Patents by Inventor George Washington
George Washington 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).
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Publication number: 20160198806Abstract: A necktie device for securing a necktie to a user is provided. The necktie device includes a body having a width sized to fit within a necktie loop on a back side of a necktie. The body may be a planar body and substantially flat. The body may include a top end with a first clip and a bottom end with a second clip. The first and second clip may be secured to and retain within a front fold of a shirt.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2015Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventor: George WASHINGTON
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Publication number: 20150268207Abstract: A nanostructure sensing device comprises a semiconductor nanostructure having an outer surface, and at least one of metal or metal-oxide nanoparticle clusters functionalizing the outer surface of the nanostructure and forming a photoconductive nanostructure/nanocluster hybrid sensor enabling light-assisted sensing of a target analyte.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2013Publication date: September 24, 2015Inventors: University of Maryland, College Park, United States of America, as Represented by the Secretary of Commerce, George Mason University, The George Washington University
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Publication number: 20140065482Abstract: A method for forming nanometer-sized super-iron salt particles and a storage battery having the nanometer-sized super oxidized iron salts is provided. The method includes providing super-iron salts, and grinding the super-iron salts to nanometer-sized super-iron salt particles in a water-free environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: The George Washington UniversityInventor: The George Washington University
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Publication number: 20130214150Abstract: The field of the invention is atmospheric pressure mass spectrometry (MS), and more specifically a process and apparatus which combine infrared laser ablation with electrospray ionization (ESI)Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2013Publication date: August 22, 2013Applicant: THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITYInventor: THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
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Publication number: 20130141721Abstract: A system that simultaneously measures the translational temperature, bulk velocity, and density in gases by collecting, referencing, and analyzing nanosecond time-scale Rayleigh scattered light from molecules is described. A narrow-band pulsed laser source is used to probe two largely separated measurement locations, one of which is used for reference. The elastically scattered photons containing information from both measurement locations are collected at the same time and analyzed spectrally using a planar Fabry-Perot interferometer. A practical means of referencing the measurement of velocity using the laser frequency, and the density and temperature using the information from the reference measurement location maintained at constant properties is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2012Publication date: June 6, 2013Applicants: USA as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Admi, The George Washington UniversityInventors: The George Washington University, United State of America as represented by the Ad- ministrator of the National Aeronnaitics and Space
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Publication number: 20130134050Abstract: A method of producing iron by: solubilizing iron oxide as a lithiated iron oxide in a molten carbonate having lithium carbonate; and subjecting the lithiated iron oxide to electrolysis to obtain iron and oxygen. The molten alkali metal carbonate salt may further include lithium oxide. Additionally the lithium carbonate may be simultaneously subjected to electrolysis to produce steel instead of iron.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2012Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: The George Washington UniversityInventor: The George Washington University
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Publication number: 20130102862Abstract: Systems and methods for visualizing ablated tissue are disclosed. In some embodiments, a system for imaging tissue includes a catheter having an expandable balloon at a distal end, an illumination device positioned within the balloon for propagating light from an external light source for illuminating a tissue being treated to excite native nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide hydrogen (NADH) in the tissue, and an imaging device positioned within the balloon for detecting fluorescence from the illuminated tissue, the imaging device being configured to communicate detected NADH fluorescence to an external fluorescence camera.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2012Publication date: April 25, 2013Applicant: THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITYInventor: THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
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Publication number: 20130079645Abstract: Systems and methods for visualizing ablated tissue are disclosed. In some embodiments, a system for imaging tissue comprising: a catheter having a distal end and a proximal end; an inflatable balloon disposed about the distal end of the catheter; and an optical housing extending from the distal end of the catheter into the balloon, the optical housing being configured to position inside the balloon a light source for illuminating a tissue outside the balloon and a camera for imaging the illuminated tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2012Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicants: LUXCATH, LLC, THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITYInventors: The George Washington University, LuxCath, LLC
