Patents by Inventor William McDaniel
William McDaniel 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).
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Publication number: 20240135048Abstract: A computer system, for manufacturing a solid rocket motor nozzle using additive manufacturing, inputs into a temperature field algorithm at least one design parameter for the solid rocket motor nozzle. The temperature field algorithm generates a first temperature field for an initial solid rocket motor nozzle design. The first temperature field is provided to a nozzle-geometry optimization algorithm. The nozzle-geometry optimization algorithm generates a first updated solid rocket motor nozzle design. The temperature field algorithm then generates a second temperature field for the first updated solid rocket motor nozzle design. The second temperature field is provided to the nozzle-geometry optimization algorithm. The nozzle-geometry optimization algorithm generates a second updated solid rocket motor nozzle design.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Garrett McDaniel, Karl Kulling, Christopher N. Yakacki, Kannan Premanth, William Schupbach
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Publication number: 20240108236Abstract: Hemodynamic monitoring system is presented. In one embodiment, a system for non-invasive monitoring of a subject's heart includes an RF transmitting antenna. The RF transmitting antenna is configured for transmitting at least one transmitted RF signal toward the subject. The system also includes an RF receiving antenna. The RF receiving antenna is configured for receiving at least one received RF signal transmitted by the RF transmitting antenna and modified by a subject's body. The RF transmitting antenna and the RF receiving antenna are located on opposing sides of a planar projection of the subject's heart. The system also includes a processing circuit configured for: controlling transmitting and receiving of the RF signal, and determining, based on the at least one received RF signal, at least one physiological parameter of the subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Applicant: DEEP SCIENCE, LLCInventors: David Nelson Coar, Tony Falcone, Brian Holloway, Michael Madden, Jay William McDaniel
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Patent number: 11570871Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for automatically controlling zone interactions in a three dimensional virtual environment. A computing device provides a graphical user interface (GUI) to assign zone attributes to a zone, which is a volume of space in the virtual environment. A virtual object is assigned to the zone, as well as an interaction and a responsive operation that follows the detected interaction. The virtual object's position in the virtual environment corresponds to a physical object's position in a physical environment. For example, when the computing system detects that the virtual object has entered or left the zone, according to an assigned interaction, then an assigned operation is executed to control a physical device in the physical environment.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2020Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: CAST Group of Companies Inc.Inventors: Gilray Densham, Matthew Cochrane, Robbins Kuriakose, William McDaniel
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Publication number: 20210042019Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for automatically controlling zone interactions in a three dimensional virtual environment. A computing device provides a graphical user interface (GUI) to assign zone attributes to a zone, which is a volume of space in the virtual environment. A virtual object is assigned to the zone, as well as an interaction and a responsive operation that follows the detected interaction. The virtual object's position in the virtual environment corresponds to a physical object's position in a physical environment. For example, when the computing system detects that the virtual object has entered or left the zone, according to an assigned interaction, then an assigned operation is executed to control a physical device in the physical environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2020Publication date: February 11, 2021Applicant: CAST Group of Companies Inc.Inventors: Gilray DENSHAM, Matthew COCHRANE, Robbins KURIAKOSE, William McDANIEL
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Patent number: 10852922Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for automatically controlling a physical device. A tracking system monitors the locations of multiple physical objects, and their respective locations are updated in a virtual environment. Within the virtual environment, a first virtual object, corresponding to a first physical object, is paired with a dynamic zone that remains constant in shape and moves with the first virtual object. When a second virtual object, corresponding to a second physical object, enters the dynamic zone, then the physical device is triggered to act. For example, the physical device is a media projector or light that shines onto the current position of the dynamic zone, or the physical device is a robotic camera that points to the dynamic zone.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2020Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: CAST Group of Companies Inc.Inventors: Gilray Densham, Matthew Cochrane, Robbins Kuriakose, William McDaniel
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Publication number: 20200150852Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for automatically controlling a physical device. A tracking system monitors the locations of multiple physical objects, and their respective locations are updated in a virtual environment. Within the virtual environment, a first virtual object, corresponding to a first physical object, is paired with a dynamic zone that remains constant in shape and moves with the first virtual object. When a second virtual object, corresponding to a second physical object, enters the dynamic zone, then the physical device is triggered to act. For example, the physical device is a media projector or light that shines onto the current position of the dynamic zone, or the physical device is a robotic camera that points to the dynamic zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2020Publication date: May 14, 2020Applicant: CAST Group of Companies Inc.Inventors: Gilray DENSHAM, Matthew COCHRANE, Robbins KURIAKOSE, William McDANIEL
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Patent number: 10552014Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for automatically controlling a physical device. A tracking system monitors the locations of multiple physical objects, and their respective locations are updated in a virtual environment. Within the virtual environment, a first virtual object, corresponding to a first physical object, is paired with a dynamic zone that remains constant in shape and moves with the first virtual object. When a second virtual object, corresponding to a second physical object, enters the dynamic zone, then the physical device is triggered to act. For example, the physical device is a media projector or light that shines onto the current position of the dynamic zone, or the physical device is a robotic camera that points to the dynamic zone.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2018Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: CAST Group of Companies Inc.Inventors: Gilray Densham, Matthew Cochrane, Robbins Kuriakose, William McDaniel
