Patents by Inventor William Wylie

William Wylie 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: 20230220857
    Abstract: A flow restrictor is provided, comprising a first sheet including a flow passage, and a second sheet stacked on the first sheet. A hole is provided in a center of the second sheet. The flow passage includes a groove cut into a surface of the first sheet that communicates with an expansion zone at a peripheral area of the first sheet. A peripheral edge of the second sheet contacts the first sheet in the expansion zone between an inner diameter and an outer diameter of the expansion zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2022
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: Andrew Wayne Price, Era Benjamin Hartman, Esteban Daniel Gonzalez, William Wylie White, Virginia Ann Miller
  • Patent number: 10996689
    Abstract: A flow rate ratio control device is provided with a main flow path, a plurality of branch flow paths that branch off from a terminus of the main flow path, a plurality of fluid control devices that are provided respectively on each branch flow path, and that are each equipped with a valve and a pressure-based flow rate sensor that is disposed downstream of the valve, and an operation setting unit that establishes settings such that, based on the target flow rate ratio, any one fluid control device from among the plurality of fluid control devices is made to operate in a flow velocity control mode in which the flow velocity of a fluid is controlled upstream of each valve, and the remaining fluid control devices are made to operate in a flow rate control mode in which the flow rate is controlled based on the target flow rates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: HORIBA STEC, Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tadahiro Yasuda, Patrick Allen Lowery, William Wylie White, Brian James Ebert, Maximilian Martin Gundlach, John Thomas Dick
  • Patent number: 10704936
    Abstract: To provide a flow rate characteristic function identification method, flow rate sensor, and flow rate characteristic function identification program that can set a flow rate characteristic function reflecting not only the type or shape of a fluid resistance but also the effects of states such as an attachment state of the fluid resistance, and calculate a flow rate with higher accuracy. An actual flow rate characteristic function, which is a flow rate characteristic function when an actual fluid resistance is provided in a flow path, is identified on the basis of multiple flow rate characteristic functions including a first reference flow rate characteristic function and a second reference flow rate characteristic function, and predetermined weighting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: HORIBA STEC, Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Daniel Thomas Mudd, William Wylie White, Michael Kramer, Tadahiro Yasuda
  • Publication number: 20190204857
    Abstract: A flow rate ratio control device is provided with a main flow path, a plurality of branch flow paths that branch off from a terminus of the main flow path, a plurality of fluid control devices that are provided respectively on each branch flow path, and that are each equipped with a valve and a pressure-based flow rate sensor that is disposed downstream of the valve, and an operation setting unit that establishes settings such that, based on the target flow rate ratio, any one fluid control device from among the plurality of fluid control devices is made to operate in a flow velocity control mode in which the flow velocity of a fluid is controlled upstream of each valve, and the remaining fluid control devices are made to operate in a flow rate control mode in which the flow rate is controlled based on the target flow rates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2017
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Tadahiro Yasuda, Patrick Allen Lowery, William Wylie White, Brian James Ebert, Maximilian Martin Gundlach, John Thomas Dick
  • Patent number: 10036662
    Abstract: To accurately calibrate fluid control equipment. A flow rate calculation system includes: a container in which gas is enclosed; a weight measurement part on which the container is disposed; a gas line which connects the container and fluid control equipment and in which the gas flows; and an enclosing line for enclosing the gas in the container disposed on the weight measurement part, thereby allowing the gas to flow from the container to the fluid control equipment or from the fluid control equipment to the container in a state that the container is disposed on the weighing measurement part, and calculating a flow rate of the gas flowing to the fluid control equipment based on an output value outputted from the weight measurement part, and the container and the weight measurement part are adapted to be placed in a decompressed decompression chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: HORIBA STEC, Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Daniel Thomas Mudd, William Wylie White
  • Publication number: 20180164138
