Williams, MO
Andrew Williams, Lake St. Louis, MO US
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20090166370 | Radiopharmaceutical capsule dispensing system - An apparatus is used to dispense radiopharmaceuticals from an open vial into capsules. The apparatus is particularly well suited for volatile radiopharmaceuticals such as I-131 radioiodine. The method used with this apparatus enables the operator's hands to remain at a distance from the radiopharmaceutical to reduce extremity exposure which also allows use of highly concentrated stock solutions. | 07-02-2009 |
Carla Williams, St. Louis, MO US
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20150015402 | MATTRESS - A mattress includes a generally rectangular prismatic foam body, having a length, a width, and a thickness, having a top surface, a plurality of slits in the top surface of the foam body extending across the width of the body to divide the top surface into a plurality of adjacent slats. An elongate chamber extends through the body, parallel to and aligned with each slit. At least one fluid filled cell disposed in each of the elongate chambers to support the edges of adjacent slats. | 01-15-2015 |
20150250327 | System and Method of Calibrating a Mattress - A method and system is provided for calibrating a mattress having a fluid filled cell to in part provide support for the mattress. A database has data about support characteristics of the mattress depending upon an amount of fluid in the fluid filled cell. The fluid may be air or water. A server is configured for communication with the database and a client computer via a network. The server includes a memory in which an application is stored. The application comprises a user sleep characteristic processing module and a mattress calibration calculation module. The server may receive user sleep characteristic data, and based thereon, access the database to retrieve mattress calibration data and communicate the mattress calibration data to the client computer. | 09-10-2015 |
Daniel W. Williams, Webb City, MO US
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20130239324 | Adjustable Bedding Foundation and Process of Making Same - A bedding foundation used to support a mattress has a mechanism therein for moving the mattress between inclined and flat positions. The foundation combines desirable features of conventional non-adjustable bed bases and adjustable bed bases. A wire assembly and a motorized lift assembly comprising a motorized drive mechanism may be secured to a base of the foundation. The motorized lift assembly pivots a lifter which has two curved portions which function to raise and lower a deck board to incline and lower the mattress. If desired, a second motorized lift assembly may be incorporated into a bedding foundation for use with another deck board. | 09-19-2013 |
Daniel Wade Williams, Joplin, MO US
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20130343014 | INDUCTIVELY COUPLED SHELVING SYSTEM - A shelving system for the display of items, such as retail products and merchandise, is disclosed. The shelving system includes a first sheet that forms a bottom layer. This first sheet rests on top of an existing display shelf. A second sheet is placed over the first sheet. The second sheet forms a top layer, and supports the products on the shelf. At least one inductive transmission coil is located between the first and second sheets. The coil is located along the front edge of the display shelf. A circuit board is electrically coupled to the transmission coil, and to a power source. The shelving display system provides a retrofit solution to provide power to the front edge of an existing display shelf. In an alternate embodiment, a ramp is used at the front of the existing display shelf to replace the first and second sheets. | 12-26-2013 |
20150366369 | REPLACEABLE BASECOVER MECHANISM - A replaceable basecover mechanism for securing a basecover on an automated furniture item is provided. In embodiments, the replaceable basecover mechanism includes a basecover border having a plurality of border panels, a center panel coupled to the plurality of border panels, and at least one stretch panel coupled to at least one of the plurality of border panels. The stretch panels include at least one j-shaped upholstery channel coupled to the stretch panel, and the j-shaped upholstery channels are configured to removably couple the basecover border to a deckboard of an adjustable furniture item. Additionally, the deckboard may include a locking channel configured to couple to the j-shaped upholstery channels. | 12-24-2015 |
20150366370 | REPLACEABLE BASECOVER MECHANISM - A replaceable basecover mechanism for securing a basecover on an automated furniture item is provided. In embodiments, the replaceable basecover mechanism includes a basecover border having a plurality of border panels, a center panel coupled to the plurality of border panels, and at least one stretch panel coupled to at least one of the plurality of border panels. The stretch panels include at least one j-shaped upholstery channel coupled to the stretch panel, and the j-shaped upholstery channels are configured to removably couple the basecover border to a deckboard of an adjustable furniture item. Additionally, the deckboard may include a locking channel configured to couple to the j-shaped upholstery channels. | 12-24-2015 |
