Patents by Inventor William J. Hurley
William J. Hurley 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: 11130699Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to glass spheroids and methods of making these spheroids that have significantly increased resilience to applied pressure and surface scratching. In addition, the present disclosure is directed to tailless Prince Rupert's Drops and methods of making tailless Prince Rupert's Drops.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2018Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Inventor: William J. Hurley
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Publication number: 20190106350Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to glass spheroids and methods of making these spheroids that have significantly increased resilience to applied pressure and surface scratching. In addition, the present disclosure is directed to tailless Prince Rupert's Drops and methods of making tailless Prince Rupert's Drops.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2018Publication date: April 11, 2019Inventor: William J. HURLEY
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Patent number: 7930601Abstract: A method for implementing at speed bit fail mapping of an embedded memory system having ABIST (Array Built In Self Testing), comprises using a high speed multiplied clock which is a multiple of an external clock of an external tester to sequence ABIST bit fail testing of the embedded memory system. Collect store fail data during ABIST testing of the embedded memory system. Perform a predetermined number of ABIST runs before issuing a bypass order substituting the external clock for the high speed multiplied clock. Use the external clock of the tester to read bit fail data out to the external tester.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2008Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Joseph Eckelman, Donato O. Forlenza, Orazio P. Forlenza, William J. Hurley, Thomas J. Knips, Gary William Maier, Phong T. Tran
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Publication number: 20090217112Abstract: A method for implementing at speed bit fail mapping of an embedded memory system having ABIST (Array Built In Self Testing), comprises using a high speed multiplied clock which is a multiple of an external clock of an external tester to sequence ABIST bit fail testing of the embedded memory system. Collect store fail data during ABIST testing of the embedded memory system. Perform a predetermined number of ABIST runs before issuing a bypass order substituting the external clock for the high speed multiplied clock. Use the external clock of the tester to read bit fail data out to the external tester.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2008Publication date: August 27, 2009Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Joseph Eckelman, Donato O. Forlenza, Orazio P. Forlenza, William J. Hurley, Thomas J. Knips, Gary William Maier, Phong T. Tran
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Patent number: 7395470Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided implementing a scan chain diagnostics technique. The diagnostics technique includes employing fuses coupled to latches of the scan chain to load a known logic value into the latches at known locations of the scan chain, and then unloading values from the scan chain, and if the scan chain is defective (for example, based on the unloaded logic values), then localizing a defect in the scan chain from the unloaded logic values by comparison thereof with the known locations of the latches of the scan chain loaded with the known logic value via the fuses. The scan chain may be predesigned with fuses spaced periodically across the chain every n latches to facilitate subsequent localization of a detected defect in the scan chain.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2005Date of Patent: July 1, 2008Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Todd M. Burdine, Donato O. Forlenza, Orazio P. Forlenza, William J. Hurley, Phong T. Tran
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Patent number: 7392449Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided implementing a scan chain diagnostics technique. The diagnostics technique includes employing fuses coupled to latches of the scan chain to load a known logic value into the latches at known locations of the scan chain, and then unloading values from the scan chain, and if the scan chain is defective (for example, based on the unloaded logic values), then localizing a defect in the scan chain from the unloaded logic values by comparison thereof with the known locations of the latches of the scan chain loaded with the known logic value via the fuses. The scan chain may be predesigned with fuses spaced periodically across the chain every n latches to facilitate subsequent localization of a detected defect in the scan chain.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2007Date of Patent: June 24, 2008Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Todd M. Burdine, Donato O. Forlenza, Orazio P. Forlenza, William J. Hurley, Phong T. Tran
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Patent number: 7152385Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for installing barriers in openings of gaps in or between structures such as walls, ceilings, and floors are described herein. At least one barrier molding bag is positioned in the hole or gap, and a flowable firestop material that is preferably operative to cure or harden, such as a hydratable cementitious slurry, is introduced into the bag to create a barrier in the hole or gap.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2003Date of Patent: December 26, 2006Assignee: W.R. Grace & Co.-Conn.Inventors: Michael D. Morgan, Xiudong Sun, Laura A. Tennenhouse, Robert A. Wiercinski, Benita Dair, Antonio J. Aldykiewicz, Jr., Leon Bablouzian, Lawrence Shapiro, William J. Hurley, Jr.
