Patents by Inventor William Clement

William Clement 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).

  • Publication number: 20240135144
    Abstract: Methods are provided for generating a dataset (e.g., an image). According to an example, the method comprises controlling a boson sampler to produce one or more integer sequences, each of the one or more integer sequences representative of a measurement outcome of one or more photodetectors of the boson sampler; determining, from the one or more integer sequences, one or more latent vectors; providing the determined one or more latent vectors to a trained artificial neural network (ANN) configured to convert one or more latent vectors to a generated dataset; and outputting the generated dataset. Methods for training an ANN are also provided. Systems and computer-readable storage media are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Hugo Wallner, William Clements
  • Publication number: 20240085204
    Abstract: Systems and methods of preparing a vehicle for operation in a geographic zone having an operational requirement are disclosed that include determining a route for the vehicle, determining whether a geographic zone having an operational requirement exists on the route, and determining a powertrain configuration that includes a minimum state of charge (SoC) for a battery system of the vehicle based on the route data, the vehicle data, and/or the external data. The minimum SoC ensures that the vehicle can travel through the geographic zone while complying with the operational requirement. The systems and methods disclosed herein also include identifying a preparation zone for each geographic zone having an operational requirement and operating the vehicle through the preparation zone to ensure the battery system achieves the minimum SoC prior to entering the geographic zone having the operational requirement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Moustapha Diab, Ryan Wostarek, William Clements
  • Publication number: 20240048883
    Abstract: An assembly including a speaker and a stand. The speaker including a speaker housing, speaker components supported in the speaker housing and operable to produce and audio output, and a rechargeable power source operable to power the speaker components. The stand being operable to support the speaker, the stand including a stand housing and a stand electrical circuit connectable to an external power source. The speaker and the stand are operable to perform a charging operation, the charging operation including the speaker supported on the stand and power supplied to the rechargeable power source. During the charging operation, the speaker components are operable to produce the audio output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Kenneth Scott Hanna, Michael James Soetaert, Keith Scott Ruh, William Clement Kuru, Gregory de Swarte
  • Publication number: 20240034298
    Abstract: Systems and methods of providing traction assistance in a vehicle are disclosed that include determining whether a slip condition exists on a route of the vehicle based on vehicle data, external data, or a combination thereof, determining an electric drive powertrain configuration that includes a minimum state of charge (SoC) for a battery system of the vehicle based on the slip condition, and communicating the electric drive powertrain configuration to an electric drive powertrain controller, which operates the electric drive powertrain in accordance with the electric drive powertrain configuration to provide the minimum SoC to the battery system prior to the vehicle travelling over a portion of the route where the slip condition exists.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: WILLIAM CLEMENTS, MOUSTAPHA DIAB
  • Patent number: 11832042
    Abstract: An assembly may include a speaker supportable for movement relative to a reference external to the speaker and a speaker housing supporting speaker components operable to produce an audio output. A sensor is operable to sense a direction of movement of the speaker during movement of the speaker relative to the reference. Control components are operable to control the speaker components based on the direction of movement of the speaker relative to the reference. When the speaker is sensed to be moving in a first direction relative to the reference, an operational characteristic of the speaker components is controlled to increase or advance during movement in the first direction. When the speaker is sensed to be moving in a second direction relative to the reference different from the first direction, the operational characteristic of the speaker components is controlled to decrease or retreat during movement in the second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Kenneth Scott Hanna, Michael James Soetaert, Keith Scott Ruh, William Clement Kuru, Gregory de Swarte
  • Patent number: 11769113
    Abstract: Disclosed is a social networking system which provides personal pages for users and enables other users to modify the personal page of a given user. Generally, a given webpage is enabled to be collaboratively modified and edited by multiple users. In some embodiments, the owner of the personal page approves the trusted users and may define one or more rules that automatically define a trusted user. In some embodiments, rules for modifying/editing a social webpage may specify the type of operations users can perform on the page and may specify one or more potential target actions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Slack Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: William Clement Aldrich, Ryo Chijiiwa, Vu Hao Thi Truong, Michael Speiser
  • Patent number: 11746354
    Abstract: Compounds and related reagents, systems, methods, and compositions for increasing the frequency of homology directed repair (HDR) of target genomic sites with genome editing molecules are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: INARI AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Erik William Clement, Yajie Niu, Hannah Pham
  • Patent number: 11718845
    Abstract: Plant cell cultures as well as related methods, systems, and compositions for increasing the frequency and efficiency of plant genome editing are provided. Various plant cell growth conditions and/or treatments where such increases in gene editing frequencies are obtained are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: INARI AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Erik William Clement, Yajie Niu, Frank Anthony Skraly
  • Publication number: 20230193303
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and compositions for providing improvements in plant gene-editing efficiency are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2023
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Erik William Clement, Yajie Niu, Hannah Pham
  • Publication number: 20230166686
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a seat belt retainer for a vehicle, the retainer comprising a body having an opening, the body being configured for attachment to a support. An actuator is mounted within the opening, the actuator being moveable within the opening for actuating a seat latch mechanism. A guide is supported by the body, the guide defining an at least partial aperture for receiving a seat belt therethrough. The actuator and the guide are at least partly aligned along the longitudinal axis of the seat belt passing through the aperture, in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2021
