Williamson, US

Aaron Williamson, Cosby, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090166385	APPARATUS FOR AN ICE DISPENSER - In an embodiment of the present invention, a refrigerator with an ice dispenser is shown. The ice dispenser has a user dispense panel. The user dispense panel comprises a dispense control and an ice outlet. A ice storage compartment defines a first interior volume. An ice chute flow connects the ice storage compartment and the ice outlet. The chute comprises a first end in flow communication with the ice storage compartment and a second end in flow communication with the ice outlet. A member is configured between the first and second ends. The member comprises an interior volume in flow communication with the first and second ends. A flow axis is formed from the first end to the second end. The member has a restriction.	07-02-2009
20090249804	ICE HARVESTING MECHANISM - An ice harvester has an ice cube tray having at least two compartments for holding ice cubes; a rotating member used to remove ice cubes from the ice cube tray; at least two arms extending from the rotary member for removing ice cubes from the ice cube tray; a motor coupled to the rotary member for powering rotation of the member; and a divider wall formed in the ice cube tray extending vertically between the arms having an edge, wherein the arms are rotated toward the edge to remove ice cubes from said tray, and wherein the edge breaks a web formed between adjacent ice cubes in the tray during rotation of the arms. The arms can be offset from each other along a circumference of the sweeping member. The edge of the divider wall can have ramped portions to facilitate the breaking apart of the cubes to reduce required motor torque.	10-08-2009

Adam Williamson, Sevierville, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080310597	Radiation attenuation for a scanning device - A scanning device for providing a radiation scan to an article is disclosed. The scanning device includes a housing, a transport system and a radiation attenuation system. The housing has a entrance port and an exit port and encloses a radiation analysis unit. The transport system is configured to move the article from the entrance port, through the housing and to the exit port. The radiation attenuation system is supported at one of the entrance port and the exit port. The radiation attenuation system includes at least one substantially rigid panel rotatable relative to the housing and a counter balance coupled to the panel to at least partially offset the weight of the panel.	12-18-2008

Andrew Williamson, Knoxville, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080286873	Method and device for reducing positron emitting isotope labeled carbon dioxide to positron emitter isotope labeled carbon monoxide via metal oxide - A method and device for reducing positron emitter isotope labeled CO	11-20-2008

Andrew C. Williamson, Knoxville, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110044421	Target System for the Handling of a Cu-64 Solid, Liquid or Gasseous Target - The present invention provides a system and method for a system for accommodating a solid target in an accelerator. The system and method includes a target changer having at least one port for accommodating the solid target, an insert for receiving the solid target in the target changer, a piston for providing a vacuum and a cooling system for the solid target, a cylinder for displacing the piston in one of three positions; and a bracket for securing the insert, piston and cylinder to the target changer.	02-24-2011
20110044788	Solid Target System and Method for the Handling of a Cu-64 Target - The present invention provides a system and method for a system for accommodating a solid target in an accelerator. The system and method includes a target changer having at least one port for accommodating the solid target, an insert for receiving the solid target in the target changer, a piston for providing a vacuum and a cooling system for the solid target, a cylinder for displacing the piston in one of three positions; and a bracket for securing the insert, piston and cylinder to the target changer.	02-24-2011

Bruce Scott Williamson, Alpharetta, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080244853	CLEANERS FOR THE CONTROL AND REMOVAL OF ALLERGENS - Wet and dry wipes comprising additives for removing allergens from surfaces are disclosed. The wipe substrate comprises an additive capable and binding the allergen onto the substrate such that the allergen can be removed from the surface. Various allergens including animal and pet dander can be removed from numerous surfaces utilizing the wipes of the present invention. In some embodiments of the invention, the allergenicity of the allergen is also reduced. Suitable additives for immobilization onto the wipe substrate include lectins, proteases, and enzyme inhibitors.	10-09-2008

Carl Williamson, Battle Ground, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090038603	Pellet stove - A pellet stove is disclosed comprising a reverse flow heated air pathway defined by stove sections. In an illustrated embodiment, the space between upper and lower stove sections is open to provide a heating or oven area. The stove can be readily disassembled in part for easy portability.	02-12-2009

Carlton Williamson, Decatur, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080220892	Golf ball and club handle - A golf ball with an imbedded chip and a golf club grip that is capable of communication with the golf ball in order to provide certain information to the golfer, such as the height of the ball, how hard the ball was hit, the distance traveled, the spin and trajectory, and the angle it was hit at, along with other factors	09-11-2008
20080283774	ELECTRICALLY-CONTROLLED WINDOW TINTS - The present invention relates to a window-tinting device. The window-tinting device includes two sheets of glass. These sheets of glass form an airtight interchamber. Within the chamber there is mixture of chemicals. A variable inductor and a frequency oscillator are placed in series and are electrically connected to the interchamber. The frequency oscillator and the inductor are controlled remotely transmit various frequencies of radiation into the interchamber. The radiation ionizes the chemicals and transforms the chemicals into controllable visible light. The visible light may take on any number of colors, shapes and/or patterns.	11-20-2008

Chad D. Williamson, Maysville, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100224662	Detachable Collapsible Bicycle Basket - A collapsible detachable bicycle basket is constructed so as to be easily and readily mountable upon a luggage rack of a bicycle without the use of any threaded fasteners. To facilitate such mounting, the collapsible basket has a pair of spaced hooks attached to the top edge of one side of the basket and a resilient flexible connector in the form of a loop of bungee cord attached near the bottom of the same side of the basket. The hooks of the basket are receivable over a portion of the deck of the luggage rack and the loop of the bungee cord is attachable to a lower portion of the luggage rack to secure the basket to the luggage rack.	09-09-2010
20120006872	Detachable Collapsible Bicycle Basket - A collapsible detachable bicycle basket is constructed so as to be easily and readily mountable upon a luggage rack of a bicycle without the use of any threaded fasteners. To facilitate such mounting, the collapsible basket has a pair of spaced hooks attached to the top edge of one side of the basket and a resilient flexible connector in the form of a loop of bungee cord attached near the bottom of the same side of the basket. The hooks of the basket are receivable over a portion of the deck of the luggage rack and the loop of the bungee cord is attachable to a lower portion of the luggage rack to secure the basket to the luggage rack.	01-12-2012

Christopher Williamson, Winfield, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120180677	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PAD PRINTING WITH REMOVABLE PRE-FILLED INK CUP - A doctor assembly for a pad printing system includes a body and a doctor blade. The body has an outer surface and an opposite inner surface that defines a passageway through the body. The inner surface engages a removable pre-filled ink cup to secure the ink cup to the body. The inner surface directs ink from the ink cup through the passageway toward an ink-receiving surface of a cliché device. The doctor blade is coupled with the body and engages the cliché device. The doctor blade wipes the ink along the cliché device as the body laterally moves relative to the cliché device. The doctor blade is coupled with the body such that the doctor blade is laterally spaced apart from the inner surface of the body.	07-19-2012

Cory R. Williamson, Bozeman, MT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080211319	Systems and methods for electrical power supply - The present invention relates to systems and methods for providing an electrical power supply system that may be used in various environments including those that are prone to liquid spills, debris buildup, and accidental contact (by a human or animal such as a pet) and those environments with curves that require a flexible power supply system.	09-04-2008

Craig Williamson, Lyons, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100252012	RACKET TOY BALL LAUNCHER - A racket toy for launching a ball includes a handle and a rim connected to the handle. The rim defines a central opening. A drumhead material covers the central opening. An arm is connected to the rim and extends towards a center of the central opening. A ball holder cup is positioned on the arm and features a central aperture sized to receive and hold a projectile ball by friction in contact with a front side of the drumhead material. A launching ball attached to the rim by an elastic strap in proximity to a back side of the drumhead material so that said launching ball may be pulled away from the back side of the drumhead material so as place the elastic strap in tension. When the launching ball is released, it strikes the back side of the drumhead material which causes the front side of the drumhead material to launch the projectile ball positioned in the ball bolder cup. The drumhead material produces a sound when it is struck by the launching ball.	10-07-2010

Daniel A. Williamson, St. Paul, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100325917	ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR INCLUDING IMPROVED HEEL STRUCTURE - An article of footwear is provided and includes an upper structure having a heel portion and a forefoot portion and a plate attached to a bottom surface of the upper structure. A sole structure is attached to the plate and includes a first portion associated with the heel portion and a second portion associated with the forefoot portion. The first portion includes a wall formation having a continuous structure with a series of peaks disposed proximate to and in contact with the plate and a series of valleys cooperating with the peaks to define a plurality of pockets formed through the wall formation.	12-30-2010
20130125421	Article of Footwear with an Internal and External Midsole Structure - Articles of footwear having both interior and exterior midsole components may include: (a) an upper that at least in part defines an interior chamber; (b) an interior midsole component within the interior chamber, wherein, at a forefoot region, the interior midsole component includes a longitudinal flexion line and a plurality of transverse flexion lines; and (c) an exterior sole structure engaged with the upper. This exterior sole structure may include: (a) an exterior midsole component in a heel region of the article of footwear that does not extend under the forefoot region of the article of footwear and (b) an outsole component that extends under the forefoot region. If desired, the outsole component may extend under the exterior midsole component in the rearfoot region. The interior midsole component may include a plurality of pod elements separated from one another by the flexion lines.	05-23-2013
20130139410	Article Of Footwear With Insertable Lightweight Interior Midsole Structure - An article of footwear includes an upper that at least in part defines an interior chamber for receiving a foot; an insertable interior midsole component received within the interior chamber; and an exterior sole structure engaged with the upper, wherein the exterior sole structure includes: (a) an exterior midsole component and (b) optionally an outsole component that extends under the forefoot region, wherein the insertable interior midsole component is formed from a foam material comprising a reaction product of about 10 to about 100 phr hydrogenated or non-hydrogenated acrylonitrile butadiene copolymer, 0 to about 40 phr modified hydrogenated acrylonitrile butadiene copolymer, and 0 to about 90 phr alpha olefin copolymer, and at least one additive in an amount suitable to form the foam material; wherein the density of the foam material is less than 0.25 g/cm	06-06-2013

