Patents by Inventor William Weaver

William Weaver 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: 10416271
    Abstract: Systems and methods for beacon device fleet management are provided. One example system includes a plurality of beacon devices, a plurality of mobile computing devices, a fleet management system, and a fleet owner computing devices. One example method includes receiving, by the fleet management system, a device status request from the fleet owner computing device. The fleet management system determines one or more operational statuses of beacon devices owned by the fleet owner and transmits data indicative of the one or more operational statuses to the fleet owner computing device. The operational statuses can include a current detection status (e.g., online or offline), a location status, a power source status, and/or other operational parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Mark William Weaver, Peter Sasaki, Jonathan Robert Morace, Salvatore Scellato
  • Publication number: 20190170851
    Abstract: Systems and methods for beacon device fleet management are provided. One example system includes a plurality of beacon devices, a plurality of mobile computing devices, a fleet management system, and a fleet owner computing devices. One example method includes receiving, by the fleet management system, a device status request from the fleet owner computing device. The fleet management system determines one or more operational statuses of beacon devices owned by the fleet owner and transmits data indicative of the one or more operational statuses to the fleet owner computing device. The operational statuses can include a current detection status (e.g., online or offline), a location status, a power source status, and/or other operational parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Mark William Weaver, Peter Sasaki, Jonathan Robert Morace, Salvatore Scellato
  • Publication number: 20190161625
    Abstract: The invention relates to a powder coating composition for low temperature curing that can be used on temperature sensitive substrates and, despite of the low curing temperature, has excellent flow properties and forms a coating with excellent appearance and nevertheless also good mechanical and weathering properties. The invention also relates to an advantageous process for the manufacture of the powder coating composition. Said powder coating composition comprises a poly-acid functional polyester component A, a poly-epoxy functional component B, a poly-anhydride functional component C and a thermosetting curing catalyst D. The invention also relates to a polyester for use in the powder coating compositions according to the invention, in particular for durable powder coatings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2017
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Applicants: Allnex Netherlands B.V., ALLNEX Resins UK Limited, ALLNEX Italy srl
    Inventors: William WEAVER, Robert WATSON, Richard Hendrikus Gerrit BRINKHUIS, Martin BOSMA, Paul JONES, Steve WHITE, Dimitrios BAXEVANIS, Roberto CAVALIERI
  • Patent number: 10191137
    Abstract: Systems and methods for beacon device fleet management are provided. One example system includes a plurality of beacon devices, a plurality of mobile computing devices, a fleet management system, and a fleet owner computing devices. One example method includes receiving, by the fleet management system, a device status request from the fleet owner computing device. The fleet management system determines one or more operational statuses of beacon devices owned by the fleet owner and transmits data indicative of the one or more operational statuses to the fleet owner computing device. The operational statuses can include a current detection status (e.g., online or offline), a location status, a power source status, and/or other operational parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Mark William Weaver, Peter Sasaki, Jonathan Robert Morace, Salvatore Scellato
  • Publication number: 20180269094
    Abstract: A substrate processing system including a processing section arranged to hold a processing atmosphere therein, a carrier having a shell forming an internal volume for holding at least one substrate for transport to the processing section, the shell being configured to allow the internal volume to be pumped down to a predetermined vacuum pressure that is different than an exterior atmosphere outside the substrate processing system, and a load port communicably connected to the processing section to isolate the processing atmosphere from the exterior atmosphere, the load port being configured to couple with the carrier to pump down the internal volume of the carrier and to communicably connect the carrier to the processing section, for loading the substrate into the processing section through the load port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventors: Daniel Babbs, William Fosnight, Robert C. May, William Weaver
  • Patent number: 9978623
    Abstract: A substrate processing system including a processing section arranged to hold a processing atmosphere therein, a carrier having a shell forming an internal volume for holding at least one substrate for transport to the processing section, the shell being configured to allow the internal volume to be pumped down to a predetermined vacuum pressure that is different than an exterior atmosphere outside the substrate processing system, and a load port communicably connected to the processing section to isolate the processing atmosphere from the exterior atmosphere, the load port being configured to couple with the carrier to pump down the internal volume of the carrier and to communicably connect the carrier to the processing section, for loading the substrate into the processing section through the load port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Brooks Automation, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Babbs, William Fosnight, Robert C. May, William Weaver
  • Publication number: 20180113188
