Patents by Inventor William J. Tucker
William J. Tucker 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: 11919236Abstract: A method of separating excess resin from at least one object includes: (a) stereolithographically producing at least one object, each object having at least one retention feature (32) formed thereon, each object carrying excess resin on a surface thereof; then (b) mounting each object on at least one transfer frame (21), each transfer frame having at least one retention member (22) that mates with the retention feature; (c) connecting each transfer frame to a rotor with the at least one object carried thereon; (d) centrifugally separating excess resin from each object by spinning the rotor with each transfer frame connected thereto while the at least one object remains connected to each transfer frame by the retention feature; then (e) removing each transfer frame from the rotor, with excess resin separated from each at least one object thereon.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2019Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Carbon, Inc.Inventors: Ananda Rose Day, Kenton J. Kwok, William James Tucker
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Patent number: 11918046Abstract: A cartridge of an e-vaping device includes a housing extending in a longitudinal direction, a reservoir in the housing, a heater in the housing, and an absorbent material at least partially surrounding the sinusoidal shaped member. The reservoir is configured to store a pre-vapor formulation. The heater has a sinusoidal shaped member translating about an elliptical shape to define a channel there through. The absorbent material is in fluid communication with the reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2023Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Altria Client Services LLCInventors: Shmuel Gavrielov, Yuval Malka, Rangaraj S. Sundar, Isaac Weigensberg, David Rubli, Moshe Eliyahu, Arye Weigensberg, Scott A. Fath, Christopher S. Tucker, William J. Bogdziewicz
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Patent number: 8154411Abstract: A System and Method for Person or Object Position Location Utilizing Impulse Radio, comprising a plurality of reference impulse radios; an object or person to be tracked having a mobile impulse radio associated therewith; an architecture with an associated positioning algorithm associated with said plurality of impulse radio reference radios and said mobile impulse radio; and display means for displaying the position of the person or object whose position is to be determined.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2007Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: TDC Acquisition Holdings, Inc.Inventors: James L. Richards, Larry W. Fullerton, David C. Meigs, William D. Welch, Jr., Donald A. Kelly, Timothy T. Payment, James S. Finn, William J. Tucker
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Patent number: 8149107Abstract: A System and Method for Person or Object Position Location Utilizing Impulse Radio, comprising a plurality of reference impulse radios; an object or person to be tracked having a mobile impulse radio associated therewith; an architecture with an associated positioning algorithm associated with said plurality of impulse radio reference radios and said mobile impulse radio; and display means for displaying the position of the person or object whose position is to be determined.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2007Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: TDC Acquisition Holdings, Inc.Inventors: James L. Richards, Larry W. Fullerton, David C. Meigs, William D. Welch, Jr., Donald A. Kelly, Timothy T. Payment, James S. Finn, William J. Tucker
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Patent number: 7880608Abstract: A System and Method for Person or Object Position Location Utilizing Impulse Radio, comprising a plurality of reference impulse radios; an object or person to be tracked having a mobile impulse radio associated therewith; an architecture with an associated positioning algorithm associated with said plurality of impulse radio reference radios and said mobile impulse radio; and display means for displaying the position of the person or object whose position is to be determined.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Time Domain CorporationInventors: James L. Richards, Larry W. Fullerton, Donald A. Kelly, David C. Meigs, Timothy T. Payment, James S. Finn, William J. Tucker, William D. Welch, Jr.
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Patent number: 7545281Abstract: A System and Method for Person or Object Position Location Utilizing Impulse Radio, comprising a plurality of reference impulse radios; an object or person to be tracked having a mobile impulse radio associated therewith; an architecture with an associated positioning algorithm associated with said plurality of impulse radio reference radios and said mobile impulse radio; and display means for displaying the position of the person or object whose position is to be determined.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2007Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: Time Domain CorporationInventors: James L. Richards, Larry W. Fullerton, David C. Meigs, William D. Welch, Jr., Donald A. Kelly, Timothy T. Payment, James S. Finn, William J. Tucker
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Patent number: 7474219Abstract: A System and Method for Person or Object Position Location Utilizing Impulse Radio, comprising a plurality of reference impulse radios; an object or person to be tracked having a mobile impulse radio associated therewith; an architecture with an associated positioning algorithm associated with said plurality of impulse radio reference radios and said mobile impulse radio; and display means for displaying the position of the person or object whose position is to be determined.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2007Date of Patent: January 6, 2009Assignee: Time Domain CorporationInventors: James L. Richards, Larry W. Fullerton, David C. Meigs, William D. Welch, Jr., Donald A. Kelly, Timothy T. Payment, James S. Finn, William J. Tucker
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Patent number: 7397379Abstract: A System and Method for Person or Object Position Location Utilizing Impulse Radio, comprising a plurality of reference impulse radios; an object or person to be tracked having a mobile impulse radio associated therewith; an architecture with an associated positioning algorithm associated with said plurality of impulse radio reference radios and said mobile impulse radio; and display means for displaying the position of the person or object whose position is to be determined.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2002Date of Patent: July 8, 2008Assignee: Time Domain CorporationInventors: James L. Richards, Larry W. Fullerton, Donald A. Kelly, David C. Meigs, Timothy T. Payment, James S. Finn, William J. Tucker, William D. Welch, Jr.