Daniel E. Williamson, Sherwood, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080208114	NEEDLE-FREE INJECTION DEVICES AND DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS THEREFOR - Needle-free injection devices and drug delivery systems are disclosed. The needle-free injection devices may include a drug delivery system, a power source, an activation system, and a disabling element. The drug delivery system may include a needle-free syringe and a drug storage system. The needle-free syringe may include a plunger slidably disposed within an injection chamber. The injection chamber may include an injection orifice, and the plunger may be configured to expel a volume of fluid from the injection chamber through the injection orifice. The drug storage system may include a storage chamber and an outlet. The drug storage system may be frangibly connected to the needle-free syringe with the outlet proximate to and fluidly connected with the injection orifice. The drug storage system may be configured to inject a fluid from the storage chamber through the outlet, through the injection orifice, and into the injection chamber.	08-28-2008
20090137948	NEEDLE-FREE INJECTION DEVICE WITH AUTO-DISABLE - Needle-free injection devices having a body, an actuation system, and a delivery system including a drive assembly and configured to receive a nozzle assembly. In some embodiments, the drive assembly includes a spring and a support member configured to restrict movement of the spring in a direction non-parallel to a central axis of the spring. In some embodiments, the drive assembly includes a transmission assembly configured to couple a drive source with the actuation system upon engagement of a nozzle assembly with the drive assembly. In some embodiments, the body is configured to acoustically seal an interface between the delivery system and the actuation system. In some embodiments, the body includes a gripping member selectively extendable from the body.	05-28-2009
20090137949	NEEDLE-FREE INJECTION DEVICE WITH NOZZLE AUTO-DISABLE - A nozzle assembly for a needle-free injection device. The nozzle assembly includes a nozzle body including an injectate chamber and one or more outlet orifices and a plunger configured to move through the injectate chamber toward the one or more outlet orifices. In some embodiments, the plunger includes a first portion and a second portion removably joined by a frangible region. In some embodiments, the plunger includes extensions configured to couple the plunger to a drive assembly of a needle-free injection device.	05-28-2009
20090247940	TRIGGERING MECHANISM FOR A NEEDLE-FREE INJECTOR - Needle-free hypodermic jet injection devices having an actuation system to effect an injection from a drug delivery system. The actuation system includes an injection force assembly adapted to transmit a driving force to the drug delivery system. The actuation system further includes a trigger assembly adapted to alter the actuation system between a plurality of configurations including a fired configuration in which the injection force assembly transmits a driving force to the drug delivery system. In some embodiments, the device has a recoil restriction system including a restriction member adapted to couple the recoil restriction system to the trigger assembly and a recoil member coupled to the injection force assembly and movable relative to the restriction member. The restriction member limits movement of the recoil member once the recoil member moves a predetermined distance relative to the restriction member.	10-01-2009
20100025503	NEEDLE-FREE INJECTION DEVICE WITH NOZZLE AUTO-DISABLE - A nozzle assembly for a needle-free injection device. The nozzle assembly includes a nozzle body including an injectate chamber and one or more outlet orifices and a plunger configured to move through the injectate chamber toward the one or more outlet orifices. In some embodiments, the plunger includes a first portion and a second portion removably joined by a frangible region. In some embodiments, the plunger includes extensions configured to couple the plunger to a drive assembly of a needle-free injection device.	02-04-2010
20100076374	INJECTION DEVICE PLUNGER AUTO-DISABLE - A nozzle assembly for a needle-free injection device. The nozzle assembly includes a nozzle body including an injectate chamber and one or more outlet orifices and a plunger configured to move through the injectate chamber toward the one or more outlet orifices. In some embodiments, the plunger includes a first portion and a second portion removably joined by a frangible region. In some embodiments, the plunger includes extensions configured to couple the plunger to a drive assembly of a needle-free injection device.	03-25-2010
20110315269	HIGH WORKLOAD INJECTION SYSTEM - A filling device for a needle-free injector system is provided that is adapted to sterilely deliver a predetermined amount of an injectate from a vial to a plurality of cartridges. The filling device normally includes a single-use fluid path disposed between the vial and a receiving cartridge. The fluid path may include a vial connector adapted to couple to a vial, a filler head, and a conduit connecting the vial connector and filler head. The filling device typically further includes a pump coupled to the fluid path and adapted to propel the injectate from the vial to the receiving cartridge, and a cartridge-advancing element. Activation of the cartridge-advancing element is adapted to sequentially advance empty cartridges into a position opposite the filler head. Also provided are disposable fluid path kits and methods of using the filling device.	12-29-2011
20110319860	INTRADERMAL INJECTION DEVICE - Embodiments herein relate to the field of injections, for instance needle-free injections, and more specifically, to methods and apparatus for spring-driven intramuscular and intradermal injections. Provided in some embodiments are needle-free injectors adapted to deliver intradermal injections, as well as vial adaptors that are adapted to function as spacers when used with a needle-free injection device.	12-29-2011
20130304017	PEFORMANCE OF NEEDLE-FREE INJECTION ACCORDING TO KNOWN RELATIONSHIPS - In various embodiments, an injector control system may be configured to control a needle-free injector to inject fluid injectate to a desired penetration depth. The injection control system may also be configured to receive injection performance data and use the injection performance data to make further adjustments to the needle-free injector. In various embodiments, the needle-free injector may be configured to be adjustable according to either an injection pressure and/or a nozzle orifice diameter in order to achieve injection at the desired penetration depth. In various embodiments, the needle-free injector may be configured to inject the fluid injectate according to a combined injection relationship that is both substantially linear between the adjusted pressure and the desired penetration depth and between the nozzle orifice diameter and the desired penetration depth. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.	11-14-2013

David E. Williamson, Redmond, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080282149	Automated Paragraph Layout - Methods and apparatus for calculating paragraph layout. A method begins with a first node in a paragraph and calculates an optimal line break scheme for paragraph layout that ended in the node. For every subsequent node in the paragraph, the method calculates an optimal line break scheme for paragraph layout that ends respectively in every subsequent node. Each optimal line break scheme is calculated by minimizing the total of a penalty value of a current line and all preceding penalties of all preceding lines. The preceding penalties of all preceding lines are defined by a previously calculated optimal line break scheme.	11-13-2008

David Lee Williamson, Greer, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100170217	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING A FLAME IN A FUEL NOZZLE OF A GAS TURBINE - A system may detect a flame about a fuel nozzle of a gas turbine. The gas turbine may have a compressor and a combustor. The system may include a first pressure sensor, a second pressure sensor, and a transducer. The first pressure sensor may detect a first pressure upstream of the fuel nozzle. The second pressure sensor may detect a second pressure downstream of the fuel nozzle. The transducer may be operable to detect a pressure difference between the first pressure sensor and the second pressure sensor.	07-08-2010

David M. Williamson, Hazlet, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100109860	Identifying Redundant Alarms by Determining Coefficients of Correlation Between Alarm Categories - Methods, systems, and computer-readable media for identifying potentially redundant alarms based on a statistical correlation calculated between categories of alarms are provided. Each alarm in a compilation of alarm history data is assigned to an alarm category. A coefficient of correlation is computed between each distinct pair of alarm categories that indicates the probability that an alarm assigned to the second category of the pair occurs coincidently within the alarm history data with an alarm assigned to the first category of the pair, given that an alarm assigned to the first category has occurred. Finally, a list of potentially redundant alarms is created consisting of pairs of alarm categories having a coefficient of correlation equal to or exceeding a threshold value.	05-06-2010

David R. Williamson, Duvall, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100281127	SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR SENDING COMPLETE RESPONSES TO TRUNCATED ELECTRONIC MAIL MESSAGES ON A MOBILE DEVICE - Implementations of systems and methods allow mobile users to send replies to, or to forward, truncated electronic mail messages, and yet still send the entire body of the original electronic mail message, without having to download the entire body of the mail message locally to the mobile device and then re-transmit the entire message from the mobile device.	11-04-2010
20110047126	USER-INPUT SCHEDULING OF SYNCHRONIZATION OPERATION ON A MOBILE DEVICE BASED ON USER ACTIVITY - Data is synchronized between a mobile device and a computing device over a wireless link. Synchronization operations are scheduled according to a synchronization schedule that is based on a current time of day. In one embodiment, the day can be divided into different time periods by the user. The user can also specify the frequency with which synchronization operations are to be performed during each specified period. Further, the user can specify an override schedule which overrides the ordinary synchronization schedule established by the user when override criteria are present. For instance, if the mobile device is roaming, the synchronization schedule will be dictated by the override schedule, which may sync much less often, or not until a specific user synchronization request has been received. The present invention can be embodied both as a method and as a apparatus. Also, the user interface associated with the present invention provides for user input to specify time periods during the day, synchronization frequency information, and an override schedule.	02-24-2011
20110264622	USER-INPUT SCHEDULING OF SYNCHRONIZATION OPERATION ON A MOBILE DEVICE BASED ON USER ACTIVITY - Data is synchronized between a mobile device and a computing device over a wireless link. Synchronization operations are scheduled according to a synchronization schedule that is based on a current time of day. In one embodiment, the day can be divided into different time periods by the user. The user can also specify the frequency with which synchronization operations are to be performed during each specified period. Further, the user can specify an override schedule which overrides the ordinary synchronization schedule established by the user when override criteria are present. For instance, if the mobile device is roaming, the synchronization schedule will be dictated by the override schedule, which may sync much less often, or not until a specific user synchronization request has been received. The present invention can be embodied both as a method and as a apparatus. Also, the user interface associated with the present invention provides for user input to specify time periods during the day, synchronization frequency information, and an override schedule.	10-27-2011
20120246344	USER-INPUT SCHEDULING OF SYNCHRONIZATION OPERATION ON A MOBILE DEVICE BASED ON USER ACTIVITY - Data is synchronized between a mobile device and a computing device over a wireless link. Synchronization operations are scheduled according to a synchronization schedule that is based on a current time of day. In one embodiment, the day can be divided into different time periods by the user. The user can also specify the frequency with which synchronization operations are to be performed during each specified period.	09-27-2012
20130290252	USER-INPUT SCHEDULING OF SYNCHRONIZATION OPERATION ON A MOBILE DEVICE BASED ON USER ACTIVITY - Data is synchronized between a mobile device and a computing device over a wireless link. Synchronization operations are scheduled according to a synchronization schedule that is based on a current time of day. In one embodiment, the day can be divided into different time periods by the user. The user can also specify the frequency with which synchronization operations are to be performed during each specified period.	10-31-2013

Elizabeth A. Williamson, Gainsville, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120093917	METNASE AND INTNASE INHIBITORS AND THEIR USE IN TREATING CANCER - This invention relates to novel cancer treatment compositions and associated therapeutic methods. More particularly, this invention relates in part to small chemical inhibitors of DNA repair proteins (Metnase) and to a therapeutic method that utilizes the inhibitors to increase the effectiveness of cancer treatment protocols.	04-19-2012
20150087886	NOVEL BIFUNCTIONAL METNASE/INTNASE INHIBITORS AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF TREATMENT OF CANCER - This invention relates to novel cancer treatment compositions and associated therapeutic methods. More particularly, this invention relates in part to small chemical bifunctional inhibitors of DNA replication and repair proteins Metnase and/or Intnase (also termed Gypsy Integrase, Gypsy Integrease-1, Gypsy Retransposon Integrase 1, or GIN-1) that simultaneously damage DNA, and to a therapeutic method that utilizes the inhibitors to increase the effectiveness of cancer treatment protocols, including radiation therapy.	03-26-2015

