Patents by Inventor William K. Boyd

William K. Boyd 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: 20250147350
    Abstract: A window assembly includes a windowpane, an electrically switchable film or conductive deposition or a light emitting source provided at the windowpane, a controller being in communication with a power supply and having logic, the controller being electrically coupled to the electrically switchable film or conductive deposition or light emitting source. In addition, a sensor is provided that is in communication with the controller providing input to the controller, with the sensor operable to detect motion or presence of a person or animal within a defined area around the window assembly, and the controller, using the logic, applying current from the power supply to the electrically switchable film or conductive deposition or light emitting source when the sensor detects motion or presence of a person or animal within a defined area around the window assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2024
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Inventor: William K. Boyd
  • Patent number: 10624333
    Abstract: A game tracking device for tracking a target that has been hit by a projectile is configured to attach to a projectile and includes a transmitter and a power source disposed within a transmitter housing having one or more catching members. The transmitter is operable to emit a locating signal that is capable of detection by a remote receiving device. The catching members include hooking elements or barbs configured to attach the tracking device to the target. The catching members remain in a retracted position where the hooking elements are generally concealed within the transmitter housing until deployed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Inventor: William K. Boyd
  • Publication number: 20190216077
    Abstract: A game tracking device for tracking a target that has been hit by a projectile is configured to attach to a projectile and includes a transmitter and a power source disposed within a transmitter housing having one or more catching members. The transmitter is operable to emit a locating signal that is capable of detection by a remote receiving device. The catching members include hooking elements or barbs configured to attach the tracking device to the target. The catching members remain in a retracted position where the hooking elements are generally concealed within the transmitter housing until deployed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2019
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventor: William K. Boyd
  • Patent number: 10285396
    Abstract: A game tracking device for tracking a target that has been hit by a projectile is configured to attach to a projectile and includes a transmitter and a power source disposed within a transmitter housing having one or more catching members. The transmitter is operable to emit a locating signal that is capable of detection by a remote receiving device. The catching members include hooking elements or barbs configured to attach the tracking device to the target. The catching members remain in a retracted position where the hooking elements are generally concealed within the transmitter housing until deployed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Inventor: William K. Boyd
  • Publication number: 20160000061
    Abstract: A game tracking device for tracking a target that has been hit by a projectile is configured to attach to a projectile and includes a transmitter and a power source disposed within a transmitter housing having one or more catching members. The transmitter is operable to emit a locating signal that is capable of detection by a remote receiving device. The catching members include hooking elements or barbs configured to attach the tracking device to the target. The catching members remain in a retracted position where the hooking elements are generally concealed within the transmitter housing until deployed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventor: William K. Boyd
  • Patent number: 5731523
    Abstract: A hose fatigue indicator including a hose fitting defining an opening. A fracturable diaphragm is positioned adjacent the opening. The diaphragm is in communication with fluid flowing through the fitting. The diaphragm fractures upon exceeding a predetermined fatigue limit due to exposure to the fluid flowing through the fitting. Indicator means provides an indication that the diaphragm has fractured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1998
    Assignee: Aeroquip Corporation
    Inventors: David A. Cusumano, William K. Boyd