Patents by Inventor Andrew J. Howe
Andrew J. Howe 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: 20170199628Abstract: When using graphical diagrams, cutting and pasting operations may take advantage of predefined relationships to intelligently insert and remove items from the diagram. A text data model may be interpreted sequentially or hierarchically to construct various diagrams. Pasting operations will bring new data into the diagram and data model while conforming the new data to the diagram definition. Cutting operations may cause the data model and diagram to be healed to conform to the diagram definition.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2017Publication date: July 13, 2017Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Karen K. Wong, Andrew J. Howe, Brent Gilbert, Crystal L. Hoyer, Matthew J. Kotler, Mikko T. Mannisto
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Patent number: 9639230Abstract: When using graphical diagrams, cutting and pasting operations may take advantage of predefined relationships to intelligently insert and remove items from the diagram. A text data model may be interpreted sequentially or hierarchically to construct various diagrams. Pasting operations will bring new data into the diagram and data model while conforming the new data to the diagram definition. Cutting operations may cause the data model and diagram to be healed to conform to the diagram definition.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2011Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Karen K. Wong, Andrew J. Howe, Brent Gilbert, Crystal L. Hoyer, Matthew J. Kotler, Mikko T. Mannisto
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Patent number: 9464008Abstract: Ammonium sulfate nitrate double salts may be produced using a process that result in complete or nearly complete conversion to the 2:1 double salt. In some embodiments, the disclosure pertains to methods of controlling moisture content during the production process.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2013Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Stephanie C. Barthe, James A. Kweeder, Maria A. Azimova, Raymond G. Wissinger, Christopher B. Pace, Joshua H. McGill, Keith D. Cochran, Andrew J. Howes
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Patent number: 9249092Abstract: The present invention is directed to an isomerized alpha olefin sulfonate and a method of making the same wherein the isomerized alpha olefin sulfonate is derived from sulfonating an isomerized alpha olefin with sulfur trioxide in the presence of air thereby producing an isomerized alpha olefin sulfonic acid, wherein the isomerized alpha olefin is derived from the isomerization of C12-C20 normal alpha olefins; and neutralizing the isomerized alpha olefin sulfonic acid with a source of an alkali metal or ammonium or substituted ammonium ion.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2014Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: Chevron Oronite Company LLCInventors: Curtis Bay Campbell, Andrew J. Howes
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Patent number: 8993798Abstract: The present invention is directed to an isomerized alpha olefin sulfonate and a method of making the same wherein the isomerized alpha olefin sulfonate is derived from sulfonating an isomerized alpha olefin with sulfur trioxide in the presence of air thereby producing an isomerized alpha olefin sulfonic acid, wherein the isomerized alpha olefin is derived from the isomerization of C12-C20 normal alpha olefins; and neutralizing the isomerized alpha olefin sulfonic acid with a source of an alkali metal or ammonium or substituted ammonium ion.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2010Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Chevron Oronite Company LLCInventors: Curtis Bay Campbell, Andrew J. Howes
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Publication number: 20150080601Abstract: The present invention is directed to an isomerized alpha olefin sulfonate and a method of making the same wherein the isomerized alpha olefin sulfonate is derived from sulfonating an isomerized alpha olefin with sulfur trioxide in the presence of air thereby producing an isomerized alpha olefin sulfonic acid, wherein the isomerized alpha olefin is derived from the isomerization of C12-C20 normal alpha olefins: and neutralizing the isomerized alpha olefin sulfonic acid with a source of an alkali metal or ammonium or substituted ammonium ion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventors: Curtis B. Campbell, Andrew J. Howes
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Patent number: 8652367Abstract: Methods and apparatus for prilling are provided which include dynamically controlling the pressure at the prill head for increased control over prill quality and size distribution. In one embodiment, the pressure of a headspace above a volume of liquid or slurry is regulated to maintain a more precise control of the pressure of the liquid or slurry at the prill head. In another embodiment, an axial upflow device is used to maintain a more precise control of the pressure of the liquid or slurry at the prill head.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2013Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: David W. Donnick, Stephanie C. Barthe, Gregory A. Cleotelis, Andrew J. Howes, James A. Kweeder, Raymond G. Wissinger
