Patents by Inventor William Hoover
William Hoover 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: 10837812Abstract: A flow sensor assembly including a top flowtube that defines an inlet port, an outlet port, and a main channel. An inlet flow channel fluidly may connect the inlet port of the flow sensor assembly to the main channel. An outlet flow channel fluidly may connect the main channel to the outlet port. The bottom flowtube may include a shroud which acts as a cover over an electronic circuit board. The shroud may eliminate a step, created by the flow sensor, to provide a continuous flow path over the sensor. The channels may be formed to utilize the entire footprint of the flow sensor assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2018Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INCInventors: Jamie Speldrich, William Hoover, Richard C. Sorenson, Ian Bentley
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Patent number: 10632450Abstract: A metal-organic framework (MOF) structure comprising at least one metal ion and at least one multidentate organic ligand which is coordinately bonded to said metal ion, and a scaffold.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2018Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: NUMAT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Patrick Fuller, Mitchell Hugh Weston, William Morris, William Hoover
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Publication number: 20190293467Abstract: A mass flow sensor assembly that contains an absolute pressure sensor for compensating via electronics an output reading of mass flow of a fluid through a channel. The flow and pressure sensors may be built in close proximity to each other in the channel. The mass flow sensor assembly incorporating the absolute pressure sensor may be fabricated using MEMS techniques.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2018Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: Richard C. Sorenson, Derek Gilles, William Hoover, Jamie Speldrich, Ian Bentley
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Publication number: 20190137307Abstract: A flow sensor assembly including a top flowtube that defines an inlet port, an outlet port, and a main channel. An inlet flow channel fluidly may connect the inlet port of the flow sensor assembly to the main channel. An outlet flow channel fluidly may connect the main channel to the outlet port. The bottom flowtube may include a shroud which acts as a cover over an electronic circuit board. The shroud may eliminate a step, created by the flow sensor, to provide a continuous flow path over the sensor. The channels may be formed to utilize the entire footprint of the flow sensor assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2018Publication date: May 9, 2019Inventors: Jamie Speldrich, William Hoover, Richard C. Sorenson, Ian Bentley
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Publication number: 20180272315Abstract: A metal-organic framework (MOF) structure comprising at least one metal ion and at least one multidentate organic ligand which is coordinately bonded to said metal ion, and a scaffold.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: Patrick Fuller, Mitchell Hugh Weston, William Morris, William Hoover
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Patent number: 9925516Abstract: A metal-organic framework (MOF) structure comprising at least one metal ion and at least one multidentate organic ligand which is coordinately bonded to said metal ion, and a scaffold.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2015Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: NUMAT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Patrick Fuller, Mitchell Hugh Weston, William Morris, William Hoover
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Publication number: 20160151762Abstract: A metal-organic framework (MOF) structure comprising at least one metal ion and at least one multidentate organic ligand which is coordinately bonded to said metal ion, and a scaffold.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2015Publication date: June 2, 2016Inventors: Patrick FULLER, Mitchell Hugh WESTON, William MORRIS, William HOOVER
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Patent number: 9354095Abstract: The present disclosure relates to modular flow sensor assemblies and methods. The modular flow sensor assembly may include a main sensor body, a first end adapter having a first connection port configuration, and a second end adapter having a second connection port configuration. The main sensor body may include a main housing and a sensor, where the first end adapter is configured to engage the main housing and the second end adapter is configured to engage the main housing. The first end adapter and the second end adapter may be selected from a group of end adapters, wherein at least two of the end adapters has a different connection port configuration. The selected first end adapter and the selected second end adapters may have the same or different connection port configurations. The first end adapter and the second end adapter are configured to be interchangeable end adapters.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2012Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Richard C. Sorenson, Andrew J. Milley, William Hoover, Jamie Speldrich
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Patent number: 8718981Abstract: A modular sensor assembly in which a sensing module may be packaged and provided separately from a signal processing module and which, in some applications, may facilitate disposal and/or replacement of the sensing module when exposed to a “dirty” or “contaminated” environment without requiring disposal and/or replacement of the entire sensor assembly. In certain applications, the sensing module may include at least one transducer or sensor and a local memory containing a set of conditioning coefficients. The sensing module may be removably coupled to a signal processing module which, in some cases, may be configured to download the set of conditioning coefficients stored in the local memory of the sensing module, and to use the set of conditioning coefficients to produce a substantially linearized output signal.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2011Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Paul Prehn Bey, William Hoover, Jamie Speldrich, Ryan Jones
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Publication number: 20140090464Abstract: The present disclosure relates to modular flow sensor assemblies and methods. The modular flow sensor assembly may include a main sensor body, a first end adapter having a first connection port configuration, and a second end adapter having a second connection port configuration. The main sensor body may include a main housing and a sensor, where the first end adapter is configured to engage the main housing and the second end adapter is configured to engage the main housing. The first end adapter and the second end adapter may be selected from a group of end adapters, wherein at least two of the end adapters has a different connection port configuration. The selected first end adapter and the selected second end adapters may have the same or different connection port configurations. The first end adapter and the second end adapter are configured to be interchangeable end adapters.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2012Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Richard C. Sorenson, Andrew J. Milley, William Hoover, Jamie Speldrich