    Abstract: To accurately calibrate fluid control equipment. A flow rate calculation system includes: a container in which gas is enclosed; a weight measurement part on which the container is disposed; a gas line which connects the container and fluid control equipment and in which the gas flows; and an enclosing line for enclosing the gas in the container disposed on the weight measurement part, thereby allowing the gas to flow from the container to the fluid control equipment or from the fluid control equipment to the container in a state that the container is disposed on the weighing measurement part, and calculating a flow rate of the gas flowing to the fluid control equipment based on an output value outputted from the weight measurement part, and the container and the weight measurement part are adapted to be placed in a decompressed decompression chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Daniel Thomas Mudd, William Wylie White
  • Publication number: 20180164135
    Abstract: To provide a flow rate characteristic function identification method, flow rate sensor, and flow rate characteristic function identification program that can set a flow rate characteristic function reflecting not only the type or shape of a fluid resistance but also the effects of states such as an attachment state of the fluid resistance, and calculate a flow rate with higher accuracy. An actual flow rate characteristic function, which is a flow rate characteristic function when an actual fluid resistance is provided in a flow path, is identified on the basis of multiple flow rate characteristic functions including a first reference flow rate characteristic function and a second reference flow rate characteristic function, and predetermined weighting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Daniel Thomas Mudd, William Wylie White, Michael Kramer, Tadahiro Yasuda
  • Patent number: 7420805
    Abstract: A method- and apparatus are disclosed for mounting vertically two sets of computer components in a back-to-back configuration. The vertically mounted components are interconnected to an internal distribution unit. The pair of sets of vertically mounted components are connected to opposite sides of the distribution unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: Verari Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: John V. Smith, Victor P. Hester, William A. Wylie
  • Publication number: 20070155790
    Abstract: Compounds of formula I in which R1, R2, R3, each X, L, Y, Cy, Lp, D and n have the meanings as set out in the specification, and corresponding compounds in which the unsubstituted or substituted amidine group is replaced with an unsubstituted or substituted aminomethyl group, are useful as serine protease inhibitors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2007
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Inventors: John Liebeschuetz, William Wylie, Bohdan Waszkowycz, Christopher Murray, Andrew Rimmer, Pauline Welsh, Stuart Jones, Jonathan Roscoe, Stephen Young, Phillip Morgan
  • Patent number: 6909611
    Abstract: According to at least one of the disclosed embodiments of the present invention, there is disclosed a rack mountable computer component which is in the form of an open computer component or blade construction which is adapted to be mounted in a generally upright or vertical disposition within a rack. The operative components such as mother boards are mounted at the front of the component or blade to permit access by the user thereto. The operative components are cooled by vertical air flow relative to the mounted blade to facilitate cooling thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2005
    Assignee: Verari System, Inc.
    Inventors: John V. Smith, Victor P. Hester, William A. Wylie
  • Publication number: 20050083651
    Abstract: A method-and apparatus are disclosed for monitoring vertically two sets of computer components in a back-to-back configuration. The vertically mounted components are interconnected to an internal distribution unit. The pair of sets of vertically mounted components are connected to opposite sides of the distribution unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2004
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Inventors: John Smith, Victor Hester, William Wylie
  • Patent number: 6867966
    Abstract: According to at least one of the disclosed embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a rack mounted system employing vertically mounted computer components in the form of blades for supporting circuit devices. The blades are mounted in a series of vertically spaced apart bays. In each bay, the vertically mounted blades are interconnected to a power distribution unit strip to cause the blades to be mounted compactly. Thus, a pair of sets of vertically mounted blades are attached to opposite sides of the power distribution unit within the same bay. Cooling fan units are positioned between each vertically spaced apart bays to provide vertical air flow through the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Assignee: Verari Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: John V. Smith, Victor P. Hester, William A. Wylie
  • Publication number: 20050032790
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) where R2, each X, L, Y, Cy, Lp, D and n are as defined in the specification, are serine protease inhibitors useful as antithrombotic agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2004
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Inventors: John Liebeschuetz, Amanda Lyons, Christopher Murray, Andrew Rimmer, Stephen Young, Nicholas Camp, Stuart Jones, Phillip Morgan, William Wylie, Simon Richards, John Masters, Michael Wiley
  • Publication number: 20050024825