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Publication number: 20100287055Abstract: A method, computer program product, and computing device for storing a first advertisement in a non-volatile storage device within a computing device. The first advertisement is rendered on the computing device during a first firmware boot sequence of the computing device. A second advertisement is stored in the non-volatile storage device within the computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2007Publication date: November 11, 2010Inventors: Geraldine Robinson, Donald Lawrence Clark, George Washington Graham
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Publication number: 20080077784Abstract: An apparatus and method that can be used for marketing and advertising during the system check of a computer, which is one of the busiest periods that the computer or computer type device has, which occurs just before the computer or computer type device initializes its operating system and after power up. The methodology is to run various forms of advertisements/commercials while the computer or computer type device is busy. The present method calls for the advertisements/commercials to run during the time window when the system check is normally displayed at a very rapid pace, and prior to the operating system attempting to engage and run the computing device. While the system check is occurring the present invention calls for advertisements/commercials to run in the foreground covering, if not all, a portion of the monitor screen.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2006Publication date: March 27, 2008Applicant: GERRI'S MARKETING & ADVERTISING CONCEPTS, LLCInventors: Geraldine Robinson, Donald Lawrence Clark, George Washington Graham
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Publication number: 20080077491Abstract: A method, computer program product, and computing device for storing a first advertisement in a non-volatile storage device within a computing device. The first advertisement is rendered on the computing device during a first firmware boot sequence of the computing device. A second advertisement is stored in the non-volatile storage device within the computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2007Publication date: March 27, 2008Inventors: GERALDINE ROBINSON, Donald Lawrence Clark, George Washington Graham
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Patent number: 7144505Abstract: The present invention provides, inter alia, a composition useful for producing a homogeneous, semipermeable membrane, the composition comprising a polysulfone semipermeable membrane, the polysulfone semipermeable membrane comprising a mixture of: an ultra-high-molecular-weight hydrophilic polymer, a polysulfone compound and a solvent for the polysulfone compound, and the polysulfone semipermeable membrane having a homogeneous structure such that the polysulfone semipermeable membrane has a substantially uniform structure. Another aspect of this invention discloses methods for fabricating semipermeable membranes by homogeneously mixing the composition, melting the composition, and melt-spinning the molten composition. Another aspect of the present invention includes homogeneous, melt-spun, semipermeable membranes useful for liquid separation processes, such as, but not limited to, microfiltration, ultrafiltration, dialysis, and reverse osmosis.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2002Date of Patent: December 5, 2006Assignees: Baxter International Inc., Baxter Healthare S.A.Inventors: Wenli Han, Martin Ketterer, Jonnie Lee, Thanh Nguyen, George Washington, Delores Jordan, Dibyendu De
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Patent number: 6964321Abstract: A method and system for presenting merchandise on a paved surface which employs permanently installed anchors each having a vertical sleeve. Poles of common height are inserted within the sleeves of the anchors in a manner defining a three dimensional merchandising region. The tops of the poles are interconnected by tensioned cable assemblies from which informational signage is suspended and retained by lower disposed retainer tensioned cables. Merchandising bays are established between mutually adjacent poles and entrance and exit regions are established in conjunction with a shopper aisle. A canopy is supported by poles and anchors over a cash/wrap station at the exit region.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2001Date of Patent: November 15, 2005Assignee: Outdoor Merchandising Solutions, LLCInventors: George Washington Baughman, III, William Anthony Dascenzo, Kristin Elizabeth Griffin, Larry L. Wood
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Patent number: 6881337Abstract: The present invention discloses, inter alia, a composition useful for producing a hemogeneous, semipermeable membrane, the composition comprising (1) a polysulfone compounds, (2) a solvent, such as sulfolane, antypyrine, ?valerolactam, diethyl phthalate, and mixtures thereof, and (3) a non-solvent, such as poly(ethylene glycol), di(ethylene glycol), tri(ethylene glycol), glycerol, and mixtures thereof. Another aspect of this invention discloses methods for fabricating semipermeable membranes by homogeneously mixing the composition of the polysulfone compound, solvent, and non-solvent, melting the composition, and melt-spinning the molten composition. Another aspect of the present invention includes homogeneous, melt-spun, semipermeable membranes useful for liquid separation processes, such as, but not limited to, microfiltration, ultrafiltration, dialysis, and reverse osmosis.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2001Date of Patent: April 19, 2005Assignee: Baxter International Inc.Inventors: Timothy B. Meluch, Chung-Yuan Chiang, Hamid Jaanine, Thanh Nguyen, John M. Radovich, Kees Ruzius, Lalith K. Silva, George Washington
