Patents by Inventor William Collins

William Collins 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: 20150033796
    Abstract: A device and method for stamping or extruding molten glass sheet material into discrete glass parts defined by the shape of a metal or ceramic die may use force applied through one or more metal or ceramic punches to form precisely shaped glass parts. A molten glass sheet material may be positioned over the die and under the punches for processing. The molten glass material may be pushed through the die using, for example, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and/or manual force to create a shearing action. The resulting glass part(s) may be subsequently moved to an annealing leer for controlled cooling while the residual sheet material may be gathered for recycling. Parts created with this method may be arranged into assemblies to combine colors for decorative effect, and reheated to unify them into a single solid piece comprised of an assembly of formerly discrete glass parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: Oregon Mosaics Company
    Inventor: William Collins
  • Publication number: 20150033709
    Abstract: A system and a method of operating the system are presented. The system includes a first sensor, a second sensor and a catalyst. The catalyst is located between the first sensor and the second sensor in the path of an exhaust stream from an engine. The first sensor and the second sensors include noble metal electrodes, and are configured to measure concentration of a gaseous species and produce first and second sensor signals respectively. The system further includes a sulfur detector that is configured to receive the first and second signals, and configured to determine a sulfur concentration in the exhaust stream with a lambda value less than 1. The sulfur detector is configured to detect the concentration of sulfur by performing a calculation involving the first and second sensor signals; and by producing an output signal based on the determined sulfur concentration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Daniel George Norton, William Collins Vining, Dennis John Spaulding
  • Publication number: 20140318726
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a dispersible nonwoven fabric comprising pulp and solvent spun cellulosic fibers, characterized in that the solvent spun cellulosic fibers are fibrillated. Furthermore the invention concerns the use of the fabric in dry wipes and wet wipes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2012
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventors: Geoffrey Williams Collins, Andrew Peter Slater, Shayda Rahbaran
  • Publication number: 20140216239
    Abstract: A barrier formed from a plurality of identical modular units that have an essentially planar front panel and triangular shaped top and bottom plates extending rearward from the front panel. Adjacent units are interconnected to one another at their terminal vertices by a square tubular member. A square shaped opening is formed approximately centrally through each of the triangular shaped plates. In addition, elongated linkages may be provided at about the midpoint of each side edge for purposes of interconnecting units that are positioned adjacent to another unit so as to assist in the formation of the overall barrier. The linkages provide pivotal movement between adjacent barriers through a range of angles from about 90 degrees (to provide a corner arrangement) to 180 degrees (to provide a straight wall arrangement).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: DEFENSHIELD, INC.
    Inventors: WIlliam Collins White, Jordan William Settle
  • Patent number: 8782150
    Abstract: A method and device is provided for platform independent device communication by detecting a request at a processor-based device to perform a function, determining an external device corresponding to the request, retrieving a tag for the external device for performing a function corresponding to the request and generating a message implemented in XMPP, having embedded therein the tag, wherein the tag is essential at the external device for performing the function corresponding to the request. Receiving the message at a device, determining whether the message comprises a device message, retrieving a tag included in the message, wherein the tag corresponds to an executable command to perform a function and executing the tag to perform the function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Nobukazu Sugiyama, Srivastava Nanduri, Andy Nguyen, Kai Liu, Lobrenzo Wingo, Jeffrey Tang, Aran Sadja, Ludovic Douillet, William Collins
  • Patent number: 8726780
    Abstract: A barrier formed from a plurality of identical modular units that have an essentially planar front panel and triangular shaped top and bottom plates extending rearward from the front panel. Adjacent units are interconnected to one another at their terminal vertices by a square tubular member. A square shaped opening is formed approximately centrally through each of the triangular shaped plates. In addition, elongated linkages may be provided at about the midpoint of each side edge for purposes of interconnecting units that are positioned adjacent to another unit so as to assist in the formation of the overall barrier. The linkages provide pivotal movement between adjacent barriers through a range of angles from about 90 degrees (to provide a corner arrangement) to 180 degrees (to provide a straight wall arrangement).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Defenshield, Inc.
    Inventors: William Collins White, John P. Paraschos, John Kleniatis
  • Patent number: 8656821
    Abstract: A threat resistant access port is disclosed, including a resistant panel having an access aperture formed therein. A resistant cover is movably coupled to the panel, the cover being pivotally slideable relative to the panel so as to cover the aperture in a closed position and to uncover the aperture in an open position. The resistant cover comprises an outer member, the outer member being threat resistant and located proximate an outer side of the panel. The resistant cover further comprises an inner member, the inner member coupled to the outer member and located proximate an inner side of the panel opposite the outer side of the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Defenshield, Inc.
