Patents Assigned to Battelle
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Patent number: 11894680Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for solving Mixed Integer Programming (MIP) problems, such as Security Constrained Unit Commitment (SCUC) problems used by power grid authorities to perform day-ahead market clearing. In certain examples, a plurality of threads of a software tool implementing a concurrent optimizer can be executed concurrently and sequentially to generate new solutions to a SCUC problem for an upcoming planning horizon. Data can be shared among the concurrently executing threads, such as intermediate/incumbent solutions and hints regarding the fixing of variables and constraints to reduce the size of the SCUC problem. In some examples, the threads are seeded with historical solutions from prior planning horizons. The software tool can select a best solution from the solutions generated by the threads, and determine dispatch instructions for a device coupled to the power grid for the upcoming planning horizon based at least in part on the selected solution.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2019Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignees: Battelle Memorial Instutute, Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.Inventors: Feng Pan, Jesse T. Holzer, Yonghong Chen, Arun Veeramany
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Patent number: 11891655Abstract: Activity-based probes that can be used to selectively identify and characterize enzymes that are involved in different phases of xenobiotic metabolism in a host and its microbiota population(s) are described. The activity-based probes described specifically label only their target active enzymes involved in xenobiotic metabolism and therefore provide a measurement of true protein functional activity rather than transcript or protein abundance. The activity-based probes also provide multimodal profiling of these active enzymes. Methods for preparing the activity based probes and exemplary methods for their use also are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2022Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Aaron T. Wright, Susan Ramos-Hunter, Christopher Whidbey
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Publication number: 20240034937Abstract: A method for converting an alcohol to a hydrocarbon, the method comprising contacting said alcohol with a metal-loaded zeolite catalyst at a temperature of at least 100° C. and up to 550° C., wherein said alcohol can be produced by a fermentation process, said metal is a positively-charged metal ion, and said metal-loaded zeolite catalyst is catalytically active for converting said alcohol to said hydrocarbon.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: UT-Battelle, LLCInventors: Chaitanya K. NARULA, Brian H. DAVISON, Martin KELLER
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Patent number: 11885927Abstract: A test article containing test objects for assessing and evaluating an image producing x-ray computed tomography system, includes: an exterior shell assembly surrounding an inner volume; a base assembly comprising a flat base portion; a support structure comprising one or more partitions configured to support the test objects, a pair of component supports configured to support an angled bar test object, and one or more brackets configured to attach to at least one of: a partition and the flat base portion; an object length test object connected to the one or more partitions; an angled bar test object connected to the pair of component supports; an NEQ test object comprising a support extension with a threaded attachment configured to connect to a threaded attachment on another test object; and an acetal cylinder test object comprising two threaded mounting extensions and configured to support at least one metal annular device.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2020Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Eric Atherton, Matthew Aderholdt, Joseph Regensburger, Lucinda Flaherty, Joseph Cochran
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Patent number: 11885597Abstract: The present disclosure provides a modular armored vehicle system that includes a plurality of armored components removably affixed to a vehicle frame, wherein the plurality of armored components includes an armored roof component comprising a forward roof section, a middle roof section, and a rear roof section, wherein each of the plurality of armored components comprise a plurality of bends to form-fit onto the vehicle frame. The modular armored vehicle system further includes a first side armored component of the plurality of armored components removably affixed to the vehicle frame, wherein the first side armored component comprises a flange portion to overlap the armored roof component. Further, the modular armored vehicle component further includes a side pillar armored component of the plurality of armored components removably affixed to the vehicle frame.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2022Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Robert E. Klise, Trey Musgrove, III, Corey B. Matthews, Keith Riley, Luke T. Kelm, W. Fred Lyon
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Patent number: 11882889Abstract: A system determines the frequency of grid signals corresponding to an electrical grid in real time. The system includes a transient detector that monitors a grid signal from a voltage meter or a current meter connected to the electrical grid. The system produces, in real time and at a sampling rate, a deviation signal indicative of a periodicity of the monitored grid signal. The system determines, over one or more cycles of the monitored grid signal, a measurement signal corresponding to the deviation signal. The system determines a frequency signal that corresponds a frequency estimation of the monitored signal by applying a frequency estimation when values of the measurement signal are less than a deviation threshold and maintaining the frequency signal at a constant value when values of the measured signal equal or exceeds the deviation threshold.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: UT-Battelle, LLCInventors: Lingwei Zhan, Thomas J. King, Jr., Fuhua Li, Yilu Liu, Wenxuan Yao, He Yin, Bailu Xiao
