Patents by Inventor William Ray

William Ray 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: 8520015
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for intermixing graphics layers and graphics applications using a display intermix server. A method is provided for intermixing a first graphics application having a first graphics layer and a second graphics application having a second graphics layer. The method comprises streaming a first graphics command from the first graphics application to a first memory location, where the first graphics command corresponds to the first graphics layer. The method also comprises streaming a second graphics command from the second graphics application to a second memory location, where the second graphics command corresponds to the second graphics layer. The method further comprises ordering the first graphics command and the second graphics command based on a priority scheme for the first graphics layer and the second graphics layer. The method further comprises providing ordered graphics commands to a rendering interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Kiran Gopala Krishna, Satyanarayan Kar, Vamsi Agasthyaraju, Shashidhara Ganganna, Bincicil Mathew, William Ray Hancock, Dan Lopez
  • Patent number: 8487952
    Abstract: A method and a computer readable medium containing instructions for devices marking pixel data as being critical symbology pixel data for verification prior to being displayed a pixel on a display device is presented. The method comprises determining by a computing device whether the pixel data is critical symbology pixel data and assigning an intensity threshold level to the pixel data. The threshold is based at least in part on the status of the pixel data as being critical symbology pixel data. Further, the method includes determining whether an intensity of the pixel data is less than or equal to the assigned intensity threshold level and then marking the pixel data as critical symbology pixel data when the intensity of the pixel data is greater than the intensity threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventor: William Ray Hancock
  • Publication number: 20130147508
    Abstract: An apparatus for testing photovoltaic cells wherein an array of light sources are provided. The light sources can have a collimating lens. In addition, one or more feedback circuits can be provided which monitor and maintain one or more of the light sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2013
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: ALPHA-OMEGA POWER TECHNOLOGIES, LTD. CO.
    Inventor: William Ray Cravey
  • Publication number: 20130139814
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an inhaler assist device shaped and dimensioned for supporting a metered dose inhaler and an associated anti-static chamber in a manner allowing for assisted compression of the metered dose inhaler to dispense a dosage therefrom. The inhaler assist device includes an L-shaped housing assembly pivotally connected to a lever actuator. The housing assembly includes a planar base wall and lateral side walls extending from base wall, wherein the base wall and the lateral side walls create a cavity shaped and dimensioned for receipt of the metered dose inhaler and an anti-static chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2011
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Inventors: Anthony J. Mullane, William Ray Blessing, JR., Louis Douglas Shields
  • Patent number: 8430230
    Abstract: A hopper loader is provided for supplying particulate material to a processing machine. The hopper loader includes a receiver with latching members configured for coupling to a hopper assembly. The hopper assembly includes a hopper which preferably has translucent side walls to permit visual inspection of the contents of the chamber within the hopper, and a filter element positioned atop the receiver which is configured so that particulate material trapped by the filter element will periodically fall back into the chamber for processing without operator intervention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Inventors: Norlan L. Ferguson, William Ray Turner, Robert Lloyd Babcock
  • Patent number: 8378661
    Abstract: A solar simulator which uses a honeycomb structure for providing highly collimated light for testing one or more photovoltaic cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Alpha-Omega Power Technologies, Ltd.Co.
    Inventor: William Ray Cravey
  • Publication number: 20120268475
    Abstract: A method and a computer readable medium containing instructions for devices marking pixel data as being critical symbology pixel data for verification prior to being displayed a pixel on a display device is presented. The method comprises determining by a computing device whether the pixel data is critical symbology pixel data and assigning an intensity threshold level to the pixel data. The threshold is based at least in part on the status of the pixel data as being critical symbology pixel data. Further, the method includes determining whether an intensity of the pixel data is less than or equal to the assigned intensity threshold level and then marking the pixel data as critical symbology pixel data when the intensity of the pixel data is greater than the intensity threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventor: William Ray Hancock
  • Publication number: 20120247472
    Abstract: A method for diagnosing and treating sleep disorders with a sleep therapy auto-titrator for in-home use by the patient includes the step of collecting, recording and analyzing sleep data in real time with the auto-titrator. Corrective action is provided in real time to the patient to mitigate sleep events based upon the collected sleep data. The collected sleep data is transmitted, via a global computer information system, to a remote server for storage. The stored sleep data is analyzed by a computer programmed with an algorithm to monitor therapy effectiveness daily and for identifying one or more therapy intervention recommendations. An alert is provided to at least one of the patient or a sleep therapy professional associated with the patient communicating the one or more intervention recommendations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventor: William Ray Lynch, JR.
