Patents by Inventor William Spence

William Spence 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: 11381083
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods of generating electrical power utilizing a mining bank of individual blockchain miners. The blockchain miners operate as a revenue generating heat source that provides thermal energy into a power plant's Rankine or Brayton cycle turbines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Q Power LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Campbell, William Spence
  • Publication number: 20210175710
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods of generating electrical power utilizing a mining bank of individual blockchain miners. The blockchain miners operate as a revenue generating heat source that provides thermal energy into a power plant's Rankine or Brayton cycle turbines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Applicant: Q Power LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Campbell, William Spence
  • Patent number: 10330054
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for an EGR system including an EGR cooler module directly mounted to a cylinder head. In one example, the EGR cooler module includes an EGR inlet port, an EGR outlet port, a coolant inlet port, and a coolant outlet port all arranged parallel with each other and directly mounted to a first side of a cylinder head to interface with passages internal to the cylinder head. In another example, the EGR cool module includes an EGR inlet port and a coolant inlet port parallel to each other and directly mounted to a first side of a cylinder head to interface with passages internal to the cylinder head, while also including an EGR outlet port and a coolant outlet port to interface with passages external to the cylinder head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Theodore Beyer, Charles Joseph Patanis, Jody Michael Slike, William Spence
  • Publication number: 20170276095
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for an EGR system including an EGR cooler module directly mounted to a cylinder head. In one example, the EGR cooler module includes an EGR inlet port, an EGR outlet port, a coolant inlet port, and a coolant outlet port all arranged parallel with each other and directly mounted to a first side of a cylinder head to interface with passages internal to the cylinder head. In another example, the EGR cool module includes an EGR inlet port and a coolant inlet port parallel to each other and directly mounted to a first side of a cylinder head to interface with passages internal to the cylinder head, while also including an EGR outlet port and a coolant outlet port to interface with passages external to the cylinder head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2016
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Theodore Beyer, Charles Joseph Patanis, Jody Michael Slike, William Spence
  • Patent number: 9664153
    Abstract: A cylinder head for an engine defines first and second exhaust runners fluidly coupled to an exhaust passage extending transversely in the head to an exhaust port on an exhaust side. The head defines an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) passage connected to the exhaust passage and extending longitudinally to an EGR port on the exhaust side. The head also defines a cooling jacket passage adjacent to and substantially surrounding the EGR passage to cool EGR gases prior to cooling by an EGR cooler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Theodore Beyer, Charles Joseph Patanis, William Spence, Jody Michael Slike, John Christopher Riegger
  • Publication number: 20160361196
    Abstract: Thermal pads for incorporation into systems and compression garments may be used for various medical or other purposes. The pads include thermal fluid channels and the ability to flex and elastically stretch in multiple directions for conformance to the individual user. Cooling systems include recirculation of the thermal fluid for temperature control purposes. Methods include hot and cold contrast type therapy for a variety of purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventors: Paul A. Spence, Landon H. Tompkins, Samuel C. Walling, Ryan D. Hatton, Jens Hutzenlaub, William Spence, Alex Singer
  • Publication number: 20160265487
    Abstract: A cylinder head for an engine defines first and second exhaust runners fluidly coupled to an exhaust passage extending transversely in the head to an exhaust port on an exhaust side. The head defines an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) passage connected to the exhaust passage and extending longitudinally to an EGR port on the exhaust side. The head also defines a cooling jacket passage adjacent to and substantially surrounding the EGR passage to cool EGR gases prior to cooling by an EGR cooler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2015
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Theodore BEYER, Charles Joseph PATANIS, William SPENCE, Jody Michael SLIKE, John Christopher RIEGGER
  • Publication number: 20140222121
    Abstract: Thermal pads (50) for incorporation into systems (10) and compression garments (54) may be used for various medical or other purposes. The pads (50) include thermal fluid channels and the ability to flex and elastically stretch in multiple directions for conformance to the individual user. Cooling systems (10) include recirculation of the thermal fluid for temperature control purposes. Methods include hot and cold contrast type therapy for a variety of purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2012
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: SCR INC.
    Inventors: Paul A. Spence, Landon Tompkins, Samuel C. Walling, Ryan D. Hatton, Jens Hutzenlaub, William Spence, Alex Singer
  • Publication number: 20070291962
    Abstract: An automotive balanced microphone system (300) includes a microphone (303) located in a vehicle mirror (301) connected in a balanced configuration for eliminating noise. A split resistor network (305) is used for supplying a supply voltage to the balanced microphone (303). The split resistor network (305) allows the microphone (303) to be easily powered while noise induced into the supply lines can easily cancelled at the microphone output for use with an electronic device (309).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventors: Alan Watson, Robert Turnbull, William Spence
  • Publication number: 20070047753
    Abstract: A microphone assembly includes one or more transducers positioned in a housing. Circuitry is coupled to the transducer for outputting an electrical signal such that the microphone has a main lobe directed forwardly and attenuates signals originating from the sides and/or rear. The transducers can advantageously include multiple transducers, which, with the circuit, produce a desired sensitivity pattern. The microphone assembly can be employed in a vehicle accessory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Alan Watson, Robert Knapp, Robert Turnbull, William Spence, G. Poe, Michael Bryson
  • Publication number: 20060115188
    Abstract: Parents and child caretakers need a device to dispose of used diapers. The current diaper disposable systems house many used diapers for several days. Disposable diaper storage systems produce strong odors and are not well suited to be moved when parents and caretakers travel or take their children out of the house. Also, the diaper disposable systems must be cleaned frequently. The adjustable seal diaper disposable bags will be sized to accommodate used diapers. The adjustable bags can house one to three diapers. The adjustable bags will be small so they can be transported anywhere. The adjustable bags will remove air and produce a compact volume. Also, the bag will have an airtight seal which will keep in contaminates and odors. The adjustable seal disposable diaper bags will be inexpensive. After the adjustable seal disposable bags are used, they can be disposed of outside of the house to remove any undesirable odors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2004
    Publication date: June 1, 2006
    Inventor: William Spence
  • Publication number: 20050065061
    Abstract: A method of remediating PCB contamination on metal surfaces. The method includes contacting the metal surface with a pollution remedial composition comprising a sodium silicate, a surfactant and a polyol with the remainder being water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2003
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Inventor: William Spence