Wilkinson, US

Amber Wilkinson, Savannah, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120125836	SEPARATION APPARATUS AND PROCESSES - An apparatus may include a separator and/or a discharger. A separator may include a separator channel, an influent portion configured to allow the passage of a first fluid into a separator channel, an effluent portion disposed above an influent portion and/or a fluid-lift portion between an influent portion and an effluent portion. A discharger may be disposed below a fluid-lift portion and/or may include a portion external to a separator channel, which may include a downward angle relative to an effluent portion and/or may be configured to minimize the passage of a second fluid into a discharger as the second fluid buoyantly travels in a separator channel from an influent portion to an effluent portion. A second fluid may have a density that is less than the density of a first and/or may be configured to lift a first fluid to a fluid-lift portion.	05-24-2012

Arthur L. Wilkinson, Loveland, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110232219	OVERHEAD PANEL AND INSTALLATION SYSTEM - An overhead panel assembly for coupling to a drop ceiling includes a support channel and a clip coupling the support channel to a grid member of the drop ceiling. The overhead panel assembly further includes a vertical panel received over and coupled to the support member with a plurality of binding members. A plurality of clips, support channels, and vertical panels may be positioned in series along a drop ceiling to form a decorative soffit, valance, display, or other structure.	09-29-2011

Boyd Wilkinson, Brighton, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080251969	Bladder Molding Systems and Methods For Fabricating Composite Articles - A method for forming composite articles from a thermoplastic preform using a bladder molding system. In one aspect, the method comprises suspending the preform above a tensioned release layer in an indexed manner prior to heating and forming the preform. In another aspect, the method comprises cold loading the preform into the bladder molding system about the mold cavity and subsequently heating and forming the preform without further handling the preform.	10-16-2008

Bradley Wilkinson, North Haledon, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080275364	FLASHBACK BLOOD COLLECTION NEEDLE - The invention is a self-venting blood collection needle assembly for the extraction of at least one fluid sample into an evacuated container for laboratory testing, this blood collection needle assembly providing a clear or translucent flashback chamber for blood to flow into, for visualization by the user to confirm successful vein entry. The self-venting mechanism permits escape of air during use, and which, typically, also prevents an outflow of fluid, such as blood. Thus, air under venous pressure will be allowed to escape from the blood collection needle assembly until blood reaches the venting mechanism.	11-06-2008
20090043225	FLASHBACK BLOOD COLLECTION NEEDLE - The invention is a self-venting blood collection needle assembly for the extraction of at least one fluid sample into an evacuated container for laboratory testing, this blood collection needle assembly providing a clear or translucent flashback chamber for blood to flow into, for visualization by the user to confirm successful vein entry. The self-venting mechanism permits escape of air during use, and which, typically, also prevents an outflow of fluid, such as blood. Thus, air under venous pressure will be allowed to escape from the blood collection needle assembly until blood reaches the venting mechanism.	02-12-2009
20090162587	ASSEMBLY AND METHOD TO IMPROVE VACUUM RETENTION IN EVACUATED SPECIMEN CONTAINERS - An assembly and method is provided for improved vacuum retention in evacuated biological sample collection primary containers. Such primary containers include but are not limited to blood collection tubes, evacuated blood collection tubes, centrifuge tubes, culture bottles, and syringe barrels. In one embodiment an evacuated blood collection tube is enclosed within an evacuated secondary container which is made from a gas barrier material.	06-25-2009
20100094171	BLOOD COLLECTION SET WITH VENTING MECHANISM - The blood collection set includes an IV needle assembly, a length of flexible plastic tubing extending from the IV needle assembly and a non-patient needle assembly. The set is formed with a venting mechanism that permits an outflow of air, while blocking an outflow of blood or other fluids. Thus, the venting mechanism enables air that had existed in interior portions of the blood collection set to be vented allowing for greater flash visualization on venous entry, and avoids the need to employ a discard tube.	04-15-2010
20100249821	Contact Activated Lancet Device - A lancet device including a housing and a lancet structure having a puncturing element. The lancet structure disposed within the housing and adapted for movement between a retaining or pre-actuated position wherein the puncturing element is retained within the housing, and a puncturing position wherein the puncturing element extends through a forward end of the housing. The lancet device includes a drive spring disposed within the housing for biasing the lancet structure toward the puncturing position, and a retaining hub retaining the lancet structure in the retracted position against the bias of the drive spring. The retaining hub includes a pivotal lever in interference engagement with the lancet structure. An actuator within the housing pivots the lever, thereby moving the lancet structure toward the rearward end of the housing to at least partially compress the drive spring, and releasing the lever from interference engagement with the lancet structure.	09-30-2010
20100305600	Contact Activated Lancet Device - A lancet device including a housing and a lancet structure having a puncturing element. The lancet structure disposed within the housing and adapted for movement between a retaining or pre-actuated position wherein the puncturing element is retained within the housing, and a puncturing position wherein the puncturing element extends through a forward end of the housing. The lancet device includes a drive spring disposed within the housing for biasing the lancet structure toward the puncturing position, and a retaining hub retaining the lancet structure in the retracted position against the bias of the drive spring. The retaining hub includes a pivotal lever in interference engagement with the lancet structure. An actuator within the housing pivots the lever, thereby moving the lancet structure toward the rearward end of the housing to at least partially compress the drive spring, and releasing the lever from interference engagement with the lancet structure.	12-02-2010
20120022566	Lancet Device - A lancet device generally includes a housing having opposing lateral sides extending between a forward end and a rearward end, and a shield coaxially and movably associated with the housing. The housing includes a plurality of longitudinal ribs extending along a portion of at least one of the opposing lateral sides. The plurality of longitudinal ribs form a finger grip on at least one of, and typically both of the opposing lateral sides. The shield is generally movable from a first position in which the shield extends outwardly from the forward end of the housing to a second position in which the shield is at least partially moved within the housing, based on axial pressure applied by the user against the finger grip formed by the longitudinal ribs.	01-26-2012

Brian K. Wilkinson, Duncan, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080257549	Consumable Downhole Tools - A downhole tool having a body or structural component comprises a material that is at least partially consumed when exposed to heat and a source of oxygen. The material may comprise a metal, such as magnesium, which is converted to magnesium oxide when exposed to heat and a source of oxygen. The downhole tool may further comprise a torch with a fuel load that produces the heat and source of oxygen when burned. The fuel load may comprise a flammable, non-explosive solid, such as thermite.	10-23-2008
20100089566	Consumable downhole tools - A downhole tool having a body or structural component comprises a material that is at least partially consumed when exposed to heat and a source of oxygen. The material may comprise a metal, such as magnesium, which is converted to magnesium oxide when exposed to heat and a source of oxygen. The downhole tool may further comprise a torch with a fuel load that produces the heat and source of oxygen when burned. The fuel load may comprise a flammable, non-explosive solid, such as thermite.	04-15-2010
20100108327	Consumable Downhole Tools - A downhole tool having a body or structural component comprises a material that is at least partially consumed when exposed to heat and a source of oxygen. The material may comprise a metal, such as magnesium, which is converted to magnesium oxide when exposed to heat and a source of oxygen. The downhole tool may further comprise a torch with a fuel load that produces the heat and source of oxygen when burned. The fuel load may comprise a flammable, non-explosive solid, such as thermite.	05-06-2010
20100108328	Method for Removing a Consumable Downhole Tool - A method for removing a downhole tool from a well bore comprises consuming at least a portion of the downhole tool within the well bore via exposure of the tool to heat and a source of oxygen. Another method of removing a downhole tool from a well bore comprises exposing the downhole tool to heat and a source of oxygen in situ within the well bore to desirably consume at least a portion of the tool within the well bore.	05-06-2010
20100314127	Consumable downhole tools - A downhole tool having a body or structural component comprises a material that is at least partially consumed when exposed to heat and a source of oxygen. The material may comprise a metal, such as magnesium, which is converted to magnesium oxide when exposed to heat and a source of oxygen. The downhole tool may further comprise a torch with a fuel load that produces the heat and source of oxygen when burned. The fuel load may comprise a flammable, nonexplosive solid, such as thermite.	12-16-2010
20110303407	Consumable downhole tools - A downhole tool having a body or structural component comprises a material that is at least partially consumed when exposed to heat and a source of oxygen. The material may comprise a metal, such as magnesium, which is converted to magnesium oxide when exposed to heat and a source of oxygen. The downhole tool may further comprise a torch with a fuel load that produces the heat and source of oxygen when burned. The fuel load may comprise a flammable, non-explosive solid, such as thermite.	12-15-2011
20120055666	Consumable downhole tools - A downhole tool having a body or structural component comprises a material that is at least partially consumed when exposed to heat and a source of oxygen. The material may comprise a metal, such as magnesium, which is converted to magnesium oxide when exposed to heat and a source of oxygen. The downhole tool may further comprise a torch with a fuel load that produces the heat and source of oxygen when burned. The fuel load may comprise a flammable, non-explosive solid, such as thermite.	03-08-2012

