Patents by Inventor Benjamin Alexander
Benjamin Alexander 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: 20130063612Abstract: An in-flight system provides a user with an entertainment environment including movies, music, games, internet, map, etc. The in-flight system provides stored media content on one or more servers located throughout an aircraft cabin and each server is associated with a plurality of seats. In a preferred embodiment, the in-flight system provides for a communication port (e.g., USB or mini-USB connector or micro-USB connector) for connection to personal electronic device providing access to the server containing the stored media, access to an internet connection, and power. In one embodiment, the in-flight system provides for a seat display unit (typically located in the seat back of the next forward seat) and associated media module hardware to process the stored media content and drive the display.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2011Publication date: March 14, 2013Inventors: Howard Isham Royster, Michael J. Rogerson, Benjamin Alexander Medvitz
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Patent number: 8327286Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a method, system, and media for intelligently presenting buttons that correspond to running windows as well as a set of application launchers that launch instances of software applications. One version of the method includes receiving an indication that an instance of a software application has been invoked by a launching mechanism, which leads to creating a windowed process in which to present the instance of the software application; determining that at least one of the application launchers was the launching mechanism; automatically removing the launcher(s) from view; and presenting a button that corresponds to the windowed process.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2008Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Rebecca Jeanette Deutsch, Benjamin Alexander Betz, Stephan Hoefnagels, Chaitanya D. Sareen, Bret P. Anderson, Robert James Jarrett
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Patent number: 8250099Abstract: A registry for designating authoritative sourcing of data from a data environment in a computer readable storage medium. Selected data content resides into a first data subject area in the form of a common business language, and metadata including characteristics of data stores in the data environment resides into a second data subject area, which is a metadata repository. Data linking a term in the first data subject area with an authoritative location of data associated with the term, as identified in the second data subject area, resides into a third subject area, which is the registry. A basis of authority of the data location and operating scope of the data may be designated in the third data store. Operating scopes may be functional, geographic, temporal, organizational, or a combination thereof. A computer program product and computer readable memory system for designating authoritative sourcing in a data environment are provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2009Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Bank of America CorporationInventors: Richard M. Wilson, Eric B. Stanley, Charles B. Lomax, Jr., Benjamin Alexander Leeson, Mary Carla DeAngelis
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Patent number: 8093379Abstract: Provided herein are macrocyclic serine protease inhibitor compounds, for example, of Formula I, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and processes of preparation thereof. Also provided are methods of their use for the treatment of an HCV infection in a host in need thereof.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2009Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Idenix Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Adel Moussa, Benjamin Alexander Mayes, Elodie Rosinovsky, Alistair Stewart
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Publication number: 20110257129Abstract: 3-phosphoindole compounds substantially in the form of a single enantiomer useful for the treatment of Flaviviridae virus infections, and particularly for HIV infections are provided. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the 3-phosphoindole compounds alone or in combination with one or more other anti-viral agents, processes for their preparation, and methods of manufacturing a medicament incorporating these compounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Inventors: Richard Storer, Francois-Rene Alexandre, Cyril Dousson, Adel M. Moussa, Edward Bridges, Alistair Stewart, Jing Yang Wang, Benjamin Alexander Mayes
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Patent number: 7960428Abstract: 3-phosphoindole compounds substantially in the form of a single enantiomer useful for the treatment of Flaviviridae virus infections, and particularly for HIV infections are provided. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the 3-phosphoindole compounds alone or in combination with one or more other anti-viral agents, processes for their preparation, and methods of manufacturing a medicament incorporating these compounds.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2007Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Idenix Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Richard Storer, Francois-Rene Alexandre, Cyril Dousson, Adel M. Moussa, Edward Bridges, Alistair Stewart, Jing Yang Wang, Benjamin Alexander Mayes