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Patent number: 7117415Abstract: Methods and systems for reducing the volume of test data associated with built in self testing (BIST) test methodologies (e.g., logical BIST, array BIST, etc.) and pattern structures are provided. Embodiments of the present invention store a limited number of “dynamic” test parameters for each test sequence that have changed relative to a previous test sequence.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2004Date of Patent: October 3, 2006Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Donato O. Forlenza, Orazio P. Forlenza, William J. Hurley, Bryan J. Robbins
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Patent number: 7043880Abstract: The invention provides methods, systems, and devices for installing thermal barriers in openings or gaps in or between structures such as walls, ceilings, and floors. At least one thermal barrier molding bag is positioned in the hole or gap, and a flowable firestop material that is operative to cure or harden, such as a hydratable cementitious slurry, is introduced into the bag to mold a barrier in the hole or gap.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2003Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn.Inventors: Michael D. Morgan, Xiudong Sun, Laura A. Tennenhouse, Robert A. Wiercinski, Benita Dair, Antonio J. Aldykiewicz, Jr., Leon Bablouzian, Lawrence Shapiro, William J. Hurley, Jr.
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Patent number: 6783345Abstract: The invention provides methods, systems, and devices for installing barriers in openings or gaps in or between structures such as walls, ceilings, and floors. At least one barrier molding bag is positioned in the hole or gap, and a flowable firestop material that is preferably operative to cure or harden, such as a hydratable cementitious slurry, is introduced into the bag to create a barrier in the hole or gap.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2002Date of Patent: August 31, 2004Assignee: W.R. Grace & Co.-ConnInventors: Michael D. Morgan, Xiudong Sun, Laura A. Tennenhouse, Robert A. Wiercinski, Benita Dair, Antonio J. Aldykiewicz, Jr., Leon Bablouzian, Lawrence Shapiro, William J. Hurley, Jr.
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Publication number: 20040045234Abstract: The invention provides methods, systems, and devices for installing barriers in openings or gaps in or between structures such as walls, ceilings, and floors. At least one barrier molding bag is positioned in the hole or gap, and a flowable firestop material that is preferably operative to cure or harden, such as a hydratable cementitious slurry, is introduced into the bag to create a barrier in the hole or gap.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2003Publication date: March 11, 2004Applicant: W.R. GRACE & CO.-CONN.Inventors: Michael D. Morgan, Xiudong Sun, Laura A. Tennenhouse, Robert A. Wiercinski, Benita Dair, Antonio J. Aldykiewicz, Leon Bablouzian, Lawrence Shapiro, William J. Hurley
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Publication number: 20030213211Abstract: The invention provides methods, systems, and devices for installing thermal barriers in openings or gaps in or between structures such as walls, ceilings, and floors. At least one thermal barrier molding bag is positioned in the hole or gap, and a flowable firestop material that is operative to cure or harden, such as a hydratable cementitious slurry, is introduced into the bag to mold a barrier in the hole or gap.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2003Publication date: November 20, 2003Applicant: W.R. GRACE & CO.-CONN.Inventors: Michael D. Morgan, Xiudong Sun, Laura A. Tennenhouse, Robert A. Wiercinski, Benita Dair, Antonio J. Aldykiewicz, Leon Bablouzian, Lawrence Shapiro, William J. Hurley
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Publication number: 20030191702Abstract: A hybrid interactive process by which a loan and investment transition a customer from debt to a savings account. Debt repayment is structured by utilizing multiple monthly payment streams to combat compounding interest as it works against a person carrying debt. The investments provide a two tiered portfolio as collateral in the event of unforeseen client emergencies using bonds or bond mutual funds. Growth in stocks or stock mutual funds is used to retire outstanding debt with a continuing transition solely into investing as a progressive process to achieve a customer's stated financial goals.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2002Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventor: William J. Hurley
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Publication number: 20030089062Abstract: The invention provides methods, systems, and devices for installing barriers in openings or gaps in or between structures such as walls, ceilings, and floors. At least one barrier molding bag is positioned in the hole or gap, and a flowable firestop material that is preferably operative to cure or harden, such as a hydratable cementitious slurry, is introduced into the bag to create a barrier in the hole or gap.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2002Publication date: May 15, 2003Applicant: W.R. GRACE & CO.-CONN.Inventors: Michael D. Morgan, Xiudong Sun, Laura A. Tennenhouse, Robert A. Wiercinski, Benita Dair, Antonio J. Aldykiewicz, Leon Bablouzian, Lawrence Shapiro, William J. Hurley
