Patents by Inventor William Diehl

William Diehl 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: 20240058223
    Abstract: A medication adherence system and corresponding medication box for improving medication adherence. The system includes the medication box, which is transparent and has a machine-readable marker, such as a QR code, on or beneath the floor thereof. The marker is capable of being scanned and read through the transparent bottoms of individual chambers. Data embedded in the marker includes, but is not limited to, the user's medication plan, the date and time when the medication is to be ingested, and instructions for recording the date and time when the marker is scanned and read. The underlying software program/application processes this information and provides an indication as to the user's compliance with the medication plan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: William Diehl Kearns, Kimberly Ann Crosland, Jeffrey D. Craighead, James Leonard Fozard
  • Patent number: 11806312
    Abstract: A medication adherence system and corresponding medication box for improving medication adherence. The system includes the medication box, which is transparent and has a machine-readable marker, such as a QR code, on or beneath the floor thereof. The marker is capable of being scanned and read through the transparent bottoms of individual chambers. Data embedded in the marker includes, but is not limited to, the user's medication plan, the date and time when the medication is to be ingested, and instructions for recording the date and time when the marker is scanned and read. The underlying software program/application processes this information and provides an indication as to the user's compliance with the medication plan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignees: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA, THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AS REPRESENTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
    Inventors: William Diehl Kearns, Kimberly Ann Crosland, Jeffrey D. Craighead, James Leonard Fozard
  • Publication number: 20220160587
    Abstract: A medication adherence system and corresponding medication box for improving medication adherence. The system includes the medication box, which is transparent and has a machine-readable marker, such as a QR code, on or beneath the floor thereof. The marker is capable of being scanned and read through the transparent bottoms of individual chambers. Data embedded in the marker includes, but is not limited to, the user's medication plan, the date and time when the medication is to be ingested, and instructions for recording the date and time when the marker is scanned and read. The underlying software program/application processes this information and provides an indication as to the user's compliance with the medication plan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2022
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Applicants: University of South Florida, The United States Government as represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs
    Inventors: William Diehl Kearns, Kimberly Ann Crosland, Jeffrey D. Craighead, James Leonard Fozard
  • Patent number: 11246806
    Abstract: A medication adherence system and corresponding medication box for improving medication adherence. The system includes the medication box, which is transparent and has a machine-readable marker, such as a QR code, on or beneath the floor thereof. The marker is capable of being scanned and read through the transparent bottoms of individual chambers. Data embedded in the marker includes, but is not limited to, the user's medication plan, the date and time when the medication is to be ingested, and instructions for recording the date and time when the marker is scanned and read. The underlying software program/application processes this information and provides an indication as to the user's compliance with the medication plan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignees: THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AS REPRESENTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
    Inventors: William Diehl Kearns, Kimberly Ann Crosland, Jeffrey D. Craighead, James Leonard Fozard
  • Patent number: 9802377
    Abstract: An autoclave suitable for use for heating articles such as tires is described. The autoclave includes an elongated chamber having an interior section and an annular duct surrounding the interior section, wherein the annular duct is separated from the interior section by a dividing wall; said autoclave further including a heat source for heating the air, a fan for circulating the air in the chamber, and an air deflector mounted in a distal end of the chamber. The air deflector is positioned to redirect the airflow towards the interior portion of the chamber to eliminate air recirculation zones and improve the temperature uniformity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: Gilles Reichling, Jean Luc Dheur, Michael William Schellenberger, II, Richard Alan Thomas, Michael William Diehl
  • Publication number: 20170173908
    Abstract: An autoclave suitable for use for heating articles such as tires is described. The autoclave includes an elongated chamber having an interior section and an annular duct surrounding the interior section, wherein the annular duct is separated from the interior section by a dividing wall; said autoclave further including a heat source for heating the air, a fan for circulating the air in the chamber, and an air deflector mounted in a distal end of the chamber. The air deflector is positioned to redirect the airflow towards the interior portion of the chamber to eliminate air recirculation zones and improve the temperature uniformity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Gilles REICHLING, Jean Luc DHEUR, Michael William SCHELLENBERGER, II, Richard Alan THOMAS, Michael William DIEHL
  • Patent number: 9288888
    Abstract: A plasma arc torch includes an annular baffle defining distinct faces A, B, C, and D. Faces A and C are opposite from each other, and faces B and D are opposite from each other. First passages for fluid flow extend between the faces A and C, and second passages extend between the faces B and D. The baffle is installable in an annular space between an inner wall and an outer wall, in either of two orientations. In a first orientation, the first passages are open to fluid flow and the second passages are closed by engagement of the inner and outer walls with the faces B and D, and in a second orientation, flipped over relative to the first orientation, the second passages are open to fluid flow and the first passages are closed by engagement of the inner and outer walls with the faces A and C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: The ESAB Group, Inc.