Fredel Williamson, Decatur, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080220892	Golf ball and club handle - A golf ball with an imbedded chip and a golf club grip that is capable of communication with the golf ball in order to provide certain information to the golfer, such as the height of the ball, how hard the ball was hit, the distance traveled, the spin and trajectory, and the angle it was hit at, along with other factors	09-11-2008
20080283774	ELECTRICALLY-CONTROLLED WINDOW TINTS - The present invention relates to a window-tinting device. The window-tinting device includes two sheets of glass. These sheets of glass form an airtight interchamber. Within the chamber there is mixture of chemicals. A variable inductor and a frequency oscillator are placed in series and are electrically connected to the interchamber. The frequency oscillator and the inductor are controlled remotely transmit various frequencies of radiation into the interchamber. The radiation ionizes the chemicals and transforms the chemicals into controllable visible light. The visible light may take on any number of colors, shapes and/or patterns.	11-20-2008

Frederick Williamson, Lugoff, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130162916	TV/DVD/Cable Monitor Shelf - The invention is a cantilevered shelf designed to be used with a flat screen television or computer monitor providing a location for the placement of auxiliary small electronic equipment such as a DVD player, cable converter box or game console. The vertical support for the horizontal shelf can be secured to the TV's wall mounting brackets, to the TV itself or to a wall near where the TV will be mounted.	06-27-2013

Gabrielle R. Williamson, Springboro, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120141962	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MATCHING A PATIENT WITH A MENTAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDER - Systems and methods to match a user to a mental health care provider. Answers to user and provider assessment questionnaires are used to generate a bond index score. The bond index score indicates the strength of a potential therapeutic bond formed between the user and the provider.	06-07-2012

Gerald F. Williamson, Laramie, WY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110030181	Multi-function casket system - A casket and burial system for human remains includes a casket fabricated from plastics and polymer composites, such as glass-fiber reinforced plastic. The casket includes a base member, a cover member fitting atop the base, and top and bottom closure panels having one or more ports for use in replacing the ambient atmosphere within the sealed casket with a selected gas or fluid such as nitrogen, or to inject a plastic foam into the free space remaining in the casket. The casket is preferably interred in a vertical attitude as that arrangement allows up to four caskets to fit within a standard grave plot.	02-10-2011
20130067705	Casket system - A casket and burial system for human remains includes a casket fabricated from plastics and polymer composites, such as glass-fiber reinforced plastic. The casket includes a base and a top member fitting atop the base. A transparent casket cover that is interchangeable with the casket top member is employed during the time that the human remains within the casket are made available for viewing.	03-21-2013

Glenn Thomas Williamson, Reno, NV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090065294	Engine silencing and vibration reduction system and method - A noise and vibration reduction system for an engine affixed to a body and a method for reducing vibrations in the body produced by that engine during operation. The present invention is particularly related to noise and vibration reduction in auxiliary power units installed on long-haul trucks and similar types of transportation vehicles. The primary noise and vibration reduction components of the present invention include an air intake silencer, a vibration tuner, and an engine speed limiter.	03-12-2009

James Williamson, Tuscaloosa, AL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120133848	AMOLED TELEVISION FRAME - A LED television mounting frame assembly comprising: a frame, where the frame holds an aluminum housing; a polyvision glass, where the polyvision glass is stored within the frame; a LED television screen stored within the frame one side of the polyvision glass and placed on a viewing side of the frame; an art piece, where the art piece is stored on the opposite side of the polyvision glass, wherein said art piece is visible when LED television screen is not in used and is revealed through the polyvision glass; a back cover, where the cover is placed upon a back side of the frame; and electronic control systems, where said control systems provide a means for controlling the viewing side of the frame.	05-31-2012

James T. Williamson, Urbana, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100158640	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING A METALLIC CONTAINER - A method of forming a metallic container includes the steps of providing body and lid portions, placing the body and lid portions together, keeping portions of the body and lid portions in contact with one another, and reciprocally rotating the lid portion with respect to the body portion, thereby generating frictional heat and forming a friction weld therebetween. An apparatus for attaching the lid and body portions of a metallic container includes a base to support the body, a support assembly to support a flange of the body, and a sonitrode for contacting a flange of the lid, wherein the flanges of the lid and body are held together between the support assembly and the sonitrode. A motor reciprocally rotates the sonitrode relative to the support assembly, thereby moving the flanges relative one another to generate frictional heat and create a friction weld therebetween.	06-24-2010
20100199484	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING A METALLIC CONTAINER - A method of forming a metallic container includes the steps of providing body and lid portions, placing the body and lid portions together, keeping portions of the body and lid portions in contact with one another, and reciprocally rotating the lid portion with respect to the body portion, thereby generating frictional heat and forming a friction weld therebetween. An apparatus for attaching the lid and body portions of a metallic container includes a base to support the body, a support assembly to support a flange of the body, and a sonitrode for contacting a flange of the lid, wherein the flanges of the lid and body are held together between the support assembly and the sonitrode. A motor reciprocally rotates the sonitrode relative to the support assembly, thereby moving the flanges relative one another to generate frictional heat and create a friction weld therebetween.	08-12-2010
20110014013	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING A METALLIC CONTAINER - A method of forming a metallic container by placing body and lid portions together, keeping parts of the body and lid portions in contact with one another, and vibrating the lid with respect to the body, thereby generating frictional heat to form a friction metallic weld therebetween. Apparatus for attaching the lid and body portions of the metallic container includes a body supporting base, an assembly to support a flange of the body, a sonotrode to contact a flange of the lid so that wherein the flanges of the lid and body are held together between the support assembly and the sonotrode. A motor vibrates the sonotrode relative to the support assembly to thereby move the flanges relative to one another generating sufficient frictional heat to create a friction metallic weld therebetween.	01-20-2011

James T. Williamson, West Liberty, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090277533	DEFOAMING SONOTRODE SYSTEM - A sonotrode specially adapted for defoaming liquids during container filing operations, has an upper body portion having a first diameter and having an upper face adapted to be mounted to a driving transducer, a middle body portion having a second diameter larger than the first diameter situated below the upper body portion, a generally conical portion situated between the upper body portion the middle body portion, and a transition portion situated between the middle body portion and a lower face adapted to be directed toward a liquid upper surface within a container, the lower face being generally rectangular.	11-12-2009

Jessica M. Williamson, Wilder, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130075676	COMPOSITE CRYSTAL COLLOIDAL ARRAY WITH PHOTOCHROMIC MEMBER - The invention includes a composite material for use in a security device including a radiation diffracting component that exhibits a first optical effect and a photochromic component that exhibits a second optical effect. The composite material is particularly suited for use in authenticating articles, such as currency.	03-28-2013

Jessica M. Williamson, Cincinnati, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120103211	METHOD OF IMAGING IN CRYSTALLINE COLLOIDAL ARRAYS - A method of printing an image that diffracts radiation is disclosed. The method includes assembling an ordered periodic array of particles on a substrate, wherein the array of particles diffracts radiation in a wavelength band dependent on viewing angle; printing an imaging composition onto a portion of the array in a configuration of an image; shifting the wavelength band of radiation diffracted and changing the refractive index by the printed portion of the array so that the printed portion diffracts radiation at a different wavelength band and reflectivity intensity from a remaining portion of the array; and fixing the printed portion of the array, such that the printed portion of the array diffracts radiation and exhibits the image.	05-03-2012

Joel L. Williamson, Georgetown, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080257651	LIFT TRUCK WITH PRODUCTIVITY ENHANCING PACKAGE INCLUDING VARIABLE TILT AND VERTICAL MASTING - Methods and apparatus contemplate a variable mast tilting feature that restricts mast tilt speeds and tilt ranges at a time when the forks are relatively high. Conversely, when the forks are low, no restrictions exist other than operating set-points. A High/Low switch on the mast determines when the forks are high or low. A tilt angle sensor (preferably a linear actuator on the tilt cylinder) determines the amount of mast tilt. A vertical masting feature automatically makes a mast substantially perpendicular to the ground. Activation of a vertical function change button, in combination with an activated tilt lever, causes the mast to upright itself (in either the forward or reverse directions of movement). Also, if the mast is relatively high, the speed of mast “uprighting” will be relatively slower than if the mast is relatively low. Hydraulic and electric circuit diagrams, to name a few, are also disclosed.	10-23-2008

John Williamson, Chicago, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120030230	Method and System for Gathering and Pseudo-Objectively Classifying Copyrightable Material to be Licensed Through a Provider Network - Disclosed is a method and system for gathering and pseudo-objectively classifying copyrightable material so as to facilitate identification of selected copyrightable material for licensing through a provider network. More particularly, disclosed is an end-to-end system and method that facilitates the licensing or sale of an author's copyrighted work(s) to third parties through a database of copyrighted works accessible to such users, such database being searchable based on certain predetermined criteria to allow the buyer/licensee to efficiently search for the desired genre or style of artwork for a given purpose. Also disclosed is a system and method of providing users with customized content lists (such as musical playlists, visual artwork lists, or textual copylists) based on subjective criteria that are objectivized using predetermined quality control guidelines.	02-02-2012

John Williamson, Morgan City, LA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100071140	FLUID FLOW SYSTEM BRIDGE WITH WALKWAY - A method for transferring fluids and personnel between a work vessel and an offshore marine platform includes the placement of an elongated self-supporting frame between the work vessel and the marine platform. A walkway is provided on the frame. Pipe racks are provided on the frame, one pipe rack on each side of the frame so that a pair of pipe racks are on opposing sides of the frame. Hand rails are mounted in between the walkway and each pipe rack. A fluid holding pan extends under the walkway and the flowlines. In this fashion, fluid that falls from either a pipe rack or a walkway to the pan can travel through a common drain or collection area.	03-25-2010

John R. Williamson, Bloomington, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100181787	Pet Waste Collection and Disposal Device - The Pet Waste Collection and Disposal Device is a single use Pet Waste Collection and Disposal Device comprising, a handle, and a flexible formed collector. The handle may be formed of any material sufficiently rigid to force the formed collector into the open position shown. The flexible formed collector may be fabricated of paper, plastic, or any other material of sufficient durability to withstand the stresses of opening, closing, and carriage. The user transitions The Pet Waste Collection and Disposal Device from the closed to the open state by grasping the handle and contacting the ground, or other surface, with the leading edge. Upon contacting the ground or other surface the forward motion imparted by the user causes the handle to pivot in an arc causing the flexible formed collector to open.	07-22-2010