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Patent number: 6348093Abstract: Exemplary packaging of the invention can be introduced in a sealed form directly into a mixer, whereby, upon agitation of the mixer, a cemenititous binder, an admixture or admixtures, and/or fibers can be released to make or modify, in the mixer, a castable cementitious composition within which the packaging material, which is made of a non-water-soluble, basic-medium-soluble polymeric material, can disappear from sight.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2000Date of Patent: February 19, 2002Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co. - ConnInventors: Klaus-Alexander Rieder, William J. Hurley, Jr., Anandakumar Ranganthan, Michael B. Macklin
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Patent number: 6322140Abstract: A restraint system for moving a vehicle seat and occupant toward the vehicle floor. In one embodiment a fluid cylinder pivotally mounted to the floor has an extendable piston rod connected to a linkage mounted to the vehicle seat. A three point belt assembly mounted to the seat is connected to the cylinder rod. Retraction of the cylinder rod pretensions or tightens the three point buckle assembly and subsequently moves the seat towards the vehicle floor. In an alternate embodiment a displacement member including at least a flexible portion is connected at one end to a piston within a fluid cylinder and is connected at the other end to the linkage. An angle between 0 and 180 degrees is imparted to the flexible portion of the displacement member, allowing the cylinder to be oriented in alternate directions for space efficiency. Retraction of the cylinder rod tightens the three point buckle assembly and moves the seat towards the vehicle floor.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 1999Date of Patent: November 27, 2001Assignee: Indiana Mills & Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Chris P. Jessup, Harry W. Templin, Jeffry L. Williams, William J. Hurley
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Patent number: 5921754Abstract: A method of manufacturing a composite turbine rotor in which blade coupons are fabricated from flat braided fabrics that have extending axial fibers. The extending axial fibers are then woven between the plies of polar woven fabric which make up the body of the rotor. This preform assembly is then impregnated with resin and cured. The blade coupons make up the blades of the rotor and can be made to have an airfoil shape, a curved shape, or a twisted shape by the use of blade formation tools designed for forming the rotor preform.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 1996Date of Patent: July 13, 1999Assignee: Foster-Miller, Inc.Inventors: Glenn Freitas, William J. Hurley, Jr., Kevin Keough, Richard Terrazzano, Brian Tweed, Joseph Boyce
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Patent number: 5904087Abstract: A braiding machine carrier having a frame; a fiber spool mount attached to the frame; a fiber take-up assembly including a spiral spring; gear train on the frame for mechanically connecting the take-up spring assembly to the fiber spool mount for winding the spiral spring as a spool on the mount rotates; and a magnetic clutch, coupled to the take-up spring assembly, for preventing overwinding of the spiral spring.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 1997Date of Patent: May 18, 1999Assignee: Foster-Miller, Inc.Inventors: Glenn Freitas, Kevin E. Keough, William J. Hurley, Jr., Richard Terrazzano, Daniel Bullock
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Patent number: 5451094Abstract: A restraint system for moving a vehicle seat and occupant toward the vehicle floor. A fluid cylinder pivotally mounted to the floor has an extendable piston rod connected to a linkage mounted to the vehicle seat. A three point belt assembly mounted to the seat is connected to the cylinder rod. Retraction of the cylinder rod pretensions or tightens the three point buckle assembly and subsequently moves the seat towards the vehicle floor.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 1994Date of Patent: September 19, 1995Assignee: Indiana Mills & Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Harry W. Templin, Keith H. Freeman, Jeffry L. Williams, William J. Hurley
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Patent number: RE37123Abstract: A restraint system for moving a vehicle seat and occupant toward the vehicle floor. A fluid cylinder pivotally mounted to the floor has an extendable piston rod connected to a linkage mounted to the vehicle seat. A three point belt assembly mounted to the seat is connected to the cylinder rod. Retraction of the cylinder rod pretensions or tightens the three point buckle assembly and subsequently moves the seat towards the vehicle floor.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 1996Date of Patent: April 3, 2001Assignee: Indiana Mills & Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Harry W. Templin, Keith H. Freeman, Jeffry L. Williams, William J. Hurley