Patents by Inventor William Devine

William Devine 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: 11957169
    Abstract: Vapor provision apparatus including a reservoir housing defining a reservoir for liquid, a liquid transport element for transporting liquid from the reservoir to a vaporizer for vaporization and a channel for the liquid transport element, wherein the channel has a sidewall at least partly defined by a section of the reservoir housing; wherein the liquid transport element comprises a first portion arranged to deliver liquid to the vaporizer and a second portion extending along the channel, wherein the channel has a cross-section that corresponds with the cross-section of the second portion of the liquid transport element in the channel, and wherein the section of the reservoir housing that defines the sidewall of the channel has one or more openings to provide fluid communication between the liquid transport element in the channel and liquid in the reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: NICOVENTURES TRADING LIMITED
    Inventors: Mark Potter, Wade Tipton, William Harris, Christopher Rowe, James Davies, James Boonzaier, Conor Devine
  • Patent number: 11947778
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to navigating a collection of media items. In accordance with one embodiment, in response to receiving an input, a device displays a first view of a collection of media items, including concurrently displaying a representation of a first time period and a representation of a second time period. In accordance with a determination that a current time is associated with a first recurring temporal event: the representation of the first time period includes a first representative media item and the representation of the second time period includes a second representative media item. In accordance with a determination that the current time is associated with a second recurring temporal event, the representation of the first time period includes a third representative media item and the representation of the second time period includes a fourth representative media item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Graham R. Clarke, Simon Bovet, Eric M. G. Circlaeys, Richard R. Dellinger, Lynne Devine, Alan C. Dye, Daniel E. Gobera Rubalcava, Andreas Karlsson, Matthieu Lucas, Johnnie B. Manzari, Nicole R. Ryan, William A. Sorrentino, III, Andre Souza Dos Santos, Gregg Suzuki, Sergey Tatarchuk
  • Patent number: 11937646
    Abstract: A vapor provision system including a vapor generation chamber, a reservoir containing liquid, a vaporizer located in the vapor generation chamber and a liquid transport element arranged to transport liquid from the reservoir through an opening in a wall of the vapor generation chamber to the vaporizer, wherein the liquid transport element in the vapor generation chamber has a cross-sectional area which is greater than that of the opening, and wherein the liquid transport element in the vapor generation chamber abuts the wall surrounding the opening to help prevent leakage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: NICOVENTURES TRADING LIMITED
    Inventors: Mark Potter, Wade Tipton, William Harris, Christopher Rowe, James Davies, James Boonzaier, Conor Devine
  • Patent number: 11937637
    Abstract: An aerosol source for a vapor provision system includes a vapor-generating element; a reservoir for holding source liquid, the reservoir being bounded by a wall having an opening therein; and a liquid transport element including a first portion arranged to receive liquid from the reservoir via the opening, a second portion peripheral to the first portion, and a third portion arranged to deliver liquid from the first portion to the vapor-generating element; wherein at least part of the second portion is compressed against a section of the wall around the opening, in use, to provide a sealing effect around at least part of the first portion to promote movement of liquid towards the vapor-generating element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: NICOVENTURES TRADING LIMITED
    Inventors: Mark Potter, Wade Tipton, William Harris, Christopher Rowe, James Davies, James Boonzaier, Conor Devine
  • Publication number: 20230196563
    Abstract: An image processing method comprising: receiving MRI data representing a scan of an organ of a patient, the MRI data including multiecho data for a plurality of pixels; for each of a plurality of pixels of the MRI data: fitting the multiecho data to a simulated decay curve; calculating a tissue index based on at least one parameter of the simulated decay curve; and comparing the tissue index to a threshold to determine a tissue type; wherein each pixel of the multiecho data consists of 16 or fewer echoes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2021
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Shonit Punwani, David Atkinson, Yangcan Gong, William Devine, Daniel Crawford Alexander
  • Publication number: 20230179676
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for generating secondary notifications, the method including receiving a message; generating a primary notification of the message; updating a priority associated with the message; determining that the updated priority exceeds a threshold; and responsive to determining that the updated priority exceeds a threshold, generating a secondary notification, the secondary notification being distinct from the primary notification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: William Devine, Ellen Dunne, François Ok
  • Patent number: 10658822
    Abstract: A manipulator for separating sub-conductors in an energized single phase bundle includes a rigid support member and first and second actuators mounted on the support member, wherein each actuator is independently actuable of the other. Insulators are mounted on each actuator. A selectively releasable coupler is mounted on each insulator for selectively releasable coupling of each insulator to a corresponding sub-conductor. The actuators extend corresponding insulators independently of one another from the support member to thereby separate from each other by an optimized separation distance the distal ends of each insulator. When the corresponding sub-conductors of the single phase bundle are releasably coupled to the corresponding distal ends of the insulators the surge impedance loading of the single phase bundle may be improved by separation of the corresponding distal ends of the insulators and the sub-conductors by the optimized separation distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: Quanta Associates, L.P.