    Inventors: David Charles Griffin, Gregory William Diehl, Christopher Reed Martin, Wayne Stanley Severence, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9046390
    Abstract: An apparatus to monitor one or more utility meters includes a communication unit with a processor, a communication interface coupled to the processor, and a probe interface coupled to the processor. A meter monitoring probe that includes a probe head is coupled by a cable to a probe connector capable to mate with the probe interface. The probe head includes an image sensor, an indicator, and a button. The probe head is capable to detect a characteristic of a utility meter that is dependent on a usage of a utility metered, and send information related to the characteristic to the processor. The processor is capable to receive the information from the probe head and send a message related to the usage of the utility over the communication interface, and the image sensor is capable to capture an image in response to a press of the button.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: Greenwave Systems PTE LTD
    Inventors: Kong Wei Lye, Fu Kin Fong, Yee Fen Ching, William Diehl, Sonny Windstrup
  • Patent number: 8941509
    Abstract: A characteristic of a first utility meter is detected with a first probe head, and a characteristic of a second utility meter is detected with a second probe head. The characteristic of the first utility meter is dependent on a usage of a first utility metered by the first utility meter, and the characteristic of the second utility meter is dependent on a usage of a second utility metered by the second utility meter. Information related to the characteristic of the first utility meter is communicated from the first probe head to a communication unit, and information related to the characteristic of the second utility meter is communicated from the second probe head to the communication unit. A message is also sent from the communication unit indicating the usage of the first utility or the usage of the second utility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Greenwave Systems Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Yee Fen Ching, Fu Kin Fong, Kong Wei Lye, William Diehl, Sonny Windstrup, Karl Jonsson, Christian Vandendorpe
  • Publication number: 20140217069
    Abstract: A plasma arc torch includes an annular baffle defining distinct faces A, B, C, and D. Faces A and C are opposite from each other, and faces B and D are opposite from each other. First passages for fluid flow extend between the faces A and C, and second passages extend between the faces B and D. The baffle is installable in an annular space between an inner wall and an outer wall, in either of two orientations. In a first orientation, the first passages are open to fluid flow and the second passages are closed by engagement of the inner and outer walls with the faces B and D, and in a second orientation, flipped over relative to the first orientation, the second passages are open to fluid flow and the first passages are closed by engagement of the inner and outer walls with the faces A and C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: The ESAB Group, Inc.
    Inventors: David Charles Griffin, Gregory William Diehl, Christopher Reed Martin, Wayne Stanley Severence, JR.
  • Publication number: 20140139682
    Abstract: An apparatus to monitor one or more utility meters includes a communication unit with a processor, a communication interface coupled to the processor, and a probe interface coupled to the processor. A meter monitoring probe that includes a probe head is coupled by a cable to a probe connector capable to mate with the probe interface. The probe head includes an image sensor, an indicator, and a button. The probe head is capable to detect a characteristic of a utility meter that is dependent on a usage of a utility metered, and send information related to the characteristic to the processor. The processor is capable to receive the information from the probe head and send a message related to the usage of the utility over the communication interface, and the image sensor is capable to capture an image in response to a press of the button.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2014
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: GREENWAVE REALITY, PTE LTD.
    Inventors: Kong Wei Lye, Fu Kin Fong, Yee Fen Ching, William Diehl, Sonny Windstrup
  • Publication number: 20140055283
    Abstract: A characteristic of a first utility meter is detected with a first probe head, and a characteristic of a second utility meter is detected with a second probe head. The characteristic of the first utility meter is dependent on a usage of a first utility metered by the first utility meter, and the characteristic of the second utility meter is dependent on a usage of a second utility metered by the second utility meter. Information related to the characteristic of the first utility meter is communicated from the first probe head to a communication unit, and information related to the characteristic of the second utility meter is communicated from the second probe head to the communication unit. A message is also sent from the communication unit indicating the usage of the first utility or the usage of the second utility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: GREENWAVE REALITY, PTE LTD.
    Inventors: Yee Fen Ching, Fu Kin Fong, Kong Wei Lye, William Diehl, Sonny Windstrup, Karl Jonsson, Christian Vandendorpe
  • Patent number: 8624149
    Abstract: A plasma arc torch includes an annular baffle defining distinct faces A, B, C, and D. Faces A and C are opposite from each other, and faces B and D are opposite from each other. First passages for fluid flow extend between the faces A and C, and second passages extend between the faces B and D. The baffle is installable in an annular space between an inner wall and an outer wall, in either of two orientations. In a first orientation, the first passages are open to fluid flow and the second passages are closed by engagement of the inner and outer walls with the faces B and D, and in a second orientation, flipped over relative to the first orientation, the second passages are open to fluid flow and the first passages are closed by engagement of the inner and outer walls with the faces A and C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: The ESAB Group, Inc.
    Inventors: David Charles Griffin, Gregory William Diehl, Christopher Reed Martin
  • Patent number: D695238
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Greenwave Reality, PTE Ltd.
    Inventors: William Diehl, Richard Reisman, Duncan Chase, Karl Jonsson
  • Patent number: D705170
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Greenwave Reality, PTE Ltd.
    Inventors: William Diehl, Sonny Windstrup
  • Patent number: D816597
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: Nicholas Thomas Schoeppner, RObert John Hermann, Michael William Diehl, Daniel Thomas Murphy
  • Patent number: D981943
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: Michael William Diehl, Robert John Hermann
  • Patent number: D981944
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: Michael William Diehl, Robert John Hermann
  • Patent number: D1020616
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: David Michael Pribula, Dale Edward Umstot, Robert John Hermann, Michael William Diehl
  • Patent number: D1021761
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: David Michael Pribula, Dale Edward Umstot, Robert John Hermann, Michael William Diehl