Patents by Inventor Charles Craig

Charles Craig has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 7688060
    Abstract: An integral electronic revenue meter system diagnostics package including a microprocessor, storage memory, preselect series of system diagnostic tests, and recording any results which exceed predefined programmable thresholds, and display means for displaying error and/or diagnostic messages identifying selected diagnostic data and/or errors discovered in the meter tests during a predefined period is included as part of an electricity revenue meter of the type used for collecting metering data for a utility which uses such data for billing purposes. The system automatically senses the type of electrical service in which the revenue meter is installed when the revenue meter is installed in a socket at the customer's premises.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Itron, Inc.
    Inventors: Forrest Wayne Briese, Charles Craig Hyder, John Murray Schlarb, Coy Stephen Lowe, Christophe Jean Andre Fouquet
  • Patent number: 7688061
    Abstract: An integral electronic revenue meter system diagnostics package including a microprocessor, storage memory, preselect series of system diagnostic tests, and recording any results which exceed predefined programmable thresholds, and display means for displaying error and/or diagnostic messages identifying selected diagnostic data and/or errors discovered in the meter tests during a predefined period is included as part of an electricity revenue meter of the type used for collecting metering data for a utility which uses such data for billing purposes. The system automatically senses the type of electrical service in which the revenue meter is installed when the revenue meter is installed in a socket at the customer's premises.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Itron, Inc.
    Inventors: Forrest Wayne Briese, Charles Craig Hyder, John Murray Schlarb, Coy Stephen Lowe, Christophe Jean Andre Fouquet
  • Publication number: 20100042544
    Abstract: A method for an educator to teach a subject with of: a system which allows a plurality of computer users a of accessing a secured, interactive, multimedia, animated knowledge base created by expert(s), the system identifies and differentiates: administrators, educators, students, advertisers and browsers, allowing each predetermined access, where access is a defined characteristics of the system, characteristics of the system includes: predetermined access, predetermined access timeframes, predetermined roles of the system, the knowledgebase is comprised of: information being proven and well-accepted by experts knowledgeable in the subject,
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2008
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Inventors: Charles Craig Breaux, Ramkum Ar Srinivasan, Michael Noel Payne, Brian Keith Dickerson
  • Patent number: 7639000
    Abstract: An integral electronic revenue meter system diagnostics package including a microprocessor, storage memory, preselect series of system diagnostic tests, and recording any results which exceed predefined programmable thresholds, and display means for displaying error and/or diagnostic messages identifying selected diagnostic data and/or errors discovered in the meter tests during a predefined period is included as part of an electricity revenue meter of the type used for collecting metering data for a utility which uses such data for billing purposes. The system automatically senses the type of electrical service in which the revenue meter is installed when the revenue meter is installed in a socket at the customer's premises.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: Itron, Inc.
    Inventors: Forrest Wayne Briese, Charles Craig Hyder, John Murray Schlarb, Coy Stephen Lowe, Christophe Jean Andre Fouquet
  • Publication number: 20090156689
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of modulating a selected biological activity of a naturally occurring material having one or more biological activities in an extract of the naturally occurring material, the method comprising incubating the extract in a medium in the presence of an aerobically metabolizing microorganism, under suitable aerobic conditions, for a period of time sufficient to modulate the selected activity with respect to baseline activity of the unincubated extract. The invention also relates to the bioconverted material so prepared, and the use of same in cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2009
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: George Cioca, Vasile Ionita-Manzatu, Liliana George, Paolo U. Giacomoni, Andrew J. Bevacqua, Harvey Gedeon, Charles Craig Tadlock, Donald F. Collins, Thomas Mammone, Daniel H. Maes, Christina G. Fthenakis
  • Publication number: 20090057790
    Abstract: A package for a micro-electromechanical device (MEMS package) includes an inner enclosure having an inner cavity defined therein, and a fill port channel communicating with the inner cavity and of sufficient length to allow a quantity of adhesive to enter the fill port channel while preventing the adhesive from entering the inner cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventors: Don Michael, Mari J. Rossman, Bradley Bower, Charles Craig Haluzak, John R. Sterner, Quan Qi, John Kane
  • Patent number: 7465600
    Abstract: A package for a micro-electromechanical device (MEMS package) includes an inner enclosure having an inner cavity defined therein, and a fill port channel communicating with the inner cavity and of sufficient length to allow a quantity of adhesive to enter the fill port channel while preventing the adhesive from entering the inner cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Don Michael, Mari J. Rossman, Bradley Bower, Charles Craig Haluzak, John R. Stemer, Quan Qi, John Kane