Bruce W. Wilkinson, Rogers, AR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100123559	Apparatus and Method Facilitating Communication Between Components of a Radio Frequency Identification System - Several embodiments provide methods and apparatus to improve communications between an RFID reader and one or more RFID tags. In one implementation, an apparatus comprises a first antenna configured to communicate with a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader; a second antenna electrically separate from said first antenna, and configured to communicate with at least one RFID tag; and structure electrically coupling said first and second antennas.	05-20-2010
20100230500	UNIVERSAL RFID TAGS AND MANUFACTURING METHODS - Radio frequency identification (RFID) devices, and methods of manufacture are described herein. In one implementation, a RFID device comprises: a near field only RFID tag that does not function as a far field RFID tag and is pre-manufactured; and a conductive element independent from the near field only RFID tag and adapted to function as a far field antenna. The near field only RFID tag is coupled to a first portion of an item; and the conductive element is coupled to a second portion of the item, the first portion and the second portion located such that the near field only RFID tag is coupled in proximity to the conductive element such that the RFID device functions in both a near field and a far field.	09-16-2010
20110012713	RFID TAG SENSORS AND METHODS - Radio frequency identification (RFID) devices for use in RFID-based sensors and related methods are described herein. In one implementation, an RFID sensor system includes an RFID device having a near field only RFID tag and a conductive element which functions as a far field antenna. A coupling structure selectively locates the near field only RFID tag and the conductive element in at least a first position and a second position relative to each other; wherein in the first position, the RFID device only operates in a near field, and in the second position, the RFID device operates in both the near field and a far field. The system may also include an RFID reader and controller located within the far field to read the RFID device only when the coupling structure locates the components in the second position.	01-20-2011
20120086553	Method and Apparatus Pertaining to an RFID Tag Reader Antenna Array - One or more frame components that each comprise 1/Xth of a 360 degree RFID tag reader antenna array can be physically coupled to one another to thereby form a multi-frame component. One or more RFID tag reader antenna mounts can comprise a part of such frame components and can be configured to aim a corresponding RFID tag reader antenna outwardly of the frame component. These teachings also accommodate disposing a plurality of RFID tag reader antenna units within a facility such that these antenna units are disposed higher than an expected location of, say, at least 90% of the RFID tags when the latter are in the facility. By one approach these antenna units can all be disposed at a substantially same height within the facility. These antenna units may, or may not, be visually concealed as desired.	04-12-2012
20120086554	Method and Apparatus Pertaining to Use of a Plurality of Different RFID Tag Interrogation Modes - A control circuit that operably couples to an RFID tag reader can cause the latter to automatically utilize more than a single RFID tag interrogation mode. By one approach this can comprise automatically toggling back and forth between at least two different RFID tag interrogation modes. If desired, and by one approach, such a control circuit can facilitate using a first interrogation mode to read RFID tags and then, in response to a first pre-determined condition, automatically switch to using a second interrogation mode that is different from the first interrogation mode. By one approach, this first pre-determined condition can comprise an RFID tag read rate value. By another approach, alone or in combination with the foregoing, this first pre-determined condition can comprise, at least in part, a pre-determined period of time.	04-12-2012
20120274449	Method and Apparatus Pertaining to Radio-Frequency Identification Tags - A presently-powered RFID tag can itself determine its own relative movement with respect to a reader. This RFID tag can responsively alter its read state to thereby permit the RFID tag to respond to a subsequent read inquiry. By one approach the RFID tag assesses its own movement by monitoring the strength of its received power. By another approach, the RFID tag has a power source that becomes electrically charged via radio-frequency energy received by the tag antenna and that power source is configured to become operably discharged at a point in time that corresponds to a typical null-sensing duration of time for a given application setting for that RFID tag.	11-01-2012
20130027191	Method and Apparatus to Facilitate Setting RFID Tags to a Particular Read State - A wireless transmitter is configured to transmit compatibly to RFID tags and a control circuit operably couples to that wireless transmitter and is configured to use the wireless transmitter to transmit to those RFID tags a message to cause the RFID tags to have a particular read state without also soliciting a corresponding response from any of those RFID tags. For example, this can comprise causing RFID tags having a B inventory state to switch to an A inventory state (while permitting RFID tags already having an A inventory state to so remain).	01-31-2013
20130040570	UNIVERSAL RFID TAGS AND METHODS - Radio frequency identification (RFID) devices, and methods of manufacture are described herein. In one implementation, a RFID device comprises: a near field only RFID tag that does not function as a far field RFID tag and is pre-manufactured; and a conductive element independent from the near field only RFID tag and configured to function as a far field antenna. The near field only RFID tag and the conductive element are coupled in proximity to each other such that the RFID device functions in both a near field and a far field.	02-14-2013
20130043308	RFID TAG SENSORS AND METHODS - Radio frequency identification (RFID) devices for use in RFID-based sensors and related methods are described herein. In one implementation, an RFID sensor system includes an RFID device having a near field only RFID tag and a conductive element which functions as a far field antenna. The near field only RFID tag and the conductive element are located in at least a first position and a second position relative to each other; wherein in the first position, the RFID device only operates in a near field, and in the second position, the RFID device operates in both the near field and a far field. The system may also include an RFID reader and controller located within the far field to read the RFID device only when the components are located in the second position.	02-21-2013
20130206846	UNIVERSAL RFID TAGS AND METHODS - Radio frequency identification (RFID) devices, and methods of manufacture are described herein. In one implementation, an RFID device comprises a near field only RFID tag that does not function as a far field RFID tag and is pre-manufactured; and a conductive element independent from the near field only RFID tag and configured to function as a far field antenna, wherein the conductive element extends a length and includes a central region and includes at least one distal region defining a voltage end of the conductive element. The near field only RFID tag and a distal region of the conductive element are coupled in proximity to each other such that the RFID device functions in both a near field and a far field.	08-15-2013
20130256175	Method and Apparatus Pertaining to a Placement of a Radio-Frequency Identification Tag - An RFID tag is secured to an electrically-conductive object having an external peripheral edge where first and second non-coplanar sides of the object meet one another, wherein at least the first non-coplanar side comprises electrically-conductive material. By one approach the RFID tag is secured to the first non-coplanar side of the object at the external peripheral edge such that a first portion of the RFID tag's antenna proximally overlies an electrically-conductive portion of the first non-coplanar side of the object while a second portion of the RFID tag's antenna does not proximally overlie any electrically-conductive portion of the object. Determining the size of the first portion of the RFID tag's antenna that will overlie the first non-coplanar side of the object comprises tuning the capacitive coupling between the first portion of the RFID tag's antenna and the object to thereby achieve a desired range and/or degree of RFID tag performance.	10-03-2013
20130299583	RFID TAG SENSORS AND METHODS - Radio frequency identification (RFID) devices for use in RFID-based sensors and related methods are described herein. In one implementation, an RFID sensor system includes an RFID device having a near field only RFID tag and a conductive element which functions as a far field antenna. The near field only RFID tag and the conductive element are located in at least a first position and a second position relative to each other; wherein in the first position, the RFID device only operates in a near field, and in the second position, the RFID device operates in both the near field and a far field. The system may also include an RFID reader and controller located within the far field to read the RFID device only when the components are located in the second position.	11-14-2013
20140139397	Method and Apparatus Pertaining to an RFID Tag Reader Antenna Array - One or more frame components that each comprise 1/Xth of a 360 degree RFID tag reader antenna array can be physically coupled to one another to thereby form a multi-frame component. One or more RFID tag reader antenna mounts can comprise a part of such frame components and can be configured to aim a corresponding RFID tag reader antenna outwardly of the frame component. These teachings also accommodate disposing a plurality of RFID tag reader antenna units within a facility such that these antenna units are disposed higher than an expected location of, say, at least 90% of the RFID tags when the latter are in the facility. By one approach these antenna units can all be disposed at a substantially same height within the facility. These antenna units may, or may not, be visually concealed as desired.	05-22-2014
20140263603	Method and Apparatus Pertaining to Use of Both Optical and Electronic Product Codes - A control circuit accesses information regarding both scanned optical product codes as correspond to items being purchased in a given transaction as well as read electronic product codes as correspond to items being purchased in that same transaction. The control circuit then compares that information to identify discrepancies. An example of a discrepancy of likely interest includes noting items for which there is a read electronic product code but not a corresponding scanned optical product code and vice versa.	09-18-2014
20140266614	Method and Apparatus Pertaining to Installation of an RFID-Tag Reader System - One or more RFID-tag readers are operably coupled to one or more RFID-tag reader antennas that are installed to primarily read RFID tags in a given hallway. Accordingly, at least a majority of the area within storage spaces that border the given hallway are without sufficient reader energy to power those RFID tags. Accordingly, many, most, or even all of the items that are stored in the storage space will receive insufficient reader energy to power their corresponding RFID tags.	09-18-2014
20140266615	Method and Apparatus Pertaining to the Use of Statistics-Based RFID-Tag Information - A control circuit has access to coverage information that maps the coverage area for each of a plurality of RFID-tag readers to physical locations within a given monitored facility. The control circuit then uses those readers to read, over time, a population of RFID tags and to store historical-read information comprising corresponding RFID-system metrics along with tag-specific information and corresponding timestamps regarding when the reads occurred. The control circuit uses that historical-read information as corresponds to a given period of time and the aforementioned coverage information to determine sub-groups of the population of RFID tags and then uses the historical-read information to calculate at least one aggregated RFID-system metric on a sub-group level basis for at least some of the sub-groups. The control circuit can use the aggregated RFID-system metric to determine the location of a particular RFID tag by comparing that metric to read-based information regarding that RFID tag.	09-18-2014
20140266616	Method and Apparatus Pertaining to Monitoring Item Source Locations - One maintains a first historical record that correlates each of a plurality of items that each have a unique identifier with one of a plurality of locations with a facility. Upon then determining that a given one of those items is leaving the facility (for example, by detecting that the item is literally exiting a building that comprises the facility and/or that the item is being purchased), that item's unique identifier and that first historical record are used to update a second historical record with respect to which locations within the facility are moving which items. By one approach the aforementioned unique identifier can comprise an electronic product code as comprises a part of a corresponding RFID tag.	09-18-2014
20140266617	Method and Apparatus Pertaining to Use of Multiple Sessions with RFID Tags - At a facility having a first area and a second area that is at least substantially non-overlapping with the first area, these teachings provide for using at least a first RFID-tag reader to read RFID tags in a first inventory state in the first area using a first session protocol while also contemporaneously using a second session protocol to cause the RFID-tag reader to cause RFID tags in the first area to switch to that first inventory state. In a similar manner these teachings also provide for using a second RFID-tag reader to read RFID tags in the first inventory state in the second area using the second session protocol while also contemporaneously using the first session protocol to cause RFID tags in the second area to switch to the first inventory state.	09-18-2014
20140266618	Method and Apparatus Pertaining to the Use of Group RFID Tag Information - A plurality of radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags for corresponding items are read as a group to provide corresponding group information. This group information is used to determine whether at least some of the corresponding items are loose inventory. If desired, a confidence rating as corresponds to this determination can be determined and even displayed. These teachings can then provide for assigning a physical location within a given facility to each of at least some of these items based upon that determination. And again, if desired, a corresponding confidence rating can be determined and displayed as appropriate.	09-18-2014
20140266632	Method and Apparatus Pertaining to RFID Tag-Based User Assertions - An apparatus includes a display and one or more user-assertable surfaces. When asserted by a user, such a surface selectively couples a corresponding near-field RFID tag to a far-field component such that information stored by the near-field RFID tag is transmitted via the far-field component. The display, in turn, presents at least some information that the apparatus receives via an RFID transceiver. Depending upon the design this RFID transceiver can be the same as the aforementioned near-field RFID tag or can comprise a different RFID tag (such as but not limited to a far-field RFID tag). By one approach the aforementioned user-assertable surfaces comprise discrete push buttons. When the far-field component comprises a far-field antenna, asserting such a push button can serve to place the corresponding near-field RFID tag into operable proximity to the far-field antenna.	09-18-2014
20140320265	APPARATUS AND METHOD OF DETERMINING A LIKELIHOOD OF TASK COMPLETION FROM INFORMATION RELATING TO THE READING OF RFID TAGS - Methods and apparatuses are provided using RFID devices to assist in determining a likelihood that the performance of a task has been completed. In one implementation, an apparatus comprises a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader and a control circuit operably coupled to the RFID reader. The control circuit is configured to: detect, using at least information received via the RFID reader regarding a reading of one or more RFID tags by the RFID reader, one or more circumstances that evidence a status of interest pertaining to performance of a task of interest; and make a determination that the performance of the task of interest has likely been completed.	10-30-2014
20140320269	Apparatus and Method Pertaining to Conveying Information Via an RFID Transceiver - An RFID transceiver and RFID-tag reader cooperate to convey information from one to the other and further accommodate the RFID-tag reader transmitting information to the RFID transceiver that causes a modification of information presented via the RFID transceiver. By one approach an RFID-tag reader detects a circumstance that evidences a particular status as pertains to a particular item of such information in a given RFID transceivers. An RFID-tag reader can then serve to modify the information at the corresponding RFID transceiver. By one approach, the aforementioned information comprises a to-do list. The aforementioned modification can comprise modifying at least one to-do item in that to-do list. The aforementioned detection of a circumstance can comprise detecting a physical location of the given RFID transceiver. That location information can be compared to locations that correspond to specific to-do items in the list to identify correlations that evidence completion of specific to-do items.	10-30-2014
20140320271	Apparatus and Method Pertaining to Switching RFID Transceiver Read States - An apparatus (such as but not limited to an RFID tag) includes an RFID transceiver that is configured to automatically switch from a readable state to a quiescent read state upon being read and to remain in the quiescent read state at least while provisioned with reader-based power. The apparatus further includes a read-state changer disposed locally with respect to the RFID transceiver and configured to switch the RFID transceiver from the quiescent read state to the readable state notwithstanding current availability of the reader-based power.	10-30-2014
20150084746	Method and Apparatus Pertaining to Facilitating the Reading of RFID Tags - These teachings generally comprise interrogating RFID tags and receiving corresponding responses from various ones of these RFID tags while also receiving, from a remote source, surrogate response corresponding to at least some of the plurality of RFID tags that are not responding to the current interrogation. A corresponding plurality of end user-perceivable indications as correspond to both the responses from various ones of the plurality of RFID tags and the aforementioned surrogate responses are then provided to thereby ultimately inform an end user of the RFID tag reader with respect to a corresponding reading state as regards the plurality of RFID tags.	03-26-2015

