Patents by Inventor William May

William May 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: 20240108446
    Abstract: According to one aspect, an electric toothbrush may include a handle, a brush head, a rechargeable battery, an electric motor, and a pair of electrical contacts. The handle may have a first end region and a second end region defining a longitudinal axis therebetween, the handle defining a volume from the first end region to the second end region. The brush head may include bristles, the brush head releasably securable to the first end region of the handle. The rechargeable battery may be in the volume. The electric motor may be at least partially disposed in the volume, the electric motor in electrical communication with the rechargeable battery, the electric motor in mechanical communication with the brush head. The pair of electrical contacts may be in electrical communication with the rechargeable battery, and the pair of electrical contacts axially and radially spaced from one another, relative to the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Michael J. LAWLOR, Jonathan Henry FRATTI, Eric Glenn HARSH, Simon J. M. ENEVER, William MAY, Sean James WILSON, Jonathan Pradeep AUSTIN, James C. KRAUSE, Paul B. KOH
  • Publication number: 20240050209
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods of the present disclosure are generally directed to facilitating user control of high-pressure flow of liquid for oral irrigation carried out as part of personal dental care. Such control over high-pressure flow may reduce the likelihood of errant spray of liquid outside of the user's mouth (e.g., onto mirrors, countertop surfaces, or the user's clothes). Such improved control over errant spraying may reduce the potential for frustration and, thus, may promote maintaining oral irrigation as part of a personal dental care routine. Further, or instead, through facilitating user control of high-pressure flow of liquid, the devices, systems, and methods of the present disclosure may improve the effectiveness and efficiency of self-administered oral irrigation in promoting a user's oral hygiene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    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, Jonathan Pradeep AUSTIN
  • Patent number: 9383429
    Abstract: A system and method for determining geo position of a target by an aircraft, including: (a). electronically receiving navigation data related to the aircraft and multilateration information related to the target; (b). electronically calculating a locus of emitter positions (LEP) curve from the received navigation data and multilateration information; (c). repeating steps (a) and (b), as the aircraft moves toward or away from the target; (d). electronically accumulating, in a computer storage medium, the calculated LEP curves; and (e). electronically determining a position that is closest to all the accumulated LEP curves to establish a position of the target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Raytheon Applied Signal Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: William May
  • Publication number: 20140104112
    Abstract: A system and method for determining geo position of a target by an aircraft, including: (a). electronically receiving navigation data related to the aircraft and multilateration information related to the target; (b). electronically calculating a locus of emitter positions (LEP) curve from the received navigation data and multilateration information; (c). repeating steps (a) and (b), as the aircraft moves toward or away from the target; (d). electronically accumulating, in a computer storage medium, the calculated LEP curves; and (e). electronically determining a position that is closest to all the accumulated LEP curves to establish a position of the target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: RATHEON APPLIED SIGNAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventor: William May
  • Publication number: 20140057487
    Abstract: Repositionable cord mounts which have sufficient yield strength to support an electronic device in a desired orientation so that, for example, the screen of a smartphone can be elevated and/or positioned at any desired elevated position and inclined angle while being supported entirely by a cord mount. The cord mounts comprise plugs having plug bodies, typically formed of a polymeric material, from which electrical connectors extend. The surface of the plug body from which the conductive portions extend is referred to herein as the “protrusion surface”. All support for an electronic device connected to a plug is provided by one or more male portions and the protrusion surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Inventor: William May
  • Publication number: 20080060250
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a spear stopper adapted to be used in conjunction with a spear. The stopper comprises: a main body adapted to be slid onto a spear shaft, at least one wing pivotally connected to the front end of the main body, a threaded sleeve connected to the back end of the main body, a breaking clip being threaded over the threaded sleeve, and a locking nut connected to the breaking clip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2006
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventor: William May
  • Publication number: 20070200956
    Abstract: An apparatus, a method and a computer program product for correcting image data for the presence of a ghost image. The image data is for acceptance by a device that includes a partially-silvered finite-thickness reflector or similar element to provide a reflection of an image for display. The ghost image is a shifted, attenuated version of the image data. The method includes subtracting a first correction term from the image data, the first correction term being a shifted and attenuated version of the image data, the shift being the same as that between the image data and the ghost image, and the attenuation matching the attenuation of the ghost image caused by the device. The processed image data is input to the device. For a small enough attenuation of the ghost image, substantially no ghost image of the image data is displayed by the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2006
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Inventors: Richard Wales, Philip Graham, Wen-hsiung Chen, William May
  • Patent number: 7220488
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a shielding material for a magnetic shield containing coal slag; silver powder; a mixture of calcium powder, magnesium powder, and zinc powder; and silica powder. The shielding material is in powder form. In another embodiment, the present invention contemplates adding nano-silver to the shielding material. The present invention is based on the concept that the magnetic field is actually “deflected” away from the area shielded. This is possible in view of the shielding materials used to produce the magnetic shield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Inventors: Gordon Wadle, William May
  • Publication number: 20070028432
    Abstract: Composite panels are separated into their component materials of metal skins and polymer cores by dimpling the metal skins to create stresses between the metal skins and polymer cores, heating the metal skins to partially separate them from the polymer core, and then pulling the metal skins away from the polymer core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2005
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Applicant: Alcoa, Inc.