  • Publication number: 20080299103
    Abstract: Well-preserved aqueous topical compositions that satisfy one or more widely recognized organic certification standards. The compositions comprise a preservative system comprising an in situ hypoiodite generator; and a plant extract blend; optionally, an essential oil blend. Such compositions do not require synthetic preservatives, especially parabens. Suitable aqueous compositions may contain an oil phase, such as oil-in-water or water-in-oil emulsions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Inventors: Liliana George, Steve Schnittger, Kathy Kretzschmar, Charles Craig Tadlock, Monica Apostol
  • Publication number: 20080263397
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable media for testing failure rate of newly installed network elements within a predetermined amount of time prior to customer use of the network elements are provided. An order report including information regarding one or more network elements is accessed, and based on the information provided by the orders report, a network element from the one or more network elements to be tested is determined. Information regarding the network element to be tested is retrieved from the orders report and included on a ticket created for the network element to be tested. The ticket created for the network element is then forwarded to a test device for testing of the network element associated with the forwarded ticket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventors: Charles Craig Lutz, Jason Curtis Spielvogel, Gregory Adams Irwin, Calvin Laurance
  • Patent number: 7417530
    Abstract: A blanket with integral vibrating mechanisms for awakening a sleeper during an emergency. A control box receives information and based on an array of user settings, the control box will either actuate the vibrating mechanisms or produce a sound capable of being heard with the human ear. The control box receives information through its antenna from various authority agencies. The control box may be limited in who it may communicate with, what language it may produce sounds in, or at what distance it is allowed to communicate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Inventor: E. Charles Craig
  • Publication number: 20080149110
    Abstract: The Awake Airway is an oral device designed with two arches to gently hold both the maxillary and mandibular dental arches in a fixed position angled slightly open in such a way as to not stimulate any part of the oral cavity or oropharynx so a fully wide awake user would tolerate it. It would be made of a resilient material such as a soft plastic with a foam insert to hold the teeth or edentulous arches. It is shaped to conform to the teeth and maxillary and mandibular anatomy, and easily inserted by the user him/herself. By gently maintaining the mouth slightly open it would enhance the patency of the airway. It's usefulness would include that of a clinical airway in awake to sedated or anesthetized or obtunded patients that may be more flexible than currently available airway support devices since it may be tolerated until the user is fully awake.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventor: Charles Craig Baldwin
  • Publication number: 20080149114
    Abstract: The Awake Airway is an oral device designed with two arches to gently hold both the maxillary and mandibular dental arches in a fixed position angled slightly open in such a way as to not stimulate any part of the oral cavity or oropharynx so a fully wide awake user would tolerate it. It would be made of a resilient material such as a soft plastic with a foam insert to hold the teeth or edentulous arches. It is shaped to conform to the teeth and maxillary and mandibular anatomy, and easily inserted by the user him/herself By gently maintaining the mouth slightly open it would enhance the patency of the airway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventor: Charles Craig Baldwin
  • Publication number: 20080153056
    Abstract: The Awake Airway is an oral device designed with two arches to gently hold both the maxillary and mandibular dental arches in a fixed position angled slightly open in such a way as to not stimulate any part of the oral cavity or oropharynx so a fully wide awake user would tolerate it. It would be made of a resilient material such as a soft plastic with a foam insert to hold the teeth or edentulous arches. It is shaped to conform to the teeth and maxillary and mandibular anatomy, and easily inserted by the user him/herself. By gently maintaining the mouth slightly open it would enhance the patency of the airway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventor: Charles Craig Baldwin
  • Patent number: 7298135
    Abstract: An integral electronic revenue meter system diagnostics package including a microprocessor, storage memory, preselect series of system diagnostic tests, and recording any results which exceed predefined programmable thresholds, and display means for displaying error and/or diagnostic messages identifying selected diagnostic data and/or errors discovered in the meter tests during a predefined period is included as part of an electricity revenue meter of the type used for collecting metering data for a utility which uses such data for billing purposes. The system automatically senses the type of electrical service in which the revenue meter is installed when the revenue meter is installed in a socket at the customer's premises.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Itron, Inc.