Carey E. Wilkinson, O'Fallon, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090199652	TENSILE SPECIMEN MEASURING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A tensile specimen measuring apparatus includes a generally elongated base, a generally elongated pin channel provided in the base, a measuring pin carrier slidably mounted in the pin channel of the base, at least one contact pin carried by the measuring pin carrier, at least one contact pin disposed at an end of the pin channel of the base in generally spaced-apart relationship with respect to the at least one contact pin carried by the measuring pin carrier and an electronic measuring device engaging the at least one contact pin carried by the measuring pin carrier. A tensile specimen measuring method is also disclosed.	08-13-2009
20090208360	BINDERLESS METAL INJECTION MOLDING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A metal injection molding apparatus includes a metal injection mold die having first and second die halves, a first set of features provided in the first die half, a second set of features provided in the second die half and complementary to the first set of features provided in the first die half and an ultrasonic transducer disposed in contact with the metal injection mold die. A binderless metal injection molding method is also disclosed.	08-20-2009
20120237385	Binderless Metal Injection Molding Apparatus and Method - A metal injection molding apparatus includes a metal injection mold die having first and second die halves, a first set of features provided in the first die half, a second set of features provided in the second die half and complementary to the first set of features provided in the first die half and an ultrasonic transducer disposed in contact with the metal injection mold die. A binderless metal injection molding method is also disclosed.	09-20-2012
20140326717	INCREMENTAL SHEET FORMING FOR FABRICATION OF COLD SPRAYED SMART SUSCEPTOR - An induction heating system for manufacturing a part including an induction coil and a smart susceptor positioned within an oscillating electromagnetic field from the induction coil. The smart susceptor includes a ferromagnetic material cold sprayed onto a tool. The tool may be a sheet metal component formed to a desired shape by incremental sheet forming. The smart susceptor may be heated up by eddy currents generated in the ferromagnetic material by the oscillating electromagnetic field. The smart susceptor may be designed to have a desired Curie temperature based on the composition of the ferromagnetic material. The smart susceptor is formed into a desired shape by cold spraying ferromagnetic material onto a tool already formed into the desired shape. The smart susceptor may be removed from the tool by thermally shocking the smart susceptor and the tool and may be used to heat a part to be formed.	11-06-2014

Carla Kern Wilkinson, Ames, IA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110054200	Systems and Processes for Biodiesel Production - Described herein are systems and processes for the transesterification of a variety of feedstocks, such as in the form of glyceride-containing vegetable oils, glyceride-containing animal oils, and glyceride-containing algal oils, into biodiesel products using solid, heterogeneous catalysts.	03-03-2011

Chad Wilkinson, Tucson, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090017491	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE PROCESSING - An apparatus and method are described that achieve independent and simultaneous processing of a plurality of substrate-supported biological samples. In one embodiment, substrate holders arranged in a minor arc are independently moveable between a processing position and an access position, and reagents are delivered to substrates held in the substrate holders through a nozzle plate that moves along the arc of substrate holders. The disclosed apparatus and method are particularly suited for implementation of lean processing of biological samples.	01-15-2009
20150031073	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE PROCESSING - An apparatus and method are described that achieve independent and simultaneous processing of a plurality of substrate-supported biological samples. In one embodiment, substrate holders arranged in a minor arc are independently moveable between a processing position and an access position, and reagents are delivered to substrates held in the substrate holders through a nozzle plate that moves along the arc of substrate holders. The disclosed apparatus and method are particularly suited for implementation of lean processing of biological samples.	01-29-2015

Chad David Wilkinson, West Palm Beach, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120037286	PROTECTIVE BIKE COVER - A bicycle cover and methods of using the same are disclosed. The body of the bicycle cover is two walls made of thin and flexible transparent, weather proof material and includes an opening in the bottom of the cover configured to receive and protect a bicycle. The bicycle cover can include a securing element that secures the bottom cover to further protect the bicycle from the elements. The bicycle cover can include reinforced openings to receive a lock allowing the bicycle to be locked to a rack. The bicycle cover is designed to specifically receive the components of a triathlon bicycle which include aerobars, electronic gear shifters and seat mounted water bottle cages while the bicycle is stored on various styles of racks in the transition area.	02-16-2012

Charles Ervin Wilkinson, Lake City, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110056051	CORD ORGANIZER - The present invention is an organizer device having a primary back strap	03-10-2011

