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Alyssa Williams, Elmhurst, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090276806	Systems and Methods for Identifying Content - A set top box includes a processor. The processor is configured to provide an electronic programming guide including a listing of channels, and to identify a plurality of shows matching a user defined criteria. The processor is further configured to sort the listing of channels based on a scheduled start time of the identified shows.	11-05-2009

Barry Edward Carter Williams, Dixon, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080213438	Reduction of Benzene in Beverages and Compositions Therefor - Compositions useful for the reduction of the formation of benzene in beverages containing ascorbic acid in the presence of certain transition metals utilize a blend of aqueous solutions of sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate, in an approximate 50%/50% by weight solution. A method for reducing the formation of benzene in such beverages includes adding the blend to the beverage. Methods for reducing the degradation of sorbate solutions during storage using the compositions and for accelerating the formation of benzene are provided.	09-04-2008
20080213450	Antimicrobials Useful for Beverages - A method for reducing the growth of organisms in beverages and food items intended for mammalian consumption utilizes food grade antimicrobials of a blend of an aqueous solution of sodium benzoate and an aqueous solution of potassium sorbate that can be added to beverages and food items which have a light taste or fragrance and to which antimicrobials with a strong taste or odor are not acceptable.	09-04-2008

Bryce A. Williams, Lisle, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080200742	Para-Xylene Selective Adsorbent Compositions and Methods - Adsorbent compositions for vapor-phase adsorption processes, which are selective for para-xylene. Such compositions can be used in gas-phase adsorption processes for the separation of para-xylene or the separation of para-xylene and ethylbenzene from mixed xylenes or a C	08-21-2008

Byron J. Williams, Chicago, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080209564	Security protection for a customer programmable platform - A method of preventing a customer programmable device from causing security threats to itself or to a communication system is provided. The method includes establishing one or more thresholds by programming or configuring of the device, detecting whether one or more of the thresholds have been exceeded using one or more detection mechanisms, and taking action in response to each threshold that has been exceeded.	08-28-2008
20090003265	IMS NETWORK PROVIDING PURCHASING SESSIONS TO MOBILE DEVICES THAT ARE LOCATED PROXIMATE TO A BUSINESS - IMS networks and methods are disclosed for providing purchasing sessions to mobile devices that are located proximate to a business. IMS network includes an application server that provides advertisements for the business to mobile devices that are located proximate to the business (i.e., the advertisements are pushed to the mobile devices). Responsive to an advertisement, the user of a mobile device may contact the application server through the mobile device to purchase one or more items from the business. The application server responds to the mobile device with receipt information for the purchase. The user may then request delivery of the purchased item through the mobile device by transmitting some or all of the receipt information to the application server. The application server may then schedule delivery of the item to the user of the mobile device.	01-01-2009
20090006556	ASSIGNING TAGS TO NETWORK ADDRESSES FOR SUBSEQUENT RETRIEVAL OF THE NETWORK ADDRESSES - Systems and methods are provided for assigning a tag, such as a short name, to a network address of a web page for ease in subsequent retrieval of the web page. A user of a browser application may enter a tag responsive to which the browser application associates the tag with a network address of a web page. The browser application then transmits the tag and the network address to a tag server that stores the tag as assigned to the network address. At a subsequent time, a user may enter the tag into a browser application to retrieve the network address that is associated with the tag. The browser application transmits the tag to the tag server to retrieve the network address associated with the tag. The browser application may then display the web page that is associated with the retrieved network address.	01-01-2009
20090186606	VOICE GROUP SESSIONS OVER TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORKS - Telecommunication networks and methods are disclosed for providing a group session service for a plurality of participants. An application server in the telecommunication network receives a plurality of real-time media streams from the participants of the group session, and identifies voice media in the individual media streams. The voice media represents the spoken voice of the participants, and includes talking intervals separated by idle intervals (i.e., pauses in the spoken voice). The application server inputs the talking intervals as audio media elements into an audio media queue in the order received, and also outputs the audio media elements from the audio media queue in the order in which the audio media elements were inputted (i.e., in a first-in-first-out (FIFO) fashion) to generate a collective media stream for the group session. The collected audio stream is then provided to the participants of the group session.	07-23-2009

