Patents by Inventor Howard James
Howard James 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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Patent number: 9145465Abstract: Copolymers containing acryloylmorpholine and vinylimidazole, and optionally vinylcaprolactam and/or n-vinyl pyrrolidone, have shown superior results in hydrate inhibition tests at conditions of 7° C. subcooling dosed at 1 vol % based on the water cut of the system fluids. The copolymer product has also passed high TDS (total dissolved solids) brine compatibility tests and secondary property tests including foaming and hot injection tests which make it useful as a kinetic hydrate inhibitor in gas production systems susceptible to the formation of natural gas hydrates.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2012Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventors: Howard James Spencer, Ravinder Virdee, Michael P. Squicciarini, Gordon T. Rivers, Marc N. Lehmann
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Patent number: 9138665Abstract: A filter system for filtering particles from a liquid includes an underdrain assembly having an underdrain defining at least one underdrain chamber and a media retainer assembly. The media retainer assembly includes an upper filter media retainer plate defining a plurality of hopper-shaped cavities and a lower filter media retainer plate defining a plurality of hopper-shaped cavities corresponding to the plurality of hopper-shaped cavities on the upper plate. The plates are in a nested arrangement such that the hopper-shaped cavities on the upper plate are in alignment with the corresponding plurality of hopper-shaped cavities on the lower plate to define a plurality of passages therebetween and allow for the passage of the liquid while preventing the passage of a filter media. During a backwash operation, the upper and lower plates are relatively moveable such that the backwash fluid releases any particles lodged in the passages between the plates.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2012Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: XYLEM WATER SOLUTIONS ZELIENOPLE LLCInventors: Christopher J. Ball, Brian J. Bates, Howard James Sweeney
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Patent number: 9125244Abstract: An induction cooktop appliance includes a housing having an air intake opening and an air exhaust opening, the air intake opening and the air exhaust opening defining an air cooling circulation path, an induction cooktop disposed on top of the housing, electronics for the induction cooktop disposed within the housing, and a vent tube having a first end and a second end, the vent tube being disposed in the cooling air circulation path and configured to segregate air entering the air intake opening from air exiting the air exhaust opening.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2011Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Howard James Oagley, Mark Davis Johnson, Daniel Stephen Frazer, David Joseph Najewicz
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Patent number: 9057527Abstract: A range hood is provided that allows the user to select between venting to the exterior of a kitchen space versus recirculating air that is drawn over e.g., a cook top. Features are provided whereby the user can readily switch between such options for gas flow. A filter can also be provided whereby the user can readily select between different filter media depending upon the mode of gas flow selected.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2012Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Howard James Oagley, Mark Davis Johnson
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Publication number: 20150144488Abstract: Methods and apparatus for electrophoretic or electrophoretically assisted enrichment of sperm cells along a channel placed between two chambers. According to certain preferred embodiments, the methods and apparatuses may be used, simultaneous to sperm cell enrichment for the separation of said sperm cells from a pre-treatment chemical compound with which they have been contacted to improve their fertilization ability when subsequently used, for example, in intrauterine insemination or another method of insemination.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2013Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventor: Michael Howard James
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Patent number: 8997732Abstract: A method and apparatus for the thermal protection of LED light modules in a range hood appliance is provided. If the temperature of the LED light module reaches a predetermined temperature, one or more protective actions are taken to prevent over heating the LED light module. Such protective actions can include e.g., decreasing and/or terminating the power to the LED light module, opening a damper to provide air for cooling the LED light module, and/or activating a fan to provide forced convection cooling of the LED light module.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2010Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Howard James Oagley, Justin Tyler Brown
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Patent number: 8991128Abstract: The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one aspect thereof, is a portable drywall/plaster repair kit comprised of at least one pencil like structure comprised of a first end and a second end; a sharpener for sharpening at least one of said first end and said second end; and a cutting device for scoring or cutting the sharpened first or second end. The drywall/plaster repair kit eliminates the waiting time typically associated with other drywall/plaster repair methods and devices, and enables a user to repair a hole in drywall and/or plaster with a single application, thereby saving time.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2013Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Inventor: Howard James