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Publication number: 20130241093Abstract: Methods and apparatus for prilling are provided which include dynamically controlling the pressure at the prill head for increased control over prill quality and size distribution. In one embodiment, the pressure of a headspace above a volume of liquid or slurry is regulated to maintain a more precise control of the pressure of the liquid or slurry at the prill head. In another embodiment, an axial upflow device is used to maintain a more precise control of the pressure of the liquid or slurry at the prill head.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: David W. Donnick, Stephanie C. Barthe, Gregory A. Cleotelis, Andrew J. Howes, James A. Kweeder, Raymond G. Wissinger
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Publication number: 20120005608Abstract: When using graphical diagrams, cutting and pasting operations may take advantage of predefined relationships to intelligently insert and remove items from the diagram. A text data model may be interpreted sequentially or hierarchically to construct various diagrams. Pasting operations will bring new data into the diagram and data model while conforming the new data to the diagram definition. Cutting operations may cause the data model and diagram to be healed to conform to the diagram definition.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2011Publication date: January 5, 2012Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: Karen K. Wong, Andrew J. Howe, Brent Gilbert, Crystal L. Hoyer, Matthew J. Kotler, Mikko T. Mannisto
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Patent number: 8076272Abstract: A process for preparing an alkylaryl sulfonate comprising (a) reacting at least one meta-xylene compound with olefin or a mixture of olefins having from about 10 to about 20 carbon atoms, in the presence of an acid catalyst, wherein the resulting product comprises no more than 40 weight percent of 1-alkyl-2,4 dimethylsubstituted aromatic compound and at least about 60 weight percent of 1-alkyl-3,5 dimethyl substituted aromatic compound; (b) sulfonating the product of (a); and (c) neutralizing the product of (b) with a source of alkali or alkaline earth metal or ammonia.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2009Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Chevron Oronite Company LLCInventors: Andrew J. Howes, Curtis Bay Campbell, Sophany Thach
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Patent number: 8042065Abstract: When using graphical diagrams, cutting and pasting operations may take advantage of predefined relationships to intelligently insert and remove items from the diagram. A text data model may be interpreted sequentially or hierarchically to construct various diagrams. Pasting operations will bring new data into the diagram and data model while conforming the new data to the diagram definition. Cutting operations may cause the data model and diagram to be healed to conform to the diagram definition.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2005Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Karen K. Wong, Andrew J. Howe, Brent Gilbert, Crystal L. Hoyer, Matthew J. Kotler, Mikko T. Mannisto
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Publication number: 20110152571Abstract: The present invention is directed to an isomerized alpha olefin sulfonate and a method of making the same wherein the isomerized alpha olefin sulfonate is derived from sulfonating an isomerized alpha olefin with sulfur trioxide in the presence of air thereby producing an isomerized alpha olefin sulfonic acid, wherein the isomerized alpha olefin is derived from the isomerization of C12-C20 normal alpha olefins; and neutralizing the isomerized alpha olefin sulfonic acid with a source of an alkali metal or ammonium or substituted ammonium ion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2010Publication date: June 23, 2011Inventors: Curtis Bay Campbell, Andrew J. Howes
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Publication number: 20110118154Abstract: A process for preparing an alkylaryl sulfonate comprising (a) reacting at least one meta-xylene compound with olefin or a mixture of olefins having from about 10 to about 20 carbon atoms, in the presence of an acid catalyst, wherein the resulting product comprises no more than 40 weight percent of 1-alkyl-2,4 dimethylsubstituted aromatic compound and at least about 60 weight percent of 1-alkyl-3,5 dimethyl substituted aromatic compound; (b) sulfonating the product of (a); and (c) neutralizing the product of (b) with a source of alkali or alkaline earth metal or ammonia.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2009Publication date: May 19, 2011Inventors: Andrew J. Howes, Curtis Bay Campbell, Sophany Thach