Chris E. Wilkinson, Los Lunas, NM US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110031195	System and Method for Recirculating/Filtering/Flushing a Water Main - A recirculating/filtering/flushing system for cleaning a water main is provided, wherein the water main includes first and second access points. The system comprises at least one filter for filtering water in the water main; an inlet conduit coupled with the first access point and the at least one filter; an outlet conduit coupled with the second access point and the at least one filter; a bypass conduit coupled with the inlet conduit at a first location upstream of the at least one filter, and coupled with the outlet conduit at a second location downstream of the at least one filter; and a pumping device for flowing the water in the water main through the inlet conduit, through either the at least one filter or the bypass conduit, and through the outlet conduit.	02-10-2011

David Wilkinson, Dedham, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120041595	PISTOL-GRIP FOR INTUITIVE CONTROL OF A ROBOTIC OR VIRTUAL HAND - A pistol-grip controller for the control of a robotic or virtual hand has multiple dual-action switching mechanisms positioned to simulate intuitively the motion of grasping and releasing an object. An externally-projecting switch trigger of each switching mechanism is hook-shaped to facilitate the operator donning and doffing the controller. These switches move in response to gripping and releasing movements of the associated fingers so as to close or open peripherals (fingers) of the end effector hand. A rocker switch allows an operator to toggle conveniently between commonly used modes of a virtual or robot hand, or the like. The mode toggling is complemented by a control to adjust between the commonly used modes of operation. To make the manipulation of the end effector more intuitive, the controller remaps the switching mechanisms to different functionalities on the end effector based on the mode of operation. The transition between switch to end effector mappings is hysteretic. In addition, the pistol-grip controller can be attached to an appropriate “master” robot arm and can be moved as a whole to create like roll, pitch and yaw movements and x, y and z displacements of the end effector on the “slave” robot arm without the actuation of any of the switches.	02-16-2012
20120041599	TELEOPERATOR SYSTEM WITH MASTER CONTROLLER DEVICE AND MULTIPLE REMOTE SLAVE DEVICES - This invention enables the affordability of an elaborate, high-performance teleoperator master controller while encouraging continual operator training by supporting a teleoperator system in which one centralized master controller controls multiple field slaves sequentially.	02-16-2012

David Wilkinson, Rochester Hills, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120179442	INTERNAL CAVITY VOLUME ANALYSIS - A computing device includes a host application and an analytical tool. The host application is configured to present an interface to a user and allow the user to modify a component model. The component model includes a three-dimensional representation of at least a portion of a vehicle component and has a virtual housing at least partially defining an internal cavity. The analytical tool is configured to generate a solid body representing the internal cavity and calculate a volume of the solid body. The analytical tool is further configured to determine whether the internal cavity is bounded by the virtual housing of the component model.	07-12-2012

David Wilkinson, Ridgefield, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110270591	PROXY METHODS FOR EXPENSIVE FUNCTION OPTIMIZATION WITH EXPENSIVE NONLINEAR CONSTRAINTS - A method for optimizing expensive functions with expensive nonlinear constraints. The method includes selecting sample data for evaluating an expensive function of a simulation, generating a function proxy model for the expensive function and a constraint proxy model for an expensive nonlinear constraint of the expensive function using an approximation scheme, calculating a first solution point for the simulation using the proxy models, and evaluating the expensive function at the first solution point using the sample data. When the expensive function and the proxy models do not converge at the first solution point, the method further includes adding the first solution point to the sample data for updating the proxy models. The method further includes repeating the calculation and evaluation of solution points until the expensive function and the proxy models converge and, following convergence, identifying an optimal solution of the function proxy model and the constraint proxy model.	11-03-2011

David J. Wilkinson, Ridgefield, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080209997	System, method, and apparatus for fracture design optimization - A method for optimizing fracture treatments includes interpreting a nominal pump schedule corresponding to a nominal value for each fracture control parameter. The method further includes interpreting environmental variables, and interpreting probability distributions for each of the environmental variables that is uncertain. The method further includes defining an objective function such as a net present value of each fracture treatment over a 365 day period following the fracture treatment. The method includes determining an optimal value for each fracture control parameter according to the objective function by determining the fracture control parameter values that yield the best mean net present value given the variability in the environmental variables as described by their probability distributions.	09-04-2008
20130304617	METHOD OF VALUATION OF GEOLOGICAL ASSET OR INFORMATION RELATING THERETO IN THE PRESENCE OF UNCERTAINTIES - Methods are disclosed for assigning a value to a geological asset or information relating thereto in the presence of private and public sources of uncertainties. The private and public uncertainties associated with a geological asset or information associated therewith are defined, and private uncertainties are assigned a subjective probability representing the best state of knowledge currently available. A multi-dimensional valuation-time lattice is constructed using the subjective probabilities for the private uncertainties and using risk-neutral probabilities for the public uncertainties. A backward recursion through the multi-dimensional lattice is performed in order to generate a present value for the asset given the present information available. During the backward recursion, a tally of delta hedging coefficients is generated and stored in order to provide an operational “map” or “decision pathway” should the project move forward.	11-14-2013

Dean Wilkinson, Boise, ID US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110122635	Aircraft External Lighting System and Method - An aircraft external lighting system and method is applicable to aircraft position, navigation and strobe lights. The lighting system includes a light source, a cylindrical lens adjacent the light source, and a lenticular lens between the light source and the cylindrical lens.	05-26-2011

Dean Andrew Wilkinson, Boise, ID US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100165616	Luminaire with Adjustable Light Source - Light sources in a luminaire attach to the luminaire by one or more tabs. Up to three axis of rotation are possible. Bendable tabs enable a first axis of rotation of the light source. Light sources are rotatable about a mounting point to the tab providing a second axis of rotation. Some tabs are twistable about a third axis of rotation. Some tabs also conduct heat away from the light source. Tabs can also be formed in a baffle plate for new luminaires or for the retrofit of existing luminaires. Multiple types of light sources can be combined to provide luminaires with custom light patterns and intensities.	07-01-2010
20110019430	Aircraft Navigation Light - An aircraft navigation light comprises a base and circuit board in thermal contact with the base. White and colored LEDs mount on the circuit board. A reflector-shade placed adjacent the LEDs reflects light from the LEDs in desired directions and shades other directions from view of selected LEDs. A light transmissive cover sealed to the base, encloses the circuit board, LEDs and reflector-shade. Temperature responsive circuitry on the circuit board regulates the current through the LEDs and reduces the LED current under high temperature conditions.	01-27-2011
20140268854	Configurable Lamp Assembly - A configurable lamp assembly has a set of lamp-lens modules and a set of power modules. Each of the various lamp-lens modules can connect to one of the various power modules to provide a variety of lamp assemblies providing various illumination patterns operable from a number of supply voltages.	09-18-2014

Dennis Aaron Wilkinson, Olathe, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120005830	Two-ply convertible pillow blanket - The present invention is a two-ply convertible pillow blanket device with an internal pocket. The device can be used as a traditional blanket. Alternatively, if the user desires to use the device as a pillow, he or she simply unfastens the internal pocket, folds down the blanket toward the internal pocket, inverts and refastens the internal pocket with the folded portion of the blanket inside thereby forming the pillow. When the opening of the internal pocket is refastened it forms a pillow which is nearly identical to a traditional pillow.	01-12-2012

Diana Wilkinson US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100176308	System and Methods Using Quantum Dots as General Dosimeters - The invention is the novel use of Quantum Dots (QDs) for radiation dosimetry and includes novel dosimetry devices, systems and methods. The devices, systems and methods have use in a variety of dosimetry applications such as personal, environmental and research. The system for detecting doses of ionizing radiation comprises; a matrix comprising a photoluminescent semiconductor nanocrystals; an illumination interface for exposing the matrix to non-ionizing radiation; a response characterization interface for measuring photoluminescence, scatter or the optical density of the matrix and identifying differences in the photoluminescence, scatter or optical density caused by exposure to ionizing radiation; and a readout interface to quantify the photoluminescence or optical density differences as doses of radiation.	07-15-2010

Douglas Edward Wilkinson, Wake Forest, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080312272	ARYLOAZOL-2-YL CYANOETHYLAMINO COMPOUNDS, METHOD OF MAKING AND METHOD OF USING THEREOF - The present invention relates to novel aryloazol-2-yl-cyanoethylamino derivatives of formula (I):	12-18-2008
20100125089	ENANTIOMERICALLY ENRICHED ARYLOAZOL-2-YL CYANOETHYLAMINO COMPOUNDS, METHOD OF MAKING AND METHOD OF USING THEREOF - The present invention relates to novel aryloazol-2-yl-cyanoethylamino derivatives substantially enriched in an enantiomer of formula (I):	05-20-2010
20110152312	ANTIPARISITIC DIHYDROAZOLE COMPOUNDS AND COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING SAME - The present invention relates to novel dihydroazole of formula (I) and salts thereof:	06-23-2011
20120149750	ARYLOAZOL-2-YL CYANOETHYLAMINO COMPOUNDS, METHOD OF MAKING AND METHOD OF USING THEREOF - The present invention relates to novel aryloazol-2-yl-cyanoethylamino derivatives of formula (I):	06-14-2012
20140080862	ARYLOAZOL-2-YL CYANOETHYLAMINO COMPOUNDS, METHOD OF MAKING AND METHOD OF USING THEREOF - The present invention relates to novel aryloazol-2-yl-cyanoethylamino derivatives of formula (I):	03-20-2014
20140142114	ANTHELMINTIC COMPOUNDS AND COMPOSITIONS AND METHOD OF USING THEREOF - The present invention relates to novel anthelmintic compounds of formula (I) below:	05-22-2014
20140315794	ANTIPARISITIC DIHYDROAZOLE COMPOUNDS AND COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING SAME - The present invention relates to novel dihydroazole of formula (I) and salts thereof:	10-23-2014

