Patents by Inventor Arthur Ballard
Arthur Ballard 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: 11960414Abstract: In some examples, a controller for a storage system separate from a host system checks whether a storage cartridge in a storage system is associated with an indication set, in an electronic memory, during a configuration operation in the storage system to indicate write protection is enabled for the storage cartridge. In response to determining that the storage cartridge is associated with the indication, the controller triggers the write protection for the storage cartridge to prevent writing of data to the storage cartridge if the storage cartridge already contains previously written data.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2020Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LPInventors: Richard Arthur Bickers, Curtis C. Ballard
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Publication number: 20160051037Abstract: A hydration spin belt for allowing a user to secure a multitude of accessories. The hydration spin belt includes an inner belt secured to user's body and an outer belt, wherein the outer belt is attached to the inner belt. The hydration spin belt also includes one or more attachments for securing personal items. The one or more attachments are connected to the outer belt.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventor: Arthur Ballard
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Patent number: 7588060Abstract: An apparatus, system, and means are disclosed for a modular backpressure sensor configured for use with a fluid delivery nozzle. The modular backpressure sensor may be installed and removed using simple tools and may optionally include an activator handle attachment. The system may optionally include a protective end plug for the fluid delivery nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2005Date of Patent: September 15, 2009Assignee: Flomax International, Inc.Inventor: Jay Arthur Ballard
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Publication number: 20080089934Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for making homogeneous, thermoreversible gel films comprising the steps of: (i) heating, hydrating, mixing, solubilizing, and, optionally, de-aerating a high solids, low moisture film forming composition in an apparatus providing sufficient shear, temperature and residence time to form a homogeneous molten composition, wherein the temperature is at or above the solubilizing temperature of said composition; (ii) feeding the molten composition into at least one of a mixer, pump or devolatilizer; and (iii) cooling the homogeneous molten composition at or below its gelling temperature to form said gel films. The present invention is also directed to various products made from such films, such as the gel films themselves, soft capsules, solid dosage forms and delivery systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2007Publication date: April 17, 2008Inventors: Arthur Ballard, Christopher Sewall, James Modliszewski, William Blakemore, Peter Riley
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Publication number: 20050171053Abstract: Disclosed are compositions for inhibiting transmission of a sexually transmitted infection that contain one or more carrageenans, including lambda carrageenan. Also disclosed are methods for making and using the compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2004Publication date: August 4, 2005Applicant: FMC CorporationInventors: William Blakemore, Arthur Ballard, Christopher Sewall, James Modliszewski, William Bubnis
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Publication number: 20050084516Abstract: Abstract of the Disclosure The present invention is directed to a process for making homogeneous, thermoreversible gel films comprising the steps of: (i) heating, hydrating, mixing, solubilizing, and, optionally, de-aerating a high solids, low moisture film forming composition in an apparatus providing sufficient shear, temperature and residence time to form a homogeneous molten composition, wherein the temperature is at or above the solubilizing temperature of said composition; (ii) feeding the molten composition into at least one of a mixer, pump or devolatilizer; and (iii) cooling the homogeneous molten composition at or below its gelling temperature to form said gel films. The present invention is also directed to various products made from such films, such as the gel films themselves, soft capsules, solid dosage forms and delivery systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2004Publication date: April 21, 2005Applicant: FMC CorporationInventors: Arthur Ballard, Christopher Sewall, James Modliszewski, William Blakemore, Peter Riley
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Publication number: 20050048185Abstract: Abstract of the Disclosure The present invention is directed to a delivery system comprising a homogeneous, thermoreversible gel film, wherein the gel film comprises: (i) a film forming amount of low viscosity polymannan gum, e.g., low viscosity guar gum, and optionally at least one of a plasticizer, a second film former, a bulking agent, and a pH controlling agent; and (ii) an active substance. The present invention is also directed to a process for the manufacture thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2004Publication date: March 3, 2005Applicant: FMC CorporationInventors: Arthur Ballard, Christopher Sewall, James Modliszewski, William Blakemore, Peter Riley