Cheryl Williams, Lockport, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120161068	METHOD FOR INHIBITING THE FORMATION AND DEPOSITION OF SILICA SCALE IN AQUEOUS SYSTEMS - This invention relates to an improved method for inhibiting the formation and deposition of silica and silicate compounds in a water system. In particular, the method includes adding to the water system a relatively low molecular weight organic, anionic polymer. The polymer preferrably has an acrylic acid or methacrylic acid functionality and is preferrably selected from one or more of homopolymers of acrylic acid, a methacrylic acid/polyethylene glycol allyl ether copolymer, a homopolymer of methacrylic acid, an acrylic acid/polyethylene glycol allyl ether copolymer, and an acrylic acid/1-allyloxy-2-hydroxypropane sulfonic acid copolymer, homopolymers of maleic anhydride, copolymers of maleic anhydride and polyethylene glycol allyl ether, and combinations thereof.	06-28-2012

Curtis M. Williams, Schaumburg, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090153242	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DIRECT DIGITAL TO RADIO FREQUENCY CONVERSION - A method and apparatus for direct conversion of digital data to high power RF signals, known as DDRF. The method and apparatus receive a digital signal, create a digital modulated signal therefrom, and amplify the modulated signal with an H-bridge Power Amplifier for transmission. DDRF uses a multi-level H-bridge amplification circuit to establish a more power efficient digital transmitter.	06-18-2009
20100001701	CIRCUIT WITH ONE OR MORE DEPLETION MODE TRANSISTORS - An H-bridge circuit formed from two sub-circuits coupled to each other by a load network across a respective load node of each of the sub-circuits. Each sub-circuit of the two sub-circuits comprises a depletion mode upper transistor with a second electrode coupled to a first electrode of a lower transistor. The load node of the sub-circuit is disposed between the second electrode of the upper transistor and the first electrode of a lower transistor. There is a first voltage supply node coupled to a first electrode of the upper transistor and a second voltage supply node is coupled to a second electrode of the lower transistor. An upper driver transistor selectively couples a gate electrode of the upper transistor to an upper drive voltage node, the upper driver transistor having a control electrode coupled to an upper switched voltage supply circuit. There is also a lower switched voltage supply circuit coupled to a gate electrode of the lower transistor and a voltage dependent non-linear resistor is coupled across the gate electrode and second electrode of the upper transistor. In use, when the lower transistor and upper driver transistor are in a non-conductive state a potential difference across the voltage dependent non-linear resistor is sufficiently small enough to control the upper transistor into a conductive state. Conversely, when the lower transistor and upper driver transistor are in a conductive state the potential difference across the voltage dependent non-linear resistor provides a negative bias to the gate electrode of the upper transistor that has a negative potential sufficient to control the upper transistor into a non-conductive state.	01-07-2010

Dan Williams, Chicago, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090007987	Tool mount for use in attaching a power tool to a support structure - A tool mount assembly adapted to be attached to a support structure includes a body and a clamping mechanism configured to secure the body to the support structure. The assembly further includes a first member defining a first internally threaded passage, the first member being movable in relation to the body along a linear path of movement. The assembly also includes a second member defining a second internally threaded passage, the second member being pivotably secured to the body. The body has a first slot defined therein, and the first internally threaded passage is continuously aligned with the first slot during movement of the first member in the linear path of movement. In addition, the body has a second slot defined therein, and the second internally threaded passage is continuously aligned with the second slot during movement of the second member in an arcuate path of movement.	01-08-2009
20090160148	Hand Truck Assembly - A hand truck assembly includes a frame including an upper portion and a lower portion. The assembly further includes a handle attached to the upper portion of the frame. The assembly also includes a pair of wheels attached to the lower portion of the frame. In addition, the assembly includes a fixed work support member attached in fixed relation to the lower portion of the frame. The assembly further includes a movable work support member attached to the lower portion of the frame, the movable work support member being moveable between (i) a first position in which a free end portion of the movable work support member rests on the fixed work support member, and (ii) a second position in which the free end portion of the movable work support member is spaced apart from the fixed work support member. The assembly also includes a post attached in fixed relation to the free end portion of the movable work support member. The assembly additionally includes a power tool such as a hammer jack that defines a cavity. When the movable work support member is positioned in the first position, (i) the post is located within the cavity of the power tool , and (ii) the power tool is supported on the movable work support member.	06-25-2009
20100139809	TOOL SUPPORT STRUCTURE WITH ADJUSTABLE END ASSEMBLY - A tool support structure with an adjustable work support assembly comprises a base and a horizontal support provided on the top of the base. A work support assembly is provided on the horizontal support and is linearly slideable in a vertical direction in relation to the horizontal support. The work support assembly includes a first component and a second component. The first component is configured to be fixed in one of a plurality of first vertical positions with respect to the horizontal support. The second component is also provided on the horizontal support and is linearly slideable in a vertical direction in relation to the first component. The second component is configured to be fixed in one of a plurality of second vertical positions with respect to the first component.	06-10-2010

