Patents by Inventor William M. Wheeler

William M. Wheeler 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: 11966939
    Abstract: A computer device and method for processing risk related data to determine one or more insurance products for appliances and other systems located in or on an insured property. Informatic data is received from one or more informatic sensor devices relating to one or more appliances located in or on an insured property. Analysis is performed on the received informatic data to determine one or more insurance products to be recommended for at least one appliance located in or on the insured property. Notification is provided regarding determination of the one or more insurance products for the at least one appliance located in or on the insured property.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventors: Ramsey Devereaux, Michael J. Allen, Spencer Read, David S. Franck, William M. Chandler, Daniela M. Wheeler, Kathleen L. Swain
  • Patent number: 11377019
    Abstract: The apparatus includes metal elongate plates shaped to be received through open ends of the aluminum extruded side walls found on munition containers. The extruded side walls provide excellent side support and overall rigidity to the containers. Each of the elongate plates has an end with an upper slot through which a chain Can slide, therein providing lateral support from a trailer's side rail to the load. Each of the elongate plates has a pronged end with a pair of prongs that projects further outward. The apparatus, in combination with conventional tractor trailer truck gear, functions to provide lateral and longitudinal support to a stack of containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Robert J. Van Schaack, Matthew A. Boyer, William M. Wheeler
  • Patent number: 5070407
    Abstract: In a video camera using a silicon diode tube or a similar acting light sensitive solid state pickup element as a light image sensing device, a light control device which detects light in the visual spectrum and upon receipt of visual spectrum light operates a mechanical switching device which positions a Cut I-R filter in front of the image sensing device for visual light illuminated objects and positions a optical or neutral density filter in front of the image sensing device in the absences of any visual light for detection of infra-red light illuminated objects. Different filters can be substituted for other illuminating light frequencies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1991
    Inventors: Ernest E. Wheeler, William M. Wheeler, David C. Wheeler, Thomas D. Henderson
  • Patent number: 4694140
    Abstract: The invention is directed to an AC power supply for portable welding machines or the like which employ a transformer of either single or multi-phase power wound around a cylindrical core. The core is constructed from a continuous length of steel alloy ribbon. The individual windings of both the primary and secondary are spaced apart. In operation the transformer is submerged in a heat transfer medium to provide cooling thereof by heat transfer therefrom. The transformer may have either a tapped primary or secondary or both to provide secondary amperage for the intended use of the transformer. An external cooling radiator may be employed to provide additional cooling to the heat transfer medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1987
    Inventors: William M. Wheeler, David C. Wheeler, Ernest E. Wheeler
  • Patent number: 4673268
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a highly accurate remote positionable pan and tilt mount for a television camera or the like. The pan and tilt portions are rotated by stepping motors. The pan portion can be continuously rotated in either direction through 360.degree..
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1987
    Inventors: Ernest E. Wheeler, David C. Wheeler, William M. Wheeler