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Patent number: 7931886Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a process for the agglomeration of titania slag particles comprising providing titania slag at a d50 particle size of below 106 ?m; mixing the slag particles with an organic binder; and agglomerating the mixture of the slag particles and organic binder into agglomerated particles with a d50 particle size in the range from 106 ?m to 1000 ?m. The agglomerated particles have a (TiO2 and FeO)/C mass ratio of more than 3.4. The invention also relates to such agglomated slag particles and a chloride process for the production of TiO2 wherein such agglomerated titania slag particles are used.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2005Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: Kumba Resources LimitedInventors: Pieter Adriaan Botha, Gert Hendrik Jacobus Coetzee, legal representative, Deon Bessinger, Benjamin Alexander Dippenaar
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Patent number: 7878052Abstract: The present disclosure is directed towards a clamping assembly for compressing a plurality of optical plates of a high pressure cavitation system. The clamping assembly may include a mounting frame and a housing coupled to the mounting frame. The clamping assembly may further include a holder distal the housing, the holder having the plurality of optical plates disposed therein. The clamping assembly further including a controllable clamping mechanism operably coupled to a top of the housing, the controllable clamping mechanism applying an axial force to the plurality of optical plate.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2008Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Perkins Engines Company LimitedInventors: Susannah Elizabeth Danby, Cathy Youngmi Choi, Colin Peter Garner, William Elliott Moser, Drew Douglas Wackerlin, Timothy Joe Felty, Nate B. Keller, Benjamin Alexander Reid, Manolis Gavaises, Emmanouil Giannadakis, Graham Hargrave
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Patent number: 7781576Abstract: A process is provided for the preparation of a key intermediate in the preparation of 2?-branched nucleoside compounds. The process includes contacting a protected precursor 3,4-O-isopropylidene-2-C-substituted-D-arabinono-1,5-lactone with a fluorinating agent under anhydrous conditions and converting the precursor into a protected 2-deoxy-2-halo-2-C-disubstituted ribono-1,5-lactone and optionally into a 2-deoxy-2-halo-2-C-disubstituted ribono-1,4-lactone.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2006Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Idenix Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Alexander Mayes, Adel Moussa
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Publication number: 20100145999Abstract: A registry for designating authoritative sourcing of data from a data environment in a computer readable storage medium. Selected data content resides into a first data subject area in the form of a common business language, and metadata including characteristics of data stores in the data environment resides into a second data subject area, which is a metadata repository. Data linking a term in the first data subject area with an authoritative location of data associated with the term, as identified in the second data subject area, resides into a third subject area, which is the registry. A basis of authority of the data location and operating scope of the data may be designated in the third data store. Operating scopes may be functional, geographic, temporal, organizational, or a combination thereof. A computer program product and computer readable memory system for designating authoritative sourcing in a data environment are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2009Publication date: June 10, 2010Applicant: BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATIONInventors: Richard M. Wilson, Eric B. Stanley, Charles B. Lomax, JR., Benjamin Alexander Leeson, Mary Carla DeAngelis
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Publication number: 20100145913Abstract: A method of and system for monitoring and providing notification of changes to a data environment. Parameters of interest for monitoring changes made to a metadata data store are stored. Instructions are stored related to notifying a recipient of a communication about the changes. The metadata is monitored for changes related to the parameters of interest, and a change notification communication is generated with transmission initiated to the recipient. The instructions related to notification of the changes may include the identity of a recipient, mechanism for notification, and format and content of notification. A computer readable memory system and a computer program product may be provided that is encoded with a data structure for notifying data consumers of changes to a data environment that includes metadata.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2009Publication date: June 10, 2010Applicant: BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATIONInventors: Richard M. Wilson, Eric B. Stanley, Benjamin Alexander Leeson
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Publication number: 20100124584Abstract: A hybrid continuous fermentation system and related process for fermenting sugars to produce alcohol containing liquors. The system includes a fermentor arranged with a packed bed region and a fluidized bed region. A yeast bed is retained in the packed bed region using a retention matrix and flocculation. A sugar supply is directed through the yeast bed with sufficient dwell time for satisfactory sugar conversion. The fluidized bed region is arranged to allow fermented product to pass through the fermentor while allowing yeast cell growth and retention. A nutrient may be added to the fermentor to aid in yeast flocculation. The fermentor is sized and shaped to allow sufficient dwell time of the sugar supply in the packed bed region and in the fluidized bed region to maximize sugar conversion to ethanol by fermentation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2008Publication date: May 20, 2010Inventors: Benjamin Alexander, Garth Anton Cambray, Eli Cayer
