Patents by Inventor William To

William To 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).

  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRESENTING SAVING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES
    Publication number: 20100004791
    Abstract: A method for presenting saving opportunities for electronic devices is disclosed. Experience based data learned from past power behavior of one or more devices is received. One or more power saving opportunities are generated based on the experience based data. Estimated cost savings is calculated. A notification message is presented to a user that describes the power saving opportunities and associated cost savings for the opportunities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: Control4 Corporation
    Inventors: William B. West, Wallace Eric Smith, Paul E. Nagel
  • GRANULATED PLANT NUTRIENT
    Publication number: 20100000277
    Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatus, systems and methods for making municipal sludge based plant nutrient. In particular, the plant nutrient of the present invention is substantially free of noxious odor and retains valuable nutrients, while solving the problem of disposal of municipal sludge and the high cost of energy associated with treating and the transportation and land-filling the ever growing volume of municipal bio-solids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventors: William W. Keller, Lyn Kelley
  • Interoperable systems and methods for peer-to-peer service orchestration
    Publication number: 20100005513
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for performing policy-managed, peer-to-peer service orchestration in a manner that supports the formation of self-organizing service networks that enable rich media experiences. In one embodiment, services are distributed across peer-to-peer communicating nodes, and each node provides message routing and orchestration using a message pump and workflow collator. Distributed policy management of service interfaces helps to provide trust and security, supporting commercial exchange of value. Peer-to-peer messaging and workflow collation allow services to be dynamically created from a heterogeneous set of primitive services. The shared resources are services of many different types, using different service interface bindings beyond those typically supported in a web service deployments built on UDDI, SOAP, and WSDL.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventors: William Bradley, David Maher, Gilles Boccon-Gibod
  • ASSEMBLY FOR ROPING AN ELEVATOR
    Publication number: 20100000823
    Abstract: An assembly for controlling a vertically extending member includes a device (22) having a stop member (34) and a speed control member (36) for controlling movement of the vertically extending member such as an elevator load bearing member (32) during a roping procedure. In a disclosed example, the stop member (34) is biased into a stop position where the vertically extending member (32) is locked between a brake pad (60) and a guiding member (54) so that the vertically extending member (32) cannot move relative to the device (22). An example input member for moving the stop member (34) out of the stop position comprises a foot pedal (70) that can be manipulated to control a position of the stop member (34). Absent manual manipulation of the input member, the stop member (34) prevents movement of the vertically extending member (32).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventors: Valery Sheynkman, Richard S. Blackelock, Troy R. Chicoine, Douglas B. LaBrecque, Craig A. Buckley, William J. Derwin
  • VINPOCETINE AND EBURN AMONINE DERIVATIVES FOR PROMOTING BONE GROWTH
    Publication number: 20100003324
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of promoting bone growth in a subject in need thereof, by administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula I. The compounds include the salts, hydrates and isomers thereof. The present invention also provides methods for the treatment of renal disease and cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: OsteoGeneX Inc.
    Inventors: Debra Ellies, William Rosenberg
  • Navigating UAVS with an on-board digital camera
    Publication number: 20100004802
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and products are provided for navigating a UAV having an on-board digital camera. Embodiments include determining a desired digital resolution of an image of an object and piloting the UAV, under control of a navigation computer, in dependence upon the desired digital resolution of the image of the object. Determining a desired digital resolution of an image of an object may be carried out by identifying the object type, identifying the object size, and determining a required number of pixels for capturing the image of the object in dependence upon the object type and the object size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2005
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventors: William Kress Bodin, Jesse Redman, Derral Charles Thorson
  • ADAPTIVE OPTIMIZATION OF A VIDEO SIGNAL
    Publication number: 20100002145
    Abstract: A video signal includes a plurality of frames of image data. A single frame of image data or multiple frames of image data, one or more reduced resolution frames, or a portion or portions of one or more frames or reduced resolution frames can be analyzed to determine initial statistics. One or more correction operations are then performed on the initial statistics to generate initial correction values. The one or more correction operations include a balance correction operation, a flare correction operation, and a tonal correction operation. After the initial correction values are determined, a temporal filter is applied to the initial correction values to generate final correction values. Optimized image data is then generated by applying the final correction values to image data in one or more frames.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventors: John P. Spence, William V. Fintel, Thomas E. Madden, Esther M. Betancourt, John T. Keech
  • BUBBLE GENERATION FOR AERATION AND OTHER PURPOSES
    Publication number: 20100002534
