Patents by Inventor William Weiss

William Weiss 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: 20240155042
    Abstract: Various embodiments relate generally to data science and data analysis, computer software and systems, and control systems to provide a platform to facilitate implementation of an interface, and, more specifically, to a computing and data storage platform that implements specialized logic to predict an action based on content in electronic messages, at least one action being a responsive electronic message. In some examples, a method may include receiving data representing an electronic message with an electronic messaging account, identifying one or more component characteristics associated with one or more components of the electronic message, characterizing the electronic message based on the one or more component characteristics to classify the electronic message for a response as a classified message, causing a computing device to perform an action to facilitate the response to the classified message, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Adam Philip Holzband, Ben McKown, William Weiss, Mike Cohen, Randall Hejtmanek
  • Patent number: 11946565
    Abstract: A valve assembly includes a first housing that defines an inlet and a fluid output chamber. A second housing is engaged to the first housing and a cover is engaged to the second housing. A valve member is positioned within the first housing. An actuator is positioned between the second housing and the cover and is attached to the valve member through an engagement located within the first housing. A flow rate sensor, as a component of the valve assembly, may be positioned downstream of the inlet and the fluid output chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Hayward Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Doyle, William Weiss
  • Publication number: 20240069447
    Abstract: An apparatus of manufacturing a semiconductor device is provided. The apparatus including a controller configured to: expose a first region of a photoresist layer with a light pattern, expose a second region of the photoresist layer with at least in part the same light pattern, wherein the second region and the first region overlap in an overlap region of the photoresist layer, and wherein light pattern is configured to form, in exposing the first region, a first portion of individual markings in the overlap region of the photoresist layer, and to form, in exposing the second region, a second portion of individual markings in the overlap region of the photoresist layer. By measuring the composite pattern formed in photoresist by overlapping the first exposure with the second exposure, the relative position of the two exposures can be determined and controlled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Deepak SELVANATHAN, William T. BLANTON, Martin WEISS
  • Patent number: 11914685
    Abstract: According to certain aspects of the present disclosure, a computer-implemented method is provided. The method includes receiving, at a manager device, data comprising at least one managed device. The method includes identifying, at the manager device, a website associated with the at least one managed device. The method also includes receiving, at a mobile device management server from the manager device, a first message to cause the mobile device management server to initiate transmission of a second message comprising a command that causes the at least one managed device to navigate to the website via a browser, restrict access to other websites other than the website, and enable a camera. Systems and machine-readable media are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: JAMF Software, LLC
    Inventors: Aaron Maxim, Samuel Jacob Weiss, Jonathan William Yuresko
  • Publication number: 20240061450
    Abstract: A first valve of a manifold for a fluid distribution system (“FDS”) regulates fluid flow to a first fluid handling device (“FHD”). A second valve of the manifold may communicate with a second FHD, reservoir, or recirculation line. A target flow condition for the manifold may be determined by a manifold control system (“MCS”) based on a device setting received from the first FHD. The MCS may determine an operation of the FDS based on the target flow condition, fluid flowrate, and supply device operational state. The operation may include the MCS controlling the supply device, first valve, and/or second valve to change the flowrate. The MCS may continuously operate a valve to maintain the target flow condition once exhibited. Fluid distribution systems, systems and methods for turning over an FDS including a manifold, and systems and methods for controlling operations of an FDS including multiple manifolds are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Applicant: Hayward Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Doyle, William Weiss
  • Patent number: 11765248
    Abstract: Various embodiments relate generally to data science and data analysis, computer software and systems, and control systems to provide a platform to facilitate implementation of an interface, and, more specifically, to a computing and data storage platform that implements specialized logic to predict an action based on content in electronic messages, at least one action being a responsive electronic message. In some examples, a method may include receiving data representing an electronic message with an electronic messaging account, identifying one or more component characteristics associated with one or more components of the electronic message, characterizing the electronic message based on the one or more component characteristics to classify the electronic message for a response as a classified message, causing a computing device to perform an action to facilitate the response to the classified message, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Spredfast, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Philip Holzband, Ben McKown, William Weiss, Mike Cohen, Randall Hejtmanek
  • Patent number: 11698647
    Abstract: A housing assembly for a manifold includes a first housing with an inlet and a plurality of outlets, a second housing, and a valve retainer engaged with the first and second housings. The valve retainer includes a retention plate defined between first and second surfaces, a plurality of slot walls extending from the first surface, and a protruding edge that extends from a flanged lip and surrounds the plurality of slot walls. The retention plate defines a plurality of slots corresponding to the plurality of slot walls. The first housing may define a groove that receives the protruding edge, and the second housing may include a rim that engages the flanged lip of the valve retainer. Valve housings including first and second mating structures separated by wall segments may be positioned in outlets of the first housing and corresponding slots of the valve retainer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Hayward Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Doyle, William Weiss
