Patents by Inventor William D. Price

William D. Price 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: 20020120607
    Abstract: The present invention effectively transforms any broadband-connected computer into a DNS addressable information publisher. The invention inverts the current server-centric web-publishing model and extends the reach of the DNS system to any user accessing the Internet. Subscribers may directly serve content from their own computers to requesting users accessing websites of the subscribers using a standard web browser interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2001
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Applicant: LUMENATI, INC.
    Inventors: William D. Price, Terence R. Sheehy, Graham P. Churchley, Andrew D. Farlie, Richard J. Walker, Huzefa Karachiwala, Cristian Alzati
  • Patent number: 6416221
    Abstract: A reclosable thermoplastic bag having an offset fastener. The bag includes first and second sidewalls, each having a top, a bottom and two opposing side edges, the first and second sidewalls being attached together along the respective bottom and side edges; an inwardly folded top pleat positioned across the first sidewall; a reclosable fastener having at least two cooperating closure members, one closure member being positioned proximate to the top of the first sidewall above the pleat, the other closure member being positioned proximate to the top of the second sidewall, such that when the bag is filled and closed, the reclosable fastener is offset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson Home Storage, Inc.
    Inventor: William D. Price
  • Patent number: 6371643
    Abstract: The present invention provides a freezer bag comprising a multi-layered bag having at least one liner film and an outer support bag. The liner film(s) have a first sidewall and a second sidewall attached along respective lateral edges forming edge seals, each sidewall having a top edge, the outer support bag having two sidewalls attached together along respective lateral edges forming edge seals, each sidewall having top edges defining the opening to the multi-layered bag and the support bag having a folded edge defining the bottom of the multi-layered bag, the top edge of at least one liner film being attached to an inner surface of the respective sidewall of the support bag wherein the liner film(s) are thermoplastic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson Home Storage, Inc.
    Inventors: Zain E. M. Saad, David A. Smith, William D. Price, Richard Dawkins, Lawrence C. Stanos
  • Publication number: 20020015540
    Abstract: A multicompartment reclosable thermoplastic bag having at least two compartments is disclosed. Each compartment has a top, a bottom, side edges, and two opposing sidewalls joined at the side edges and the bottom. Each compartment has a closure across the top thereof, which are arranged back-to-back and aligned such that the center points of each closure are less than ½ inch (1.27 cm) away from each other. The compartments are attached together proximate the tops of the compartments, and the bottoms of the compartments are free from being attached to each other. A process for making the bag is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2001
    Publication date: February 7, 2002
    Inventors: William D. Price, Michael J. Colucci, Jose Porchia
  • Publication number: 20010043763
    Abstract: The present invention provides a freezer bag comprising a multi-layered bag having at least one liner film and an outer support bag. The liner film(s) have a first sidewall and a second sidewall attached along respective lateral edges forming edge seals, each sidewall having a top edge, the outer support bag having two sidewalls attached together along respective lateral edges forming edge seals, each sidewall having top edges defining the opening to the multi-layered bag and the support bag having a folded edge defining the bottom of the multi-layered bag, the top edge of at least one liner film being attached to an inner surface of the respective sidewall of the support bag wherein the liner film(s) are thermoplastic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 1999
    Publication date: November 22, 2001
    Inventors: ZAIN E. M. SAAD, DAVID A. SMITH, WILLIAM D. PRICE, RICHARD DAWKINS, LAWRENCE C. STANOS
  • Publication number: 20010012414
    Abstract: A reclosable thermoplastic bag having an offset fastener. The bag includes first and second sidewalls, each having a top, a bottom and two opposing side edges, the first and second sidewalls being attached together along the respective bottom and side edges; an inwardly folded top pleat positioned across the first sidewall; a reclosable fastener having at least two cooperating closure members, one closure member being positioned proximate to the top of the first sidewall above the pleat, the other closure member being positioned proximate to the top of the second sidewall, such that when the bag is filled and closed, the reclosable fastener is offset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2000
    Publication date: August 9, 2001
    Applicant: S.C. Johnson Home Storage Inc.
    Inventor: William D. Price
  • Patent number: 6234675
    Abstract: A multicompartment reclosable thermoplastic bag having at least two compartments is disclosed. Each compartment has a top, a bottom, side edges, and two opposing sidewalls joined at the side edges and the bottom. Each compartment has a closure across the top thereof, which are arranged back-to-back and aligned such that the center points of each closure are less than ½ inch (1.27 cm) away from each other. The compartments are attached together proximate the tops of the compartments, and the bottoms of the compartments are free from being attached to each other. A process for making the bag is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson Home Storage, Inc.
    Inventors: Zain E. M. Saad, Michael J. Colucci, Richard Dawkins, William D. Price
  • Patent number: 6213641
    Abstract: A reclosable thermoplastic bag having an offset fastener. The bag includes first and second sidewalls, each having a top, a bottom and two opposing side edges, the first and second sidewalls being attached together along the respective bottom and side edges; an inwardly folded top pleat positioned across the first sidewall; a reclosable fastener having at least two cooperating closure members, one closure member being positioned proximate to the top of the first sidewall above the pleat, the other closure member being positioned proximate to the top of the second sidewall, such that when the bag is filled and closed, the reclosable fastener is offset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson Home Storage, Inc.
    Inventor: William D. Price
  • Patent number: 5511579
    Abstract: The present invention is a water conservation system that provides instant hot water at a user's sink. The system includes a backflow line positioned between the cold water line and a thermal switch. A check valve is placed in the backflow line to prevent hot water from entering the cold water supply. A thermal switch that contacts the flow of water is used to give a more accurate measurement of the hot water temperature. This system prevents large quantities of warm water from being pumped into the cold water supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 30, 1996
    Inventor: William D. Price
  • Patent number: 5445865
    Abstract: Free edge-sealed film articles and a method for making such, wherein the articles comprise a plurality of film portions and contain a free edge-seal between two of such portions, with one or both of the two free edge-sealed portions consisting essentially of a plurality of layers of diverse thermoplastic materials which are so ordered that on sealing the two portions together, the layered film portion is curled toward the other of the two free edge-sealed portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 29, 1995
    Assignee: Dowbrands
    Inventors: Burdette W. Miller, John O. McCree, William D. Price
  • Patent number: 5416945
    Abstract: A sponge mop that comprises a backing plate upon which both a sponge and a scrubber strip have been mounted so as to expose an edge of said backing plate for use as a cleaning tool. Said backing plate may be heated and thereafter said sponge may be heat fused to said backing plate and said scrubber strip may be heat fused to said backing plate in perpendicular fashion to said sponge so as to expose an edge of said backing plate for use as a cleaning tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1995
    Assignee: Royal Maid Association for the Blind, Inc.
    Inventor: William D. Price
  • Patent number: 5292392
    Abstract: Free edge-sealed film articles and a method for making such, wherein the articles comprise a plurality of film portions and contain a free edge-seal between two of such portions, with one or both of the two free edge-sealed portions consisting essentially of a plurality of layers of diverse thermoplastic materials which are so ordered that on sealing the two portions together, the ordered layered film portion is curled toward the other of the two free edge-sealed portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 8, 1994
    Assignee: Dowbrands Inc.
    Inventors: Burdette W. Miller, John O. McCree, William D. Price
  • Patent number: D465306
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Inventor: William D. Price