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).

  • Publication number: 20100115087
    Abstract: An apparatus such as a cordless telephone handset is capable of detecting key words within received data feeds. According to an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes an input for receiving a data feed, and a controller for determining whether content of the received data feed includes a key word. If the controller determines that the content includes the key word, a signal is generated to notify a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2007
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: William Ray Bednarczyk, Sylvain Pierre Chaillou, Joris Roussel, Jayanta Majumdar, Quan Liu
  • Publication number: 20100039436
    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: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2008
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Kiran Gopala Krishna, Satyanarayan Kar, Vamsi Agasthyaraju, Shashidhara Ganganna, Bincicil Mathew, William Ray Hancock, Dan Lopez
  • Publication number: 20100040209
    Abstract: A method and apparatus enables customized receipt of syndicated data feeds according to designated time periods. According to an exemplary embodiment, the method includes the steps of enabling a user to select a first syndicated data feed to be received by a first device during a first time period, and enabling the user to select a second syndicated data feed to be received by a second device during a second time period different from the first time period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2007
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Inventors: William Ray Bednarczyk, Jayanta Majumdar, Koji Okamoto, Quan Liu, Joris Roussel, Sylvain Chaillou
  • Publication number: 20090323464
    Abstract: A novel apparatus is disclosed which comprises: (a) pumping means for injecting a fluid through a conduit means into an inlet pipe of a fluid mixing tank, (b) said fluid mixing tank comprising a plurality of compartments connected in series and in fluid communication with adjacent compartments in the series, and designed to provide for a horizontal flow of fluids from the first compartment to the last compartment in the series, (c) at least one compartment being equipped with one or more radial-flow impellers connected to a vertical shaft, and means for rotating such impellers at a rate designed to stir the contents of the compartment radially with high shear and prevent fluid stagnation, (d) at least one compartment being equipped with one or more axial flow impellers connected to a vertical shaft, and means for rotating such impellers at a rate designed to circulate the contents of the compartment vertically, (e) the inlet pipe being designed to introduce fluids into the first compartment, and (f) a means
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Inventor: William Ray Mclntire
  • Publication number: 20090314979
    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. The resilient insert member is attached to the valve closure member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2008
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventor: William Ray McIntire
  • Publication number: 20090199205
    Abstract: A graphics virtual machine display system for an aircraft is provided. The graphics virtual machine display system includes a registry. An initialization block is in communication with the registry for instantiating a graphics widget. A rendering block is in communication with the initialization block for rendering the graphics widget. An event handling block is in communication with the registry for accepting an event associated with the graphics widget.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Kiran Gopala Krishna, Satyanarayan Kar, Vamsi Agasthyaraju, Shashidhara Ganganna, Bincicil Mathew, Gary Thomas Hickey, William Ray Hancock
  • Patent number: 7390984
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for switching high power at high repetition rates. The apparatus is preferably a switch utilizing a pressurized flowing dielectric. The pressurized dielectric suppresses growth of dielectric breakdown byproducts, such as large bubbles and breakdown contamination, enabling lower dielectric flow rates to remove the byproducts. In addition to the advantage of lower flow rates, and thus smaller and lighter pumping means, the switch can switch high energies (up to megajoules) at fast repetition rates, up to thousands of pulses per second. The switch is preferably triggered to reduce jitter. The switch can also be used to remove water from oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignees: Alpha-Omega Power Technologies Ltd. Co., The Curators of the University of Missouri, The Boeing Company
    Inventors: William Ray Cravey, Randy D. Curry, Kenneth Fox McDonald, Glenn A. Anderson, Richard Sears
  • Patent number: 7345621
    Abstract: A real-time signal processing engine robustly detects, localizes, tracks and classifies ground targets based on radar signals from a multistatic radar system. The system differentiates between different targets based on an optimized cost function, which can include the total returned normalized pulse energy. The local transmitters/receivers can communicate with each other via the transmitted radar signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: BBN Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: John M. Bourdelais, Ernest Scott Stickles, William Ray Wright, David Earl Norris, Michael Anthony Tiberio, Gary Dana Butler
  • Patent number: 7331595
    Abstract: An auxiliary hill climbing bicycle seat is formed from a T-shaped tubular structure attached, preferably by welding, to a bicycle cross bar. A narrow foam padding and a cover over the T-shaped pipe form a narrow auxiliary hill climbing seat positioned in front of the regular seat directly over the pedals in an elevated position higher than the regular seat. A substantial forward portion of the foam is tapered inwardly to allow full clearance for the cyclists thighs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Inventor: William Ray
  • Patent number: 7314212
    Abstract: A deformation and weather resistant, noise attenuating fencing assembly comprises a series of hollow posts, each post formed of a fiberglass reinforced resin, having spaced apart load bearing walls defining an exterior surface, an interior surface, a first open end and a second open end. The structure-reinforcing cap is inserted within a first open end of each of the posts and frictionally engages the interior surface of the post to substantially prevent movement of the exterior surface thereof when various types of appurtenant structures are mounted thereon, which would otherwise cause deformation and possible structural failure of the post walls. First and second clips are inserted into the first and second open ends of the post, respectively, to provide an easy mechanism to properly space and secure the posts together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Inventor: William Ray Higgins
  • Patent number: 7312412
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for switching high power at high repetition rates. The apparatus is preferably a switch utilizing a pressurized flowing dielectric. The pressurized dielectric suppresses growth of dielectric breakdown byproducts, such as large bubbles and breakdown contamination, enabling lower dielectric flow rates to remove the byproducts. In addition to the advantage of lower flow rates, and thus smaller and lighter pumping means, the switch can switch high energies (up to megajoules) at fast repetition rates, up to thousands of pulses per second.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignees: Alpha-Omega Power Technologies, The Curators of the University of Missouri, The Boeing Company
