Patents by Inventor William Wilson

William Wilson 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: 20130060647
    Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method for processing payment transactions that are conducted using a mobile device that includes a contactless element, such as an integrated circuit chip. The invention enables the updating, correction or synchronization of transaction data maintained by an Issuer with that stored on the device. This is accomplished by using a wireless (cellular) network as a data communication channel for data provided by an Issuer to the mobile device, and is particularly advantageous in circumstances in which the contactless element is not presently capable of communication with a device reader or point of sale terminal that uses a near field communications mechanism. Data transferred between the mobile device and Issuer may be encrypted and decrypted to provide additional security and protect the data from being accessed by other users or applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Inventors: Christian Aabye, Hao Ngo, David William Wilson, Gustavo Mariath Zeiden, Chris Pitchford, Kiushan Pirzadeh
  • Publication number: 20130060706
    Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method for processing payment transactions that are conducted using a mobile device that includes a contactless element, such as an integrated circuit chip. The invention enables the updating, correction or synchronization of transaction data maintained by an Issuer with that stored on the device. This is accomplished by using a wireless (cellular) network as a data communication channel for data provided by an Issuer to the mobile device, and is particularly advantageous in circumstances in which the contactless element is not presently capable of communication with a device reader or point of sale terminal that uses a near field communications mechanism. Data transferred between the mobile device and Issuer may be encrypted and decrypted to provide additional security and protect the data from being accessed by other users or applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Inventors: Christian Aabye, Hao Ngo, David William Wilson, Gustavo Mariath Zeiden, Chris Pitchford, Kiushan Pirzadeh
  • Patent number: 8367899
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying maize plants that have newly conferred tolerance or enhanced tolerance to, or are susceptible to, Gray Leaf Spot (GLS). The methods use molecular genetic markers to identify, select and/or construct tolerant plants or identify and counter-select susceptible plants. Maize plants that display newly conferred tolerance or enhanced tolerance to GLS that are generated by the methods of the invention are also a feature of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignees: E I du Pont de Neumours and Company, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventors: Bailin Li, William A. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20130008262
    Abstract: A method and a gas flow meter for measuring gas flow, having a cylinder, and a piston disposed movably within the cylinder, forming a clearance seal between the piston and the cylinder. A gas flow to be measured is directed to the cylinder so as to move the piston within the cylinder. From the detected movement of the piston, electrical signals representative of the gas flow are generated. Gas temperature and pressure data are also measured. A controller calculates a standardized flow rate of gas based on gas species information, and determines a compressibility factor based on the gas species information and the temperature and pressure data, and calculates a corrected flow rate. The compressibility factor is determined from a table pre-stored in a memory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Inventors: Edward Albert Morrell, David William Wilson, Mohammed Abdul Aziz
  • Patent number: 8320962
    Abstract: A method for controlling a contactless interface on a dual interface portable device are provided. The method allows for contactless enablement and disablement on both a temporary and semi-permanent basis, dependent on commands sent to the device by the issuer of the portable device. The commands are received through a terminal device and are transferred to the portable device during a contact transaction. Configuration data on the portable device is modified according to the received commands. An application on the portable device controls the transmission of data through the contactless interface dependent on the configuration data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Visa International Service Association
    Inventors: Dave William Wilson, Omar Rifaat, Hao Ngo
  • Publication number: 20120246079
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention can be directed to systems, apparatuses, and methods for performing transactions through mobile communication devices using telecommunications networks, systems, or proximity near-field communications systems. Embodiments may be directed to a mobile communication device displaying an application authentication element including a pre-selected authentication element. The application authentication element may include transaction data associated with a transaction conducted by a mobile communication device. The mobile communication device may obtain the pre-selected authentication element by either transmitting a request to a server computer or retrieving the pre-selected authentication element from a secure memory in the mobile communication device. A user authentication token may then be received by the mobile communication device from the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventors: Dave William Wilson, John Francis Benedict Bourdillon, Christian Aabye
  • Patent number: 8177246
    Abstract: Axle seats are disclosed for incorporation into vehicle suspensions of the type having a laterally extending axle and a longitudinally extending leaf spring. The axle seat includes a seat portion, a clamp group mounting surface, and an air spring mounting flange. A sidewall of the axle seat connects the seat portion to the clamp group mounting surface and the air spring mounting flange. The clamp group mounting surface and air spring mounting flange are configured to be positioned at different heights when the seat portion is connected to an axle. A second sidewall and air spring mounting flange may be provided, in which case the air spring mounting flanges may be spaced apart to provide an area through which a leaf spring may extend.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Hendrickson USA, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Jerome Lim Cortez, Jason Steby Thomas, Ashley Thomas Dudding, William Wilson, Greg Lewis McClain, Brent Collyer