Edward Wilkinson, Spring City, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080256812	Prism pole with direct readout - A prism pole has a tubular housing having an open top, a flange at the open top, a bottom portion for contacting ground soil, a height-adjustable rod insertable into the tubular housing with an outer diameter less than inner diameter of the tubular housing to provide a slidable friction fit therebetween for positioning the height-adjustable rod with respect to the tubular housing, a lip at the top of the rod, a laser sensor mounted on the tubular housing for emitting a laser toward the lip to measure distance between the laser sensor and the lip, an electronic control unit in electrical communication with the laser sensor for receiving height measurements and providing height reference data corresponding to the height measurements, an electronic display in electrical communication with the electronic control unit for receiving the height reference data and displaying the height reference data, an audio device in electrical communication with the electronic control unit for emitting an alarm in response to receipt of a signal from the electronic control unit indicating movement of the height-adjustable rod with respect to the tubular housing, and an output device in electrical communication with the electronic control unit for sending the height reference data to a data collection device.	10-23-2008

Erik Dean Wilkinson, Nashua, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080294860	SYSTEM AND PROGRAM FOR REPLICATING A FILE - Provided are a method, system, and program for replicating a file. A file is copied to a target storage file system stored as a base file. A reference file comprising the copied file is generated at a local storage. An update is applied to the file at the local storage. A delta file is generated indicating differences between the updated file at the local storage and the reference file. A file system command is used to transmit the delta file to the target storage file system store to store in a directory of the target storage file system, wherein the file in the local storage is replicated at the target storage by a combination of the base file and the delta file.	11-27-2008

Franklin Wrenn Wilkinson, China Grove, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090129541	IN SITU INDICATOR DETECTION AND QUANTITATION TO CORRELATE WITH AN ADDITIVE - An additive formulation includes a carrier material, a first additive present in the carrier material at a first additive concentration, and a tracer present in the carrier material at a first tracer concentration. The tracer is a metal amenable to detection by X-ray fluorescence analysis. Further embodiments include a manufactured article having incorporated therein the additive formulation. A method is also disclosed for detecting an additive in a manufactured article, the method involving application of X-ray fluorescence analysis of the tracer element.	05-21-2009

Frederick Wilkinson, Fowlerville, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090189429	Easy lift mechanism for vehicle seats - A method and apparatus for actuating a folding vehicle seat. The apparatus includes a handle remotely and functionally connected to the vehicle seat for moving the seatback from a folded position to an upright or design position. The handle is pivotally mounted on a support bracket and attached to an actuator member interconnecting the handle and the seatback. The actuator member transfers the motion of the handle to a generally “L-shaped” arm which is pivotally mounted to the vehicle seat below the seatback. The L-shaped arm rotates toward the back of the seat as the handle is lifted. As the L-shaped arm moves, it catches a stop or extension member located on the seatback and moves the seatback toward the upright position.	07-30-2009
20120038201	SEAT STRUCTURE - CHAMFERED MOUNTING OF COMPENSATING FLOOR LATCHES - The present invention relates to a floor latch (	02-16-2012

Gary Wilkinson, Clinton, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100282366	Support Element - Provided is a wood splitter comprising a support element, a first elongated element, a second elongated element, and wood splitting components. A support element may comprise a first elongated element and a second elongated element engaged to said first elongated element. The a first elongated element may be subject to a first pre-stress load. The first pre-stress load may comprise a first moment. The a second elongated element may be engaged to the first elongated element and may be subject to a second pre-stress load. Wood splitting components may be engaged with at least one of a first elongated element or a second elongated element, may be adapted to operate to split wood, and may be adapted to apply an operational load during operation to the first elongated element. The operational load may at least partially relax the first moment.	11-11-2010

Glen R. Wilkinson, Paw Paw, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080224494	TAILGATE SPRING ASSIST ASSEMBLY - A spring assist raising assembly includes a pivot pin with a noncircular cross section which is mounted to either a pivoted panel, such as a tailgate, or a stationary member, such as a vehicle body adjacent the tailgate. A spring-loaded rotatable socket is rotatably mounted to the other of the panel or member section and is keyed to receive the pivot pin and rotate with the rotation of the tailgate by such interconnection. The socket is coupled to a spiral torsion spring, in one embodiment of the invention, such that, as the panel or tailgate is lowered, the spiral torsion spring is loaded to provide a restorative force for assisting in the raising of the panel or tailgate.	09-18-2008

Harold S. Wilkinson, Westborough, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090005457	Solid forms comprising (-)-O-desmethylvenlafaxine and uses thereof - Solid forms comprising a compound useful in the treatment, prevention and management of various conditions and diseases are provided herein. In particular, the invention provides solid forms comprising (−)—O-desmethylvenlafaxine, including salts thereof, having utility for the treatment, prevention and management of conditions and disorders including, but not limited to, affective disorders such as depression, bipolar and manic disorders, attention deficit disorder, attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, cerebral function disorders, obesity and weight gain, incontinence, dementia and related disorders.	01-01-2009

Hugh Wilkinson, Newton, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090222800	Method and apparatus for implementing a bi-endian capable compiler - A method of compiling code includes assigning an endian type to data. An endian flip operation is performed based on the endian type of the data and a target system. Other embodiments are described and claimed.	09-03-2009
20110154303	Endian Conversion Tool - In one embodiment of the invention code (e.g., compiler, tool) may generate information so a first code portion, which includes a pointer value in a first endian format (e.g., big endian), can be properly initialized and executed on a platform having a second endian format (e.g., little endian). Also, various embodiments of the invention may identify problematic regions of code (e.g., source code) where a particular byte order is cast away through void pointers.	06-23-2011
20110154306	Methods And Apparatuses For Endian Conversion - An embodiment of the invention includes code, such as a compiler, that enables byte order dependent code to execute on opposite byte order dependent architectures or systems. The compiler analyzes source code and produces diagnostic reports that indicate where source code changes are desirable to produce “endian neutral” source code versions that are compatible with opposite byte order dependent architectures or systems. Such source code changes may be desirable for code portions that will produce implicit byte order changes or byte order border crossings. The modified source code that is generated may include the semantics of the desired endian conversion, as opposed to generated executable code that includes proper endian formats but which may limit the architectures to which the code is applicable.	06-23-2011
20150009823	CREDIT FLOW CONTROL FOR ETHERNET - One embodiment provides a method for enabling class-based credit flow control for a network node in communication with a link partner using an Ethernet communications protocol. The method includes receiving a control frame from the link partner. The control frame includes at least one field for specifying credit for at least one traffic class and the credit is based on available space in a receive buffer associated with the at least one traffic class. The method further includes sending data packets to the link partner based on the credit, the data packets associated with the at least one traffic class.	01-08-2015

James Wilkinson, Edgewater, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120001906	METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR 3D ANIMATION - A system for 3-dimensional animation includes a computer apparatus, a means for display in communication with the computer apparatus, and a means for storage in communication with the computer apparatus. The means for storage is disposed to store data representing a 3D animation, the means for display is disposed to display a representation of the 3D animation, and the computer apparatus is configured to perform a method of 3D animation. The method includes setting an inter-axial distance between logical representations of two cameras, the inter-axial distance being configured to produce a desired 3D effect for a target audience, and creating a stereoscopic frame set representing the 3D animation using the logical representations of the two cameras.	01-05-2012
20120001907	METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR 3D ANIMATION - A system includes a computer apparatus, a means for display, and a means for storage. The computer apparatus is configured to perform a method of 3D animation. The method includes setting a first inter-axial distance between logical representations of a first set of two cameras, the first inter-axial distance being configured to produce a desired 3D effect for a target audience, setting a second inter-axial distance between logical representations of a second set of two cameras, the second inter-axial distance being based on the first inter-axial distance, setting a multi-rig spacing between the first and second sets of two cameras, the multi-rig spacing begin a value determined to reduce depth distortion effects in the 3D animation, and creating a stereoscopic frame set representing the 3D animation using the logical representations of the first and second sets of two cameras.	01-05-2012

James A. Wilkinson, North Brookfield, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110108125	FLOW SPLITTING DEVICE FOR ANNULAR TWO-PHASE PIPE FLOW - A flow splitting device for use in a two-phase flow distribution network includes a side junction tee having a first conduit and a second conduit opening in flow communication to the first conduit, a flow restriction provided in the first conduit upstream of the opening of the second conduit with the first conduit, and a flow barrier extending into the first conduit at a location in the vicinity of a downstream edge of the opening of the second conduit to the first conduit. The ratio of the liquid phase mass flow to the gas phase mass flow is preserved as the mass flow ratio of liquid to gas to each of the two exit streams is substantially equal to the mass flow ratio of liquid to gas in the two-phase flow received by the flow splitting device.	05-12-2011

James Richard Wilkinson, Bend, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110048596	MULTI-FUNCTIONAL GOLF PUTTER HEAD COVER - A head cover for a golf club includes a first surface having a removable cleaning pad thereon, and a second surface on which at least one golf accessory constructed of a ferrous metal is removably attached thereto. The second surface is part of a tri-layer construction with magnets forming the second middle layer so as to so retain the golf accessory thereon. The cleaning pad is removed by the golfer from the first surface and includes a scrubbing area to remove grit and/or debris from one of a golf ball and a golf club face.	03-03-2011

