Patents by Inventor Steven Kent

Steven Kent 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).

  • Publication number: 20180049434
    Abstract: A composition of peracetic acid and at least one organic fungicide, a method and a use involving said composition are described. The composition is for the control and/or treatment of diseases associated with the presence of pathogens, more particularly in and on the tissues of a growing plant. The composition may be a powdered composition comprising the organic fungicide(s) and a peracetic acid precursor system, which once admixed with water, may be applied to the tissues of the plant to be treated. Preferably, the peracetic acid precursor system may comprise hydrogen peroxide or a hydrogen peroxide precursor and an acetylating agent. Also described is a kit for preparing an aqueous solution of the described composition, for use in controlling pathogens on a plant tissue of a growing plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2016
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventors: Fadi Dagher, Nicholas Dillon, Steven Kent Whitesides, Johannes Mathieu
  • Publication number: 20180017294
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an air-cooled ammonia refrigeration system comprises: an air-cooled condenser comprising a heat exchanger and at least one axial fan; an evaporator coupled to the air-cooled condenser; a subcooler positioned between the air-cooled condenser and the evaporator; a compressor coupled to the evaporator; an oil cooler coupled to the compressor; a water system coupled to the air-cooled condenser, the water system comprising a water source, a water pump, and a plurality of spray nozzles positioned below the air-cooled condenser; and a control circuit coupled to the air-cooled condenser and the water system, the control circuit configured to pulse atomized water through the plurality of spray nozzles to a surface of the air-cooled condenser when a head pressure of the air-cooled condenser is higher than a predetermined value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Steven Kent Baker, Marcos Rente Braz
  • Publication number: 20170372020
    Abstract: Systems and methods for generating a graphical interface and scheduling administrative rounds are presented. The graphical interface may present to an administrator a prioritized list of care providers based on care provider performance, care provider satisfaction, patient satisfaction, and labor data associated with the care provider. A schedule of administrative rounds to counsel the care provider may be presented to the administrator and may be based on the prioritized list, administrator and patient location, and administrator and patient schedule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Kourtney Govro, Devon Kerns, Steven Kent Mills, Kyle Evans, Rodney Corn, Tanner Cook, Kristal Rayson
  • Publication number: 20170329919
    Abstract: Media, method, and system are described for generating a graphical user interface presenting care tasks to a care provider. Particularly, embodiments describe sensing a location such as a department, floor, or clinic, retrieving a population of patients, and producing a graphical user interface of care tasks to be performed. In embodiments, the graphical user interface may be generated based on prior performance of the care provider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Kourtney Govro, Devon Kerns, Steven Kent Mills, Kyle Evans, Rodney Corn, Tanner Cook, Kristal Rayson
  • Publication number: 20170323081
    Abstract: Media, method, and system are described for generating a graphical user interface reflecting patient experience data. Particularly, embodiments describe behavior and satisfaction data from a hospital used to generate a prioritized task list graphical user interface. The graphical user interface may be presented at a separate location of care from the location at which behavior data was recorded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Kourtney Govro, Rodney Corn, Kristal Rayson, Steven Kent Mills
  • Publication number: 20170323056
    Abstract: Media, method, and system are described for creating and operating software capable of performing steps to capture, collect, analyze, transfer, and present patient care information recorded in a patient care record. Particularly, mobile electronic devices of patients may be leveraged to support transfer of care data records from one care location to another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Kourtney Govro, Rodney Corn, Kristal Rayson, Steven Kent Mills
  • Publication number: 20170303554
    Abstract: Edible seeds are sanitized with a composition comprising water, a biocidal agent and a solvent. The composition is applied to the seeds and the seeds are later dried without first rinsing the seeds. The application rate may be 15% by weight of the seeds or less. The solvent may be a water-miscible alcohol such as ethanol or propylene glycol. When sanitizing mucilaginous seeds, the composition comprises one or more alcohols in an amount effective to inhibit the release of mucilage. The composition is initially applied as a mist to mucilaginous seeds. The biocidal agent may be an oxidizer such as peracetic acid. A treatment system includes an atomizing sprayer and a dryer, for example a fixed bed forced-air dryer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Johannes MATHIEU, Nicholas DILLON, Fadi DAGHER, Devin Thomas MICHAUD, Steven Kent WHITESIDES