John R. Williamson, Burnsville, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100315008	Storm Door and Entrance Door Hardware Illumination System - Certain people may at times find that life events cause absences from their residence. Due to the configuration of a residence entrance there are times of darkness when there is low or no ambient light to illuminate the entrance door hardware. Some people would not leave their porch light on for several hours. Some people may be uncomfortable with leaving the standard porch light on during their absence to avoid the expense of the utility power used by the lighting. A situation for the need to illuminate the hardware may include the unexpected prolonged time of being away from home. The present invention is a sustainable option to illuminate the storm door and exterior entrance door of a residence. This invention provides illumination of the doors hardware on demand.	12-16-2010

John R. Williamson, Jersey City, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080203172	CLEAR CONTACTLESS CARD - The present invention relates to a process for producing an transparent or translucent transaction card having multiple features, such as a holographic foil, integrated circuit chip, RFID circuitry, silver magnetic stripe with text on the magnetic stripe, opacity gradient, an invisible optically recognizable compound, a translucent signature field such that the RFID circuitry and signature on back of the card is visible from the front of the card and an active thru date on the front of the card. The invisible optically recognizable compound is an infrared ink and/or film, which can be detected by a sensor found in an ATM or card assembly line.	08-28-2008
20150073997	SECURING A TRANSACTION BETWEEN A TRANSPONDER AND A READER - A transponder-reader payment system includes a fob including a transponder, and a RFID reader for interrogating the transponder. The system may further include a personalization system for populating onto the fob and RFID reader identifying information and security and authentication keys which may be used during mutual authentication of the fob and the reader and for completing a transaction. In exemplary operation, the fob and RFID reader may be personalized, the fob may be presented to the RFID reader for interrogation, the fob and reader may engage in mutual authentication, and fob identifying information may be provided to the reader for transaction completion. In another exemplary embodiment, operation of the transponder-reader payment system may be controlled by an activation circuit. Further, the fob may be responsive to multiple interrogation signals.	03-12-2015

John Thomas Williamson, Columbia, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080284119	TRANSFORMABLE CART AND SEATING APPARATUS - A device that serves multiple purposes by being transformable between various states. In one state, the device operates as a cart such as is typical for transporting items to the beach for fishing or sunbathing. In another state, the device operates as a chair with a back to provide seating for a user. Finally, the device can also be adjusted to a storage state which decreases its size for easy storage. The device can be adjusted between the various states without having to use tools or without having to worry about storing, securing or keeping track of a bunch of lose parts. The device is particular well suited for fishing and can include fishing pole holders, a shade panel and cup holders.	11-20-2008

Joseph Bradley Williamson, Mercer Island, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090264948	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MAINTAINING A DEFIBRILLATOR BATTERY CHARGE AND OPTIONALLY COMMUNICATING - Defibrillator assemblies and methods to wirelessly transfer energy from an external source to a battery or other rechargeable power source within the defibrillator assembly. The transfer of energy may be through a non-contact interface on a defibrillator cradle or a docking station that mounts the defibrillator. The rate of energy transfer may be equal to the energy drain caused by self-discharge and automated self-testing. Accordingly, since the rate of energy transfer is lower than that required to run the defibrillator system continuously, several wireless methods of energy transfer may be used. In addition, the defibrillator assembly may communicate diagnostic and non-diagnostic data to the external source.	10-22-2009

Kirk D. Williamson, Orem, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080230941	Methods for applying images to resin materials - A process for printing an image on a surface of a resin member includes (a) providing a transfer medium with an image on one side of the transfer medium, (b) providing a liquid resin, (c) placing the one side of the transfer medium with the image and the liquid resin in contact with each other, and (d) partially curing the liquid resin to form the resin member while maintaining the image of the transfer medium in contact with an image side of the resin member. The process may include placing the liquid resin and/or the transfer medium in a mold for shaping the resin member during curing.	09-25-2008
20130228270	PROCESSES FOR PROVIDING IMAGES ON RESIN STRUCTURES - A process for printing an image on a surface of a resin member includes providing a transfer medium with an image on one side of the transfer medium, providing a liquid resin, placing the one side of the transfer medium with the image and the liquid resin in contact with each other, and partially curing the liquid resin to form the resin member while maintaining the image of the transfer medium in contact with an image side of the resin member. The process may include placing the liquid resin and/or the transfer medium in a mold for shaping the resin member during curing.	09-05-2013
20130330500	RESIN PANELS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING RESIN PANELS - A process is described for making a resin panel having a grid support backing, comprising (a) applying a layer of liquid gelcoat or first resin to a surface of a mold and allowing the gelcoat or first resin to harden as a surface layer, (b) applying a layer of liquid second resin to a surface of the surface layer, (c) affixing a support grid on top of the layer of liquid second resin, (d) curing the liquid second resin at ambient temperature and pressure, so that the support grid is integral with the cured layer of resin to form a resin panel, and (e) removing the resin panel from the mold. A process is described for making a patterned resin panel, comprising (a) applying a layer of liquid resin to a surface of a mold, (b) applying a medium with the pattern printed on one side to the layer of liquid resin, with a side of the medium having the pattern being in contact with the liquid resin, (c) curing the layer of liquid resin at ambient temperature and pressure, to transfer the pattern from the medium to the layer of liquid resin, and (d) removing the medium from the cured resin.	12-12-2013
20140313269	IMAGE BEARING RESIN MEMBERS - Resin members that carry images include a topcoat defining a front surface of the resin member and a substrate defining a body of the resin member. An image is carried internally within the resin member, between the front surface and a rear surface of the body. At least portions of the topcoat and the substrate are integral, with no discernible boundaries existing therebetween. The front surface of the resin member may have a texture defined by a surface on which the topcoat is formed.	10-23-2014

Larry Alan Williamson, Lake Mary, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090238096	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DYNAMICALLY UPDATING AND COMMUNICATING WITHIN FLEXIBLE NETWORKS - A software-based application dynamically updates user lists and enables communication between various network communication devices within a wireless network. The software-based application automatically builds and maintains a list of available users associated with the network communication devices in real-time, without reliance on a centralized server for authentication. Various types of communication, between network communication devices of the wireless network including text-based messaging, audio and video communication and file transfer are performed.	09-24-2009
20130121326	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DYNAMICALLY UPDATING AND COMMUNICATING WITHIN FLEXIBLE NETWORKS - A software-based application dynamically updates user lists and enables communication between various network communication devices within a wireless network. The software-based application automatically builds and maintains a list of available users associated with the network communication devices in real-time, without reliance on a centralized server for authentication. Various types of communication, between network communication devices of the wireless network including text-based messaging, audio and video communication and file transfer are performed.	05-16-2013

Lawrence Otis Williamson, Simpsonville, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130190979	TIRE AIR PRESSURE OPTIMIZATION SYSTEM FOR IMPROVING TREAD WEAR - A system is provided for automatically adjusting the air pressure of a tire based on variations in loading to improve tread wear. For a particular loading of the tire, the system provides for the determination of a preferred air pressure setting designed to minimize tread wear. This preferred air pressure, P	07-25-2013

Leah Williamson, Washington, DC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100030613	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GRAPHIC DESIGN AND MEDIA REQUEST AND FULFILLMENT - A method and system for purchasing a package containing art which includes selecting a package that includes a custom graphic design element from a group of available packages, purchasing the package selected, submitting specifications for the custom graphic design element, queuing the custom art for creation, utilizing the specifications to create the custom art, and storing the custom art in a digital asset management repository.	02-04-2010

Leonard Williamson, Cincinnati, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090098260	Dehydrated Potato Flakes - Dehydrated potato flakes prepared from potato slices, slivers and/or nubbins suitable for use in dough compositions used to make fabricated products. The dehydrated flakes are prepared such that the physical properties in the flake are controlled during processing. The resulting flakes can be used to prepare a more cohesive, non-adhesive, machineable dough.	04-16-2009

