Patents by Inventor John Porter

John Porter 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: 8453833
    Abstract: A device for mixture of substances, whether in the form of a fixed or removable cap or in the form of emersion within a container, utilizing individual internal substance compartments, controlled by an external actuation mechanism. The system actuation mechanism can be placed in a locked position for storage, shipping or to ensure integrity of solutions. Multiple compartments may be utilized, as well as multiple compartments within an individual container to produce multiple mixtures. A further embodiment encompassing a pivotal actuator and removably attached mixing mechanisms is also illustrated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Granite State Product Development LLC
    Inventor: John Porter
  • Publication number: 20130137952
    Abstract: Described and illustrated herein are an exemplary methods and system to display analyte sensor data. Such method may be achieved by the medical device receiving data from the analyte sensor for a period of time and displaying a target zone and a graphical representation of the data in which one or more portions of the graphical representation comprises a specific indicia of clinical risk.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: Animas Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas McCann, Eric Keller, Thomas Fuhs, David Walton, John Porter, Brian McLaughlin
  • Patent number: 8451978
    Abstract: A method includes selecting a first set of digital subscriber lines (DSLs) supported by a digital subscriber line access multiplexor (DSLAM). The DSLs of the first set exhibit reduced performance based on historical performance data. The method includes sending a request to the DSLAM for a first performance parameter for each of the DSLs of the first set. The method includes receiving the first performance parameters. The method includes removing DSLs from the first set that have suitable performance based on the first performance parameters to create a second set of DSLs. The method includes selecting a line profile to apply to the second set of DSLs. The method also includes sending a second request to the DSLAM to apply the line profile to the DSLs of the second set and then to determine a second performance parameter for each of the DSLs of the second set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Baofeng Frank Jiang, Xidong Wu, Jim Tidashi Otsuka, John Porter Van Slyke
  • Publication number: 20120193362
    Abstract: A dispensing cap for a container includes a body portion and an integrally formed chamber for holding an additive substance. The body portion includes a closed top end and an inner wall that defines the chamber whose open end is sealed by a chamber closure member. The closed top end includes a diaphragm and a plunger extends axially from the diaphragm within the chamber for unsealing the chamber closure member. The body portion, the closed top end, the plunger, and the inner wall are integrally formed in one-piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: Granite State Product Development LLC
    Inventor: John PORTER
  • Publication number: 20120080915
    Abstract: A vibration seat (20) comprising a seat body (22), a sitting portion (24) supported by the seat body, and a vibrator (4). The sitting portion (24) is free to vibrate relative to the seat body (22). The vibrator (4) is connected to the sitting portion (24) at a single node (1) and is free to move relative to the seat body (22).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: PORTER AND DAVIES LIMITED
    Inventors: Timothy John Porter, Dilwyn Clive Davies
  • Publication number: 20120055096
    Abstract: An abrasive article includes a backing including first and second major surfaces, an abrasive layer disposed over the first major surface, and a back coat layer disposed over the second major surface. The back coat layer includes a polymeric material and a fabric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicants: SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIFS, SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIVES, INC.