  • Patent number: 9710820
    Abstract: Systems, modules, and methods set forth herein may allow patient satisfaction to be improved. One system for improving patient satisfaction includes computer readable media, an output device, a processor in data communication with the computer readable media and the output device, and electronic instructions that, when executed by the processor, perform steps for: (a) automatically storing event data from a plurality of electronic devices in the computer readable media; (b) storing perception data obtained from a plurality of patients in the computer readable media; (c) accessing the event data; (d) accessing the perception data; (e) determining at least one correlation between the event data and the perception data; (f) determining at least one proposal to improve patient satisfaction based on the at least one correlation; and (g) actuating the output device to convey the at least one proposal to improve patient satisfaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Sphere3, LLC
    Inventors: Kourtney Govro, Kristal Rayson, Steven Kent Mills, Kyle Evans, David Govro
  • Patent number: 9577461
    Abstract: Charging a first device by a second device. The first device determines a first position of the first device relative to the second device. Based on the charging position, automatically moving, by the first device, into a second position on the second device. The first device comprises a first motor and a second motor. The first motor is capable of moving the first device along a first axis. The second motor is capable of moving the first device along a second axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Eli M. Dow, James Paul Gilchrist, Steven Kent Schmidt, Charles James Stocker
  • Publication number: 20160066572
    Abstract: Edible seeds are sanitized with a composition comprising water, a biocidal agent and a solvent. The composition is applied to the seeds and the seeds are later dried without first rinsing the seeds. The application rate may be 15% by weight of the seeds or less. The solvent may be a water-miscible alcohol such as ethanol or propylene glycol. When sanitizing mucilaginous seeds, the composition comprises one or more alcohols in an amount effective to inhibit the release of mucilage. The composition is initially applied as a mist to mucilaginous seeds. The biocidal agent may be an oxidizer such as peracetic acid. A treatment system includes an atomizing sprayer and a dryer, for example a fixed bed forced-air dryer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Johannes MATHIEU, Nicholas DILLON, Fadi DAGHER, Devin Thomas MICHAUD, Steven Kent WHITESIDES
  • Publication number: 20150301602
    Abstract: A device receives a notification. The notification comprises a first response or a second response. Based on the notification being a first response, the device vibrates along a first direction. Based on the notification being a second response, the device vibrates along a second direction. The device comprises a first motor and a second motor. The first motor is capable of vibrating the device along a first axis. The second motor is capable of moving the device along a second axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2014
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Eli M. Dow, James Paul Gilchrist, Steven Kent Schmidt, Charles James Stocker, IV
  • Publication number: 20150303732
    Abstract: Charging a first device by a second device. The first device determines a first position of the first device relative to the second device. Based on the charging position, automatically moving, by the first device, into a second position on the second device. The first device comprises a first motor and a second motor. The first motor is capable of moving the first device along a first axis. The second motor is capable of moving the first device along a second axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2014
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Eli M. Dow, James Paul Gilchrist, Steven Kent Schmidt, Charles James Stocker
  • Patent number: 9095289
    Abstract: The present invention is a device for aiming a dental x-ray beam to be centered parallel to the area of contact between two adjacent teeth so that the resultant bite wing radiographic image is one that shows at least those two teeth as distinct and not superimposed images. The device, comprising a marginal ridge angulation locator that indexes into the substantially v-shaped groove on the biting surfaces between two adjacent teeth, locates and indicates an aiming vector centered over and parallel to the area of contact between those two teeth for the purpose of aiming an x-ray beam then exposing the radiographic image desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Inventors: Steven Kent Kirkpatrick, Roger John Koughan
  • Patent number: 8636661
