Patents by Inventor William E. Fairbanks

William E. Fairbanks 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: 7647294
    Abstract: A query engine, an indexing engine and methods of indexing and querying data. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a query engine for searching data including an artificial intelligence controller configured to select an appropriate combination of fuzzy logic and conventional logic based on query information and employ the combination to compare at least one element of the data with at least a portion of the query information to provide a comparison result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Inventors: William E. Fairbanks, Jr., Jason French
  • Patent number: 4653957
    Abstract: A pneumatically energized hand-held vibrating cement float. A rectangular base plate is provided for contacting the surface of wet cement. Centrally disposed intermediate the ends of the base plate is a rotary ball vibrator, extending from which is a handle terminating in a pneumatic coupling. Fluid communication is provided internally of the handle between the coupling and the vibrator. Upon introducing pressurized air to the coupling, the base plate, which is in contact with the cement, vibrates in an amount sufficient to work suspended gravel and the like downward and to provide a finished surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1987
    Inventors: Wallis W. Smith, William E. Fairbanks