Patents by Inventor William Daniels

William Daniels 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).

  • Patent number: 12262786
    Abstract: Systems and methods of manufacturing a shoe outsole are provided wherein at least a portion of the resulting shoe outsole includes embedded particles. An example method includes applying adhesive to at least one region of the shoe outsole, depositing selected particles onto the adhesive to provide the shoe outsole with a first coat of particles, and at least partially curing the adhesive. The method continues by applying additional adhesive over the first coat of particles, depositing additional particles onto the adhesive to provide the shoe outsole with a second coat of particles, and at least partially curing the subsequent application of adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: The Topline Corporation
    Inventor: Paul William Daniels
  • Publication number: 20250069086
    Abstract: A method for enhancing agent-customer interactions in a digital engagement service is provided. The method includes receiving a customer's communication request and initiating an asynchronous process to generate a customer profile summary using a customer identifier. This involves querying a customer data platform (CDP) for customer traits and event data, and creating a prompt for a large language model (LLM) to produce a concise customer profile summary. The summary, stored in a data store, is presented to an available agent through a user interface alongside an invitation to accept the incoming communication request. This streamlined approach equips agents with relevant customer insights promptly, improving service quality and response times.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Inventors: Athanasios Dimitrios Sotiriou, Rakesh Bhatia, William Daniels, Kevin King, Aymen Naim, Ruma Nair, Kanish Manuja, Norman Shaukat
  • Patent number: 11817173
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein that implement and utilize temporal state machines and other temporal computational/memory circuits. For example, a temporal state machine is provided that comprises a temporal computational unit comprising at least one circuit to perform a time-domain operation, and a temporal memory unit. Both the temporal computational unit and temporal memory unit can operate using solely, or partially, time-encoded wavefronts. The computation unit accesses time-encoded wavefronts from the memory and can output and write time-encoded wavefronts back to the memory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignees: UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK, GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE
    Inventors: Advait Madhavan, Matthew William Daniels, Mark David Stiles
  • Publication number: 20230232942
    Abstract: Systems and methods of manufacturing a shoe outsole are provided wherein at least a portion of the resulting shoe outsole includes embedded particles. An example method includes applying adhesive to at least one region of the shoe outsole, depositing selected particles onto the adhesive to provide the shoe outsole with a first coat of particles, and at least partially curing the adhesive. The method continues by applying additional adhesive over the first coat of particles, depositing additional particles onto the adhesive to provide the shoe outsole with a second coat of particles, and at least partially curing the subsequent application of adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventor: Paul William Daniels
  • Patent number: 11651231
    Abstract: A quasi-systolic array includes: a primary quasi-systolic processor; an edge row bank and edge column bank of edge quasi-systolic processors; and an interior bank of interior quasi-systolic processors. The primary quasi-systolic processor, edge quasi-systolic processor, and interior quasi-systolic processor independently include a quasi-systolic processor and are disposed and electrically connected in rows and columns in the quasi-systolic array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE
    Inventors: Brian Douglas Hoskins, Mark David Stiles, Matthew William Daniels, Advait Madhavan, Gina Cristina Adam
  • Patent number: 11612214
    Abstract: Systems and methods of manufacturing a shoe outsole are provided wherein at least a portion of the resulting shoe outsole includes embedded particles. An example method includes applying adhesive to at least one region of the shoe outsole, depositing selected particles onto the adhesive to provide the shoe outsole with a first coat of particles, and at least partially curing the adhesive. The method continues by applying additional adhesive over the first coat of particles, depositing additional particles onto the adhesive to provide the shoe outsole with a second coat of particles, and at least partially curing the subsequent application of adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: The Topline Corporation
    Inventor: Paul William Daniels
  • Patent number: 11499278
    Abstract: A method of resurfacing a length of roadway or other paved surface having markers thereon includes covering the markers with respective marker covers, applying a coating material to the road and the marker covers, then removing the covers. The marker covers mask the markers from the coating material. An inside dimension of the marker covers should approximate the widest outside dimension of the markers. The inside height of the marker cover can be higher than the height the marker extends over the surface. The cover should rest on the surface and not on the marker, for preferred masking and stability. The weight and shape of the covers should permit them to stay in place despite various disrupting forces. After coating, the covers can be removed or crushed in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: REAGENT CHEMICAL & RESEARCH, INC.