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Publication number: 20180196585Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for automatically controlling a physical device. A tracking system monitors the locations of multiple physical objects, and their respective locations are updated in a virtual environment. Within the virtual environment, a first virtual object, corresponding to a first physical object, is paired with a dynamic zone that remains constant in shape and moves with the first virtual object. When a second virtual object, corresponding to a second physical object, enters the dynamic zone, then the physical device is triggered to act. For example, the physical device is a media projector or light that shines onto the current position of the dynamic zone, or the physical device is a robotic camera that points to the dynamic zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Applicant: CAST Group of Companies Inc.Inventors: Gilray DENSHAM, Matthew COCHRANE, Robbins KURIAKOSE, William McDANIEL
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Patent number: 9851307Abstract: Embodiments described herein related to devices and methods for the collection and/or determination of analytes, such as illicit substances including military explosives, explosives, and precursors thereof. In some cases, the device may be a disposable device that incorporates highly efficient sample collection in combination with microfluidic-based chemical analysis resulting in the rapid detection and identification of unknown materials. In some cases, multiple colorimetric detection chemistries may be employed, and the resulting “barcode” of color changes can be used to positively identify the presence and/or identity of the analyte.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2013Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: FLIR Detection, Inc.Inventors: Robert Deans, Peter G. Loges, William McDaniel, Kateri E. Paul, Lawrence F. Hancock, Matthew Joseph Szabo
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Patent number: 9401241Abstract: A solenoid coil assembly for hazardous environments comprises a solenoid coil and an enclosure entirely filled with encapsulation material. The encapsulation material leaves zero or almost zero volume in the enclosure for hazardous material to accumulate in any amount that could explode. This allows the solenoid coil assembly to be constructed without the usual industry standard flame paths. Additionally, the enclosure may be made of physically rigid and strong material such as metal or the like to better withstand harsh and corrosive conditions within hazardous environments without being explosion proof. The walls of such an enclosure need only have a moderate thickness and weight relative to enclosures that are explosion proof, as there is no meaningful risk of an explosion occurring within the enclosure. The combination of a rugged exterior and a zero-volume interior allows the solenoid coil assembly to reduce weight and cost while providing superior environmental protection.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2014Date of Patent: July 26, 2016Assignee: AUTOMATIC SWITCH COMPANYInventors: Emmanuel D. Arceo, John J. Haller, Vincent Cole, Eugene Gaw, William McDaniels
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Publication number: 20150316483Abstract: Embodiments described herein related to devices and methods for the collection and/or determination of analytes, such as illicit substances including military explosives, explosives, and precursors thereof. In some cases, the device may be a disposable device that incorporates highly efficient sample collection in combination with microfluidic-based chemical analysis resulting in the rapid detection and identification of unknown materials. In some cases, multiple colorimetric detection chemistries may be employed, and the resulting “barcode” of color changes can be used to positively identify the presence and/or identity of the analyte.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2013Publication date: November 5, 2015Applicant: FLIR Detection, Inc.Inventors: Robert Deans, Peter G. Loges, William McDaniel, Kateri E. Paul, Lawrence F. Hancock, Matthew Joseph Szabo
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Publication number: 20150310974Abstract: A solenoid coil assembly for hazardous environments comprises a solenoid coil and an enclosure entirely filled with encapsulation material. The encapsulation material leaves zero or almost zero volume in the enclosure for hazardous material to accumulate in any amount that could explode. This allows the solenoid coil assembly to be constructed without the usual industry standard flame paths. Additionally, the enclosure may be made of physically rigid and strong material such as metal or the like to better withstand harsh and corrosive conditions within hazardous environments without being explosion proof. The walls of such an enclosure need only have a moderate thickness and weight relative to enclosures that are explosion proof, as there is no meaningful risk of an explosion occurring within the enclosure. The combination of a rugged exterior and a zero-volume interior allows the solenoid coil assembly to reduce weight and cost while providing superior environmental protection.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2014Publication date: October 29, 2015Applicant: Automatic Switch CompanyInventors: Emmanuel D. Areco, John J. Haller, Vincent Cole, Eugene Gaw, William McDaniels
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Publication number: 20150209776Abstract: The invention includes compositions comprising curable imidazolium-functionalized poly(room-temperature ionic liquid) copolymers and homopolymers. The invention further includes methods of preparing and using the compositions of the invention. The invention further includes novel methods of preparing thin, supported, room-temperature ionic liquid-containing polymeric films on a porous support. In certain embodiments, the methods of the invention avoid the use of a gutter layer, which greatly reduces the overall gas permeance and selectivity of the composite membrane. In other embodiments, the films of the invention have increased gas selectivity and permeance over films prepared using methods described in the prior art.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2013Publication date: July 30, 2015Inventors: Douglas Gin, Trevor Carlisle, Richard Noble, Garret Nicodemus, William McDaniel, Matthew Cowan