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Publication number: 20030144011Abstract: A System and Method for Person or Object Position Location Utilizing Impulse Radio, comprising a plurality of reference impulse radios; an object or person to be tracked having a mobile impulse radio associated therewith; an architecture with an associated positioning algorithm associated with said plurality of impulse radio reference radios and said mobile impulse radio; and display means for displaying the position of the person or object whose position is to be determined.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2002Publication date: July 31, 2003Inventors: James L. Richards, Larry W. Fullerton, Donald A. Kelly, David C. Meigs, Timothy T. Payment, James S. Finn, William J. Tucker, William D. Welch
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Patent number: 6504483Abstract: A system, electronic monitor and method are provided that utilize the communication capabilities and positioning capabilities of impulse radio technology to enable people (e.g., broadcasters, fans, trainers, jockeys) to track a position of a horse as it moves around a race track and/or to enable people to monitor one or more vital signs of the moving horse. The present invention may also be used track and/or monitor other animals such as dogs and people.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2000Date of Patent: January 7, 2003Assignee: Time Domain CorporationInventors: James L. Richards, Larry W. Fullerton, Donald A. Kelly, David C. Meigs, Timothy T. Payment, James S. Finn, William J. Tucker, William D. Welch, Jr.
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Patent number: 6501393Abstract: A system, electronic monitor and method are provided that utilize the communication capabilities and positioning capabilities of impulse radio technology to enable people (e.g., mechanics, fans, broadcasters, drivers) to track a position of a vehicle as it moves around a race track and/or to enable people to monitor an engine, transmission system, braking system and other vehicular parameters of the moving vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2000Date of Patent: December 31, 2002Assignee: Time Domain CorporationInventors: James L. Richards, Larry W. Fullerton, Donald A. Kelly, David C. Meigs, Timothy T. Payment, James S. Finn, William J. Tucker, William D. Welch, Jr.
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Patent number: 6492906Abstract: A system, electronic monitor and method are provided that utilize the capabilities of impulse radio technology to overcome the shortcomings of conventional house arrest monitoring systems. One embodiment of the present invention enables monitoring personnel (e.g., police officers, parole officers) to determine whether a person under house arrest and carrying an electronic monitor stays within their home. Another embodiment of the present invention enables monitoring personnel to determine whether a person under house arrest and carrying an electronic monitor is located within their home and/or also enables monitoring personnel to monitor the vital signs of that person.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2000Date of Patent: December 10, 2002Assignee: Time Domain CorporationInventors: James L. Richards, Larry W. Fullerton, Donald A. Kelly, David C. Meigs, Timothy T. Payment, James S. Finn, William J. Tucker, William D. Welch, Jr.
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Patent number: 6489893Abstract: A system, apparatus and method are provided that utilize the communication capabilities and positioning capabilities of impulse radio technology to overcome the shortcomings in conventional prison monitoring systems. Basically, the present invention enables prison personnel to track the movements of a prisoner and/or monitor the vital signs of a prisoner using impulse radio technology that is well suited for a prison environment.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2000Date of Patent: December 3, 2002Assignee: Time Domain CorporationInventors: James L. Richards, Larry W. Fullerton, Donald A. Kelly, David C. Meigs, Timothy T. Payment, James S. Finn, William J. Tucker, William D. Welch, Jr.
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Patent number: 6469628Abstract: A system, electronic monitor and method are provided that utilize impulse radio technology to enable a farmer to accurately track a position of an object (e.g., farm equipment, farm animal, farm employee) as the object moves around a farm and/or to enable a farmer to monitor a variety of parameters associated with the moving farm equipment. In addition, the system, electronic monitor and method can utilize impulse radio technology to help control either remotely or automatically one or more pieces of farm equipment.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2000Date of Patent: October 22, 2002Assignee: Time Domain CorporationInventors: James L. Richards, Larry W. Fullerton, Donald A. Kelly, David C. Meigs, Timothy T. Payment, James S. Finn, William J. Tucker, William D. Welch, Jr.
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Patent number: 6466125Abstract: A system, electronic monitor and method are provided that utilize impulse radio technology to alert medical personnel when a patient needs medical assistance. In addition, the present invention includes a system, electronic monitor and method that utilize the communication capabilities and positioning capabilities of impulse radio technology to enable medical personnel to monitor one or more vitals signs of a patient and/or to enable medical personnel to determine a current a position of a patient in a building such as a hospital, nursing home or their home.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2000Date of Patent: October 15, 2002Assignee: Time Domain CorporationInventors: James L. Richards, Larry W. Fullerton, Donald A. Kelly, David C. Meigs, Timothy T. Payment, James S. Finn, William J. Tucker, William D. Welch, Jr.