Patents by Inventor William R. Nelson
William R. Nelson 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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Patent number: 10867475Abstract: Systems and methods employing a ticket voucher handling device, such as an electronic gaming machine or a ticket voucher redemption kiosk, that issues and/or redeems ticket vouchers associated with different ticket voucher systems corresponding to different activities.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2019Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: IGTInventors: Dwayne R. Nelson, William Brosnan, Steven G. LeMay, Kevin Higgins
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Publication number: 20200330757Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to a medical device for treating a cancerous tumor, including an electric field generating circuit configured to generate one or more electric fields at or near a site of the cancerous tumor and control circuitry in communication with the electric field generating circuit. The medical device includes one or more supply wires in electrical communication with the electric field generating circuit and one or more supply electrodes. The supply electrodes are configured to deliver an electric field at or near the site of the cancerous tumor. The medical device can include one or more sensing wires in electrical communication with the control circuitry and one or more sensing electrodes. The sensing electrodes can be configured to measure an impedance of the cancerous tumor at at least two different electric field strengths. Other embodiments are also included herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2020Publication date: October 22, 2020Inventors: Brian L. Schmidt, Benjamin Keith Stein, Keith R. Maile, William J. Linder, Ron A. Balczewski, Sarah Melissa Gruba, Tucker James Nelson, Aleksandra Kharam
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Publication number: 20200305902Abstract: Forceps including a housing, a first body, a second body and a drive shaft. The first body has a passageway extending therethrough. The drive shaft extending through the passageway and connected to the first body such that the first body and the drive shaft are slidable with respect to the housing to drive jaws located at a distal portion of the drive shaft between an open position and a closed position. The second body having a second passageway. The drive shaft extending through the second passageway such that the second body is guided by the drive shaft and is slidable relative to the first body and the drive shaft to displace a blade shaft between a retracted position and an extended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Zane R. Ward, William E. Butler, Jeffrey J. Nelson, Christian J. Fiksen, Eric J. Boone
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Publication number: 20200277137Abstract: A robotic shuttle system includes a rack system and one or more shuttles. The rack system includes a rack and a shuttle frame. The rack has storage locations for containers containing items. The shuttle frame has rails disposed along the rack. The shuttle includes a powertrain, container transfer mechanism, and a robot arm. The power train is configured to move the shuttle along the rails of the rack and on a surface outside of the rack system. The container transfer mechanism is configured to transfer the containers between the rack and the shuttle. The robot arm extends from the shuttle to transfer the items between one of the containers on the shuttle and a container in a container holder of the shuttle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Applicant: Bastian Solutions, LLCInventors: William A. Bastian, II, Hans Tokpa Leidenfrost, Timothy R. Nelson
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Patent number: 10726677Abstract: A gaming system that enables a player to concurrently play a plurality of games at a gaming device regardless or independent of if the gaming accounting system in communication with the gaming device is configured to support such concurrent game play.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2018Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: IGTInventors: Paul W. Bolton, Dwayne R. Nelson, William R. Brosnan, Kevin M. Higgins
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Publication number: 20200105105Abstract: A gaming system that enables a player to concurrently play a plurality of games at a gaming device regardless or independent of if the gaming accounting system in communication with the gaming device is configured to support such concurrent game play.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2018Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventors: Paul W. Bolton, Dwayne R. Nelson, William R. Brosnan, Kevin M. Higgins
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Publication number: 20200094165Abstract: A method and system for solid phase extraction of a compound of interest from a sample matrix using a syringe having a barrel and a plunger, a sorbent for use with the syringe, and a desalting purification column having an end configured to receive liquid from the syringe body.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2019Publication date: March 26, 2020Inventors: William M. Nelson, Kyle Armantrout, David R. Almassian, Aymeric Randanne de Vazeille, Tracy Calvin Fecteau, Colin Kuserk
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Patent number: 10561433Abstract: An instrument that includes an outer member, an inner member, and a jaw assembly. The inner member includes a first arm and a second arm. The jaw assembly includes a first jaw and a second jaw. The first jaw is connected to the first arm at a first pivot joint and to the outer member at a second pivot joint. The second jaw is connected to the second arm at a third pivot joint and to the outer member at a fourth pivot joint. The inner member is adapted to be moved distally relative to the outer member so that the first jaw pivots about the second pivot joint towards the second jaw and the second jaw pivots about the fourth pivot joint towards the first jaw thus moving the jaw assembly from the open position towards the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2017Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: Gyrus Acmi, Inc.Inventors: Kester J. Batchelor, Eric J. Boone, Christian J. Fiksen, Hanam Sota Pham, Zane Ward, Jeffrey J. Nelson, John R. Mensch, William Butler, William F. Kratoska, Riyad E. Moe
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Patent number: 10525375Abstract: A method and system for solid phase extraction of a compound of interest from a sample matrix using a syringe having a barrel and a plunger, a sorbent for use with the syringe, and a desalting purification column having an end configured to receive liquid from the syringe body.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2016Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: Tetracore, Inc.Inventors: William M. Nelson, Kyle Armantrout, David R. Almassian, Aymeric Randanne de Vazeille, Tracy Calvin Fecteau, Colin Kuserk
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Patent number: 10521758Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention includes system and methods for the continued operation of a carrier management system having one or more user terminals that normally communicate with at least one data center over a network (online), when the one or more user terminals are unable to communicate with the data center (offline). Once communication is re-established between the one or more user terminal and the data center, local files and data on the user terminals that were used to rate and ship packages while offline are synchronized between the one or more user terminals and the data center.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2018Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.Inventors: David A. Bennett, Paul A. Bilibin, Mark A. Bjerke, Lynn S. Goldhaber, Hsiangwen S. Hu, Lory E. Moon, Jinyue Liu, Paul R. McLaughlin, Reichie R. Nelson, Charles D. Mentzer, Matthew J. Smith, William W. Smith, III
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Publication number: 20190366258Abstract: A filter cartridge, a safety element and fluid cleaner assembly are described. The fluid cleaner assembly generally includes a housing having a cover and a primary fluid cleaner section. The filter cartridge generally comprises z-filter media, arranged in a straight through configuration. Preferred cartridges include a seal gasket positioned to extend continuously around at outer perimeter of the straight through flow construction. The fluid cleaner assembly can have a precleaner positioned therein. Preferred features are described. Methods of assembly and use are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2019Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventors: William J. Krisko, Wayne R.W. Bishop, Steven S. Gieseke, Benny K. Nelson
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Patent number: 10439477Abstract: A liquid cooling system for an electric motor includes: a pump for liquid to cool the electric motor; a heat exchanger that removes heat from the liquid; a manifold extending above a stator of the electric motor, the manifold receiving the liquid under pressure and having a first opening that directs a first liquid jet onto the stator; and a first tray above first end turns of the stator, the manifold having a second opening that directs a second liquid jet onto the first tray, the first tray having a third opening that performs gravity-fed liquid distribution onto the first end turns.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2014Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: Tesla, Inc.Inventors: Gary A. Pinkley, David F. Nelson, William R. Fong, Scott Heines, Edwin M. Pearce, Jr.
