Patents by Inventor William Jones

William Jones 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: 20160071175
    Abstract: A social networking system provides verification of gift orders placed for restricted gifts. The restricted gift is subject to limitations on the giving and receiving of the gift, such as minimum age thresholds. A user purchasing the gift is directed from a social network to a landing page of a gifting system. At the landing page, the user provides login credentials to verify the user's identity within the purchase flow and prior to gift purchase. The social networking system verifies whether the login credentials match the user and determines whether the user may be permitted to purchase the restricted gift by comparing limitations of the restricted gift with profile information of the verified user. An order for the gift is provided to a gift delivery location where the recipient can receive the gift.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Nathan Reuss, Christopher William Jones
  • Publication number: 20160031173
    Abstract: A transfer ring of the type having a plurality of shoes arranged in a substantially circular configuration to define an inwardly-facing segmented cylindrical gripping surface, and a shoe for use in such a transfer ring, are disclosed. Each shoe comprises an arcuate interior surface defining a segment of the cylindrical gripping surface. The interior surface of each shoe has a first arcuate edge and an opposite second arcuate edge arranged substantially parallel to one another, and opposite first and second end edges extending between respective ends of said first and second arcuate edges. Each first end edge of each arcuate surface is mounted adjacent the second end edge of an adjacent arcuate surface, and the first end edge of at least one of the arcuate surfaces defines a varied or irregular shape along its arcuate surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Patrick Jones, Ian Smith, William Jones, Robert L. Marcus, JR.
  • Publication number: 20150356736
    Abstract: A computerized mask edit guided processing method for time-lapse image analysis performs by a computer program an assisted mask editing on an input image sequence to generate mask edit data, and performs a mask edit guided processing using the image sequence and the mask edit data. A computerized track edit guided processing method for time-lapse image analysis performs by a computer program an assisted track editing on an input image sequence to generate track edit data, and performs a track edit guided processing using the image sequence and the track edit data. A computerized edit guided processing method for time-lapse image analysis performs by a computer program a combination of assisted mask editing and assisted track editing on an input image sequence to generate edit data, and performs a combination of mask edit guided processing and track edit guided processing using the image sequence and the edit data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2014
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: Shih-Jong James Lee, Michael William Jones, Bryce Graff
  • Publication number: 20150320694
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a mucoadhesive nanoparticle delivery system. The nanoparticles are formed from amphiphilic macromolecules conjugated to a mucosal targeting moiety in such a manner that the surface of the nanoparticle is coated with the targeting moiety. The surface density of the targeting moiety can be tuned for adjustable targeting of the nanoparticles to a mucosal site without substantially compromising the stability of the particles. The particles were found to have high loading efficiency and sustained release properties at the mucosal site. The present disclosure also relates to polymers and macromolecules useful in the preparation of the mucoadhesive nanoparticles, as well as compositions, methods, commercial packages, kits and uses related thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Frank GU, Lyndon James William JONES, Shengyan (Sandy) LIU
  • Patent number: 9169165
    Abstract: A liquid foliar nutrient composition comprising oil, essential element(s) and optionally, a surfactant to enable a stable useable dispersion of the oil and the essential element(s) to be formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: Innovative Chemical Services Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Robert William Killick, Andrew Robert Killick, Peter William Jones, John David Morrison
  • Publication number: 20150302678
    Abstract: A method of repurposing coins includes the acts of discharging processed mixed coins into a coin bin, receiving a first request for a number of or value of coins of a first denomination from an authorized person, outputting the mixed coins from the coin bin onto a coin conveyor responsive to the received first request, conveying the mixed coins output from the coin bin, using the coin conveyor, to the coin processing machine for repurposing, and discharging the coins of the first denomination from the coin processing machine to a secure coin cassette and discharging coins of a denomination other than the first denomination back to the coin bin. These acts of outputting, conveying and discharging are continued until the number of or value of coins of the first denomination have been discharged to the secure coin cassette.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventors: John R. Blake, Curtis Hallowell, William Jones, Marianne Krbec
  • Publication number: 20150267835
    Abstract: A valve monitoring system used for the evacuation of condensate from a compressed air tank includes a transducer that generates an electrical signal based on the sound of material exiting the tank through a release valve. When the electrical signal generated by the transducer corresponds to the sound of air flow, indicating that the condensate has been evacuated, a trigger mechanism actuates the valve to close the valve and prevent any additional air from exiting the tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventor: William Jones
  • Publication number: 20150224728
    Abstract: An improved belt and tread drum incorporating an improved segment is disclosed. Segments are mounted in side-by-side relationship about a central axis for radial movement inwardly and outwardly with respect to the central axis and include arcuate outer surfaces that collectively define an outer circumferential working surface of the drum. The segments each define an arcuate outer surface defining a circumferential dimension, the outer surface having varied curvature along the circumferential dimension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Inventors: William Jones, Stuart J. Hassell, Robert L. Marcus, JR.
