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).

  • System and Method for Enhanced Malware Detection
    Publication number: 20080155696
    Abstract: A service that leverages a flexible, extensible, and dynamically configurable Message Evaluation Framework to provide comprehensive malware detection and optional malware elimination capabilities within established wireless messaging paradigms such as, possibly inter alia, Multimedia Message Service, Wireless Application Protocol, and IP Multimedia Subsystem. The service may optionally leverage the capabilities of a centrally-located Messaging Inter-Carrier Vendor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: SYBASE 365, INC.
    Inventors: William H. Dudley, Robert C. Lovell
  • Container for packaging and transporting glass sheet(s)
    Publication number: 20080152453
    Abstract: A container is described herein which uses three different types of restraining mechanisms to help secure glass sheets therein so that the glass sheets can be safely transported from one facility (e.g., a manufacturing facility) to a second facility (e.g., a customer facility). The first type of restraining mechanism includes two collapsible retainer bar mechanisms which are connected to one another by a support bar that can be moved so as to secure the major surfaces of the glass sheets. The second type of restraining mechanism includes two side restraints which are used to help secure the two opposing sides of the glass sheets. The third type of restraining mechanism includes two secondary retainer mechanisms each of which has a stopper that is moved to help secure/support the bottom portion of the glass sheets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventor: Stephen William Mix
  • FILTER APPARATUS FOR REMOVING SULFUR-CONTAINING COMPOUNDS FROM LIQUID FUELS, AND METHODS OF USING SAME
    Publication number: 20080149546
    Abstract: A fuel filter for removing fuel impurities, particularly thiophenes, includes a hollow housing having a filter element therein. The filter element includes a substrate, which may include a nonwoven fiber web, a plurality of particles, or both of these. Where particles are used, the substrate may be homogeneous or may be a mixture of different particles. The substrate may include a sorbent selected from the group consisting of metals, metal oxides, metallic salts, organometallic compounds, catalysts, and oxidizing agents. Optionally, a sulfur-treating reactant may be operatively associated with the substrate to reduce the concentration of thiophenes in fuel passing through the filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: Ronald Paul Rohrbach, Russell Johnson, Peter D. Unger, Gordon William Jones, Daniel E. Bause, Gary B. Zulauf
  • MEMORY AREA PROTECTION CIRCUIT
    Publication number: 20080155188
    Abstract: A circuit for controlling the access to at least one area of a memory accessible by a program execution unit, including a first instruction address input; at least one second data address input, the addresses coming from the execution unit; at least one function of correlation of these addresses; and at least one output of a bit for validating the fulfilling of conditions set by the correlation function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: STMicroelectronics S.A.
    Inventors: Stephan Courcambeck, Albert Martinez, Jean Nicolai, William Orlando
  • Dual Component Dental Composition Containing Enzyme
    Publication number: 20080152601
    Abstract: A two component desensitizing dentifrice composition is disclosed which comprises a first dentifrice component containing an enzyme such as papain and a second dentifrice component containing an ionic surfactant such as sodium lauryl sulfate, the first and second dentifrice components being maintained separate from the other until dispensed for application to teeth whereby enzyme activity is maintained with improved dentifrice foaming characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2008
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Malcolm Williams, Michael Prencipe, James G. Masters
  • NOVEL FUSED HETEROCYCLES AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20080153854
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds having the formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 and R9 are as defined in the specification and to their pharmaceutical compositions and to their methods of use. These novel compounds provide a treatment or prophylaxis of cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Brian Aquila, Michael Howard Block, Audrey Davies, Jayachandran Ezhuthachan, Sandra Filla, Richard William Luke, Timothy Pontz, Daniel John Russell, Maria-Elena Theoclitou, XiaoLan Zheng
  • ENHANCING CONTACT CENTERS WITH DIALOG CONTRACTS
    Publication number: 20080152121
