William Thomas
William Thomas Bandy, Iv, Fremont, CA US
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20090289231 | ELECTROSTATIC DISSIPATIVE ADHESIVE - An electrostatically dissipative adhesive in one embodiment includes a mixture comprising: an adhesive material; and electrically conductive particles intermixed with the adhesive material, the electrically conductive particles being present in an amount between 0 and about 10% by weight of a total weight of the mixture. An electrostatically dissipative adhesive in another embodiment includes a mixture comprising: an adhesive material; and electrically conductive particles intermixed with the adhesive material, the electrically conductive particles being present in an amount between 0 and about 10% by weight of a total weight of the mixture, wherein the mixture has at least 50% of a lap shear strength as measured in accordance with ISO 4587 after curing for 72 hours at 22° C. as the raw adhesive material has as measured in accordance with ISO 4587 after curing for 72 hours at 22° C. | 11-26-2009 |
20090290260 | SYSTEMS HAVING COMPONENTS COUPLED WITH ELECTROSTATIC DISSIPATIVE ADHESIVE - A system in one embodiment includes a substrate; a thin film structure coupled to the substrate, the thin film structure comprising at least one of read transducers and write transducers; a closure; and an electrostatically dissipative adhesive coupling the closure to at least one of the thin film structure and the substrate. The adhesive comprises a mixture comprising: an adhesive material; and electrically conductive particles intermixed with the adhesive material, the electrically conductive particles being present in an amount between 0 and about 10% by weight of a total weight of the mixture. The closure defines at least a portion of a tape bearing surface. Additional systems and methods are also presented. | 11-26-2009 |
William Thomas Charnell, Great Missenden GB
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20120278581 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DYNAMIC MEMORY MANAGEMENT - A computer system which includes a plurality of threads and a garbage collector that traces memory objects and identifies memory objects according to a three-color abstraction. The computer system also includes two methods of deleting compiled code in a self-modifying multi-threaded computer system. The computer system also utilizes a method of handling links between fragments of code in a self-modifying multi-threaded computer system. The computer system also handles patches between two pieces of code. | 11-01-2012 |
William Thomas Cubit, Silver Spring, MD US
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20140074843 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DYNAMIC ANALYSIS, SORTING AND ACTIVE DISPLAY OF SEMANTIC-DRIVEN REPORTS OF COMMUNICATION REPOSITORIES - A collection module, an analysis module, and a report module are each operably coupled to a database. The collection module can receive data associated with a user and can send a signal indicative of an instruction to store the data associated with the user in the database. Based at least in part on a pattern analysis or a semantic analysis of the data associated with the user, the analysis module can analyze the data to define an aggregated data set representing one or more relationship attributes in the data associated with the user. The analysis module can send a signal indicative of an instruction to store the aggregated data set in the database. The report module can define a report representing the aggregated data set and can send a signal indicative of an instruction to present data associated with the report on a display of an electronic device. | 03-13-2014 |
William Thomas Derouchey, Jr., Prescott, AZ US
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20130024101 | METHOD TO PERFORM THREAT ANALYSIS AND SYMBOLOGY USING ADS-B TRAFFIC DATA - This method utilizes an aircraft cockpit computer to calculate in real time the closest point of approach and time to this three dimensional point then depict the future situation to the pilot on a cockpit display using new symbols and textual information. | 01-24-2013 |
William Thomas Everhart, Jr., Abingdon, MD US
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20120117241 | SERVER CLUSTERING IN A COMPUTING-ON-DEMAND SYSTEM - A device may provision two or more servers, each of the servers including a first network interface. In addition, the device may enable a second network interface in each of the provisioned servers, create a shared volume, assign the shared volume to each of the provisioned servers, and enable a clustering application on each of the provisioned servers to form a cluster comprising the provisioned servers, the cluster having a heartbeat via the second network interfaces. | 05-10-2012 |
William Thomas Everhart, Jr., Belcamp, MD US
