Patents by Inventor Benjamin Scott

Benjamin Scott 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).

  • Patent number: 7585451
    Abstract: An improved electroblowing process is provided for forming a fibrous web of nanofibers wherein polymer stream is issued from a spinning nozzle in a spinneret with the aid of a forwarding gas stream, passes an electrode and a resulting nanofiber web is collected on a collector. The process includes applying a high voltage to the spinneret and grounding the electrode such that an electric field is generated between the spinneret and the electrode of sufficient strength to impart an electrical charge on the polymer as it issues from the spinning nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Michael Allen Bryner, Jack Eugene Armantrout, John Edward Armstrong, Benjamin Scott Johnson
  • Publication number: 20080314001
    Abstract: The invention provides an improved collapsible food container made to save space in the refrigerator and time for the user. It consists of individual, sealable, collapsible plastic bag sections that can be made to be disposable or reusable to fit the needs of its owner. The frame includes spring-locking pivoting braces to provide stability when collapsing and expanding the machine. Each said sealable section can interlock with each other and the frame. An airflow control device is used on each of the plastic bag sections allowing air flow out but not in; similar to a check valve. By gently pushing down on the top of the machine, dispersing the air out of the section(s) creating a vacuum, will keep the machine collapsed until the section(s) is/are reopened. Each machine frame can also be stacked upon one another creating a versatile machine that will fit in a cooler or lunch pale and can go just about anywhere.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2007
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventor: Benjamin Scott Seymour
  • Patent number: 7465159
    Abstract: A fiber spinning apparatus for charging a polymer-containing liquid stream, having at least one electrically charged, point-electrode positioned adjacent the intended path of said liquid stream and creating an ion flow by corona discharge to impart electrical charge to the polymer-containing liquid stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Jack Eugene Armantrout, Benjamin Scott Johnson, Colby Abraham Rude, Michael Allen Bryner
  • Publication number: 20080213417
    Abstract: An improved electroblowing process is provided for forming a fibrous web of nanofibers wherein polymer stream is issued from a spinning nozzle in a spinneret with the aid of a forwarding gas stream, passes an electrode and a resulting nanofiber web is collected on a collector. The process includes applying a high voltage to the electrode and grounding the spinneret such that an electric field is generated between the spinneret and the electrode of sufficient strength to impart an electrical charge on the polymer as it issues from the spinning nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventors: Michael Allen Bryner, Jack Eugene Armantrout, Benjamin Scott Johnson
  • Patent number: 7190637
    Abstract: A guided underwater object (GUO) (100) comprises steering means, an on-board guidance system (200) for controlling the steering means, and a hydrophone unit or units (104A, 104B, 104C, 104D, 104E, 104F, 104G, 104H) arranged to pass signals induced therein by an acoustic guiding beam to the on-board guidance system to effect directional control of the self-propelled underwater object. The GUO is guided by a remote guidance system characterized by a plurality of transmitter arrays (402A, 402B, 402C, 402D; 412A, 412B, 412C, 412D; 422P, 422Q, 422R) arranged to transmit a plurality of contiguous acoustic beams (302A, 302B, 302C, 302D) each having a different frequency or frequency chirp (or other acoustic signal coding) and enclosing a guidance corridor of lower sound level (‘null’) (304) extending approximately in the direction of propagation of the acoustic beams and defining a flight path of the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: Qinetiq Limited
    Inventors: Benjamin Scott Evans, Richard John Gibson
  • Publication number: 20070009944
    Abstract: A method of determining activity of a nucleic acid ligase or a nucleic acid nuclease is described. This method comprises the steps of: (i) providing a nucleic acid molecule comprising a hairpin with a single-stranded loop and a double-stranded stem containing a target site for the nucleic acid ligase and/or the nucleic acid nuclease, wherein the nucleic acid molecule has a first end tethered to a surface and a second end remote from the first end, and wherein a detectable label is attached to the nucleic acid molecule either at the second end or between the target site and the second end; (ii) contacting the nucleic acid molecule with the nucleic acid ligase or the nucleic acid nuclease; and (iii) detecting the presence or absence of the detectable label, thereby determining activity of the nucleic acid ligase or the nucleic acid nuclease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2006
