Patents by Inventor William Norris
William Norris 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: 20230208169Abstract: An Energy Management Unit (EMU) integrates the on-board charger (OBC) and battery management system (BMS) and optional DC-DC to behave like a lab based Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) device. New high-bandwidth charge control schemes, together with new high-voltage system architecture, are disclosed. During vehicle AC charging, the OBC outputs current that sweeps across various frequencies (typically 0.1 Hz to 10 kHz), while the BMS samples the voltage and current to create the Nyquist Plot (Real Vs Imaginary Impedance) of battery cell parameters, without high frequency cell voltage samples (which is not cost feasible for mobility and energy storage applications).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2022Publication date: June 29, 2023Inventors: Jiaqi LIANG, Moritz BOECKER, William NORRIS, Anil PARYANI, Garrett HEINEN, Yousif KHAIREDDIN, Andrew ALMENDARES, Michael HIBBARD
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Patent number: 11312566Abstract: A package for a size-in-store window covering comprises a box having a first portion that extends for the width of the window covering and a second portion that extends for less than the width of the window covering. The window covering extends beyond an end of a bottom wall a first distance and the head rail extends beyond an end of a first side wall a second distance. A method of cutting a window covering comprises providing a window covering in a box as described above and positioning the box with the exposed portion of the window covering facing down and the exposed portion of the head rail facing a clamp. Methods of packaging a window covering comprise reducing the total number of loops in the window covering, and positioning inserts between adjacent components.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2019Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: Hunter Douglas Industries Switzerland GmbHInventors: Timothy D. Cluett, Kristi Jane Georgi, Brian Bellamy Johnson, James McCauley, William Norris Scott, Martin Richard Van Buren, Russell Dudley Wooten
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Patent number: 10639729Abstract: An apparatus for cutting a window covering comprises a saw for cutting the window blind. A clamp assembly moves the window covering relative to the saw. A controller moves the clamp assembly to automatically position an end of the window covering relative to the saw. The saw is moved into engagement with the window covering to cut the window covering. A dust collection system comprises a shroud substantially surrounds the bottom of the saw blade where the shroud is connected to a vortex dust collector.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2016Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: Hunter Douglas Industries Switzerland GmbHInventors: Jason Begin, Clifford Birch, Ryan Bishop, Paul Christopher Brown, Thomas A. Caputo, Neil L. Casstevens, Timothy D. Cluett, Patrick E. Foley, Mark A. Fox, Kristi Jane Georgi, Brian Bellamy Johnson, Grant Rorie Phillips, William Norris Scott, Martin Richard Van Buren, Neil John Varlamoff, Larry Todd Windham
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Publication number: 20200039736Abstract: A package for a size-in-store window covering comprises a box having a first portion that extends for the width of the window covering and a second portion that extends for less than the width of the window covering. The window covering extends beyond an end of a bottom wall a first distance and the head rail extends beyond an end of a first side wall a second distance. A method of cutting a window covering comprises providing a window covering in a box as described above and positioning the box with the exposed portion of the window covering facing down and the exposed portion of the head rail facing a clamp. Methods of packaging a window covering comprise reducing the total number of loops in the window covering, and positioning inserts between adjacent components.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Timothy D. Cluett, Kristi Jane Georgi, Brian Bellamy Johnson, James McCauley, William Norris Scott, Martin Richard Van Buren, Russell Dudley Wooten
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Patent number: 10450129Abstract: A package for a size-in-store window covering comprises a box having a first portion that extends for the width of the window covering and a second portion that extends for less than the width of the window covering. The window covering extends beyond an end of a bottom wall a first distance and the head rail extends beyond an end of a first side wall a second distance. A method of cutting a window covering comprises providing a window covering in a box as described above and positioning the box with the exposed portion of the window covering facing down and the exposed portion of the head rail facing a clamp. Methods of packaging a window covering comprise reducing the total number of loops in the window covering, and positioning inserts between adjacent components.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2016Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: Levolor, Inc.Inventors: Timothy D. Cluett, Kristi Jane Georgi, Brian Bellamy Johnson, James McCauley, William Norris Scott, Martin Richard Van Buren, Russell Dudley Wooten
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Publication number: 20180360349Abstract: A system for monitoring and detecting the gait and other health related parameters of a user. One such parameter is monitoring of medication compliance and treatment session attendance done by a medication and liquid dispensing apparatus, which combines mechanical dispensing of medication. These parameters are provided in standard of care summaries to care providers, and are continually reported by the Optimum Recognition Blueprint as Standard of Care Summaries to care providers, as well as communicated to the end-user by the Virtual Caregiver Interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2016Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Anthony Dohrmann, Robert Wood, David W. Keeley, Jennifer M. Fabre, Phillip De Leon, Jeff Drake, Bryan J. Chasko, Robert Salcido, Korrey Jacobs, William Norris, Isaac Davalos, James Mitchell, Toby Cohantz
