Patents by Inventor Bernard Harris
Bernard Harris 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: 20050146712Abstract: A system and method for monitoring the status of an optical switch that includes at least one electrically addressable element operative to provide the switching action. The system comprises an electrical monitoring circuit operative to periodically test each such electrically addressable element while the switch is set to an ON, OFF or intermediate switching configuration, and a mechanism for effecting the periodic testing. The effecting mechanism may be for example a pulse width modulation algorithm. Optical monitoring that taps input and output optical fibers and checks pigtails may be added optionally to the electrical monitoring.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2003Publication date: July 7, 2005Inventors: Beni Kopelovitz, Gil Levi, Bernard Harris, David Wende, Elchanan Rappaport, Ygal Berdugo
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Publication number: 20040166500Abstract: The present invention provides purified secretory polynucleotides (sptm). Also encompassed are the polypeptides (SPTM) encoded by sptm. The invention also provides for the use of sptm, or complements, oligonucleotides, or fragments thereof in diagnostic assays. The invention further provides for vectors and host cells containing sptm for the expression of SPTM. The invention additionally provides for the use of isolated and purified SPTM to induce antibodies and to screen libraries of compounds and the use of anti-SPTM antibodies in diagnostic assays. Also provided are microarrays containing sptm and methods of use.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2003Publication date: August 26, 2004Inventors: Scott R Panzer, Stephen E Lincoln, Christina M Altus, Gerard E Dufour, Jennifer L Jackson, Anissa L Jones, Tam C Dam, Tommy F Liu, Bernard Harris, Vincent Z Flores, Abel Daffo, Rakesh Marwaha, Alice J Chen, Simon C Chang, Edward H Gerstin Jr, Careyna H Peralta, Marie H David, Samantha A Lewis
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Publication number: 20040142331Abstract: The present invention provides purified disease detection and treatment molecule polynucleotides (mddt). Also encompassed are the polypeptides (MDDT) encoded by mddt. The invention also provides for the use of mddt, or complements, oligonucleotides, or fragments thereof in diagnostic assays. The invention further provides for vectors and host cells containing mddt for the expression of MDDT. The invention additionally provides for the use of isolated and purified MDDT to induce antibodies and to screen libraries of compounds and the use of anti-MDDT antibodies in diagnostic assays. Also provided are microarrays containing mddt and methods of use.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2003Publication date: July 22, 2004Inventors: Stuart E Jackson, Stephen E Lincoln, Christina M Altus, Gerard E Dufour, Michael S Chalup, Jennier L Jackson, Anissa L Jones, Jimmy Y Yu, Rachel J Wright, Darryl Gietzen, Tommy F Liu, Pierre E Yap, Christopher R Dahl, Monika G Momiyama, Diana L Bradley, Sameer D Rohatgi, Bernard Harris, Ann M Roseberry Lincoln, Edward H Gerstin, Careyna H Peralta, Marie H David, Scott R Panzer, Vincent Z Flores, Abel Daffo, Rakesh Marwaha, Alice J Chen, Simon C Chang, Alan P Au, Rebekah R Inman
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Publication number: 20040115629Abstract: The present invention provides purified human polynucleotides for diagnostics and therapeutics (dithp). Also en-compassed are the polypeptides (DITHP) encoded by dithp. The invention also provides for the use of dithp, or complements, oligonucleotides, or fragments thereof in diagnostic assays. The invention further provides for vectors and host cells containing dithp for the expression of DITHP. The invention additionally provides for the use of isolated and purified DITHP to induce antibodies and to screen libraries of compounds and the use of anti-DITHP antibodies in diagnostic assays. Also provided are microarrays containing dithp and methods of use.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2003Publication date: June 17, 2004Inventors: Scott R Panzer, Stephen E Lincoln, Christina M Altus, Gerard E Dufour, Jennifer L Jackson, Anissa L Jones, Tam C Dam, Tommy Liu, Bernard Harris, Vincent Z Flores, Abel Daffo, Rakesh Marwaha, Alice J Chen, Simon C Chang, Edward H Gerstin, Careyna H Peralta, Marie H David, Samantha A Lewis
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Publication number: 20040076222Abstract: Dynamic Time Metered Delivery (DTMD) is a unique physical layer communication Method. DTMD uses enhanced time-based techniques to enable and control the flow of more data/Hertz through a variety of transmission media including existing and new copper phone lines, coaxial cable, fiber optic, powerline and wireless RF, Optical and Acoustic, to and from a comprehensive, multi-function customer data gateway. The system measures the transmission parameters as viewed from the “end of the line” and then sends these numerics back to the source which alters the shape of the basic signal structure such that when received at the far end, it will have maximum recognition attributes against interferers and noise. The present system and method add the adaptivity to the line conditions and set a maximum allowable data rate within the subscribed levels of performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2003Publication date: April 22, 2004Inventors: Richard De Francesco, Bernard Harris, Wade Darlington, Rodney Barnhart, Kenneth Abend, Jack Starrantino, Irving Susskind, Borys Umyn