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Patent number: 10339753Abstract: The gaming system disclosed herein enables a player to simultaneously or concurrently play a plurality of games at a gaming device regardless or independent of if the gaming device accounting system in communication with the gaming device is configured to support such simultaneous or concurrent game play. The gaming system disclosed herein additionally or alternatively enables a player to simultaneously play a plurality of games wherein certain of the games are eligible to operate with a remote host and certain of the games are ineligible to operate with the remote host.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2016Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: IGTInventors: Dwayne R. Nelson, William R. Brosnan, Kevin M. Higgins, William Chad Little, Larry R. Hollibaugh, Erik B. Petersen, Adrian R. Marcu
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Patent number: 10335730Abstract: A filter cartridge, a safety element and fluid cleaner assembly are described. The fluid cleaner assembly generally includes a housing having a cover and a primary fluid cleaner section. The filter cartridge generally comprises z-filter media, arranged in a straight through configuration. Preferred cartridges include a seal gasket positioned to extend continuously around at outer perimeter of the straight through flow construction. The fluid cleaner assembly can have a precleaner positioned therein. Preferred features are described. Methods of assembly and use are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2017Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: William J. Krisko, Wayne R. W. Bishop, Steven S. Gieseke, Benny K. Nelson
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Publication number: 20190197474Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention includes system and methods for the continued operation of a carrier management system having one or more user terminals that normally communicate with at least one data center over a network (online), when the one or more user terminals are unable to communicate with the data center (offline). Once communication is re-established between the one or more user terminal and the data center, local files and data on the user terminals that were used to rate and ship packages while offline are synchronized between the one or more user terminals and the data center.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2018Publication date: June 27, 2019Inventors: David A. Bennett, Paul A. Bilibin, Mark A. Bjerke, Lynn S. Goldhaber, Hsiangwen S. Hu, Lory E. Moon, Jinyue Liu, Paul R. McLaughlin, Reichie R. Nelson, Charles D. Mentzer, Matthew J. Smith, William W. Smith, III
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Publication number: 20150266758Abstract: An oxygen water conditioner for home use uses the water pressure of the home water system to cause oxygen or ozone to disburse in the form of small bubbles to provide enhanced cleaning of water in the household systemType: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2015Publication date: September 24, 2015Inventor: William R. Nelson
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Publication number: 20090321370Abstract: An ozonation system may include a mixing chamber having an inlet to a recirculation conduit within the chamber and proximate to its top, a recirculation conduit for withdrawing fluid from the mixing chamber through the inlet and conducting it to a pump, a venturi connected to the outfeed of the pump for induction of ozone into the water, an infeed for reintroducing a water-ozone mixture back into the chamber, the infeed terminating in a restricting nozzle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2007Publication date: December 31, 2009Inventor: William R. Nelson
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Publication number: 20090206497Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein that provide for liquid waste aeration.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2009Publication date: August 20, 2009Inventor: William R. Nelson
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Publication number: 20080266206Abstract: A modular system for a display panel assembly includes modular frame members connectable to form a network. Bus bars are connectable to the frame members and are configured to at least partially support the frame members in a row or column of frame members in the network. Modular display units are connectable to the frame members to form a display panel assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2005Publication date: October 30, 2008Inventors: William R. Nelson, Patrick J. Armstrong, Yavuz S. Saglam
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Publication number: 20080052952Abstract: An invention is provided for a hand drying apparatus for drying and sanitizing hands is disclosed. The hand drying apparatus includes a housing having an air intake opening and a heating element situated within the housing capable of heating air drawn into the hand drying apparatus through the air intake opening. Also located within the housing is an air conduit that is in communication with the air intake opening. Further included is a blower that is capable of drawing an air stream into the air conduit through the air intake opening. An ozone gas generator is in communication with the air conduit that is capable of injecting ozone into the air stream to create an ozonated air stream. In this manner, the blower ejects a heated ozonated air stream out of the hand drying apparatus through the air conduit, whereby a user's hands are dried and sanitized.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2006Publication date: March 6, 2008Applicant: Aquentium, Inc.Inventor: William R. Nelson