Patents by Inventor William J. Wood

William J. Wood 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).

  • Patent number: 11975069
    Abstract: Emulsion-based and micromolded (“MM”) or three dimensional printed (“3DP”) polymeric formulations for single injection of antigen, preferably releasing at two or more time periods, have been developed. Formulations are preferably formed of biocompatible, biodegradable polymers. Discrete regions encapsulating antigen, alone or in combination with other antigens, adjuvants, stabilizers, and release modifiers, are present in the formulations. Antigen is preferably present in excipient at the time of administration, or on the surface of the formulation, for immediate release, and incorporated within the formulation for release at ten to 45 days after initial release of antigen, optionally at ten to 90 day intervals for release of antigen in one or more additional time periods. Antigen may be stabilized through the use of stabilizing agents such as trehalose glass. In a preferred embodiment for immunization against polio, antigen is released at the time of administration, and two, four and six months thereafter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignees: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, TOKITAE LLC
    Inventors: Ana Jaklenec, William Gates, Philip A. Welkhoff, Boris Nikolic, Lowell L. Wood, Jr., Robert S. Langer, Thanh Duc Nguyen, Stephany Yi Tzeng, James J. Norman, Kevin McHugh
  • Publication number: 20240107118
    Abstract: Some embodiments described in this disclosure are directed to one or more electronic devices that facilitate control of playback of a live content item displayed in a playback user interface. Some embodiments described in this disclosure are directed to one or more electronic devices that facilitate display of key content corresponding to a live content item in a key content user interface. Some embodiments described in this disclosure are directed to one or more electronic devices that facilitate concurrently display of multiple content items in a Multiview user interface. Some embodiments described in this disclosure are directed to one or more electronic devices that facilitate display of insights corresponding to a content item displayed in a playback user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher J. ELLINGFORD, Kevin M. SANDLOW, Lucio MORENO RUFO, Fredric R. VINNA, Policarpo B. WOOD, Antonio ALLEN, William D. CARPENTER, Anton M. DAVYDOV, Jonathan SILVIO, Brian K. SHIRAISHI, Gregory T. SCOTT
  • Patent number: 11435141
    Abstract: A system according to the present invention provides a radiant conveyor drying system and method of operation. The radiant conveyor drying system generally comprises an input assembly, a drying assembly and an exit assembly mechanically fixed to one another. The drying assembly comprising at least one drying unit in communication with one another to provide for passage of product between the respective drying units and the input assembly and the exit assembly. The drying unit comprising a conveyor belt and a drying unit heating assembly. The drying unit heating assembly comprising a plenum and a heating chamber. The drying unit further comprising a burning unit in communication with the heating chamber to provide for radiant heat to contact the product traveling on the conveyor through the drying unit. The drying unit further comprising a blower fan in communication with the plenum to provide for convective air advancing from the plenum, over and through the radiant heat, to the product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Inventor: William J. Wood
  • Patent number: 11348475
    Abstract: A cognitive assistant that allows a maintainer to speak to an application using natural language is disclosed. The maintainer can quickly interact with an application hands-free without the need to use complex user interfaces or memorized voice commands. The assistant provides instructions to the maintainer using augmented reality audio and visual cues. The assistant will walk the maintainer through maintenance tasks and verify proper execution using IoT sensors. If after completing a step, the IoT sensors are not as expected, the maintainer is notified on how to resolve the situation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: William J. Wood, Mark H. Boyd, Melanie K. Lorang, David H. Kusuda
  • Patent number: 11200749
    Abstract: A device is configured to estimate a gaze target of a user of an augmented reality headset based on vehicle sensor data and headset sensor data. The device is configured to generate visualization data based on the gaze target. Responsive to determining that the gaze target is inside a first vehicle, the visualization data includes a first visual depiction of a first point of interest that is outside the first vehicle. The first point of interest includes at least a portion of a particular route of a particular vehicle. The particular vehicle includes the first vehicle or a second vehicle. Responsive to determining that the gaze target is outside the first vehicle, the visualization data includes a second visual depiction of a second point of interest that is inside the first vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: James Joseph Bonang, William J. Wood, Thomas John Stepp
  • Publication number: 20210123675
    Abstract: A system according to the present invention provides a radiant conveyor drying system and method of operation. The radiant conveyor drying system generally comprises an input assembly, a drying assembly and an exit assembly mechanically fixed to one another. The drying assembly comprising at least one drying unit in communication with one another to provide for passage of product between the respective drying units and the input assembly and the exit assembly. The drying unit comprising a conveyor belt and a drying unit heating assembly. The drying unit heating assembly comprising a plenum and a heating chamber. The drying unit further comprising a burning unit in communication with the heating chamber to provide for radiant heat to contact the product traveling on the conveyor through the drying unit. The drying unit further comprising a blower far in communication with the plenum to provide for convective air advancing from the plenum, over and through the radiant heat, to the product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventor: William J. Wood