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Publication number: 20040058365Abstract: The present invention provides purified disease detection and treatment molecule polynucleotides (mddt). Also encompassed are the polypeptides (MDDT) encoded by mddt. The invention also provides for the use of mddt, or complements, oligonucleotides, or fragments thereof in diagnostic assays. The invention further provides for vectors and host cells containing mddt for the expression of MDDT. The invention additionally provides for the use of isolated and purified MDDT to induce antibodies and to screen libraries of compounds and the use of anti-MDDT antibodies in diagnostic assays. Also provided are microarrays containing mddt and methods of use.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2003Publication date: March 25, 2004Inventors: Scott R Panzer, Stephen E Lincoln, Christina M Altus, Gerard E Dufour, Jennifer L Jackson, Anissa L Jones, Tam C Dam, Tommy F Liu, Bernard Harris, Vincent Z Flores, Abel Daffo, Rakesh Marwaha, Alice J Chen, Simon C Chang, Edward H Gerstin Jr, Careyna H Peralta, Marie H David, Samantha A Lewis
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Publication number: 20030225295Abstract: The invention concerns a novel process for the production of glycerol esters of polyunsaturated fatty acids, in particular of C18:2 conjugated fatty acids, by converting the polyunsaturated fatty acids with glycerol in the presence of a mixed catalyst comprising a combination of a food grade salt of a strong base and a weak acid and a soap of an organic acid with 2-26 C-atoms, preferably 10-20 C-atoms.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2003Publication date: December 4, 2003Inventors: Youchun Yan, Ulrike Schmid, John Bernard Harris, Frederick William Cain
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Patent number: 6538484Abstract: In a control system, with a defined clock rate C—a method and apparatus for generating a train of pulses whose mean level is proportional to a given number V, having N equispaced possible values, the pulses to be applied to a given low-pass process, the method comprising generating a train of constant-amplitude pulses at a rate that is considerably greater than C/N, when the width of each pulse is an integer multiple of a clock period, 1/C, and the widths of all pulses are not necessarily equal.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2002Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Assignee: Lynx-Photonic Networks Ltd.Inventors: Elchanan Rappaport, Bernard Harris
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Patent number: 6399138Abstract: The invention concerns concentrates of shea sterols in glycerides with more than 12.5 wt % shea sterols, the preparation thereof by enzymic hydrolysis of glycerides in shea oils or fractions thereof and the application of the concentrates in aerated food products.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 1999Date of Patent: June 4, 2002Assignee: Loders Croklaan B.V.Inventors: Frederick William Cain, John Bernard Harris, Stephen Raymond Moore, Gerald Patrick McNeill, Maarten Johan Klaassen
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Production of materials rich in conjugated isomers of long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid residues
Patent number: 6271404Abstract: The invention concerns an isomerisation process, wherein materials comprising non-congugated long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids are subjected to base in the presence of an alcohol with ≧3 C-atoms and ≧2 OH groups and having ratio C-atoms: OH-groups of ≧1.25. The resulting reaction product, containing the conjugated isomers is obtained in higher yield at lower temperatures and are not contaminated by presence of non food grade solvent.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2000Date of Patent: August 7, 2001Assignee: Unilever Patent Holdings B.V.Inventors: Krish Bhaggan, Frederick William Cain, John Bernard Harris, Victoria Taran -
Patent number: 6209206Abstract: A method of making a spherical bearing including the steps of forming an outer bearing member with an inner concave spherical bearing surface, forming a second member with an outer convex spherical bearing surface, cutting the second member along a diametric plane to provide first and second inner bearing segments respectively including first and second outer spherical bearing surface segments, inserting the first inner bearing segment within the outer bearing member so as to fully engage the first outer spherical bearing surface segment with the inner concave spherical bearing surface, and inserting the second inner bearing segment within the outer bearing member so as to fully engage the second outer spherical bearing surface segment with the inner concave spherical bearing surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2000Date of Patent: April 3, 2001Assignee: Rexnord CorporationInventors: Bernard Harris, Dennis E. Bozych, Jeffrey R. Scholbe
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Patent number: 6170346Abstract: A rotary-to-linear actuator includes a threaded rigid shaft, and a collar engaging the threads. The collar is formed from a low friction material reinforced by successive layers of parallel filaments. The filaments are oriented to lie across the outwardly convex projecting faces of the shaft threads.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 1999Date of Patent: January 9, 2001Assignee: Rexnord CorporationInventors: Bernard Harris, Dennis E. Bozych, Dawne A. Garrett
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Production of materials rich in conjugated isomers of long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid residues
Patent number: 6160140Abstract: The invention concerns an isomerisation process, wherein materials comprising non-congugated long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids are subjected to base in the presence of an alcohol with .gtoreq.3 C-atoms and .gtoreq.2 OH groups and having ratio C-atoms: OH-groups of .gtoreq.1.25. The resulting reaction product, containing the conjugated isomers is obtained in higher yield at lower temperatures and are not contaminated by presence of non food grade solvent.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 1998Date of Patent: December 12, 2000Assignee: Unilever Patent Holdings BVInventors: Krish Bhaggan, Frederick William Cain, John Bernard Harris, Victoria Taran -