    Abstract: The present solution can include a method for using dialog contracts for contact center interactions. The method can include a step of determining a context that applies to a caller who is communicating with a contact center. A dialog contract can be identified that corresponds to the determined context. The dialog contract can specify requirements for a real-time contact center session. The contact center can transfer the caller to a contact center agent. The real-time communication session can be conducted. A software program, referred to as an agent monitor, can analyze input of the caller and the contact center agent during the communication session and can automatically update a session file as requirements of the dialog contract are satisfied. The session file can be used as a quality measurement of the communication session.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: BAIJU D. MANDALIA, VICTOR S. MOORE, WENDI L. NUSBICKEL, WILLIAM V. DA PALMA
  • Assembly and method for mounting a fuel assembly having a predefined orientation within a nuclear reactor
    Publication number: 20080152070
    Abstract: Assemblies and methods for mounting a fuel assembly in a nuclear reactor include a fuel assembly includes fuel rods within the fuel assembly and a lower tie plate with a fuel assembly mating fixture. A fuel support includes a fuel support mating fixture that is constructed to selectively engage the fuel assembly mating fixture during installation of the fuel assembly onto the fuel support. The fuel support mating fixture and the fuel assembly mating fixture provides for a predefined orientation of the fuel assembly to the fuel support upon mating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: William Earl Russell, Robert James, Carlton W. Clark
  • PARTICULATE MATERIAL DISPENSING HAIRBRUSH WITH COMBINATION BRISTLES
    Publication number: 20080149124
    Abstract: A brush having a head with a reservoir formed therein and at least one aperture formed in the head for opening the reservoir to the exterior of the head is provided. The inventive brush also includes a plurality of bristles mounted on the head for transferring material dispensed from the reservoir through the at least one aperture in the head as the brush is drawn through human or animal hair. The inventive brush includes a refill aperture formed in the head and a cap releasably engageable with the refill aperture. The brush may also include a cover movably mounted on the head for closing an aperture in the head with the cover movable between a first position for closing the aperture, and a second position for opening the aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventor: William D. McKay
  • Memory device with improved data retention
    Publication number: 20080152934
    Abstract: The present memory device includes first and second electrodes, a passive layer between the first and second electrodes; and an active layer between the first and second electrodes, the active layer being of dendrimeric material which provides passages through the active layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: Igor Sokolik, Juri Krieger, Xiaobo Shi, Richard Kingsborough, William Leonard
  • APPLYING IMAGES TO A SURFACE
    Publication number: 20080152807
    Abstract: Techniques for applying graphic images to a surface are disclosed. In one aspect, a method includes receiving an image file from an image source and generating a surface model that describes geometrical contours of the surface. An applicator is then controlled according to the surface model, and the graphic image is applied that corresponds to the image file.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2008
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Richard W. Baird, Glenn R. Dalby, William J. Postl
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING A CHARGE-TO-MASS RATIO, AND A CONCENTRATION, OF ONE COMPONENT OF A MIXTURE
    Publication number: 20080152367
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for using a sensor to determine a charge-to-mass ratio, and a concentration, of a mixture including a first component and a second component. A base resonance frequency of the sensor in an unloaded state is measured. A surface of a vibrating element of the sensor is loaded with the mixture. A first resonance frequency, of the loaded sensor is measured and a mass of the mixture is calculated. A first component is attracted to, and a second component is removed from, the vibrating element of the sensor. A second resonance frequency, and a first charge, of the sensor are measured. The first component is removed and a second charge is measured. A mass and charge of the first component are calculated. Charge to mass ratio, and the concentration, of the first component are then derived from the calculated values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventor: William H. WAYMAN
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING CONCRETE STRUCTURES
    Publication number: 20080149808
    Abstract: A building structure formed of concrete and including dams to form raised structures on the roof and a method of overturning the concrete mold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: CANADIAN ROCKPORT HOMES LTD.