Daniel J. Williams, Chicago, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090090471	CORNER BEAD ROLLER TOOL - A wallboard finishing roller having an elongated bracket with two ends is provided. Two roller assemblies are attached to the bracket such that the first roller assembly includes a center axis that is perpendicular to a center axis of the second roller assembly. Each roller assembly includes a wheel, a bushing and a shaft such that the wheel is rotatable around the axis of the shaft. The roller assembly is affixed to the bracket by a bracket nut, which is held in place by a bumper.	04-09-2009
20110048196	TABLE SAW WITH DROPPING BLADE - A power tool in one embodiment is a table saw which includes a latch hold mechanism, a swing arm movable along a swing arm path between a first position adjacent the latch hold mechanism and a second position spaced apart from the latch hold mechanism, a latch movable between a first position whereat the swing arm is maintained at the first position and a second position whereat the swing arm is not maintained at the first position, an actuating device configured to transfer a force to the swing arm when the swing arm is maintained at the first position, and a control system configured to control the actuating device to transfer a force to the swing arm when the swing arm is maintained at the first position sufficient to move the latch from the first position to the second position.	03-03-2011
20110048199	TABLE SAW RIVING KNIFE - A power tool in one embodiment is a table saw which includes a swing arm assembly movable along a swing path, an actuator configured to force the swing arm assembly away from a first swing arm position and toward a second swing arm position, and a riving knife positioned outwardly of the swing arm assembly when the swing arm assembly is in the first swing arm position, the riving knife including a channel with a first end portion and a second end portion, a first curved channel portion with a first center of curvature and located between the first end portion and the second end portion, and a second curved channel portion with a second center of curvature and located between the first end portion and the second end portion, wherein the first center of curvature is not coincident with the second center of curvature.	03-03-2011
20120074635	PLATFORM ATTACHMENT FOR A ROTARY HAND TOOL - Embodiments of the present invention comprise a platform attachment for use with a power hand tool which has a housing with a front nose portion with a rotary output shaft extending therefrom, and a tool holding mechanism on the output shaft for holding a tool, the attachment comprising a mounting component having an opening generally aligned with the output shaft through which a tool can extend, a platform component having a base portion and a platform portion, the base portion being adjustably attached to the mounting component, the platform portion having an outer generally planar main surface that is perpendicular to the axis and having an opening through which a tool can extend, and a generally planar secondary surface that extends downwardly from the main surface at a predetermined angle relative to the axis, and a mechanism for releasably locking the platform component on the mounting component.	03-29-2012

David Allen Williams, Lake Forest, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120189637	METHODS FOR TREATING PSORIASIS - The invention provides methods of treating psoriasis in a subject by administering to a subject an antibody capable of binding to the p40 subunit of IL-12 and/or IL-23.	07-26-2012

Denise L. Williams, Oreana, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090054270	HYDROCOLLOID GUM COMPOSITIONS, METHODS OF FORMING THE SAME, AND PRODUCTS FORMED THEREFROM - Hydrocolloid gum compositions, methods of forming the same, and products formed therefrom. The composition may comprise a hydrocolloid gum, such as xanthan gum, a cellulose thickener, and a solvent component. The solvent component may comprise a lactate ester and, optionally, an alkylene glycol alkyl ether.	02-26-2009

Denny Williams, Atwood, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090113777	Set trigger for a firearm - A set trigger assembly that enables a user of a firearm with a trigger, return spring plunger, and a return spring plunger spring to modify the trigger mechanism on-demand to reduce the trigger pressure required to fire the firearm by enabling the user to retract the return spring plunger and then return the return spring plunger to its initial position by insertion of a lever which is used to apply force to a return spring plunger so as to force the return spring plunger away from the trigger.	05-07-2009