Mark A. Williamson, Naperville, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110180409	HIGH -THROUGHPUT ELECTROREFINER FOR RECOVERY OF U AND U/TRU PRODUCT FROM SPENT FUEL - The present invention provides a method of simultaneously removing uranium and transuranics from metallic nuclear fuel in an electrorefiner. In the method, a potential difference is established between the anode basket and solid cathode of the electrorefiner, thereby creating a diffusion layer of uranium and transuranic ions at the solid cathode, a first current density at the anode basket, and a second current density at the solid cathode. The ratio of anode basket area to solid cathode area that is selected based on the total concentration of uranium and transuranic metals in a molten halide electrolyte in the refiner and the effective thickness of the diffusion layer at the solid cathode, such that the established first and second current densities result in both codeposition of uranium and transuranic metals on the solid cathode and oxidation of the metallic nuclear fuel in the anode basket. Deposited material on the solid cathode is removed, and the first current density at the anode basket is maintained to prevent substantial oxidation of the anode basket during operation of the electrorefiner.	07-28-2011
20120160666	ELECTROLYTIC OXIDE REDUCTION SYSTEM - An electrolytic oxide reduction system according to a non-limiting embodiment of the present invention may include a plurality of anode assemblies, a plurality of cathode assemblies, and a lift system configured to engage the anode and cathode assemblies. The cathode assemblies may be alternately arranged with the anode assemblies such that each cathode assembly is flanked by two anode assemblies. The lift system may be configured to selectively engage the anode and cathode assemblies so as to allow the simultaneous lifting of any combination of the anode and cathode assemblies (whether adjacent or non-adjacent).	06-28-2012
20120160668	ANODE SHROUD FOR OFF-GAS CAPTURE AND REMOVAL FROM ELECTROLYTIC OXIDE REDUCTION SYSTEM - An electrolytic oxide reduction system according to a non-limiting embodiment of the present invention may include a plurality of anode assemblies and an anode shroud for each of the anode assemblies. The anode shroud may be used to dilute, cool, and/or remove off-gas from the electrolytic oxide reduction system. The anode shroud may include a body portion having a tapered upper section that includes an apex. The body portion may have an inner wall that defines an off-gas collection cavity. A chimney structure may extend from the apex of the upper section and be connected to the off-gas collection cavity of the body portion. The chimney structure may include an inner tube within an outer tube. Accordingly, a sweep gas/cooling gas may be supplied down the annular space between the inner and outer tubes, while the off-gas may be removed through an exit path defined by the inner tube.	06-28-2012
20120160700	MODULAR CATHODE ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL REDUCTION - Modular cathode assemblies are useable in electrolytic reduction systems and include a basket through which fluid electrolyte may pass and exchange charge with a material to be reduced in the basket. The basket can be divided into upper and lower sections to provide entry for the material. Example embodiment cathode assemblies may have any shape to permit modular placement at any position in reduction systems. Modular cathode assemblies include a cathode plate in the basket, to which unique and opposite electrical power may be supplied. Example embodiment modular cathode assemblies may have standardized electrical connectors. Modular cathode assemblies may be supported by a top plate of an electrolytic reduction system. Electrolytic oxide reduction systems are operated by positioning modular cathode and anode assemblies at desired positions, placing a material in the basket, and charging the modular assemblies to reduce the metal oxide.	06-28-2012
20120160703	ANODE-CATHODE POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL REDUCTION - Power distribution systems are useable in electrolytic reduction systems and include several cathode and anode assembly electrical contacts that permit flexible modular assembly numbers and placement in standardized connection configurations. Electrical contacts may be arranged at any position where assembly contact is desired. Electrical power may be provided via power cables attached to seating assemblies of the electrical contacts. Cathode and anode assembly electrical contacts may provide electrical power at any desired levels. Pairs of anode and cathode assembly electrical contacts may provide equal and opposite electrical power; different cathode assembly electrical contacts may provide different levels of electrical power to a same or different modular cathode assembly. Electrical systems may be used with an electrolyte container into which the modular cathode and anode assemblies extend and are supported above, with the modular cathode and anode assemblies mechanically and electrically connecting to the respective contacts in power distribution systems.	06-28-2012
20120160704	MODULAR ANODE ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL REDUCTION - Modular anode assemblies are used in electrolytic oxide reduction systems for scalable reduced metal production via electrolysis. Assemblies include a channel frame connected to several anode rods extending into an electrolyte. An electrical system powers the rods while being insulated from the channel frame. A cooling system removes heat from anode rods and the electrical system. An anode guard attaches to the channel frame to prevent accidental electrocution or damage during handling or repositioning. Each anode rod may be divided into upper and lower sections to permit easy repair and swapping out of lower sections. The modular assemblies may have standardized components to permit placement at multiple points within a reducing system. Example methods may operate an electrolytic oxide reduction system by positioning the modular anode assemblies in the reduction system and applying electrical power to the plurality of anode assemblies.	06-28-2012
20130160797	CATHODE SCRAPER SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME FOR REMOVING URANIUM - Embodiments include a cathode scraper system and/or method of using the same for removing uranium. The cathode scraper system includes a plurality of cathode assemblies. Each cathode assembly includes a plurality of cathode rods. The cathode scraper system also includes a cathode scraper assembly configured to remove purified uranium deposited on the plurality of cathode rods. The cathode scraper assembly includes a plurality of scrapers arranged in a lattice, and each scraper of the plurality of scrapers is arranged to correspond to a different cathode rod.	06-27-2013
20130161091	Bus Bar Electrical Feedthrough For Electrorefiner System - A bus bar electrical feedthrough for an electrorefiner system may include a retaining plate, electrical isolator, and/or contact block. The retaining plate may include a central opening. The electrical isolator may include a top portion, a base portion, and a slot extending through the top and base portions. The top portion of the electrical isolator may be configured to extend through the central opening of the retaining plate. The contact block may include an upper section, a lower section, and a ridge separating the upper and lower sections. The upper section of the contact block may be configured to extend through the slot of the electrical isolator and the central opening of the retaining plate. Accordingly, relatively high electrical currents may be transferred into a glovebox or hot-cell facility at a relatively low cost and higher amperage capacity without sacrificing atmosphere integrity.	06-27-2013
20130161160	Continuous Recovery System For Electrorefiner System - A continuous recovery system for an electrorefiner system may include a trough having a ridge portion and a furrow portion. The furrow portion may include a first section and a second section. An inlet and exit pipe may be connected to the trough. The inlet pipe may include an outlet opening that opens up to the first section of the furrow portion of the trough. The exit pipe may include an entrance opening that opens up to the second section of the furrow portion of the trough. A chain may extend through the inlet and exit pipes and along the furrow portion of the trough. The chain may be in a continuous loop form. A plurality of flights may be secured to the chain. Accordingly, the desired product may be continuously harvested from the electrorefiner system without having to halt the electrical power and/or remove the cathode and anode assemblies.	06-27-2013
20130161186	Electrorefiner System For Recovering Purified Metal From Impure Nuclear Feed Material - An electrorefiner system according to a non-limiting embodiment of the present invention may include a vessel configured to maintain a molten salt electrolyte and configured to receive a plurality of alternately arranged cathode and anode assemblies. The anode assemblies are configured to hold an impure nuclear feed material. Upon application of the power system, the impure nuclear feed material is anodically dissolved and a purified metal is deposited on the cathode rods of the cathode assemblies. A scraper is configured to dislodge the purified metal deposited on the cathode rods. A conveyor system is disposed at a bottom of the vessel and configured to remove the dislodged purified metal from the vessel.	06-27-2013
20130161198	CATHODE POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME FOR POWER DISTRIBUTION - Embodiments include a cathode power distribution system and/or method of using the same for power distribution. The cathode power distribution system includes a plurality of cathode assemblies. Each cathode assembly of the plurality of cathode assemblies includes a plurality of cathode rods. The system also includes a plurality of bus bars configured to distribute current to each of the plurality of cathode assemblies. The plurality of bus bars include a first bus bar configured to distribute the current to first ends of the plurality of cathode assemblies and a second bus bar configured to distribute the current to second ends of the plurality of cathode assemblies.	06-27-2013

Mark E. Williamson, Wonder Lake, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100154909	MULTIRATE TUBING FLOW CONTROL VALVE - A flow control valve includes a stem extending into an interior bore defined by a wall of a flow control member of the valve, the stem and the wall defining therebetween a cylindrical space allowing fluid communication between apertures formed in differing planes of the flow control member.	06-24-2010
20140078854	Syringe Storage Tray - A storage system is provided. The system may include a tray having at least one recess in which at least one syringe is disposed, the syringe including a barrel with first and second barrel ends, and a stopper fixedly disposed between the first and second barrel ends. A tool attached to the stopper through the second barrel end, the tool having a first end attached to the stopper and a second end attached to or abutting the barrel or a surface of the recess, the first end being selectively adjustable relative to the second end to vary the distance between the first and second ends of the tool. In addition or in the alternative to the tool, the system may include a motion generator attached externally to the syringe, the motion generator being one of at least a vibration generator and a rotating frame.	03-20-2014

Mary L. Williamson, Seattle, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090210398	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPLEX DOCUMENT DRAFTING USING AN AUTHENTICATED OUTLINE TABLE - A system and method for complex document drafting using an authenticated outline table is provided. A collection of outlines, user authorization lists, and preference lists are maintained. Identification information is received from a user. One of the user authorization lists and one of the preference lists are selected based on the identification information received. The outlines are compared to the user authorization list and those outlines for which the user is not authorized are filtered from use. The outlines are compared to the preference list and those outlines not preferred by the user are filtered from use. The non-filtered outlines are displayed to the user and at least one of the non-filtered outlines is selected based on a request from the user. The selected non-filtered outline is provided to the user in a document.	08-20-2009
20120240024	System And Method For Drafting Documents Using An Outline Table - A system and method for drafting documents using an outline table is provided. A database of outlines is maintained. Each outline includes an organizational framework into which document clauses are inserted to form a document. A request for one or more of the outlines is received from a user. The outlines are filtered by removing those outlines that the user is not authorized to access. The outlines are further filtered by removing those outlines that are not preferred by the user. The remaining outlines, not removed, are presented to the user. Input from the user regarding the presented outlines is received. At least one of the presented outlines associated with the user input is selected. The selected outline is populated with predefined values.	09-20-2012

Michael Williamson, Frederica, DE US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110094912	Package with Divider to Separate Contents, and Method of Filing the Package at High Speed - The present disclosure provides a divider for packaging applications. The divider can separate products in the package into a plurality of groups, and can also contain relevant information about the products, as is required in the case of packaging tampons. The present disclosure also provides a method of packaging a plurality of products, using the divider.	04-28-2011

Naomi M. Williamson, Fridley, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110178814	APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MEDICAL TESTING - Apparatus and methods for practicing telemedicine in the form of software systems acting over a network and kits containing laboratory supplies and equipment to organize the laboratory operations and interpret the results of molecular diagnostic testing are disclosed. At least two computers in communication over the Internet or other network are used, a remote computer located at a remote site and a central server located at a central site. The remote site may be geographically distant from the central site. A specimen is procured from a patient proximate to the remote site. Laboratory operations are conducted on the specimen at the remote site. The laboratory data resulting from the laboratory operations is interpreted by an expert reviewer who may be located at the central site, and a report is then transmitted back to the remote site.	07-21-2011

Pat Williamson, Morgan City, LA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110186523	Method and Apparatus for Removing Metallic Matter From an Oil Well Circulating Completion Fluid Stream - A method and apparatus for removing metallic material from a circulating well fluid stream provides a treatment vessel that is divided into first and second sections. Each of the sections includes a magnetic field that can be in the form of one or more magnets. In one embodiment, multiple magnets are provided in each of the sections. Manifolds attach to an influent and to an effluent of the treatment vessel. Each manifold enables selective transfer of fluid to either of the selected sections. Similarly, discharge of circulating fluid can be from either of the sections via a discharge manifold. The treatment vessel enables continuous treatment by valving fluid flow so that only one section need be used at a time in order that the other section could be serviced for removing collected metallic material from the magnetic field or from the magnets.	08-04-2011
20150041401	Method and Apparatus for Removing Metallic Matter from an Oil Well Circulating Completion Fluid Stream - A method and apparatus for removing metallic material from a circulating well fluid stream provides a treatment vessel that is divided into first and second sections. Each of the sections includes a magnetic field that can be in the form of one or more magnets. In one embodiment, multiple magnets are provided in each of the sections. Manifolds attach to an influent and to an effluent of the treatment vessel. Each manifold enables selective transfer of fluid to either of the selected sections. Similarly, discharge of circulating fluid can be from either of the sections via a discharge manifold. The treatment vessel enables continuous treatment by valving fluid flow so that only one section need be used at a time in order that the other section could be serviced for removing collected metallic material from the magnetic field or from the magnets.	02-12-2015

Paul Williamson, Providence, RI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110267661	BOOK SCANNING DEVICE - An apparatus for scanning pages of bound materials is disclosed. The apparatus includes a base with a platform configured to support bound materials laid open. A depressor with a complimentary surface is provided to depress pages of the bound material flat against the platform of the base. The depressor has a transparent portion allowing the pages of the bound material to be viewed therethrough. The depressor is removable from the base. A camera assembly is connected to and supported over the depressor. At least one camera attached to the camera assembly and aimed towards the transparent portion of the depressor. The camera is configured to capture a digital image of at least one page of the bound material through the transparent portion of the depressor when the depressor is placed over a bound material that is laid open in the platform of the base.	11-03-2011