    Abstract: According to certain embodiments of the invention, there is provided an arrangement for cooling a series of closely spaced upright computer components mounted to a support, the arrangement including a tray having a plurality of air moving devices such as fans. Members are used for helping mount removably the tray to the support in a generally horizontal disposition, and the air moving devices move air in a generally upright path of travel to help cool the upright computer components. The tray also has a series of connector ports for connecting electrically to outputs from individual ones of the computer components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Publication date: February 3, 2005
    Inventors: John Smith, Victor P. Hester, William Wylie
  • Patent number: 6836030
    Abstract: According to the disclosed embodiments of the invention, there is provided a method of supplying electrical power to a series of upright computer blades mounted side-by-side in a closely spaced configuration, including extending an elongated power distribution unit transversely to the upright blades, and electrically interconnecting the upright blades with a series of electrical connectors arranged side-by-side on one side of the distribution unit. In one embodiment of the invention, a second series of electrical connectors are arranged side-by-side on the opposite side of the body of the power distribution unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2004
    Assignee: Verari Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: John V. Smith, Victor P. Hester, William A. Wylie
  • Patent number: 6801428
    Abstract: According to certain embodiments of the invention, there is provided an arrangement for cooling a series of closely spaced upright computer components mounted to a support, the arrangement including a tray having a plurality of air moving devices such as fans. Members are used for helping mount removably the tray to the support in a generally horizontal disposition, and the air moving devices move air in a generally upright path of travel to help cool the upright computer components. The tray also has a series of connector ports for connecting electrically to outputs from individual ones of the computer components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignee: RackSaver, Inc.
    Inventors: John V. Smith, Victor P. Hester, William A. Wylie
  • Publication number: 20030223193
    Abstract: According to at least one of the disclosed embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a rack mounted system employing vertically mounted computer components in the form of blades for supporting circuit devices. The blades are mounted in a series of vertically spaced apart bays. In each bay, the vertically mounted blades are interconnected to a power distribution unit strip to cause the blades to be mounted compactly. Thus, a pair of sets of vertically mounted blades are attached to opposite sides of the power distribution unit within the same bay. Cooling fan units are positioned between each vertically spaced apart bays to provide vertical air flow through the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Applicant: RackSaver, Inc.
    Inventors: John V. Smith, Victor P. Hester, William A. Wylie
  • Publication number: 20030223196
    Abstract: According to certain embodiments of the invention, there is provided an arrangement for cooling a series of closely spaced upright computer components mounted to a support, the arrangement including a tray having a plurality of air moving devices such as fans. Members are used for helping mount removably the tray to the support in a generally horizontal disposition, and the air moving devices move air in a generally upright path of travel to help cool the upright computer components. The tray also has a series of connector ports for connecting electrically to outputs from individual ones of the computer components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2003
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Applicant: RackSaver, Inc.
    Inventors: John V. Smith, Victor P. Hester, William A. Wylie
  • Publication number: 20030224645
    Abstract: According to the disclosed embodiments of the invention, there is provided a method of supplying electrical power to a series of upright computer blades mounted side-by-side in a closely spaced configuration, including extending an elongated power distribution unit transversely to the upright blades, and electrically interconnecting the upright blades with a series of electrical connectors arranged side-by-side on one side of the distribution unit. In one embodiment of the invention, a second series of electrical connectors are arranged side-by-side on the opposite side of the body of the power distribution unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2003
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Applicant: RackSaver, Inc.
    Inventors: John V. Smith, Victor P. Hester, William A. Wylie
  • Publication number: 20030223199
    Abstract: According to at least one of the disclosed embodiments of the present invention, there is disclosed a rack mountable computer component which is in the form of an open computer component or blade construction which is adapted to be mounted in a generally upright or vertical disposition within a rack. The operative components such as mother boards are mounted at the front of the component or blade to permit access by the user thereto. The operative components are cooled by vertical air flow relative to the mounted blade to facilitate cooling thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2003
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Applicant: RackSaver, Inc.
    Inventors: John V. Smith, Victor P. Hester, William A. Wylie