    Abstract: A method of producing small bubbles (90) of gas in a liquid comprises a source (16) of the gas under pressure, a conduit (64a) opening into a liquid and oscillating the gas passing along the conduit at a frequency between 1 and 100 Hz. The oscillation is effected by fluidic oscillator (10) comprising a diverter that divides the supply into respect outputs (A, B), each output being controlled by a control port, wherein the control ports are interconnected by a closed loop (22). There may be at least two of said conduits (62a, 64a), each output port being connected to one or the other of said conduits, in which one phase of the oscillating gas is employed to drive liquid across the conduit (64a) after formation of a bubble in the other phase of oscillation, whereby the bubble is detached by the force of said driven liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventors: William Bauer Jay Zimmerman, Vaclav Tesar
  • Variant Alpha-Amylases from Bacillus Subtilis and Methods of Use, Thereof
    Publication number: 20100003366
    Abstract: Alpha-amylases from Bacillus subtilis (AmyE), variants thereof, nucleic acids encoding the same, and host cells comprising the nucleic acids are provided. Methods of using AmyE or variants thereof are disclosed, including liquefaction and/or saccharification of starch. Such methods may yield sugars useful for ethanol production or high fructose corn syrup production. In some cases, the amylases can be used at low pH, in the absence of calcium, and/or in the absence of a glucoamylase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: Danisco US Inc., Genencor Division
    Inventors: William A. Cuevas, Sang-Kyu Lee, Sandra W. Ramer, Andrew Shaw, Amr R. Toppozada, David E. Estell, Louise Wallace, Regina Chin, Carol A. Requadt, Scott D. Power, Michael J. Pepsin
  • Reflective Insulation Products and Methods for Manufacturing the Same
    Publication number: 20100003487
    Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, a reflective insulation product is provided. The product includes a first outer layer having reflective material, a second outer layer, and an inner layer. The inner layer includes polyurethane foam and adhesive, the inner layer being positioned between the first outer layer and second outer layer such that the first outer layer is adhered to a first side of the inner layer by adhesive and the second outer layer is adhered to a second side of the inner layer by adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: GUARDIAN BUILDING PRODUCTS
    Inventor: William H. Crostic, JR.
  • Automated dry cleaning assembly system
    Publication number: 20100005003
    Abstract: An automated assembly conveyor method and apparatus for dry-cleaners, wherein the system is disposed to recognize, associate, and consolidate garments in customer transactions by reading garment identification tags located within each item. The system further includes an optional point-of-sale system and mark-in station to facilitate the intake of items from a customer to ensure each item is input into a database.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventors: Tony L. Cassaday, William T. Epperson, Kevin J. Rowell
  • MELTBLOWN FILTER MEDIUM, RELATED APPLICATIONS AND USES
    Publication number: 20100000411
    Abstract: Filter media, as well as related assemblies, systems and methods. Filter media may contain one or more layers formed of a meltblown material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: Hollingsworth & Vose Company
    Inventors: John A. Wertz, David T. Healey, William S. Freeman, John L. Manns, Mark Rowlands
  • TOPICAL STEROIDAL FORMULATIONS
    Publication number: 20100004217
    Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations of poorly water soluble pharmaceutical agents of Formula I and II. The present invention also relates to compositions containing compounds of Formula I or II, and glucocorticoids, and methods for reducing side effects from glucocorticoid treatment by co-administration of compounds of Formula I and II. The compositions herein are useful for the treatment of diabetes and obesity related diseases including metabolic syndrome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventors: Arthur G. Schwartz, John R. Williams
  • Qtls for Mastitis Resistance in Cattle
    Publication number: 20100003675
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for determining mastitis resistance in bovine subjects, wherein mastitis resistance comprise resistance to both sub-clinical and clinical mastitis. In particular, the method of the invention involves identification of genetic markers and/or Quantitative Trait Locus (QTL) for the determination of mastitis resistance in a bovine subject. The determination of mastitis resistance involves resolution of the specific microsatellite status. Furthermore, the invention relates to a diagnostic kit for detection of genetic marker(s) associated with mastitis resistance. The method and kit of the present invention can be applied for selection of bovine subjects for breeding purposes. Thus, the invention provides a method of genetically selecting bovine subjects with mastitis resistance, thereby yielding cows less prone to mastitis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2007
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicants: MTT Agrifood Research Finland, Aarhus Universitet, Estonian University of Life Sciences
    Inventors: Mogens Sando Lund, Bente Flugel Majgren, Goutam Sahana, Ayman Mahmoud Sabry, Peter Sorensen, Soren Svendsen, Bo Thomsen, Ingrid Lena Anderson-Eklund, Helmi Johanna Vilkki, Christian Bendixen, Terhi Katariina Iso-Touru, Sirja Maria Viitala, Nina Frederika Schulman, Nicola Hastings, John Lewis William Williams, John Arthur Woolliams, Ana Isabel Fernandez Avila, Haldja Viinalass, Sirje Varv
  • CIRCUIT WITH ONE OR MORE DEPLETION MODE TRANSISTORS
    Publication number: 20100001701
    Abstract: An H-bridge circuit formed from two sub-circuits coupled to each other by a load network across a respective load node of each of the sub-circuits. Each sub-circuit of the two sub-circuits comprises a depletion mode upper transistor with a second electrode coupled to a first electrode of a lower transistor. The load node of the sub-circuit is disposed between the second electrode of the upper transistor and the first electrode of a lower transistor. There is a first voltage supply node coupled to a first electrode of the upper transistor and a second voltage supply node is coupled to a second electrode of the lower transistor. An upper driver transistor selectively couples a gate electrode of the upper transistor to an upper drive voltage node, the upper driver transistor having a control electrode coupled to an upper switched voltage supply circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: MOTOROLA, INC.
