Patents by Inventor William Ferris
William Ferris 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).
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Patent number: 12753876Abstract: A modular mounting assembly comprising a variable channel volume system for mounting a surveillance camera housing on a linear or corner portion of a structure such as a parapet. A pair of first bracket arms extending from a first subassembly are slidably received by a pair of opposing second bracket arms extending from a second subassembly and secured to define a rigid assembly. The first subassembly includes a forward-facing mounting plate upon which to mount a camera housing. The first subassembly and second subassembly are adjustable with respect to each other along the longitudinal axis of the assembly to permit the assembly to clamp and be temporarily secured over the surface of a wall or parapet. Compression means and standoff elements are provided and configured to define a channel volume for the parapet coping or flange portion to pass through when the assembly is secured on the parapet.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2024Date of Patent: October 6, 2026Assignee: DotworkzInventors: Manuel D. Ochoa Ochoa, Roberto S. Medina, William Arbuckle, William Ferris, Jacob Rorie
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Publication number: 20260085784Abstract: A modular mounting assembly comprising a variable channel volume system for mounting a surveillance camera housing on a linear or corner portion of a structure such as a parapet. A pair of first bracket arms extending from a first subassembly are slidably received by a pair of opposing second bracket arms extending from a second subassembly and secured to define a rigid assembly. The first subassembly includes a forward-facing mounting plate upon which to mount a camera housing. The first subassembly and second subassembly are adjustable with respect to each other along the longitudinal axis of the assembly to permit the assembly to clamp and be temporarily secured over the surface of a wall or parapet. Compression means and standoff elements are provided and configured to define a channel volume for the parapet coping or flange portion to pass through when the assembly is secured on the parapet.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2024Publication date: March 26, 2026Applicant: DotworkzInventors: Manuel D. Ochoa Ochoa, Roberto S. Medina, William Arbuckle, William Ferris, Jacob Rorie
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Publication number: 20250314280Abstract: A tunable, self-centering vibration damping and isolation system for stabilizing vibration-sensitive devices such as cameras and surveillance systems. A lower mounting plate is provided having a plate aperture. An upper plate is provided having an outwardly-depending shaft extending through the plate aperture to receive a camera or surveillance system. The upper plate is offset and flexibly supported above the lower mounting plate by a plurality of wire rope isolator elements and a plurality of elastomer O-ring elements, the properties of each of which are selected based at least in part on a user-defined or predetermined set of vibration displacement, velocity, frequency, or acceleration data. The camera or surveillance system is suspended through the aperture on the terminal end of the shaft so as to be supported on the plurality of wire rope isolator elements and O-ring elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2024Publication date: October 9, 2025Applicant: DotworkzInventors: Manuel D. Ochoa Ochoa, Roberto S. Medina, William Ferris
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Patent number: 10149693Abstract: A lead insertion tool includes a first leg having a first rail element pivotally coupled to the first leg distal end and a second leg having a second rail element pivotally coupled to the second leg distal end. The first rail element and the second rail element are configured to receive a lead. Medical kits and methods of using the same are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2015Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: MEDTRONIC, INC.Inventors: Sean P. Skubitz, Phillip C. Falkner, William Ferris
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Patent number: 9762779Abstract: Mounting systems and kits for video recording devices, including a housing partially disposed within a suspension element, the suspension element having a mounting bracket connected thereto, and one or more shock-absorbing elements positioned at an interface or disposed at least partially between at least a portion of the housing and the suspension element. The housing can also include one or more thermal management or temperature control elements, including one or more heating elements, cooling elements, thermal conducting elements, heat dissipating elements, and/or ventilation elements. A kit can include a plurality of thermal management elements, including a variety of interchangeable thermal management modules for selectively heating and/or cooling the video recording device.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2014Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: DOTWORKZInventors: Jace Dispenza, William Ferris
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Publication number: 20160105592Abstract: Mounting systems and kits for video recording devices, including a housing partially disposed within a suspension element, the suspension element having a mounting bracket connected thereto, and one or more shock-absorbing elements positioned at an interface or disposed at least partially between at least a portion of the housing and the suspension element. The housing can also include one or more thermal management or temperature control elements, including one or more heating elements, cooling elements, thermal conducting elements, heat dissipating elements, and/or ventilation elements. A kit can include a plurality of thermal management elements, including a variety of interchangeable thermal management modules for selectively heating and/or cooling the video recording device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2014Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Jace Dispenza, William Ferris
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Publication number: 20150230813Abstract: A lead insertion tool includes a first leg having a first rail element pivotally coupled to the first leg distal end and a second leg having a second rail element pivotally coupled to the second leg distal end. The first rail element and the second rail element are configured to receive a lead. Medical kits and methods of using the same are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventors: Sean P. Skubitz, Phillip C. Falkner, William Ferris
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Publication number: 20110269720Abstract: Methods and kits for treating infection associated with implantation of a medical device use of minocycline and rifampin microparticles. The microparticles, in a suitable medium, can be injected in a patient in proximity to the device. The drugs may be configured to be released from the polymer matrix in a controlled manner by manipulation of the properties of the polymer forming the microparticle. By injecting the drugs in the form of microparticles, the drugs can be distributed in a manner so that the entire pocket is protected without affecting device function. The microparticles can be produced aseptically without affecting the manufacturing of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2010Publication date: November 3, 2011Applicant: MEDTRONIC, INC.Inventors: Christopher M. Hobot, Randall V. Sparer, Mark E. Hughes, William Ferris
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Patent number: 7392564Abstract: A cleaning device for spherical-shaped covers for light fixtures and security cameras. The device has a plurality of flexible blades with an expandable cleaning pad attached to the tips of the blades. As the device is pushed onto a spherical dome cover, the blades flex outward permitting the pad to expand to the farthest end of the exposed dome. The device is rotated thereby rotating the cleaning pad and in the process, wiping the cover clean.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2007Date of Patent: July 1, 2008Assignee: DotworkzInventor: William Ferris
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Publication number: 20080075628Abstract: A sterilized medical device comprising minocycline and rifampin is described. The device is setrerilized by e-beam raditation such that degradation of minocycline and rifampin is minimized. Methods for sterilizing minocycline and rifampin-containing devices by e-beam radiation and methods of manufacturing devices, which methods include e-beam sterilization, are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2006Publication date: March 27, 2008Applicant: MEDTRONIC, INC.Inventors: Dianne Judd, Jennifer Raeder-Devens, William Ferris
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Patent number: D577758Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2007Date of Patent: September 30, 2008Assignee: DotworkzInventors: William Ferris, William Myer
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Patent number: D827699Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2015Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: Traeger Pellet Grills, LLCInventors: Jace Dispenza, William Ferris