Donald S. Williams, Chicago, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100064630	PULTRUDED UTILITY SUPPORT STRUCTURES - Pultruded and extruded structures are presented. The pultruded and extruded structures are hollow structures, are used for structural distribution poles and transmission towers for electricity, may include lighting components and may include antenna wires in the hollow structures for telecommunications. The pultruded and extruded structures include combination pultruded-filament wound or “pull wound” structures. The pultruded and extruded structures are pultruded or extruded in pre-determined sizes and shapes, plural colors, are environmentally safe, aesthetic pleasing and resistant to damage from weather, animals, insects and resistant to corrosion.	03-18-2010
20110134653	PULTRUDED/EXTRUDED UTILITY LIGHTING, MOUNTING AND CLIMBING STRUCTURES - Pultruded and/or extruded lighting, mounting and climbing structures. The lighting structures comprise plural pullwound pultruded cylindrical structures and a mounting structure. The lighting structures also include plural types of climbing components.	06-09-2011
20110135423	APPARATUS FOR TRANSPORTING AND RAISING PULTRUDED/EXTRUDED UTILITY SUPPORT STRUCTURES - An apparatus for transporting and raising pultruded and/or extruded structures. The apparatus is made of plural pullwound pultruded cylindrical structures identical or similar to the pultruded and/or extruded structures. The apparatus allows pultruded and/or extruded structures to be transported, raised and installed in various types of terrain.	06-09-2011

Douglas Williams, Northbrook, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090269130	Corner connector - A corner connector device has outside and inside connector components each having a length. The outside component has first and second legs integrally connected along a lengthwise seam. The outside connecter component has an outside connector that extends lengthwise along the seam and projects from an outside surface. The inside connector component has third and fourth legs integrally connected along a lengthwise seam. The inside connector component has an inside connector that extends along the seam and projects from an inside surface. The inside and outside connectors can be lengthwise connected to and disconnected from one another with surfaces of the connector components spaced a distance from one another. Panels meeting at a corner can be captured between the spaced surfaces of the two connector components.	10-29-2009
20100154322	Soffit System - A soffit system is disclosed and has elongate first and second soffit components. Each soffit component includes a support flange and a sidewall integrally connected to one another along a lengthwise joint. A connector is carried on each of the sidewalls. A connector leg is carried on each of the sidewalls that is spaced from and parallel to the second joint. The connector and the connector leg extend in a lengthwise direction. Each sidewall is oriented at a non-parallel angle relative to each support flange, respectively. The first connector and the second connector are pushed toward one another to selectively join the first and second soffit components, and are pulled apart to separate the first and second soffit components.	06-24-2010
20120060349	Method of Forming Paneled Corners - A method of forming paneled corners including the step of providing first and second components. The first components can each have a pair of first legs forming an exterior angle of greater than 180 degrees, and can have a first connector. The second components can each have a pair of second legs forming an interior angle of less than 180, and can have a second connector. The method can further include the steps of choosing an outside corner from an outside corner and an inside corner, selecting one of the first components, placing the one first component over the outside corner, securing the one first component, placing panels on the first legs, selecting one of the second components, pushing the one second component onto the one first selected component to engage their respective second and first connectors, thereby capturing the edges of the two panels.	03-15-2012

Emilie Williams, Chicago, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100115693	TUB AND SHOWER SURROUND WITH HIDDEN STORAGE - A surround for use in a bath or a shower has a back and a side. The side has a protrusion extending therefrom. An open shelf attaches to either the back or the side. The protrusion at least partially restricts a view of the shelf.	05-13-2010

Gary Williams, Braidwood, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080245391	System and method for wiping a windshield - A system and a method for wiping a windshield are provided here. The system may include a first elongated member and a second elongated member. Both members are coupled to each other. The distance between the members may be adjusted to sandwich the windshield between them. The system may be adjusted to fit the design of any windshield. The method includes the steps of placing the first member and second members across opposing sides of the windshield, and adjusting the distance between them according to the design and dimensions of the windshield.	10-09-2008

Gary Williams, Astoria, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080222960	Portable start gate assembly - A start gate assembly for use by a racer when racing when racing on a ground surface is provided with a moveable start gate frame that is pivotally attached to a foundation platform and a moving mechanism for placing the moveable start gate frame in a ready position where the ready position is of sufficient height to obstruct forward movement of the racer. A control device is further provided that regulates the movement of the moveable start gate frame from the ready position to a go position and a start switch that activates the control device to initiate the moving mechanism.	09-18-2008

Gregg T. Williams, Villa Park, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080241832	METHOD OF DETECTING AND QUANTIFYING HEPATITIS C VIRUS - Methods, reagents, and kits for detecting hepatitis C virus (HCV) in biological samples.	10-02-2008
20110171648	METHOD OF DETECTING AND QUANTIFYING HEPATITIS C VIRUS - Methods, reagents, and kits for detecting hepatitis C virus (HCV) in biological samples.	07-14-2011

