Patents by Inventor Beth C. Munoz
Beth C. Munoz 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: 7915159Abstract: A treating agent composition for increasing the hydrophobicity of an organosilicate glass dielectric film when applied to said film. It includes a component capable of alkylating or arylating silanol moieties of the organosilicate glass dielectric film via silylation, and an activating agent which may be an acid, a base, an onium compound, a dehydrating agent, and combinations thereof, and a solvent or mixture of a main solvent and a co-solvent.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2005Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Anil S. Bhanap, Boris A. Korolev, Roger Y. Leung, Beth C. Munoz
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Publication number: 20090260423Abstract: A sensor or a sensor array connected to an electrical measuring apparatus is disclosed. In one embodiment, at least one sensor contains a layer of conductive modified particles which forms an electrical pathway or electrical circuit between two electrodes which are connected to an electrical measuring apparatus. In another embodiment, the first sensor contains at least one region of a nonconducting material and also a region that contains one or more modified particles. The modified particles are preferably conductive. An electrical path exists though the regions of the nonconducting material and the region containing the modified particles. The modified particles are conductive and more preferably are pigment particles such as modified carbon black, wherein the modified particles have attached at least one organic group.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2009Publication date: October 22, 2009Inventors: Beth C. Munoz, Kenneth J. Pierce, Collin P. Galloway
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Publication number: 20090201120Abstract: The present invention relates to a sensor array for detecting an analyte in a fluid, comprising first and second sensors formed by chemically sensitive resistors, wherein the first sensor comprises a region of aligned conductive material; or where each of the sensors comprises alternating regions of nonconductive regions and aligned conductive regions with each resistor providing an electrical path through both the nonconductive region and the aligned conductive region, while each sensor manifests a different electrical resistance during contact with sample fluids having different analyte concentrations via the monitoring arrangement of having the sensors electrically connected to an electrical measuring apparatus. The aligned conductive particle material is aligned by exposure to either of an electric, magnetic, optical, photo-electric, electromagnetic or mechanical field, which serves to improve signal to noise ratio of vapor sensors allowing Lower Detection Limits for vapors being sensed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2008Publication date: August 13, 2009Inventors: Steven A. Sunshine, Beth C. Munoz
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Patent number: 7501091Abstract: A sensor or a sensor array connected to an electrical measuring apparatus is disclosed. In one embodiment, at least one sensor contains a layer of conductive modified particles which forms an electrical pathway or electrical circuit between two electrodes which are connected to an electrical measuring apparatus. In another embodiment, the first sensor contains at least one region of a nonconducting material and also a region that contains one or more modified particles. The modified particles are preferably conductive. An electrical path exists though the regions of the nonconducting material and the region containing the modified particles. The modified particles are conductive and more preferably are pigment particles such as modified carbon black, wherein the modified particles have attached at least one organic group.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2000Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Assignee: Smiths Detection Inc.Inventors: Beth C. Munoz, Kenneth J. Pierce, Collin P. Galloway
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Patent number: 7471185Abstract: The present invention relates to a sensor array for detecting an analyte in a fluid, comprising first and second sensors formed by chemically sensitive resitors, wherein the first sensor comprises a region of aligned conductive material; or where each of the sensors comprises alternating regions of nonconductive regions and aligned conductive regions with each resistor providing an electrical path through both the nonconductive region and the aligned conductive region, while each sensor manifests a different electrical resistance during contact with sample fluids having different analyte concentrations via the monitoring arrangement of having the sensors electrically connected to an electrical measuring apparatus. The aligned conductive particle material is aligned by exposure to either of an electric, magnetic, optical, photo-electric, electromagnetic or mechanical field, which serves to improve signal to noise ratio of vapor sensors allowing Lower Detection Limits for vapors being sensed.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2006Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Assignee: Smiths Detection, Inc.Inventors: Steven A. Sunshine, Beth C. Munoz