    Inventors: William Ray Cravey, Randy D. Curry, Kenneth Fox McDonald, Glenn A. Anderson
  • Patent number: 7299886
    Abstract: A down hole drilling motor includes a stator housing having an exterior surface, an upper end, a lower end, an upper vane mounting region at the upper end and lower vane mounting region at the lower end. An upper mounting sleeve engages the upper vane mounting region, such that rotation during use brings the upper mounting sleeve into contact with an upper contact shoulder. A lower mounting sleeve engages the lower vane mounting region, such that rotation during use brings the lower mounting sleeve into contact with a lower contact shoulder. A plurality of vanes are secured to each of the upper mounting sleeve and the lower mounting sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Inventor: William Ray Wenzel
  • Publication number: 20070268182
    Abstract: A real-time signal processing engine robustly detects, localizes, tracks and classifies ground targets based on radar signals from a multistatic radar system. The system differentiates between different targets based on an optimized cost function, which can include the total returned normalized pulse energy. The local transmitters/receivers can communicate with each other via the transmitted radar signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Applicant: BBN Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: John Bourdelais, Ernest Stickels, William Ray Wright, David Norris, Michael Tiberio, Gary Butler
  • Patent number: 7199750
    Abstract: A real-time signal processing engine robustly detects, localizes, tracks and classifies ground targets based on radar signals from a multistatic radar system. The system differentiates between different targets based on an optimized cost function, which can include the total returned normalized pulse energy. The local transmitters/receivers can communicate with each other via the transmitted radar signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: BBN Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: John Michael Bourdelais, Ernest Scott Stickels, William Ray Wright, David Earl Norris, Michael Anthony Tiberio, Gary Dana Butler
  • Publication number: 20070040489
    Abstract: The various embodiments of the invention provide an addressable or a static emissive display comprising a plurality of layers, including a first substrate layer, wherein each succeeding layer is formed by printing or coating the layer over preceding layers. Exemplary substrates include paper, plastic, rubber, fabric, glass, ceramic, or any other insulator or semiconductor. In an exemplary embodiment, the display includes a first conductive layer attached to the substrate and forming a first plurality of conductors; various dielectric layers; an emissive layer; a second, transmissive conductive layer forming a second plurality of conductors; a third conductive layer included in the second plurality of conductors and having a comparatively lower impedance; and optional color and masking layers. Pixels are defined by the corresponding display regions between the first and second plurality of conductors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2006
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Applicant: Quantum Paper, Inc.
    Inventors: William Ray, Mark Lowenthal, Timothy Claypole
  • Publication number: 20070018424
    Abstract: An auxiliary hill climbing bicycle seat is formed from a T-shaped tubular structure attached, preferably by welding, to a bicycle cross bar. A narrow foam padding and a cover over the T-shaped pipe form a narrow auxiliary hill climbing seat positioned in front of the regular seat directly over the pedals in an elevated position higher than the regular seat. A substantial forward portion of the foam is tapered inwardly to allow full clearance for the cyclists thighs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2005
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventor: William Ray
  • Patent number: 7166531
    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: January 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignee: Novellus Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Willibrordus Gerardus Maria van den Hoek, Nerissa S. Draeger, Raashina Humayun, Richard S. Hill, Jianing Sun, Gary William Ray
  • Patent number: 7140259
    Abstract: A method for determining the circumferential properties of a tubular product, especially nuclear fuel cladding, utilizes compression of a polymeric plug within the tubular product to determine strain stress, yield stress and other properties. The process is especially useful in the determination of aging properties such as fuel rod embrittlement after long burn-down.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: U. T. Battelle, LLC
    Inventors: William Ray Hendrich, Wallace Jefferson McAfee, Claire Roberta Luttrell
  • Publication number: 20060138944
    Abstract: The various embodiments of the invention provide an addressable emissive display comprising a plurality of layers, including a first substrate layer, wherein each succeeding layer is formed by printing or coating the layer over preceding layers. Exemplary substrates include paper, plastic, rubber, fabric, glass, ceramic, or any other insulator or semiconductor. In an exemplary embodiment, the display includes a first conductive layer attached to the substrate and forming a first plurality of conductors; various dielectric layers; an emissive layer; a second, transmissive conductive layer forming a second plurality of conductors; a third conductive layer included in the second plurality of conductors and having a comparatively lower impedance; and optional color and masking layers. Pixels are defined by the corresponding display regions between the first and second plurality of conductors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2004
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Inventors: William Ray, Mark Lowenthal, Timothy Claypole
  • Publication number: 20060138948
    Abstract: The various embodiments of the invention provide an addressable emissive display comprising a plurality of layers, including a first substrate layer, wherein each succeeding layer is formed by printing or coating the layer over preceding layers. Exemplary substrates include paper, plastic, rubber, fabric, glass, ceramic, or any other insulator or semiconductor. In an exemplary embodiment, the display includes a first conductive layer attached to the substrate and forming a first plurality of conductors; various dielectric layers; an emissive layer; a second, transmissive conductive layer forming a second plurality of conductors; a third conductive layer included in the second plurality of conductors and having a comparatively lower impedance; and optional color and masking layers. Pixels are defined by the corresponding display regions between the first and second plurality of conductors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2005
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Applicant: Quantum Paper, Inc.
    Inventors: William Ray, Mark Lowenthal, Timothy Claypole