    Publication date: January 11, 2007
    Applicant: University of East Anglia
    Inventors: Richard Bowater, Julea Butt, Benjamin Scott
  • Publication number: 20030165447
    Abstract: A method for softening hair and reducing the need for underarm shaving. One exemplary method includes the step of providing a topical leave-on composition that comprises: (a) from about 0.1% to about 30% by weight of an aluminum-containing antiperspirant active; (b) from about 0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2002
    Publication date: September 4, 2003
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Timothy Alan Scavone, Benjamin Scott Schlagheck, Lisa Ann Runtz, Kelly Lynn Cassiere
  • Patent number: 6564496
    Abstract: Ice fishing tip ups which comprise a support structure, a collar, a shaft, a spring, a stop, a spool and a signal device. When the tip up is set for catching fish, the spool can rotate about its axis a limited distance before the spring jerks the shaft upwardly to set the hook. The spool is generally restrained from rotation while the spring is jerking the shaft upwardly. The spool can freely rotate and pay out line after the spring jerks the shaft upwardly. The tip up structure comprehends a plurality of set positions, including a plurality of notches defining such set positions, and either rolling engagement or sliding engagement of a stop with respect to the notches. In preferred embodiments, the spring and stop are cooperatively sized, configured and mounted such that spring and stud freely move with ongoing interaction with each other without deleteriously impeding each other's activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: BBJ Outdoor Innovations, LLC.
    Inventor: Benjamin Scott Scherg
  • Publication number: 20020197050
    Abstract: The subject invention pertains to a method, apparatus, and composition of matter for producing near-infrared (near-IR) radiation. The subject invention can incorporate a polymer and a metal-containing compound, wherein the metal-containing compound can incorporate a metal-ligand complex, wherein when the metal-ligand complex becomes excited, energy is transferred from the ligand to the metal, wherein, the energy transferred to the metal by sensitization is emitted as near-infrared radiation. In a specific embodiment, the subject invention relates to a composition of matter having a luminescent polymer and a metal containing compound where the metal containing compound incorporates a metal-ligand complex such that the absorption spectrum of the metal-ligand complex at least partially overlaps with the emission spectrum of the luminescent polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2002
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Inventors: Kirk S. Schanze, John R. Reynolds, James M. Boncella, Paul H. Holloway, Benjamin Scott Harrison, Tim Foley, S. Ramakrishnan
  • Patent number: 6495149
    Abstract: Disclosed are topical leave-on compositions such as antiperspirant and deodorant compositions comprising (b) from about 0.01% to about 10% by weight of selected pantothenic acid derivatives, (b) from about 10% to about 99.89% by weight of a liquid carrier, wherein the composition has a pH of from about 2.0 to about 5.0, or otherwise comprises an acidic skin active agent or other similar material such as an aluminum-containing antiperspirant active. The selected pantothenic acid derivatives remain stable within the antiperspirant or acidic compositions and provide improved skin feel and cosmetics benefits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Timothy Alan Scavone, Benjamin Scott Schlagheck, Lisa Ann Runtz
  • Patent number: 6485717
    Abstract: Disclosed are anhydrous antiperspirant and deodorant compositions comprising from about 0.1% to about 30% by weight of an underarm active (antiperspirant and/or deodorant active); from about 0.01% to about 10% by weight of a solid, encapsulated, water-soluble, d-pantothenate salt such as calcium pantothenate; from about 0.1% to about 40% by weight of a suspending agent; and from about 10% to about 99% by weight of an anhydrous carrier liquid. Also disclosed are methods of controlling perspiration wetness and/or odor through the topical application to the underarm, especially shaven underarms, of an underarm active and a solid pantothenate salt. The anhydrous compositions are mild to the skin and can help sooth or heal skin irritated or damaged underarm skin, especially when such irritation and damage is the result of occasional or routine shaving of the underarmn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Timothy Alan Scavone, Benjamin Scott Schlagheck, Kelly Lynn Cassiere
  • Publication number: 20020164295