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20140325074 | SERVER CLUSTERING IN A COMPUTING-ON-DEMAND SYSTEM - A device may provision two or more servers, each of the servers including a network interface. In addition, the device may enable the network interface in each of the provisioned servers, create a shared volume, assign the shared volume to each of the provisioned servers, and enable a clustering application on each of the provisioned servers to form a cluster comprising the provisioned servers, the cluster having a heartbeat via the network interfaces. | 10-30-2014 |
William Thomas Hall, Kallua, HI US
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20090288262 | Compact Portable Toothbrush - The compact toothbrush ( | 11-26-2009 |
William Thomas Hall, Hockessin, DE US
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20100024682 | BLACK INKJET INK - The present invention pertains to an aqueous-based black inkjet ink comprising a mixture of Direct Black 168, Acid Blue 290 and a certain magenta dye. The ink exhibits good color neutrality and gray scale. | 02-04-2010 |
William Thomas Herring, Ii, Newton Grove, NC US
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20140261205 | DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR REDUCING SPRAY FROM NIPPLE WATER VALVES, AND RELATED METHODS - According to an exemplary embodiment, an improved nipple water valve includes a nipple housing, a deflector, an annular seal, a nipple stem, a resilient element, and an orifice housing portion, assembled such that the deflector deflects water exiting the valve toward an internal surface of the nipple housing, thereby reducing spray. The deflector is also arranged to restrain movement of the nipple stem in a direction toward the deflector and to permit movement of the nipple stem away from the deflector to aid operation of the nipple water valve. | 09-18-2014 |
William Thomas Hockett, Kennewick, WA US
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20120067066 | FREEZE TUNNEL AND METHODS OF USE - A freeze tunnel can have a conveyor configured to move food product from a first end to a second end. At least one first cooling unit and at least one first fan can be positioned on the first side of the conveyor, and at least one second cooling unit and at least one second fan can be positioned on the second side of the conveyor. The fans can cooperate to circulate air inside the freeze tunnel in two opposite rotational directions. | 03-22-2012 |
20120070553 | CONVEYOR-BASED FRYING APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USE - A fryer can include a base having a reservoir for receiving oil for frying a food product and a hood coupled to the base. The fryer can have an inlet at an upstream section and an outlet at a downstream section. At least one conveyor can move food product from the inlet to the outlet. A first baffle member and second baffle member can be positioned over the conveyor to define a frying chamber therebetween. The first and second baffle members can restrict air from flowing into the frying chamber from outside of the frying chamber. | 03-22-2012 |
20120174983 | FLUID-BASED ARTICLE DISTRIBUTION AND SORTING SYSTEM - A fluid-based radial distribution system includes an internal passageway and a plurality of openings radially spaced around the internal passageway. A plurality of gate members are associated with at least some of the plurality of openings, with the gate members are configured to move between an open position that allows product to move through the opening associated with that gate member and a closed position that restricts product from moving through the opening associated with that gate member. | 07-12-2012 |
20150016898 | FLUID-BASED ARTICLE DISTRIBUTION AND SORTING SYSTEM - A fluid-based radial distribution system includes an internal passageway and a plurality of openings radially spaced around the internal passageway. A plurality of gate members are associated with at least some of the plurality of openings, with the gate members are configured to move between an open position that allows product to move through the opening associated with that gate member and a closed position that restricts product from moving through the opening associated with that gate member. | 01-15-2015 |
William Thomas Kearney, Iii, Lexington, KY US
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20090080953 | Fuser Assembly Having Selectable Fuser Detack Mechanism - A fuser assembly includes a fuser housing, a fuser roller rotatably mounted to the fuser housing, an actuator mechanism, and a fuser detack mechanism. The fuser detack mechanism includes a detack housing pivotably mounted to the fuser housing. The fuser detack mechanism is pivoted from a first position to a second position when the actuator mechanism is actuated. A plurality of detack fingers is mounted to the detack housing. Each of the plurality of detack fingers has a distal end, wherein when the fuser detack mechanism is in the first position, the distal end of each of the plurality of detack fingers is positioned to be disengaged from an exterior surface of the fuser roller, and when the fuser detack mechanism is in the second position, the distal end of each of the plurality of detack fingers is positioned to be engaged with the exterior surface of the fuser roller. | 03-26-2009 |