    Inventors: Forrest Wayne Briese, Charles Craig Hyder, John Murray Schlarb, Coy Stephen Lowe, Christophe Jean Andre Fouquet
  • Patent number: 7153516
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of making a ringing nanogel with low levels of emulsifiers. The oil-in-water nanogel is thickened by an oil phase and a silicone component that self-structure to increase the complex viscosity of the composition and form the nanogel. The pre-emulsion, containing the silicone component, the oil phase and a water phase, is subjected to a high shear and high pressure treatment at least two consecutive times. The self-thickening of the gel occurs when the silicone component and the oil phase provide structure to the composition. Alternatively, the silicone component can be added to a pre-emulsion of the oil and water phases after the two phases are subjected to high shear and high pressure treatment. The combination of the silicone component with the treated intermediary emulsion is subjected to a second high shear and high pressure treatment which results in self-structuring of the silicone component and the oil phase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: Color Access, Inc.
    Inventors: Heather A. Bowen-Leaver, Charles Craig Tadlock, Liliana George
  • Publication number: 20060047446
    Abstract: A method for determining the variations in the sulfur content of ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel when it is transported through a petroleum transportation system includes sampling fuels at various points during barge transport, pipeline transport and in terminaling operations. New procedures and special handling regiments are developed in view of how the sulfur content of ultra-low sulfur fuel may change when transported through the system in sequence and stored with other petroleum products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2005
    Publication date: March 2, 2006
    Inventors: Neil Naiman, David Mack, Miriam Kuhn, R. Neff, Richard Long, Stephen Meredith, Charles Craig, Stephanie Breuer
  • Patent number: 6984729
    Abstract: The present invention discloses synthetic oligonucleotides complementary to contiguous and noncontiguous regions of the HBV RNA. Also disclosed are methods and kits for inhibiting the replication and expression of HBV, and for treating HBV infections and associated conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Assignee: Hybridon, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce L. Frank, Peter C. Roberts, John Goodchild, J. Charles Craig, John S. Mills, Andrew Slade, Robert E. Kilkuskie, Noel A. Roberts, Raymond Jupp
  • Patent number: 6906018
    Abstract: The invention provides bar compositions with high level of sugar or sugars (greater than about 25% by wt.) and which can be extruded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Rajesh Patel, Yury Yarovoy, Charles Craig Nunn, Joseph Oreste Carnali
  • Patent number: 6906023
    Abstract: The invention provides process for making bar compositions with high level of sugar or sugars (greater than about 25% by wt.) and which can be extruded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, a division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Rajesh Patel, Yury Yarovoy, Charles Craig Nunn, Joseph Oreste Carnali
  • Patent number: 6906507
    Abstract: An integral electronic revenue meter system diagnostics package including a microprocessor, storage memory, preselect series of system diagnostic tests, and recording any results which exceed predefined programmable thresholds, and display means for displaying error and/or diagnostic messages identifying selected diagnostic data and/or errors discovered in the meter tests during a predefined period is included as part of an electricity revenue meter of the type used for collecting metering data for a utility which uses such data for billing purposes. The system automatically senses the type of electrical service in which the revenue meter is installed when the revenue meter is installed in a socket at the customer's premises.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Assignee: Itron Electricity Metering, Inc.
    Inventors: Forrest Wayne Briese, Charles Craig Hyder, John Murray Schlarb, Coy Stephen Lowe, Christophe Jean Andre Fouquet