    Inventors: William Raymond MALONE, Chris Michael KINCH, Kenneth Oscar OLSEN, Herman Pablo ROSEN SAGREDO
  • Flexible hermetic enclosure for implantable medical devices
    Publication number: 20080154327
    Abstract: A flexible, hermetically sealed enclosure device allows for the controlled insertion of an implantable device into the body of a patient. A series of bellows can be used to interconnect a number of rigid containers, each containing electronic or other components necessary for the implantable device. The bellows provide flexibility, columnar strength, and torqueability (for steering), while protecting the internal components. The bellows also can be welded to the containers to form a hermetic seal that can be electrically continuous, whereby standard wiring and components can be used without fear of corrosion or contamination. Such an enclosure can be used with systems such as an intravascular implantable pacing, drug delivery, or defibrillation system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2008
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: Terrance Ransbury, William L. Athas, Arthur Gwerder
  • Control rod guide tube and method for providing coolant to a nuclear reactor fuel assembly
    Publication number: 20080152068
    Abstract: Control rod guide tubes for a nuclear reactor having a body with an axial length that defines a lower end portion and an upper end portion and a cavity within a substantial length of the body. Orifices are included at the upper and lower end portions of the body. A control rod chamber is located within the cavity and is configured for receiving a control rod. A plurality of ports is coupled to the cavity and is positioned at a substantial length from the upper end portion of the body. Also included are at least two flow channels within the cavity that extend a substantial portion of the axial length of the body. Each flow channel is fluidly coupled to one or more of the ports for receiving fluid flow from outside the body and an outlet proximate to the upper end portion of the body for providing the received fluid flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: Birol Aktas, Carlton W. Clark, William Earl Russell
  • Instrument fingers
    Publication number: 20080154298
    Abstract: The instrument has a pair of instrument arms, an angled instrument finger is attached to each arm, and the respective bottom surfaces of the distal ends of the angled instrument fingers are substantially parallel to the plane of the instrument arms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2008
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: Jeffrey Grayzel, Joseph Grayzel, William Allen, Fred Karl, Alan Bachman, Ray Adams
  • MODULAR WATER HEATING SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20080152331
    Abstract: Modular water heating systems include a self-standing rack on which one or two separate tankless water heaters and a separate water storage tank are mounted. A pump recirculates the water between the storage tank and the water heater or heaters to maintain a drawdown supply of hot water. The various water lines between the tankless water heater or heaters, storage tank and water circulation pump may include isolation valves, quick connectors and flexible lines for easy replacement of any of the component parts as needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventor: William R. Ryks
  • CLOSET FLANGE SEAL
    Publication number: 20080148469
    Abstract: A water closet assembly and/or closet flange seal wherein the closet flange seal includes a horn section, a body section, and a sealing fin each formed of a material having a Shore A hardness of less than about 83. The horn section includes a connecting flange, a conical wall, and a ring end wall with the conical wall being integral with and interconnecting the connecting flange and ring end wall. The body section is integral with the horn section and includes a tubular body with an outer face, a first end integral with the horn section, and a second end. The sealing fin extends outwardly from the outer body face, circumscribes the body, and is oriented in a predetermined angle relative to the outer face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2008
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: Anthony John Dipzinski, Arthur William Shorey
  • Interior Underpin Bracket and System and Method for Elevating a Structure
    Publication number: 20080152434
    Abstract: Various embodiments of subsurface support devices, interior underpin brackets, and systems and methods for elevating a settled or settling structure are disclosed. One embodiment comprises an interior underpin bracket. One such bracket comprises: a support shaft having a bore adapted to receive an underpin pipe; and at least two support arms pivotally fixed to the support shaft, the support arms adjustable between a retracted position in which the support arms are disposed parallel to the support shaft and an extended position in which the support arms are disposed perpendicular to the support shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: William Bracken, Jose Busquets
  • DRAG REDUCTION OF ASPHALTENIC CRUDE OILS
    Publication number: 20080149530
    Abstract: A system for reducing pressure drop associated with the turbulent flow of asphaltenic crude oil through a conduit. The crude oil has a high asphaltene content and/or a low API gravity. Such reduction in pressure drop is achieved by treating the asphaltenic crude oil with a high molecular weight drag reducing polymer that can have a solubility parameter within about 20 percent of the solubility parameter of the heavy crude oil. The drag reducing polymer can also comprise the residues of monomers having at least one heteroatom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY
    Inventors: Stuart N. Milligan, Ray L. Johnston, Timothy L. Burden, Wayne R. Dreher, Kenneth W. Smith, William F. Harris