Patents by Inventor William Frank

William Frank 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: 20170032473
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods for monitoring one or more agricultural implements during agricultural operations and for monitoring operator performance criterion. In some embodiment, the operator performance criterion may be reported to a monitor on the agricultural implement as well as a remote fleet monitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2015
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Justin Koch, William Frank, Doug Sauder
  • Publication number: 20170020688
    Abstract: A modular acetabular cup assembly for use with multiple bearing liners is disclosed. The acetabular cup assembly includes a shell having a tapered inner wall and two circumferential grooves. The shell may be used with polyethylene, ceramic, metal, and other types of liners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Charles Wayne Allen, Jason A. Capriotti, Michael A. Croxton, Roger William Frank Ashton, Justin M. Waugh, Jeffrey J. Shea, Sureshkumar Srinivasan, William L. Waltersdorff, Terry W. McLean
  • Publication number: 20170003114
    Abstract: The present invention provides multiple improvements to optical-based laser scanning micrometers and providing a small handheld version laser scanning micrometer based on the these improvements. For added accuracy and reduction in unit size, a double sided coated mirror receiver reflects the beam back into the transmitter light source. For added accuracy, a Ronchi rule is repositioned one or more times to calibrate additional lookup table correction values. To compensate for barometric pressure change and temperature, two additional reference edges are added to be combined with the reference edges in the transmitter to generate to null out pressure and temperature at the passline measurement area. To minimize beam errors and for part locating, a third derivative is detected, Two or more parallel scanning beams are generated to null out cosine errors and to measure, taper and spherical parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventor: William Frank Budleski
  • Patent number: 9527840
    Abstract: The invention relates to Substituted-Quinoxaline-Type Piperidine Compounds, compositions comprising an effective amount of a Substituted-Quinoxaline-Type Piperidine Compound and methods to treat or prevent a condition, such as pain, comprising administering to an animal in need thereof an effective amount of a Substituted-Quinoxaline-Type Piperidine Compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignees: Purdue Pharma L.P., Shionogi & Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Kouki Fuchino, R. Richard Goehring, Bin Shao, Yoshiyuki Taoda, Naoki Tsuno, John William Frank Whitehead, Jiangchao Yao
  • Publication number: 20160308990
    Abstract: Techniques for receiving and processing detected events are provided. A bit array may be received from a device. Each bit value in the bit array may indicate whether a user initiated event relating to interaction with a website was detected by the device. Data regarding a start time associated with the bit array may be received. Each bit value in the bit array is associated with a time increment after the start time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: Zoe Abrams Bayen, Jordan William Frank, Aleksander Gorajek, William Arthur Hughes, Thomas M. Lento, Itamar Rosenn
  • Patent number: 9463093
    Abstract: A modular acetabular cup assembly (10, 100, 200, 300, 350) for use with multiple bearing liners (32, 110, 212, 310, 354) is disclosed. The acetabular cup assembly includes a shell (12) having a tapered inner wall (28) and two circumferential grooves (24, 26). The shell (12) may be used with polyethylene, ceramic, metal, and other types of liners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Wayne Allen, Jason A. Capriotti, Michael A. Croxton, Roger William Frank Ashton, Justin M Waugh, Jeffrey J Shea, Sureshkumar Srinivasan, William L Waltersdorff, Terry W Mclean
  • Patent number: 9463094
    Abstract: A modular acetabular cup assembly (10, 100, 200, 300, 350) for use with multiple bearing liners (32, 110, 212, 310, 354) is disclosed. The acetabular cup assembly includes a shell (12) having a tapered inner wall (28) and two circumferential grooves (24, 26). The shell (12) may be used with polyethylene, ceramic, metal, and other types of liners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Wayne Allen, Jason A. Capriotti, Michael A. Croxton, Roger William Frank Ashton, Justin M. Waugh, Jeffrey J. Shea, Sureshkumar Srinivasan, William L. Waltersdorff, Terry W. McLean
  • Publication number: 20160266164
    Abstract: Air data sensing apparatus comprising: an aircraft panel; a blister arranged on a surface of the aircraft panel, the blister comprising an upstream portion and a downstream portion, the upstream portion being rounded in three dimensions and having a rounded outer edge surface spaced laterally from the aircraft panel; a plurality of apertures in the surface of the aircraft panel, the apertures being adjacent to the upstream portion of the blister, and spaced from the blister; a plurality of conduits, each conduit being in fluid communication with a respective aperture; and one or more pressure sensors arranged to measure a pressure in each of the conduits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventor: William Frank Ellison
  • Patent number: 9431831
    Abstract: A charging device may include a computer plug, outlet plug, AC-to-DC converter, controller, and memory. The computer plug may provide power to a computing device and receive data from the computing device. The outlet plug may receive alternating current (AC) power from an electrical outlet. The AC-to-DC converter may convert the AC power into direct current (DC) power and provide the DC power to the computing device via the computer plug. The controller may control a voltage and/or current of the DC power based on data received from the computing device and instructions stored in a memory. The memory may include read-only instructions for the controller to modify a read-write portion of the memory based on data received from the computing device via the computer plug, and read-write instructions for the controller to set the voltage of the DC power based on the data received from the computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Google Inc.
