Patents by Inventor James A. Piper
James A. Piper 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: 20180224400Abstract: The disclosure relates to methods and apparatus for ion separation, for example using time of flight and ion mobility spectrometry. Ion shutters for use in IMS cells and to methods of operating them are also disclosed. The shutter includes a first shutter electrode and a second shutter electrode. A barrier voltage between these two electrodes is controlled to open and close the shutter to allow ions of interest to pass through the shutter in a drift direction. The control involves varying both: (a) the voltage of the first shutter electrode; and (b) the voltage of the second shutter electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2016Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventor: Lee James Piper
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Publication number: 20170298884Abstract: A fuel injector for a combustion engine includes an injector head including a nozzle, a premixer, and a distributor structured to distribute a plurality of different fuels to different sets of fueling orifices in the premixer. A pilot assembly of the fuel injector is coupled to the premixer and includes a first fueling passage for a first fuel and a second fueling passage for a second fuel. Multiple sets of fueling orifices are positioned within the fuel injector, the fueling orifice sets being selectively connectable to a plurality of different fuel supplies, and both located and sized so as to accommodate a wide range of flow rates to enable a combustion engine coupled with the fuel injector to operate on fuels having a range of Wobbe numbers and compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2016Publication date: October 19, 2017Applicant: Solar Turbines IncorporatedInventors: Rajeshriben Patel, Ram Srinivasan, James Piper, Raymond Alvarez, Rasoul Paydar
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Patent number: 9697490Abstract: Review data associated with a plurality of entities is received. Each of the entities is associated with a particular industry and the review data comprises review data obtained from a plurality of review sites. From at least a portion of the received review data, a review benchmark for the industry is determined. The benchmark is provided as output.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2012Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: Reputation.com, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey James Piper, Brent Michael Franson, Thomas Gerardo Dignan
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Patent number: 9639869Abstract: A user is solicited to provide a review for a business, while the user is located on a premise of the business. Review data is received from the user. The review data is transmitted to a reputation platform configured to evaluate the received review data. If the review data indicates a positive review, a review request action is commenced. If the review data indicates a negative review, a remedial action is commenced.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2014Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Reputation.com, Inc.Inventors: Brent Michael Franson, Jeffrey James Piper, Thomas Gerardo Dignan
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Patent number: 9053499Abstract: The transmission of a review request to a potential author of a review on a review site is facilitated. A determination is made that the potential reviewer has not, subsequent to the transmission, authored a review on the review site. A follow-up action to take with the potential reviewer regarding the review request is determined.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2013Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: Reputation.com, Inc.Inventors: Brent Michael Franson, Jeffrey James Piper, Thomas Gerardo Dignan
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Patent number: 8676596Abstract: A user is prompted to provide a review at a point of sale. Review data is received from the user. The review data is transmitted to a reputation platform configured to evaluate the received review data. If the review data indicates a positive review, a review request action is commenced. If the review data indicates a negative review, a remedial action is commenced.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2012Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Reputation.com, Inc.Inventors: Brent Michael Franson, Jeffrey James Piper, Thomas Gerardo Dignan
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Patent number: 8595022Abstract: Determining a follow-up action to take with respect to a review request is disclosed. The transmission of a review request to a potential reviewer is facilitated. A determination is made that the potential reviewer has not, subsequent to the transmission, created a review. A follow-up action to take regarding the review request is determined.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2012Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Reputation.com, Inc.Inventors: Brent Michael Franson, Jeffrey James Piper, Thomas Gerardo Dignan
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Patent number: 8494973Abstract: An existing distribution of reviews for an entity across a plurality of review sites is evaluated. A determination is made, on behalf of the entity, that the existing distribution should be adjusted. An indication of at least one review site on which the placement of at least one additional review should be targeted is provided as output.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2012Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Reputation.com, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Gerardo Dignan, Brent Michael Franson, Jeffrey James Piper
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Publication number: 20120174287Abstract: The present invention generally relates to protective headgear worn by a user to protect his eyes, head, and face. More particularly, the present invention is directed to a protective headgear assembly used by welders and the like wherein a headgear strap can be tightened or loosened upon the ratcheting of a knob connected to the headgear strap. The headgear strap can also be automatically disengaged for removal of the headgear by pulling the knob away from the user's head.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2012Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: Sellstrom Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Kenneth P. Lemke, James A. Piper, Mark Edward Miller, Daniel Ryan Somen
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Patent number: 8161576Abstract: The present invention generally relates to protective headgear worn by a user to protect his eyes, head, and face. More particularly, the present invention is directed to a protective headgear assembly used by welders and the like wherein a headgear strap can be tightened or loosened upon the ratcheting of a knob connected to the headgear strap. The headgear strap can also be automatically disengaged for removal of the headgear by pulling the knob away from the user's head.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2007Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Sellstrom Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Kenneth P. Lemke, James A. Piper, Mark Edward Miller, Daniel Ryan Somen