  • Patent number: 8280238
    Abstract: System and method for modifying an optical assembly with another image modifying device by using an adapter assembly to connect or couple three image modifying devices together. The adapter assembly includes two adapters that have collars to hold a night vision monocular between them, and to each connect with a camera and lens, respectively, modifying a camera-lens assembly for use in night time photo surveillance. Attachment members on each adapter may include mechanical and/or electrical connectors to couple or connect the adapters to each other, and/or to electrically connect the camera with the lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Nocturnal Devices, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Laganas, Charles Ronald Musgrove, William Ray Blessing, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8062983
    Abstract: Porous dielectric layers are produced by embedding and removing nanoparticles in composite dielectric layers. The pores may be produced after the barrier material, the metal or other conductive material is deposited to form a metallization layer. In this manner, the conductive material is provided with a relatively smooth continuous surface on which to deposit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Novellus Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Nerissa S. Draeger, Gary William Ray
  • Patent number: 8037897
    Abstract: A valve apparatus that has a longitudinal axis therethrough comprises a valve seat member, a valve closure member, a fluid flow path, and a resilient valve insert member. The valve seat member comprises a hollow bore and a first frustoconical contact surface that has an inner perimeter and an outer perimeter. The valve closure member comprises a valve body and a second frustoconical contact surface that is adapted to seal against the first frustoconical contact surface in a strike face area. The valve closure member is movable along the longitudinal axis of the valve apparatus. The fluid flow path extends through the bore of the valve seat member and between the valve seat member and the valve closure member. This fluid flow path is closed when the second frustoconical contact surface is sealed against the first frustoconical contact surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Inventor: William Ray McIntire
  • Patent number: 7972976
    Abstract: Porous dielectric layers are produced by introducing pores in pre-formed composite dielectric layers. The pores may be produced after the barrier material, the metal or other conductive material is deposited to form a metallization layer. In this manner, the conductive material is provided with a relatively smooth continuous surface on which to deposit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Novellus Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Willibrordus Gerardus Maria van den Hoek, Nerissa S. Draeger, Raashina Humayun, Richard S. Hill, Jianing Sun, Gary William Ray
  • Publication number: 20110160011
    Abstract: An improved softball that resists the softening effects on the core that ultraviolet light impinging upon the ball and warm ambient air cause. The softball has a coating on the core that blocks most or all of the ultraviolet light impinging upon the ball from penetrating to the core. Also, the ball's core can have a modified chemistry that causes the core to resist softening even if the core gets warmer from ambient air (i.e., without any light impinging upon the ball).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventor: William Ray Wilson
  • Publication number: 20110085791
    Abstract: System and method for modifying an optical assembly with another image modifying device by using an adapter assembly to connect or couple three image modifying devices together. The adapter assembly includes two adapters that have collars to hold a night vision monocular between them, and to each connect with a camera and lens, respectively, modifying a camera-lens assembly for use in night time photo surveillance. Attachment members on each adapter may include mechanical and/or electrical connectors to couple or connect the adapters to each other, and/or to electrically connect the camera with the lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Inventors: Michael LAGANAS, Charles Ronald MUSGROVE, William Ray BLESSING, JR.
  • Patent number: 7906980
    Abstract: A circuit and method that provides an inexpensive and easily implemented rapidly-changing load test circuit for photovoltaic cells, which can be under pulsed light conditions. Embodiments of the present invention permit the testing of photovoltaic cells by causing a sweeping voltage across the photovoltaic cell in a very short time period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Inventor: William Ray Cravey
  • Publication number: 20100261155
    Abstract: Provided herein are isolated paramyxovirus pre-triggered fusion proteins, or functional fragments thereof, which contain one or more CRAC domains in a location that is away from the transmembrane domain. Also provided herein is a computer model of the structure of the pre-triggered F protein. Compositions that directly or indirectly bind and interfere with the normal activity or binding of the pre-triggered F proteins, or the CRAC domains, are useful as antiviral agents in the treatment of paramyxovirus infections. Thus, disclosed herein are methods of screening for antiviral agents, using the isolated pre-triggered F protein, or functional fragments thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, INC.
    Inventors: Mark E. Peeples, Matthew Kennedy, William Ray
  • Publication number: 20100186545
    Abstract: A hand grip T-bar fits pivotally in a quick release lock attached to a handlebar support. The hand grip T-bar is locked forward of the handlebar for normal use of the handlebar by a rider. The hand grip T-bar is pivoted above the handlebar toward the rider in a desired position for the rider to grip the hand grip T-bar to operate the vehicle with the rider seated in an upright position to relieve back strain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2009
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Inventor: William Ray
  • Patent number: 7763596
    Abstract: This invention is directed to a method for treating an inflammatory condition, treating haematological and other malignancies, causing immunosuppression, or preventing or treating transplant rejection in man or other animals which comprises administering to a patient a compound that has the structure of Formula (I) or Formula (II) as defined below, or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof or pro-drug therefor, wherein R?NH2, NHR1, NHOR2, NHNHR2, NHCOR2, and R1?C(1-4)alkyl, C(3-6)cycloalkyl, Cn, where n=1-3, R2=methyl, ethyl, R3=alkyl, cycloalkyl, substituted alkyl, substituted cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, substituted aryl, or substituted hetrecoaryl; wherein R4, R5?C(1-4)alkyl. Novel compounds according to Formula (III), wherein R6 and R7 are any of H, CH3CO, CH3CH2CO, CH3CH2CH2CO provided that R6 and R7 are not both H, or Formula (IV), wherein R8 and R9 are any of H, CH3CO, CH3CH2CO or CH3CH2CH2CO, having use in such methods, are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: The University of Manchester
    Inventors: Stephen Alexander Barr, Michael Anthony McKervey, Hughes Jean-Pierre Miel, David William Ray, Andrew Michael Brass
  • Publication number: 20100156674
    Abstract: An aircraft display system includes a processor configured to receive a heading-based leg and to generate display signals based on the heading-based leg; and a display device including a horizontal situation indicator coupled to the processor. The horizontal situation indicator receives the display signals from the processor and displaying symbology representing the heading-based leg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: David Dwyer, William Ray Gilliland, JR.
  • Patent number: D683443
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Inventors: Anthony J. Mullane, William Ray Blessing, Jr., Louis Douglas Shields