Jeff Wilkinson, Starkville, MS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120213740	Novel Granular Bioplastic Biocontrol Composition - Previous research demonstrated that aflatoxin contamination in corn is reduced by field application of wheat grains pre-inoculated with the non-aflatoxigenic	08-23-2012

Jeffrey D. Wilkinson, Vadnais Heights, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100204743	METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING SPURIOUS SIGNALS IN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES CAUSED BY X-RAY RADIATION - An implantable medical device (IMD) includes a detector for detecting the presence of x-ray radiation, where the presence of x-ray radiation is detected in response to the strength of the x-ray radiation exceeding a first threshold. In one embodiment, the IMD includes a processor for adjusting a cardiac stimulation rate IMD in response to determining that the strength of the detected x-ray radiation exceeds a second threshold. The second pre-selected x-ray radiation threshold is greater than the first pre-selected x-ray radiation threshold. In another embodiment, the implantable device includes a detector for detecting the presence of any amount x-ray radiation and a processor for adjusting a stimulation rate provided by the IMD in response to detected x-ray radiation to reduce the chance of over-sampling artifacts or inappropriate therapy delivery.	08-12-2010
20100219351	RADIATION-BASED TIMER FOR IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES - A radiation-based timer for use in an implantable medical device (IMD) includes a radiation source and a radiation detection circuit. The radiation source emits radiation particles during a process referred to as radioactive decay. The radiation detection circuit detects the radiation particles emitted during the decay process and tracks the number of radiation particles detected. When the number of radiation particles detected reaches a threshold value, a timer signal is generated. In this manner, the radiation-based timer generates a timer signal as a function of the radioactive decay of the radiation source. The timer signal may be used by one or more components of the IMD for any of a number of functions, including as a wakeup trigger for a communications and/or a sensor event.	09-02-2010
20130235663	VOLTAGE MODE SENSING FOR LOW POWER FLASH MEMORY - Electrically erasable flash memory and method. The memory has a data storage element and a voltage sensing circuit. The data storage element is configured to store data bits, each of the data bits having a data state. The voltage sensing circuit is selectively coupled to individual ones of data bits and is configured to bias the data bits with at least one of a bias current and a bias resistance and to read the data state of the individual ones of the plurality of data bits.	09-12-2013
20130235672	FLASH MEMORY WITH INTEGRATED ROM MEMORY CELLS - Memory array for storing a plurality of data bits. The memory array has flash memory cells, ROM memory cells addressing circuitry. The addressing circuitry is operatively coupled to both the plurality of flash memory cells and the plurality of ROM memory cells, the addressing circuitry being configured to address both the plurality of flash memory cells and the plurality of ROM memory cells.	09-12-2013

Jeffrey Scott Wilkinson, South Lyon, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090038229	MODULAR DROP-GLASS WINDOW ASSEMBLIES - Modular drop-glass window assemblies include a vertically slidable pane, at least one stationary pane having an inboard vertical edge proximate to the exterior surface of the slidable pane and framing holding the stationary pane(s) and at least partially defining a window opening that is opened and closed by movement of the slidable pane. The framing includes vertical frame portions defining run channels for guiding the slidable pane between its open and closed positions. No portion of the vertical frame portions extends exteriorly beyond the plane of the exterior surface of a stationary pane.	02-12-2009

John Wilkinson, Phoenixville, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080256812	Prism pole with direct readout - A prism pole has a tubular housing having an open top, a flange at the open top, a bottom portion for contacting ground soil, a height-adjustable rod insertable into the tubular housing with an outer diameter less than inner diameter of the tubular housing to provide a slidable friction fit therebetween for positioning the height-adjustable rod with respect to the tubular housing, a lip at the top of the rod, a laser sensor mounted on the tubular housing for emitting a laser toward the lip to measure distance between the laser sensor and the lip, an electronic control unit in electrical communication with the laser sensor for receiving height measurements and providing height reference data corresponding to the height measurements, an electronic display in electrical communication with the electronic control unit for receiving the height reference data and displaying the height reference data, an audio device in electrical communication with the electronic control unit for emitting an alarm in response to receipt of a signal from the electronic control unit indicating movement of the height-adjustable rod with respect to the tubular housing, and an output device in electrical communication with the electronic control unit for sending the height reference data to a data collection device.	10-23-2008

Joseph M. Wilkinson, Rockford, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090002963	METHOD OF ATTACHING DIE TO CIRCUIT BOARD WITH AN INTERMEDIATE INTERPOSER - A die having a base formed of a first material is connected to a board having a base formed of a second material. An interposer having a coefficient of thermal expansion intermediate coefficients of thermal expansion of the first and second materials is positioned between the die and the board.	01-01-2009
20110232952	METHOD OF ATTACHING DIE TO CIRCUIT BOARD WITH AN INTERMEDIATE INTERPOSER - A die having a base formed of a first material is connected to a board having a base formed of a second material. An interposer having a coefficient of thermal expansion intermediate coefficients of thermal expansion of the first and second materials is positioned between the die and the board.	09-29-2011

Justin M. Wilkinson, E. Alton, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100243372	FIREMAN'S COMPACT SAFETY DRAG HARNESS - A fire safety harness for dragging a downed fireman to safety in a burning building is made of flat, strong, flexible webbing material and has a Y-shape. The Y-shaped harness has two short legs approximately three feet in length and a long leg approximately six feet in length. In a one-man rescue, the long leg is attached to the victim and the single rescuer's two arms are placed through the two short even legs, respectively. In a two-man rescue, one short leg of the harness is attached to the victim. Each of the two rescuers places one arm through the remaining one short and one long leg, respectively. The different lengths of the short and long legs enable the two rescuers to walk in staggered positions.	09-30-2010

Kevin Wilkinson, Bixby, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120219927	Endodontic Rotary Instruments Made From Hollow Tubes and Methods of Manufacturing Thereof - A method for manufacturing a hollow instrument comprising the steps of: providing a hollow tube having a longitudinal tube axis; forming at least one opening along a shaft portion of the hollow tube following a predetermined pattern thereby defining a plurality of fingers; and deforming at least a portion of the hollow tube into a desired shape; and optionally joining at least two fingers along a portion of the opening to secure the hollow tube in the desired shape thereby forming the hollow instrument.	08-30-2012
20140017636	COMPOSITIONS FOR ENDODONTIC PROCEDURES - An adhesion promoter for endodontic sealant compositions for filling and sealing a root canal.	01-16-2014
20140178248	HEATING APPARATU WITH A DISINFECTION DEVICE - A heating apparatus for heating and sterilizing or disinfecting a material used in dental treatment, the heating apparatus comprising a heating compartment with a heating element for heating all or part of the material within the heating compartment; at least one holder for receiving and holding at least a part of the material used in dental treatment inside the heating compartment; and an disinfection device having a light source for sterilizing all or part of the material within the heating compartment.	06-26-2014
20140302454	ULTRASONIC TIP ASSEMBLY - A tip assembly for use with a dental tool, the tip assembly comprising a housing for attaching to the dental tool, at least one aspiration needle having a passageway extending at least partially through the aspiration needle, a substantial length of the aspiration needle, or at least from one end to the other end of the aspiration needle, the passageway providing a single continuous path to aspirate the irrigant and/or debris from the root canal cavity of the tooth, and at least one irrigation needle having a passageway extending at least partially through the irrigation needle, a substantial length of the irrigation needle, or at least from one end to the other end of the irrigation needle, the passageway provides a continuous flow path for delivering fluid/irrigant from a reservoir in communication with a proximal end of the irrigation needle to the distal end of the irrigation needle and into a root canal/coronal opening of a tooth.	10-09-2014
20140335475	COMPOSITIONS FOR ENDODONTIC INSTRUMENTS - The present invention is directed to a dental composition, and specifically to an improved composition for endodontic instruments useful for filling root canals or sealing.	11-13-2014

Kevin Wilkinson, Carrboro, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100035761	High-throughput rna structure analysis - The presently disclosed subject matter relates to technology and methods for analyzing the structure of RNA molecules. More particularly, the presently disclosed subject matter is directed to methods of, compositions for, and computer program products for RNA structure analysis through alkoxide-selective 2′-hydroxyl acylation analyzed by primer extension.	02-11-2010

Kim Stuart Wilkinson, Dexter, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120074729	Shutter System for Vehicle Grille - An apparatus for use with a vehicle grille may include a frame, a shutter, and a drive mechanism. The shutter may be connected to the frame and may be pivotable relative thereto between a first position and a second position. The shutter may include a pivot axis and an engagement member. The shutter may restrict airflow through a vehicle grille in the first position and allow airflow through the vehicle grille in the second position. The drive mechanism may drive the shutter between the first and second positions. The drive mechanism may include a drive shaft rotating relative to the frame and a drive member engaging the drive shaft and moving linearly relative to the frame. The drive member may include an arcuate slot slidably engaging the engagement member.	03-29-2012