    Inventors: James Evans, William May, Joe Peace, Charles Smith
  • Publication number: 20060291466
    Abstract: Synchronization of a multimedia broadcast can be achieved by enabling network devices to re-send saved RTCP packets upon a client's join request.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2005
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Inventor: William May
  • Publication number: 20060083931
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a shielding material for a magnetic shield containing coal slag; silver powder; a mixture of calcium powder, magnesium powder, and zinc powder; and silica powder. The shielding material is in powder form. In another embodiment, the present invention contemplates adding nano-silver to the shielding material. The present invention is based on the concept that the magnetic field is actually “deflected” away from the area shielded. This is possible in view of the shielding materials used to produce the magnetic shield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2004
    Publication date: April 20, 2006
    Inventors: Gordon Wadle, William May
  • Publication number: 20060075449
    Abstract: A system and method for digital ad insertion includes a unit to mark a video bitstream with Internet protocol (IP) splice points based on cue tone signals embedded within the video bitstream. The unit outputs a single transport stream (TS) that is sent across a packet-based network. A splicing device with an associated ad server is operable to receive the TS and detect the IP splice points. The splicing device signaling the ad server to retrieve one or more ads for insertion into the TS at one of the IP splice points. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2004
    Publication date: April 6, 2006
    Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Ramanathan Jagadeesan, William May, Fang Wu
  • Patent number: 6953034
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a double spear gun comprising: a first spear gun having a top side and a bottom side; a second spear gun having a top side and a bottom side; an upper mounting block having a top side and a bottom side, the upper mounting block top side adapted for releasably engaging the bottom side of the first spear gun, the upper mounting block further including a fastener; a lower mounting block having a top side and a bottom side, the lower mounting block bottom side adapted for releasably engaging the top side of the second spear gun, the lower mounting block further including a fastener; wherein the fastener of the upper mounting block is releasably engaged with the fastener of the lower mounting block. Further the present invention contemplates a housing to accommodate a laser pointer or a flashlight, a housing to receive a power head, a support for holding a spear gun butt, and a spear stopper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Inventors: William May, Carl Sciabarra
  • Publication number: 20050120608
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a cocking plate for holding the base of an article. The cocking plate comprises: a plate having at least one slot and at least one clamping means and a receiving cup having means for attaching to the at least one recess of the plate. The cocking plate is adapted to be used in conjunction with a belt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2004
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Inventor: William May
  • Publication number: 20050039734
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a double spear gun comprising: a first spear gun having a top side and a bottom side; a second spear gun having a top side and a bottom side; a mounting means adapted to combine the two spear guns, the mounting means comprising: an upper mounting block having a top side and a bottom side, the upper mounting block top side adapted for releasably engaging the bottom side of the first spear gun, the upper mounting block further including a fastening means; a lower mounting block having a top side and a bottom side, the lower mounting block bottom side adapted for releasably engaging the top side of the second spear gun, the lower mounting block further including a fastening means; wherein the fastening means of the upper mounting block is releasably engaged with the fastening means of the lower mounting block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2004
    Publication date: February 24, 2005
    Inventors: William May, Carl Sciabarra
  • Patent number: D1004948
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Quip NYC Inc.
    Inventors: Maxwell Russell Wood-Lee, Paul Koh, Jonathan Fratti, William May, Simon Enever, James Krause
  • 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
  • Patent number: D1057665
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: Quip NYC Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Glenn Harsh, Michael J. Lawlor, Simon J. M. Enever, William May, James C. Krause
  • Patent number: D1060661
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2024
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    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
  • Patent number: D1086446
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2025
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2025
    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