  • Publication number: 20210082199
    Abstract: A device is configured to estimate a gaze target of a user of an augmented reality headset based on vehicle sensor data and headset sensor data. The device is configured to generate visualization data based on the gaze target. Responsive to determining that the gaze target is inside a first vehicle, the visualization data includes a first visual depiction of a first point of interest that is outside the first vehicle. The first point of interest includes at least a portion of a particular route of a particular vehicle. The particular vehicle includes the first vehicle or a second vehicle. Responsive to determining that the gaze target is outside the first vehicle, the visualization data includes a second visual depiction of a second point of interest that is inside the first vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: James Joseph Bonang, William J. Wood, Thomas John Stepp
  • Publication number: 20210019945
    Abstract: A device is configured to determine a movement of a vehicle based on vehicle sensor data, and a movement of an augmented reality (AR) headset based on headset sensor data. The device is configured to estimate a user portion of the movement of the AR headset caused by a movement of a user and not caused by the movement of the vehicle. The device is configured to determine a gaze target of the user based on the user portion and to generate visualization data based on the gaze target. Responsive to determining that the gaze target is inside the vehicle, the visualization data includes a first visual depiction of a first point of interest that is outside the vehicle. Responsive to determining that the gaze target is outside the vehicle, the visualization data includes a second visual depiction of a second point of interest that is inside the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2019
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: James Joseph Bonang, William J. Wood
  • Patent number: 10896547
    Abstract: A device is configured to determine a movement of a vehicle based on vehicle sensor data, and a movement of an augmented reality (AR) headset based on headset sensor data. The device is configured to estimate a user portion of the movement of the AR headset caused by a movement of a user and not caused by the movement of the vehicle. The device is configured to determine a gaze target of the user based on the user portion and to generate visualization data based on the gaze target. Responsive to determining that the gaze target is inside the vehicle, the visualization data includes a first visual depiction of a first point of interest that is outside the vehicle. Responsive to determining that the gaze target is outside the vehicle, the visualization data includes a second visual depiction of a second point of interest that is inside the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: James Joseph Bonang, William J. Wood
  • Publication number: 20180165978
    Abstract: A cognitive assistant that allows a maintainer to speak to an application using natural language is disclosed. The maintainer can quickly interact with an application hands-free without the need to use complex user interfaces or memorized voice commands. The assistant provides instructions to the maintainer using augmented reality audio and visual cues. The assistant will walk the maintainer through maintenance tasks and verify proper execution using IoT sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: William J. Wood, Mark H. Boyd, Melanie K. Lorang, David H. Kusuda
  • Publication number: 20160150746
    Abstract: A one-piece drop-in device and a method of using the device to convert a bucket or other containers into a self-watering system for growing plants. The device produces a lower water reservoir and an upper area for soil, including a wicking zone wherein water from the reservoir can reach the roots of a plant via wicking or capillary action. The bucket or other container provides the bottom and side support walls to stabilize and strengthen the self-watering system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2016
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventor: William J. Wood
  • Patent number: 7931364
    Abstract: An optical insert carrier that may retain a left and right lens having at least two opening holes. The optical insert carrier maybe attached to the back side of a pair of sunglasses having a right and left lens, wherein the back side is the side of the sunglasses that faces the wearer. The optical insert carrier is made from thin sheet or molded material in the range of 0.010 to 0.060 thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Inventors: Murray Kendall Wilson, William J Wood
  • Publication number: 20080160021
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel polypeptides having sequence identity with IL-17, IL-17 receptors and to nucleic acid molecules encoding those polypeptides. Also provided herein are vectors and host cells comprising those nucleic acid sequences, chimeric polypeptide molecules comprising the polypeptides of the present invention fused to heterologous polypeptide sequences, antibodies which bind to the polypeptides of the present invention and to methods for producing the polypeptides of the present invention. Further provided herein are methods for treating degenerative cartilaginous disorders and other inflammatory diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2007
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: Jian Chen, Ellen Filvaroff, Sherman Fong, Dorothy French, Audrey Goddard, Paul J. Godowski, J. Christopher Grimaldi, Austin L. Gurney, Kenneth J. Hillan, Sarah G. Hymowitz, Hanzhong Li, James Pan, Melissa A. Starovasnik, Daniel Tumas, Menno Van Lookeren, Richard Vandlen, Colin K. Watanabe, P. Mickey Williams, William J. Wood, Daniel G. Yansura
