Patents by Inventor William Varela

William Varela 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: 20180081509
    Abstract: A frameless audio/video object (FAVO) that provides information to a user. In one embodiment, the FAVO is interactive, such as having hotspots for allowing a user to select more features or information. The information may be advertising. The user can select a desirable FAVO, such as a favorite celebrity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2017
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventors: William A. Varela, John Bendrick
  • Patent number: 9817547
    Abstract: A frameless audio/video object (FAVO) that provides information to a user. In one embodiment, the FAVO is interactive, such as having hotspots for allowing a user to select more features or information. The information may be advertising. The user can select a desirable FAVO, such as a favorite celebrity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Avazap, Inc.
    Inventors: William A. Varela, John Bendrick
  • Patent number: 9250462
    Abstract: An image display device comprising an image display panel, a frame system including a framework operatively engaging the image display panel and a plurality of electronic components operatively engaging the framework, heat dispersion material operatively engaging the framework and in operative thermal contact with the electronic components, where the frame system exhibits a support factor of less than about 150 mm-W/m° K.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: GrafTech International Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Gary D. Shives, William Varela
  • Patent number: 9253932
    Abstract: An image display device having improved properties, comprising an image display panel, heat dispersion material positioned proximate to the image display panel, an open frame positioned proximate to the heat dispersion material opposite the image display panel, and a plurality of electronic components engaging the open frame, the image display device exhibits a support factor of less than about 375 mm-W/m° K.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: GrafTech International Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Gary D. Shives, Gerald Hoffert, William Varela
  • Patent number: 9253924
    Abstract: An image display device comprising an image display panel, heat dispersion material positioned proximate to the image display panel, a frame system including a framework positioned proximate to the heat dispersion material opposite the image display panel, and a plurality of electronic components engaging the framework, where the image display device exhibits a support factor of less than about 150 mm-W/m° K. The framework can be adhesively bonded to the heat dispersion material. The framework can include a height and a width wherein the heat dispersion material substantially spans the height and the width. Additionally, a first cross support can span the framework and a plurality of second electronic components can engage the first cross support. Additionally a second cross support can span the framework wherein at least one of the second electronic components engages the second cross support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: GrafTech International Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Gary D. Shives, Gerald Hoffert, William Varela
  • Publication number: 20150316813
    Abstract: An image display device comprising an image display panel, a frame system including a framework operatively engaging the image display panel and a plurality of electronic components operatively engaging the framework, heat dispersion material operatively engaging the framework and in operative thermal contact with the electronic components, where the frame system exhibits a support factor of less than about 150 mm-W/m° K.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Applicant: GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS INC.
    Inventors: Gary D. SHIVES, William VARELA
  • Publication number: 20150313038
    Abstract: An image display device comprising an image display panel, heat dispersion material positioned proximate to the image display panel, a frame system including a framework positioned proximate to the heat dispersion material opposite the image display panel, and a plurality of electronic components engaging the framework, where the image display device exhibits a support factor of less than about 150 mm-W/m° K. The framework can be adhesively bonded to the heat dispersion material. The framework can include a height and a width wherein the heat dispersion material substantially spans the height and the width. Additionally, a first cross support can span the framework and a plurality of second electronic components can engage the first cross support. Additionally a second cross support can span the framework wherein at least one of the second electronic components engages the second cross support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2015
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Applicant: GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS INC.
    Inventors: Gary D. SHIVES, Gerald HOFFERT, William VARELA
  • Publication number: 20150313043
    Abstract: An image display device having improved properties, comprising an image display panel, heat dispersion material positioned proximate to the image display panel, an open frame positioned proximate to the heat dispersion material opposite the image display panel, and a plurality of electronic components engaging the open frame, the image display device exhibits a support factor of less than about 375 mm-W/m° K.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2015
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Applicant: GrafTech International Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Gary D. SHIVES, Gerald HOFFERT, William VARELA
  • Patent number: 9104058
    Abstract: An image display device comprising an image display panel, a frame system including a framework operatively engaging the image display panel and a plurality of electronic components operatively engaging the framework, heat dispersion material operatively engaging the framework and in operative thermal contact with the electronic components, where the frame system exhibits a support factor of less than about 375 mm-W/m° K.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: GrafTech International Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Gary D. Shives, William Varela
  • Patent number: 9087669
    Abstract: An image display device having improved properties, comprising an image display panel, heat dispersion material positioned proximate to the image display panel, an open frame positioned proximate to the heat dispersion material opposite the image display panel, and a plurality of electronic components engaging the open frame, the image display device exhibits a support factor of less than about 375 mm-W/m° K.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: GrafTech International Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Gary D. Shives, Gerald Hoffert, William Varela
  • Patent number: 9081220
    Abstract: An image display device comprising an image display panel, heat dispersion material positioned proximate to the image display panel, a frame system including a framework positioned proximate to the heat dispersion material opposite the image display panel, and a plurality of electronic components engaging the framework, where the image display device exhibits a support factor of less than about 375 mm-W/m° K. The framework can be adhesively bonded to the heat dispersion material. The framework can include a height and a width wherein the heat dispersion material substantially spans the height and the width. Additionally, a first cross support can span the framework and a plurality of second electronic components can engage the first cross support. Additionally a second cross support can span the framework wherein at least one of the second electronic components engages the second cross support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: GrafTech International Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Gary D. Shives, Gerald Hoffert, William Varela
  • Publication number: 20140281963
    Abstract: A frameless audio/video object (FAVO) that provides information to a user. In one embodiment, the FAVO is interactive, such as having hotspots for allowing a user to select more features or information. The information may be advertising. The user can select a desirable FAVO, such as a favorite celebrity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Avazap, Inc.