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Publication number: 20100024537Abstract: The present disclosure is directed towards a clamping assembly for compressing a plurality of optical plates of a high pressure cavitation system. The clamping assembly may include a mounting frame and a housing coupled to the mounting frame. The clamping assembly may further include a holder distal the housing, the holder having the plurality of optical plates disposed therein. The clamping assembly further including a controllable clamping mechanism operably coupled to a top of the housing, the controllable clamping mechanism applying an axial force to the plurality of optical plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2008Publication date: February 4, 2010Inventors: Susannah E. Danby, Cathy Youngmi Choi, Colin Peter Garner, William Elliott Moser, Drew Douglas Wackerlin, Timothy Joe Felty, Nate B. Keller, Benjamin Alexander Reid, Manolis Gavaises, Emmanouil Giannadakis, Graham Hargrave
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Publication number: 20090226365Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a process for the agglomeration of titania slag particles comprising providing titania slag at a d50 particle size of below 106 ?m; mixing the slag particles with an organic binder; and agglomerating the mixture of the slag particles and organic binder into agglomerated particles with a d50 particle size in the range from 106 ?m to 1000 ?m. The agglomerated particles have a (TiO2 and FeO)/C mass ratio of more than 3.4. The invention also relates to such agglomated slag particles and a chloride process for the production Of TiO2 wherein such agglomerated titania slag particles are used.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2005Publication date: September 10, 2009Applicant: KUMBA RESOURCES LIMITEDInventors: Pieter Adriaan Botha, Deon Bessinger, Benjamin Alexander Dippenaar
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Publication number: 20080213217Abstract: 3-phosphoindole compounds substantially in the form of a single enantiomer useful for the treatment of Flaviviridae virus infections, and particularly for HIV infections are provided. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the 3-phosphoindole compounds alone or in combination with one or more other anti-viral agents, processes for their preparation, and methods of manufacturing a medicament incorporating these compounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2007Publication date: September 4, 2008Inventors: Richard Storer, Francois-Rene Alexandre, Cyril Dousson, Adel M. Moussa, Edward Bridges, Alistair Stewart, Jing Yang Wang, Benjamin Alexander Mayes
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Publication number: 20070048863Abstract: Computer-facilitated design of large-scale, multi-factorial cell culture experiments and the like, and control of reaction sites and/or arrays of reaction sites to perform such experiments using automated devices. In certain cases, the invention is directed to controlling a plurality of cell culture experiments, e.g., using an automated cell culture device. In one set of embodiments, a data structure or a “descriptor” for use with cell culture experiments is provided. The descriptor may be used, for instance, to control one or more cell culture experiments, to identify one or more cell culture experiments, and/or to identify or “tag” data arising from one or more cell culture experiments, e.g., for further analysis or recall.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Applicant: BioProcessors Corp.Inventors: Seth Rodgers, Fan Zhang, Mohamed Shaheen, Benjamin Alexander
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Patent number: 7134719Abstract: A work station having a base, a user support affixed to the base; and an overhead hanger affixed to said base. The overhead hanger has a rear portion extending upwardly behind the user support and an overhead portion extending forwardly above the user support a sufficient distance so that when a user is positioned in the user support, the overhead portion is above the user and a peripheral mounting system affixable to the overhead portion proximate a distal end of the overhead portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2003Date of Patent: November 14, 2006Assignee: P--CE Computers, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Alexander Moglin, Richard Nelson Stieler, Allan Quattrin
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Publication number: 20040172887Abstract: A work station having a base, a user support affixed to the base; and an overhead hanger affixed to said base. The overhead hanger has a rear portion extending upwardly behind the user support and an overhead portion extending forwardly above the user support a sufficient distance so that when a user is positioned in the user support, the overhead portion is above the user and a peripheral mounting system affixable to the overhead portion proximate a distal end of the overhead portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2003Publication date: September 9, 2004Inventors: Benjamin Alexander Moglin, Allan Quartrin, Rick Stieler