William Thomas Lambert, Westfield, IN US
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20160021883 | MOLECULES HAVING CERTAIN PESTICIDAL UTILITIES, INTERMEDIATES, COMPOSITIONS, AND PROCESSES, RELATED THERETO - This disclosure relates to the field of molecules having pesticidal utility against pests in Phyla Nematoda, Arthropoda, and/or Mollusca, processes to produce such molecules and intermediates used in such processes, compositions containing such molecules, and processes of using such molecules against such pests. These molecules may be used, for example, as nematicides, acaricides, insecticides, miticides, and/or molluscicides. This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula One”). | 01-28-2016 |
William Thomas May, Summit, NJ US
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20150113747 | TOOTHBRUSH - A toothbrush, including a head portion, a handle portion, a locking mechanism configured to lock said head portion to said handle portion, a capsule including a motor assembly and power supply, the capsule being configured to be received within said handle portion, and at least one communication connection configured to enable said toothbrush to communicate with one or more external computing devices. | 04-30-2015 |
William Thomas Mcbride, Belfast GB
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20150126480 | BIOMARKER OF RENAL DYSFUNCTION - The present invention relates to a method for a method for predicting the development of renal dysfunction in a subject following physical trauma, hypotension, sepsis and/or septic shock syndrome, wherein the method comprises the steps of: —a. determining the level of an anti-inflammatory cytokine present in a sample taken from the subject after physical trauma, after a hypotensive event, after sepsis, and/or after septic shock syndrome; b. predicting the development in the subject of renal dysfunction on the basis of the level of an anti-inflammatory cytokine determined in step a). | 05-07-2015 |
20150185229 | BIOMARKER OF RENAL DYSFUNCTION - The present invention relates to a method for determining predisposition of a subject to developing renal dysfunction induced by physical trauma, hypotension, sepsis and/or septic shock syndrome, wherein the method comprises the steps of:—a. determining the level of an anti-inflammatory cytokine present in a sample taken from the subject prior to physical trauma, prior to a hypotensive event, prior to sepsis, and/or prior to septic shock syndrome; b. determining if the subject is predisposed to developing renal dysfunction following physical trauma, hypotension, sepsis and/or septic shock syndrome on the basis of the level of an anti-inflammatory cytokine determined in step a). | 07-02-2015 |
William Thomas Mcginly, Philadelphia, PA US
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20160086591 | ADJUSTABLE, FLOOR-MOUNTED ELECTRIC GUITAR EFFECT PERFORMANCE AND STORAGE APPARATUS - Embodiments are directed to an adjustable, floor-mounted electric guitar effect performance and storage apparatus for providing easier access to effect pedals and/or floorboards used by guitarists on stage during practices and/or performances. The apparatus includes two platforms, a lower and an upper, each of which is capable of holding various configurations of electric guitar effect pedals and/or floorboards. The upper platform is extendible and retractable by pushing or pulling with one's foot to gain access to pedals on the lower platform. Extension and retraction (gliding back and forth) is made possible by the use of standard drawer slides, installed in reverse, allowing the upper platform to move away and reveal the lower platform. In addition, the height of the upper platform can be adjusted for performance or storage. | 03-24-2016 |
William Thomas Mistler, Media, PA US
William Thomas Mistler, Raleigh, NC US
William Thomas Pienta, Prospect Heights, IL US
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20090240353 | METHOD AND DEVICE TO MANAGE POWER OF WIRELESS MULTI-SENSOR DEVICES - An automation component configured for wireless communication within a building automation system is disclosed. The automation component includes a multi-sensor package, a wireless communications component, a processor in communication with the wireless communications component and the sensor package, and a memory in communication with the processor. The memory configured to store sensor data provided by the sensor package and computer readable instructions which are executable by the processor, wherein the computer readable instructions are programmed to receive status information related to sensor data in control at a second automation component in communication with the building automation system, and communicate a portion of the stored sensor data corresponding to the received status information to the second automation component. | 09-24-2009 |