  • Publication number: 20230063768
    Abstract: Described herein, inter alia, are immunophilin binding compounds and methods of heating CNS diseases, including co-administering outside the CNS of a subject an anti-CNS disease drug and a compound described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2020
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Kevan M. Shokat, Ziyang Zhang, William A. Weiss, QiWen Fan
  • Patent number: 11579637
    Abstract: A fluid distribution manifold may receive a first required flow rate for a first flow of fluid that flows to a fluid handling device or a reservoir. A first operation state may be determined for a first valve assembly that regulates the first flow, the manifold may operate the first valve assembly based on the first operation state, and a first position tracker may be incremented based on the first operation. Based on a value of a cycle tracker, the manifold may identify a second valve assembly in an operation cycle and access a second control input that includes a second required flow rate for a second flow of fluid regulated by the second valve assembly. The manifold may cause the second valve assembly to operate based on at least one of a second operation state and a change in the second actual flow rate resulting from the first operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Hayward Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Doyle, William Weiss
  • Patent number: 11579636
    Abstract: A system and method for controlling operations of a fluid distribution may include a first manifold receiving a next mode of operation for the fluid distribution system. The first manifold may calculate first and second flow requirements for the first and second manifolds that may respectively include a first and second total flowrates from the first and second manifolds. The first manifold may determine required operation states for valves of the first manifold and the second manifold for the next mode based on the first and second flow requirements. The first manifold may be controllably operated to cause the second manifold and a supply device of the fluid distribution system to operate in the required operation states and provide first and second flow requirements. The first manifold may direct the second manifold to independently balance individual outlet flowrates of the second manifold while continuing to provide the second flow requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Hayward Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Doyle, William Weiss
  • Patent number: 11579635
    Abstract: A first valve of a manifold for a fluid distribution system may regulate a fluid flow to a first fluid handling device (“FHD”). A second valve of the manifold may communicate with a second FHD, a reservoir, or a recirculation line. A target flow condition for the manifold may be determined by a manifold control system (“MCS”) based on a device setting received for the first FHD. The MCS may determine a fluid distribution system operation for obtaining the target flow condition based on the target flow condition, a flowrate of the fluid flow, and an operational state of a supply device. The operation may include the MCS controlling at least one of the supply device, the first valve, and the second valve to change the flowrate. The MCS may continuously operate at least one manifold valve to maintain the target flow condition once exhibited by the manifold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Hayward Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Doyle, William Weiss
  • Patent number: 11570980
    Abstract: A base for supporting a hunting blind includes a plurality of outer frame members connected to one another to form an outer frame, at least one floor panel positioned on a top surface of the outer frame, and at least one of the floor panels defining at least one aperture to receive a storage bin. A plurality of support members may be configured to support the outer frame, the support members being configured for insertion into a ground surface. A height of each support member relative to the ground surface may be adjustable to provide a level position for the outer frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: Under Blind, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Litwin, Karl William Weiss, Chika Fujii-Litwin, Jeffrey Arthur Evans
  • Patent number: 11573580
    Abstract: A manifold can determine a turnover scheme including a target turnover schedule of target turnover levels, based on an operation schedule and efficiency setting for a fluid distribution. Each target turnover level can correspond to a volume of fluid to be cycled through the fluid distribution system over a period of time. The manifold can operate respective valves and a supply device based on a target turnover level and determine a current turnover level from a flowrate detected by a flow sensor for at least one of the valves. The manifold can receive a current usage of the fluid distribution system and determine a required turnover level. An override status for the turnover scheme can be based on the efficiency setting and a comparison of the current, target, and the required turnover levels, and the manifold can operate respective valves and the supply device based on the override status.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: Hayward Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Doyle, William Weiss
  • Publication number: 20220341203
    Abstract: A manifold can determine a turnover scheme including a target turnover schedule of target turnover levels, based on an operation schedule and efficiency setting for a fluid distribution. Each target turnover level can correspond to a volume of fluid to be cycled through the fluid distribution system over a period of time. The manifold can operate respective valves and a supply device based on a target turnover level and determine a current turnover level from a flowrate detected by a flow sensor for at least one of the valves. The manifold can receive a current usage of the fluid distribution system and determine a required turnover level. An override status for the turnover scheme can be based on the efficiency setting and a comparison of the current, target, and the required turnover levels, and the manifold can operate respective valves and the supply device based on the override status.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2021
