Patents by Inventor William Taylor

William Taylor 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: 20150067161
    Abstract: An example method involves generating, with a network management module, a data structure to store current reroute statistics based on rerouting of data from a logical circuit that has failed to a logical failover circuit in a network. The current reroute statistics include trap data corresponding to the logical circuit. The trap data includes a committed burst size. The logical circuit is identified by a first logical circuit identifier. The logical failover circuit is identified by a second logical circuit identifier. The first and second logical circuit identifiers are renamed until the logical circuit has been restored from failure. The table is updated with the network management module to store updated reroute statistics. The updated reroute statistics include updated trap data corresponding to the logical circuit. The updated reroute statistics are based on a change in status of the logical circuit resulting from the committed burst size having been exceeded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: William Taylor, David Massengill, John Hollingsworth
  • Patent number: 8953495
    Abstract: A customer order is received for routing data for a time period. A logical circuit is provisioned through a first LATA, an IEC, and a second LATA. The logical circuit includes first variable communication paths that automatically reroute from a first set of switches to a second set of switches of the first LATA while maintaining the logical circuit, second variable communication paths to route the data through the second LATA, and fixed communication paths to route the data between the first LATA, the second LATA, and the IEC. The second set of switches forms a route associated with the first variable communication paths that is not predefined and that is dynamically defined at a time of automatic rerouting. The logical circuit is disconnected following the end of the time period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: William Taylor, David Massengill, John Hollingsworth
  • Patent number: 8953435
    Abstract: An example method involves generating, without manual intervention, a table to store current reroute statistics based on rerouting of data from a logical circuit that has failed to a logical failover circuit in a network. The current reroute statistics include trap data corresponding to the logical circuit. The trap data includes a committed burst size. The logical circuit is identified by a first logical circuit identifier. The logical failover circuit is identified by a second logical circuit identifier. The first and second logical circuit identifiers are renamed until the logical circuit has been restored from failure. The table is updated, without manual intervention, to store updated reroute statistics. The updated reroute statistics include updated trap data corresponding to the logical circuit. The updated reroute statistics are based on a change in status of the logical circuit corresponding to a dropped frame when the committed burst size has been exceeded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: William Taylor, David Massengill, John Hollingsworth
  • Publication number: 20150035365
    Abstract: Power over Ethernet (PoE) communication systems, control circuits and methods are presented for controlling power delivered to a powered device through a communication cable, in which a power sourcing equipment measures a supply voltage and selectively discontinues provision of power from a power source in response to a measured supply current exceeding an adaptive limit signal representing a supply current level corresponding to a predetermined safe operating power level at the measured supply voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Jean Picard, William Taylor
  • Patent number: 8942086
    Abstract: A disclosed example method involves identifying a logical failover circuit comprising an alternate communication path in a failover network that is separate from a logical circuit comprising variable communication paths in at least one of a first logical telecommunications network or a second logical telecommunications network and a fixed communication path between the first and second logical telecommunications networks. The failed logical connection is between the first and second logical telecommunications networks. The failover network is reserved to provide failover circuits to communicate data rerouted from failed logical circuits, and the logical failover circuit identified by a second logical circuit identifier. The logical circuit identifier of the logical circuit is renamed to the second logical circuit identifier of the logical failover circuit when a logical connection in the logical circuit has failed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: William Taylor, David Massengill, John Hollingsworth
  • Patent number: 8937856