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Publication number: 20180160942Abstract: A system for monitoring and detecting the gait and other health related parameters of a user. One such parameter is monitoring of medication compliance and treatment session attendance done by a medication and liquid dispensing apparatus, which combines mechanical dispensing of medication. These parameters are provided in standard of care summaries to care providers, and are continually reported by the Optimum Recognition Blueprint as Standard of Care Summaries to care providers, as well as communicated to the end-user by the Virtual Caregiver Interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2016Publication date: June 14, 2018Inventors: Anthony Dohrmann, Robert Wood, David W. Keeley, Jennifer M. Fabre, Phillip De Leon, Jeff Drake, Bryan J. Chasko, Robert Salcido, Korrey Jacobs, William Norris, Isaac Davalos, James Mitchell, Toby Cohantz
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Patent number: 9806583Abstract: A quick-release automatic tensioning motor base for supporting a motor. The motor is operably coupled to a device to be driven via a drive belt. The motor base includes base brackets and at least one guide rail fixedly coupled between the base brackets. A platform assembly, which supports the motor, is slidably coupled to the guide rail. A spring assembly is selectively coupled between the base brackets and fixedly coupled to the platform assembly. The spring assembly applies a biasing force to the platform assembly to maintain a belt tension along the drive belt. A quick-release assembly selectively engages the spring assembly and base brackets to permit movement of the quick-release assembly between a fastened position and a released position. A spring compression retention assembly is operably coupled to the spring assembly to maintain spring compression on the spring assembly even when the quick-release assembly is in the released position.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2015Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: Regal Beloit America, Inc.Inventors: William Norris, David Lindsay, Edward Bees, Thomas Copanas
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Patent number: 9554159Abstract: Electronic program guide (EPG) systems and methods are operable to incorporate image information into an EPG generated at a media device. An exemplary embodiment receives an image associated with a program, processes the received image into a rich media EPG image, receives program presentation schedule information that specifies a presentation schedule of a plurality of programs, wherein the program is one of the plurality of programs scheduled for presentation, associates an identifier with the rich media EPG image and the program, and generates a rich media EPG schedule based upon the received program presentation schedule information and the identifier.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2015Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.Inventors: Ryan Gorsuch, William Norris Moran, Jason Michael Anguiano
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Publication number: 20160354847Abstract: An apparatus for cutting a window covering comprises a saw for cutting the window blind. A clamp assembly moves the window covering relative to the saw. A controller moves the clamp assembly to automatically position an end of the window covering relative to the saw. The saw is moved into engagement with the window covering to cut the window covering. A dust collection system comprises a shroud substantially surrounds the bottom of the saw blade where the shroud is connected to a vortex dust collector.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2016Publication date: December 8, 2016Inventors: Jason BEGIN, Clifford BIRCH, Ryan BISHOP, Paul Christopher BROWN, Thomas A. CAPUTO, Neil L. CASSTEVENS, Timothy D. CLUETT, Patrick E. FOLEY, Mark A. FOX, Kristi Jane GEORGI, Brian Bellamy JOHNSON, Grant Rorie PHILLIPS, William Norris SCOTT, Martin Richard VAN BUREN, Neil John VARLAMOFF, Larry Todd WINDHAM
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Patent number: 9427813Abstract: An apparatus for cutting a window covering comprises a saw for cutting the window blind. A clamp assembly moves the window covering relative to the saw. A controller moves the clamp assembly to automatically position an end of the window covering relative to the saw. The saw is moved into engagement with the window covering to cut the window covering. A dust collection system comprises a shroud substantially surrounds the bottom of the saw blade where the shroud is connected to a vortex dust collector.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2010Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Newell Window Furnishing, Inc.Inventors: Jason Begin, Clifford Birch, Ryan Bishop, Paul Christopher Brown, Thomas A. Caputo, Neil L. Casstevens, Timothy D. Cluett, Patrick E. Foley, Mark A. Fox, Kristi Jane Georgi, Brian Bellamy Johnson, Grant Rorie Phillips, William Norris Scott, Martin Richard Van Buren, Neil John Varlamoff, Larry Todd Windham
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Publication number: 20160137400Abstract: A package for a size-in-store window covering comprises a box having a first portion that extends for the width of the window covering and a second portion that extends for less than the width of the window covering. The window covering extends beyond an end of a bottom wall a first distance and the head rail extends beyond an end of a first side wall a second distance. A method of cutting a window covering comprises providing a window covering in a box as described above and positioning the box with the exposed portion of the window covering facing down and the exposed portion of the head rail facing a clamp. Methods of packaging a window covering comprise reducing the total number of loops in the window covering, and positioning inserts between adjacent components.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2016Publication date: May 19, 2016Inventors: Timothy D. Cluett, Kristi Jane Georgi, Brian Bellamy Johnson, James McCauley, William Norris Scott, Martin Richard Van Buren, Russell Dudley Wooten
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Publication number: 20160065997Abstract: Electronic program guide (EPG) systems and methods are operable to incorporate image information into an EPG generated at a media device. An exemplary embodiment receives an image associated with a program, processes the received image into a rich media EPG image, receives program presentation schedule information that specifies a presentation schedule of a plurality of programs, wherein the program is one of the plurality of programs scheduled for presentation, associates an identifier with the rich media EPG image and the program, and generates a rich media EPG schedule based upon the received program presentation schedule information and the identifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2015Publication date: March 3, 2016Inventors: Ryan Gorsuch, William Norris Moran, Jason Michael Anguiano
