Patents by Inventor William Nye

William Nye 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: 9617810
    Abstract: A method for delivery of drilling fluid to a seafloor drilling assembly, the method comprising the steps of filling at least one container with drilling fluid; lowering the container through a body of water to adjacent a seafloor drilling assembly; connecting the container to the seafloor drilling assembly to deliver drilling fluid to the seafloor drilling assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: NAUTILUS MINERALS PACIFIC PTY LTD
    Inventors: Glen Smith, Kenneth William Macleay, Paul William Nye
  • Publication number: 20140332269
    Abstract: A method for delivery of drilling fluid to a seafloor drilling assembly, the method comprising the steps of filling at least one container with drilling fluid; lowering the container through a body of water to adjacent a seafloor drilling assembly; connecting the container to the seafloor drilling assembly to deliver drilling fluid to the seafloor drilling assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventors: Glen Smith, Kenneth William Macleay, Paul William Nye
  • Patent number: 7779579
    Abstract: A modular enclosure may include a number of interlocking components, such as panels, that may be interconnected to form sidewalls, roof and/or floor. In particular, the modular enclosure may consist of a shed and the shed may be packaged within a container. For example, the shed may constructed from a number of outer wall panels and corner panels. The corner panels preferably include a living hinge that allows the corner panel to be moved between a generally planar position and an angled position. Advantageously, the wall panels and the corner panels may be capable of being stacked within the container to facilitate packaging of the shed when the corner panels are in the generally planar position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Lifetime Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry D. Mower, Brent Steed, Jay Calkin, Neil Watson, Robert A. Astle, L. Curtis Strong, Rich Howe, David C. Winter, Kent Ashby, Troy William Nye
  • Publication number: 20070123370
    Abstract: This invention relates to a device and method for training an athlete to throw a ball, and particularly to a device and method that provides guides for optimally positioning an athlete's throwing hand and elbow prior to initiation of the throwing phase for throwing a ball.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventors: Steve Goucher, William Nye
  • Publication number: 20060063616
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a ball retrieval device, and specifically, a ball retrieval device capable of connecting to, or being incorporated as part of, a bat. The retrieval device is incorporated as part of a hitting device, such as a baseball bat, during the manufacturing process. Alternatively, the retrieval device is removably mounted on the hitting device or is more or less permanently joined with the hitting device by mounting the ball retrieval device in an opening created by the hitting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2005
    Publication date: March 23, 2006
    Inventors: William Nye, Steve Goucher
  • Publication number: 20050198861
    Abstract: A toe shoe capable of providing support to a ballet dancer's foot while dancing en pointe. The toe shoe preferably includes a toe box in the toe of the toe shoe, an upper, and an outer sole. Support structure within the toe shoe includes a longitudinal support member, a foot encirculating tubular sleeve, and/or a toe ridge. In a first preferred embodiment, the support structure includes the longitudinal support member, foot encirculating tubular sleeve, and toe ridge. In a second preferred embodiment, the support structure includes the longitudinal support member and foot encirculating tubular sleeve. In a third preferred embodiment, the support structure is the longitudinal support member and toe ridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2005
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Inventor: William Nye
  • Patent number: 5997178
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a trash bag which may be quickly and conveniently secured to a trash bag which further includes an integral disinfecting means therein. The device includes a bag member having an interior surface, an exterior surface, a closed end and an open end. Integral with the periphery of the open end is an elasotmeric band for selectively expanding the diameter or circumference thereof. Attached to the exterior surface of the bag member and overlaying the band is an annular retainer having a plurality of protrusions integral with its outer surface for frictionally engaging the exterior surface of a trash can. The open end of the bag member may be folded about a trash can whereby the integral elastomeric band will compress the retainer tightly against the exterior of the trash can. Attached to the interior surface of the bag member are a plurality of rupturable pods each having an anti-bacterial, anti-fungal or anti-mold substance therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1999
    Inventors: Melissa Nye, William Nye