Dennis Mack Williams, Saint Charles, MO US
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20110035199 | METHOD OF DETERMINING OPTICAL SENSOR COVERAGE - A method is provided of determining the coverage of at least one optical sensor in a three dimensional (3-D) area. The 3-D area is divided into cells. The field of view of the sensor in the 3-D area is determined and rays are projected from the sensor into the 3-D area within sensor's field of view. The intersections between the rays and the cells are determined and a visual display of the 3-D area is generated showing the coverage of the sensor, based on the intersections. | 02-10-2011 |
Deryck Jeremy Williams, St. Louis, MO US
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20080227192 | Nematode ATP Synthase Subunit E-Like Sequences - Nucleic acid molecules from nematodes encoding ATP synthase subunit E polypeptides are described. ATP synthase subunit E-like polypeptide sequences are also provided, as are vectors, host cells, and recombinant methods for production of ATP synthase subunit E-like nucleotides and polypeptides. Also described are screening methods for identifying inhibitors and/or activators, as well as methods for antibody production. | 09-18-2008 |
20150267222 | Methods and Compositions for Plant Pest Control - The present invention provides methods and compositions to improve fungal disease resistance and/or nematode resistance in various crop plants. The present invention also provides for combinations of compositions and methods to improve fungal disease resistance and/or nematode resistance in various crop plants. Powdery mildews are fungal diseases that affect a wide range of plants including cereals, grasses, vegetables, ornamentals, weeds, shrubs, fruit trees, broad-leaved shade and forest trees, that is caused by different species of fungi in the order Erysiphales. | 09-24-2015 |
20150342192 | Methods and Compositions for Plant Pest Control - Provided are methods and compositions to improve fungal disease resistance and/or nematode resistance in various crop plants. Also provided are combinations of compositions and methods to improve fungal disease resistance and/or nematode resistance in various crop plants. Powdery mildews are fungal diseases that affect a wide range of plants including cereals, grasses, vegetables, ornamentals, weeds, shrubs, fruit trees, broad-leaved shade and forest trees, that is caused by different species of fungi in the order Erysiphales. | 12-03-2015 |
Deryck Jeremy Williams, University City, MO US
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20090188005 | METHODS FOR GENETIC CONTROL OF PLANT PEST INFESTATION AND COMPOSITIONS THEREOF - The present invention is directed to controlling plant pest infestation, and particularly plant nematode infestation, by inhibiting one or more biological functions in the plant pest. The invention discloses methods and compositions for use in controlling plant pest infestation by providing one or more different recombinant double stranded RNA molecules in the diet of the pest in order to achieve a reduction in pest infestation through suppression of pest gene expression. The invention is also directed to methods for making transgenic plants that express the double stranded RNA molecules, to methods for detecting cells comprising the disclosed sequences, and to methods for detecting the disclosed sequences in biological samples. | 07-23-2009 |
20120030834 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ROOT KNOT NEMATODE CONTROL - The present invention discloses gene targets, constructs and methods for the genetic control of plant disease caused by nematodes of the genus | 02-02-2012 |
20130036519 | Compositions and Methods for the Control of Root Lesion Nematode - The present invention discloses gene targets, constructs and methods for the genetic control of plant disease caused by nematodes of the genus | 02-07-2013 |
20140215656 | Methods and Compositions for Plant Pest Control - Provided are methods and compositions to improve fungal disease resistance in various crop plants. Also provided are combinations of compositions and methods to improve fungal disease resistance in various crop plants. | 07-31-2014 |
20140283211 | Methods and Compositions for Plant Pest Control - Provided are methods and compositions to improve fungal disease resistance and/or nematode resistance in various crop plants. Also provided are combinations of compositions and methods to improve fungal disease resistance and/or nematode resistance in various crop plants. | 09-18-2014 |
20140325702 | Methods for genetic control of plant pest infestation and compositions thereof - The present invention is directed to controlling plant pest infestation, and particularly plant nematode infestation, by inhibiting one or more biological functions in the plant pest. The invention discloses methods and compositions for use in controlling plant pest infestation by providing one or more different recombinant double stranded RNA molecules in the diet of the pest in order to achieve a reduction in pest infestation through suppression of pest gene expression. The invention is also directed to methods for making transgenic plants that express the double stranded RNA molecules, to methods for detecting cells comprising the disclosed sequences, and to methods for detecting the disclosed sequences in biological samples. | 10-30-2014 |