20090276095 | Arrangement for Operating a Data Center Using Building Automation System Interface - An arrangement includes a computer server management system, a data management station of a building environmental control system and a data interface therebetween. The computer server management system is configured to coordinate the usage of a plurality of server computers, the computer server management system executing virtualization software configured to manage application processing on the plurality of server computers located in at least one data center. The data management station is operably coupled to controllers, sensors and actuators of the building environmental control system. The data management station is configured to provide at least some data via the data interface to the computer server management data system. | 11-05-2009 |
20090276528 | Methods to Optimally Allocating the Computer Server Load Based on the Suitability of Environmental Conditions - A method includes generating a space information value for each of a plurality of spaces based on at least one environmental condition measurement for the corresponding space. Each space includes one or more computing devices. The space information value includes information regarding the relative suitability of a corresponding space for accepting computing load. The method also includes determining an allocation of additional computing load based on the space information values. | 11-05-2009 |
20090292811 | Arrangement for Managing Data Center Operations to Increase Cooling Efficiency - A method includes a step of obtaining efficiency characteristic information for each of a plurality of air conditioning units in a location containing a plurality of server computers. The method also includes employing one or more processing units to allocate one or more processing tasks to one of the plurality of server computers based on the efficiency characteristic information. | 11-26-2009 |
20100076607 | DATA CENTER THERMAL PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION USING DISTRIBUTED COOLING SYSTEMS - The various embodiments described herein relate to systems and methods, circuits and devices for providing data center cooling while optimizing power usage effectiveness and/or compute power efficiency of the data center. The various embodiments can provide optimized thermal performance and can reduce power consumption of the data center by strategically locating sensor modules, preferably microsystems with MEMS technology, in the data center and using a processing circuit to acquire data from the sensors and to generate a control law for operating the air conditioning system efficiently. In particular the sensors are operable to measure and provide granular environmental data to further characterize the environmental conditions of the racks locally, and the data center as a whole. The processing circuit may also generate a profile of local racks and simulate a data center environment to develop and test control strategies for implementation in the actual data center. | 03-25-2010 |
20130043319 | ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY DETERMINED TIME CONSTANT FOR A CONTROL DEVICE - A method includes a step of obtaining in a processing circuit a sequence of elements between a first device and a supply air temperature sensor of an air handling unit. The processing circuit also obtains an estimate for time constants associated with each element of the sequence. The processing circuit adds the time constants to obtain a process time constant estimate. The method further includes controlling a device based at least in part on the process time constant estimate. | 02-21-2013 |
20130066474 | THERMOSTAT CONTROL DEVICE WITH INTEGRATED FEEDBACK AND NOTIFICATION CAPABILITY - An environmental control device is disclosed and includes a temperature sensor, an audio module, an input/out module operatively connected to an environmental system, a memory module, and a processor in communication with the temperature sensor, the audio module, and the memory. The memory stores a control routine comprising processor executable instructions and an audio file associated with a predefined event related to the environmental system. The processor executable instructions are configured to receive a current state signal corresponding to one of a temperature sensor signal from the temperature sensor and an environmental system output signal from the input/output module, determine whether the current state signal corresponds to the predefined event, and generate, via the audio module, an audible signal based on the audio file in response to determining that the current state signal corresponds to the predefined event. | 03-14-2013 |
20130253709 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HVAC INTERLOCKS - An interlock function block system, method, and apparatus that reduces the necessity for a building automation programmer to program low-level instructions using a complex series of ANDs, ORs, and arithmetic functions to protect such devices is provided. | 09-26-2013 |
