Patents by Inventor Andrew Ray
Andrew Ray 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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Patent number: 8919582Abstract: Changeover parts are mountable on a modular changeover parts cart characterized by a cart frame having a plurality of rigidly interconnected beams supportable on wheels, and a suspension frame having a plurality of rigidly interconnected vertical struts and beams supportable on the cart frame. A first one of a plurality of mounting components is removably coupleable with the cart frame or the suspension frame for supporting one of a star wheel, a guide, or a timing screw. The first one of the plurality of mounting components is simultaneously orthogonally coupleable with the plurality of beams. The first one of the plurality of mounting components is replaceable by or combinable with a second one of the plurality of mounting components for supporting another of a star wheel, a guide, or a timing screw.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2013Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Change Parts, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Ray Kmetz, III, Kristian Michael Hanson
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Publication number: 20140325555Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to methods and systems for controlling the distribution of supplementary content by generating a first control signal when known content is initially detected in a broadcast stream, and after generating the first control signal, generating a second control signal when the detected content is no longer detected in the broadcast stream. The first and second control signals may be used to control the distribution of supplementary content.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2013Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: Ensequence, IncInventors: Aslam Khader, Larry Alan Westerman, Mark-Andrew Ray Tait
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Publication number: 20140279711Abstract: A utility consumption information system establishes a virtual billing cycle to enable a user to calculate a bill-to-date cost of utility service related to a certain site without waiting for a utility bill sent from an associated utility service provider. The utility consumption information system provides utility consumption information to a user in an informative user interface and enables the user to monitor utility consumption associated with the site. Moreover, the utility consumption information system allows the user to compare the utility consumption of the site with one or more references, and thus assists the user to determine whether a change in the utility consumption is due to an external factor or an internal factor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: ITRON, INC.Inventors: Bruce Christopher Angelis, Andrew Ray Walker
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Patent number: 8629262Abstract: A method and a kit for the identification of chromosomal inversions are described. Single-stranded sister chromatids are generated, for example by CO-FISH. A plurality of non-repetitive, labeled probes of relatively small size are hybridized to portions of only one of a pair of single-stranded sister chromatids. If no inversion exists, all of the probes will hybridize to a first chromatid. If an inversion has occurred, these marker probes will be detected on the sister chromatid at the same location as the inversion on the first chromatid.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2011Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignees: Colorado State University Research Foundation, Board of Regents of the University of Texas SystemInventors: Susan M. Bailey, F. Andrew Ray, Edwin H. Goodwin, Joel S. Bedford, Michael N. Cornforth
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Patent number: 8566688Abstract: A first check code is computed by applying an algorithm to a proper subset of a first body of data. A second check code is computed by applying the algorithm to an equivalent proper subset of a second equivalent body of data. The two check codes are compared. The extent of the proper subset of the first body of data is determined by a semantic analysis of the first body of data. Multiple versions of an application, when the semantic changes between the applications are inconsequential, may then be certified by ignoring the non-significant modifications and ensuring the integrity of the remainder of the content.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2009Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Ensequence, Inc.Inventors: Mark-Andrew Ray Tait, Larry Alan Westerman
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Publication number: 20130236243Abstract: In various embodiments, the present invention provides one or more connectors of adjoining panels allowing for tool free assembly of furniture or other objects and a method using a connector with a panel to construct furniture and other objects. Each connector has a minimum of one U-shaped prong, where the depth of the opening on the prong is configured to receive a portion of a panel. The use of an intermediary element can be implemented to increase the friction coefficient between a panel member and connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2011Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: EcoSystems Brand, LLCInventors: Andrew Ray Personette, Matthew Aron Tyson, Kallie Rae Weinkle, Wuthichai Leelavoravong