Larry Wilkinson, Vicksburg, MS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110127358	Anti-piracy system and method - An anti-piracy system for a vessel produces a non-lethal all of water along the side of the vessel to wash away a pirate. A cylindrical cap has a top, a bottom edge, a hollow interior, and an outside surface. A slit is defined within the outside surface forming a partial opening within the cap from the interior to the outside surface. A threaded hose fitting is formed within the interior, wherein the cap can be secured to a fire suppression node on the vessel with the downward face positioned over a side of the vessel for forcibly dispersing water through the slit downward over the side of the vessel. The cap is positioned near the deck of the vessel, just over the side of the vessel such that upon activation of the tire suppression system the water is directed downward over the side of the vessel.	06-02-2011

Leslie Richard Wilkinson, Cave Junction, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110018070	NON-VOLATILE PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY CELL AND ARRAY FOR PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC ARRAY - A non-volatile programmable memory cell suitable for use in a programmable logic array includes a non-volatile MOS transistor of a first conductivity type in series with a volatile MOS transistor of a second conductivity type. The non-volatile MOS transistor may be a floating gate transistor, such as a flash transistor, or may be another type of non-volatile transistor such as a floating charge-trapping SONOS, MONOS transistor, or a nano-crystal transistor. A volatile MOS transistor, an inverter, or a buffer may be driven by coupling its gate or input to the common connection between the non-volatile MOS transistor and the volatile MOS transistor.	01-27-2011

Lisa Evelyn Wilkinson, West Palm Beach, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120037286	PROTECTIVE BIKE COVER - A bicycle cover and methods of using the same are disclosed. The body of the bicycle cover is two walls made of thin and flexible transparent, weather proof material and includes an opening in the bottom of the cover configured to receive and protect a bicycle. The bicycle cover can include a securing element that secures the bottom cover to further protect the bicycle from the elements. The bicycle cover can include reinforced openings to receive a lock allowing the bicycle to be locked to a rack. The bicycle cover is designed to specifically receive the components of a triathlon bicycle which include aerobars, electronic gear shifters and seat mounted water bottle cages while the bicycle is stored on various styles of racks in the transition area.	02-16-2012

Loran J. Wilkinson, Palm Bay, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120150349	HAPTIC INTERFACE HANDLE WITH FORCE-INDICATING TRIGGER MECHANISM - Method and system for telematic control of a slave device (	06-14-2012
20120150351	BALL JOINT HAVING A PASSAGEWAY FOR ROUTING A CABLE THERETHROUGH - A ball joint (	06-14-2012
20120185098	TELEMATIC INTERFACE WITH DIRECTIONAL TRANSLATION - Method and system for telematic control of a slave device. Displacement of a user interface control is sensed with respect to a control direction. A first directional translation is performed to convert data specifying the control direction to data specifying a slave direction. The slave direction will generally be different from the control direction and defines a direction that the slave device should move in response to the physical displacement of the user interface. A second directional translation is performed to convert data specifying haptic sensor data to a haptic feedback direction. The haptic feedback direction will generally be different from the sensed direction and can define a direction of force to be generated by at least one component of the user interface. The first and second directional translation are determined based on a point-of-view of an imaging sensor.	07-19-2012
20120239195	ROBOTIC GRASPING DEVICE WITH MULTI-FORCE SENSING AT BASE OF FINGERS - A robotic grasping device (	09-20-2012
20120283877	REMOTE CONTROL INTERFACE - Interface (	11-08-2012
20120294696	HAPTIC DEVICE FOR MANIPULATOR AND VEHICLE CONTROL - An interface (	11-22-2012
20130033053	HIGH-FORCE ROBOTIC GRIPPER - A robotic gripper (	02-07-2013
20140096621	FORCE AND TORQUE SENSORS - Force and torque sensors (	04-10-2014
20140222276	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING MOVEMENT OF UNMANNED VEHICLES - Control units (	08-07-2014
20150057803	TELEMATIC INTERFACE WITH DIRECTIONAL TRANSLATION - Method and system for telematic control of a slave device. Displacement of a user interface control is sensed with respect to a control direction. A first directional translation is performed to convert data specifying the control direction to data specifying a slave direction. The slave direction will generally be different from the control direction and defines a direction that the slave device should move in response to the physical displacement of the user interface. A second directional translation is performed to convert data specifying haptic sensor data to a haptic feedback direction. The haptic feedback direction will generally be different from the sensed direction and can define a direction of force to be generated by at least one component of the user interface. The first and second directional translation are determined based on a point-of-view of an imaging sensor.	02-26-2015

Maegan P. Wilkinson, Seattle, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120083720	REFERENCE SENSOR FOR CPR FEEDBACK DEVICE - Embodiments of the present concept are directed to medical devices for use by a rescuer who is caring for a patient and includes a bottom device for use with a top device to measure the depth of Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) chest compressions delivered to the chest of a patient. The top device is intended for placement on the chest of the patient and has a top mechanism that is moveable up and down as the chest compressions are delivered to the patient. The bottom device includes a generally elongate member having a handle at one end and a bottom mechanism near the opposite end. The elongate member is structured to be placed under the patient during delivery of CPR. The top mechanism and the bottom mechanism cooperate to generate a value for a net depth of the compressions of the patient chest with reference to each other.	04-05-2012
20120226204	PROGRAMMABLE CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) DETECTION DEVICE - Time after time studies find that often, even when administered by trained professionals, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) compression rates and depth are inadequate. Too week, shallow or too forceful compressions may contribute to suboptimal patient outcome. Several parameters are crucial for optimal and properly-administered CPR. Crucial parameters include proper hand positioning on the patient's chest, depth of compression of 4-5 cm, and compression rate of 100 compressions per minute. The crucial parameters are often affected by patient parameters, and relative to the patient, rescuer parameters, such as patient thoracic volume; weight; age; gender; and rescuer's, relative to the patient's, parameters, such as weight, height; physical form, etc. Proposed is an automated CPR feedback device with user programmable settings for assisting with real-time feedback and subsequently correcting rescuers patient customized CPR technique.	09-06-2012

Marcia D. Wilkinson, Dunedin, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090321465	METHOD OF AUTOMATICALLY FILLING PRESCRIPTIONS - A method of dispensing pills includes (a) inputting a request and (b) loading a cassette having a first pill type into position then (c) positioning a target container beneath that cassette. (d) The cassette is energized to drop one pill. (f) If a pill dropped and there are still more of the current pill to drop, the method continues at step d. (g) If a pill dropped and the number of the current pill has satisfied the request, the method ends. (h) If a pill dropped and a number of the current pill already dispensed type has not satisfied the request, the method continues with step d. (i) If no pill dropped, an operator is informed. (k) If the operator indicates the cassette is empty and another cassette has a same pill, the other cassette is moved to the target location and the method continues from step d.	12-31-2009

Mark Wilkinson, Huntington, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100155003	CYLINDRICAL BEARING FOR PRESSURE DIFFUSER AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A bearing cylinder for a screen assembly of a pressurized pulp diffuser, the bearing cylinder including: a plurality of segments of the bearing cylinder wherein the segments are arranged side-by-side to form the bearing cylinder; and each of said segments includes a first region formed of a hard material resistant to damage from sand and rocks, and a second region formed of a soft material that thermally expands and conforms to bearing surfaces opposite to the bearing cylinder.	06-24-2010

Mark Alan Wilkinson, Lincoln, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080272524	Metallurgical Lance with Annular Gas Flow Control - A method of controlling total jet pressure from the head of a metallurgical lance for introducing gas into a volume of metal in a vessel. The lance head has at least one ejector, which has a nozzle located in a bore of the lance head and has an annular gas passage between at least one nozzle and the wall of the bore. The method proceeds by adjusting the annular gas velocity from a first Mach number to a second mach number to effect change of the total jet pressure.	11-06-2008

Mathew Tyler Wilkinson, Pittsburgh, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100293076	Method and system for providing fitting and sizing recommendations - A method and system for displaying footwear information. The method and system utilize a database on a computer readable medium, the database including a plurality of footwear representations including various measurement parameters. A user inputs a selection of a reference footwear model. A footwear representation of the reference footwear model is loaded from the database along with footwear representations for a plurality of additional models of footwear. The footwear representation for the reference footwear model and the footwear representations for the additional models of footwear are compared to identify at least one of the additional models of footwear having similar measurement parameters as the reference footwear model. Additional models identified are presented to the user as a recommendation.	11-18-2010

Matt Wilkinson, Brownsburg, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100098528	TORQUE MONITORING APPARATUS - A torque monitoring apparatus is disclosed herein. The torque monitoring apparatus includes a hub extending along an axis of rotation between first and second opposite ends. The torque monitoring apparatus also includes a plurality of spokes positioned on the hub and extending radially outward from the hub to respective distal ends. The torque monitoring apparatus also includes a plurality of projections spaced from the plurality of spokes along the axis of rotation. Each of the plurality of projections extends radially outward from the hub to respective distal ends. The plurality of projections are thinner along the axis than the plurality of spokes.	04-22-2010

Michael J. Wilkinson, Warrington, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080223481	Fluid Dispensing System - A method and apparatus for supplying fluid wherein a product specific ticket, card, or order form is utilized which incorporates a bar code, notch or hole formed in the media thereof, a mark, a colored area, or a particular shape to designate the fluid type to be installed.	09-18-2008