Heidemarie Williams, Homer Glen, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130079117	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZED REDEMPTION OF CREDITS IN A VARIABLE VALUE TRANSACTION - A system and method of optimizing the redemption of credits in a variable value transaction are disclosed. The variable value transaction may involve a piece of media content and include an initial balance and a remaining balance. The initial balance and the remaining balance may be dependent on the piece of media content and when the variable value transaction is completed. The remaining balance may not be known until the variable value transaction is completed. Credits may be assigned an order of availability for redemption based on credit redemption criteria such as a redemption priority, a product value, an expiration date, and/or a redemption value. The credits with a higher order of availability may be redeemed prior to credits with a lower order of availability.	03-28-2013
20130080223	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGEMENT OF CREDIT SUBSCRIPTIONS - A system and method of managing credit subscriptions corresponding to a customer are disclosed. The credit subscriptions may include quantities of one or more credits with predetermined validity durations. The credit subscriptions may be active for a subscription lifetime, and the credits may be redeemable in a variable value transaction involving a piece of media content. Managing a credit subscription may include receiving a subscription management message, translating a subscription package code to a quantity of credits, creating or renewing the credit subscription with the quantity of credits, modifying the credit subscription, or deleting the credit subscription. The subscription management message may include a customer number, a subscription package code, and a subscription lifetime specification. Credits and credit subscriptions may be created as a one-time issuance or may be automatically renewed on a periodic basis.	03-28-2013

Jacob Williams, Chicago, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110097157	Deep Water Pipe Preparation Machine - A device for preparing an underwater pipe includes a platform having moveable jaws for transporting the platform along a length of pipe. Mounted on the platform is a rotatable frame with a plurality of machines thereon, each of which can perform at least one function towards the preparation of the pipe.	04-28-2011

Jay J. Williams, Skokie, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080301556	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING OPERATIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE	12-04-2008

Jay J. Williams, Glenview, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110239115	SELECTING AN AVATAR ON A DISPLAY SCREEN OF A MOBILE DEVICE - Disclosed are techniques that allow the user of a mobile device to select an avatar within a virtual world presented on the display screen of the mobile device. In some embodiments, a user manipulates a thumbwheel. As the thumbwheel is turned, the avatars on the display screen are highlighted one after another. The user then presses a thumbwheel button to select a desired avatar. Some embodiments allow the user to select more than one avatar at a time. Several highlighting techniques are available. In some embodiments, the user uses speech commands instead of a thumbwheel to highlight the avatars one by one. Speech input is also used to select one or more avatars. Some devices support a touch-screen interface. Embodiments for these devices allow the user to select an avatar by, for example, drawing an arc enclosing the avatar.	09-29-2011

Jeffrey A. Williams, Downers Grove, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080202006	Sign panel attachment - A mounting system is provided for flexible message panel assemblies. An end cap is secured to the panel assembly with an elastic flexible tether which allows the end cap to be fitted over an end of a rib supporting the panel. Stored force in the elastic tether holds the corner of the message panel in position.	08-28-2008

John A. Williams, Mundelein, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100140515	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VALIDATION OF STERILIZATION - An apparatus, system and method for verifying the achievement of a desired sterility assurance level (SAL) for components manipulated within a low-energy electron beam sterilization chamber. The components are preferably pre-sterilized and connected together in an assembly fashion which creates and maintains the sterility of the connection by subjecting the components to low-energy (less than 300 KeV) electron beam radiation. The verification is completed by measuring the sterilization dose delivered to a sensor, also known as a dosimeter, positioned within the sterilization process to simulate the components.	06-10-2010

Johsua Williams, Peoria, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100070212	Method and apparatus for determining state of inverter capacitor in an electric drive - A method of inverter capacitance diagnosis for detecting an imminent failure of one or more inverter capacitors in an electric power supply system for a machine detects that the generator has ceased generating electrical power takes a plurality of current samples on the DC link between predetermined voltage points. The plurality of current samples are integrated as a function of time to create a discharge integral, which is compared to a previously obtained discharge integral if available. The process sets a diagnostic flag to indicate an imminent failure of the one or more inverter capacitors if the discharge integral varies from the previously obtained discharge integral by more than a predetermined value.	03-18-2010

Joshua Williams, Peoria, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100066288	Over-voltage and under-voltage management for electric drive system - A method of voltage supply management for an electric drive system includes receiving a voltage signal (	03-18-2010

Joshua Michael Williams, Peoria, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090140745	Power converter current sensor testing method - A method of testing power converter current sensors is disclosed. The method may include receiving a current sensor test request and receiving measured currents from current measurements from the at least one current sensor, based on the test request. The method may further include comparing the measured current of the sensor with a stored profile and determining whether a fault exists in each current sensor being tested. The method may also include providing a user with a test report.	06-04-2009

