Patents by Inventor Patrick Sandra

Patrick Sandra 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: 11962467
    Abstract: An embodiment includes a method for use in managing a cluster comprising a plurality of computers, each computer comprising at least one hardware processor coupled to at least one memory. The method comprises a computer-implemented manager: collecting access pattern data for the plurality of computers; based at least in part on the access pattern data, determining that at least a first one of the plurality of computers is overutilized; and responsive to determining that the first computer is overutilized, moving stored data from the first computer to at least a second one of the plurality of computers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignees: International Business Machines Corporation, UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN
    Inventors: Hitham Ahmed Assem Aly Salama, Teodora Sandra Buda, Patrick J. O'Sullivan, Philip Perry, Lei Xu
  • Patent number: 10801930
    Abstract: A method for preparing a sample for chromatographic separation processes, in which a sample vessel is partially filled with a substance to be examined and is closed, is described. The substance to be examined is subjected to a thermo-chemical reaction in which at least one sample component is converted into another substance, and in which by use of a removing device samples are removed from the sample vessel for analytical examination. Also, the sample vessel forms a cavity, into which the substance to be examined is introduced as a core and a heating section for indirect heat transfer is applied along the filling of substance to be examined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Gerstel Systemtechnik GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Patrick Sandra, Bart Tienpont, Frank David, Tom Sandra, Koen Sandra
  • Publication number: 20180238782
    Abstract: A method for preparing a sample for chromatographic separation processes, in which a sample vessel is partially filled with a substance to be examined and is closed, is described. The substance to be examined is subjected to a thermo-chemical reaction in which at least one sample component is converted into another substance, and in which by use of a removing device samples are removed from the sample vessel for analytical examination. Also, the sample vessel forms a cavity, into which the substance to be examined is introduced as a core and a heating section for indirect heat transfer is applied along the filling of substance to be examined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Patrick Sandra, Bart Tienpont, Frank David, Tom Sandra, Koen Sandra
  • Patent number: 9927333
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing a sample for chromatographic separation processes, in which a sample vessel (1) is partially filled with a substance to be examined and is closed, the substance to be examined is subjected to a thermo-chemical reaction in which at least one sample component is converted into another substance, and in which by means of a removing device samples are removed from the sample vessel (1) for analytical examination, characterized in that the sample vessel (1) forms a cavity, into which the substance to be examined is introduced as a core and a heating section for indirect heat transfer is applied along the filling of substance to be examined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Gerstel Systemtechnik GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Patrick Sandra, Bart Tienpont, Frank David, Tom Sandra, Koen Sandra
  • Patent number: 9181282
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel silica materials, precursors thereof and the preparation thereof. The compounds may be used for a variety of applications, including chromatography and catalysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: UNIVERSITEIT GENT
    Inventors: Matthias Ide, Pascal Van Der Voort, Patrick Sandra, Frederic Lynen
  • Patent number: 9061281
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system for carrying out a sample preparation for an analysis apparatus, in particular a chromatograph, comprising a sample vessel (1), which can be closed by a self-sealing cover and has a sample compartment (31) for receiving a substance to be examined, further comprising a holder, which has a heating wire coil (13) and into which the sample vessel (1) with the sample compartment (31) can be inserted for heating the substance to be examined, and further comprising a power supply for the heating wire coil (13) which is based on a constant current source and is controlled proportionally by pulse width modulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: Gerstel Systemtechnik GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Patrick Sandra, Bart Tienpont, Frank David, Tom Sandra, Koen Sandra
  • Publication number: 20150005525
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel silica materials, precursors thereof and the preparation thereof. The compounds may be used for a variety of applications, including chromatography and catalysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Applicant: UNIVERSITEIT GENT
    Inventors: Matthias Ide, Pascal Van Der Voort, Patrick Sandra, Frederic Lynen
  • Publication number: 20130078735
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing a sample for chromatographic separation processes, in which a sample vessel (1) is partially filled with a substance to be examined and is closed, the substance to be examined is subjected to a thermo-chemical reaction in which at least one sample component is converted into another substance, and in which by means of a removing device samples are removed from the sample vessel (1) for analytical examination, characterised in that the sample vessel (1) forms a cavity, into which the substance to be examined is introduced as a core and a heating section for indirect heat transfer is applied along the filling of substance to be examined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: GERSTEL SYSTEMTECHNIK GMBH & KG