Patent number: 6068405Abstract: Disclosed herein is a spherical bearing assembly including an outer race member including an inner concave spherical bearing surface, a first inner bearing member extending circumferentially within the outer race member and including an outer spherical bearing surface fabricated of self-lubricating material and engaging the inner bearing surface, and a second inner bearing member extending circumferentially within the outer race member and including an outer spherical bearing surface fabricated of self-lubricating material and engaging the inner bearing surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 1998Date of Patent: May 30, 2000Assignee: Rexnord CorporationInventors: Bernard Harris, Dennis E. Bozych, Jeffrey R. Scholbe
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Patent number: 6042271Abstract: A link chain comprising a first left side link including an end having therein an aperture, a first right side link laterally spaced from the first left link and including an end having therein an aperture in alignment with the aperture of the first left link, a bushing fixed in the apertures in the first left and right side links and including a bore having an axis, and an annular inwardly facing bearing surface, a second left side link located adjacent and axially outwardly of the end of the first left side link and including an end having therein an aperture located in axial alignment with the bore of the bushing, a second right side link laterally spaced from the second left side link, located adjacent and axially outwardly of the end of the first right side link, and including an end having therein an aperture located in axial alignment with the bore of the bushing, and a hinge pin fixed in the apertures of the second left and right side links, extending through the bore of the bushing, and including a cType: GrantFiled: June 9, 1998Date of Patent: March 28, 2000Assignee: Rexnord CorporationInventors: Bernard Harris, Dennis E. Bozych, Dawne A. White
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Patent number: 6004037Abstract: A bearing assembly comprising an outer non-rotating sub-assembly including an outer housing including a cylindrical bore, and an outer bearing including an outer cylindrical surface engaging the cylindrical bore of the outer housing, and a bore defined by a spherical inwardly facing bearing surface, and an inner rotating sub-assembly including an inner bearing including an outer surface defined by a spherical outwardly facing bearing surface engaging the inwardly facing bearing surface of the outer bearing, and an internal cylindrical bore adapted to receive a rotating member.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 1998Date of Patent: December 21, 1999Assignee: Rexnord CorporationInventors: Bernard Harris, Dennis E. Bozych, Jeffrey R. Scholbe
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Patent number: 5874599Abstract: A pseudo-steady state fractionation of a polymorhic fat, resulting in a product which is in a kinetically stable crystal form is performed in a way that a .sigma.-value is maintained below 0.5, wherein ##EQU1## S.sub.c being: the percentage solids in crystalliser at crystallisation temperatureS.sub.E being: the percentage solids after stabilisation for 48 hrs at exit temperature of crystalliser.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 1997Date of Patent: February 23, 1999Assignee: Loders Croklaan B.V.Inventors: John Bernard Harris, Cornelius Nicholaas M. Keulemans, Leslie Alan Milton, Erwin J G Roest
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Patent number: 5849940Abstract: The invention concerns a fractionation process for the production of triglycerides with at least 12 wt % SSU (S=saturated fatty acids; U=unsaturated fatty acids) by subjecting a fat with at least 5 wt % SSU to a fractionation, achieving an enrichment factor fo the SSU enrichment of at least 1.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 1997Date of Patent: December 15, 1998Assignee: Loders-Croklaan B.V.Inventors: John Bernard Harris, Stephen Raymond Moore, Christopher Rawlings
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Patent number: 5762424Abstract: Disclosed herein is a bearing assembly comprising an outer stationary assembly including a housing including an axial bore with an inwardly facing spherical surface, and an outer bearing member including an outwardly facing spherical surface received by the inwardly facing spherical surface of the housing, and a bore including an inwardly facing cylindrical bearing surface, and an inner rotating assembly including a rotating shaft, and a bearing sleeve fixed to the shaft for common rotation and including an axial bore receiving the shaft, and an outwardly facing composite fabric bearing having an outwardly facing cylindrical self-lubricating bearing surface received in the inwardly facing bearing surface of the outer bearing member.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 1996Date of Patent: June 9, 1998Assignee: Rexnord CorporationInventors: Bernard Harris, Dennis E. Bozych, Jeffrey R. Scholbe
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Patent number: 5685648Abstract: The invention provides a bearing including an inner bearing surface that is formed by a layer of self-lubricating material and that contains axially extending and circumferentially spaced apart lubrication grooves. The inner bearing surface and the grooves therein are formed by conforming the self-lubricating material to the outer surface of a mandrel that has elongated members supported thereon so that the elongated members form the lubrication grooves. An overlayment is then applied on the layer of self-lubricating material, the overlayment including a plurality of filaments wound around the layer of self-lubricating material, and a hardenable liquid to bond the layer of self-lubricating material to the overlayment.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 1996Date of Patent: November 11, 1997Assignee: Rexnord CorporationInventors: Bernard Harris, Dennis E. Bozych