    Inventors: Paul S. Goldsmith, John Porter, Anthony C. Gaeta
  • Patent number: 8115393
    Abstract: A tubular LED lighting fixture comprises: a heat sink shell; a printed circuit board supported on the shell and having an upper surface and a bottom surface, longitudinally extending laterally spaced wiring on the upper and bottom surfaces, and, transverse heat pipes running through the printed circuit board; a plurality of LEDs connected in series across the laterally spaced upper surface wiring and spacedly mounted along the printed circuit board; a high frequency electronic driver mounted in the shell and connected in series with the LEDs; voltage limiting devices mounted across the laterally spaced bottom surface wiring of the printed circuit board and in parallel with the LEDs; a lens bonded to the shell covering the printed circuit board for directing and delivering light from the LEDs, the shell and lens forming a tube for enclosing the LED bearing printed circuit board; the tube so formed having sealed ends to form a watertight fixture; and, input wires extending from the high frequency electronic dri
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Inventors: Andrew T. Neal, Timothy John Porter
  • Patent number: 8093432
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes processes for the epimerization of a cyclohexene comprising the steps of providing to a reactor a first isomer of a 1-(2-alkyl-3-cyclohexen-1-yl)-alkanone compound according to Formula I wherein R1 ad R2 are each independently C1-C4 alkyl, and R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and R8 are each independently selected from the group consisting of H and C1-C4 alkyl; and epimerizing the first isomer of the 1-(2-alkyl-3-cyclohexen-1-yl)-alkanone with a metal alkoxide base to form a second isomer of the 1-(2-alkyl-3-cyclohexen-1-yl)-alkanone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Daniel Martin Bourgeois, Gregory Scot Miracle, Phillip John Porter, Eva Boros, Kenneth Richard Seddon, Harambage Quintus Nimal Gunaratne
  • Patent number: 8067644
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes processes for producing cyclohexenes using Lewis acidic ionic liquids comprising the steps of providing to a reactor an ?,?-unsaturated carbonyl dienophile, providing to the reactor a 1,3-diene, providing a Lewis acidic ionic liquid to the reactor; and reacting the ?,?-unsaturated carbonyl dienophile with 1,3-diene to form a substituted cyclohexene product. The ?,?-unsaturated carbonyl dienophile can be mesityl oxide, the 1,3-diene can be piperylene; and the Lewis acidic ionic liquid can be AlCl3:[C2mim]Cl; AlCl3:[C8mim]Cl; or mixtures thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Daniel Martin Bourgeois, Gregory Scot Miracle, Phillip John Porter, Eva Boros, Kenneth Richard Seddon, Harambage Quintus Nimal Gunaratne
  • Patent number: 8028098
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for synchronizing recorded broadcast content on a peer to peer system, in which portions of the content are synchronized between the peers by referring to program clock reference values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Pace PLC
    Inventors: Ian Bruce Turner, Gary John Porter
  • Publication number: 20110152575
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes processes for the epimerization of a cyclohexene comprising the steps of providing to a reactor a first isomer of a 1-(2-alkyl-3-cyclohexen-1-yl)-alkanone compound according to Formula I wherein R1 ad R2 are each independently C1-C4 alkyl, and R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and R8 are each independently selected from the group consisting of H and C1-C4 alkyl; and epimerizing the first isomer of the 1-(2-alkyl-3-cyclohexen-1-yl)-alkanone with a metal alkoxide base to form a second isomer of the 1-(2-alkyl-3-cyclohexen-1-yl)-alkanone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventors: Daniel Martin Bourgeois, Gregory Scot Miracle, Phillip John Porter, Eva Boros, Kenneth Richard Seddon, Harambage Quintus Nimal Gunaratne
  • Publication number: 20110152566
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes processes for producing cyclohexenes using Lewis acidic ionic liquids comprising the steps of providing to a reactor an ?,?-unsaturated carbonyl dienophile, providing to the reactor a 1,3-diene, providing a Lewis acidic ionic liquid to the reactor; and reacting the ?,?-unsaturated carbonyl dienophile with 1,3-diene to form a substituted cyclohexene product. The ?,?-unsaturated carbonyl dienophile can be mesityl oxide, the 1,3-diene can be piperylene; and the Lewis acidic ionic liquid can be AlCl3:[C2mim]Cl; AlCl3:[C8mim]Cl; or mixtures thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventors: Daniel Martin Bourgeois, Gregory Scot Miracle, Phillip John Porter, Eva Boros, Kenneth Richard Seddon, Harambage Quintus Nimal Gunaratne
  • Publication number: 20110142206
    Abstract: A method includes selecting a first set of digital subscriber lines (DSLs) supported by a digital subscriber line access multiplexor (DSLAM). The DSLs of the first set exhibit reduced performance based on historical performance data. The method includes sending a request to the DSLAM for a first performance parameter for each of the DSLs of the first set. The method includes receiving the first performance parameters. The method includes removing DSLs from the first set that have suitable performance based on the first performance parameters to create a second set of DSLs. The method includes selecting a line profile to apply to the second set of DSLs. The method also includes sending a second request to the DSLAM to apply the line profile to the DSLs of the second set and then to determine a second performance parameter for each of the DSLs of the second set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I,L.P.