    Inventor: William Daniels
  • Publication number: 20220108736
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein that implement and utilize temporal state machines and other temporal computational/memory circuits. For example, a temporal state machine is provided that comprises a temporal computational unit comprising at least one circuit to perform a time-domain operation, and a temporal memory unit. Both the temporal computational unit and temporal memory unit can operate using solely, or partially, time-encoded wavefronts. The computation unit accesses time-encoded wavefronts from the memory and can output and write time-encoded wavefronts back to the memory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2021
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Inventors: Advait MADHAVAN, Matthew William DANIELS, Mark David STILES
  • Publication number: 20210169175
    Abstract: Systems and methods of manufacturing a shoe outsole are provided wherein at least a portion of the resulting shoe outsole includes embedded particles. An example method includes applying adhesive to at least one region of the shoe outsole, depositing selected particles onto the adhesive to provide the shoe outsole with a first coat of particles, and at least partially curing the adhesive. The method continues by applying additional adhesive over the first coat of particles, depositing additional particles onto the adhesive to provide the shoe outsole with a second coat of particles, and at least partially curing the subsequent application of adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2021
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventor: Paul William Daniels
  • Patent number: 10945490
    Abstract: Systems and methods of manufacturing a shoe outsole are provided wherein at least a portion of the resulting shoe outsole includes embedded particles. An example method includes applying adhesive to at least one region of the shoe outsole, depositing selected particles onto the adhesive to provide the shoe outsole with a first coat of particles, and at least partially curing the adhesive. The method continues by applying additional adhesive over the first coat of particles, depositing additional particles onto the adhesive to provide the shoe outsole with a second coat of particles, and at least partially curing the subsequent application of adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: The Topline Corporation
    Inventor: Paul William Daniels
  • Publication number: 20200367648
    Abstract: A drawer slide assembly for use with a domestic home appliance having a main body and a drawer. The assembly includes a slide bracket configured to be non-movably attached to the main body, the slide bracket having a first engagement portion; a slide having a first part having a second engagement portion, the first part being attached to the slide bracket by the second engagement portion slidably engaging the first engagement portion, and a second part configured to be non-movably attached to the drawer such that the second part is positionally fixed relative to the drawer; and a slide retainer attached to the slide bracket and preventing the second part of the slide from moving.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Nicholas Ciampi, William Daniels, Norman Sewell, Troy Wilson
  • Publication number: 20200279169
    Abstract: A quasi-systolic array includes: a primary quasi-systolic processor; an edge row bank and edge column bank of edge quasi-systolic processors; and an interior bank of interior quasi-systolic processors. The primary quasi-systolic processor, edge quasi-systolic processor, and interior quasi-systolic processor independently include a quasi-systolic processor and are disposed and electrically connected in rows and columns in the quasi-systolic array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2020
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Inventors: Brian Douglas Hoskins, Mark David Stiles, Matthew William Daniels, Advait Madhavan, Gina Cristina Adam
  • Publication number: 20200263373
    Abstract: A method of resurfacing a length of roadway or other paved surface having markers thereon includes covering the markers with respective marker covers, applying a coating material to the road and the marker covers, then removing the covers. The marker covers mask the markers from the coating material. An inside dimension of the marker covers should approximate the widest outside dimension of the markers. The inside height of the marker cover can be higher than the height the marker extends over the surface. The cover should rest on the surface and not on the marker, for preferred masking and stability. The weight and shape of the covers should permit them to stay in place despite various disrupting forces. After coating, the covers can be removed or crushed in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Applicant: REAGENT CHEMICAL & RESEARCH, INC
    Inventor: William Daniels
  • Publication number: 20190133253