    Inventors: Clifford William Devine, Daniel Neil O'Connell
  • Patent number: 9932885
    Abstract: A turbocharger compressor housing is configured to allow a releasable fixed adjustment of a geometry of a compressor housing to increase at least one of responsiveness, efficiency or the ultimate power obtainable by a turbocharged system. Adjustability can be provided by an air intake pipe that is threadably connected with a central portion of the compressor housing to allow an air gap between the housing and the intake pipe to be adjusted to create an effect similar to adjusting the inducer area of a compressor wheel disposed in the housing, whereby power can be exchanged for efficiency and responsiveness. Set screws may be used to releasably fix the position of the intake pipe relative to the compressor housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Bullseye Power, LLC
    Inventor: William Devine
  • Publication number: 20150357802
    Abstract: A manipulator for separating sub-conductors in an energized single phase bundle includes a rigid support member and first and second actuators mounted on the support member, wherein each actuator is independently actuable of the other. Insulators are mounted on each actuator. A selectively releasable coupler is mounted on each insulator for selectively releasable coupling of each insulator to a corresponding sub-conductor. The actuators extend corresponding insulators independently of one another from the support member to thereby separate from each other by an optimized separation distance the distal ends of each insulator. When the corresponding sub-conductors of the single phase bundle are releasably coupled to the corresponding distal ends of the insulators the surge impedance loading of the single phase bundle may be improved by separation of the corresponding distal ends of the insulators and the sub-conductors by the optimized separation distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: CLIFFORD WILLIAM DEVINE, DANIEL NEIL O'CONNELL
  • Publication number: 20150259331
    Abstract: Compounds and methods for inhibiting growth of a protozoan parasite. Methods of treating a protozoan parasite infection in a subject by administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound as disclosed herein. The compounds and methods can be used to inhibit growth of protozoan parasites such as Trypanosoma brucei, Trypanosoma cruzi, Leishmania spp., and Plasmodium spp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Michael P. POLLASTRI, Naimee MEHTA, William DEVINE, Jennifer WOODRING, Uma SWAMINATHAN
  • Patent number: 9112338
    Abstract: A manipulator for separating sub-conductors in an energized single phase bundle includes a rigid support member and first and second actuators mounted on the support member, wherein each actuator is independently actuable of the other. Insulators are mounted on each actuator. A selectively releasable coupler is mounted on each insulator for selectively releasable coupling of each insulator to a corresponding sub-conductor. The actuators extend corresponding insulators independently of one another from the support member to thereby separate from each other by an optimized separation distance the distal ends of each insulator. When the corresponding sub-conductors of the single phase bundle are releasably coupled to the corresponding distal ends of the insulators the surge impedance loading of the single phase bundle may be improved by separation of the corresponding distal ends of the insulators and the sub-conductors by the optimized separation distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Inventors: Clifford William Devine, Daniel Neil O'Connell
  • Patent number: 9038989
    Abstract: A boom mountable robotic arm for temporarily supporting an elongate conductor includes a rigid member such as a beam or beam assembly adapted for mounting onto the upper end of a boom for example using a boom adaptor, at least one electrically insulated support post mounted to the rigid member, where each post temporarily supports an elongate electrical conductor, and at least two rotation devices for selectively controllable rotation of the rigid member and the electrically insulated support posts about at least two corresponding axes of rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Inventors: Clifford William Devine, Daniel Neil O'Connell
  • Publication number: 20140217245
    Abstract: A manipulator for separating sub-conductors in an energized single phase bundle includes a rigid support member and first and second actuators mounted on the support member, wherein each actuator is independently actuable of the other. Insulators are mounted on each actuator. A selectively releasable coupler is mounted on each insulator for selectively releasable coupling of each insulator to a corresponding sub-conductor. The actuators extend corresponding insulators independently of one another from the support member to thereby separate from each other by an optimized separation distance the distal ends of each insulator. When the corresponding sub-conductors of the single phase bundle are releasably coupled to the corresponding distal ends of the insulators the surge impedance loading of the single phase bundle may be improved by separation of the corresponding distal ends of the insulators and the sub-conductors by the optimized separation distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Inventors: CLIFFORD WILLIAM DEVINE, DANIEL NEIL O'CONNELL
  • Publication number: 20140209843