    Abstract: An example method involves, when a first quality of service parameter for a failed logical circuit is equal to or less than a second quality of service parameter for a logical failover circuit, rerouting data from the failed logical circuit to the logical failover circuit without requiring authorization from a customer to communicate the data at the second quality of service parameter. When the second quality of service parameter for the logical failover circuit is a lower level of quality than the first quality of service parameter for the failed logical circuit: a customer is prompted for an authorization to communicate the data via the logical failover circuit at the second quality of service parameter; when the authorization is received, the data is rerouted from the failed logical circuit to the logical failover circuit; and when the authorization is denied, the data is not rerouted to the logical failover circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: William Taylor, David Massengill, John Hollingsworth
  • Publication number: 20140344167
    Abstract: Systems, methods, computer-readable media, and apparatuses for providing an application system that permits application for multiple products, services, accounts, and the like via one application are provided. In some examples, user input may be received and, based at least in part on the user input, recommended products, upgrades, packages, and the like, that a user may apply for that may aid in providing a benefit to the user may be communicated to the user/applicant. For instance, the recommended products, upgrades, packages and the like, may provide fee waivers, reduced fees, and/or other benefits and advantages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Julie Ann Kisselburg Johnson, John Kenneth Bay, Michael Adam, George William Taylor, Allison Cronin
  • Publication number: 20140310766
    Abstract: A system and method for allowing a user to access enterprise resources comprising authentication devices and an authentication server. The authentication devices allow a user to enter authentication data. The authentication server is in communication with the authentication devices. The authentication server comprises a policy database storing a policy. The policy comprises guidelines including a first guideline establishes a qualification necessary for the user to access enterprise resources and a second guideline establishes a qualification necessary for the user to activate a silent signal. The authentication server is adapted to request assistance for the user if the silent signal is activated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Inventors: Peter Garrett Bianco, William Taylor Boon, Anthony C. Rochon, Marc A. Sherman, Robert Brewster Sterling, Karl Roger Ware
  • Publication number: 20140296845
    Abstract: A coil electrode for use with an RFA (radio frequency ablation) apparatus, has a lead portion, and a helical portion coupled to the lead portion, the helical portion being formed of Nitinol SE510. Further, an RFA (radio frequency ablation) apparatus, comprises an applicator, the applicator including a handle and a cannulating delivery needle mounted to the handle, the cannulating delivery needle including a tip spaced apart from the handle. A coil electrode includes a lead portion housed in the cannulating delivery needle, and a helical portion coupled to the lead portion, the helical portion formed of Nitinol. The helical portion has a retracted state when housed within the cannulating delivery needle and a deployed state when moved out of the tip of the cannulating delivery needle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2012
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK
    Inventors: Brock James Miller, Michael Sherar, Claire McCann, Michael Jewett, John R. Kachura, Alex Furse, Mark William Taylor
  • Publication number: 20140286158
    Abstract: A disclosed example method involves identifying a logical failover circuit comprising an alternate communication path in a failover network that is separate from a logical circuit comprising variable communication paths in at least one of a first logical telecommunications network or a second logical telecommunications network and a fixed communication path between the first and second logical telecommunications networks. The failed logical connection is between the first and second logical telecommunications networks. The failover network is reserved to provide failover circuits to communicate data rerouted from failed logical circuits, and the logical failover circuit identified by a second logical circuit identifier. The logical circuit identifier of the logical circuit is renamed to the second logical circuit identifier of the logical failover circuit when a logical connection in the logical circuit has failed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventors: William Taylor, David Massengill, John Hollingsworth
  • Publication number: 20140254348
    Abstract: An example involves when a first logical circuit identifier of the dedicated logical circuit that is to communicate data only between a host device and a remote device does not match a second logical circuit identifier of a logical failover circuit comprising an alternate communication path for communicating the data, and when the dedicated logical circuit has failed: the second logical circuit identifier is renamed to identify the logical failover circuit using the first logical circuit identifier when the logical failover circuit is a dedicated logical failover circuit to communicate only when the dedicated logical circuit fails, and the dedicated logical circuit is renamed to identify the dedicated logical circuit using the second logical circuit identifier when the logical failover circuit is to communicate regardless of failure of the dedicated logical circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: William Taylor, David Massengill, John Hollingsworth
  • Publication number: 20140258774