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Publication number: 20050019295Abstract: Abstract of the Disclosure The present invention is directed to a homogeneous, thermoreversible gel film comprising a film forming amount of low viscosity polymannan gum, e.g., low viscosity guar gum, and optionally at least one of a plasticizer, a second film former, a bulking agent, and a pH controlling agent; and processes for the preparation thereof. The present invention is also directed to soft capsules and solid forms containing the gel film, as well as processes for the preparation thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2004Publication date: January 27, 2005Applicant: FMC CorporationInventors: Arthur Ballard, Christopher Sewall, James Modliszewski, William Blakemore, Peter Riley
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Publication number: 20050019294Abstract: Abstract of the Disclosure The present invention is directed to a homogeneous, thermoreversible gel film comprising a film forming amount of a water soluble, thermoreversible alginate, and optionally at least one of a plasticizer, a second film former, a bulking agent, and a pH controlling agent; and processes for the preparation thereof. The present invention is also directed to soft capsules and solid forms containing the gel film, as well as processes for the preparation thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2004Publication date: January 27, 2005Applicant: FMC CorporationInventors: James Modliszewski, Arthur Ballard, Christopher Sewall, William Blakemore, Peter Riley
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Publication number: 20050019374Abstract: Abstract of the Disclosure The present invention is directed to a homogeneous, thermoreversible gel film comprising a film forming amount of kappa-2 carrageenan, and optionally at least one of a plasticizer, a second film former, a bulking agent, and a pH controlling agent; and processes for the preparation thereof. The present invention is also directed to soft capsules and solid forms containing the gel film, as well as processes for the preparation thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2004Publication date: January 27, 2005Applicant: FMC CorporationInventors: James Modliszewski, Arthur Ballard, Christopher Sewall, William Blakemore, Peter Riley
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Publication number: 20050013847Abstract: Abstract of the Disclosure The present invention is directed to a delivery system comprising a homogenous, thermoreversible gel film, wherein the gel film comprises: (i) a film forming amount of water soluble thermoreversible alginate and optionally at least one of a plasticizer, a second film former, a bulking agent, and a pH controlling agent; and (ii) an active substance. The present invention is also directed to a process for the manufacture thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2004Publication date: January 20, 2005Applicant: FMC CorporationInventors: Arthur Ballard, Christopher Sewall, James Modliszewski, William Blakemore, Peter Riley
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Publication number: 20050008677Abstract: Abstract of the Disclosure The present invention is directed to a delivery system comprising a homogenous, thermoreversible gel film, wherein the gel film comprises: (i) a film forming amount of kappa-2 carrageenan and optionally at least one of a plasticizer, a second film former, a bulking agent, and a pH controlling agent; and (ii) an active substance. The present invention is also directed to a process for the manufacture thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2004Publication date: January 13, 2005Applicant: FMC CorporationInventors: James Modliszewski, Arthur Ballard, Christopher Sewall, William Blakemore, Peter Riley
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Publication number: 20030211228Abstract: A preferred process for forming texturized pieces of a meat or meat-analog product includes mixing animal protein, vegetable protein, or a mixture thereof with alginate, sodium tripolyphosphate, and water, thereby forming an initial mixture, and mixing the initial mixture with calcium sulfate, thereby forming a secondary mixture. A preferred process also includes introducing a calcium-chloride solution to the secondary mixture, thereby forming a tertiary mixture, shaping the tertiary mixture into pre-formed pieces, and tumbling the pre-formed pieces to form the texturized pieces.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2003Publication date: November 13, 2003Inventors: Arthur Ballard, John W. DeMarco, James W. Lamkey, Guro Jevne
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Patent number: 6390782Abstract: A variable control valve 10 for a gas compression system is disclosed for a gas compressor 100 with a piston 116 having a variable displacement within a compression chamber 114 of the gas compressor. A pressure within a crankcase chamber 118 of the gas compressor acts upon the piston A diaphragm 36 within the control valve, controls a flow of high and low pressure gas into and out of the pressure chamber, thus controlling the displacement of the piston. The diaphragm is acted upon by a predetermined reference pressure within a reference chamber 90 of the control valve. The predetermined reference pressure within the reference chamber is created by a flow into and out of the reference chamber of the high and low pressure gas. The predetermined reference pressure can be changed in order to optimize compressor output. This flow is controlled by reference chamber valve means (88, 86) operably coupled to the reference chamber, the reference chamber valve means being responsive to electrical signals.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2000Date of Patent: May 21, 2002Assignee: Alumina Micro LLCInventors: Steven Brent Booth, Jay Arthur Ballard, Mark Paul Ballard