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Patent number: 7113069Abstract: The present invention relates to a sensor array for detecting an analyte in a fluid, comprising first and second sensors formed by chemically sensitive resitors, wherein the first sensor comprises a region of aligned conductive material; or where each of the sensors comprises alternating regions of nonconductive regions and aligned conductive regions with each resistor providing an electrical path through both the nonconductive region and the aligned conductive region, while each sensor manifests a different electrical resistance during contact with sample fluids having different analyte concentrations via the monitoring arrangement of having the sensors electrically connected to an electrical measuring apparatus. The aligned conductive particle material is aligned by exposure to either of an electric, magnetic, optical, photo-electric, electromagnetic or mechanical field, which serves to improve signal to noise ratio of vapor sensors allowing Lower Detection Limits for vapors being sensed.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 1999Date of Patent: September 26, 2006Assignee: Smiths Detection Inc.Inventors: Steven A. Sunshine, Beth C. Munoz
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Patent number: 6841391Abstract: The present invention provides methods for detecting the presence of an analyte indicative of various medical conditions, including halitosis, periodontal disease and other diseases are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2001Date of Patent: January 11, 2005Assignees: Smiths Detection-Pasadena, Inc., California Institute of TechnologyInventors: Nathan S. Lewis, Erik J. Severin, Bernard Wong, David M. Kelso, Beth C. Munoz
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Publication number: 20040161370Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed that are effective to produce reliable vapor measurements in the presence of drift. In certain instances the sensor module is mounted externally on a housing. In other instances, the sensor module contains a first sensor element incorporating a first array of sensors and a second sensor element incorporating a second array of sensors wherein both sensor elements are mounted externally on the housing. In other embodiments, the present invention relates to mapping an x-y surface for detection of an analyte, the method includes moving in tandem at least two sensor arrays separated by a distance “d” across an x-y surface to produce a plurality of responses and analyzing the responses to map the x-y surface for detection of an analyte. Moreover, the present invention provides a sensor module, such as in a handheld device, comprising at least two pneumatic vapor paths and at least two sensor arrays.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2004Publication date: August 19, 2004Applicant: Cyrano Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Steven A. Sunshine, Bruce Hermann, Beth C. Munoz
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Publication number: 20040147038Abstract: The present invention provides methods for detecting the presence of an analyte indicative of various medical conditions, including halitosis, periodontal disease and other diseases are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2004Publication date: July 29, 2004Inventors: Nathan S. Lewis, Erik J. Severin, Bernard Wong, David M. Kelso, Beth C. Munoz
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Publication number: 20040086774Abstract: Electrode compositions can be formed comprising a fibrillatable polymer, a particulate electrical conductor a surfactant and a liquid. Corresponding methods apply shear to fibrillate the polymer, in which the surfactant facilitates the processing such that the resulting electrodes have desirable properties. The shear can be applied in an extrusion process and/or calendering process. These improved processing approaches can be used to form large commercial electrodes with a high degree of thickness uniformity. In some embodiments, the electrode compositions comprise a fibrillatable polymer, a particulate electrical conductor and a non-carbon friction reducing agent within a gas permeable structure. Molding processes can be used for forming the electrodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2002Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventors: Beth C. Munoz, Gilbert J. Kepner, Mark A. Preveti, Xiamoei Xi
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Patent number: 6703241Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed that are effective to produce reliable vapor measurements in the presence of drift. In certain instances the sensor module is mounted externally on a housing. In other instances, the sensor module contains a first sensor element incorporating a first array of sensors and a second sensor element incorporating a second array of sensors wherein both sensor elements are mounted externally on the housing. In other embodiments, the present invention relates to mapping an x-y surface for detection of an analyte, the method includes moving in tandem at least two sensor arrays separated by a distance “d” across an x-y surface to produce a plurality of responses and analyzing the responses to map the x-y surface for detection of an analyte. Moreover, the present invention provides a sensor module, such as in a handheld device, comprising at least two pneumatic vapor paths and at least two sensor arrays.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2000Date of Patent: March 9, 2004Assignee: Cyrano Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Steven A. Sunshine, Bruce Hermann, Beth C. Munoz