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Applicant: Hayward Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Doyle, William Weiss
  • Publication number: 20220341204
    Abstract: A system and method for controlling operations of a fluid distribution may include a first manifold receiving a next mode of operation for the fluid distribution system. The first manifold may calculate first and second flow requirements for the first and second manifolds that may respectively include a first and second total flowrates from the first and second manifolds. The first manifold may determine required operation states for valves of the first manifold and the second manifold for the next mode based on the first and second flow requirements. The first manifold may be controllably operated to cause the second manifold and a supply device of the fluid distribution system to operate in the required operation states and provide first and second flow requirements. The first manifold may direct the second manifold to independently balance individual outlet flowrates of the second manifold while continuing to provide the second flow requirements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2021
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Applicant: Hayward Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Doyle, William Weiss
  • Publication number: 20220342430
    Abstract: A first valve of a manifold for a fluid distribution system may regulate a fluid flow to a first fluid handling device (“FHD”). A second valve of the manifold may communicate with a second FHD, a reservoir, or a recirculation line. A target flow condition for the manifold may be determined by a manifold control system (“MCS”) based on a device setting received for the first FHD. The MCS may determine a fluid distribution system operation for obtaining the target flow condition based on the target flow condition, a flowrate of the fluid flow, and an operational state of a supply device. The operation may include the MCS controlling at least one of the supply device, the first valve, and the second valve to change the flowrate. The MCS may continuously operate at least one manifold valve to maintain the target flow condition once exhibited by the manifold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2021
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Applicant: Hayward Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Doyle, William Weiss
  • Publication number: 20220290777
    Abstract: A valve assembly includes a first housing that defines an inlet and a fluid output chamber. A second housing is engaged to the first housing and a cover is engaged to the second housing. A valve member is positioned within the first housing. An actuator is positioned between the second housing and the cover and is attached to the valve member through an engagement located within the first housing. A flow rate sensor, as a component of the valve assembly, may be positioned downstream of the inlet and the fluid output chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2021
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Applicant: Hayward Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Doyle, William Weiss
  • Publication number: 20220269292
    Abstract: A fluid distribution manifold may receive a first required flow rate for a first flow of fluid that flows to a fluid handling device or a reservoir. A first operation state may be determined for a first valve assembly that regulates the first flow, the manifold may operate the first valve assembly based on the first operation state, and a first valve tracker may be incremented based on the first operation. Based on a value of a cycle tracker, the manifold may identify a second valve assembly in an operation cycle and access a second control input that includes a second required flow rate for a second flow of fluid regulated by the second valve assembly. The manifold may cause the second valve assembly to operate based on at least one of a second operation state and a change in the second actual flow rate resulting from the first operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Applicant: Hayward Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Doyle, William Weiss
  • Publication number: 20220269294
    Abstract: A manifold includes a housing defining first and second inlets and outlets. With the housing, a valve retainer defines a first chamber in fluid communication with the first and second inlets. The valve retainer may engage a first valve assembly having a first actuator attached to a first valve member for regulating flow from the first outlet, and a second valve assembly having a second actuator attached to a second valve member for regulating flow from the second outlet port. A sensor assembly is configured to detect first and second operations of the first and second valve assemblies. A controller directs independent operations of the first and second actuators based on first and second flow rates derived from the first and second operations. The first and second valve members may be positioned within portions of respective first and second valve bodies in open fluid communication with the first chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2021
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Applicant: Hayward Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Doyle, William Weiss
  • Publication number: 20220269293
    Abstract: A housing assembly for a manifold includes a first housing with an inlet and a plurality of outlets, a second housing, and a valve retainer engaged with the first and second housings. The valve retainer includes a retention plate defined between first and second surfaces, a plurality of slot walls extending from the first surface, and a protruding edge that extends from a flanged lip and surrounds the plurality of slot walls. The retention plate defines a plurality of slots corresponding to the plurality of slot walls. The first housing may define a groove that receives the protruding edge, and the second housing may include a rim that engages the flanged lip of the valve retainer. Valve housings including first and second mating structures separated by wall segments may be positioned in outlets of the first housing and corresponding slots of the valve retainer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Applicant: Hayward Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Doyle, William Weiss