Patents by Inventor William Fries
William Fries 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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Publication number: 20240149279Abstract: Centrifuge systems including free-flying centrifuges for mass separations in high gravity, microgravity, or zero gravity environments are described. A centrifuge system includes a body and a rotary member. The body includes a first vertical thruster selectively operable to move the body in a first direction parallel to the central axis, and one or more position sensors configured to determine a position of the body within an open space. The rotary member is configured to receive one or more material samples. The rotary member or body includes a first horizontal thruster selectively operable to move the body in a first direction perpendicular to the central axis, and the rotary member includes a rotational thruster selectively operable to rotate the rotary member about the central axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: D. Marshall Porterfield, Madelyn Julia Whitaker, Alessandro Jesus Paz Hernández, Autumn Frances Wuebben, Kyra Rose Keenan, Mitchell R. Hekstra, Dominic Lovisa, Ajay Dalal, William Schoenfeld, Hunter Moyer, Ethan Fry
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Publication number: 20230133043Abstract: Bayonet Neill-Concelman (BNC) connector are disclosed. The BNC connector comprises: an insulating housing; a signal receiver mounted in the housing for receiving a signal from a BNC plug; and a switch mounted in the housing and configured to connect to a first circuit, and when the BNC plug is connected to the BNC connector, the switch configured to connect to a second circuit for the second circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2022Publication date: May 4, 2023Inventors: Rod Farrell, Shawn Delay, Savo Todoric, Matthew Tessier, William Fry
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Patent number: 11459821Abstract: A headrail for use with an architectural-structure covering including one or more features to facilitate easier assembly and/or manufacturing. Additionally, and/or alternatively, the headrail may include one or more features to provide improved operation and/or aesthetics. For example, the headrail may include a slat slidably received within an interior cavity of the headrail. The components can be coupled to the slat prior to insertion of the slat into the headrail thus facilitating easier assembly. In addition, and/or alternatively, the slat may include a light-blocking element. In addition, and/or alternatively, a covering portion of the architectural-structure covering may include face and back fabrics that are separately and independently associated with the headrail to facilitate improved aesthetics in a top portion of the covering.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2020Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.Inventors: Timothy William Fries, Kenneth M. Faller
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Patent number: 11349239Abstract: A terminal includes a first connection section having a first connection central axis extending centrally though the first connection section along a longitudinal direction and a shoulder having a first surface extending normal to the longitudinal direction at an end of the first connection section. The shoulder has a width greater than the first connection section in a width direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction and has a shoulder central axis extending centrally though the shoulder along the longitudinal direction. The shoulder central axis is offset from the first connection central axis in the width direction.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2020Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Inventors: James Edward Gundermann, John Mark Myer, Hurley Chester Moll, Daniel Williams Fry, Jr., Christopher Lee Allgood, Michael Dale Brown, Eric Torrey
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Publication number: 20220131295Abstract: A terminal includes a first connection section having a first connection central axis extending centrally though the first connection section along a longitudinal direction and a shoulder having a first surface extending normal to the longitudinal direction at an end of the first connection section. The shoulder has a width greater than the first connection section in a width direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction and has a shoulder central axis extending centrally though the shoulder along the longitudinal direction. The shoulder central axis is offset from the first connection central axis in the width direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2020Publication date: April 28, 2022Applicant: TE Connectivity Services GmbHInventors: James Edward Gundermann, John Mark Myer, Hurley Chester Moll, Daniel Williams Fry, JR., Christopher Lee Allgood, Michael Dale Brown, Eric Torrey
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Patent number: 10770890Abstract: An interface panel comprising a respective socket for each local loop connection between a main distribution frame and a demarcation point, the socket comprising: a pair of first ports configured for connection to a respective wire pair extending from the interface panel to the main distribution frame; a pair of second ports configured for connection to a respective wire pair extending from the interface panel to the demarcation point; and a pair of third ports configured for connection to a respective wire pair extending from the interface panel to a Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer (DSLAM).Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2017Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: COMTEST NETWORKS INC.Inventors: Shawn M. DeLay, Roderick A. Farrell, Savo Todoric, Russell D. Adams, David Bain, Anna Malenica, William Fry
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Publication number: 20200248501Abstract: A headrail for use with an architectural-structure covering is disclosed. The headrail including one or more features to facilitate assembly and/or manufacturing. Additionally, and/or alternatively, the headrail may include one or more features to provide improved operation and/or aesthetics. For example, the headrail may include a slat slidably received within an interior cavity of the headrail. The components can be coupled to the slat prior to insertion of the slat into the headrail thus facilitating easier assembly. In addition, and/or alternatively, the slat may include a light-blocking element. In addition, and/or alternatively, a covering portion of the architectural-structure covering may include face and back fabrics that are separately and independently associated with the headrail to facilitate improved aesthetics in a top portion of the covering.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.Inventors: Timothy William Fries, Kenneth M. Faller
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Patent number: 10230184Abstract: An electrical contact for insertion into a hole of a substrate. The electrical contact includes a compliant portion having an opening extending between contact arms. At least one contact arm of the contact arms has a resilient engagement section which extends into the opening of the compliant portion and resilient contacting sections which extend from the engagement section in a direction away from the opening. Upon insertion of the compliant portion into the hole of the substrate, the resilient engagement section of the at least one contact arm engages an opposed contact arm of the contact arms, causing each of the resilient contacting sections to move independently of the resilient engagement section and other resilient contacting sections. Each of the resilient engagement section and the resilient contacting sections are deformed and generate independent retention forces which are combined to generate the total retention force of the compliant portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2017Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: TE CONNECTIVITY CORPORATIONInventors: John Mark Myer, Hurley Chester Moll, Ronald Louis Marion, Daniel Williams Fry, Jr.