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Patent number: 8307259Abstract: This application relates to hardware based memory scrubbing. One disclosed embodiment may comprise a system that includes an engine, implemented in hardware, configured to initiate a request for data residing in associated memory. An error system is configured to detect errors in data that has been read from associated memory in response to the request for the data, the error system maintaining a log of entries corresponding to errors detected by the error system. An identifier is associated with each of the entries in the log that result from the request initiated by the engine to differentiate from other entries in the log.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2009Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Andrew Ray Wheeler, James R. Peterson
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Patent number: 8278050Abstract: A method for the identification of chromosomal inversions is described. Single-stranded sister chromatids are generated, for example by CO-FISH. A plurality of non-repetitive, labeled probes of relatively small size are hybridized to portions of only one of a pair of single-stranded sister chromatids. If no inversion exists, all of the probes will hybridize to a first chromatid. If an inversion has occurred, these marker probes will be detected on the sister chromatid at the same location as the inversion on the first chromatid.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2007Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignees: Colorado State University Research Foundation, Board of Regents of the University of Texas SystemInventors: Susan M. Bailey, F. Andrew Ray, Edwin H. Goodwin, Joel S. Bedford, Michael N. Cornforth
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Patent number: 8210801Abstract: A method operates a gas turbine that includes a compressor section, a turbine section and an extraction cooling system. The method includes monitoring an operation of the gas turbine, directing a cooling air flow through the extraction cooling system from the compressor section to the turbine section in response to normal operation of the gas turbine, and directing a warming air flow through the extraction cooling system to the compressor section and the turbine section in response to shutdown of the gas turbine.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2009Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Henry G. Ballard, Jr., Ian David Wilson, Stephen Christopher Chieco, Andrew Ray Kneeland, Bradley James Miller, Kenneth David Black, Raymond Goetze
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Publication number: 20120088239Abstract: A method and a kit for the identification of chromosomal inversions are described. Chromosomal inversions are difficult to detect unless they are quite large. The improved ability to detect chromosomal inversions is important to a number of medical applications, such as cancer and birth defects, as examples. Reporter species are attached to oligonucleotide strands designed such that they may hybridize to portions of only one of a pair of single-stranded sister chromatids prepared by the CO-FISH procedure, as an example. If an inversion has occurred, these marker probes will be detected on the sister chromatid at the same location as the inversion on the first chromatid.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2011Publication date: April 12, 2012Applicants: COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION, KROMATID, INC.Inventor: F. Andrew Ray
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Patent number: 8137067Abstract: A blade attachment apparatus for a turbine is provided and includes a member, which rotates about an axis of the turbine, including fore and aft disk posts that retain corresponding fore and aft turbine blades, respectively, fore and aft of a turbine nozzle and a central portion proximate the turbine nozzle and an attachment retained between the fore and aft disk posts and the fore and aft turbine blades and coupled to the central portion, such that a portion of the attachment interrupts a purge flow through the turbine.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2008Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Andrew Ray Kneeland, Kahwai Gachago Muriithi
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Publication number: 20120058475Abstract: A method and a kit for the identification of chromosomal inversions is described. Chromosomal inversions are difficult to detect unless they are quite large. The improved ability to detect chromosomal inversions is important to a number of medical applications, such as cancer and birth defects, as examples. Reporter species are attached to oligonucleotide strands designed such that they may hybridize to portions of only one of a pair of single-stranded sister chromatids prepared by the CO-FISH procedure, as an example. If an inversion has occurred, these marker probes will be detected on the sister chromatid at the same location as the inversion on the first chromatid.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2011Publication date: March 8, 2012Applicants: BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM, COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATIONInventors: Susan M. Bailey, F. Andrew Ray, Edwin H. Goodwin, Joel S. Bedford, Michael N. Cornforth
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Patent number: 8100405Abstract: A system for providing compliant rotating seals including a rotating portion that has one or more teeth extending radially from it, and a stationary portion that has a plurality of bristles extending radially from it. The one or more teeth rotatively engage the plurality of bristles creating a tortuous path between them that resists a leakage of gas or fluid through them.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2009Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Andrew Ray Kneeland, Eric David Roush
