241Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, an information handling system may include a processor, a directory service application comprising a program of instructions embodied in computer-readable media accessible to the processor, the directory service application configured to enumerate a plurality of management controller categories for management controllers of a plurality of information handling systems communicatively coupled to one another via a network and create a directory service device object for each of the plurality of management controller categories.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2016Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: William C. White, Hung T. Dinh
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Patent number: 10379985Abstract: A method includes initiating a rolling cluster reboot for a cluster comprising a plurality of processing nodes and obtaining encoded state information specifying a plurality of states for transitioning a given processing node of the cluster from running as part of the cluster to rebooting and back to running as part of the cluster, and at least one timeout associated with a transition to a given one of the plurality of states. The method also includes monitoring transitioning of the given processing node between the plurality of states specified in the encoded state information, generating an alert responsive to determining that an elapsed time has exceed the at least one timeout specified in the encoded state information without the given processing node having transitioned to the given state, and providing the alert to a given client device coupled to the cluster via at least one network.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2018Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: EMC IP Holding Company LLCInventors: William C. White, Fook Choy Chan
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Patent number: 10273045Abstract: An improved knockdown crate and method of display for sale thereof. The knockdown crate generally includes two end panels, each with a bottom edge and opposing side edges, each edge comprising an interior groove extending the length thereof; a bottom panel comprising a plurality of longitudinal slats and two transverse connection members connecting the plurality of longitudinal slats in parallel, the transverse connection members have a geometric cross section which seat with the interior grooves of the bottom edges of the two end panels; and two side panels each comprising a plurality of longitudinal slats and two transverse connection members connecting the plurality of longitudinal slats in parallel, the transverse connection members have a geometric cross section which seat with the interior grooves of the opposing side edges of the two end panels respectively.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2014Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Adeptus IP, LLCInventor: William C White
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Publication number: 20180103062Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, an information handling system may include a processor, a directory service application comprising a program of instructions embodied in computer-readable media accessible to the processor, the directory service application configured to enumerate a plurality of management controller categories for management controllers of a plurality of information handling systems communicatively coupled to one another via a network and create a directory service device object for each of the plurality of management controller categories.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2016Publication date: April 12, 2018Applicant: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: William C. WHITE, Hung T. DINH
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Publication number: 20160101896Abstract: An improved knockdown crate and method of display for sale thereof. The knockdown crate generally includes two end panels, each with a bottom edge and opposing side edges, each edge comprising an interior groove extending the length thereof; a bottom panel comprising a plurality of longitudinal slats and two transverse connection members connecting the plurality of longitudinal slats in parallel, the transverse connection members have a geometric cross section which seat with the interior grooves of the bottom edges of the two end panels; and two side panels each comprising a plurality of longitudinal slats and two transverse connection members connecting the plurality of longitudinal slats in parallel, the transverse connection members have a geometric cross section which seat with the interior grooves of the opposing side edges of the two end panels respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2014Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventor: William C. White
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Patent number: 8412564Abstract: The present invention provides for a system and method of identifying excellence within a profession. In one embodiment, excellent performing candidates within a profession group are identified by creating a candidate pool from independent research and a peer nomination process. Identified candidates then obtain a score according to an independent research and objective evaluation process. Peer evaluators contribute to this score by evaluating top-scoring candidates, and a total score is compiled for each identified candidate. Candidates with scores in a top percentage of the candidates are then recognized as demonstrating excellent performance in the profession group.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2008Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Thomson ReutersInventors: Charles F. Thell, William C. White, Cindy Larson