    Inventors: Baofeng Frank Jiang, Xidong Wu, Jim Tadashi Otsuka, John Porter Van Slyke
  • Publication number: 20110094611
    Abstract: An pneumatic insulating device (20) is disclosed comprising : a load bearing body, top (24) and bottom parts connected to the load bearing body; and a coiled, insulating pneumatic line (14, 14?) connect to and passing though the top and bottom parts, characterised by both the top and the bottom parts have fixing means (21) for fixing the device between external fixtures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Applicant: Tyco Electronics UK Ltd
    Inventors: David John Porter, Matthew Stubbs
  • Publication number: 20110088090
    Abstract: A system and method of identifying a user to a digital system is disclosed. The method includes receiving a request for a value of an identification claim of a digital identity from a relying party, allowing a user to select the digital identity via an identification selector, querying an identification provider for the value of the identification claim, and providing the value of the identification claim to the relying party.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Applicant: Avoco Secure Ltd.
    Inventors: Gerard D. O'Brien, James A.L. Porter, Susan E. Morrow, Stephen M. Hitchen, Paul Battersby, Alexandar James John Porter
  • Patent number: 7920677
    Abstract: The present application discloses an automated digital subscriber line performance control system comprising a computer system including a logic module to evaluate performance of a plurality of DSL lines and to automatically select a set of DSL lines from the plurality of DSL lines, a line profile database responsive to the computer system, the line profile database providing a plurality of line profiles in response to a request from the computer system, and a digital subscriber line access multiplexer coupled to the computer system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Baofeng Frank Jiang, Xidong Wu, Jim Tidashi Otsuka, John Porter Van Slyke
  • Publication number: 20110068102
    Abstract: A device for mixture of substances, whether in the form of a fixed or removable cap or in the form of emersion within a container, utilizing individual internal substance compartments, controlled by an external actuation mechanism. The system actuation mechanism can be placed in a locked position for storage, shipping or to ensure integrity of solutions. Multiple compartments may be utilized, as well as multiple compartments within an individual container to produce multiple mixtures. A further embodiment encompassing a pivotal actuator and removably attached mixing mechanisms is also illustrated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: Granite State Product Development LLC
    Inventor: JOHN PORTER
  • Publication number: 20110048768
    Abstract: A power cable (10) is disclosed comprising a metal conductor encased in a first outer sheath (11), and further encased, partially along the length of the cable, in a second outer sheath (12, 13, 14) which influences the pattern of deformation of the cable under mechanical stress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2009
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: Tyco Electronics UK Ltd.
    Inventors: Jonathan Catchpole, David John Porter, Stewart Toplis
  • Patent number: 7889671
    Abstract: Example methods and apparatus to determine digital subscriber line (DSL) configuration parameters based on current and historical DSL performance characteristics are disclosed. A disclosed method includes obtaining first data representative of a current performance characteristic for a DSL modem, obtaining second data representative of a historical performance characteristic for the DSL modem, computing, at a maintenance server, a configuration parameter using the first and the second data, and reinitializing the DSL modem with the computed DSL configuration parameter when the computed configuration parameter has a value different from a previous value of the configuration parameter, wherein the DSL configuration parameter is computed prior to the reinitializing of the DSL modem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Stuart Lynch Blackburn, John Porter Van Slyke
  • Patent number: 7826391
    Abstract: A system and method are described for selecting a service state using a configurable abstraction layer. A comparison is made between network parameters of a Network Performance Layer and network services of a Service Layer. Once network parameters are within a threshold for providing a given service, a state change can be made in the configuration parameters to suit the provided service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: John Porter Van Slyke, Raghvendra G. Savoor, Baofeng Jiang, John Cioffi