20150113682 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ROOT KNOT NEMATODE CONTROL - The present invention discloses gene targets, constructs and methods for the genetic control of plant disease caused by nematodes of the genus | 04-23-2015 |
20150135363 | Compositions and Methods for the Control of Root Lesion Nematode - The present invention discloses gene targets, constructs and methods for the genetic control of plant disease caused by nematodes of the genus | 05-14-2015 |
Dick S. Williams, St. Charles, MO US
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20110006235 | Retractable and expandable valve gate - A pendulum gate valve including an expandable gate which pivots when unexpanded to selectively block a vacuum or other pressure-differential passage. The valve includes a valve plate sealing one side of the passage and a ring abutting an opposed side of the passage when the gate member is expanded. A compression spring biases apart the valve plate and ring to close the valve by means of respective two-stage hangers attached thereto, extending along the spring, and having distal ends capturing the spring. Pneumatic pressure applied to a pneumatic cavity formed between the middles of the two-stage hangers and accommodating the spring forces apart the valve plate and ring to open the valve in the blocking position. Thereby if pressure fails, the valve fails to a sealed state. The axially movable valve plate is advantageously water cooled to allow use with a heated processing chamber. | 01-13-2011 |
20110006236 | Retractable and expandable water cooled valve gate useful for sealing a hot processing chamber - A pendulum gate valve including an expandable gate which pivots when unexpanded to selectively block a vacuum or other pressure-differential passage. The valve includes a valve plate sealing one side of the passage and a ring or barrier plate abutting an opposed side of the passage when the gate member is expanded. A compression spring biases apart the valve plate and ring to close the valve by means of respective two-stage hangers attached thereto, extending along the spring, and having distal ends capturing the spring. Pneumatic pressure applied to a pneumatic cavity formed between the middles of the two-stage hangers and accommodating the spring forces apart the valve plate and ring to open the valve in the blocking position. Thereby if pressure fails, the valve fails to a sealed state. The axially movable valve or barrier plate is advantageously water cooled to allow use with a heated processing chamber. | 01-13-2011 |
20110006240 | Retractable and expandable water cooled valve gate useful for sealing a hot processing chamber - A pendulum gate valve including an expandable gate which pivots when unexpanded to selectively block a vacuum or other pressure-differential passage. The valve includes a valve plate sealing one side of the passage and a ring or barrier plate abutting an opposed side of the passage when the gate member is expanded. A compression spring biases apart the valve plate and ring to close the valve by means of respective two-stage hangers attached thereto, extending along the spring, and having distal ends capturing the spring. Pneumatic pressure applied to a pneumatic cavity formed between the middles of the two-stage hangers and accommodating the spring forces apart the valve plate and ring to open the valve in the blocking position. Thereby if pressure fails, the valve fails to a sealed state. The axially movable valve or barrier plate is advantageously water cooled to allow use with a heated processing chamber. | 01-13-2011 |
20120056135 | Silicon Single Crystal Doped with Gallium, Indium, or Aluminum - A doped silicon single crystal having a resistivity variation along a longitudinal and/or radial axis of less than 10% and a method of preparing one or a sequential series of doped silicon crystals is disclosed. The method includes providing a melt material comprising silicon into a continuous Czochralski crystal growth apparatus, delivering a dopant, such as gallium, indium, or aluminum, to the melt material, providing a seed crystal into the melt material when the melt material is in molten form, and growing a doped silicon single crystal by withdrawing the seed crystal from the melt material. Additional melt material is provided to the apparatus during the growing step. A doping model for calculating the amount of dopant to be delivered into the melt material during one or more doping events, methods for delivering the dopant, and vessels and containers used to deliver the dopant are also disclosed. | 03-08-2012 |
20120266808 | SIDE FEED SYSTEM FOR CZOCHRALSKI GROWTH OF SILICON INGOTS - A Czochralski growth system comprising a growth chamber, an isolation valve, a feed chamber containing feedstock, and a feeder is described. The isolation valve is disposed in at least one side wall of the growth chamber, and the feed chamber is vacuum sealed to the growth chamber through the isolation valve. The feeder is insertable into the growth chamber through the isolation valve and supplies the feedstock into the growth chamber. Preferably this system can be used for producing silicon ingots using a continuous Czochralski method. | 10-25-2012 |