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Publication number: 20110287425Abstract: Methods, compositions, and assays are described which are useful in identifying point mutations, identifying cancer cells, and diagnosing cancer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2011Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicants: KROMATID, INC., COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATIONInventors: F. Andrew Ray, Edwin H. Goodwin
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Patent number: 8029607Abstract: A system for cleaning at least one filter in a baghouse and an associated method for providing the system. The at least one filter separate a dirty gas chamber from a clean gas chamber, and filters at least one substance from a gas. The system includes a supply of compressed air and a blowpipe to direct the air at the at least one filter to dislodge a collected amount of the at least one substance from the at least one filter. The blowpipe has a cross-sectional flow area through which the compressed air flows. A valve controls provision of the compressed air. The valve has a cross-sectional flow area though which the compressed gas flows. The cross-sectional area of the valve is smaller than the cross-sectional area of the blowpipe to provide for air pressure at the valve to be greater than air pressure at the blowpipe.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2009Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: BHA Group, Inc.Inventor: Andrew Ray
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Publication number: 20110052387Abstract: Turbine blade assemblies of a turbine include airfoils that are mounted on bases. The leading and/or trailing edges of the bases are provided with curved portions. Likewise, curved portions may be provided on leading and/or trailing edges of the angle wings of a turbine blade assembly. Also, curved portions may be provided on the leading and/or trailing edges of nozzle assemblies of a turbine.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2009Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventors: Andrew Ray Kneeland, Andres Jose Garcia-Crespo, Bradley T. Boyer, Thomas William Vandeputte, Sylvain Pierre
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Publication number: 20110055672Abstract: A first check code is computed by applying an algorithm to a proper subset of a first body of data. A second check code is computed by applying the algorithm to an equivalent proper subset of a second equivalent body of data. The two check codes are compared. The extent of the proper subset of the first body of data is determined by a semantic analysis of the first body of data. Multiple versions of an application, when the semantic changes between the applications are inconsequential, may then be certified by ignoring the non-significant modifications and ensuring the integrity of the remainder of the content.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2009Publication date: March 3, 2011Applicant: ENSEQUENCE, INC.Inventors: Mark-Andrew Ray Tait, Larry Alan Westerman
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Publication number: 20110023022Abstract: A computer system is used to create an application. Application source code or an executable application is converted into an in-memory representation. The in-memory representation is stored in a database. Attributes of the database representation are selected for modification, and constraints are assigned to the modifications. Modifications and constraints are stored in the database to create an application template. A copy of the application template is made in the database, and modifications are performed on the copy in the database. The modified copy of the application template is retrieved from the database and used to create an executable application.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2009Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: Ensequence, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Todd Harper, Aslam Khader, Fumiko Salvat Kutch, Alice VonWald Sufka, Mark-Andrew Ray Tait, Halstead Winship York
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Publication number: 20100275776Abstract: A system for cleaning at least one filter in a baghouse and an associated method for providing the system. The at least one filter separate a dirty gas chamber from a clean gas chamber, and filters at least one substance from a gas. The system includes a supply of compressed air and a blowpipe to direct the air at the at least one filter to dislodge a collected amount of the at least one substance from the at least one filter. The blowpipe has a cross-sectional flow area through which the compressed air flows. A valve controls provision of the compressed air. The valve has a cross-sectional flow area though which the compressed gas flows. The cross-sectional area of the valve is smaller than the cross-sectional area of the blowpipe to provide for air pressure at the valve to be greater than air pressure at the blowpipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2009Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: BHA Group, Inc.Inventor: Andrew Ray
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Publication number: 20100189551Abstract: A method operates a gas turbine that includes a compressor section, a turbine section and an extraction cooling system. The method includes monitoring an operation of the gas turbine, directing a cooling air flow through the extraction cooling system from the compressor section to the turbine section in response to normal operation of the gas turbine, and directing a warming air flow through the extraction cooling system to the compressor section and the turbine section in response to shutdown of the gas turbine.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2009Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Henry G. Ballard, JR., Ian David Wilson, Stephen Christopher Chieco, Andrew Ray Kneeland, Bradley James Miller, Kenneth Damon Black, Raymond Goetze