Patrick Fitzgerald Wilkinson, Beavercreek, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110254259	BUSINESS FORM AND METHOD OF MAKING - A business form includes a paper carrier sheet having an upper surface and a lower surface, a barrier layer on an area of the upper surface of the paper carrier sheet, a silicone coating extending over the barrier layer, and a label assembly. The label assembly includes a label ply and a pressure sensitive adhesive coating. The label assembly is secured to the silicone coating and to the upper surface of the carrier sheet by the pressure sensitive adhesive. The label ply has a die cut through it that defines a label portion and a lip portion. The label portion is secured only to the silicone coating, and the lip portion is secured to both the silicone coating and to the upper surface of the carrier sheet. When the business form is printed with a printer, such as a laser printer, the form moves through the printer in an orientation in which the lip portion leads the label assembly. This results in the label portion being less likely to be removed from the carrier sheet inadvertently.	10-20-2011

Randall Wilkinson, Hayden, ID US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090035392	User-adjustable treatment methods, systems and compositions for treating acne - Methods, apparatus, systems and the like for treating acne vulgaris that improves treatment effectiveness and/or reduces bothersome side effects associated with the ingredients used. The present Methods, apparatus, systems, etc., also provide topical compositions of benzoyl peroxide and/or other anti-acne agents that are useful for treating acne vulgaris and may be used simultaneously or sequentially in a user-adjustable ratio of two or more such compositions, or other compositions as desired such as cleansers or lotions.	02-05-2009

Rex Carlton Wilkinson, Columbus, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090298427	System And Method For Processing Transactions Without Providing Account Information To A Payee - Processing financial transactions. without providing information associated with a financial account of a purchaser to the payee of the transaction. A financial institution (card issuer) holding the account can provide a financial account, such as a credit or debit card account to the purchaser (card holder). The card holder can set up a payment option corresponding to this account at a mobile gateway computing system. Instead of presenting the card to a merchant, the card holder can access a payment application executing on a mobile device to select the payment option and extract transaction information from a merchant point of sale. This transaction information can be transmitted to the mobile gateway computing system along with payment option information. The mobile gateway computing system can add account information for the payment option and send the information to the card issuer for approval.	12-03-2009

Stacey A. Wilkinson, Alma, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090166387	Bottom Pour Ladle and Method of Transferring Liquid Metal with Same - A bottom pour ladle device for transferring liquidus metal alloy from a crucible to a shot sleeve includes a bowl, snout, aperture, stopper, actuator, and stopper rod. The snout is disposed below the bowl and is configured to fit into the shot sleeve. A distal end of the snout is configured to reach a bottom portion of the shot sleeve. The aperture is at the distal end of the snout. The stopper is to close the aperture in response to being urged against the aperture. The actuator is to urge the stopper. The stopper rod is to connect the stopper to the actuator. The bowl, snout, and aperture are comprised of materials compatible with liquidus metal alloy.	07-02-2009

Thomas Wilkinson, Stuffield, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100233665	Daryll-eyes - A dance training aid ‘Daryll-eyes’, for general use is disclosed to be fabricated such that it rests on the head of the user. The frame is supported by the nose and ears. The device blocks the vision of the wearer in the downward direction.	09-16-2010

Thomas F. Wilkinson, Albuquerque, NM US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100200709	Device to facilitate filling a reusable bag, a conventional trash bag or a receptacle - A device to facilitate filling a reusable bag, a conventional trash bag or a receptacle. The device and bag or receptacle are used horizontally. The device comprises a funneled receiver, channel, stakes, and optionally four legs. The receiver is a scoop-like device having semi-frusto-conical cross-sections. The channel is a non-funneled extension of the receiver, having trapezoidal cross-sections. If a bag is used, the device facilitates filling the bag and it also holds open the bag. The optional four legs also hold open the body of the bag and, by contributing to the stability of the device, they allow the device to be smatter and lighter than otherwise. The device is normally placed on the ground, and inserted into either the bag or the receptacle. Leaves, grass clippings and other debris are raked or otherwise projected through the front of the receiver. The front of the receiver has a turned-over lip that facilitates fitting the bag and that also acts as a handle.	08-12-2010

Thomas W. Wilkinson, St. Johns, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090218705	METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROCESSING SILICONE HYDROGEL OPHTHALMIC LENSES FOR IMPROVED LENS TRANSFER - This invention includes methods and systems for processing silicone hydrogel ophthalmic lenses using aqueous solutions which contain dimethyl siloxane as as processing aids to facilitate lens transfer.	09-03-2009

Timothy Wilkinson, Portland, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090051062	METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR FABRICATING STRUCTURES - Methods and apparatus for fabricating structures, extrusion units, and structures fabricated using such methods and apparatus are disclosed. The apparatus may include a support configured for rotation about a central axis, a carriage that may move along the support when the support rotates about the central axis such that the carriage may move along a first spiral path about the central axis, and an extrusion unit that may be supported by the carriage and may move along a second spiral path as the carriage moves along the first spiral path. The extrusion units may be configured to extrude a strip of material through an extrusion die as the extrusion unit moves along a previously extruded strip of material such that the extruded strip may be fused onto the previously extruded strip as the extruded and previously extruded strips pass the extrusion die.	02-26-2009

Timothy J. Wilkinson, Jeannette, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080246204	Positioning Device for the Fabrication of Compressor Impellers - Disclosed is a multi-axis workpiece manipulator or positioning device (	10-09-2008

Todd Wilkinson, Goshen, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100269682	BOLT CARRIER FOR GAS OPERATED RIFLE - A gas operated autoloading firearm having an improved bolt carrier. The gas piston system may include a barrel defining a longitudinally-extending bullet pathway, a gas block defining a piston bore, a passageway fluidly connecting the bore with the bullet pathway for diverting combustion gas to the bore upon discharging the firearm, and a piston slidably disposed in the bore for reciprocating movement. The piston actuates a reciprocating bolt assembly including a bolt carrier slidably received in a receiver. The bolt carrier includes supporting and guiding surfaces configured to reduce receiver wear and bolt carrier drag.	10-28-2010
20140165438	MATCHED MUZZLE BRAKE-WEIGHT SYSTEM FOR FIREARMS - A matched muzzle brake and weight system mountable on a firearm barrel is disclosed. In certain embodiments, the muzzle brake and weight are configured to have the same predetermined weight and center of gravity so that the point of aim of the firearm remains substantially unchanged when a user deploys either the muzzle brake or weight. The system permits convenient interchangeability between the muzzle brake and weight without the need for re-sighting the firearm thereby maintaining accuracy. In some embodiments, the centers of gravity of the muzzle brake and weight are located at the same position with respect to a common reference point defined by the barrel. A method for using the system is also disclosed.	06-19-2014

Wiley James Wilkinson, Chanhassen, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080225925	System and Method for Non-Intrusive Thermal Monitor - Embodiments disclosed herein provide a non-intrusive thermal (NIT) monitor for sensing temperatures useful for semiconductor manufacturing applications. In some embodiments, a NIT monitor comprises a thermopile, a fluid housing with a fluid window, and an elongated member positioned between the thermopile and the fluid window for transmitting or reflecting infrared signals corresponding to a temperature of a fluid in the fluid housing. The fluid housing may have a cross-sectional profile to enable the manipulation of the fluid flow under the fluid window, enhancing the speed and accuracy of the temperature sampling. The elongated member, which may be hollow and coated with gold, may an extended piece of the fluid housing or a part of an optics housing. In some embodiments, the NIT monitor is connected to a main conditioning circuit board via a cable for processing the temperature measurements at a remote location.	09-18-2008

William T. Wilkinson, Media, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100267523	UNIVERSAL MULTIDIRECTIONAL EXERCISER FOR EXERCISING HAND, WRIST AND FOREARM IN MULTIPLE PLANES OF MOTION WITH ADJUSTABLE RESISTANCE - The present invention provides a multidirectional exerciser for hand, wrist and forearm comprising a handle having an axial opening through which a bolt extends. A spring means is around one end of the bolt disposed against an adjustment ring. A resistance knob is mounted on the adjustment ring. A pressure plate is mounted at the opposite end of the handle between the handle and the head of the bolt. At least one clutch disc is disposed against the pressure plate. A knob is mounted around the pressure plate and clutch disc, mounted for relative rotational movement with respect to the handle. The wrists and hands are exercised by holding the handle in one hand and the knob/grip member in the other hand, and repetitively twisting the handle and knob/grip member in opposite directions. A detachable grip member is mounted over said knob and the detachable grip member further comprises a gyro ring and a squeeze grip strengthener.	10-21-2010
20120201978	UNIVERSAL CONNECTABLE, COLLECTABLE OBJECT OR OBJECTS - The present invention provides a universal connectable collectable comprising two or more structures that are connectable to each other by the use of a universal connector. With a universal connector, the connectable collectable one can create an infinite number of structures by connecting various structures together. Since the universal connector can be provided on each structure, one can not only chose the two or more structures to connect but the structures can be connected at various places on each structure.	08-09-2012

W. Kenneth Wilkinson, Waynesboro, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110059314	Process and apparatus for preparing superior carbon fiber - A process for preparing a PANOX fiber comprising: obtaining an acrylonitrile copolymer, wherein the copolymer contains at least about 2% by weight itaconic acid comonomer; forming a spin dope from the copolymer; wet spinning the spin dope to obtain gelled filaments; contacting the gelled filaments with ammonia activator in an aqueous imbibation bath; bundling the gelled filaments to obtain a fiber; removing solvent from the fiber; drawing the fiber; densifying the fiber by heating the fiber up to about 400 degrees C. for a time of about 15 minutes in a rapid densification zone; and withdrawing a PANOX fiber from the densification zone.	03-10-2011