20130098290 | SIDE FEED SYSTEM FOR CZOCHRALSKI GROWTH OF SILICON INGOTS - A Czochralski growth system is described comprising a growth chamber, a feed port, and a feed chamber comprising a container for feedstock and a feeder. The feed port is disposed in at least one side wall of the growth chamber, and the feed chamber is attached to the growth chamber at the feed port. The feeder is insertable into the growth chamber through the feed port and supplies the feedstock into the growth chamber. Preferably this system can be used for producing silicon ingots using a continuous Czochralski method. | 04-25-2013 |
Edward E. Williams, St. Louis, MO US
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20090249934 | Apparatus and Process for Cutting of Extruded Material - A rotating cutting apparatus comprising a cutting blade holder with at least one hole on the outside diameter of the cutting blade holder into which cutting blades are inserted and bonded to the cutting blade holder. The cutting blade holder encloses a center hole, so that the rotating cutting apparatus can be mounted to a drive shaft of machinery or secured to a cup that can be mounted to the drive shaft of machinery and driven by the machinery. The cutting blade holder can be made of a less expensive material, with only the cutting blade being made of higher-grade materials that maintains its cutting edge well. Additionally, in some arrangements of the present invention, the cutting blade may be sharpened on two sides so that the rotating cutting apparatus can be used for longer periods of time. | 10-08-2009 |
Edwin Williams, St. Louis, MO US
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20130035219 | EXERCISE DEVICE FOR GENERATING VIBRATION - An exercise device for generating vibration is provided. The device includes a body that is attachable to exercise equipment through a pair of attachment mechanisms coupled to the body. One of the pair of attachment mechanisms is attachable to a cable of the exercise equipment and the other of the pair of attachment mechanisms is attachable to an accessory for the exercise equipment. A vibrational assembly is positioned within the body and includes a rotatable shaft having a weight attached thereto. The rotatable shaft rotates the weight to generate vibrations in the body, wherein the vibrations in the body generate vibrations in the accessory for the exercise equipment. | 02-07-2013 |
Eric Williams, Kansas City, MO US
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20150059231 | Universal Flotation Device - A flotation device defining a narrow middle section, comprising a buoyant core and a shiftable fastening element, and operable to achieve a plurality of engaging configurations, so as to be coupled to a plurality of objects of differing dimension and/or shape, including fishing rods at or near their center of gravity, and assemblies composed therewith. | 03-05-2015 |
Eugene J. Williams, Marionville, MO US
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20120012481 | CASE FOR TRANSPORTING AND STORING A GARMENT - The present invention relates to a case for transporting and storing garments, especially collapsible garments, and especially petticoats. The case may be fashioned of a tubular housing usually maintained in an upright, vertical orientation. The housing includes a base end that may be flared outwardly to help stabilize the housing in an upright position. At least one end, and preferably both ends, of the housing are open whereby a garment, such as a petticoat, may be stuffed into the hollow interior of the housing. The interior of the housing is sized and surfaced such that the garment is maintained within the housing through compressive frictional engagement with the interior will of the housing. A case and garment combination is also disclosed. A method for transporting and storing a garment is also disclosed. | 01-19-2012 |
Gerald G. Williams, St. Charles, MO US
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20100216382 | APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING COOLANT FLUID - An apparatus for providing coolant fluid to a device, the apparatus includes a heat exchanger having a hot side and a cold side. The cold side is in fluid communication with a chilled fluid supply and adapted to receive a first fluid from the chilled fluid supply in a first inlet and return the first fluid from the cold side to the chilled fluid supply. The cold side and the chilled fluid supply form a first fluid circuit. The apparatus further includes a second fluid circuit in fluid communication with the hot side, means for introducing a second fluid within the second fluid circuit and integral thereto, a pump integral to the second fluid circuit and adapted to transmit a second fluid within the second fluid circuit and means for controlling a rate of flow of the second fluid within the second fluid circuit. The device is within the second fluid circuit and the means for controlling the rate of flow operates in the absence of internal recirculation. | 08-26-2010 |
Grant Williams, Springfield, MO US