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Publication number: 20140017803Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide materials, devices, and methods relating to the determination of analytes such as drugs, toxins, explosives, other controlled substances and contraband materials, and the like. In some embodiments, the analyte may be detected in vapor phase. Some embodiments may allow for highly sensitive and essentially instantaneous detection of analytes including drugs.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2011Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: FLIR Systems, Inc.Inventors: Robert Deans, Aimee Rose, William McDaniel, Aaron Thompson, Steven Shaull
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Patent number: 8321286Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for calculating an optimal revenue total yield for both sleeping and function space in a hospitality establishment for a set of demand that includes both group and transient demands. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the revenue optimization problem is characterized as a mixed-integer linear programming (MILP) problem and solved using MILP techniques. Preferably, a small value is assigned to the “cost” of a room upgrade and the cost of room upgrades are included in the revenue function to be optimized. In some embodiments of the invention, the actual revenue yield is compared to the optimum revenue yield.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2004Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Marriott International, Inc.Inventors: William McDaniel, Tim Tenca, Prashant Dave, David Nehme
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Publication number: 20120124520Abstract: A user interlace component for an electronic device having a display. The user interface component, when instantiated is arranged to provide a representation of a hierarchical structure of interlinked objects arranged in a plurality of levels. The representation is displayed as a plurality of concentric rings, each corresponding to a given one of the plurality of levels. The instance of the user interface component is responsive to user interaction therewith to rotate one of the rings, whereby at least one of the objects is rotated out of view, and the instance of the user interface component is responsive to the user selecting an object in a ring to display a limited number of interlinked objects in a connected ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2009Publication date: May 17, 2012Applicant: National University of IrelandInventors: Krystian Samp, Jedrzej Gontarczyk, William Mcdaniel
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Publication number: 20060283924Abstract: A method for advertising on a self erecting advertising box comprising providing a cardboard blank having an inner paper layer, an outer roll stock layer and a paper flute extending between and joined to the inner paper layer and outer roll stock layer. The method includes selling space for placing advertisement content on the self erecting fundraising box for a fee, and applying the advertisement content to the outer roll stock layer by a flexographic printing process. The blank is folded into the self erecting advertising box and is supplied to a retail store. The self erecting advertising box is available to a consumer at the point of sale for free or for a nominal fee, with the cost of the self erecting advertising box being offset by the funds generated by selling the advertisement content.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2006Publication date: December 21, 2006Inventors: William McDaniel, Thomas Ferlito
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Publication number: 20050171821Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for calculating an optimal revenue total yield for both sleeping and function space in a hospitality establishment for a set of demand that includes both group and transient demands. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the revenue optimization problem is characterized as a mixed-integer linear programming (MILP) problem and solved using MILP techniques. Preferably, a small value is assigned to the “cost” of a room upgrade and the cost of room upgrades are included in the revenue function to be optimized. In some embodiments of the invention, the actual revenue yield is compared to the optimum revenue yield.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2004Publication date: August 4, 2005Inventors: William McDaniel, Tim Tenca, Prashant Dave, David Nehme
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Patent number: 6877136Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method of providing electronic access to one or more documents. In one embodiment, a storage device retains eligibility information relating to each document. Eligibility information provides the system with information such as the document type, the applicable line of business, governmental regulations, time sensitive information, and security requirements. If a given document is determined to be eligible, the processing unit of the present invention retrieves one or more preference instructions provided by the customer. The preference instructions are reviewed to confirm 1) whether the customer has authorized electronic access to a given document and 2) the mode of electronic transmission favored by the customer. In one embodiment, the present invention is connected to a computer network such that the customer may be provided electronic access to his or her documents through a web interface.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2002Date of Patent: April 5, 2005Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Dwayne Lamarr Bess, Harold Allan Brischke, Andrew Charles Keller, Dale Alan Wagner-Krankel, Jacob Garza Tijerina, Billy Ray Connolly, Jr., Karen Ann O'Connor, James William McDaniel, Rodney Ray Lewis, Rita Maria Young, George Edward Joy, Curt Wayne Moy, Susan Yonker Price, John Robinson
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Publication number: 20030105759Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method of providing electronic access to one or more documents. In one embodiment, a storage device retains eligibility information relating to each document. Eligibility information provides the system with information such as the document type, the applicable line of business, governmental regulations, time sensitive information, and security requirements. If a given document is determined to be eligible, the processing unit of the present invention retrieves one or more preference instructions provided by the customer. The preference instructions are reviewed to confirm 1) whether the customer has authorized electronic access to a given document and 2) the mode of electronic transmission favored by the customer. In one embodiment, the present invention is connected to a computer network such that the customer may be provided electronic access to his or her documents through a web interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2002Publication date: June 5, 2003Applicant: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Dwayne Lamarr Bess, Harold Allan Brischke, Andrew Charles Keller, Dale Alan Wagner-Krankel, Jacob Garza Tijerina, Billy Ray Connolly, Karen Ann O'Connor, James William McDaniel, Rodney Ray Lewis, Rita Maria Young, George Edward Joy, Curt Wayne Moy, Susan Yonker Price, John Robinson