Patents by Inventor William Smart
William Smart 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: 11688524Abstract: A method of packaging a radioactive waste including the steps of: (a) providing a containment enclosure having (i) an outer polymeric fabric layer and (ii) an inner polymeric fabric layer, wherein the outer and inner polymeric fabric layers are thermally stable to ?40° F.; (b) placing a radioactive waste within the inner polymeric fabric layer; and (c) closing an outer closeable flap on the outer polymeric fabric layer.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2022Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: PacTec, Inc.Inventors: Michael Schilling, Michael Sanchez, Troy Town, William Smart
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Publication number: 20220199275Abstract: A method of packaging a radioactive waste including the steps of: (a) providing a containment enclosure having (i) an outer polymeric fabric layer and (ii) an inner polymeric fabric layer, wherein the outer and inner polymeric fabric layers are thermally stable to ?40° F.; (b) placing a radioactive waste within the inner polymeric fabric layer; and (c) closing an outer closeable flap on the outer polymeric fabric layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2022Publication date: June 23, 2022Inventors: Michael Schilling, Michael Sanchez, Troy Town, William Smart
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Patent number: 11289235Abstract: A method of packaging a radioactive waste including the steps of: (a) providing a containment enclosure having (i) an outer polymeric fabric layer and (ii) an inner polymeric fabric layer, wherein the outer and inner polymeric fabric layers are thermally stable to ?40° F.; (b) placing a radioactive waste within the inner polymeric fabric layer; and (c) closing an outer closeable flap on the outer polymeric fabric layer.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2018Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: PacTec, Inc.Inventors: Michael Schilling, Michael Sanchez, Troy Town, William Smart
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Publication number: 20200118700Abstract: A method of packaging a radioactive waste including the steps of: (a) providing a containment enclosure having (i) an outer polymeric fabric layer and (ii) an inner polymeric fabric layer, wherein the outer and inner polymeric fabric layers are thermally stable to ?40° F.; (b) placing a radioactive waste within the inner polymeric fabric layer; and (c) closing an outer closeable flap on the outer polymeric fabric layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2018Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Michael Schilling, Michael Sanchez, Troy Town, William Smart
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Publication number: 20180288126Abstract: A network monitoring device and methods for monitoring data streams in an IP surveillance network. A capture filter of the device captures data packets from a data stream between first and second end-points of an IP surveillance network. A packet parser of the device parses packets captured by the capture filter to obtain packet information. A stream model of the device creates and stores stream records corresponding to data streams and either matches the packet information to a stream record listed in the stream model, or, if no match is found, to initialises a new stream record for the captured packet. A monitor of the device applies one or more rules to the captured packets and executes one or more actions based on the application of the one or more rules.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2017Publication date: October 4, 2018Inventors: Michael Howard William Smart, Alexander Houston Swanson
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Patent number: 9679669Abstract: A method for preparing low level radioactive hazardous wastes (LLHZ) for disposal in a landfill. The method includes providing a softsided transportable container at a hazardous debris collection site, where the softsided container has at least three layers of materials, an outer, middle and an inner layer, where the middle layer is a water impervious material. Each layer has a closable opening located on the top of the softsided layer. Hardsided closed containers containing LLHZ located in the interior of the hard container are loaded into the interior of the softsided container. Each layer of the softsided container is then closed, and the package transported and shipped to a disposal site for burial.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2016Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: PacTec, Inc.Inventors: Michael Schilling, Michael Sanchez, Troy Town, William Smart
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Publication number: 20170040073Abstract: A method for preparing low level radioactive hazardous wastes (LLHZ) for disposal in a landfill. The method includes providing a softsided transportable container at a hazardous debris collection site, where the softsided container has at least three layers of materials, an outer, middle and an inner layer, where the middle layer is a water impervious material. Each layer has a closable opening located on the top of the softsided layer. Hardsided closed containers containing LLHZ located in the interior of the hard container are loaded into the interior of the softsided container. Each layer of the softsided container is then closed, and the package transported and shipped to a disposal site for burial.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2016Publication date: February 9, 2017Inventors: Michael Schilling, Michael Sanchez, Troy Town, William Smart
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Patent number: 9478322Abstract: A method for preparing low level radioactive hazardous wastes (LLHZ) for disposal in a landfill. The method includes providing a softsided transportable container at a hazardous debris collection site, where the softsided container has at least three layers of materials, an outer, middle and an inner layer, where the middle layer is a water impervious material. Each layer has a closable opening located on the top of the softsided layer. Hardsided closed containers containing LLHZ located in the interior of the hard container are loaded into the interior of the softsided container. Each layer of the softsided container is then closed, and the package transported and shipped to a disposal site for burial.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2015Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: PacTec, Inc.Inventors: Michael Schilling, Michael Sanchez, Troy Town, William Smart
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Patent number: 8640865Abstract: A closure attachable over the opening of a container that selectively facilitates mixing of a component (e.g., supplement, vitamins, etc.) of any appropriate form (e.g., powders, flakes, liquids) with a liquid in the container to create a mixture. In one aspect, the closure includes a body, a storage compartment within the body, a nozzle movably received on the annular wall, a cap receivable over a portion of the body and the nozzle, an annular pull strip surrounding the body and spacing the first end of the cap from an outer collar of the body, and a plunger disposed within the storage compartment that is adapted to selectively break a seal to allow for mixing between the component and the liquid.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2012Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Inventor: William Smart