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Publication number: 20150037864Abstract: A process for separating sperm cells from a chemical compound by electrophoresis comprising subjecting the sperm cells to an electric potential between a cathode and an anode such that the sperm cells are separated from the chemical compound, and related methods including methods of using said sperm cells in intrauterine insemination.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventor: Michael Howard James
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Publication number: 20150010428Abstract: A cobalt-nickel alloy composition comprising by weight: about 29 to 37 percent cobalt; about 29 to 37 percent nickel; about 10 to 16 percent chromium; about 4 to 6 percent aluminium; at least one of Nb, Ti and Ta; at least one of W, Ta and Nb; the cobalt and nickel being present in a ratio between about 0.9 and 1.1.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventors: Mark Christopher HARDY, David DYE, Huiyu YAN, Matthias KNOP, Howard James STONE
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Publication number: 20140348689Abstract: A nickel-base alloy having the following composition (in weight percent unless otherwise stated): Cr 10.5-15.0; Co 1.7-8.8; Fe 0-5.9; Si 0-0.65; Mn 0-0.65; Mo 0.3-2.3; W 2.3-4.4; Al 2.7-4.1; Nb 1.0-4.2; Ti 1.0-3.0; Ta 2.0-5.0; Hf 0.0-0.6; C 0.02-0.06; B 0.015-0.035; Zr 0.035-0.11; S<20 ppm; P<60 ppm; the balance being Ni and incidental impurities. The alloy has an improved combination of properties (principally resistance to surface environmental damage and dwell fatigue crack growth) compared with known alloys, and is intended to operate for prolonged periods of time above 700° C., and up to peak temperatures of 800° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE PLCInventors: Mark Christopher HARDY, Howard James STONE, Paul Michael MIGNANELLI, Bryce David CONDUIT, Gareth John CONDUIT
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Publication number: 20140322068Abstract: A molybdenum based alloy composition including between 15% and 20% niobium and 0.05% and 0.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE PLCInventors: Bryce David CONDUIT, Gareth John CONDUIT, Howard James STONE, Mark Christopher HARDY
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Publication number: 20140166567Abstract: A filter system having a filter media retainer seal includes: at least one underdrain block having a top wall, a bottom wall, and a pair of side walls extending between the top wall and the bottom wall; a filter media retainer mounted onto the top wall of the at least one underdrain block; and at least one rib positioned between the underdrain block and the filter media retainer. The at least one rib forms a seal between the underdrain block and the filter media retainer, and prevents filter media from entering the underdrain block. The at least one rib can be monolithically formed to the at least one underdrain block. Alternatively, the at least one rib is monolithically formed to the filter media retainer. The rib is crushable and/or it bites into a surface on the adjoining part to reduce or eliminate the need for a separate sealant.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2013Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: XYLEM WATER SOLUTIONS ZELIENOPLE LLCInventors: Howard James Sweeney, Brian James Bates
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Publication number: 20140102041Abstract: The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one aspect thereof, is a portable drywall/plaster repair kit comprised of at least one pencil like structure comprised of a first end and a second end; a sharpener for sharpening at least one of said first end and said second end; and a cutting device for scoring or cutting the sharpened first or second end. The drywall/plaster repair kit eliminates the waiting time typically associated with other drywall/plaster repair methods and devices, and enables a user to repair a hole in drywall and/or plaster with a single application, thereby saving time.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Inventor: Howard James
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Publication number: 20140021121Abstract: A filter system for filtering particles from a liquid includes an underdrain assembly having an underdrain defining at least one underdrain chamber and a media retainer assembly. The media retainer assembly includes an upper filter media retainer plate defining a plurality of hopper-shaped cavities and a lower filter media retainer plate defining a plurality of hopper-shaped cavities corresponding to the plurality of hopper-shaped cavities on the upper plate. The plates are in a nested arrangement such that the hopper-shaped cavities on the upper plate are in alignment with the corresponding plurality of hopper-shaped cavities on the lower plate to define a plurality of passages therebetween and allow for the passage of the liquid while preventing the passage of a filter media. During a backwash operation, the upper and lower plates are relatively moveable such that the backwash fluid releases any particles lodged in the passages between the plates.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2012Publication date: January 23, 2014Applicant: XYLEM WATER SOLUTIONS ZELIENOPLE LLCInventors: Christopher J. Ball, Brian J. Bates, Howard James Sweeney