    Abstract: Systems and methods for beacon device fleet management are provided. One example system includes a plurality of beacon devices, a plurality of mobile computing devices, a fleet management system, and a fleet owner computing devices. One example method includes receiving, by the fleet management system, a device status request from the fleet owner computing device. The fleet management system determines one or more operational statuses of beacon devices owned by the fleet owner and transmits data indicative of the one or more operational statuses to the fleet owner computing device. The operational statuses can include a current detection status (e.g., online or offline), a location status, a power source status, and/or other operational parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Mark William Weaver, Peter Sasaki, Jonathan Robert Morace, Salvatore Scellato
  • Patent number: 9864041
    Abstract: Systems and methods for beacon device fleet management are provided. One example system includes a plurality of beacon devices, a plurality of mobile computing devices, a fleet management system, and a fleet owner computing devices. One example method includes receiving, by the fleet management system, a device status request from the fleet owner computing device. The fleet management system determines one or more operational statuses of beacon devices owned by the fleet owner and transmits data indicative of the one or more operational statuses to the fleet owner computing device. The operational statuses can include a current detection status (e.g., online or offline), a location status, a power source status, and/or other operational parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Mark William Weaver, Peter Sasaki, Jonathan Robert Morace, Salvatore Scellato
  • Patent number: 9696097
    Abstract: Embodiments of multi-substrate thermal management apparatus are provided herein. In some embodiments, a multi-substrate thermal management apparatus includes a plurality of plates vertically arranged above one another; a plurality of channels extending through each of the plurality of plates; a supply manifold including a supply channel coupled to the plurality of plates at first locations; and a return manifold including a return channel coupled to the plurality of plates via a plurality of legs at second locations, wherein the supply and return channels are fluidly coupled to the plurality of channels to flow a heat transfer fluid through the plurality of plates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
    Inventors: Kallol Bera, Kim Vellore, Andrew Constant, Jacob Newman, Jeffrey Blahnik, Jason Schaller, William Weaver, Robert Vopat, Benjamin Riordon
  • Patent number: 9669552
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for substrate handling. The system can include a robot adapter configured to connect to a robot, and first and second end effectors connected to the robot adapter. The robot adapter is configured to move the first and second end effectors from a first, retracted, position to a second, extended, position. In the extended position, the first or second end effector is disposed within a top entry load lock for picking or dropping a plurality of substrates therein. The first and second end effectors can be selectively and independently movable. The robot adapter can be rotatable so as to selectively position one of the end effectors over the top entry load lock. Methods for quickly swapping processed and unprocessed substrates in the top entry load lock are also disclosed and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Brent Vopat, Jason M. Schaller, William Weaver
  • Patent number: 9415508
    Abstract: A substrate scanning device includes first, second and third linkages, and a direct drive motor coupled between a process chamber and a first end of the first linkage. A first gear motor coupled between a second end of the first linkage and a first end of the second linkage and a second gear motor coupled between a second end of the second linkage and a first end of the third linkage. A substrate support surface coupled to a second end of the third linkage. The direct drive motor for moving the substrate support surface parallel to a scan axis as the direct drive motor moves the substrate support surface along the scan axis. The first and second gear motors can be configured to maintain the substrate support surface in a plane approximately parallel with the scan axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Mitchell, William Weaver
  • Publication number: 20160035608
    Abstract: A substrate processing system including a processing section arranged to hold a processing atmosphere therein, a carrier having a shell forming an internal volume for holding at least one substrate for transport to the processing section, the shell being configured to allow the internal volume to be pumped down to a predetermined vacuum pressure that is different than an exterior atmosphere outside the substrate processing system, and a load port communicably connected to the processing section to isolate the processing atmosphere from the exterior atmosphere, the load port being configured to couple with the carrier to pump down the internal volume of the carrier and to communicably connect the carrier to the processing section, for loading the substrate into the processing section through the load port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Daniel Babbs, William Fosnight, Robert C. May, William Weaver
  • Publication number: 20160033205
    Abstract: Embodiments of multi-substrate thermal management apparatus are provided herein. In some embodiments, a multi-substrate thermal management apparatus includes a plurality of plates vertically arranged above one another; a plurality of channels extending through each of the plurality of plates; a supply manifold including a supply channel coupled to the plurality of plates at first locations; and a return manifold including a return channel coupled to the plurality of plates via a plurality of legs at second locations, wherein the supply and return channels are fluidly coupled to the plurality of channels to flow a heat transfer fluid through the plurality of plates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: KALLOL BERA, KIM VELLORE, ANDREW CONSTANT, JACOB NEWMAN, JEFFREY BLAHNIK, JASON SCHALLER, WILLIAM WEAVER, ROBERT VOPAT, BENJAMIN RIORDON
