Patents by Inventor Benjamin Roberts
Benjamin Roberts 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: 20240159689Abstract: Digital image correlation is provided. The method comprises applying two or more unique X-ray attenuating patterns to a number of test samples and then applying physical deformation to the test samples. The test samples are irradiated concurrently with an X-ray source, and a path-integrated composite X-ray image is recorded that superimposes the unique X-ray attenuating patterns on each other. According to the path-integrated composite X-ray image, the method determines respective deformation of each of the unique X-ray attenuating patterns produced by the physical deformation of the test samples.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2023Publication date: May 16, 2024Inventors: Elizabeth M. C. Jones, Caroline Winters, Enrico C. Quintana, Benjamin Roberts Halls, Samuel Saiid Fayad, Dayna Glen Obenauf
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Patent number: 11286190Abstract: The invention discloses and claims various methods for the treatment of various wastewater streams of varying chemical composition using sonication in combination with a variety of other methods, including nucleation, ozonation, flocculation, clarification, adsorption, polishing, and filtration. The methods disclosed and claimed are useful in the treatment of industrial wastewater, brackish water, seawater, and for the treatment of oil and gas-well water as well as wastewater from hydraulic gas-fracturing processes for the production of oil and natural gas.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2020Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: Columbia Water Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Roberts, Lee Shull, Michael P. Mehlhoff
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Patent number: 11013507Abstract: An anchor system for securing suture tissue to bone. The system includes an anchor and an inserter. The anchor is printed from a polymer by selective laser sintering in accordance with a CAD file having a geometric description of the anchor. A socket at the proximal region of the anchor has cross-section that has a width in a first dimension D1. The system includes an inserter having a protrusion being configured to matingly engage with the socket. The protrusion defines a cross-section that decreases progressively in width in the dimension D1 along the protrusion length distally from the base of the protrusion toward the distal tip of the protrusion.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2018Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Oxford Performance Materials, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Roberts, Andrus Maandi, Severine Valdant Zygmont, James Porteus
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Patent number: 10966838Abstract: A joint implant for temporary or permanent use has a femoral component and tibial component. The femoral component has a base and rod extending therefrom and defines a pin. The tibial component has a base and rod extending therefrom and defines a bore in which the pin is seated so that the femoral component is rotatable relative to the tibial component.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2019Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: Oxford Performance Materials, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Roberts, Andrus Maandi, Severine Valdant Zygmont, James Porteus
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Publication number: 20200276024Abstract: A joint implant for temporary or permanent use has a femoral component and tibial component. The femoral component has a base and rod extending therefrom and defines a pin. The tibial component has a base and rod extending therefrom and defines a bore in which the pin is seated so that the femoral component is rotatable relative to the tibial component.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2019Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventors: Benjamin Roberts, Andrus Maandi, Severine Valdant Zygmont, James Porteus
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Publication number: 20200170633Abstract: An anchor system for securing suture tissue to bone. The system includes an anchor and an inserter. The anchor is printed from a polymer by selective laser sintering in accordance with a CAD file having a geometric description of the anchor. A socket at the proximal region of the anchor has cross-section that has a width in a first dimension D1. The system includes an inserter having a protrusion being configured to matingly engage with the socket. The protrusion defines a cross-section that decreases progressively in width in the dimension D1 along the protrusion length distally from the base of the protrusion toward the distal tip of the protrusion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2018Publication date: June 4, 2020Applicant: Oxford Performance Materials, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Roberts, Andrus Maandi, Severine Valdant Zygmont, James Porteus
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Patent number: 10669179Abstract: The invention discloses and claims various methods for the treatment of various wastewater streams of varying chemical composition using sonication in combination with a variety of other methods, including nucleation, ozonation, flocculation, clarification, adsorption, polishing, and filtration. The methods disclosed and claimed are useful in the treatment of industrial wastewater, brackish water, seawater, and for the treatment of oil and gas-well water as well as wastewater from hydraulic gas-fracturing processes for the production of oil and natural gas.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2015Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: Columbia Water Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Roberts, Lee Shull, Michael P. Mehlhoff
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Patent number: 9354414Abstract: A drop cable assembly has a drop cable and an outer sheath formed around the drop cable that encloses and reinforces the drop cable. The drop cable is accommodated within a cavity of the outer sheath and includes strength members.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2012Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: CORNING CABLE SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Benjamin Roberts Blackwell, Stephen Robert Horan, Jr.