    Abstract: Disclosed are anhydrous antiperspirant and deodorant compositions comprising from about 0.1% to about 30% by weight of an underarm active (antiperspirant and/or deodorant active); from about 0.01% to about 10% by weight of a solid, encapsulated, water-soluble, d-pantothenate salt such as calcium pantothenate; from about 0.1% to about 40% by weight of a suspending agent; and from about 10% to about 99% by weight of an anhydrous carrier liquid. Also disclosed are methods of controlling perspiration wetness and/or odor through the topical application to the underarm, especially shaven underarms, of an underarm active and a solid pantothenate salt. The anhydrous compositions are mild to the skin and can help sooth or heal skin irritated or damaged underarm skin, especially when such irritation and damage is the result of occasional or routine shaving of the underarm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2001
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Timothy Alan Scavone, Benjamin Scott Schlagheck, Kelly Lynn Cassiere
  • Publication number: 20020139033
    Abstract: Ice fishing tip ups which comprise a support structure, a collar, a shaft, a spring, a stop, a spool and a signal device. When the tip up is set for catching fish, the spool can rotate about its axis a limited distance before the spring jerks the shaft upwardly to set the hook. The spool is generally restrained from rotation while the spring is jerking the shaft upwardly. The spool can freely rotate and pay out line after the spring jerks the shaft upwardly. The tip up structure comprehends a plurality of set positions, including a plurality of notches defining such set positions, and either rolling engagement or sliding engagement of a stop with respect to the notches. In preferred embodiments, the spring and stop are cooperatively sized, configured and mounted such that spring and stud freely move with ongoing interaction with each other without deleteriously impeding each other's activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2001
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventor: Benjamin Scott Scherg
  • Patent number: 6403071
    Abstract: Disclosed are anhydrous antiperspirant and deodorant compositions comprising from about 0.1% to about 30% by weight of an underarm active (antiperspirant and/or deodorant active); from about 0.01% to about 10% by weight of a solid, water-soluble, d-pantothenate salt such as calcium pantothenate; from about 0.1% to about 40% by weight of a suspending agent; and from about 10% to about 99% by weight of an anhydrous carrier liquid. Also disclosed are methods of controlling perspiration wetness and/or odor through the topical application to the underarm, especially shaven underarms, of an underarm active and a solid pantothenate salt. The anhydrous compositions are mild to the skin and can help sooth or heal skin irritated or damaged underarm skin, especially when such irritation and damage is the result of occasional or routine shaving of the underarm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Timothy Alan Scavone, Benjamin Scott Schlagheck
  • Patent number: 6403072
    Abstract: Disclosed are anhydrous antiperspirant and deodorant compositions that comprise from about 0.1% to about 30% by weight of an antiperspirant or deodorant active; from about 0.1% to about 20% by weight of a water-soluble, skin active solid (e.g., solid, water-soluble vitamins or other nutrients) other than the antiperspirant or deodorant active; from about 0.1% to about 40% by weight of a suspending agent; from about 0.1% to about 2.0% by weight of glycerin; and from about 10% to about 99% by weight of an anhydrous carrier liquid other than glycerin. The anhydrous compositions have lower visible residue on the applied areas of the skin even though they also contain relatively high residue solids in the form of water-soluble skin active solids other than and in addition to the antiperspirant and deodorant active. The compositions also provide for a dry, silky feeling during or after application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Timothy Alan Scavone, Benjamin Scott Schlagheck, Kelly Lynn Cassiere
  • Patent number: 6383476
    Abstract: Disclosed are anhydrous antiperspirant and deodorant compositions that comprise from about 0.1% to about 30% by weight of an antiperspirant or deodorant active; from about 0.1% to about 20% by weight of a water-soluble, skin active solid (e.g., solid, water-soluble vitamins or other nutrients) other than the antiperspirant or deodorant active; from about 0.1% to about 40% by weight of a suspending agent; and from about 10% to about 99% by weight of an anhydrous carrier liquid, wherein the composition is substantially free of nonvolatile organic liquids having a C log P value greater than about 7.0. The anhydrous compositions allow the water-soluble skin active solids to release into the sweat or other moisture on the skin more rapidly or to a greater extent, thus enhancing any skin active effect resulting from such active materials contacting the skin, especially the underarm area of skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Timothy Alan Scavone, Benjamin Scott Schlagheck