    Inventors: Lawrence F. Cygan, Andrew M. Khan, Curtis M. Williams
  • AIRFOIL WITH TAPERED RADIAL COOLING PASSAGE
    Publication number: 20100003142
    Abstract: A turbine engine airfoil includes an airfoil structure having an exterior surface and an end portion. A cooling passage extends a length radially within the structure in a direction toward the end portion. The cooling passage provides a convection surface along the length adjacent to the exterior surface. The convection surface includes a generally uniform width along the length. The cooling passage has generally decreasing cross-sectional areas along the length in the direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2008
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventors: Justin D. Piggush, William Abdel-Messeh
  • BUY-WRITE INDEXES
    Publication number: 20100005032
    Abstract: A financial instrument in accordance with the principles of the present invention provides a passive total return index based on writing the nearby call option against that same underlying asset portfolio for a set period on the day the previous nearby call option contract expires. The call written will have that set period remaining to expiration, with an exercise price just above the prevailing underlying asset price level (i.e., slightly out of the money). The call option is held until expiration and cash settled, at which time a new call option is written for the set period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventors: Robert E. Whaley, Catherine T. Shalen, William M. Speth
  • Finding the Source Statement of the Definition of a Storage Location
    Publication number: 20100005249
    Abstract: In an embodiment, an identifier of a storage location that is accessed by a program is received. While execution of the program is halted at a halted statement, a first source statement is determined that must have stored to the storage location. The program comprises the halted statement and the first source statement, and the halted statement is different than the first source statement. The first source statement is presented, in response to the determination. In an embodiment, while execution of the program is halted at the halted statement, a second source statement is determined that might have stored to the storage location, and the second source statement is presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Cary L. Bates, William J. Schmidt
  • Compositions and Methods For Detecting The Presence Of Cryptosporidium Organisms In A Test Sample
    Publication number: 20100003693
    Abstract: The present invention describes novel oligonucleotides targeted to nucleic acid sequences derived from Cryptosporidium organisms, and Cryptosporidium parvum organisms in particular, which are useful for determining the presence of Cryptosporidium organisms in a test sample. The oligonucleotides of the present invention include hybridization assay probes, helper probes and amplification primers. The present invention further describes a novel method for obtaining purified ribonucleic acid from viable oocysts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: GEN-PROBE INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Melissa M. CUNNINGHAM, Paul D. STULL, William G. WEISBURG
  • PORTABLE, NITRIC OXIDE GENERATOR
    Publication number: 20100003349
    Abstract: An apparatus for portable delivery of nitric oxide without the need for pressurized tanks, power supplies, or other devices provides a single therapy session by triggering a heater to heat a reaction chamber. A piercing assembly may trigger to open sealed containers, such as bags, of liquid water or salt water in order to activate the heaters. Upon addition of liquid such as water or salt water to a chemically reactive heating element, heat is generated to activate the chemicals generating nitric oxide within a sealed reactor. Upon triggering, liquid containers are unsealed, the liquid drains down to initiate reaction of the heating chemicals, and the heat begins to penetrate the reactor. The reactor, in turn, heats its contents, which react to form nitric oxide expelled by the reactor to a line feeding a cannula for therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventors: J. W. Randolph Miller, William Moon, Keith L. Merrell