Kenneth A. Williams, Waukegan, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100153260	RISK IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHODS - The present invention relates to a system and methods by which the risk associated with a new opportunity or new or ongoing relationship may be assessed. An example of such new opportunity or new relationship for which the present invention may be used to assess the risk is that concerning a potential new customer of a financial institution. The risk assessment of the present invention may be used to assess whether a new customer should be taken on as a customer and, if so, to what extent should the possible full range of account benefits be provided to the new customer. Other applications include assessing risk regarding a candidate for employment, assessing casualty loss and/or repayment risk in the insurance industry, and assessing risk in a landlord tenant relationship to determine whether or not to rent to the prospective tenant and if so, the amount of the security deposit.	06-17-2010
20120150725	RISK IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHODS - The present invention relates to a system and methods by which the risk associated with a new opportunity or new or ongoing relationship may be assessed. An example of such new opportunity or new relationship for which the present invention may be used to assess the risk is that concerning a potential new customer of a financial institution. The risk assessment of the present invention may be used to assess whether a new customer should be taken on as a customer and, if so, to what extent should the possible full range of account benefits be provided to the new customer. Other applications include assessing risk regarding a candidate for employment, assessing casualty loss and/or repayment risk in the insurance industry, and assessing risk in a landlord tenant relationship to determine whether or not to rent to the prospective tenant and if so, the amount of the security deposit.	06-14-2012

Kimberly D. Williams, Oak Brook, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120287281	PERSONALIZED AND DYNAMIC RESTAURANT INTERFACES AND SYSTEMS - A consumer profile can store consumer presence data and restaurant transaction data, as well as financial data and other secondary data. The consumer presence data can used to detect a consumer presence at a restaurant. A corresponding transaction between the restaurant and the consumer can be automatically initiated at the restaurant in response to the detected consumer presence at the restaurant and without requiring the consumer to explicitly request the transaction be initiated. A consumer can also be presented with a personalized interface for initiating a transaction at the restaurant in response to the consumer's presence being detected at the restaurant.	11-15-2012

Kimberly D. Williams, Western Springs, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120246007	PERSONALIZED AND DYNAMIC RESTAURANT INTERFACES AND SYSTEMS - A consumer profile can store consumer presence data and restaurant transaction data, as well as financial data and other secondary data. The consumer presence data can used to detect a consumer presence at a restaurant. A corresponding transaction between the restaurant and the consumer can be automatically initiated at the restaurant in response to the detected consumer presence at the restaurant and without requiring the consumer to explicitly request the transaction be initiated. A consumer can also be presented with a personalized interface for initiating a transaction at the restaurant in response to the consumer's presence being detected at the restaurant.	09-27-2012

Kyle Richard Williams, Decatur, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100298081	POWER SPLIT TRANSMISSION WITH ENERGY RECOVERY - Power split drive (PSD) transmissions capable of energy recovery and suitable for use in automotive applications. Each PSD transmission includes a mechanical transmission system for mechanically transmitting mechanical power between a rotatable input shaft and a rotatable output shaft, and a hydraulic transmission system containing a fluid for hydraulically transmitting hydraulic power between the input shaft and the output shaft, and at least a third shaft operatively interconnected to one of the mechanical and hydraulic transmission systems. The hydraulic transmission system is operatively coupled by at least a first planetary gear train to the mechanical transmission system. According to the invention, the PSD further comprises means operatively associated with at least one of the mechanical and hydraulic transmission systems for storing and releasing energy within the PSD transmission, the energy storing and releasing means comprising a flywheel or an accumulator or a combination thereof.	11-25-2010

Linda Angharad Williams, Dunlap, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130112767	Fuel Injector With Needle Control System That Includes F, A, Z and E Orifices - A common rail fuel injector includes a needle valve member that moves to open and close nozzle outlets for a fuel injection event responsive to pressure in a needle control chamber. Between injection events, the needle control chamber is fluidly connected to the fuel inlet by a first pathway that includes a Z orifice, and fluidly connected to the fuel inlet by a second pathway that includes an F orifice, an intermediate chamber and an A orifice. During an injection event, the needle control chamber is fluidly connected to a drain outlet by a third pathway that includes the A orifice, the intermediate chamber an E orifice and a buffer chamber, which may assist in avoiding cavitation erosion in a sensitive area associated with a flat control valve seat. Different performance characteristics are achieved by adjusting the sizes of the respective of F, A, Z and E orifices.	05-09-2013