Paul C. Williamson, Providence, RI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130094131	CASE FOR A TABLET COMPUTER - A case for a tablet computer is disclosed. The case includes an upper portion having a body portion configured and arranged to secure a tablet computer therein. The body portion has a rim defining an opening into the body portion to access a touch screen of the tablet computer. The case further includes a lower portion and a double hinge connecting the lower portion to the upper portion. A plurality of music controls is located on the lower portion that are configured and arranged to provide control inputs to the tablet computer.	04-18-2013
20130330964	CONNECTOR CABLE STOWAGE SYSTEM FOR HANDHELD AND MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE ACCESSORIES - A connector cable stowage system for an accessory device for a handheld computing device is disclosed. The accessory device has a housing. The stowage system includes a connector cable that has a head with a connector and a cable. The connector is adapted for electrical connection to a handheld computing device. The cable is electrically connected to an accessory device. A head receptacle is molded in the housing of the accessory device. The head receptacle is configured to receive the head of the connector cable therein.	12-12-2013
20140014487	BUTTON MATRIX AND METHOD OF MOLDING THEREOF - A button matrix is disclosed. The button matrix includes a base portion. A button body extends from the base and is formed from a translucent material. A button top formed from an opaque material is connected to the button body.	01-16-2014

Randal S. Williamson, Lexington, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120120164	FLUID CONTAINER HAVING LATCHING INTERFACE FOR MICRO-FLUID APPLICATIONS - A consumable supply item for an imaging device holds an initial or refillable volume of fluid. Users orient a housing to deplete the fluid in a direction of gravity toward a bottom surface of the interior en route to an exit port. The imaging device has a rotating latch to keep in place the supply item during use	05-17-2012
20120120165	FLUID CONTAINER HAVING FLUID INTERFACE FOR MICRO-FLUID APPLICATIONS - A consumable supply item for an imaging device holds an initial or refillable volume of ink. Users orient a housing to deplete the ink in a direction of gravity toward a bottom of the interior. The imaging device has a rotating latch. The latch mates with a top of the supply item to keep in place the supply item. Fluid exit and air venting ports reside on a side of the housing that gets inserted first into a container slot of the imaging device. A space separates the ports so a biasing member can push against the housing to assist in ejecting the supply item upon users activating the latch. The ports are separated a maximum distance to facilitate the ejection, while the exit port remains near a bottom to minimize stranding ink. Further embodiments note arrangements, distances and consumer features, to name a few.	05-17-2012

Randal S. Williamson, Georgetown, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130222474	VARIABLE FORCE WIPER FOR MAINTENANCE STATION OF IMAGING DEVICE - A wiper for a maintenance station of an imaging device includes a foundational body and a flexible blade. The body rigidly attaches to the maintenance station. The blade attaches to the body. The blade scrapes fluid and debris from a printhead during use. The blade comprises a flexible material having terminal sections intervened by a central section. Each terminal section connects to the body with a thicker expanse of flexible material, whereas the central section connects to the body with a thinner expanse. The connection provides the terminal sections with a higher wiping force and a shorter effective beam length for wiping an encapsulant of the printhead and gives while the central section a lower wiping force and a longer effective beam length for wiping a nozzle plate of the printhead. The embodiments note curved surfaces with variable radiuses where the expanses of flexible material connect to the body.	08-29-2013

Randal Scott Williamson, Georgetown, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130343938	PERISTALTIC PUMP FOR IMAGING APPARATUS - A pump for pumping fluid using peristaltic compression. The pump includes a rotor and a roller. The rotor includes a first cam that extends along a circumferential direction relative to the rotor. The first cam has first and second dwells. The roller is movable relative to the rotor between the first dwell and the second dwell of the first cam as the rotor rotates in a first direction and a second direction. The rotor includes a second cam extending radially from its shaft for engaging the roller. Contact between the second cam and the roller increases frictional resistance between the rotor and the roller as the roller translates between the first and second dwells of the first cam such that the roller transitions between the first and second dwells without slipping.	12-26-2013
20140356016	Toner Cartridge having a Shutter with Bypassing Actuation - A toner cartridge according to one example embodiment includes an outlet port positioned on the front of a housing for transferring toner from a reservoir to a developer unit. The toner cartridge includes an engagement member having a first engagement surface and a second engagement surface. The first engagement surface is positioned proximate the rear of the housing to receive an actuation force from an actuation feature of an image forming device. The second engagement surface is positioned proximate the front of the housing below the outlet port to engage a shutter on an inlet port of the developer unit. The engagement member is movable from a first position to a second position upon receiving the actuation force. As the engagement member moves from the first position to the second position, the second engagement surface protrudes from the front of the housing to engage the shutter of the developer unit.	12-04-2014

Randal Scott Williamson, Lexington, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110012945	FLUID HEIGHT BACKPRESSURE DEVICE IN A SYSTEM FOR SUPPLYING FLUID TO A PRINTHEAD - A fluid height backpressure system includes a printhead, a fluid supply tank, a backpressure device, and an air removal device. The backpressure device responsible for supplying system backpressure includes at least one tower disposed in an upright position and having a plurality of walls defining first and second chambers for respectively communicating with the ink supply tank and a fluid supply reservoir of the printhead. The air removal device provides additional back pressure in the second chamber, allows backpressure in the system to be maintained even with an empty fluid supply tank, and also supply of ink to the fluid supply reservoir of the printhead substantially without air bubbles being introduced therein. Also, ink sensors are utilized for sensing out-of-ink/ink-low conditions and also to help establish and continue the operation of the backpressure device.	01-20-2011
20110012946	FLUID HEIGHT BACKPRESSURE DEVICE IN A SYSTEM FOR SUPPLYING FLUID TO A PRINTHEAD - A fluid height backpressure system includes a printhead, a fluid supply tank, a backpressure device, and an air removal device. The backpressure device responsible for supplying system backpressure includes at least one tower disposed in an upright position and having a plurality of walls defining first and second chambers for respectively communicating with the ink supply tank and a fluid supply reservoir of the printhead. The air removal device provides additional backpressure in the second chamber, allows backpressure in the system to be maintained even with an empty fluid supply tank, and also supply of ink to the fluid supply reservoir of the printhead substantially without air bubbles being introduced therein. Also, ink sensors are utilized for sensing different levels of ink in the ink supply tank and out-of-ink/ink-low conditions in the backpressure device and also to help establish and continue the operation of the backpressure device.	01-20-2011
20110012964	FLUID HEIGHT BACKPRESSURE SYSTEM FOR SUPPLYING FLUID TO A PRINTHEAD AND BACKPRESSURE DEVICE USED THEREIN - A fluid height backpressure system includes a printhead, a fluid supply tank, a backpressure device, and an air removal device. The backpressure device responsible for supplying system backpressure includes a tower disposed in an upright position and having a plurality of walls defining first and second chambers for respectively communicating with the ink supply tank and a fluid supply reservoir of the printhead. The air removal device provides additional backpressure in the second chamber, allows backpressure in the system to be maintained even with an empty fluid supply tank, and also supply of ink to the fluid supply reservoir of the printhead substantially without air bubbles being introduced therein Also, ink sensors are utilized for sensing out-of-ink/ink-low conditions and also to help establish and continue the operation of the backpressure device.	01-20-2011

Richard A. Williamson, Rochester, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120240869	CONDENSING GAS APPLIANCE AND CONDENSATE TRAP THEREFOR - A condensing fuel-fired appliance has a condensate trap that includes a trap body; a float; a flue gas inlet port for the introduction of flue gas into the interior region of the trap body; a condensate outlet port for the discharge of condensate from the interior region; and a flue gas outlet port for the discharge of flue gas from the interior region of the trap body. The float is configured to move in response to condensate collected in the interior region of the trap body to a position to substantially block the discharge of flue gas from the interior region through the flue gas outlet port. The float is also configured to move to a position to substantially block the discharge of flue gas from the interior region through the condensate outlet port when there is little or no condensate in the interior region of the trap body.	09-27-2012
20130118608	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRAPPING AND NEUTRALIZING CONDENSATE IN A CONDENSING GAS APPLIANCE - A drain system is configured to collect condensate from flue gas generated by a condensing fuel-fired appliance. The drain system includes a drain body defining an inlet positioned to receive condensate in the drain body, a drain opening positioned to deliver condensate from the drain body, a passage extending between the inlet and the drain opening, and a seat surface disposed within the passage. A float moves within the passage of the drain body at a location between the inlet of the drain body and the seat surface of the drain body. The float moves to a position contacting the seat surface defined by the drain body to block the flow of flue gas through the passage of the drain body when there is little or no condensate in the passage. A neutralizing agent is positioned along the passage of the drain body for contact with condensate in the passage.	05-16-2013

Richard E. Williamson, Chanhassen, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080283090	Process for treatment of substrates with water vapor or steam - A method of treating a substrate comprises, in one aspect, placing a substrate having material on a surface thereof in a treatment chamber; directing a stream of a liquid treatment composition to impinge the substrate surface; and directing a stream of water vapor to impinge the substrate surface and/or to impinge the liquid treatment composition. A preferred aspect of this invention is the removal of materials, and preferably photoresist, from a substrate, wherein the treatment composition is a liquid sulfuric acid composition comprising sulfuric acid and/or its desiccating species and precursors. In another aspect, a liquid sulfuric acid composition comprising sulfuric acid and/or its desiccating species and precursors are dispensed onto a portion of the substrate surface that is less than the entire surface of the substrate in an amount effective to treat the portion of the substrate surface, and the liquid sulfuric acid composition is exposed to water vapor in an amount effective to increase the temperature of the liquid sulfuric acid composition above the temperature of the liquid sulfuric acid composition prior to exposure to the water vapor. The substrate may be enveloped with a water vapor and/or a optionally nitrogen gas environment during the treatment steps.	11-20-2008
20090038647	Rinsing methodologies for barrier plate and venturi containment systems in tools used to process microelectronic workpieces with one or more treatment fluids, and related apparatuses - Tool for treating microelectronic workpieces with one or more treatment materials, including liquids, gases, fluidized solids, dispersions, combinations of these, and the like. The invention provides an approach for rapid, efficient rinsing of wetted surface(s), and is particularly advantageous when used to rinse the lower surface of moveable barrier structures such as a barrier plate that overlies a workpiece being treated in such a manner to define a tapering flow channel over the workpiece. Rather than spray rinsing liquid onto the surface in a manner that generates undue splashing, droplet, or mist generation, the liquid is flowingly dispensed, preferably under laminar flow conditions, onto a surface that is in fluid communication with the surface to be rinsed. A smooth, uniform wetting and sheeting action results to accomplish rinsing with a significantly reduced risk of generating particle contamination.	02-12-2009
20100326477	PROCESS FOR TREATMENT OF SUBSTRATES WITH WATER VAPOR OR STEAM - A method of treating a substrate comprises, in one aspect, placing a substrate having material on a surface thereof in a treatment chamber; directing a stream of a liquid treatment composition to impinge the substrate surface; and directing a stream of water vapor to impinge the substrate surface and/or to impinge the liquid treatment composition. A preferred aspect of this invention is the removal of materials, and preferably photoresist, from a substrate, wherein the treatment composition is a liquid sulfuric acid composition comprising sulfuric acid and/or its desiccating species and precursors. In another aspect, a liquid sulfuric acid composition comprising sulfuric acid and/or its desiccating species and precursors are dispensed onto a portion of the substrate surface that is less than the entire surface of the substrate in an amount effective to treat the portion of the substrate surface, and the liquid sulfuric acid composition is exposed to water vapor in an amount effective to increase the temperature of the liquid sulfuric acid composition above the temperature of the liquid sulfuric acid composition prior to exposure to the water vapor. The substrate may be enveloped with a water vapor and/or an optionally nitrogen gas environment during the treatment steps.	12-30-2010