    Abstract: An embeddable module for measuring a blood glucose level may be embedded in an external host and may comprise a host interface, a microcontroller, an ASIC, a temperature measuring element, and a measurement strip port. The host interface may permit electrical communication between the host and the microcontroller. The microcontroller and ASIC may communicate with each other and may work together to measure the blood glucose level of a blood sample. The measurement strip port may receive a removable measurement strip having the blood sample. The ASIC may communicate with the measurement strip port such that the ASIC may receive signals from the measurement strip port related to the blood glucose level of the blood sample. The temperature measuring element may be in electrical communication with the microcontroller and may measure the temperature of the module and transmit signals to the microcontroller related to the temperature of the module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Carol Batman, Blaine Edward Ramey, Timothy Peter Engelhardt, Michel A. Cadio, Steven Kent Moore, Ricky Lee Collins, Michael L. Brown
  • Publication number: 20130071809
    Abstract: The present invention is a device for aiming a dental x-ray beam to be centered parallel to the area of contact between two adjacent teeth so that the resultant bite wing radiographic image is one that shows at least those two teeth as distinct and not superimposed images. The device, comprising a marginal ridge angulation locator that indexes into the substantially v-shaped groove on the biting surfaces between two adjacent teeth, locates and indicates an aiming vector centered over and parallel to the area of contact between those two teeth for the purpose of aiming an x-ray beam then exposing the radiographic image desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventors: Steven Kent Kirkpatrick, Roger John Koughau
  • Publication number: 20110315303
    Abstract: A composite-reinforcing fabric includes reinforcing fiber yarns interwoven with each other along a first direction and a second direction, wherein an exterior appearance of each of the reinforcing fiber yarns is the same. Indicator fiber yarns are interwoven with the reinforcing fiber yarns and an exterior appearance of each of the indicator fiber yarns is different from the exterior appearance of each of the reinforcing fiber yarns. Composite components formed using the composite-reinforcing fabric are disclosed, as are methods of repairing composite components using the composite-reinforcing fabric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventor: Steven Kent Bird
  • Publication number: 20100312082
    Abstract: An embeddable module for measuring a blood glucose level may be embedded in an external host and may comprise a host interface, a microcontroller, an ASIC, a temperature measuring element, and a measurement strip port. The host interface may permit electrical communication between the host and the microcontroller. The microcontroller and ASIC may communicate with each other and may work together to measure the blood glucose level of a blood sample. The measurement strip port may receive a removable measurement strip having the blood sample. The ASIC may communicate with the measurement strip port such that the ASIC may receive signals from the measurement strip port related to the blood glucose level of the blood sample. The temperature measuring element may be in electrical communication with the microcontroller and may measure the temperature of the module and transmit signals to the microcontroller related to the temperature of the module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2009
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicant: ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Carol Batman, Blaine Edward Ramey, Timothy Peter Engelhardt, Michel Cadio, Steven Kent Moore, Ricky Lee Collins, Michael L. Brown
  • Patent number: 7577086
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of generating a public long code mask. The method includes generating a code mask for coding transmissions over a traffic channel based on at least one frequency differentiator indicative of a frequency range, at least one band class differentiator indicative of a band class, and at least one traffic channel differentiator indicative of a traffic channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Alcatel-Lucent USA Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Kent Meier, Sarvar Patel, Lily H. Zhu
  • Publication number: 20090044736
    Abstract: A lockable storage box and mounting system for attachment to an object has an adjustable clamp bar having a flat surface and preferably an angle of diagonal orientation, apparatus for adjustably securing the clamp bar to the box forming a space between a first and a second flat, parallel, surface for engagement around the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2007
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Applicant: TWIN STATE DESIGN PRODUCTS LLC
    Inventors: Stephen W. Huber, Steven Kent Barton
  • Patent number: D722132
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Pall Corporation
    Inventors: Mark William Foohey, Steven Kent Brown, Anthony William Gatica, Vincent Lam, Jacob Peter Vanderheyden, Tatsuya Hoshino