Marisa A. Williams, Berwyn, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110113548	BASSINETS AND RELATED METHODS - Bassinet assemblies and related methods are disclosed. An example bassinet assembly includes an upper frame, a first support arm and a second support arm coupled to the upper frame and a floorboard coupled or adjacent to the first support arm and the second support arm. The example bassinet assembly also includes a support liner coupled between the floorboard and the upper frame and a cover disposed over at least a portion of each of the upper frame, the support liner and the floorboard.	05-19-2011
20110148159	CHILD SEAT INSERTS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - Seat inserts and methods of manufacture are described. An example seat insert includes a fastener to removably couple the seat insert to a bassinet or playard. The example seat include also includes a first base panel having a first length, a first end and a second end and a second base panel having a second length, a first end and a second end. The second end of the first base panel is coupled to the first end of the second base panel. In addition, the first length is longer than the second length so that the first base panel is positioned at a first incline and the second base panel is positioned at a second incline different than the first incline to cause a child occupant to assume a semi-upright position.	06-23-2011

Mark A. Williams, Sycamore, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100219256	MAGNETIC RAIL BOND - Magnetic means and apparatus for implementing rail bonds and rail feeds. A rail bond embodiment comprises an electrical conductor. Mechanically and electrically coupled to each end of the electrical conductor is a magnet that comprises a magnetic material that is plated with an electrically conductive material. In an alternative embodiment, the magnet comprises a magnetic material that is disposed between two pieces of steel or other metal. In operation, the two magnets are attached to two rail sections, across a joint separating the rails, via the attractive magnetic force between each magnet and its associated rail. In this way, the electrical circuit comprising the rails is maintained.	09-02-2010

Matthew E. Williams, East Peoria, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100066280	Electric drive retarding system and method - A retarding system for an electric drive machine (	03-18-2010
20100068983	COOLING SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC DRIVE MACHINE - An electric drive machine includes an internal combustion engine remotely coupled to an electrical power generator, which is electrically connected to an electrical components system. The electrical components system is electrically connected to a pair of electric drive motors that are configured to drive wheels of the electric drive machine. A cooling system includes a blower fluidly connected to, and positioned downstream of, the electrical components system. The blower is fluidly connected to, and positioned upstream of, the electrical power generator and the pair of electric drive motors. The cooling system includes a bypass valve operable to control air flow through the electrical components system during certain low power conditions.	03-18-2010

Meredith A. Williams, Manteno, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100091317	METHOD, SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS FOR SCANNING AND IMPORTING DOCUMENTS - A system, method, and apparatus for scanning and importing documents is disclosed. Specifically, the disclosed system provides a device for scanning documents and importing and forwarding scanned documents based on document identifiers. Documents are received and reviewed for entry into the document management system. An identifier is associated with each document based on the level of available information about the document. An identifier is assigned to each document. Each document with its assigned identifier is scanned. Documents are then imported into the document management system or forwarded to a recipient for additional review. Separator identifiers may be used to increase efficiency. Further, the system may allow certain users to use reporting functions to access information about the document management system and the recipients of documents.	04-15-2010

Rachel Williams, Rockford, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120253230	ADJUSTABLE-THROW BIOPSY NEEDLE - Among other things, there is disclosed a biopsy needle system in which the needle is capable of obtaining more than one length of sample. Generally, the needle includes an inner stylet, an outer cannula, and a handle connected to the stylet and cannula. The stylet has a notch that is extendable from the cannula to accommodate a tissue sample. An insert member is provided for attachment to the handle to make the amount of exposed notch smaller. Consequently, when the insert member is not attached to the handle, the needle can obtain a larger sample of tissue, and when the insert member is attached to the handle, the needle can obtain a smaller sample of tissue.	10-04-2012

Raymond Williams, Chicago, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130037445	Container - A container to facilitate storing and displaying collectibles is disclosed. The container includes a cover having an exterior surface and a base having an exterior surface. The container further may include at least one first actuator coupled to the exterior surfaces of the cover and the base, wherein the at least one first actuator moves the cover between a first open position and a second closed position. The container also may include a platform coupled within the container, wherein the platform comprises at least two shelves with at least one second actuator coupled between the two shelves, and the at least one second actuator is configured to raise and lower at least one shelf of the platform with respect to another shelf of the platform. Another container is disclosed. This container includes a cover having an interior surface, a top and at least one flange, and a base having an interior surface, at least three sides and a bottom. This container further includes at least one first actuator coupled to the interior surfaces of the cover and the base and coupled between the top and the bottom, wherein the at least one actuator is configured to raise and lower the cover between a first open position and a second closed position.	02-14-2013