Robert R. Williamson, Columbus, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120232992	System and Method for Generating and Distributing Coupons - A method of generating and distributing promotional offers by businesses, or on behalf of businesses to consumers, through a network, which includes collecting consumer coupon parameters regarding coupons which the consumer would be interested in and business coupon parameters regarding the terms of coupons, and matching businesses to interested consumers, and transmitting coupons to interested consumers.	09-13-2012

Robert U. Williamson, Dover, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090052816	WEAR PADS FOR HEAD YOKE PLATES - The present invention relates to a wear pad system adapted to be used with a machine yoke. The system comprises: at least one shim, each shim having a first side and a second side, the first side in direct contact with the machine yoke; at least one shoe in direct contact with the second side of the shim, wherein each shoe has a plurality of openings through its length; at least one wear pad inserted on the openings of the shoe; at least one set of screws inserted on the openings of the shoe, wherein the screws are inserted into threaded holes of the machine yoke.	02-26-2009

Rodney L. Williamson, Albuquerque, NM US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120106588	Pool power-based apparatus to control vacuum arc remelting processes - An apparatus for controlling a vacuum remelting furnace comprising a controller capable of adjusting electrical current to an electrode and a controller capable of adjusting the electrode's drive speed. The controllers adjust the current and drive speed based on a predetermined pool power reference value. The apparatus may also comprise a third controller that receives the adjusted current and drive speed as inputs and sends estimated electrode drive speed bias as output to the drive speed controller and estimated current bias as output to the current controller.	05-03-2012
20140044145	Integrated metal alloy ingot remelting manager - The present application describes and claims an integrated remelting manager for the VAR and ESR remelting processes comprising the following three integrated components: a pre-process manager, a real-time process manager and a post-process manager.	02-13-2014

Rodrick Lafaye Williamson, Hemingway, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120056364	ADJUSTABLE WORK SURFACE FOR LARGE IRREGULARLY SHAPED OBJECTS - An adjustable work platform comprises a fixed platform carrying a multiplicity of adjustable members designed to slide out of the fixed platform to variable lengths as needed. A large irregularly shaped object, such as an aircraft, may be driven into the interior of the platform with the adjustable members retracted. Once in place, the adjustable members are extended to form a heavy duty work platform conforming to the irregular shape of the exterior of the object.	03-08-2012

Roger B. Williamson, Flanders, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090188748	NOISE SUPPRESSION PANELS AND REPAIR METHODS THEREFOR - Methods are provided for repairing a defect in a noise suppression panel. In an embodiment, by way of example only, a method includes the steps of removing a section of the noise suppression panel that includes the defect to thereby create a cavity, forming an insert configured to mate with the cavity, the insert comprising an acoustic damping material comprising a plurality of fibers and a binder, and placing the insert within the cavity.	07-30-2009

Scott Williamson, Rochester, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100226094	GRAVITY ASSISTED DIRECTED LIQUID COOLING - Dielectric liquid is used to cool heat generating electronic components disposed on a circuit board within a case. The liquid is poured or otherwise directed over the electronic components, with gravity assisting the liquid in flowing downward over the components, with the liquid thereafter being collected in a sump for eventual return back to the electronic components. One exemplary application of the described concepts is in cooling electronic components in computers, for example personal computers or server computers.	09-09-2010

Scott A. Williamson, Orlando, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100038926	CLAMP MECHANISM FOR A COVER ASSEMBLY - A protective cover assembly for covering a space defined by at least one wall. The protective cover assembly includes a plurality of rails coupled to one another to form a frame for securing a material over the space. At least one support bow spans the space to support the material. Clamp mechanisms are coupled to the ends of the support bow for securing the protective cover assembly over the space. The clamp mechanisms include a latch member for engaging the wall and a handle for biasing the latch member against the wall. The clamp further includes a link for interconnecting the support bow to the frame. A collar is coupled to the link for guiding the handle and the latch member between an operational position and a stowed position along the link.	02-18-2010
20100109372	SEALING HINGE FOR A RIGID TONNEAU COVER - A folding tonneau cover including a first substantially rigid panel having a laterally-extending front edge at least partially defined by an elongate edge rail, and a second substantially rigid panel having a laterally-extending rear edge at least partially defined by an elongate edge rail, the first and second panels having opposed exterior and interior sides. The first and second panels substantially lie in a plane when the cover is unfolded, the first and second panel exterior sides generally facing in a direction away from a first side of the plane when the cover is unfolded, the first and second panel exterior sides adjacently superposed when the cover is folded. The cover includes a hinge assembly having substantially rigid first and second portions pivotally connected together along a first pivot axis located on the one side of the plane, the hinge first portion affixed to the first panel edge rail, the hinge second portion affixed to the second panel edge rail. A seal is affixed to at least one of the first and second panel edge rails. When the cover is unfolded the seal extends from one of the first panel front edge and the second panel rear edge toward the other and is entirely disposed on the same side of the first pivot axis as is the plane.	05-06-2010
20110084515	CLAMP MECHANISM FOR A COVER ASSEMBLY - A protective cover assembly for covering a space defined by at least one wall. The protective cover assembly includes a plurality of rails coupled to one another to form a frame for securing a material over the space. At least one support bow spans the space to support the material. Clamp mechanisms are coupled to the ends of the support bow for securing the protective cover assembly over the space. The clamp mechanisms include a latch member for engaging the wall and a handle for biasing the latch member against the wall. A collar is coupled to a portion of the support bow for guiding the handle and the latch member between an operational position and a stowed position relative to the support bow.	04-14-2011
20120187713	Clamp Mechanism For A Cover Assembly - A protective cover assembly for covering a space defined by at least one wall. The protective cover assembly includes a plurality of rails coupled to one another to form a frame for securing a material over the space. At least one support bow spans the space to support the material. Clamp mechanisms are coupled to the ends of the support bow for securing the protective cover over the space. The clamp mechanisms include a latch member for engaging the wall and a handle for biasing the latch member against the wall. The clamp further includes a shaft for interconnecting the support bow to the frame. A collar is disposed over the shaft for guiding the handle and the latch member between an operational position and a stowed position along the shaft.	07-26-2012
20130015678	RIGID TONNEAU COVER AND CLAMP MECHANISM THEREFORAANM Williamson; Scott A.AACI OrlandoAAST FLAACO USAAGP Williamson; Scott A. Orlando FL USAANM Williamson; MichaelAACI CorunnaAAST MIAACO USAAGP Williamson; Michael Corunna MI USAANM Kosinski; DavidAACI NorthvilleAAST MIAACO USAAGP Kosinski; David Northville MI USAANM Walser; Thomas DeanAACI ChesaningAAST MIAACO USAAGP Walser; Thomas Dean Chesaning MI US - A tonneau cover for selectively enclosing a space within a cargo box. The cover includes a substantially rigid panel provided with an elongate channel laterally extending between a proximate end located proximate a side edge of the cover and a distal end at which the channel terminates. The cover includes a clamp mechanism slidably engaged with the channel, and the clamp mechanism includes a handle, a block member slidably received in the channel, an elongate rod member coupled to the handle, and a latch or hook member connected to the rod member. The latch member is moveable between a clamped position for operatively engaging a portion of the cargo box and a released position for spacing the latch member from and placing the latch member out of operative engagement with the cargo box. The handle and rod member are positioned in the channel in the clamp mechanism stowed position. Also a clamp mechanism, and a method of operating a clamp mechanism.	01-17-2013
20130161974	Clamp Mechanism For A Cover Assembly - A protective cover assembly for covering a space defined by at least one wall. The protective cover assembly includes a plurality of rails coupled to one another to form a frame for securing a material over the space. At least one support bow spans the space to support the material. Clamp mechanisms are coupled to the ends of the support bow for securing the protective cover over the space. The clamp mechanisms include a latch member for engaging the wall and a handle for biasing the latch member against the wall. The clamp further includes a shaft for interconnecting the support bow to the frame. A collar is disposed over the shaft for guiding the handle and the latch member between an operational position and a stowed position along the shaft.	06-27-2013

Steven Williamson, Canton, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100139993	Lobed Bushing For Track Assembly And Track-Type Machine Using Same - A lobed bushing is provided for a track assembly of a track-type machine. The track assembly includes a first chain and a second chain coupled together with a track pin. A bushing, defining a longitudinal axis, includes a central bore oriented along the longitudinal axis and extending from a first end of the bushing to a second end of the bushing for receiving the track pin. The bushing includes a first lobe positioned at a first location about the longitudinal axis and a second lobe positioned at a second location about the longitudinal axis that is less than about 180° from the first location. The first end of the bushing has a substantially cylindrical shape.	06-10-2010

Teresa Williamson, Marietta, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120234506	LIGHT BLOCKING SLATTED BLIND - A slatted blind is configured such that the slats close create a light blocking blind. The slats may be supported by a tilt cord that comprises a low stretch strand or a low stretch cord may be attached to the tilt cord. The slats may be connected to the supporting tilt cord such that when the slat is rotated to a closed position the slat is suspended from the rung. The rung may have an effective diameter of less than approximately 14 mil. Recesses may be formed in the slat for receiving the rung when the slat is in a closed position. A bottom rail may have a thickness approximately equal to the thickness of the slats. A protrusion may be formed on the back of the slats such that the rung pushes on the protrusion to force the slat against an adjacent slat when the blind is closed.	09-20-2012
20140360683	SEALED SLATTED BLIND - A window covering comprises slats suspended from a tilt cord such that the tilt cord may rotate the slats between an open position and a closed position. An elastic seal is provided on the slats to contact adjacent slats when the slats are in the closed position. A mechanism such as a spring or a magnet applies a closing force to the slats in the closed position separate from the tilt cord where the closing force moves the slats toward one another. An elastic seal is provided on the slats to contact adjacent slats when the slats are in the closed position.	12-11-2014