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Publication number: 20180301897Abstract: An interface panel comprising a respective socket for each local loop connection between a main distribution frame and a demarcation point, the socket comprising: a pair of first ports configured for connection to a respective wire pair extending from the interface panel to the main distribution frame; a pair of second ports configured for connection to a respective wire pair extending from the interface panel to the demarcation point; and a pair of third ports configured for connection to a respective wire pair extending from the interface panel to a Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer (DSLAM).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2017Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Shawn M. DeLay, Roderick A. Farrell, Savo Todoric, Russell D. Adams, David Bain, Anna Malenica, William Fry
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Patent number: 10096917Abstract: An electrical contact includes a compliant portion having an opening extending between contact arms. A first contact arm of the contact arms has multiple resilient engagement sections extending into the opening of the compliant portion and resilient contacting sections extending from the engagement sections in a direction away from the opening. Upon insertion of the compliant portion into the hole of the substrate, the resilient engagement sections of the first contact arm engage an opposed second contact arm of the contact arms, causing each of the resilient contacting sections to move independently of the resilient engagement sections and independently of other resilient contacting sections. Each of the resilient engagement sections and the resilient contacting sections are deformed and generate independent retention forces which are combined to generate the total retention force of the compliant portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2017Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: TE CONNECTIVITY CORPORATIONInventors: John Mark Myer, Hurley Chester Moll, Ronald Louis Marion, Daniel Williams Fry, Jr.
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Publication number: 20170259256Abstract: The present invention relates generally to regeneration of weak base anion exchange resins and more particularly to regeneration using low concentrations of sodium hydroxide and/or sodium carbonate to remove ionic contaminants from the resins.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2015Publication date: September 14, 2017Inventors: William Fries, Carmen Mihaela Iesan, Robert Moore
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Patent number: 8790133Abstract: A header connector includes a housing configured to be mounted to a mounting surface of the circuit board and header contacts held by the housing. The header contacts have mating portions and mounting portions. The mounting portions are configured to be surface mounted to corresponding pads on the circuit board. A spring clip is coupled to the housing. The spring clip has a spring finger extending through the circuit board to engage a bottom side of the circuit board opposite the mounting surface of the circuit board. The spring clip pulls the housing and header contacts toward the mounting surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2012Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: John Mark Myer, Hurley Chester Moll, Daniel Williams Fry
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Publication number: 20140094043Abstract: A header connector includes a housing configured to be mounted to a mounting surface of the circuit board and header contacts held by the housing. The header contacts have mating portions and mounting portions. The mounting portions are configured to be surface mounted to corresponding pads on the circuit board. A spring clip is coupled to the housing. The spring clip has a spring finger extending through the circuit board to engage a bottom side of the circuit board opposite the mounting surface of the circuit board. The spring clip pulls the housing and header contacts toward the mounting surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2012Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: John Mark Myer, Hurley Chester Moll, Daniel Williams Fry, JR.