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Patent number: 9266639Abstract: A package for a size-in-store window covering comprises a box having a first portion that extends for the width of the window covering and a second portion that extends for less than the width of the window covering. The window covering extends beyond an end of a bottom wall a first distance and the head rail extends beyond an end of a first side wall a second distance. A method of cutting a window covering comprises providing a window covering in a box as described above and positioning the box with the exposed portion of the window covering facing down and the exposed portion of the head rail facing a clamp. Methods of packaging a window covering comprise reducing the total number of loops in the window covering, and positioning inserts between adjacent components.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2010Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: Newell Window Furnishings, Inc.Inventors: Timothy D. Cluett, Kristi Jane Georgi, Brian Bellamy Johnson, James McCauley, William Norris Scott, Martin Richard Van Buren, Russell Dudley Wooten
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Patent number: 9179193Abstract: Electronic program guide (EPG) systems and methods are operable to incorporate image information into an EPG generated at a media device. An exemplary embodiment receives an image associated with a program, processes the received image into a rich media EPG image, receives program presentation schedule information that specifies a presentation schedule of a plurality of programs, wherein the program is one of the plurality of programs scheduled for presentation, associates an identifier with the rich media EPG image and the program, and generates a rich media EPG schedule based upon the received program presentation schedule information and the identifier.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2013Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.Inventors: Ryan Gorsuch, William Norris Moran, Jason Michael Anguiano
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Publication number: 20150280514Abstract: A quick-release automatic tensioning motor base for supporting a motor. The motor is operably coupled to a device to be driven via a drive belt. The motor base includes base brackets and at least one guide rail fixedly coupled between the base brackets. A platform assembly, which supports the motor, is slidably coupled to the guide rail. A spring assembly is selectively coupled between the base brackets and fixedly coupled to the platform assembly. The spring assembly applies a biasing force to the platform assembly to maintain a belt tension along the drive belt. A quick-release assembly selectively engages the spring assembly and base brackets to permit movement of the quick-release assembly between a fastened position and a released position. A spring compression retention assembly is operably coupled to the spring assembly to maintain spring compression on the spring assembly even when the quick-release assembly is in the released position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Inventors: William NORRIS, David LINDSAY, Edward BEES, Thomas COPANAS
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Patent number: 8839701Abstract: A method and apparatus for cutting a vertical window covering are disclosed. One method of operating a window covering cutting machine comprises retaining a window covering in a package such that a first end of the window covering is located at a known first position relative to the package. An engagement element is provided on the package that is located at a known second position on the package. The engagement element is moved a distance from a saw to obtain a final dimension of the window covering where the distance is calculated using the first position and the second position.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2010Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Newell Window Furnishings, Inc.Inventors: Jason Begin, Clifford Birch, Ryan Bishop, Paul Christopher Brown, Thomas A. Caputo, Neil L. Casstevens, Timothy D. Cluett, Patrick E. Foley, Mark A. Fox, Kristi Jane Georgi, Brian Bellamy Johnson, Grant Rorie Phillips, William Norris Scott, Martin Richard Van Buren, Neil John Varlamoff, Larry Todd Windham
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Patent number: 8584173Abstract: A method of automatically selecting between a first video programming channel and a second video programming channel in a video content receiver is presented. In the method, the receiver receives video programming carried over at least one of the first channel and the second channel, as well as scheduling information regarding the two channels. The receiver also receives a channel selection for one of the two channels, such as from a user. In response to the channel selection, the receiver compares the scheduling information for the first channel to a current time value. If the scheduling information indicates the first channel is not currently carrying video programming that is available for presentation to the user, the receiver selects the second channel for presentation to the user; otherwise, the receiver selects the first channel.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2009Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: EchoStar Technologies, L.L.C.Inventors: William Norris Moran, Michael Cavanaugh, Anand Menon
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Publication number: 20130254807Abstract: Electronic program guide (EPG) systems and methods are operable to incorporate image information into an EPG generated at a media device. An exemplary embodiment receives an image associated with a program, processes the received image into a rich media EPG image, receives program presentation schedule information that specifies a presentation schedule of a plurality of programs, wherein the program is one of the plurality of programs scheduled for presentation, associates an identifier with the rich media EPG image and the program, and generates a rich media EPG schedule based upon the received program presentation schedule information and the identifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: Echostar Technologies L.L.C.Inventors: Ryan Gorsuch, William Norris Moran, Jason Michael Anguiano
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Patent number: 8509679Abstract: A receiving device receives one or more signals, each signal including transponder identifying information. The receiving device processes the transponder identifying information to determine which signals are receivable by the receiving device. Based upon the receivable signals, the receiving device modifies its operational behavior accordingly.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2009Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.Inventors: Steven M. Casagrande, Jason Michael Anguiano, William Norris Moran, Michael J. Cavanaugh