    Abstract: Systems and methods of manufacturing a shoe outsole are provided wherein at least a portion of the resulting shoe outsole includes embedded particles. An example method includes applying adhesive to at least one region of the shoe outsole, depositing selected particles onto the adhesive to provide the shoe outsole with a first coat of particles, and at least partially curing the adhesive. The method continues by applying additional adhesive over the first coat of particles, depositing additional particles onto the adhesive to provide the shoe outsole with a second coat of particles, and at least partially curing the subsequent application of adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2019
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventor: Paul William Daniels
  • Patent number: 10172421
    Abstract: Systems and methods of manufacturing a shoe outsole are provided wherein at least a portion of the resulting shoe outsole includes embedded particles. An example method includes applying adhesive to at least one region of the shoe outsole, depositing selected particles onto the adhesive to provide the shoe outsole with a first coat of particles, and at least partially curing the adhesive. The method continues by applying additional adhesive over the first coat of particles, depositing additional particles onto the adhesive to provide the shoe outsole with a second coat of particles, and at least partially curing the subsequent application of adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: The Topline Corporation
    Inventor: Paul William Daniels
  • Publication number: 20180103720
    Abstract: Systems and methods of manufacturing a shoe outsole are provided wherein at least a portion of the resulting shoe outsole includes embedded particles. An example method includes applying adhesive to at least one region of the shoe outsole, depositing selected particles onto the adhesive to provide the shoe outsole with a first coat of particles, and at least partially curing the adhesive. The method continues by applying additional adhesive over the first coat of particles, depositing additional particles onto the adhesive to provide the shoe outsole with a second coat of particles, and at least partially curing the subsequent application of adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2017
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Inventor: Paul William Daniels
  • Patent number: 9795185
    Abstract: Systems and methods of manufacturing a shoe outsole are provided wherein at least a portion of the resulting shoe outsole includes embedded particles. An example method includes applying adhesive to at least one region of the shoe outsole, depositing selected particles onto the adhesive to provide the shoe outsole with a first coat of particles, and at least partially curing the adhesive. The method continues by applying additional adhesive over the first coat of particles, depositing additional particles onto the adhesive to provide the shoe outsole with a second coat of particles, and at least partially curing the subsequent application of adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: The Topline Corporation
    Inventor: Paul William Daniels
  • Publication number: 20170135442
    Abstract: Systems and methods of manufacturing a shoe outsole are provided wherein at least a portion of the resulting shoe outsole includes embedded particles. An example method includes applying adhesive to at least one region of the shoe outsole, depositing selected particles onto the adhesive to provide the shoe outsole with a first coat of particles, and at least partially curing the adhesive. The method continues by applying additional adhesive over the first coat of particles, depositing additional particles onto the adhesive to provide the shoe outsole with a second coat of particles, and at least partially curing the subsequent application of adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2017
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventor: Paul William DANIELS
  • Patent number: 9591886
    Abstract: Systems and methods of manufacturing a shoe outsole are provided wherein at least a portion of the resulting shoe outsole includes embedded particles. An example method includes applying adhesive to at least one region of the shoe outsole, depositing selected particles onto the adhesive to provide the shoe outsole with a first coat of particles, and at least partially curing the adhesive. The method continues by applying additional adhesive over the first coat of particles, depositing additional particles onto the adhesive to provide the shoe outsole with a second coat of particles, and at least partially curing the subsequent application of adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: THE TOPLINE CORPORATION
    Inventor: Paul William Daniels
  • Publication number: 20140259802
    Abstract: Systems and methods of manufacturing a shoe outsole are provided wherein at least a portion of the resulting shoe outsole includes embedded particles. An example method includes applying adhesive to at least one region of the shoe outsole, depositing selected particles onto the adhesive to provide the shoe outsole with a first coat of particles, and at least partially curing the adhesive. The method continues by applying additional adhesive over the first coat of particles, depositing additional particles onto the adhesive to provide the shoe outsole with a second coat of particles, and at least partially curing the subsequent application of adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Paul William DANIELS