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Publication number: 20160145133Abstract: The invention discloses and claims various methods for the treatment of various wastewater streams of varying chemical composition using sonication in combination with a variety of other methods, including nucleation, ozonation, flocculation, clarification, adsorption, polishing, and filtration. The methods disclosed and claimed are useful in the treatment of industrial wastewater, brackish water, seawater, and for the treatment of oil and gas-well water as well as wastewater from hydraulic gas-fracturing processes for the production of oil and natural gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Benjamin Roberts, Lee Shull, Michael P. Mehlhoff
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Patent number: 8502781Abstract: An input device is disclosed. The input device can provide a control signal to a host system. The input device can include a ball and one or more sensor assemblies configured to sense the position of the ball. The input device can sense movement both in the X-Y motion of the ball, and the spin of the ball. Different control signals may be sent to a host system based upon the X-Y motion and the spin of the ball.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2009Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: ACCO Brands CorporationInventors: John L. Cavacuiti, Benjamin Roberts, Donald Randall Logan, John Hung
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Publication number: 20130051742Abstract: A drop cable assembly has a drop cable and an outer sheath formed around the drop cable that encloses and reinforces the drop cable. The drop cable is accommodated within a cavity of the outer sheath and includes strength members.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2012Publication date: February 28, 2013Inventors: Benjamin Roberts Blackwell, Stephen Robert Horan, JR.
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Publication number: 20080117173Abstract: A system of computer input devices, such as a keyboard and a mouse, is disclosed. The input device comprises a plurality of keys, a housing coupled to the keys, and a dock formed in the housing. The dock is configured to receive a second input device; and contains a mechanical coupling mechanism for temporarily coupling the second input device to the first input device via the dock.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2007Publication date: May 22, 2008Applicant: ACCO Brands USA LLCInventors: Benjamin Roberts, John Cavacuiti, Juan Ernesto Rodriguez, Steven A. Gelphman, Gary Ga Hoi Wong
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Publication number: 20080111792Abstract: An input device is disclosed. The input device includes an outer housing, a sensor assembly configured to sense a position of the input device relative to a work surface, a wireless transmitter coupled to the sensor assembly, and a cable comprising a cable connector configured to connect to a data port in a computer on one end of the cable. The cable has both data and power lines, and the input device is capable of operating in both a wired and a wireless mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2007Publication date: May 15, 2008Applicant: ACCO Brands USA LLCInventors: Benjamin Roberts, John Cavacuiti, Juan Ernesto Rodriguez, Steven A. Gelphman, Gary Ga Hoi Wong
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Publication number: 20070215639Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatus combining a pressure vessel and a centrifugal pump to accurately and efficiently control pressure and flow rate of liquid in a liquid dispense system. The present invention particularly relates to the accurate and efficient control of pressure and flow rate of liquids, such as high purity chemicals or slurries used in semiconductor manufacturing processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventors: Benjamin Roberts, David Gerken, Bryan Smith
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Publication number: 20070205214Abstract: The present invention provides a system, apparatus and method for supplying liquid through a dispensing loop to tools requiring such liquid. In particular, the present invention provides a system, apparatus and method for supplying liquid or slurry to CMP (chemical mechanical polishing) tools of a semiconductor manufacturing process. In accordance with the present invention, the liquid is delivered at a consistent flow rate and pressure to the tools, by controlling the flow rate and pressure through the use of pumps combined with flow or pressure sensors in the dispense loop.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2006Publication date: September 6, 2007Inventor: Benjamin Roberts
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Publication number: 20060254159Abstract: A portable collapsible shelter trailer comprising of a container having four doors on each side that are hinged along the bottom, and which may be folded to a horizontal position to yield a portable shelter having rigid frame and flexible fabric sections. The deployment of the fabric shelter after the doors are deployed is accomplished by air actuated cylinders which are mounted to each of the doors, and are controlled from a control panel by means of air valves that regulate the flow of compressed air into the cylinders to impart tension to the fabric shelter.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2006Publication date: November 16, 2006Inventors: Earl Trautman, Benjamin Roberts, Robert Mahaffey
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Publication number: 20060196541Abstract: An improved bulk fluid distribution system for controlling the pressure of a fluid in a supply line to a semiconductor manufacturing process. The distribution system includes a pump-based engine with either a pressure vessel or a pulse dampener. In the pump-pressure vessel embodiment, a controller monitors the pressure of the fluid in the supply line and adjusts the dispense pressure of the vessel. In the pump-pulse dampener embodiment, the controller monitors the pressure of the fluid in the supply line and adjusts the flow rate of the pump to maintain the pressure in the supply line at a predetermined setpoint.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2006Publication date: September 7, 2006Inventors: David Gerken, Benjamin Roberts
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Publication number: 20050139548Abstract: A process for extracting a borane compound from an adsorption resin and oxidizing said borane compound, the process comprising contacting the adsorption resin with a solution comprising at least one ketone and/or at least aldehyde, at least one alcohol and, optionally, water.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2003Publication date: June 30, 2005Inventors: James Clark, Benjamin Roberts, John Pozniak