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Publication number: 20130292275Abstract: A closure attachable over the opening of a container that selectively facilitates mixing of a component (e.g., supplement, vitamins, etc.) of any appropriate form (e.g., powders, flakes, liquids) with a liquid in the container to create a mixture. In one aspect, the closure includes a body, a storage compartment within the body, a nozzle movably received on the annular wall, a cap receivable over a portion of the body and the nozzle, an annular pull strip surrounding the body and spacing the first end of the cap from an outer collar of the body, and a plunger disposed within the storage compartment that is adapted to selectively break a seal to allow for mixing between the ingredients and the liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2012Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventor: William Smart
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Publication number: 20070215367Abstract: A edge for attaching to a moldboard, having a rearwardly protruding trailing wear plate is disclosed. This device can be manufactured as one piece incorporating the standard edge and additional trailing wear plate or can be in the form of a bolt-on trailing wear plate that would become a component of a standard moldboard edge. The edge is applicable to motor graders, snowploughs or any other machine or attachment that performs similar functions. The trailing wear plate prolongs edge life, reduces grader bounce, enhances grader stability, reduces operator fatigue, allows greater moldboard control, enables greater grading speed and when these factors are combined offer substantial increased efficiency.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventors: William Smart, Edward McGugan
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Publication number: 20070190114Abstract: Compositions and methods related to combining antioxidant-promoting agents and breath masking agents in a single oral delivering formulation are provided. The composition includes a blend of antioxidants directed to reducing oxidative stress associated with smoking and exposure to other environmental toxins. The active ingredients of the oral composition are in a form that remains unaltered as the active ingredients are rapidly absorbed through the oral mucosa directly into systemic circulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2006Publication date: August 16, 2007Inventor: William Smart
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Publication number: 20070068691Abstract: A motor grader has an ordinary direction of travel, has a forward end and a rearward end as defined by the ordinary direction of travel, and has two opposed sides. At least one set of front wheels is steerably mounted on the opposed sides of the motor grader adjacent the forward end, with one front wheel in each set mounted on each opposed side of the motor grader. At least one front wheel in each set of front wheels is movably mounted to the motor grader and can be selectively positioned such that each front wheel on one side of the motor grader is further away from the rearward end than the other front wheel in that set.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2005Publication date: March 29, 2007Inventors: William Smart, Edward McGugan
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Patent number: 4552331Abstract: A reset mechanism for a vacuum-actuated lockout device that disables a flush valve to prevent flooding of a receptacle includes a solenoid coupled to a reset stem and to a vacuum relief valve built into the reset stem. The solenoid is energized to open the relief valve in a first portion of a reset stroke and is coupled to the reset stem with a lost motion connection for withdrawal of the reset stem in a second portion of the reset stroke, after relief of the vacuum. A circuit is also disclosed for remote control of the reset mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 1984Date of Patent: November 12, 1985Assignee: Bradley CorporationInventor: William A. Smart, Jr.
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Patent number: 4538307Abstract: An improved flood level sensor has an upstanding, vented tube extending above and outside a receptacle while maintaining fluid communication with an enclosed rim of the receptacle. A partial vacuum is communicated to an orifice which is located within the tube at a height related to a limit on the level of fluid in the receptacle. The level of fluid in the tube depends upon the fluid pressure in the enclosed rim and therefore upon the fluid level in the receptacle. When the fluid level in the receptacle is below flood level, the orifice is able to relieve any partial vacuum communicated to it. However, when the level of fluid in the receptacle rises to the flood level, the fluid level in the tube rises to partially seal the orifice and prevent relief of the partial vacuum which then actuates a valve lockout device.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 1984Date of Patent: September 3, 1985Assignee: Bradley CorporationInventors: Thomas G. Barnum, William A. Smart, Jr., Donald H. Mullett
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Patent number: 4268008Abstract: An energy saving push button faucet for delivering a predetermined volume of water in a set period of time includes a control valve with a movable plunger having a front face and a rear face, the front face of the plunger is normally retained upon a valve seat shutting off flow through the valve in the faucet by supply line pressure on the rear face. The valve also includes a pilot valve which can be actuated by a push button to relieve the pressure on the rear face and permit supply line pressure on the front face to move the plunger off the seat and open the valve. The nose of the plunger is provided with an internal passage containing a flow control mechanism which reduces the effective diameter of the passage to control the volume of water delivered by the faucet. The valve also includes an adjustable timing mechanism which determines the timing cycle or length of time the valve remains open.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 1979Date of Patent: May 19, 1981Assignee: Bradley CorporationInventors: Thomas G. Barnum, William A. Smart, Jr.
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Patent number: 4109895Abstract: A remote actuated metering valve system for supplying water to a washing fixture includes a main metering valve and at least one remote actuating relief valve connected to the main valve by tubing. The main metering valve has an inlet and an outlet with a valve seat between them and a movable piston which when the valve is in the normal closed position has its front face seated on the valve seat and its elongated nose projecting through the valve seat. The piston is maintained in the closed position by supply line pressure which is transferred via a bypass timing circuit to a pressure chamber behind the piston where it is sensed by the rear face of the piston. The pressure chamber of the main valve is connected by tubing to a normally closed remote push button relief valve. A second length of tubing leads from the relief valve to the supply source at a point downstream of the valve seat.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 1976Date of Patent: August 29, 1978Assignee: Bradley CorporationInventors: William A. Smart, Jr., Scott H. Gumm
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Patent number: D340145Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 1991Date of Patent: October 12, 1993Inventors: Brian S. Smart, William Smart