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Patent number: 6547986Abstract: The invention provides a magnetorheological grease composition which contains magnetic-responsive particles, a carrier fluid and a thickening agent. The composition according to the invention contains an effective amount of thickening agent to provide a composition of proper consistency with good properties and little settling of the magnetic-responsive particles.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2000Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: Lord CorporationInventors: K. Andrew Kintz, J. David Carlson, Beth C. Munoz, Julia D. Sessoms
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Publication number: 20020149466Abstract: The present invention relates to a sensor array for detecting an analyte in a fluid, comprising first and second sensors formed by chemically sensitive resitors, wherein the first sensor comprises a region of aligned conductive material; or where each of the sensors comprises alternating regions of nonconductive regions and aligned conductive regions with each resistor providing an electrical path through both the nonconductive region and the aligned conductive region, while each sensor manifests a different electrical resistance during contact with sample fluids having different analyte concentrations via the monitoring arrangement of having the sensors electrically connected to an electrical measuring apparatus. The aligned conductive particle material is aligned by exposure to either of an electric, magnetic, optical, photo-electric, electromagnetic or mechanical field, which serves to improve signal to noise ratio of vapor sensors allowing Lower Detection Limits for vapors being sensed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2002Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventors: Steven A. Sunshine, Beth C. Munoz
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Patent number: 6319724Abstract: The present invention provides methods for detecting the presence of an analyte indicative of various medical conditions, including halitosis, periodontal disease and other diseases are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 1999Date of Patent: November 20, 2001Assignees: Cyrano Sciences, Inc., California Institute of TechnologyInventors: Nathan S. Lewis, Erik J. Severin, Bernard Wong, David M. Kelso, Beth C. Munoz
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Patent number: 6203717Abstract: Magnetorheological fluid compositions that include a carrier fluid, magnetic-responsive particles and an organoclay. These fluids exhibit superior soft sedimentation.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 1999Date of Patent: March 20, 2001Assignee: Lord CorporationInventors: Beth C. Munoz, Gary W. Adams, Van Trang Ngo, John R. Kitchin
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Patent number: 5906767Abstract: A magnetorheological fluid that includes magnetic-responsive particles, a carrier fluid and a phosphorus additive. The magnetorheological fluid does not include an organomolybdenum, a thiophosphorus additive or a thiocarbamate additive.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 1997Date of Patent: May 25, 1999Assignee: Lord CorporationInventors: Thomas J. Karol, Beth C. Munoz, Anthony J. Margida
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Patent number: 5705085Abstract: A magnetorheological fluid that includes magnetic-responsive particles, a carrier fluid and an organomolybdenum. The organomolybdenum preferably includes at least one molybdenum atom bonded to at least one organic moiety wherein the organic moiety can be derived from a precursor selected from the group consisting of a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon, an aromatic hydrocarbon, an oxygen-containing compound, a nitrogen-containing compound and a compound containing more than one functional group.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 1996Date of Patent: January 6, 1998Assignee: Lord CorporationInventors: Beth C. Munoz, Anthony J. Margida, Thomas J. Karol
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Patent number: 5683615Abstract: A magnetorheological fluid that includes magnetic-responsive particles, a carrier fluid and at least one thiophosphorus and/or thiocarbamate additive. Preferably, the thiophosphorus or thiocarbamate additive is a metallic dialkyldithiophosphate or a metallic dialkyldithiocarbamate.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 1996Date of Patent: November 4, 1997Assignee: Lord CorporationInventor: Beth C. Munoz
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Patent number: 5385990Abstract: A structural adhesive composition containing an epoxy compound, an amine hardener and a hydroxy-substituted aromatic compound having a pKa ranging from about 5 to 9.7 and a boiling point greater than about 210.degree. C. The utilization of a hydroxy-substituted aromatic compound having a pKa and a boiling point within the stated ranges provides for an adhesive composition which develops significant green strength, undergoes minimal sinkage during the bonding and curing process, and is capable of withstanding high temperature conditions.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 1992Date of Patent: January 31, 1995Assignee: Lord CorporationInventors: Kirk J. Abbey, Stephen E. Howe, Beth C. Munoz