Richard K. Williams, Aurora, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090002881	DAMPED DRIVABLE ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD FOR DAMPING DRIVABLE ASSEMBLY - A damped assembly is provided including a drivable assembly with housing, and a damper structure in operative association with the housing for dampening noise and/or vibration. The damper structure includes a viscoelastic damper layer and a continuous, polymeric constraining layer intimately contacting and encasing the viscoelastic damper layer.	01-01-2009

Robert E. Williams, Collinsville, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110081552	Multilaminar tag material - A three layer tag material constructed of a top layer of polymer bonded to the emulsion side of a micro-encapsulated carbonless paper which inturn is bonded to the uncoated side of a coated one side paper. The resulting construction is a laminated two side printable tag material with both sides being printable by traditional printing methods, or which can be subjected to either metal stamping or embossing applied to either surface of the tag to furnish print material upon said tag. The total tag caliper is reliant on the sum of the calipers of the three different layers that can be customized for specific applications by varying the calipers of one or more of the different components. An additional layer of clear laminate may be adhered to the coated side of the coated one side paper, on the bottom, for additional print protection.	04-07-2011
20110086194	Security inherent wrap label with patterned adhesive - A patterned adhesive tag applied to separable-lid containers, hinged-lid containers, film-lid containers, and other packaged products. The patterned tag adhesive is designed to add security to the packaging of the goods, such that when an unauthorized person tries to remove the tag, it will tear, indicating an unauthorized entry, and caution against purchase or usage of the product. The tag is designed to wrap around a plurality of sides of the packaged product. The tag may be multi-layered through the usage of additional adhesives and substrates to facilitate couponing and booklet applications for the marketed product.	04-14-2011

Sara A. Williams, Des Plaines, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110240525	Distillation Column Pressure Control - Methods and systems for controlling the pressure of distillation columns, for example those operating under vacuum pressure and conventionally equipped with a steam ejector system, are described. Representative distillation columns are used in the separation of thermally unstable components, such as the physical solvent sulfolane, having relatively low volatility. Such columns are employed in aromatic hydrocarbon extraction processes for the recovery of purified C	10-06-2011

Steven S. Williams, Lemont, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110274382	LIGHTWEIGHT HYBRID BEARING ASSEMBLY AND A METHOD OF MAKING THEREOF - A lightweight hybrid bearing assembly and method of making thereof is disclosed. The bearing assembly includes an inner race and an outer race radially spaced from the inner race. One or both of the inner race and the outer race have a convex bearing surface. Between the inner race and the outer race, a plurality of ceramic roller elements are received. The ceramic roller elements have a concave bearing surface that engages the convex bearing surface or surfaces. Among other things, this accommodates axial misalignment of the races relative to one another.	11-10-2011

Timothy A. Williams, South Elgin, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110177734	STRETCHABLE SCRIM WRAPPING MATERIAL - An industrial packaging material comprises a woven scrim of stretchable thermoplastic tapes bonded to a stretchable non-woven water-impermeable layer. The scrim and the non-woven layer are made from a blend comprising a polyolefin and an elastomer. The thermoplastic tapes of the scrim have a degree of elongation before breaking in the range of 20% to 500%.	07-21-2011
20110308982	WRAPPER FOR METAL COILS - A wrapper for wrapping a cylindrical roll of coiled material, such as coiled steel, is a one-piece wrapper which covers the outer periphery, the ends and the inner periphery of the roll. The wrapper has a first portion for covering the ends and outer periphery and a second portion for covering the inner periphery. Draw strings are provided at the longitudinal edges of the first portion for cinching the wrapper against the ends of the roll.	12-22-2011

Timothy James Williams, Arcola, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100081862	Composition and method to modify sperm function and increase male gender ratio in mammals - A composition and method is provided for modifying sperm fertility in mammals for the purpose of biasing the gender in favor of male offspring. The composition includes an amount of a class of compounds of phenoxazine or phenothiazine, having the structure (FIG.	04-01-2010
20100087702	Composition and method to modify sperm fertility and female gender ratio in mammals - A composition and method is provided to modify sperm fertility and sex ratio of mammalian offspring. The composition includes an amount of a class of compounds of phenoxazine or phenothiazine, having the structure (see FIG.	04-08-2010
20100234676	COMPOSITION AND METHOD TO MODIFY SPERM FUNCTION AND INCREASE MALE GENDER RATIO IN MAMMALS - A composition and method is provided for modifying sperm fertility in mammals for the purpose of biasing the gender in favor of male offspring. The composition includes an amount of a class of compounds of phenoxazine or phenothiazine, having the structure (FIG.	09-16-2010