    Inventors: William Frank Richardson, Randall R. Spangler
  • Patent number: 9407711
    Abstract: Techniques for receiving and processing detected events are provided. A bit array may be received from a device. Each bit value in the bit array may indicate whether a user initiated event relating to interaction with a website was detected by the device. Data regarding a start time associated with the bit array may be received. Each bit value in the bit array is associated with a time increment after the start time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Facebook, Inc.
    Inventors: Zoe Abrams Bayen, Jordan William Frank, Aleksander Gorajek, William Arthur Hughes, Thomas M. Lento, Itamar Rosenn
  • Patent number: 9408335
    Abstract: An apparatus may be provided. The apparatus may comprise a circuit board. In addition, the apparatus may comprise an integrated connector mounted to the circuit board. A choke, external to the integrated connector, may be included in the apparatus. The choke may be electrically connected to the integrated connector through the circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: William Frank Edwards, George Edward Curtis, Ki Yuen Chau, Sandeep A. Patel, Keith Frank Tharp
  • Publication number: 20160204950
    Abstract: Adjustable data rate data communications may be provided. First, a plurality of remote data rates at which a remote device is configured to operate may be received. Then, a plurality of local data rates at which a local device is configured to operate may be received. A greatest one of the plurality of local data rates may comprise a cable data rate comprising a greatest rate supported by a length of cable connecting the local device and the remote device. Next, an operating data rate may be determined. The operating data rate may comprise a highest one of the plurality of local data rates that has a corresponding equivalent within the plurality of remote data rates. The local device may then be operated at the operating data rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: William Frank Edwards, Keith Frank Tharp, Ken Naumann, Amrik Bains, Clark Carty, Alan Yee, Arvind Kansal, Samir Bouadjel
  • Publication number: 20160194023
    Abstract: An electric vehicle is provided. The vehicle includes a frame. A battery and a motor may be secured to the frame, such that the battery powers the motor which drives the vehicle. The vehicle may further include at least one axle including a plurality of wheels. A manual steering mechanism including a steering column is operable to pivot the wheels when the steering column is rotated. An overhead frame protrudes vertically from the main frame. A steering drive shaft is supported by the overhead frame and is operable to pivot the wheels when rotated. A head unit is secured to the steering drive shaft and includes a positive electrode and a negative electrode electrically wired to the battery. The head unit is operable to engage an overhead track. The overhead track transfers electrical power to the positive electrode and negative electrode, thereby recharging the battery and driving the motor while steering the electric vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2015
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventor: William Frank Johnson
  • Publication number: 20160176671
    Abstract: A media stapling system for an image forming device. The media stapling system comprises a stapler mounted on a motor-driven carriage assembly moveably coupled to a track having portions extending along at least two contiguous edges and included corner of a media stack to be stapled. The carriage assembly and track enables stapling in multiple positions along the long and/or short edges and corners of media of varying sizes positioned in a media support. The track is mounted on a planar frame positioned at an angle from horizontal, providing a relatively small footprint. A controller is in operable communication with the media stapling system and an user interface. The user interface provides a plurality of predetermined stapling patterns for selection with the controller controlling the media stapling system to staple the media stack using a selected one of the plurality of stapling patterns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2014
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Dale Bryan Cuesta Balili, Roel Firmeza Pantonial, Patrick Lawrence Ransom, Marvin Aliviado Rodriguez, Donald Norman Spitz, William Frank Brown, JR.