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20160047595 | Systems and Methods for Operating a Refrigeration System - Methods and systems for operating a refrigeration system for refrigerating a product are provided. A first temperature of the refrigerant downstream of a condenser and upstream of an evaporator may be obtained. A first pressure of the refrigerant downstream of the condenser and upstream of the evaporator may be obtained. A second pressure of the refrigerant downstream of the evaporator and upstream of a compressor and/or a temperature of the product being refrigerated may be obtained. A first valve, disposed between the condenser and the evaporator, may be controlled based on the first temperature and the first pressure to maintain a pre-determined cooling set-point for the refrigeration system. A second valve of the refrigeration system, coupled to the compressor, may be controlled based on the second pressure or the temperature of the product to optimize a capacity of a compressor of the refrigeration system. | 02-18-2016 |
Jody Ramond Williams, Raytown, MO US
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20130338562 | NEEDLELESS DIALYSIS GRAFT - A needleless dialysis graft device eliminates the need to use needles during the dialysis process. The device of the present invention can be implanted into a dialysis patient, allowing the patient to be treated instantly, effortlessly and without pain. The device includes a tubing, placed under the skin that attaches on one side to an artery and on the other side to a vein. An access opening can be fluidly connected to each side of the device and may penetrate to the outside of the skin. The snap caps can be removed from both openings the compression lines are attached, then the locking mechanism is then twisted open to begin blood flow. Once dialysis is completed, the locking cap can be twisted shut, the compression lines removed, and the snap caps replaced on the access openings, saving the time waiting for clotting as is needed with conventional methods. | 12-19-2013 |
Kevin Williams, Festus, MO US
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20160112828 | Location Tracking Power Cord and Method Therefore - A location tracking hospital grade power cord and method therefore is taught in the various embodiments. The hospital grade power cord includes a location module housing having a location circuit board therein. Within the location module housing, a power supply is positioned and in electrical communication with conductors extending through the cord housing. The location module housing also provides location for a communication module including a location module such as a Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite receiver and at least one cellular transceiver. | 04-21-2016 |
Kevin J. Williams, Kansas City, MO US
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20140136004 | Personal Power Preserver - Systems and methods for managing energy within an inhabitable environment are provided. An energy storage system includes storing and managing energy. The storage of energy may be based on user preferences. The management of energy includes directing energy within the inhabitable environment according to user preferences and mapping data. Mapping data includes matching an electrical outlet to a location and/or device within the inhabitable environment. Instructions are provided by the computing device to the electrical components based on the mapping to control the electrical components and electrical devices. | 05-15-2014 |
20140136007 | PERSONAL ENERGY SYSTEM - Systems and methods for managing energy within an inhabitable environment are provided. A smart energy system includes generating energy management data based on received energy usage data. The energy management data includes predictive consumer energy usage data. A computing device is configured to manage electrical components, where electrical devices, such as appliances, are mapped to the electrical components. Instructions are provided by the computing device to the electrical components based on the mapping to control the electrical components and electrical devices. | 05-15-2014 |
20140136008 | Distributed Energy Source System - Systems and methods for managing energy within an inhabitable environment are provided. An energy storage system includes storing and managing energy. The storage of energy may be based on user preferences. The management of energy includes directing energy within the inhabitable environment according to user preferences and mapping data. Mapping data includes matching an electrical outlet to a location and/or device within the inhabitable environment. Instructions are provided by the computing device to the electrical components based on the mapping to control the electrical components and electrical devices. | 05-15-2014 |
Lance J. Williams, Billings, MO US
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20080293314 | TROLLING MOTOR CABLE COVER - A trolling motor with sensor unit construction is provided. A sensor is mounted to a lower portion of the trolling motor preferably adjacent the trolling motor propulsion unit. A signal conductor extends from the sensor unit connecting it to a display device. The signal conductor is mounted to a tube portion of the trolling motor with a resiliently deformable cover having a pair of channels formed therein extending between opposite ends of the cover. The tube is received within one of the channels and the cable is received within the other of the channels to removeably mount the signal conductor to the tube. The cover has an open side permitting receipt therethrough of the tube and the second channel has an open side for receipt therethrough of the cable. The open side of the second channel opens into the first channel. | 11-27-2008 |