  • Patent number: 6739510
    Abstract: A rejection rate of a selective sequential processing apparatus such as a mail sortation apparatus is reduced by combining results of at least two feature discrimination arrangements such as optical character recognition and a bar code reader based on comparisons of results of the feature discrimination results against each other and against expected values to validate at least one result and rejecting articles for manual processing only when no feature discrimination result can be validated. The results of one feature discrimination technique can be used to augment results of another feature discrimination technique to improve selective processing accuracy and processing speed and throughput are increased by allowing use of faster or accelerated feature discrimination processes while maintaining a greater number of articles within the automated process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick J. Fitzgibbons, Bruce H. Hanson, William J. Woods
  • Publication number: 20030203401
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel polypeptides and to nucleic acid molecules encoding those polypeptides. Also provided herein are vectors and host cells comprising those nucleic acid sequences, chimeric polypeptide molecules comprising the polypeptides of the present invention fused to heterologous polypeptide sequences, antibodies which bind to the polypeptides of the present invention and to methods for producing the polypeptides of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2001
    Publication date: October 30, 2003
    Applicant: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin P. Baker, David Botstein, Luc Desnoyers, Dan L. Eaton, Napoleone Ferrara, Sherman Fong, Wei-Qiang Gao, Audrey Goddard, Paul J. Godowski, J. Christopher Grimaldi, Austin L. Gurney, Kenneth J. Hillan, James Pan, Nicholas F. Paoni, Margaret Ann Roy, Victoria Smith, Timothy A. Stewart, Daniel Tumas, Colin K. Watanabe, P. Mickey Williams, William J. Wood
  • Publication number: 20030168513
    Abstract: A rejection rate of a selective sequential processing apparatus such as a mail sortation apparatus is reduced by combining results of at least two feature discrimination arrangements such as optical character recognition and a bar code reader based on comparisons of results of the feature discrimination results against each other and against expected values to validate at least one result and rejecting articles for manual processing only when no feature discrimination result can be validated. results of one feature discrimination technique can be used to augment results of another feature discrimination technique to improve selective processing accuracy and processing speed and throughput are increased by allowing use of faster or accelerated feature discrimination processes while maintaining a greater number of articles within the automated process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2002
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Inventors: Patrick J. Fitzgibbons, Bruce H. Hanson, William J. Woods
  • Publication number: 20030054400
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel polypeptides and to nucleic acid molecules encoding those polypeptides. Also provided herein are vectors and host cells comprising those nucleic acid sequences, chimeric polypeptide molecules comprising the polypeptides of the present invention fused to heterologous polypeptide sequences, antibodies which bind to the polypeptides of the present invention and to methods for producing the polypeptides of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2001
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Applicant: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Avi Ashkenazi, David Botstein, Luc Desnoyers, Dan L. Eaton, Napoleone Ferrara, Ellen Filvaroff, Sherman Fong, Wei-Qiang Gao, Hanspeter Gerber, Mary E. Gerritsen, Audrey Goddard, Paul J. Godowski, J. Christopher Grimaldi, Austin L. Gurney, Kenneth J. Hillan, Ivar J. Kljavin, Jennie P. Mather, James Pan, Nicholas F. Paoni, Margaret Ann Roy, Timothy A. Stewart, Daniel Tumas, P. Mickey Williams, William J. Wood
  • Patent number: 4901422
    Abstract: The invention is concerned with a method of manufacturing badges and insignia, for example of the type worn by policemen and army personnel. The method comprises extruding metal, preferably aluminum, to form a channel-shaped section. The section has a flat planar surface portion and a pair of spaced parallel flanges projecting rearwardly from the rear face of the surface portion and at right angles to the face. The extruded section is passed through a punching machining machine, and side-acting punches remove portions of the metal forming the flanges to form lugs. A badge is formed in the planar surface portion of the section, and the completed badge is severed from the remainder of the extrusion. The invention also includes a badge made by the method which includes fastening lugs projecting from the reverse of the badge and formed integrally with the badge by extrusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1990
    Inventor: William J. Woods
  • Patent number: 4098534
    Abstract: An improved blister type air deflector for a large box type trailer provides a stabilizing air stream around the top and sides of the trailer and also a region of high pressure in the space between the tractor and the trailer whereby salt, snow and ice pick up from road spray is minimized. The air deflector may be illuminated from within and serve as a signboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1976
    Date of Patent: July 4, 1978
    Inventor: William J. Wood
  • Patent number: D1023289
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Quip NYC, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Henry Fratti, Eric Glenn Harsh, Steffany V. Tran, Nathan A. Herrmann, Simon J. M. Enever, William May, Sean James Wilson, James C. Krause, Maxwell R. Wood-Lee, Paul B. Koh