Patents by Inventor James M. Watts
James M. Watts 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: 20200131615Abstract: A method of coating a fiber-reinforced composite material includes providing a fiber-reinforced composite workpiece, treating a surface of the workpiece to remove at least a portion of a polymer matrix and to expose fibers to a treated surface of the workpiece, and coating the treated surface of the workpiece using a thermal spray coating process. The treatment can include laser ablating or applying a peel ply process. The method yields a coated fiber-reinforced composite workpiece with the coating being bonded directly to the fibers via diffusion of the coating into the fibers, the formation of an intermediate compound at an interface of the coating and the fibers, or both.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2018Publication date: April 30, 2020Inventors: Daryl E. Crawmer, Irina P. Downs, James M. Watts, Raymond A. Meuer
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Patent number: 9646063Abstract: In some implementations, a method includes receiving a search query, at an information provider, from a mobile device; generating a plurality of search results that are responsive to the search query and directed to corresponding content providers that are external to the information provider; identifying one or more search results from the plurality of search results that are directed to partners of the information provider; and providing, to the mobile device, the plurality of search results, wherein the one or more search results directed to partners of the information provider include location information that is stored in a profile maintained by the information provider and associated with the mobile device, wherein the location information is passed to the corresponding partners upon selection of the one or more search results.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2014Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Ritcha Gupta Ranjan, James M. Watts
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Patent number: 9132179Abstract: Provided herein are compositions designed to reduce or prevent bacterial infections (for example pneuomococcal infections), nasal carriage, nasal colonization, and central nervous system invasion. Provided herein is a composition comprising a pneumococcal neuraminidase, phosphocholine, pneumococcal teichoic acid, pneumococcal lipoteichoic acid, or an antigenic portion of either neuraminidase, phosphocholine, pneumococcal teichoic acid, pneumococcal lipoteichoic acid. Optionally, the composition can comprise any combination of a pneumococcal neuraminidase, a phosphocholine, a pneumococcal teichoic acid, a pneumococcal lipoteichoic acid or an antigenic portion of any one of these. Optionally the agents are detoxified. Further provided are methods of making and using the compositions disclosed herein. Specifically provided are methods of generating antibodies in a subject comprising administering to the subject an agent or composition taught herein.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2004Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: The UAB Research FoundationInventors: Frederik W. Van Ginkel, David E. Briles, James M. Watt
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Patent number: 8655871Abstract: In some implementations, a method includes receiving a search query, at an information provider, from a mobile device; generating a plurality of search results that are responsive to the search query and directed to corresponding content providers that are external to the information provider; identifying one or more search results from the plurality of search results that are directed to partners of the information provider; and providing, to the mobile device, the plurality of search results, wherein the one or more search results directed to partners of the information provider include location information that is stored in a profile maintained by the information provider and associated with the mobile device, wherein the location information is passed to the corresponding partners upon selection of the one or more search results.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2012Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Ritcha Gupta Ranjan, James M. Watts
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Publication number: 20130124494Abstract: In some implementations, a method includes receiving a search query, at an information provider, from a mobile device; generating a plurality of search results that are responsive to the search query and directed to corresponding content providers that are external to the information provider; identifying one or more search results from the plurality of search results that are directed to partners of the information provider; and providing, to the mobile device, the plurality of search results, wherein the one or more search results directed to partners of the information provider include location information that is stored in a profile maintained by the information provider and associated with the mobile device, wherein the location information is passed to the corresponding partners upon selection of the one or more search results.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2012Publication date: May 16, 2013Inventors: Ritcha Gupta Ranjan, James M. Watts
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Patent number: 8316043Abstract: In some implementations, a computer-implemented method includes receiving a search query, at an information provider, from a mobile device; generating a plurality of search results that are responsive to the search query and directed to corresponding content providers that are external to the information provider; identifying one or more search results from the plurality of search results that are directed to partners of the information provider; and providing, to the mobile device, the plurality of search results, wherein the one or more search results directed to partners of the information provider include location information that is stored in a profile maintained by the information provider and associated with the mobile device, wherein the location information is passed to the corresponding partners upon selection of the one or more search results.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2011Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Ritcha G. Ranjan, James M. Watts
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Publication number: 20120016902Abstract: In some implementations, a computer-implemented method includes receiving a search query, at an information provider, from a mobile device; generating a plurality of search results that are responsive to the search query and directed to corresponding content providers that are external to the information provider; identifying one or more search results from the plurality of search results that are directed to partners of the information provider; and providing, to the mobile device, the plurality of search results, wherein the one or more search results directed to partners of the information provider include location information that is stored in a profile maintained by the information provider and associated with the mobile device, wherein the location information is passed to the corresponding partners upon selection of the one or more search results.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Inventors: Ritcha G. Ranjan, James M. Watts