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Inventors: Zafer OZCAN, William CLEMENTS, Mark LAMBERT
  • Patent number: 11634722
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and compositions that provide for increased frequencies of plant gene editing in comparison to controls are provided herein. Also disclosed are compositions that provide for editing target genes in plant cells. Systems for modification of a plant genome and/or target plant gene are provided. Methods for modifying a plant cell genome or a target plant gene in a plant cell genome are also provided. Compositions, plant cell cultures, and/or reaction mixtures comprising plant cells, certain agents, and gene editing molecules are also provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: INARI AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Erik William Clement, Yajie Niu, Hannah Pham
  • Publication number: 20220284397
    Abstract: Disclosed is a social networking system which provides personal pages for users and enables other users to modify the personal page of a given user. Generally, a given webpage is enabled to be collaboratively modified and edited by multiple users. In some embodiments, the owner of the personal page approves the trusted users and may define one or more rules that automatically define a trusted user. In some embodiments, rules for modifying/editing a social webpage may specify the type of operations users can perform on the page and may specify one or more potential target actions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: William Clement Aldrich, Ryo Chijiiwa, Vu Hao Thi Truong, Michael Speiser
  • Patent number: 11373144
    Abstract: Disclosed is a social networking system which provides personal pages for users and enables other users to modify the personal page of a given user. Generally, a given webpage is enabled to be collaboratively modified and edited by multiple users. In some embodiments, the owner of the personal page approves the trusted users and may define one or more rules that automatically define a trusted user. In some embodiments, rules for modifying/editing a social webpage may specify the type of operations users can perform on the page and may specify one or more potential target actions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Slack Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: William Clement Aldrich, Ryo Chijiiwa, Vu Hao Thi Truong, Michael Speiser
  • Publication number: 20220170034
    Abstract: Compounds and related reagents, systems, methods, and compositions for increasing the frequency of homology directed repair (HDR) of target genomic sites with genome editing molecules are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2020
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Erik William Clement, Yajie Niu, Hannah Pham
  • Publication number: 20220038802
    Abstract: An assembly may include a speaker supportable for movement relative to a reference external to the speaker and a speaker housing supporting speaker components operable to produce an audio output. A sensor is operable to sense a direction of movement of the speaker during movement of the speaker relative to the reference. Control components are operable to control the speaker components based on the direction of movement of the speaker relative to the reference. When the speaker is sensed to be moving in a first direction relative to the reference, an operational characteristic of the speaker components is controlled to increase or advance during movement in the first direction. When the speaker is sensed to be moving in a second direction relative to the reference different from the first direction, the operational characteristic of the speaker components is controlled to decrease or retreat during movement in the second direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventors: Kenneth Scott Hanna, Michael James Soetaert, Keith Scott Ruh, William Clement Kuru, Gregory de Swarte
  • Publication number: 20220002706
    Abstract: Plant cell cultures as well as related methods, systems, and compositions for increasing the frequency and efficiency of plant genome editing are provided. Various plant cell growth conditions and/or treatments where such increases in gene editing frequencies are obtained are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: Erik William Clement, Yajie Niu, Frank Anthony Skraly
  • Publication number: 20210363536
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and compositions that provide for increased frequencies of plant gene editing in comparison to controls are provided herein. Also disclosed are compositions that provide for editing target genes in plant cells. Systems for modification of a plant genome and/or target plant gene are provided. Methods for modifying a plant cell genome or a target plant gene in a plant cell genome are also provided. Compositions, plant cell cultures, and/or reaction mixtures comprising plant cells, certain agents, and gene editing molecules are also provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2019
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Erik William CLEMENT, Yajie NIU, Hannah PHAM
  • Patent number: 11178475
    Abstract: An assembly may include a speaker supportable for movement relative to a reference external to the speaker and a speaker housing supporting speaker components operable to produce an audio output. A sensor is operable to sense a direction of movement of the speaker during movement of the speaker relative to the reference. Control components are operable to control the speaker components based on the direction of movement of the speaker relative to the reference. When the speaker is sensed to be moving in a first direction relative to the reference, an operational characteristic of the speaker components is controlled to increase or advance during movement in the first direction. When the speaker is sensed to be moving in a second direction relative to the reference different from the first direction, the operational characteristic of the speaker components is controlled to decrease or retreat during movement in the second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Kenneth Scott Hanna, Michael James Soetaert, Keith Scott Ruh, William Clement Kuru, Gregory de Swarte
  • Patent number: 11168319
    Abstract: Plant cell cultures as well as related methods, systems, and compositions for increasing the frequency and efficiency of plant genome editing are provided. Various plant cell growth conditions and/or treatments where such increases in gene editing frequencies are obtained are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: INARI AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Erik William Clement, Yajie Niu, Frank Anthony Skraly
  • Patent number: 11120400
    Abstract: Disclosed is a social networking system which provides personal pages for users and enables other users to modify the personal page of a given user. Generally, a given webpage is enabled to be collaboratively modified and edited by multiple users. In some embodiments, the owner of the personal page approves the trusted users and may define one or more rules that automatically define a trusted user. In some embodiments, rules for modifying/editing a social webpage may specify the type of operations users can perform on the page and may specify one or more potential target actions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Slack Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: William Clement Aldrich, Ryo Chijiiwa, Vu Hao Thi Truong, Michael Speiser