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Publication number: 20130310704Abstract: Methods of detecting and predicting ovulation and a period of fertility include determining a series of measures indicative of the basal body temperature of a female human user to identify a temperature change event. The method includes obtaining, within a first 24 hour period, a plurality of first readings of the temperature of the female human user at intervals over a first extended period of at least an hour. The plurality of first readings are then processed to determine at least one first representative temperature reading representative of the basal body temperature of the user for the first extended period and the at least one first representative temperature reading is stored. The method is repeated for at least second and third 24 hour periods and the representative temperature readings are provided for analysis to identify a temperature change event for the female human user.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2013Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: Fertility Focus LimitedInventors: Michael Howard JAMES, Toby Grahame KNOWLES
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Publication number: 20130296735Abstract: Methods of detecting and predicting ovulation and a period of fertility include determining a series of measures indicative of the basal body temperature of a female human user to identify a temperature change event. The method includes obtaining, within a first 24 hour period, a plurality of first readings of the temperature of the female human user at intervals over a first extended period of at least an hour. The plurality of first readings are then processed to determine at least one first representative temperature reading representative of the basal body temperature of the user for the first extended period and the at least one first representative temperature reading is stored. The method is repeated for at least second and third 24 hour periods and the representative temperature readings are provided for analysis to identify a temperature change event for the female human user.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventors: Michael Howard JAMES, Toby Grahame KNOWLES
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Publication number: 20130233295Abstract: A range hood is provided that allows the user to select between venting to the exterior of a kitchen space versus recirculating air that is drawn over e.g., a cook top. Features are provided whereby the user can readily switch between such options for gas flow. A filter can also be provided whereby the user can readily select between different filter media depending upon the mode of gas flow selected.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2012Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Howard James Oagley, Mark Davis Johnson
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Patent number: 8496597Abstract: A method of providing information relating to the fertility of a female mammal comprising the steps of: (i) taking multiple temperature readings from the female mammal during an extended period; (ii) identifying and disregarding temperature readings having one or more characteristics of irrelevant or faulty data; (iii) obtaining one or several representative temperature values for the extended period; (iv) repeating steps (i) to (iii) over multiple extended periods; (v) analyzing the representative temperature values obtained over multiple extended periods for one or more patterns in the representative temperature values indicative or predictive of ovulation in order to provide information relating to the fertility of the female mammal to a user, wherein the representative temperature values are not the maximum or minimum temperature readings obtained for the extended period; and related uses and apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2007Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: Fertility Focus LimitedInventors: Michael Howard James, Toby Grahame Knowles
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Patent number: 8483952Abstract: Apparatus and methods for training a person in route management are based on a personal computer. The apparatus may be used for example to train a bus driver to follow a new or changed route. A data store stores data streams corresponding to different kinds of information of the route, including video of the route, audio data, sound data, GPS and time data, and vehicle engine management data. A VDU and loudspeaker are used as output devices to present the plurality of data streams to a user such that they are co-related to the route to be followed. Data streams corresponding to different route information are not combined in the data store, but comprise cross-referable data. The computer is programmed to present the first data stream and the further data stream in a co-related manner via the output devices and in dependence upon the cross-referable data.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2006Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Trapeze Software Inc.Inventors: Andy Kerr, Colin MacAlpine, Stuart Miller, Howard James Williamson
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Publication number: 20130004450Abstract: A protein-acrylate copolymer contains at least one nitrogen containing acrylic monomer. The nitrogen containing acrylic monomer preferably contains a tertiary or quaternary amine group, and particularly a quaternary amine group. The protein-acrylate copolymer can be produced by reacting hydrolysed protein with at least one nitrogen containing acrylic monomer, preferably by free-radical polymerisation. The protein-acrylate copolymer is suitable for use in personal care or cosmetic products, particularly in hair care products where it can increase volume to hair.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2011Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: Croda International PLCInventors: Surinder Pall Chahal, Ian Robert Tooley, Neil Howard James, Charlotte Odette Camille Stricane