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Publication number: 20080281280Abstract: An eyewash system configured to dispense an eyewash fluid is disclosed. The eyewash system comprises a container configured to contain the eyewash fluid; a cover removably coupled to the container; and one or more projections located at least partially between the container and the cover in a stowed position when the cover is coupled to the container. The one or more projections move to a deployed position when the cover is removed from the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2008Publication date: November 13, 2008Inventors: Jeffery S. Jaworski, Timothy E. Perrin, Theodore E. Dhein, Gerard Val Madritsch, Scott W. Beu, James A. Piper, III, Kieron Tse
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Publication number: 20080184451Abstract: The present invention generally relates to protective headgear worn by a user to protect his eyes, head, and face. More particularly, the present invention is directed to a protective headgear assembly used by welders and the like wherein a headgear strap can be tightened or loosened upon the ratcheting of a knob connected to the headgear strap. The headgear strap can also be automatically disengaged for removal of the headgear by pulling the knob away from the user's head.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Inventors: Kenneth P. Lemke, James A. Piper, Mark Edward Miller, Daniel Ryan Somen
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Publication number: 20080107818Abstract: An apparatus for scraping the surface of a sink roll in a molten metal coating process comprises a support member having a pair of linearly movable arms supported thereon. The support member depends from a bridge structure spanning a continuous metal coating line, and a pair or arms, the arms being disposed on opposite sides of said support member. Each arm has a scraper assembly portion attached thereto. Each scraper assembly portion has two blades affixed thereto, a forward scraper blade and a rear scraper blade, with a connecting portion connecting the two blades. The connecting portion also has a first pivot point for attaching the connecting portion to the arm associated with the scraper assembly portion, the first pivot point being disposed between said forward and rear scraper blades for following the radial contours of the roll surface. A second pivot point permits the blades to follow the crown of the roll.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2008Publication date: May 8, 2008Applicant: UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATIONInventors: Erin Sapp, Michael Hickman, Scott Brooks, James Piper
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Publication number: 20070219982Abstract: Systems and methods for preparing electronic searches are disclosed. In situations involving large number of items for many models of products, searches can be burdensome to the database. Moreover, variations in user skills can make many search requests inefficient and even meaningless. In one embodiment, search requests from users are prepared at a web server so as to form a more focused and meaningful search query for the database. Because such computing resource investments can be made at one or more servers, burden of heavy search loads can be distributed to the servers from the database. Various techniques for forming search queries can include translating abbreviations, nomenclatures, and misspellings. Moreover, use of standardized words allows for more efficient searches. In one embodiment, large number of automobile parts can be searched efficiently by prioritized matching of vehicle model information and part information from a search request in forming the search query.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2006Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventors: James Piper, David Brumley, Jason McNeeley, Clark Limbacher
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Publication number: 20060180079Abstract: An apparatus for scraping the surface of a sink roll in a molten metal coating process comprises a support member having a pair of linearly movable arms supported thereon. The support member depends from a bridge structure spanning a continuous metal coating line, and a pair or arms, the arms being disposed on opposite sides of said support member. Each arm has a scraper assembly portion attached thereto. Each scraper assembly portion has two blades affixed thereto, a forward scraper blade and a rear scraper blade, with a connecting portion connecting the two blades. The connecting portion also has a first pivot point for attaching the connecting portion to the arm associated with the scraper assembly portion, the first pivot point being disposed between said forward and rear scraper blades for following the radial contours of the roll surface. A second pivot point permits the blades to follow the crown of the roll.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2005Publication date: August 17, 2006Inventors: Erin Sapp, Michael Hickman, Scott Brooks, James Piper
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Patent number: 7078378Abstract: A substantially solid biomolecular solder for joining tissue comprising a partially denatured biomolecule. The solder can be formed into shapes to suit the needs of a user. The invention also relates to methods for joining tissue and methods for preparing the solder.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 1999Date of Patent: July 18, 2006Assignee: Avastra Ltd.Inventors: Earl R. Owen, Peter Maitz, Rodney I. Trickett, Judith M. Dawes, James A. Piper, Peter Dekker
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Publication number: 20060057618Abstract: A method and/or system for making determinations regarding samples from biologic sources including statistical methods for making meaning grouping of observed data and/or for determining an overall quality measure of an assay.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2005Publication date: March 16, 2006Applicant: Abbott Molecular, Inc., a Corporation of the State of DelawareInventors: James Piper, Ian Poole
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Publication number: 20060023758Abstract: A nonlinear Yb:YAB laser material is disclosed. The material is capable of generating fundamental o-polarized first wavelength laser light and frequency doubled e-polarized second wavelength laser light, the material being oriented for type 1 phase matching of the first wavelength laser light. Also disclosed is a laser system. The system comprises a pumping light source emitting a pumping beam of light, a laser cavity having an input coupler operatively disposed with respect to the light source so as to couple the pumping beam of light into the cavity, and a nonlinear Yb:YAB laser material capable of lasing in response to a pumping beam of light thereby generating fundamental o-polarized first wavelength laser light and frequency doubled e-polarized second wavelength laser light, the material being oriented for type 1 phase matching of the first wavelength laser light, the first wavelength laser light being in the range of 1020-1100 nm and the second wavelength laser light being in the range of 510-550 nm.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2004Publication date: February 2, 2006Inventors: Pu Wang, Peter Dekker, Justin Blows, Judith Dawes, James Piper
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Patent number: D572585Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2007Date of Patent: July 8, 2008Assignee: Bradley Fixtures CorporationInventors: Timothy E. Perrin, Theodore E. Dhein, James A. Piper, III, Kieron Tse
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Patent number: D588691Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2007Date of Patent: March 17, 2009Assignee: Bradley Fixtures CorporationInventors: Timothy E. Perrin, Theodore E. Dhein, James A. Piper, III, Kieron Tse