  • Publication number: 20120032412
    Abstract: Axle seats are disclosed for incorporation into vehicle suspensions of the type having a laterally extending axle and a longitudinally extending leaf spring. The axle seat includes a seat portion, a clamp group mounting surface, and an air spring mounting flange. A sidewall of the axle seat connects the seat portion to the clamp group mounting surface and the air spring mounting flange. The clamp group mounting surface and air spring mounting flange are configured to be positioned at different heights when the seat portion is connected to an axle. A second sidewall and air spring mounting flange may be provided, in which case the air spring mounting flanges may be spaced apart to provide an area through which a leaf spring may extend.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventors: Jerome Lim Cortez, Jason Steby Thomas, Ashley Thomas Dudding, William Wilson, Greg Lewis McClain, Brent Collyer
  • Patent number: 8029008
    Abstract: A vehicle leaf spring suspension having a low spring rate is disclosed. The suspension has an axle seat secured to a vehicle axle. The leaf spring is clamped at its spring seat area to the axle seat at the clamp group mounting surface of the axle seat and with certain of the disclosed axle seats, can be clamped such that the spring seat area is asymmetrically positioned with respect to the vehicle axle centerline. Also, an active clamp group arrangement can be used to utilize the entire physical length of the leaf spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Hendrickson USA, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Jerome Lim Cortez, Jason Steby Thomas, Ashley Thomas Dudding, William Wilson, Gregory Lewis McClain, Brent Collyer
  • Publication number: 20110108687
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system for pivotally mounting a radiator on a wall such that the radiator may be swung away from the wall at the top to facilitate cleaning and the like, the system comprising: a) an upper bracket to releasably hold an upper portion of the radiator adjacent a wall; and b) at least one adjustable lower bracket for fastening to the wall to support a lower portion of a radiator at a support location spaced away from the wall such that the radiator is able to pivot on the lower bracket and swing away from the wall at the top when released, c) wherein the lower bracket includes an adjustment mechanism to adjust the spacing between the support location and the wall, comprising a wall mounting part having pivotally mounted thereon a hook, the adjustment mechanism providing a plurality of securing points in the wall mounting or hook and having a projection which is securable at a selected one of the securing points, and d) wherein the hook or the wall mounting has a camming surface wh
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2009
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: EASI-RAD LIMITED
    Inventor: Trevor William Wilson
  • Patent number: 7931287
    Abstract: A clamp assembly of a vehicle leaf spring suspension is disclosed. The clamp assembly has an axle bracket secured to a vehicle axle and a top cap secured to the axle bracket by mechanical fasteners to define an axle seat. The axle bracket and top cap may include interlocking keys and keyways to cooperate with the mechanical fasteners in transmitting the load from the vehicle axle. A spring seat of the leaf spring is received within the axle seat and is tapered. The tapered spring seat, when combined with a deformable liner in the axle seat, effectively eliminates the inactive portion of the leaf spring to increase the effective length of the spring and minimize the spring rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Hendrickson USA, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Ashley Thomas Dudding, William Wilson, Brent Collyer, Jerorne Lim Cortez, Patrick Williams
  • Publication number: 20110066598
    Abstract: A sequence of events (SOE) recorder facility in a process control network environment is described herein. The SOE recorder facility is hosted by a networked node that receives digital signal status change (event) data from a networked controller. The sequence of events recorder facility receives a configured set of digital data signals from the controller, temporarily buffers the events in chronological order according to timestamps assigned to the events by their sources (e.g., fieldbus modules). The data is thereafter copied/removed from the buffer and provided to multiple destinations including: a process database that maintains an archival copy of the received event data for rendering event reports, and an SOE client user interface for rendering event logs to printers and/or graphical user interface displays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: Invensys Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Irvine William Wilson, Erna Renate Heinzelmann
  • Publication number: 20100311466
    Abstract: A method for controlling a contactless interface on a dual interface portable device are provided. The method allows for contactless enablement and disablement on both a temporary and semi-permanent basis, dependent on commands sent to the device by the issuer of the portable device. The commands are received through a terminal device and are transferred to the portable device during a contact transaction. Configuration data on the portable device is modified according to the received commands. An application on the portable device controls the transmission of data through the contactless interface dependent on the configuration data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2010
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Inventors: David William Wilson, Omar Rifaat, Hao Ngo
  • Patent number: 7840285