    Inventors: William A. Varela, John Bendrick
  • Patent number: 8707179
    Abstract: A frameless audio/video object (FAVO) that provides information to a user. In one embodiment, the FAVO is interactive, such as having hotspots for allowing a user to select more features or information. The information may be advertising. The user can select a desirable FAVO, such as a favorite celebrity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Avazap, Inc.
    Inventors: William A. Varela, John Bendrick
  • Publication number: 20110078305
    Abstract: A frameless audio/video object (FAVO) that provides information to a user. In one embodiment, the FAVO is interactive, such as having hotspots for allowing a user to select more features or information. The information may be advertising. The user can select a desirable FAVO, such as a favorite celebrity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Inventor: William A. Varela
  • Publication number: 20080151502
    Abstract: An image display device comprising an image display panel, heat dispersion material positioned proximate to the image display panel, a frame system including a framework positioned proximate to the heat dispersion material opposite the image display panel, and a plurality of electronic components engaging the framework, where the image display device exhibits a support factor of 0 mm-W/m° K. The framework can be adhesively bonded to the heat dispersion material. The framework can include a height and a width wherein the heat dispersion material substantially spans the height and the width. Additionally, a first cross support can span the framework and a plurality of second electronic components can engage the first cross support. Additionally a second cross support can span the framework wherein at least one of the second electronic components engages the second cross support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2005
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: Gary D. Shives, Gerald Hoffert, William Varela
  • Patent number: 7385819
    Abstract: An image display device comprising an image display panel, heat dispersion material positioned proximate to the image display panel, a frame system including a framework positioned proximate to the heat dispersion material opposite the image display panel, and a plurality of electronic components engaging the framework, where the image display device exhibits a support factor of 0 mm-W/m° K. The framework can be adhesively bonded to the heat dispersion material. The framework can include a height and a width wherein the heat dispersion material substantially spans the height and the width. Additionally, a first cross support can span the framework and a plurality of second electronic components can engage the first cross support. Additionally a second cross support can span the framework wherein at least one of the second electronic components engages the second cross support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: GrafTech International Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Gary D. Shives, Gerald Hoffert, William Varela
  • Patent number: 7206330
    Abstract: An end-face seal for graphite electrode joints, including a seal formed of a plurality of individual elements interlocked to form a unitary whole, and formed of a material having an oxidation rate equal to or less than that of the electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: UCAR Carbon Company Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Bowman, Thomas William Weber, Terrence Patrick Wells, James J. Pavlisin, William Varela
  • Publication number: 20060292461
    Abstract: An image display device comprising an image display panel, a frame system including a framework operatively engaging the image display panel and a plurality of electronic components operatively engaging the framework, heat dispersion material operatively engaging the framework and in operative thermal contact with the electronic components, where the frame system exhibits a support factor of less than about 375 mm-W/m° K.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2005
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Inventors: Gary Shives, William Varela
  • Publication number: 20060290251
    Abstract: An image display device having improved properties, comprising an image display panel, heat dispersion material positioned proximate to the image display panel, an open frame positioned proximate to the heat dispersion material opposite the image display panel, and a plurality of electronic components engaging the open frame, the image display device exhibits a support factor of less than about 375 mm-W/m° K.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2005
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Inventors: Gary Shives, Gerald Hoffert, William Varela
  • Publication number: 20060290875
    Abstract: An image display device comprising an image display panel, heat dispersion material positioned proximate to the image display panel, a frame system including a framework positioned proximate to the heat dispersion material opposite the image display panel, and a plurality of electronic components engaging the framework, where the image display device exhibits a support factor of less than about 375 mm-W/m° K. The framework can be adhesively bonded to the heat dispersion material. The framework can include a height and a width wherein the heat dispersion material substantially spans the height and the width. Additionally, a first cross support can span the framework and a plurality of second electronic components can engage the first cross support. Additionally a second cross support can span the framework wherein at least one of the second electronic components engages the second cross support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2005
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Inventors: Gary Shives, Gerald Hoffert, William Varela