    Abstract: An example method involves generating, without manual intervention, a table to store current reroute statistics based on rerouting of data from a logical circuit that has failed to a logical failover circuit in a network. The current reroute statistics include trap data corresponding to the logical circuit. The trap data includes a committed burst size. The logical circuit is identified by a first logical circuit identifier. The logical failover circuit is identified by a second logical circuit identifier. The first and second logical circuit identifiers are renamed until the logical circuit has been restored from failure. The table is updated, without manual intervention, to store updated reroute statistics. The updated reroute statistics include updated trap data corresponding to the logical circuit. The updated reroute statistics are based on a change in status of the logical circuit corresponding to a dropped frame when the committed burst size has been exceeded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: William Taylor, David Massengill, John Hollingsworth
  • Patent number: 8802980
    Abstract: A mounting plate for a control device is adapted to be coupled to an electrical wallbox and is made of a non-conductive material. The mounting plate comprises at least one faceplate screw opening for receiving a faceplate screw such that a faceplate may be coupled to the mounting plate during installation. The mounting plate further comprises a ground wire. The ground wire is adapted to be coupled to earth ground and is also positioned to overlap a portion of the faceplate screw opening. During the installation of the faceplate, as the faceplate screw is inserted into the faceplate screw opening of the yoke, the faceplate screw contacts the ground wire as well as the faceplate. In the event that the faceplate is made of metal, the faceplate will be coupled to the ground wire, and thus, safely grounded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
    Inventors: William Taylor Shivell, James P. Steiner
  • Publication number: 20140216836
    Abstract: A robotic climbing platform has a chassis and a carriage adapted to support and move the chassis relative to a climbing surface. An adhesion mechanism provides an adhesion force between the climbing platform and the climbing surface. The adhesion mechanism has one or more suction pads adapted to retain an adhesion force between the climbing platform and the climbing surface during movement of the chassis relative to the climbing surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2012
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: INVERT ROBOTICS LIMITED
    Inventors: Thomas Henry Davies, Benjamin James Kumar Sachdeva, Liam George Somerville, Andrew William Taylor, James Grant Robertson, XizoQi Chen
  • Patent number: 8795335
    Abstract: Disclosed is an orthopedic implant and methods of implantation for fixing adjacent bones. In an embodiment, the implant includes a locking mechanism that is adapted to be advanced by a locking instrument, wherein advancement of the locking mechanism in a first direction produces rotation of a first rigid abutment surface from a first orientation to a second orientation, and continued advancement of the locking mechanism produces advancement of the first rigid abutment surface towards a second rigid abutment surface and placement of a compressive load onto and sufficient to immobilize the implant relative to the first bony surface and the second bony surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Inventors: Samy Abdou, William Taylor
  • Publication number: 20140206424
    Abstract: A gaming system having a game such as 5-Card Draw Poker is disclosed. An initial 5-card hand is dealt and 1 or more possible replacement cards are displayed for each deal card position. If the player chooses to discard one or more dealt cards, each is replaced from an associated set of possible replacement cards. The player makes hold and discard selections with more perfect knowledge of which replacement cards may be drawn at each deal card position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Inventor: William Taylor
  • Publication number: 20140192816
    Abstract: A customer order is received for routing data for a time period. A logical circuit is provisioned through a first LATA, an IEC, and a second LATA. The logical circuit includes first variable communication paths that automatically reroute from a first set of switches to a second set of switches of the first LATA while maintaining the logical circuit, second variable communication paths to route the data through the second LATA, and fixed communication paths to route the data between the first LATA, the second LATA, and the IEC. The second set of switches forms a route associated with the first variable communication paths that is not predefined and that is dynamically defined at a time of automatic rerouting. The logical circuit is disconnected following the end of the time period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: William Taylor, David Massengill, John Hollingsworth
  • Patent number: D707191
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Altonen, Elliot G. Jacoby, William Taylor Shivell
  • Patent number: D714234
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Altonen, Elliot G. Jacoby, William Taylor Shivell
  • Patent number: D720306
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Altonen, Elliot G. Jacoby, William Taylor Shivell