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Patent number: 7984068Abstract: In some implementations, a computer-implemented method includes receiving a search query, at an information provider, from a mobile device; generating a plurality of search results that are responsive to the search query and directed to corresponding content providers that are external to the information provider; identifying one or more search results from the plurality of search results that are directed to partners of the information provider; and providing, to the mobile device, the plurality of search results, wherein the one or more search results directed to partners of the information provider include location information that is stored in a profile maintained by the information provider and associated with the mobile device, wherein the location information is passed to the corresponding partners upon selection of the one or more search results.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2007Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Ritcha G. Ranjan, James M. Watts
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Publication number: 20080294603Abstract: In some implementations, a computer-implemented method includes receiving a search query, at an information provider, from a mobile device; generating a plurality of search results that are responsive to the search query and directed to corresponding content providers that are external to the information provider; identifying one or more search results from the plurality of search results that are directed to partners of the information provider; and providing, to the mobile device, the plurality of search results, wherein the one or more search results directed to partners of the information provider include location information that is stored in a profile maintained by the information provider and associated with the mobile device, wherein the location information is passed to the corresponding partners upon selection of the one or more search results.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2007Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicant: GOOGLE INC.Inventors: Ritcha G. Ranjan, James M. Watts
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Patent number: 5944018Abstract: A pacing apparatus has a housing formed of laminar material less than about 1" in thickness. Visual indicia are applied to the housing and provide instructions for the administration of the rescue procedure. A pacing signal generator is carried by the housing for providing the pacing signal to a user. The pacing signal generator provides visual and/or audible indications to a user for pacing the administration of the rescue procedure. The usual indicators may be LEDs and the audible indicator may be one or more tones.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 1997Date of Patent: August 31, 1999Assignee: Dexide, Inc.Inventors: Fred A. Allgood, Robert Sanford, Gerald Stuteville, James M. Watts
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Patent number: 5804512Abstract: A nonwoven laminate fabric includes first and second nonwoven webs formed of spunbonded substantially continuous filaments and a nonwoven web of meltblown microfibers having a basis weight between about one and twenty grams per square meter sandwiched between and bonded to the first and second nonwoven webs to form a composite nonwoven fabric. The meltblown web includes a plurality of thermoplastic microfine fibers having an average fiber diameter of less than 1.5 microns. The nonwoven laminate exhibits good barrier properties and can be used as a sterile wrap.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: September 8, 1998Assignee: BBA Nonwovens Simpsonville, Inc.Inventors: Deborah K. Lickfield, James M. Watt, Stanley Littman, Robert F. Hyslop
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Patent number: 5645057Abstract: A nonwoven disposable face mask includes a filtration layer formed of a plurality of thermoplastic microfine meltblown microfibers having an average fiber diameter of less than 1.5 microns. The filtration layer also has a basis weight of less than ten grams per square meter. The resultant face mask provides improved wearer comfort and barrier and filtration properties.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 1996Date of Patent: July 8, 1997Assignee: Fiberweb North America, Inc.Inventors: James M. Watt, Deborah K. Lickfield
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Patent number: 5620785Abstract: A nonwoven disposable face mask includes a filtration layer formed of a plurality of thermoplastic microfine meltblown microfibers having an average fiber diameter of less than 1.5 microns. The filtration layer also has a basis weight of less than ten grams per square meter. The resultant face mask provides improved wearer comfort and barrier and filtration properties.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: April 15, 1997Assignee: Fiberweb North America, Inc.Inventors: James M. Watt, Deborah K. Lickfield
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Patent number: 5224954Abstract: A combination surgical trocar cannula and rake assembly is provided. The rake has radially extending tip elements which protrude out an open end of a trocar housing in response to relative longitudinal telescopic manipulation between the housing and the rake mandrel. Upon telescopic expansion between the mandrel and the housing, the rake elements extend radially outwardly of the housing, and sequential telescopic manipulation between the housing and the mandrel, alone or in combination with rotational movement therebetween enable the rake tip elements to grasp a solid element, such as a portion of a bladder, or the like, for movements during surgery performed through an endoscopic trocar. A fluid passageway is defined between the cannula and the rake mandrel to permit introduction of fluid during surgery while the rake is within the cannula, or, alternatively, to provide a vacuum passageway.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 1991Date of Patent: July 6, 1993Assignee: Dexide, Inc.Inventors: James M. Watts, Michael W. Freitas
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Patent number: 4902162Abstract: An improved structure for assembling a gear to a shaft to be rotatably mounted in a housing including a rotatable shaft with a projection member radially extending therefrom and with the hub of a gear slidably mounted on the shaft so that one face of the hub of the gear is adjacent to and opposed to one side of the projection member and a fastening member cooperable with such hub face and opposed side of the projection member to restrain rotational movement of the gear relative the shaft.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 1988Date of Patent: February 20, 1990Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.Inventor: James M. Watt