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Publication number: 20120221378Abstract: The present invention provides for a system and method of identifying excellence within a profession. In one embodiment, excellent performing candidates within a profession group are identified by creating a candidate pool from independent research and a peer nomination process. Identified candidates then obtain a score according to an independent research and objective evaluation process. Peer evaluators contribute to this score by evaluating top-scoring candidates, and a total score is compiled for each identified candidate. Candidates with scores in a top percentage of the candidates are then recognized as demonstrating excellent performance in the profession group.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2012Publication date: August 30, 2012Inventors: Charles F. Thell, William C. White, Cindy Larson
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Patent number: 6363963Abstract: An excess flow control valve which automatically shuts off when an excessive flow of liquid or gaseous material is detected. The valve uses a flow sensitive piston which is drawn up to cover the valve outlet when the flow exceeds a specified rate. When the piston is seated against the valve outlet, flow ceases, or is reduced dramatically, and the piston is held in place by the pressure of the supply. Additionally, ports are provided to activate a pressure differential device which can be used for remote monitoring and/or valve position, i.e., a red flag or switch, if desired.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2000Date of Patent: April 2, 2002Inventor: William C. White
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Patent number: 5359104Abstract: A method of treating surfaces in order to eliminate microbial growth by adding an antibacterially effective amount of an organosilicon quaternary ammonium silatrane compound to the surface in order to destroy bacteria and fungi. The preferred organosilicon quaternary ammonium silatrane compound has the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, and R.sup.4, each represent a hydrogen atom or a methyl, ethyl, propyl, or butyl radical.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 1991Date of Patent: October 25, 1994Assignee: Dow Corning CorporationInventors: Bruce S. Higgs, William C. White
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Patent number: 5169561Abstract: A defoamer composition including a primary antifoam agent which includes a particulate-type material having a high surface area such as silica, a secondary antifoam agent for acting synergistically with the primary antifoam agent such as polydimethylsiloxane, a water carrier, and a quaternary ammonium salt silane compound which functions as an antimicrobial agent, fixed and adhered to the surface of the particulate material, in order that the defoamer composition be resistant to biological degradation due to the presence in the system of microorganisms. Methods of defoaming cationic, anionic, and nonionic surfactant produced foams are disclosed, as is a method of rendering silica hydrophobic.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 1991Date of Patent: December 8, 1992Assignee: Dow Corning CorporationInventors: Thomas M. Gentle, William C. White
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Patent number: 5145596Abstract: A method of treating fabrics in order to eliminate odor caused by microbial growth by adding an antibacterially effective amount of an organosilicon quaternary ammonium compound to the rinse cycle of a textile laundering operation containing the fabrics in order to destroy bacteria and fungi.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 1989Date of Patent: September 8, 1992Assignee: Dow Corning CorporationInventors: Lynne M. B. Blank, William C. White
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Patent number: 5135811Abstract: Polyamide yarn provided with a built-in antimicrobial capacity characterized by the adhesive on the fiber surface of an antimicrobial agent comprising an organosilicon quaternary ammonium salt and a surfactant comprising an alkyl-, aryl-, alkenyl-, or arylsulfonate salt, optionally with the presence of a level-dyeing promoter.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 1987Date of Patent: August 4, 1992Assignee: Dow Corning CorporationInventors: William C. White, Yukio Yamahara, Koji Tajiri
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Patent number: 5079004Abstract: An antimicrobial superabsorbent composition of a cross-linked hydrophilic sodium salt form of a partially neutralized acrylic acid-based polymer gel having covalently bonded thereto a silane. The composition can be in the form of flakes, strips, powders, filaments, fibers, or films, and may be applied to a substrate in the form of a coating.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 1991Date of Patent: January 7, 1992Assignee: Dow Corning CorporationInventors: Lynne M. B. Blank, Thomas D. Boyce, William C. White
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Patent number: 5073298Abstract: A defoamer composition including a primary antifoam agent which includes a particulate-type material having a high surface area such as silica, a secondary antifoam agent for acting synergistically with the primary antifoam agent such as polydimethylsiloxane, a water carrier, and a quaternary ammonium salt silane compound which functions as an antimicrobial agent, fixed and adhered to the surface of the particulate material, in order that the defoamer composition be resistant to biological degradation due to the presence in the system of microorganisms. Methods of defoaming cationic, anionic, and nonionic surfactant produced foams are disclosed, as is a method of rendering silica hydrophobic.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 1989Date of Patent: December 17, 1991Assignee: Dow Corning CorporationInventors: Thomas M. Gentle, William C. White
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Patent number: D747608Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2014Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Inventor: William C. White