    Inventors: William Collins White, John Kleniatis, Matthew McAllister
  • Patent number: 8590439
    Abstract: A barrier that includes attack resistant pane(s) (see DEFINITIONS section). In this way, a person behind the barrier can be protected when they are outside. More specifically, the person behind the barrier is protected, at least to some extent, from both: (i) vehicular attacks; and (ii) blast (for example, bombs) and/or ballistic (for example, bullet) attacks. Also, the protected person can see what is happening across the barrier because of the attack-resistant pane(s). Also, if the barrier is unanchored then it can be moved from place to place, for example, by heavy equipment, so that the same barrier can be re-deployed at different outdoor locations (or indoor locations) on an as-needed basis. Preferably, the barrier also includes framing pieces that secure the attack-resistant pane(s) to the body of the barrier, with the framing pieces being covered on one side by an attack-resistant material (preferably, hardened steel).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Defenshield, Inc.
    Inventors: William Collins White, John Kleniatis
  • Patent number: 8371207
    Abstract: A barrier that includes attack resistant pane(s) (see DEFINITIONS section). In this way, a person behind the barrier can be protected when they are outside. More specifically, the person behind the barrier is protected, at least to some extent, from both: (i) vehicular attacks; and (ii) blast (for example, bombs) and/or ballistic (for example, bullet) attacks. Also, the protected person can see what is happening across the barrier because of the attack-resistant pane(s). Also, if the barrier is unanchored then it can be moved from place to place, for example, by heavy equipment, so that the same barrier can be re-deployed at different outdoor locations (or indoor locations) on an as-needed basis. Preferably, the barrier also includes framing pieces that secure the attack-resistant pane(s) to the body of the barrier, with the framing pieces being covered on one side by an attack-resistant material (preferably, hardened steel).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Defenshield, Inc.
    Inventors: William Collins White, John Kleniatis
  • Publication number: 20130024781
    Abstract: An electronic device designed for electronic messaging is configured to provide multiple options for including content into an electrical communication. For example, the device can provide content including one or combinations of letters, numbers, audio, video, graphics such as pictures, icons, or emoticons. The user of such an electronic communication device can select certain input options on a user interface to select from among various types of content to include in an electronic communication. The content from which the user may choose can be updated and changed on a periodic basis through communication between the user's electronic communication device and a central computing device. The central computing device can be controlled by a manufacturer of the computing device, a communication service provider, the user, or other third party to periodically change the messaging content options for a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicant: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ludovic Douillet, Nobukazu Sugiyama, William Collins, Jeffrey Tang
  • Publication number: 20120291619
    Abstract: A barrier formed from a plurality of identical modular units that have an essentially planar front panel and triangular shaped top and bottom plates extending rearward from the front panel. Adjacent units are interconnected to one another at their terminal vertices by a square tubular member. A square shaped opening is formed approximately centrally through each of the triangular shaped plates. In addition, elongated linkages may be provided at about the midpoint of each side edge for purposes of interconnecting units that are positioned adjacent to another unit so as to assist in the formation of the overall barrier. The linkages provide pivotal movement between adjacent barriers through a range of angles from about 90 degrees (to provide a corner arrangement) to 180 degrees (to provide a straight wall arrangement).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: DEFENSHIELD, INC
    Inventors: William Collins White, John P. Paraschos, John Kleniatis
  • Patent number: 8291657
    Abstract: An attack-resistant window assembly that can be easily maintained without requiring the use of tools. The attack-resistant window assembly includes a slidable plate for securing the attack-resistant pane into the window assembly. The window assembly also has ballistic-resistant armor around the peripheral sides of the ballistic-resistant pane to prevent bullets from exiting the peripheral sides of the ballistic-resistant pane and coming into the space on the protected side of the window assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Defenshield, Inc.
    Inventor: William Collins White
  • Publication number: 20120159881
    Abstract: An attack-resistant window assembly that can be easily maintained without requiring the use of tools. The attack-resistant window assembly includes a slidable plate for securing the attack-resistant pane into the window assembly. The window assembly also has ballistic-resistant armor around the peripheral sides of the ballistic-resistant pane to prevent bullets from exiting the peripheral sides of the ballistic-resistant pane and coming into the space on the protected side of the window assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2008
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: DEFENSHIELD, INC.