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Patent number: 11885728Abstract: A measurement system includes a vessel for containing a fluid and at least one solid material and a probe assembly for disposing partially into the fluid within the vessel. The probe assembly includes a hollow tube having an open lower longitudinal end and at least one pressure sensor within the hollow tube, the at least one pressure sensor configured to measure pressures of the fluid within the hollow tube at at least two different elevations. A method of measuring a mass of suspended solids within a fluid, the method includes receiving pressure measurements representing two different elevations of the fluid within a hollow tube and substantially free of the suspended solids and based at least partially on the received pressure measurements, determining a mass of the suspended solids.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Battelle Energy Alliance, LLCInventors: Gregory G. Galbreth, Ammon N. Williams
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Patent number: 11883143Abstract: A system detects extravasation or infiltration by segregating active components that drive a passive sensor for economical single use. A receiving antenna of the passive sensor receives a transmitted signal comprising RF electromagnetic power. A first circuit transmits a first portion of the received signal through a body portion. A sensor detects a resultant signal from the body portion. A second circuit combines a reference signal comprising a second portion of the received signal with the resultant signal so as to define an output signal. A transmit antenna transmits the output signal to a receiver.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2020Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventor: Chad E. Bouton
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Patent number: 11883144Abstract: An integrated device of a patch and sensor assembly detects extravasation or infiltration. A transmitter is positioned to direct power into a body portion. A sensor is positioned to receive the power transmitted through the body portion. A substrate is attachable to an outer surface of the body portion and supports the transmitter and the sensor. A signal processor is coupled to the transmitter and the sensor for detecting a change in a fluid level in the body portion from extravasation or infiltration based on the power received by the sensor. A power supply is coupled to the transmitter and the sensor. An indicator is responsive to the signal processor to indicate a detected change in a fluid level in the body portion from extravasation or infiltration.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2020Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventor: Chad E. Bouton
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Patent number: 11887753Abstract: Methods for assessing cable insulation are provided that can include engaging a first tine gap interdigital capacitor assembly with the exterior of the cable jacket to determine a first capacitance and dissipation factor value of the insulation using the first tine gap interdigital capacitor assembly; engaging a second tine gap interdigital capacitor assembly with the exterior of the cable jacket to determine a second capacitance and dissipation factor value of the insulation using the second tine gap interdigital capacitor assembly. Systems for assessing cable insulation are also provided. The systems can include a cable jacket encompassing cable insulation and conductive material; at least two tine gap interdigital capacitor assemblies engaged with the cable jacket; and processing circuitry operatively engaged with the capacitor assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2019Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Samuel W. Glass, III, Nicola Bowler
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Patent number: 11884539Abstract: Methods and systems for high-speed production of nanoparticles with very high product yields are described. Systems utilize concentric micro-scale capillaries arranged to define nanoparticle formation regions that lie along predetermined length(s) of the capillaries. Flow through the formation regions can be laminar during a formation protocol. The system can include on-line analytical tools for real time characterization of products or intermediates. Systems include an additive manufacturing-type deposition at the terminus of the formation section. The deposition area includes a print head and a print bed and provides for random or patterned deposition of nanoparticles. The print head and/or the print bed can be capable of motion in one or more degrees of freedom relative to one another.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2020Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Battelle Savannah River Alliance, LLCInventors: Simona E. Hunyadi Murph, Vahid Majidi
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Publication number: 20240027460Abstract: The present disclosure relates to biomarker profiles and their use to predict a subject's response to an immunomodulatory treatment. Biomarkers in these profiles include cytokines and other proteins associated with the interleukin 1 family and the type 1 interferon family. Particular biomarkers include interleukin (IL)-2, soluble IL-2 receptor alpha (sIL-2RA), IL-5, IL-6, IL-9, IL-10, IL-18, IL-18 binding protein (IL-18BP), IL-18 receptor 1 (IL-18R1), IL-18 receptor accessory protein (IL-18RAP), IL-22, C-type lectin-like receptor (CD161), CD56, interferon gamma (IFN?), granulocyte macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF), serum amyloid A (SAA), and C-reactive protein (CRP). Particular biomarkers also include populations of cells including CD161+ cells and CD56+dim cells. The biomarker profiles can be used to predict a subject's responsiveness to an immunomodulatory treatment (e.g.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2021Publication date: January 25, 2024Applicants: Seattle Children's Hospital d/b/a Seattle Children's Research Institute, Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Heather Gustafson, Rebecca Gardner, Bobbie-Jo M. Webb-Robertson, Katelyn Burleigh
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Patent number: 11881726Abstract: A shield construction for transfer of wireless power is provided. The shield construction may be a magnetic shield having a plurality of layers and provided for a wireless transmitter or a wireless receiver, or both. The magnetic shield may include a first layer and a second layer, where the first layer may be nearer to a core than the second layer, and where the second layer may include a second layer area that is larger than a first layer area of the first layer. The wireless transmitter and the wireless receiver may be configured to multi-phase wireless power transfer.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2022Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: UT-Battelle, LLCInventors: Mostak Mohammad, Omer C. Oner, Jason L Pries