20140297043 | ARRANGEMENT FOR MANAGING DATA CENTER OPERATIONS TO INCREASE COOLING EFFICIENCY - A method includes a step of storing in a memory efficiency characteristic information for each of a plurality of air conditioning units in a location containing a plurality of server computers, the efficiency characteristic information including information representative of an efficiency performance curve for a range of variable cooling output. The method also includes identifying a current thermal load on each of the plurality air conditioning units. The method further includes employing the stored efficiency characteristic information and the current thermal load to identify a first air conditioning unit having a least additional power consumption required to increase cooling output. One or more processing units are employed to allocate one or more processing tasks to one of the plurality of server computers based on the identified first air conditioning unit. | 10-02-2014 |
William Thomas Rickert, Jr., Sugar Land, TX US
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20120250457 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION IN A GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY STREAMER - A disclosed survey method includes towing geophysical survey streamers in a body of water and using sensors within the streamer to collect measurements that are then conveyed along the streamer to a recording station using at least one wireless transmission link. In some implementations at least one sensor is coupled to a wireless transceiver in a streamer to transmit geophysical survey measurement data along the streamer to a wireless base station. The base station receives the wirelessly transmitted seismic data and communicates it to a central recording station. Each segment of the streamer may contain a base station to collect wireless data from the sensors in that segment, and each base station may be coupled to the central recording station by wiring (e.g., copper or fiber optic). Other implementations employ ranges of sensors wired to local transceivers that form a peer-to-peer wireless network for communicating data to the central recording station. | 10-04-2012 |
William Thomas Schoenau, Washington, IL US
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20100148018 | Conduit Mounting System - A conduit mounting system includes a plurality of modular components. Each modular component includes first and second transverse sides that are spaced apart and substantially parallel with one another and third and fourth longitudinal sides that are spaced apart and substantially parallel with one another. The third and fourth longitudinal sides extend between the first and second sides. Each modular component also includes a fifth side disposed between the first and second sides and between the third and fourth sides. The fifth side includes a conduit support surface disposed between first and second side contact portions. Each modular component also includes a flange having a first flange portion extending beyond a surface of the third side and a second flange portion extending beyond a surface of the first side contact portion of the fifth side. Each modular component further includes a groove having a first groove portion formed in the fourth side and a second groove portion formed in the second side portion. | 06-17-2010 |
William Thomas Schreckenstein, Munnsville, NY US
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20140259850 | RECEIVER SPUR FOR A FIREARM - A receiver spur adapted to be mounted behind the trigger and the trigger guard of a firearm such as the AR-15. The spur is configured to substantially conformingly abut the surface of the receiver immediately behind the trigger guard and is secured to the receiver. | 09-18-2014 |
William Thomas Symonds, Iii, San Francisco, CA US
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20140249101 | METHODS FOR TREATING HEPATITIS C VIRUS INFECTION - Disclosed herein is a method of treating a subject infected with hepatitis C virus, said method comprising administering to the subject for a time period an effective amount of sofosbuvir, an effective amount of ribavirin and an effective amount of ledipasvir. In one aspect, the method comprises administering to the subject an interferon-free treatment regimen comprising an effective amount of sofosbuvir, an effective amount of ribavirin and an effective amount of ledipasvir. In a particular aspect, the method is sufficient to produce an undetectable amount of HCV RNA in the subject for at least 12 weeks after the end of the time period. | 09-04-2014 |
