Patents by Inventor William Jacobson

William Jacobson 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).

  • Publication number: 20260097810
    Abstract: A power machine includes a frame, a plurality of wheels, a steering actuator, a hub, a link and a bell crank. The plurality of wheels are in contact with a ground surface that serves as a horizontal reference. The steering actuator is mounted on the frame and is configured for substantially vertical extension and retraction. The hub includes a stationary portion and a rotatable portion, wherein one of the plurality of wheels is mounted on the rotatable portion to pivot about a first axis. The link has a first end pivotally connected to the rotatable portion of the hub. The bell crank comprises first, second and third pivot joints. The first pivot joint is attached to an end of the steering actuator, the second pivot joint is attached to the stationary portion of the hub, and the third pivot joint is attached to a second end of the link.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2025
    Publication date: April 9, 2026
    Inventors: Michael Schmidt, Brent C. Durkin, Shane C. Wagner, Andrew Hoffman, William Jacobson, Kenneth L. Dieter
  • Publication number: 20240084825
    Abstract: A power machine can include a frame, a power source, a machine hydraulic system, and a rotary implement removably securable to the frame. The machine hydraulic system can provide operational hydraulic power to a hydraulic motor of the rotary implement through an implement hydraulic circuit. In an implement braking mode, flow of hydraulic fluid through the implement hydraulic circuit can provide braking for the hydraulic motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Cody Erhardt, Daniel J. Krieger, William Jacobson
  • Patent number: 9303537
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device which provides a safety measure to vehicles by utilizing the dead man (tether) switch, or other electrical connection, in combination with a valve and actuator, to keep oil from leaking out of the lubrication system of the vehicle in a rollover situation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Inventor: William Jacobson
  • Publication number: 20120298069
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device which provides a safety measure to vehicles by utilizing the dead man (tether) switch, or other electrical connection, in combination with a valve and actuator, to keep oil from leaking out of the lubrication system of the vehicle in a rollover situation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Inventor: William Jacobson
  • Publication number: 20120292545
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device which provides a safety measure to vehicles by utilizing the dead man (tether) switch, or other electrical connection, in combination with a valve and actuator, to keep oil from leaking out of the lubrication system of the vehicle in a rollover situation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Inventor: William Jacobson
  • Patent number: 8225766
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device which provides a safety measure to vehicles by utilizing the dead man (tether) switch, or other electrical connection, in combination with a valve and actuator, to keep oil from leaking out of the lubrication system of the vehicle in a rollover situation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Inventor: William Jacobson
  • Publication number: 20110073065
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device which provides a safety measure to vehicles by utilizing the dead man (tether) switch, or other electrical connection, in combination with a valve and actuator, to keep oil from leaking out of the lubrication system of the vehicle in a rollover situation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Inventor: William Jacobson
  • Publication number: 20090281091
    Abstract: This invention provides methods and pharmaceutical compositions for modulating bladder function, and in particular for maintaining bladder control or treating urinary incontinence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: Wyeth
    Inventor: William Jacobson
  • Publication number: 20070225274
    Abstract: This invention provides methods and pharmaceutical compositions for modulating bladder function, and in particular for maintaining bladder control or treating urinary incontinence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Applicant: Wyeth
    Inventor: William Jacobson
  • Publication number: 20060258712
    Abstract: This invention provides methods and pharmaceutical compositions for modulating bladder function, and in particular for maintaining bladder control or treating urinary incontinence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Applicant: Wyeth
    Inventor: William Jacobson
  • Publication number: 20060211672
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treating or inhibiting mucositis or radiation cystitis using an ER? selective ligand. The present invention also provides compositions, including pharmaceutical compositions, containing the ER? selective ligand and a traditional medicament for mucositis or radiation cystitis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2006
    Publication date: September 21, 2006
    Applicant: Wyeth
    Inventors: William Jacobson, Heather Harris
  • Patent number: 6761356
    Abstract: The present invention is a game that challenges a plurality of participants to win points by verbally describing images, accurately recreating images based on verbal descriptions, and evaluating images based on preexisting criteria. A set of game cards is provided, and each game card includes on its front face a unique image, an image title, and a plurality of unique written criteria. Each criterion is a true statement of a descriptive nature pertaining to the image on the same game card. The criteria are not initially visible to any participant. The game is played in multiple rounds, where in each round, one participant verbally describes the image on a game card while the remaining participants attempt to recreate the image on a writing surface based on the verbal description. After an allotted time, the description is concluded and participants stop recreating the image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Inventors: William Jacobson, Amanda Kohout