    Abstract: A sequence of events (SOE) recorder facility in a process control network environment is described herein. The SOE recorder facility is hosted by a networked node that receives digital signal status change (event) data from a networked controller. The sequence of events recorder facility receives a configured set of digital data signals from the controller, temporarily buffers the events in chronological order according to timestamps assigned to the events by their sources (e.g., fieldbus modules). The data is thereafter copied/removed from the buffer and provided to multiple destinations including: a process database that maintains an archival copy of the received event data for rendering event reports, and an SOE client user interface for rendering event logs to printers and/or graphical user interface displays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Invensys Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Irvine William Wilson, Erna Renate Heinzelmann
  • Publication number: 20100264617
    Abstract: A clamp assembly of a vehicle leaf spring suspension is disclosed. The clamp assembly has an axle bracket secured to a vehicle axle and a top cap secured to the axle bracket by mechanical fasteners to define an axle seat. The axle bracket and top cap may include interlocking keys and keyways to cooperate with the mechanical fasteners in transmitting the load from the vehicle axle. A spring seat of the leaf spring is received within the axle seat and is tapered. The tapered spring seat, when combined with a deformable liner in the axle seat, effectively eliminates the inactive portion of the leaf spring to increase the effective length of the spring and minimize the spring rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventors: Ashley Thomas Dudding, William Wilson, Brent Collyer, Jerorne Lim Cortez, Patrick Williams
  • Patent number: 7790744
    Abstract: Provided are compounds of the formula (1): wherein R? is hydrogen, methyl or NH2C(O)CH2—; R? and R?? are independently methyl or hydrogen; R adn Ry are independently hydroxy or hydrogen; R1 is hydroxy, hydrogen, or hydroxysulfonyloxy; R7 is hydroxy, hydrogen, hydroxysulfonyloxy or phosphonooxy; R2 is a novel acyl side chain. Also provided are novel formulations, methods of inhibiting fungal and parasitic activity, and a process for preparing dideoxy (R?H) forms of the compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Frederick J. Burkhardt, Manuel Debono, Jeffrey S. Nissen, William Wilson Turner, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20100217709
    Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method for preventing the unauthorized access to a payment application installed on a mobile payment device, or to transaction data stored in the device. The mobile payment device may be a mobile phone that includes a contactless element (such as a contactless smart chip) and that is capable of communication and data transfer using a wireless communications network and a near field communications capability. Unauthorized access to the payment application is prevented by requiring that access control data be received from a trusted source, such as a controller or application in charge of managing inputs from a phone keypad, in order to activate the payment application or to access stored data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2009
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventors: Christian Aabye, Hao Ngo, David William Wilson
  • Publication number: 20100211504
    Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method for processing payment transactions that are conducted using a mobile payment device that includes a contactless element, such as an integrated circuit chip. The invention enables one or more of the operations of activation of a payment application, transfer of transaction data, updating of account records, setting or re-setting of a payment application counter or register, or transfer or processing of a script, command, or instruction, with these functions being performed with minimal impact on a consumer. This is accomplished by introducing a pre-tap and/or two-tap operation prior to, or as part of, the transaction flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2009
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventors: Christian Aabye, Hao Ngo, David William Wilson
  • Publication number: 20100211498
    Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method for processing payment transactions that are conducted using a mobile device that includes a contactless element, such as an integrated circuit chip. An account holder is enabled to generate transaction related data and append that data to a transaction record or transaction identifier. The appended data and transaction record or identifier may be stored in the mobile payment device and/or provided to an Issuer. If provided to an Issuer, the transaction related data generated by the account holder may be used to supplement an account statement. The additional information generated by the account holder may be used to assist the account holder in determining if a transaction is valid by providing information that helps the account holder to recall the location or other aspect of the transaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2009
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventors: Christian Aabye, Hao Ngo, David William Wilson, Guido Mangiagalli
  • Publication number: 20100211507
    Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method for processing payment transactions that are conducted using a mobile device that includes a contactless element, such as an integrated circuit chip. The invention enables the updating, correction or synchronization of transaction data maintained by an Issuer with that stored on the device. This is accomplished by using a wireless (cellular) network as a data communication channel for data provided by an Issuer to the mobile device, and is particularly advantageous in circumstances in which the contactless element is not presently capable of communication with a device reader or point of sale terminal that uses a near field communications mechanism. Data transferred between the mobile device and Issuer may be encrypted and decrypted to provide additional security and protect the data from being accessed by other users or applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2009
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventors: Christian Aabye, Hao Ngo, David William Wilson, Gustavo Mariath Zeiden, Chris Pitchford, Kiushan Pirzadeh