  • Publication number: 20160159785
    Abstract: The invention relates to Substituted-Quinoxaline-Type Piperidine Compounds, compositions comprising an effective amount of a Substituted-Quinoxaline-Type Piperidine Compound and methods to treat or prevent a condition, such as pain, comprising administering to an animal in need thereof an effective amount of a Substituted-Quinoxaline-Type Piperidine Compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2016
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Kouki FUCHINO, R. Richard Goehring, Akira Matsumura, Bin Shao, Yoshiyuki Taoda, Naoki Tsuno, John William Frank Whitehead, Jiangchao Yao
  • Publication number: 20160148743
    Abstract: In one implementation, an apparatus is configured to aid in the manufacturing or assembling of electronic surface mount packages. The apparatus includes a common mode choke base configured to support a common mode choke. The apparatus includes terminal contacts coupled to the common mode choke base. The terminal contacts are aligned with wires connected to the common mode choke. The apparatus includes a support member including a wire supporting portion aligned with the wires connected to the common mode choke and a central portion configured to support the common mode choke base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2014
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: William Frank Edwards, Ki-Yuen Chau, Keith Frank Tharp, George Curtis, Kayan Lin
  • Patent number: 9294355
    Abstract: Adjustable data rate data communications may be provided. First, a plurality of remote data rates at which a remote device is configured to operate may be received. Then, a plurality of local data rates at which a local device is configured to operate may be received. A greatest one of the plurality of local data rates may comprise a cable data rate comprising a greatest rate supported by a length of cable connecting the local device and the remote device. Next, an operating data rate may be determined. The operating data rate may comprise a highest one of the plurality of local data rates that has a corresponding equivalent within the plurality of remote data rates. The local device may then be operated at the operating data rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: William Frank Edwards, Keith Frank Tharp, Ken Naumann, Amrik Bains, Clark Carty, Alan Yee, Arvind Kansal, Samir Bouadjel
  • Patent number: 9278967
    Abstract: The invention relates to Substituted-Quinoxaline-Type Piperidine Compounds, compositions comprising an effective amount of a Substituted-Quinoxaline-Type Piperidine Compound and methods to treat or prevent a condition, such as pain, comprising administering to an animal in need thereof an effective amount of a Substituted-Quinoxaline-Type Piperidine Compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignees: Purdue Pharma L.P., Shionogi & Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kouki Fuchino, R. Richard Goehring, Akira Matsumura, Bin Shao, Yoshiyuki Taoda, Naoki Tsuno, John William Frank Whitehead, Jiangchao Yao
  • Publication number: 20160056572
    Abstract: Method, apparatus, and electrical cable for high-speed connections. The apparatus can include an electrical cable, a wire sorter, an electrical mating paddle, and a cable assembly. The wire sorter can be coupled to an end of the electrical cable, and configured to receive wires extending from the end of the electrical cable and position the wires relative to one another in a predetermined arrangement to yield sorted wires. The electrical mating paddle card can then be coupled to the sorted wires according to the predetermined arrangement. The cable assembly can be configured to house the wire sorter and at least a portion of the wires. Moreover, the cable assembly can include a hot-melt injection chamber configured to at least partially immobilize the wires relative to the cable assembly when hot-melt is injected into the hot-melt injection chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Jason Potterf, George Edward Curtis, William Frank Edwards, Gregory Scott Lovelace, Keith Frank Tharp
  • Patent number: 9270532
    Abstract: Resource command messages comprise commands and command urgency or importance information that is interpreted by a resource device and is coupled with information relating to the resource device to determine when to process the command within the resource command message. Resource devices comprising a plurality of resource nodes provide increased performance, responsiveness, and load balancing by multiple resource nodes processing the same resource command message in parallel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: RATEZE REMOTE MGMT. L.L.C.
    Inventors: Mark Adams, Thomas Earl Ludwig, Charles William Frank, Nicholas J. Witchey