  • Publication number: 20150224729
    Abstract: An improved belt and tread drum incorporating an improved segment is disclosed. Segments are mounted in side-by-side relationship about a central axis for radial movement inwardly and outwardly with respect to the central axis and include arcuate outer surfaces that collectively define an outer circumferential working surface of the drum. The segments each define opposite first and second longitudinal side margins, at least one of the first and second longitudinal side margins defining an irregular longitudinal profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Inventors: Patrick Jones, Ian Smith, William Jones, Robert L. Marcus, JR.
  • Publication number: 20150197038
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for separating rubber components and metal components of tread portions of road vehicle tyres. Each tread portion comprises a tread side and a back side, and the method comprising the steps: forming a chain of tread portions by connecting a plurality of tread portions in a longitudinal direction, said tread portions being connected such that the tread side of each tread portion faces in the same direction, such that the chain of tread portions comprises a tread side and a back side; causing the tread side of at least a part of the chain of tread portions to contact a curved surface; and directing at least one high-pressure jet against the back side of the part of the chain of tread portions contacting the curved surface, to cause separation of the rubber components from the metal components. In a preferred arrangement the at least one high-pressure jet is at least one ultra high-pressure water jet. An apparatus is provided to perform the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Inventor: Kenneth William Jones
  • Patent number: 8975214
    Abstract: An oil-in-water emulsion liquid composition suitable for use as an agricultural adjuvant comprising an oil, a saturated or substantially saturated aqueous solution of an ammonium salt and one or more of high molecular weight polymeric surfactants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Innovative Chemical Services Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Robert William Killick, Andrew Robert Killick, Peter William Jones, John David Morrison
  • Publication number: 20150053128
    Abstract: A boat capture system for slowing and/or stopping a maritime vessel is provided. The system comprises an inflatable barrier, the barrier being movable and deformable upon impact whereby to slow or arrest movement of a vessel by increasing drag thereon. The barrier may further include at least one entanglement means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventors: Nick Williams-Jones, Gren Mercer, Ben Mottram, Kevin Bozowskyj, Jon Dunk, Lewis Griffiths, Jake Rigby
  • Patent number: 8899292
    Abstract: An expandable deck comprises a plurality of elongated deck carriers mounted upon an expansion mechanism in a generally parallel and cylindrical formation. A fixed rod is mounted upon a first one of the deck carriers. A pivot rod is mounted upon an adjacent second deck carrier. A pivot segment defines a rotation aperture and a guide slot. The rotation aperture is rotatably mounted upon the pivot rod and the guide slot slidingly receives the fixed rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Davian Enterprises, LLC
    Inventors: William A. Jones, Stuart J. Hassell
  • Patent number: 8849213
    Abstract: An integrated circuit comprises a main bus, one or more integrated processors, an external bus interface, memory, internal bus controller, a signal analyzer, timers, reset/clock generator, radio controller, optional data converters, and optional radio. The signal analyzer performs both time-domain and frequency-domain analysis of the input signal and supplies data to the one or more integrated processors for signal classification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Bandspeed, Inc.