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Patent number: 8656772Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to flow sensors, and more particularly, to flow sensors that include a pressure related output signal. In one example, a flow sensor assembly may include a housing with an inlet flow port, an outlet flow port and a fluid channel extending therebetween, with a flow sensing element positioned in the housing and exposed to the fluid channel. A filter insert may be situated in the fluid channel, sometimes upstream of the flow sensor. When so configured, the flow sensor assembly may output a pressure or differential pressure based, at least in part, on a value of the flow rate through the fluid channel as sensed by the flow sensor.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2011Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Mohammed Abdul Javvad Qasimi, William Hoover, Richard Charles Sorenson, Craig Scott Becke
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Publication number: 20120035866Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to flow sensors, and more particularly, to flow sensors that include a pressure related output signal. In one example, a flow sensor assembly may include a housing with an inlet flow port, an outlet flow port and a fluid channel extending therebetween, with a flow sensing element positioned in the housing and exposed to the fluid channel. A filter insert may be situated in the fluid channel, sometimes upstream of the flow sensor. When so configured, the flow sensor assembly may output a pressure or differential pressure based, at least in part, on a value of the flow rate through the fluid channel as sensed by the flow sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2011Publication date: February 9, 2012Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Mohammed Abdul Javvad Qasimi, William Hoover, Richard Charles Sorenson, Craig Scott Becke
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Publication number: 20070261241Abstract: An original equipment manufacturer water heater including a water tank including an inlet and an outlet, means for heating water in the water tank, a base pan at least partially supporting the water tank such that water leaked from the water tank collects in the base pan, a valve closable to prevent water from entering the water tank through the inlet, and a sensor positioned in the base pan, the sensor configured to close the valve upon detecting water.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2006Publication date: November 15, 2007Applicant: AOS Holding CompanyInventors: Marc Akkala, William Hoover
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Publication number: 20070245830Abstract: A pressure sensor port apparatus and method comprising a pressure port that includes a hexagonal area preferably comprising a plastic material (e.g., thermoplastic). Additionally, one or more electronic interconnections can be associated with the pressure sensor port, such that the electronic interconnections are isolated from sensed media while providing a pressure sensor port apparatus based on a cost effective injection molding process rather than a machining processes required for a metal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2006Publication date: October 25, 2007Inventors: Thomas Thuruthumaly, Lamar Ricks, William Hoover
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Publication number: 20070098594Abstract: Analytical multi-spectral optical detection systems and methods. A light source provides one or multiple lines (e.g., discrete wavelengths) of high spectral purity excitation light that is optically coupled to a sample via delivery fiber optic cables. Emission light is collected and provided to an emission detector, such as a diffraction gradient spectrophotometer emission detector, using collection fiber optic cables bundled with the delivery fiber optic cables in a probe interface positioned proximal a sample holder. The probe interface may be scanned over one or more samples, or one or more samples may be scanned proximal a fixed interface probe. Multiple excitation wavelengths allows for simultaneous excitation and detection of multiple fluorescent dyes in the visible spectrum. This increases sample throughput and reduces signal variations associated with signal acquisition at different times.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Applicant: Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Elkin, William Hoover, Ronald Kurnik
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Publication number: 20050146080Abstract: The present invention is a method for making a plastic overcap using a mold tool stack. The mold tool stack has a core and a cavity plate forming a cavity therebetween. The core has a resin passageway therein with a gate in a top surface of the core. The gate has a valve proximate the top surface of the core to regulate resin flowing from the resin passageway and into the cavity. The steps of the mold method are as follows: the mold tool stack is closed to form the cavity; the valve is opened to allow resin to enter the cavity; the valve is closed; the resin is allowed to cool; and the mold tool stack is opened to allow removal of the plastic overcap from within the mold tool stack. The top side of the plastic overcap produced is blemish-free, facilitating placement of labels and other markings thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2005Publication date: July 7, 2005Inventors: Earle Keirstead, Fredrick McCleery, William Conard, Arthur Knight, William Hoover, Thomas Butler, David Onzik
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Publication number: 20050062350Abstract: A motor including a frame, a stator fixed relative to the frame, and a bearing assembly fixed relative to the frame may be provided. The bearing assembly may include ball bearings at least partially encompassed by a conductive grease. The conductive grease may include grease and particles including at least one of carbon, metal and a combination thereof. At least one particle may be coated with a conductive polymer. A rotor may be supported by the bearing assembly for rotation relative to the stator.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2003Publication date: March 24, 2005Applicant: A.O. Smith CorporationInventors: Ming Kuo, William Hoover, Marc Akkala, William Mehlhorn
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Patent number: 4589508Abstract: A motorized wheelbarrow employing an engine to drive the wheel of the wheelbarrow. A unique friction drive transmission mechanism allows the wheelbarrow to be driven in either a forward or a reverse direction and can also stand in neutral while at the same time allowing the wheelbarrow to be accelerated gradually. In addition, a tire with a traction tread, can be used for the wheel so that the wheelbarrow has adequate traction in order to avoid becoming stuck in wet or rough terrain. The bed of the wheelbarrow is also capable of being pivoted upwardly in order to empty the bed without disrupting or upsetting the gasoline engine. The bed is easily removed so that various types of beds may be used interchangeably with the current invention. Those bed types include a flatbed, a bucket similar to that commonly used in the construction trades, and a stretcher-like bed which employs an additional set of handles on the front of the wheelbarrow.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 1984Date of Patent: May 20, 1986Inventors: William A. Hoover, Fred E. Payne
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Patent number: 4473152Abstract: A multiple compartment, self sanitizing, tooth brush holder wherein separate liquid containing compartments receive individual tooth brushes while the entire device is wall mounted or free standing. The receptacle is provided with a hinged lid which opens to the entire interior of the receptacle but which, when closed, allows some access to the interior of the receptacle. A clear impact resistant plastic is preferred for construction.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 1983Date of Patent: September 25, 1984Inventors: Arthur Jump, Jr., William Hoover
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Patent number: D338916Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 1991Date of Patent: August 31, 1993Assignee: M. Grumbacher, Inc.Inventors: William Hoover, Richard Schneider, Ronald Greenfield