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Patent number: 7875186Abstract: The invention consists of a water treatment process using selective and regenerable weak base anion exchange resins to remove any number of complex anions, especially oxyanions including perchlorate, nitrate, chlorate, arsenate, selenate, and chromate, from aqueous solutions. The treatment process is comprised of three key processes including 1) pretreatment to lower pH, 2) ion exchange, and 3) post treatment to adjust pH and alkalinity. The invention also includes processes for regenerating weak base anion resins and treatment of the residuals generated. This invention employs pressurized treatment, carbon dioxide management, and reuse of regenerating solution to minimize pumping and treatment costs.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2005Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignees: Applied Research Associates, Inc., Brotech CorporationInventors: Edward Coppola, John Baxley, Andrea Davis, Francis Boodoo, William Fries, James Dale
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Patent number: 7786131Abstract: The present invention relates to pyrimido [5,4-d] pyrimidine compounds of Formula II or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein Q is and X, E1, E2, E3, R6 and p are as defined herein. The compounds of this invention are irreversible inhibitors of tyrosine kinases and are useful in the treatment of cancer, atherosclerosis, restenosis, endometriosis and psoriasis.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2003Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Warner-Lambert CompanyInventors: Alexander James Bridges, William Alexander Denny, Ellen Myra Dobrusin, Annette Marian Doherty, David William Fry, Dennis Joseph McNamara, Howard Daniel Hollis Showalter, Jeffrey B. Smaill, Hairong Zhou
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Publication number: 20090137472Abstract: The invention concerns a oligomeric MHC complex comprising at least two chimeric proteins, said chimeric proteins comprising a first section derived from an MHC peptide chain or a functional part thereof and a second section comprising an oligomerising domain derived from an oligomer-forming coiled-coil protein, wherein formation of the oligomeric MHC complex occurs by oligomerisation at the oligomerising domain of the chimeric proteins, and wherein at least two of the first sections are derived from the same MHC peptide chain. The invention also concerns a chimeric protein comprising a first section derived from an MHC peptide chain or a functional part thereof and a second section comprising an oligomerising domain derived from an oligomer-forming coiled-coil protein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2008Publication date: May 28, 2009Inventors: Nikolai Franz Gregor Schwabe, Linda Cheng-Choo Tan, Catherine Elizabeth Napper, Jeremy William Fry, Susan Pang, Rachel Kate Spooner
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Publication number: 20080081519Abstract: A two piece electrical terminal is shown where one part is comprised of a contact member having a contact section in the form of a pin and retention section. A conductor connecting member is comprised of a conductor connecting section and a retaining member. The contact member has a lug extending along one side thereof and the retaining member has a complementary opening which retains the contact member and conductor connecting member together.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2006Publication date: April 3, 2008Inventors: Daniel Williams Fry, Leo J. Graham, Michael J. Vino, John Mark Myer, Hurley Chester Moll, Forrest I. Kinsey
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Publication number: 20070270720Abstract: An instrument for at least estimating physiologic pressure such as central venous pressure (CVP) non-invasively includes an ultrasound probe coupled to a display that shows the deformation of a vein as pressure is applied outside the body through the skin and soft tissues. A pressure transducer is applied to the skin to compress a vein, and an indicator coupled to the transducer shows the amount of pressure being applied when the ultrasound probe shows that the vein has collapsed. In the preferred embodiment, the transducer is an inelastic balloon filled with a liquid such as water, and the indicator is in fluid communication with the balloon. The indicator may be a mechanical gauge or meter, or may include a material that converts applied pressure to an electrical signal, in which case the electrical signal may be interfaced to a numerical readout. At least the probe and the transducer are preferably disposed in a hand-held housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2006Publication date: November 22, 2007Inventor: William Fry
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Publication number: 20070114178Abstract: The invention consists of a water treatment process using selective and regenerable weak base anion exchange resins to remove any number of complex anions, especially oxyanions including perchlorate, nitrate, chlorate, arsenate, selenate, and chromate, from aqueous solutions. The treatment process is comprised of three key processes including 1) pretreatment to lower pH, 2) ion exchange, and 3) post treatment to adjust pH and alkalinity. The invention also includes processes for regenerating weak base anion resins and treatment of the residuals generated. This invention employs pressurized treatment, carbon dioxide management, and reuse of regenerating solution to minimize pumping and treatment costs.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2005Publication date: May 24, 2007Inventors: Edward Coppola, John Baxley, Andrea Davis, Francis Boodoo, William Fries, James Dale
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Patent number: 7086872Abstract: A header assembly includes an insulative contact housing having a plurality of walls defining an interior cavity and an insulative alignment housing having at least one alignment rib extending on an exterior surface thereof. The alignment housing is separately provided and independently mounted to the contact housing. A plurality of contacts are included within the cavity and extend through one of the walls to an exterior of the contact housing wherein the contacts flex against the alignment housing and abut the alignment rib, thereby ensuring coplanarity of the contacts for surface mounting to a circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2005Date of Patent: August 8, 2006Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: John Mark Myer, Hurley Chester Moll, Daniel Williams Fry, Jr.