    Inventor: William Collins White
  • Publication number: 20120117168
    Abstract: A method and device is provided for platform independent device communication by detecting a request at a processor-based device to perform a function, determining an external device corresponding to the request, retrieving a tag for the external device for performing a function corresponding to the request and generating a message implemented in XMPP, having embedded therein the tag, wherein the tag is essential at the external device for performing the function corresponding to the request. Receiving the message at a device, determining whether the message comprises a device message, retrieving a tag included in the message, wherein the tag corresponds to an executable command to perform a function and executing the tag to perform the function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: SONY CORPORATION, A JAPANESE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Nobukazu Sugiyama, Srivastava Nanduri, Andy Nguyen, Kai Liu, Lobrenzo Wingo, Jeffrey Tang, Aran Sadja, Ludovic Douillet, William Collins
  • Publication number: 20120082740
    Abstract: Methods for increasing the levels of avenanthramides in oats through false malting is disclosed. Oats are first subject to induction or enhancement of a secondary dormancy, and then malted for up to 5 days at an elevated temperature. The malted but not germinated oats are then dried and used as is, or further processed or milled to produce food, feed, nutraceutical or personal care products and ingredients. Methods are also provided for rendering non-dormant oats dormant and thus suitable for false malting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA AS REPRESENTED BY THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE
    Inventors: Frank William Collins, Vernon Douglas Burrows
  • Publication number: 20110274486
    Abstract: A barrier that includes attack resistant pane(s) (see DEFINITIONS section). In this way, a person behind the barrier can be protected when they are outside. More specifically, the person behind the barrier is protected, at least to some extent, from both: (i) vehicular attacks; and (ii) blast (for example, bombs) and/or ballistic (for example, bullet) attacks. Also, the protected person can see what is happening across the barrier because of the attack-resistant pane(s). Also, if the barrier is unanchored then it can be moved from place to place, for example, by heavy equipment, so that the same barrier can be re-deployed at different outdoor locations (or indoor locations) on an as-needed basis. Preferably, the barrier also includes framing pieces that secure the attack-resistant pane(s) to the body of the barrier, with the framing pieces being covered on one side by an attack-resistant material (preferably, hardened steel).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicant: DEFENSHIELD, INC.
    Inventors: William Collins White, John Kleniatis
  • Patent number: 8001880
    Abstract: A barrier that includes attack resistant pane(s) (see DEFINITIONS section). In this way, a person behind the barrier can be protected when they are outside. More specifically, the person behind the barrier is protected, at least to some extent, from both: (i) vehicular attacks; and (ii) blast (for example, bombs) and/or ballistic (for example, bullet) attacks. Also, the protected person can see what is happening across the barrier because of the attack-resistant pane(s). Also, if the barrier is unanchored then it can be moved from place to place, for example, by heavy equipment, so that the same barrier can be re-deployed at different outdoor locations (or indoor locations) on an as-needed basis. Preferably, the barrier also includes framing pieces that secure the attack-resistant pane(s) to the body of the barrier, with the framing pieces being covered on one side by an attack-resistant material (preferably, hardened steel).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Defenshield, Inc.
    Inventors: William Collins White, John Kleniatis
  • Patent number: 7689571
    Abstract: A method for optimizing the construction of a KStore includes providing a data set having a plurality of records with a plurality of fields, providing an optimization structure from a sample of the data set and analyzing the optimization structure to determine a field order for the records contained in the data set. A KStore is provided from the data set in accordance with the field order. The sample of the data set can include the entire data set, a random sample of the data set or a predetermined number of records from the data set. The data set has an initial order having earlier records and later records and the sample can include a plurality of the earlier records. The sample of the data set includes a user determined number of records from the data set. The optimization structure can be a KStore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Unisys Corporation
    Inventors: Jane Campbell Mazzagatti, Timothy William Collins, Steven L. Rajcan
  • Publication number: 20090259566
    Abstract: A process for distributing information and processing results for an airgun shooting sport with geographically diverse participants may include receiving registration data from a user, distributing course-of-fire data, and receiving a metric from the user. The course-of-fire data may define at least one parameter of a shooting sport match. The user may record an overall elapsed time associated with shooting targets specified in the course-of-fire data and send this score to a server. The server may rank order the scoring data, providing a benchmark for competition among the geographically diverse users. Furthermore, the server may distribute a rule-set to the user. The rule set may define the real-life, physical activity and the rule-set may require a standard item for participation. For example, the standard item may include the disclosed foam airgun target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Applicant: Action Airgun LLC
    Inventors: William Collins White, III, John Thomas Ebensperger
  • Patent number: D672474
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Defenshield, Inc.
    Inventors: William Collins White, John P. Paraschos, John Kleniatis