    Inventors: Ben William Jones, Douglas A. Mammoser, John M. Morton, Nils Bagge, Bhavin Bhulani, Matthew P. Wingert, Harrison J. Killian
  • Publication number: 20140263833
    Abstract: In the retracted position, aircraft landing gear of an aircraft is supported by an uplock hook. The deployment of the aircraft landing gear includes the steps of supporting at least part of the weight of the landing gear by a releasable catch in the form of an uplock hook, applying a lifting force to the landing gear to remove at least part of the load sustained by the releasable catch, releasing the catch and effecting the downward movement of the landing gear to the deployed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED
    Inventors: Trevor Anthony BRIGHTON, Martin John ELMS, Maxwell William JONES
  • Publication number: 20140269203
    Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for measuring low levels of acceleration caused by low frequency seismic waves. For example, an omnidirectional beam accelerometer configured to measure low frequency waves is disclosed. The omnidirectional beam accelerometer may include three beam acceleration sensors. Each beam acceleration sensor may include a respective mass and a respective beam. Each respective beam may be comprised at least in part of a piezoelectric material. Each beam acceleration sensor may have a ratio of mass density [kg/m3] to beam stiffness [N/m] of at least 4.5×10?5 kg/Nm2. The omnidirectional beam accelerometer may also include a housing to ensure the sensors are operating in orthogonal directions and an interface circuit to interface between the sensor and external circuitry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Sterling William Jones, David Ralph Kimball
  • Publication number: 20140216660
    Abstract: A transfer ring of the type having a plurality of shoes arranged in a substantially circular configuration to define an inwardly-facing segmented cylindrical gripping surface, and a shoe for use in such a transfer ring, are disclosed. Each shoe comprises an arcuate interior surface defining a segment of the cylindrical gripping surface. The interior surface of each shoe has a first arcuate edge and an opposite second arcuate edge arranged substantially parallel to one another, and opposite first and second end edges extending between respective ends of said first and second arcuate edges. Each first and second end edge defines a substantially non-linear shape with each first and second end edge being shaped for mating engagement with an end edge of an adjacent shoe in the circular configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Davian Enterprises, LLC
    Inventors: Patrick Jones, Ian Smith, William Jones, Robert L. Marcus, JR.
  • Patent number: 8770514
    Abstract: In the retracted position, aircraft landing gear of an aircraft is supported by an uplock hook. The deployment of the aircraft landing gear includes the steps of supporting at least part of the weight of the landing gear by a releasable catch in the form of an uplock hook, applying a lifting force to the landing gear to remove at least part of the load sustained by the releasable catch, releasing the catch and effecting the downward movement of the landing gear to the deployed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Airbus Operations Limited
    Inventors: Trevor Anthony Brighton, Martin John Elms, Maxwell William Jones
  • Publication number: 20140182737
    Abstract: A fluid conduit (2) comprises a wall (4) defining a fluid flow path (6) and a confinement feature (24) within the wall (4) and being configured to confine energy within a cavity (26), wherein at least a portion of the fluid flow path (6) extends through the cavity (26). The confinement feature (24) may be configured to confine electromagnetic energy. The fluid conduit (2) may comprise an oscillator defined by the cavity (26) and a positive feedback arrangement (34). The fluid conduit (2) may be configured for sensing a property of a fluid present in or flowing through the fluid conduit (2) or for use in sensing a property of a fluid present in or flowing through the fluid conduit (2). More specifically, the present invention deals with a microwave cavity sensor wherein the cavity member (24) is embedded in the wall (4) of the fluid conduit (2), the wall (4) including a composite region (20).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Inventors: Martin Peter William Jones, Charles Alexander Tavner, Alan David Parker, John Francis Gregg
  • Patent number: 8759070
    Abstract: The present invention relates a recombinant Clostridium expressing one or more heterologous Wood-Ljungdahl (WL) genes. In particular, the recombinant Clostridium produces a metabolite at an increased level. The present invention also relates to a method for producing a metabolite by the recombinant Clostridium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: University of Delaware
    Inventors: Eleftherios T. Papoutsakis, Mohab Ali Al-Hinai, Shawn William Jones, Dinesh Chanukya Indurthi, Daniel Knox Mitchell, Alan Fast