Mark S. Williams, Lee'S Summit, MO US
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20120277257 | Methods of Treating Diseases, Pharmaceutical Compositions, and Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms - Disclosed herein are methods of treating diseases and disorders responsive to inhibition of Hsp90, pharmaceutical compositions, pharmaceutical dosage forms and medicaments useful for the treatment of diseases responsive to inhibition of Hsp90, and methods of making the pharmaceutical compositions, pharmaceutical dosage forms and medicaments. | 11-01-2012 |
Mary Margaret Williams, Dardenne Prairie, MO US
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20150019426 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR APPLYING SPENDING LIMITS TO PAYMENT ACCOUNTS INVOLVING INSTALLMENT TRANSACTIONS - A method for identifying a spending budget for a payment account includes: storing, in an account database, a plurality of account data entries, each account data entry including at least an account identifier and a base monthly spending limit; storing, in an installment database, a plurality of installment data entries, each installment data entry including at least an account identifier and an installment amount; identifying, for a specific account data entry in the account database, at least one installment data entry where the included account identifier corresponds to the account identifier of the specific account data entry; calculating an effective monthly spending limit based on the base monthly spending limit and the installment amount included in each of the identified at least one installment data entry; and associating, in the account database, the calculated effective monthly spending limit with the specific account data entry. | 01-15-2015 |
Matthew Williams, Bridgeton, MO US
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20140298612 | FILTER CAGE FOR WET/DRY VACUUMS - Vacuum cleaner filters, in particular replaceable vacuum cleaner filters suitable for both dry and wet/dry type vacuum cleaners are disclosed, as well as systems incorporating the use of such filters and methods for their use. The filters include a plurality of adjacently positioned pleats arranged in a closed circumferential, cylindrically-shaped path, a top end cap having a central orifice capable of constricting a post on a vacuum filter cage, and optionally a molded end ring oppositely-spaced from the top end cap for engagement with the motor housing of a vacuum cleaner. | 10-09-2014 |
Matthew A. Williams, St. Louis, MO US
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20140208537 | Systems and Apparatuses for a Hanging Wall Wet/Dry Vacuum with Detachable Blower and Slide Out Drum Removal - Applicants have created vacuum systems and apparatuses for a hanging wall wet/dry vacuum with detachable blower and slide out drum removal. The vacuum apparatus can include a removable powerhead (such as a blower), a removable drum, and a base unit that can be coupled to the external surface (such as a wall) when the removable powerhead is decoupled from the base unit. The system can include the vacuum apparatus and an external surface mounting device adapted to mount the vacuum apparatus to the external surface. Because the powerhead can be removed from the base unit while coupled to the external surface, an operator can enjoy an increased portability and functionality of the powerhead. Further, because the drum can be similarly removed from the base unit, an operator can quickly and efficiently clean the drum without removing the entire vacuum apparatus from the external surface. | 07-31-2014 |
Matthew A. Williams, Bridgeton, MO US
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20100000414 | Vacuum Appliance Filter Assemblies and Associated Vacuum Systems - Vacuum cleaner filters, in particular replaceable vacuum cleaner filters suitable for both dry and wet/dry type vacuum cleaners are disclosed, as well as systems incorporating the use of such filters and methods for their use. The filters include a plurality of adjacently positioned pleats arranged in a closed circumferential, cylindrically-shaped path, a top end cap having a central orifice capable of constricting a post on a vacuum filter cage, and optionally a molded end ring oppositely-spaced from the top end cap for engagement with the motor housing of a vacuum cleaner. | 01-07-2010 |
20100170060 | Flexible Crevice Tool Attachment for Vacuum Appliances - A flexible accessory tool for a vacuum appliance is described, comprising an elongated body with a body portion having an attachment end, a nozzle end spaced apart from the attachment end and having an opening formed therein, and a flexible intermediate region for imparting flexibility to the accessory tool during use. The flexible intermediate region is made up of a rigid skeleton portion having a one or more ribs and support struts, over which a layer of non air-permeable flexible material is applied. During use, the flexible accessory tool may be bent to extreme angles in order to reach and clean debris from hard to reach areas, while not suffering from a decrease in vacuum air flow through the tool as it flexes. | 07-08-2010 |