20140357595 | METHODS OF PREVENTING AND TREATING RECURRENCE OF A HEPATITIS C VIRUS INFECTION IN A SUBJECT AFTER THE SUBJECT HAS RECEIVED A LIVER TRANSPLANT - This application describes methods of preventing, treating or reducing the risk of recurrence of a hepatitis C virus infection in a subject after the subject has received a liver transplant. Disclosed herein are methods of preventing or reducing the risk of recurrence of a hepatitis C virus infection in a subject after the subject has received a liver transplant, the methods comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of Compound 1. | 12-04-2014 |
William Thomas Urmson, Jr., Valencia, PA US
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20140076980 | Single Bend Rail - A railroad rail includes a body defining a first section and a tapered second section with the body defining a head section, a web section depending from the head section, and a base section depending from the web section. The head section, the web section, and the base section define an end surface configured to mate with a corresponding end surface of a complementary railroad rail when joined together. The railroad rail is formed from a single bent railroad rail having only a single bend defined by the head section, web section, and base section of the body of the railroad rail. | 03-20-2014 |
William Thomas Van Loan, Marietta, GA US
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20140184388 | END OF THE LINE DETECTION APPARATUS - An electronic resistor or end of the line power module device that includes a radio frequency identification (RFID) transmitter attached to assist in locating hard to find end of the line devices on supervised alarm system circuitry or non-supervised AC/DC power circuits. Since the RFID transmitter may be found using an RFID verifier, finding an end of the line device may now be easily accomplished. | 07-03-2014 |
William Thomas Woods, Ii, Lantana, TX US
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20130255557 | Stitched Multi-Layer Fabric - A stitched fabric including a barrier layer configured to inhibit fluid flow and a yarn stitched through and forming stitch holes in the barrier layer. The yarn and the barrier layer are free from contact by another layer on either side of the barrier layer. As such, the stitched fabric may be employed as a wearable fabric for a garment without the need for, for example, a separate face layer and a separate interior layer. | 10-03-2013 |
20130260087 | Stitched Multi-Layer Fabric - A stitched multi-layer fabric is provided. The fabric includes an interior layer, a barrier layer, a yarn, and a face layer. The barrier layer is disposed over the interior layer and is configured to inhibit fluid flow. The yarn is stitched through the interior layer and the barrier layer. The yarn secures the interior layer to the barrier layer and forms stitch holes in the barrier layer. The face layer is disposed over the barrier layer. A melted portion of the barrier layer bonds the face layer and the barrier layer together and fills a portion of the stitch holes in the barrier layer. | 10-03-2013 |
20130260628 | Multi-Direction Stretch Fabric - A multi-direction stretch fabric includes a warp formed from first wrapped elastic fibers (e.g., nylon wrapped spandex) and a weft formed from a non-stretch fiber (e.g., wool) interlaced through the warp in a repeating half basket pattern alternating with a second wrapped elastic fiber (e.g., nylon wrapped spandex) interlaced through the warp in a repeating plain weave pattern. | 10-03-2013 |
20140053969 | METHOD OF FORMING A STITCHED MULTI-LAYER FABRIC - Methods of forming a stitched multi-layer fabric are provided. An embodiment method includes stitching an interior layer to a barrier layer, the interior layer comprising a first non-waterproof fabric and the barrier layer configured to inhibit fluid flow, disposing a face layer over the barrier layer without contacting the interior layer, the face layer comprising a second non-waterproof fabric, and melting a portion of the barrier layer to bond the face layer to the barrier layer and to fill stitch holes formed in the barrier layer during the stitching. | 02-27-2014 |
William Thomas Zohlmann, Mckinney, TX US
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20110179573 | Suspended Back Pillow For Sustaining A Side Sleeping Position - A device and method for enabling an individual located on a bed to sustain a side-sleeping orientation on either a left or right side. The device comprises a light weight, elongate pillow having a longitudinal axis and being configured to concurrently rest at a back side of the individual and an adjacent surface of a bed when reclined in a side-sleeping orientation on the bed. The pillow includes a flexible attachment structure which is positioned along a longitudinal edge of the pillow to secure the pillow to the individual's bed clothing. The attachment structure provides sufficient flexibility to allow the pillow to rotate with respect to and rest against the individual's back to a laterally offset and suspended, partial captured configuration in general alignment with the individual's spine and in concurrent contact with the bed surface to prevent a supine sleeping position. | 07-28-2011 |