    Abstract: A boom mountable robotic arm for includes a beam pivotally mounted on a boom mounting adaptor, at least two electrically insulated support posts mounted to and spaced apart along the beam, and at least a first rotation coupling and a plurality of second rotation couplings. The first rotation coupling provides pivotal mounting of the beam on the boom mounting adaptor so as to provide selectively controllable rotation of the beam in a substantially vertical plane. The second rotation couplings provide selectively controllable rotation of the electrically insulated support posts about corresponding second axes of rotation between a retracted position substantially laid flush along the beam and a pick-up position ready to receive a conductor being supported. An actuated scissor linkage is mounted to the beam and the boom mounting adaptor for selectively adjusting an angular position of the beam relative to the boom mounting adaptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Inventors: CLIFFORD WILLIAM DEVINE, DANIEL NEIL O'CONNELL
  • Patent number: 8684333
    Abstract: A boom mountable robotic arm for includes a beam pivotally mounted on a boom mounting adaptor, at least two electrically insulated support posts mounted to and spaced apart along the beam, and at least a first rotation coupling and a plurality of second rotation couplings. The first rotation coupling provides pivotal mounting of the beam on the boom mounting adaptor so as to provide selectively controllable rotation of the beam in a substantially vertical plane. The second rotation couplings provide selectively controllable rotation of the electrically insulated support posts about corresponding second axes of rotation between a retracted position substantially laid flush along the beam and a pick-up position ready to receive a conductor being supported. An actuated scissor linkage is mounted to the beam and the boom mounting adaptor for selectively adjusting an angular position of the beam relative to the boom mounting adaptor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Quanta Associates, L.P.
    Inventors: Clifford William Devine, Daniel Neil O'Connell
  • Publication number: 20140069717
    Abstract: A boom mountable robotic arm for temporarily supporting an elongate conductor includes a rigid member such as a beam or beam assembly adapted for mounting onto the upper end of a boom for example using a boom adaptor, at least one electrically insulated support post mounted to the rigid member, where each post temporarily supports an elongate electrical conductor, and at least two rotation devices for selectively controllable rotation of the rigid member and the electrically insulated support posts about at least two corresponding axes of rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Inventors: CLIFFORD WILLIAM DEVINE, DANIEL NEIL O'CONNELL
  • Patent number: 8585020
    Abstract: A boom mountable robotic arm for temporarily supporting an elongate conductor includes a rigid member such as a beam or beam assembly adapted for mounting onto the upper end of a boom for example using a boom adaptor, at least one electrically insulated support post mounted to the rigid member, where each post temporarily supports an elongate electrical conductor, and at least two rotation devices for selectively controllable rotation of the rigid member and the electrically insulated support posts about at least two corresponding axes of rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Quanta Associates, L.P.
    Inventors: Clifford William Devine, Daniel Neil O'Connell
  • Patent number: 8573562
    Abstract: A manipulator for separating sub-conductors in an energized single phase bundle includes a rigid support member and first and second actuators mounted on the support member, wherein each actuator is independently actuable of the other. Insulators are mounted on each actuator. A selectively releasable coupler is mounted on each insulator for selectively releasable coupling of each insulator to a corresponding sub-conductor. The actuators extend corresponding insulators independently of one another from the support member to thereby separate from each other by an optimized separation distance the distal ends of each insulator. When the corresponding sub-conductors of the single phase bundle are releasably coupled to the corresponding distal ends of the insulators the surge impedance loading of the single phase bundle may be improved by separation of the corresponding distal ends of the insulators and the sub-conductors by the optimized separation distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Quanta Associates, L.P.
    Inventors: Clifford William Devine, Daniel Neil O'Connell
  • Patent number: 8508081
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for handling and/or stringing energized conductor for a high voltage power line conductor for a high voltage power line is provided. The method includes bringing components and workers to the same electrical potential and transferring power from one contractor to another. Associated apparatus is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Quanta Associates, L.P.
    Inventors: Clifford William Devine, Daniel Neil O'Connell
  • Publication number: 20120286108
    Abstract: A boom mountable robotic arm for temporarily supporting an elongate conductor includes a rigid member such as a beam or beam assembly adapted for mounting onto the upper end of a boom for example using a boom adaptor, at least one electrically insulated support post mounted to the rigid member, where each post temporarily supports an elongate electrical conductor, and at least two rotation devices for selectively controllable rotation of the rigid member and the electrically insulated support posts about at least two corresponding axes of rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicants: QUANTA SERVICES OF CANADA LTD., QUANTA SERVICES, INC., QUANTA ASSOCIATES, L.P., QUANTA ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC, QSI, INC.
    Inventors: Clifford William Devine, Daniel Neil O'Connell