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Publication number: 20040026315Abstract: The present invention provides, inter alia, a composition useful for producing a homogeneous, semipermeable membrane, the composition comprising a polysulfone semipermeable membrane, the polysulfone semipermeable membrane comprising a mixture of: an ultra-high-molecular-weight hydrophilic polymer, a polysulfone compound and a solvent for the polysulfone compound, and the polysulfone semipermeable membrane having a homogeneous structure such that the polysulfone semipermeable membrane has a substantially uniform structure. Another aspect of this invention discloses methods for fabricating semipermeable membranes by homogeneously mixing the composition, melting the composition, and melt-spinning the molten composition. Another aspect of the present invention includes homogeneous, melt-spun, semipermeable membranes useful for liquid separation processes, such as, but not limited to, microfiltration, ultrafiltration, dialysis, and reverse osmosis.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2002Publication date: February 12, 2004Inventors: Wenli Han, Martin Ketterer, Jonnie Lee, Thanh Nguyen, George Washington, Delores Jordan, Dibyendu De
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Publication number: 20030051749Abstract: A method and system for presenting merchandise on a paved surface which employs permanently installed anchors each having a vertical sleeve. Poles of common height are inserted within the sleeves of the anchors in a manner defining a three dimensional merchandising region. The tops of the poles are interconnected by tensioned cable assemblies from which informational signage is suspended and retained by lower disposed retainer tensioned cables. Merchandising bays are established between mutually adjacent poles and entrance and exit regions are established in conjunction with a shopper aisle. A canopy is supported by poles and anchors over a cash/wrap station at the exit region.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2001Publication date: March 20, 2003Inventors: George Washington Baughman, William Anthony Dascenzo, Kristin Elizabeth Griffin, Larry L. Wood
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Patent number: 6459963Abstract: A control system trims a gas turbine engine in real-time to provide a desired amount of thrust. The control system includes a controller coupled to the engine for receiving inputs from the engine regarding a status of the engine. The controller includes a processor and a non-volatile memory coupled to the processor. The processor is programmed to execute control logic. An engine power schedule representing values for a controlled variable is stored in the memory.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2000Date of Patent: October 1, 2002Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: George Washington Bennett, Sridhar Adibhatla, Matthew William Wiseman
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Publication number: 20010003123Abstract: The present invention discloses, inter alia, a composition useful for producing a hemogeneous, semipermeable membrane, the composition comprising (1) a polysulfone compounds, (2) a solvent, such as sulfolane, antypytine, &dgr;valerolactam, diethyl phthalate, and mixtures thereof, and (3) a non-solvent, such as poly(ethylene glycol), di(ethylene glycol), tri(ethylene glycol), glycerol, and mixtures thereof. Another aspect of this invention discloses methods for fabricating semipermeable membranes by homogeneously mixing the composition of the polysulfone compound, solvent, and non-solvent, melting the composition, and melt-spinning the molten composition. Another aspect of the present invention includes homogeneous, melt-spun, semipermeable membranes useful for liquid separation processes, such as, but not limited to, microfiltration, ultrafiltration, dialysis, and reverse osmosis.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2001Publication date: June 7, 2001Inventors: Timothy B. Meluch, Chung-Yuan Chiang, Hamid Jaanine, Thanh Nguyen, John M. Radovich, Kees Ruzius, Lalith K. Silva, George Washington
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Patent number: 6218441Abstract: The present invention discloses, inter alia, a composition useful for producing a homogeneous, semipermeable membrane, the composition comprising (1) a polysulfone compound, (2) a solvent, such as sulfolane, antypyrine, &dgr;-valerolactam, diethyl phthalate, and mixtures thereof, and (3) a non-solvent, such as poly(ethylene glycol), di(ethylene glycol), tri(ethylene glycol), glycerol, and mixtures thereof. Another aspect of this invention discloses methods for fabricating semipermeable membranes by homogeneously mixing the composition of the polysulfone compound, solvent, and non-solvent, melting the composition, and melt-spinning the molten composition. Another aspect of the present invention includes homogeneous, melt-spun, semipermeable membranes useful for liquid separation processes, such as, but not limited to, microfiltration, ultrafiltration, dialysis, and reverse osmosis.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 1999Date of Patent: April 17, 2001Inventors: Timothy B. Meluch, Chung-Yuan Chiang, Hamid Jaanine, Thanh Nguyen, John M. Radovich, Kees Ruzius, Lalith K. Silva, George Washington
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Patent number: 5897817Abstract: Methods are disclosed for making semipermeable membranes from cellulose acetate and for making medical devices therefrom. In the process, a molten liquid comprising cellulose acetate (CA) is extruded to produce a membrane. The solvent and non-solvent are removed from the membrane to produce a semipermeable membrane having a water permeability. The semipermeable membrane is impregnated with a liquid consisting essentially of water to render the semipermeable membrane capable of being stored until time of use without undergoing a substantial loss in water permeability. The semipermeable membrane can be incorporated in a casing in order to produce a medical product, wherein the membrane is impregnated in the product.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 1997Date of Patent: April 27, 1999Assignee: Althin Medical, Inc.Inventors: John M. Radovich, Melvin Rothberg, George Washington