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Publication number: 20240018416Abstract: A hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) system has a biomass slurry flow path with a first pump and a first heat exchanger network downstream of the first pump. The first heat exchanger network includes plurality of heat exchangers in a parallel, series, and/or series-parallel flow arrangement. The biomass slurry flow path extends through cold flow sides of the heat exchangers of the first heat exchanger network. The biomass slurry flow path includes a second pump downstream of the first heat exchanger network, and a second heat exchanger network downstream of the second pump. The biomass slurry flow path extends through cold flow sides of the heat exchangers of the second heat exchanger network. A hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) reactor is downstream of the second heat exchanger network. Heat transfer liquid in a heat transfer liquid circuit flows through hot flow sides of the heat exchangers of the second heat exchanger network.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Applicant: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Andrew J. Schmidt, Lesley J. Snowden-Swan, David B. Spry
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Publication number: 20240022110Abstract: An autonomous reconfigurable system has arms terminating at inductors. The inductors are connected to a photovoltaic submodule, an energy storage system submodule, and a submodule that source a direct current voltage and an alternating current voltage. A central processor controller determines arm modulation indices and issues reference power commands for the submodules and detects cyber-attacks and/or bad data threats. A field programmable gate array disaggregates monitored variables monitored from each arm. Multiple digital signal processor controllers communicate with each of the each of the submodules.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Applicant: UT-Battelle, LLCInventors: Suman Debnath, Phani Ratna Vanamali Marthi, Rafal P. Wojda, Qianxue Xia, Maryam Saeedifard
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Patent number: 11874930Abstract: An anomaly detector is configured to construct cyber and/or physical features comprising information configured to characterize the cyber and/or physical state of a cyber-physical system. The physical features may be based on physical and/or physics-based relationships between a plurality of physical state attributes. A health of the cyber-physical system may be based on an error between estimates of one or more of the physical state attributes and measurements of the one or more physical state attributes. The relationships may be incorporated into machine learning membership functions used to classify cyber and/or physical behavior of the system.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2020Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Battelle Energy Alliance, LLCInventors: Craig G. Rieger, Timothy R. McJunkin
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Patent number: 11873523Abstract: Recombinant Aspergillus genetically modified to increase expression of g8846, renamed herein as aconitic acid exporter (aexA), are provided, which in some examples are also genetically inactivated for an endogenous cis-aconitic acid decarboxylase (cadA) gene. Such recombinant Aspergillus produce more aconitic acid as compared to native Aspergillus. Also provided are methods of using such recombinant Aspergillus to increase production of aconitic acid and other organic acids, such as citric acid, itaconic acid, and 3-hydroxypropionic acid (3-HP).Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2021Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Shuang Deng, Jon K. Magnuson, Joonhoon Kim, Kyle R. Pomraning, Ziyu Dai, Beth A. Hofstad
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Publication number: 20240014024Abstract: Curved ion manipulation devices can provide relatively greater ion pathway lengths over conventional devices. Ions can be directed through one or more pairs of opposing curved surfaces of a curved ion manipulation structure. Each pair of opposing curved surfaces can be spaced apart radially relative to a common longitudinal axis of the ion manipulation structure to define a radial gap. Each pair of opposing curved surfaces can include a first electrode arrangement and a second electrode arrangement opposed to the first electrode arrangement. The first and second electrode arrangements can define an ion pathway and are configured to direct ions along the ion pathway and circumferentially through the radial gaps of the ion manipulation structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2022Publication date: January 11, 2024Applicant: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventor: Yehia M. Ibrahim
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Publication number: 20240013472Abstract: Surface determination systems, threat detection systems and medical treatment systems are described. According to one aspect, a surface determination system includes processing circuitry configured to access a three-dimensional complex-valued image volume of a target, define image locations of the image volume using first and second dimensions of the image volume, for each of the first locations, identify voxels along a third dimension of the image volume that correspond to the respective first location, for each of the first locations, select one voxel that corresponds to the first location as having an increased amplitude compared with other voxels that correspond to the first location, and for each selected voxel, use phase information to identify a second location in the third dimension for the selected voxel that corresponds to a location of a surface of the target and that is different than a third location of the respective voxel.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2021Publication date: January 11, 2024Applicant: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Richard Trevor Clark, David M. Sheen
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Patent number: 11865476Abstract: Centrifugal contactors that can be used for mixing or separating materials are described. The contactors include a sensing system including a communications fiber within the shaft of the contactors and access ports providing access from the communications fiber to the mixing/separating zone of the contactor. The sensing system can be utilized during operation of the contactor and can provide for detailed and accurate on-line characterization of a protocol, as well as process control and system modification as necessary during operation.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2023Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Battelle Savannah River Alliance, LLCInventors: Michael L. Restivo, Michael R. Poirier, Fernando F. Fondeur, Samuel D. Fink