20110314628 | Accessory Wand Storage Assembly for Use with Vacuum Appliances, and Vacuums Using the Same - A vacuum extension wand accessory storage assembly for use with a wet/dry vacuum that improves user access to the wands while simultaneously preventing accidental loss or dislodgement of the wands when the vacuum is not in use. The wand storage design includes the combination of a channeled, shaped surface formed in the bottom of the vacuum collection drum and an accessory attachment system on the bottom of the vacuum appliance having both front and rear securement assemblies which in combination secure the extension wands in place below the collection drum of the vacuum appliance in the event of vacuum transportation, lifting, or storage. | 12-29-2011 |
20120233805 | Vacuum Motor Scroll Assembly and Vacuums Including Such an Assembly - A scroll assembly for use with a fluid machine, such as a wet/dry vacuum appliance, is described. Such scroll assembly may include a base portion, a cover portion configured to couple to the base portion, and a cavity between the base portion and the cover portion, wherein the cover portion and the base portion collectively form a labyrinth seal when coupled together, and wherein the labyrinth seal at least partially circumscribes the cavity. A vacuum appliance may include a scroll assembly coupled at least partially therein. A method of exhausting air from a vacuum appliance may include energizing a vacuum motor, thereby drawing air into the scroll assembly, allowing the air to contact a flow splitter, and allowing the air to exit the vacuum appliance. | 09-20-2012 |
20120247340 | Vacuum Appliance Filter Assemblies and Associated Vacuum Systems - Vacuum cleaner filters, in particular replaceable vacuum cleaner filters suitable for both dry and wet/dry type vacuum cleaners are disclosed, as well as systems incorporating the use of such filters and methods for their use. The filters include a plurality of adjacently positioned pleats arranged in a closed circumferential, cylindrically-shaped path, a top end cap having a central orifice capable of constricting a post on a vacuum filter cage, and optionally a molded end ring oppositely-spaced from the top end cap for engagement with the motor housing of a vacuum cleaner. | 10-04-2012 |
20120311811 | WET/DRY VACUUM APPLIANCE, DUST FILTRATION ATTACHMENT THEREFORE, AND METHODS OF USE - A wet/dry vacuum assembly is described which includes a powerhead assembly capable of removable attachment to the open upper end of a container, the powerhead assembly including a housing, a motor, a fan, and air inlet, and an air exhaust port; and, a container having an open upper end, a closed lower end, and at least one sidewall there between, the container including a continuous handle member for carrying the container in a suspended position. Also described are water filter attachments having particle diffusing means formed therein, for use with the wet/dry to vacuum assembly for use in dust control when the vacuum assembly is used for vacuuming up fine particulate dust, such as dust generated from sanding drywall joint compound. | 12-13-2012 |
20140008289 | Vacuum Appliance Filter Assemblies and Associated Vacuum Systems - Vacuum cleaner filters, in particular replaceable vacuum cleaner filters suitable for both dry and wet/dry type vacuum cleaners are disclosed, as well as systems incorporating the use of such filters and methods for their use. The filters include a plurality of adjacently positioned pleats arranged in a closed circumferential, cylindrically-shaped path, a top end cap having a central orifice capable of constricting a post on a vacuum filter cage, and optionally a molded end ring oppositely-spaced from the top end cap for engagement with the motor housing of a vacuum cleaner. | 01-09-2014 |
20140174296 | WET/DRY VACUUM CLEANER FILTER FOR WET MATERIAL COLLECTION - Vacuum cleaner filters, in particular replaceable vacuum cleaner filters suitable for both wet and wet/dry type vacuum cleaners are disclosed, as well as vacuum cleaner systems incorporating the use of such filters, and methods for their use. The filters include a filter element arranged in a closed circumferential, cylindrically-shaped path, a top end cap having a central orifice capable of constricting a post on a vacuum filter cage, and optionally a molded end ring oppositely-spaced from the top end cap for engagement with the lower motor housing of a vacuum cleaner. | 06-26-2014 |
20140201943 | Vacuum Motor Scroll Assembly and Vacuums Including Such an Assembly - A scroll assembly for use with a fluid machine, such as a wet/dry vacuum appliance, is described. Such scroll assembly may include a base portion, a cover portion configured to couple to the base portion, and a cavity between the base portion and the cover portion, wherein the cover portion and the base portion collectively form a labyrinth seal when coupled together, and wherein the labyrinth seal at least partially circumscribes the cavity. A vacuum appliance may include a scroll assembly coupled at least partially therein. A method of exhausting air from a vacuum appliance may include energizing a vacuum motor, thereby drawing air into the scroll assembly, allowing the air to contact a flow splitter, and allowing the air to exit the vacuum appliance. | 07-24-2014 |