    Inventors: Patrick Sandra, Bart Tienpont, Frank David, Tom Sandra, Koen Sandra
  • Publication number: 20130078165
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system for carrying out a sample preparation for an analysis apparatus, in particular a chromatograph, comprising a sample vessel (1), which can be closed by a self-sealing cover and has a sample compartment (31) for receiving a substance to be examined, further comprising a holder, which has a heating wire coil (13) and into which the sample vessel (1) with the sample compartment (31) can be inserted for heating the substance to be examined, and further comprising a power supply for the heating wire coil (13) which is based on a constant current source and is controlled proportionally by pulse width modulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: Gerstel Systemtechnik GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Patrick Sandra, Bart Tienpont, Frank David, Tom Sandra, Koen Sandra
  • Patent number: 7350427
    Abstract: The invention relates to a sorbent collector material based on polyorganosiloxane for the microextraction of substances to be analysed, the collector material having an open-cell foam structure, and to a collector and a liner which include this collector material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Gerstel Systemtechnik GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Patrick Sandra, Frank David
  • Publication number: 20070190654
    Abstract: The invention concerns a method for qualitative and/or quantitative determination of at least one molecule present on a solid surface, in which a polysiloxane-based sorbent material is used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicants: Chanel Parfums Beaute, Research Institute for Chromatography
    Inventors: Sandra Sisalli, Patrick Sandra
  • Publication number: 20050288183
    Abstract: The invention relates to a sorbent collector material based on polyorganosiloxane for the microextraction of substances to be analysed, the collector material having an open-cell foam structure, and to a collector and a liner which include this collector material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2005
    Publication date: December 29, 2005
    Applicant: Gerstel Systemtechnik GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Patrick Sandra, Frank David
  • Publication number: 20050032237
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for solid-phase microextraction and analysis of substances in a carrier fluid, in which a collector is brought into contact with the stirred fluid containing the substances for a sufficient time and is then subjected to a solid-phase extraction directed at at least one substance adhering to the collector, and desorbed substances are transported for analysis by means of a carrier gas, in which the carrier fluid containing the substances is stirred in a receptacle of a magnetic stirrer by means of a coated magnetic stirring element as the collector, and/or the carrier fluid is made to move intimately relative to the collector by means of ultrasound, and then the stirring element is placed in a solid-phase extraction device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2004
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Applicant: Gerstel Systemtechnik GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Patrick Sandra, Erik Baltussen, Frank David
  • Patent number: 6815216
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for solid-phase microextraction and analysis of substances in a carrier fluid, in which a collector is brought into contact with the stirred fluid containing the substances for a sufficient time and is then subjected to a solid-phase extraction directed at at least one substance adhering to the collector, and desorbed substances are transported for analysis by means of a carrier gas, in which the carrier fluid containing the substances is stirred in a receptacle of a magnetic stirrer by means of a coated magnetic stirring element as the collector, and/or the carrier fluid is made to move intimately relative to the collector by means of ultrasound, and then the stirring element is placed in a solid-phase extraction device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Gerstel Systemtechnik GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Patrick Sandra, Erik Baltussen, Frank David
  • Publication number: 20020098594
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for solid-phase microextraction and analysis of substances in a carrier fluid, in which a collector is brought into contact with the stirred fluid containing the substances for a sufficient time and is then subjected to a solid-phase extraction directed at at least one substance adhering to the collector, and desorbed substances are transported for analysis by means of a carrier gas, in which the carrier fluid containing the substances is stirred in a receptacle of a magnetic stirrer by means of a coated magnetic stirring element as the collector, and/or the carrier fluid is made to move intimately relative to the collector by means of ultrasound, and then the stirring element is placed in a solid-phase extraction device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2001
    Publication date: July 25, 2002
    Applicant: Gerstel Systemtechnik GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Patrick Sandra, Erik Baltussen, Frank David