Terrence E. Williamson, Rapid City, SD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120145640	METHOD AND COMPOSITION TO REDUCE THE AMOUNTS OF HEAVY METAL IN AQUEOUS SOLUTION - The present invention relates to a method for removing heavy metals from aqueous solutions by contacting heavy metal-contaminated water with a sorption media, or in particular with carbonate minerals. The present invention also relates to methods of using modified sorption media, such as aggregates of carbonate minerals and modified carbonate minerals, for the removal of heavy metals.	06-14-2012

Thomas E. Williamson, Appleton, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090157034	Absorbent Article Having A Functional and Partially Encircling Waistband - Absorbent articles are disclosed having extended waistbands. More particularly, the absorbent articles include a back waistband and/or a front waistband that encircle a portion of the circumference of the waist opening. The absorbent article includes a front portion attached to a back portion by a pair of stretchable side areas. Each of the side areas are made from at least two panels that are connected together along a vertical attachment area. In accordance with the present disclosure, a waistband is incorporated into the article that extends over the entire front portion or the entire back portion and terminates at opposite ends on opposing side areas. Each end of the waistband, however, terminates prior to the vertical attachment areas leaving a gap in between. The presence of the gap has been found to provide various benefits and advantages including improved stretch properties for donning the article.	06-18-2009
20120246891	Combination Of Refastenable And Releasable Bonds - A refastenable, pant-like garment, including a chassis including a first waist region and a second waist region, together defining a waist opening and first and second leg openings. The garment also includes a first refastenable seam joining a first distal portion of the first waist region to a first distal portion of the second waist region. The first refastenable seam includes a first refastenable bond connecting the first distal portion of the first waist region and the first distal portion of the second waist region having a first refastenable bond peel strength.	10-04-2012

Todd Williamson, Monroe, LA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080222649	Method and computer program for managing man hours of multiple individuals working one or more tasks - A method and computer program are provided for managing man hours of multiple individuals working one or more tasks during a predefined time period that include selectively opening a plurality of tasks of differing task characteristic and task type, selectively associating one or more individuals to one of the open plurality of tasks, selectively unassociating at least one of the associated one or more individuals, maintaining at least one timer for each of the open plurality of tasks, selectively closing one or more of the open plurality of tasks, and selectively outputting an invoice for the closed plurality of tasks based on the bid price of each of the open plurality of tasks. One or more of the individuals are associated and unassociated prior to completion of the open one or more tasks. The at least one timer maintains a total time for all of the associated one or more individuals for each of the open plurality of tasks.	09-11-2008

Todd L. Williamson, Los Alamos, NM US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100181288	Method of fabrication of micro- and nanofilters - Micro- and nanofilters have a wide range of applications in many fields, including medical diagnostics, drug delivery, medical implants, and hemodialysis. Some issues that limit commercial application of current nanofilters in medicine are low pore density, non-uniform pore size, and the use of materials that are not biocompatible. A method is described to fabricate high porosity polymer and diamond micro- and nanofilters producing smooth, uniform and straight pores of high aspect ratio. Pore size, density, and shape can be predetermined with a high degree of precision by masks and controlled etch. The method combines energetic neutral atom beam lithography and a mask. This technology allows etching polymeric materials in a clean, well-controlled, and charge-free environment, making it very suitable for fabricating nanofilters and other components for biomedical applications.	07-22-2010
20110146769	PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE COMPRISING COMPOSITIONALLY GRADED INTRINSIC PHOTOACTIVE LAYER - Photovoltaic devices and methods of making photovoltaic devices comprising at least one compositionally graded photoactive layer, said method comprising providing a substrate; growing onto the substrate a uniform intrinsic photoactive layer having one surface disposed upon the substrate and an opposing second surface, said intrinsic photoactive layer consisting essentially of In	06-23-2011

Travis Williamson, Parkersburg, IA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110008519	SOYBEAN VARIETY A1016467 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1016467. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1016467. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1016467 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1016467 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.	01-13-2011
20120030823	SOYBEAN VARIETY A1024650 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1024650. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1024650. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1024650 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1024650 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.	02-02-2012
20120030824	SOYBEAN VARIETY A1024666 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1024666. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1024666. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1024666 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1024666 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.	02-02-2012
20120030826	SOYBEAN VARIETY A1024702 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1024702. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1024702. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1024702 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1024702 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.	02-02-2012
20120030830	SOYBEAN VARIETY A1024763 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1024763. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1024763. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1024763 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1024763 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.	02-02-2012
20120030831	SOYBEAN VARIETY A1025240 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1025240. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1025240. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1025240 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1025240 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.	02-02-2012
20130042359	SOYBEAN VARIETY A1026622 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1026622. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1026622. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1026622 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1026622 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.	02-14-2013
20130055435	SOYBEAN VARIETY A1026705 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1026705. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1026705. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1026705 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1026705 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.	02-28-2013
20130055436	SOYBEAN VARIETY A1026708 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1026708. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1026708. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1026708 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1026708 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.	02-28-2013
20130055437	SOYBEAN VARIETY A1026711 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1026711. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1026711. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1026711 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1026711 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.	02-28-2013
20130055438	SOYBEAN VARIETY A1026715 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1026715. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1026715. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1026715 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1026715 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.	02-28-2013
20130055439	SOYBEAN VARIETY D2011908 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated D2011908. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety D2011908. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety D2011908 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety D2011908 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.	02-28-2013
20130055440	SOYBEAN VARIETY A1026729 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1026729. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1026729. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1026729 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1026729 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.	02-28-2013
20130055441	SOYBEAN VARIETY A1026730 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1026730. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1026730. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1026730 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1026730 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.	02-28-2013
20130055442	SOYBEAN VARIETY A1026732 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1026732. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1026732. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1026732 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1026732 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.	02-28-2013
20130055443	SOYBEAN VARIETY A1026742 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1026742. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1026742. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1026742 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1026742 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.	02-28-2013
20130263299	SOYBEAN VARIETY A1035590 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1035590. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1035590. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1035590 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1035590 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.	10-03-2013
20130326662	SOYBEAN VARIETY A1037429 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1037429. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1037429. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1037429 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1037429 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.	12-05-2013
20130326663	SOYBEAN VARIETY A1037439 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1037439. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1037439. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1037439 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1037439 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.	12-05-2013
20130326681	SOYBEAN VARIETY A1037518 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1037518. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1037518. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1037518 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1037518 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.	12-05-2013
20130326685	SOYBEAN VARIETY S110150 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated S110150. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety S110150. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety S110150 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety S110150 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.	12-05-2013
20130326686	SOYBEAN VARIETY S110151 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated S110151. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety S110151. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety S110151 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety S110151 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.	12-05-2013
20130326716	SOYBEAN VARIETY A1037390 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1037390. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1037390. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1037390 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1037390 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.	12-05-2013
20130326717	SOYBEAN VARIETY A1037391 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1037391. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1037391. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1037391 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1037391 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.	12-05-2013
20130326718	SOYBEAN VARIETY A1037405 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1037405. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1037405. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1037405 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1037405 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.	12-05-2013
20140173768	SOYBEAN VARIETY A1037403 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1037403. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1037403. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1037403 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1037403 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.	06-19-2014
20140366195	SOYBEAN VARIETY A1037404 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1037404. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1037404. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1037404 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1037404 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.	12-11-2014
20140366197	SOYBEAN VARIETY A1037431 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1037431. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1037431. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1037431 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1037431 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.	12-11-2014
20140366207	SOYBEAN VARIETY A1037434 - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1037434. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1037434. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1037434 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1037434 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.	12-11-2014

Tsurishaddai Williamson, Pittsburgh, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100083082	Locking spreadsheet cells - In some embodiments, an option to lock one or more associated cells is provided with respect to each different group of cells in a single sheet of a spreadsheet application. One or more locked cells of a group of cells do not scroll out of view at least while a portion of the group of cells is viewable in a given display view.	04-01-2010
20100083087	Rendering common cell formatting for adjacent cells - Rendering common cell formatting for adjacent cells is disclosed. In some embodiments, when rendering cells, a set of adjacent cells that have at least one type of cell formatting in common is identified, and the at least one type of cell formatting is rendered as a single entity rather than individually for each cell in the set to prevent visual artifacts between adjacent cells from arising.	04-01-2010

Warren P. Williamson, Loveland, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080249549	SKIN LESION EXCISER AND SKIN-CLOSURE DEVICE THEREFOR - A device for excising tissue and closing a wound that results from excision of the tissue includes structure defining an aperture into which tissue to be excised is exposed. The device also includes a cutting member for excising the tissue, a closure member for closing the wound, and an actuatable drive member associated with the structure. The drive member is actuatable to move the cutting member relative to the aperture for excising the tissue that is exposed in the aperture and for closing the wound with the closure member.	10-09-2008

Watts Fredrick Williamson, Florence, MS US

William E. Williamson, Marietta, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100223084	METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ROUTING FUEL TO PORTABLE POWER GENERATORS - Methods and systems for routing fuel to portable power generators are described. In one embodiment, a plurality of generator burn rates may be calculated for a geographic area. A particular generator burn rate of the plurality of generator burn rates may be associated with a particular portable generator site in the geographic area. The particular burn rate may be based on an amount of fuel consumed by a particular portable electronic generator in a particular portable generator site during a time period. A fuel delivery route may be electronically generated for a plurality of portable generator sites in the geographic area based on the calculating of the plurality of generator burn rates. Additional methods and systems are disclosed.	09-02-2010

William Thomas Williamson, Reno, NV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110109478	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXPANDING PREEMPTION AND BUS PRIORITY SIGNALS - A system for controlling traffic for allowing passage of an emergency vehicle through an intersection controlled by traffic signals includes an intersection module for transmitting signals for preempting the traffic signals and one or more circuit cards coupled to the intersection module. Each expansion card includes a plurality of contact closures for outputting one or more of the signals for preempting the traffic signals. The intersection module selects an expansion card based on a type of output desired, and further selects one or more contact closures of the selected card for the desired output. The expansion cards allow preempt or vehicle outputs beyond the output that a single card can provide. According to another embodiment, the output expansion is achieved by emulating the communication interface between the intersection module and the traffic signal controller.	05-12-2011