20140299297 | SYSTEMS AND APPARATUSES FOR COOLING A VACUUM DEVICE - Applicants have created vacuum systems and apparatuses for cooling a vacuum device. The apparatus can include a cooling device adapted to couple with a vacuum device, at least one cooling device air inlet, and a cooling device outlet. The air flows from the air inlets to the air outlet and combines with air disposed within the vacuum device. The system can include the cooling device, a vacuum housing, and a vacuum interface such that air flowing from the air inlets to the outlet flows from the vacuum interface to the vacuum housing biased with a negative pressure area. As a result, the air originating from the air inlets cools the air disposed within the vacuum housing upon mixing and the vacuum device cools, thus increasing the vacuum device's performance. Furthermore, heat transfer from the vacuum device to an operator reduces, thus improving the productivity and comfort of the operator. | 10-09-2014 |
Michael R. Williams, Creve Coeur, MO US
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20150197257 | COVERED HOPPER RAILCAR FOR CARRYING FLOWABLE MATERIALS - A covered hopper railcar includes a roof portion and a plurality of side portions coupled to the roof portion. The plurality of side portions and the roof portion at least partially define a longitudinal centerline axis and a transverse centerline axis that is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal centerline axis. The covered hopper railcar also includes a bottom assembly coupled to the side portions. The bottom assembly includes a plurality of bottom side sheets and a trough assembly coupled to the plurality of bottom side sheets. The trough assembly is substantially parallel to and substantially aligned with the longitudinal centerline axis. | 07-16-2015 |
Rick Williams, Springfield, MO US
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20110225865 | Handgun Mount For Forearm Stock of Long Gun - A handgun mount is described for attaching a handgun to the forend of a long gun. A pump action of the long gun, if required for operation, may be actuated by moving the handgun along the forend of the long gun, and the handgun may be fired by the user of the long gun simultaneously with operation of the long gun. | 09-22-2011 |
20160051849 | Fire Extinguisher Mounting Device - A device for mounting a fire extinguisher into a ceiling is disclosed. The device incorporates a cutting mechanism to cut an installation hole into an existing ceiling. The device also incorporates tabs for retaining the device in the ceiling and securing a retaining collar to retain the fire extinguisher in the device. | 02-25-2016 |
Sean A. Williams, Chesterfield, MO US
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20150269567 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IMPROVING PAYMENT CARD ACCEPTANCE QUALITY - A system and method for resolving an acceptance issue on a payment network are provided. The method includes receiving a notification message of an acceptance issue. The acceptance issue relates to an attempt by a cardholder to complete a transaction using a payment card over the payment network that is rejected. The method also includes classifying, by a computer device, the acceptance issue based on at least one of the notification message and results data of a first investigation, determining a remediation of the acceptance issue based on the classification and/or results data of a second investigation, and tracking, by the computer device, the acceptance issue, the classification, and the remediation using a single database. The method further includes implementing the determined remediation, and determining, by the computer device, at least one of a financial impact and a customer quality impact of the acceptance issue. | 09-24-2015 |
Stephen L. Williams, Florissant, MO US
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20160089712 | VERSATILE DYNAMIC STAMPING/RESTRIKING TOOL - A stamping tool and a method for deforming a part with the stamping tool are disclosed. The stamping tool may include an array of striking members (e.g., pins), each striking member capable of being actuated independently with respect to the other striking members. In some embodiments, the stamping tool is part of a system having a vision system and a computing device. The vision system is capable of scanning the part to determine a location or location in which the array of striking members will engage the part. The deforming operation can include a rework operation subsequent to another process, or alternatively, the deforming operation can include deforming the part such that the part includes a three-dimensional shape. Also, the part can be a two-dimensional or three-dimensional part made from metal (e.g., aluminum, steel) or plastic. | 03-31-2016 |
Warren Allen Williams, Ballwin, MO US
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20150084425 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ENERGY RECYCLING - Methods and systems for energy recycling are described. One example energy recycler includes an input to receive an input voltage, an output to couple to an inductor, a resonant tank, a switching circuit coupled between the input, the output, and the resonant tank, and a controller coupled to the switching circuit. The controller is configured to control the switching circuit to selectively couple the input voltage to the output, and couple an induced voltage from the inductor to the resonant tank when the input voltage is decoupled from the inductor. | 03-26-2015 |