  • Patent number: 9105673
    Abstract: A substrate processing system including a processing section arranged to hold a processing atmosphere therein, a carrier having a shell forming an internal volume for holding at least one substrate for transport to the processing section, the shell being configured to allow the internal volume to be pumped down to a predetermined vacuum pressure that is different than an exterior atmosphere outside the substrate processing system, and a load port communicably connected to the processing section to isolate the processing atmosphere from the exterior atmosphere, the load port being configured to couple with the carrier to pump down the internal volume of the carrier and to communicably connect the carrier to the processing section, for loading the substrate into the processing section through the load port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Brooks Automation, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Babbs, William Fosnight, Robert C. May, William Weaver
  • Publication number: 20140341700
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for substrate handling. The system can include a robot adapter configured to connect to a robot, and first and second end effectors connected to the robot adapter. The robot adapter is configured to move the first and second end effectors from a first, retracted, position to a second, extended, position. In the extended position, the first or second end effector is disposed within a top entry load lock for picking or dropping a plurality of substrates therein. The first and second end effectors can be selectively and independently movable. The robot adapter can be rotatable so as to selectively position one of the end effectors over the top entry load lock. Methods for quickly swapping processed and unprocessed substrates in the top entry load lock are also disclosed and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Brent Vopat, Jason M. Schaller, William Weaver
  • Patent number: 8814239
    Abstract: Techniques for handling media arrays are disclosed. The techniques may be realized as a system for handling a plurality of substrates. The system may comprise a plurality of row elements for supporting the plurality of substrates, wherein the plurality of row elements may be operable to change configuration of the substrates from open configuration to a high-density configuration, where a distance between adjacent substrates in the open configuration may be greater than a distance between the adjacent substrates in the high-density configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Forderhase, Julian Blake, William Weaver
  • Publication number: 20130209198
    Abstract: Techniques for handling media arrays are disclosed. The techniques may be realized as a system for handling a plurality of substrates. The system may comprise a plurality of row elements for supporting the plurality of substrates, wherein the plurality of row elements may be operable to change configuration of the substrates from open configuration to a high-density configuration, where a distance between adjacent substrates in the open configuration may be greater than a distance between the adjacent substrates in the high-density configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Forderhase, Julian Blake, William Weaver
  • Patent number: 8418861
    Abstract: The television wall-mount with integrated shelving is an accessory that either mounts to a rear surface of a television or a wall-mount television to a television. The shelving accessory descends from below said television to provide at least one shelf for showcasing items used in playing audio-video upon said television. The shelving accessory is capable of lateral as well as vertical adjustment with respect to the television. The shelving accessory can also rotate about a vertical axis and in concert with the television and wall-mount in order to provide greater viewing angle of said television.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Inventors: William Weaver, Laura Laidman
  • Publication number: 20120255747
    Abstract: An hand tool for trenching or edging is in the form of an open loop, with a digging head at its lower end and a split handle portion with left and right shafts and a transverse grip. The head is formed of a transverse cross bar with a curvilinear blade flat blade that extends about eight to ten inches below the cross bar. This may be a semi-circular blade, such as one-half of a fluted coulter disk. The upper part of the cross bar, between left and right handle shaft portions, forms a step or foot plate where the worker can step to bear down over the center of the blade. The tool may be used in trenching for laying cables or conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Inventors: Michael Weaver, William Weaver
  • Patent number: 8201651
    Abstract: A vehicle air intake system includes a grille disposed along the front portion of an engine compartment, a hood disposed over the engine compartment and a bulkhead cover disposed in the engine compartment below the hood. The bulkhead cover has a bulkhead cover intake port and a deflector disposed along and extending forwardly from a lower portion of the bulkhead cover intake port to circuitously redirect airflow passing from the grille to the bulkhead cover intake port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Clifford Randall Salvesen, Jacob William Weaver, Anthony John Leanza, Brian Christopher Bray, Joshua L. Morrow, Timothy T. Laakso, Kerry Stephen McClure, Nicholas Goldsberry, Thomas Brent Tarr, Kim Ross, Raymond Khouw, Takeshi Hagiwara, Ryan Chapman