Patents by Inventor David Charles

David Charles 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).

  • Publication number: 20100266733
    Abstract: A frozen pizza and tray combination and related methods are disclosed. The combination includes a bakeable single-use disposable tray having a holding surface and a frozen pizza. The holding surface has a substantially flat cooking side and an opposite oven-engaging side. The frozen pizza includes a crust and toppings. The crust has a bottom surface positioned on and against the cooking side of the flat holding surface of the bakeable tray. The frozen pizza also includes a cut arrangement extending through a thickness of the crust and includes a cut line having uncut portions of the crust along the cut line. One method of the disclosure includes slicing the pizza with at least one cut line into individual pieces and leaving uncut portions along the cut line such that no individual piece is disconnected from a remaining portion. The sliced pizza can then be placed into a tray and frozen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: SCHWAN'S SALES ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: David Charles Rettey, Wayne Michael Pafko, Joey J. Hasse, Jim A. McGillivray, Robert B. Shomo, JR., Michelle Ruth Walter
  • Publication number: 20100267851
    Abstract: A method for forming a fire resistant material is disclosed. The method comprises providing a plurality of expandable beads of a polymeric material. The beads are coated with an exfoliable graphite. The exfoliable graphite is adhe red to the beads with a resin having a solubility parameter of the polymeric material. The beads are thereafter caused or allowed expand and fuse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: SYNBRA TECHNOLOGY B.V.
    Inventor: David Charles Aslin
  • Publication number: 20100266623
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of immunotherapy, and more particularly to immunomedicaments in the form of lipopeptides which induce an antibody response to drugs of dependence, and uses thereof in the treatment and prevention of drug addiction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2009
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicants: THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE, BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
    Inventors: David Charles Jackson, Weiguang Zeng, Berma Kinsey
  • Publication number: 20100265123
    Abstract: A radar system is disclosed for forming a scanning receive beam from signals received by a phased array having a plurality of sub arrays. An exemplary radar system includes a plurality of phase units each configured to receive a signal from one or more sub arrays. Each phase unit includes a waveform generator configured to generate an analog waveform having a frequency corresponding to a time-varying phase shift. Each waveform generator is arranged to digitally generate the analog waveform, and output a comparison of the received signal with the waveform, incorporating the time-varying phase shift. The system further includes a combining unit configured to combine the outputs from the plurality of phase units to form a scanning receive beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: ASTRIUM LIMITED
    Inventor: David Charles LANCASHIRE
  • Patent number: 7818246
    Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the invention provides an interface providing a model-driven projection of various order execution statistics based on the exact strategy (channel, algorithm, and parameters) that is selected by a user. In at least one embodiment, the interface is linked to at least order execution system and comprises an order execution display. In one embodiment, the invention comprises a computer system operable to display a graphical user interface comprising (a) a pre-trade analysis component for displaying market intelligence information regarding one or more specified securities; and (b) a strategy selection component for displaying order execution strategies for selection by a user and that comprises (i) an order execution component for routing a selected order execution strategy to an order execution system; (ii) an interface for enabling a user to specify trading strategies and strategy requirements; and (iii) a display for displaying projected order completion information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Barclays Capital Inc.
    Inventors: David Charles Cushing, Tomas Bok, Amit Manwani, Mark Francis Mancini
  • Patent number: 7818377
    Abstract: Embodiments provide for extending the architecture of a legacy messaging system that otherwise communicates message rules to a client as rows in a rule table. Due to architectural limitations of some messaging systems, rules larger than a specified size are prevented from being streamed between a server and a client. Example embodiments provides for extended rules that represent a combination of conditions, actions or exceptions to be performed on messages and are created by a client as message objects. Because they are created by a client as message objects, rather than rows on a table, the extended rules are allowed to be streamed between the client and server, thus extending the architecture of a legacy messaging system. The client also sets a property value on the message object created, thereby allowing the server to identify the message object as including the extended rule. The system, however, still supports legacy clients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: David Charles Whitney, Nicolae Surpatanu
  • Publication number: 20100257846
    Abstract: Various systems and methods are described for controlling a NOx sensor coupled to an engine exhaust system in a motor vehicle. One example method comprises generating an offset of the sensor based on an ambient air flow drawn into the exhaust system, the ambient air flow having circumvented cylinders of the engine, and adjusting an output of the sensor based on the generated offset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2009
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventor: David Charles Weber
  • Patent number: 7810483
    Abstract: A tile cutting machine includes a tool support assembly having at least one rail with a rail bearing associated therewith for selective movement there along. The rail bearing includes a housing having a bore therethrough. A plurality of slots are located in the housing adjacent the bore. The slots receive an axle pin having a wheel thereon to provide a roller bearing. Portions of the wheels extend into the bore and ride along an outer surface of the rail when it is received in the bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Robert H. Gifford, David Charles Campbell, Jason Carl McRoberts, Brent Austin Kuehne, Micah Alan Coleman, Michael Frederick Cannaliato, Terry L. Turner
  • Patent number: 7811109
    Abstract: Separable loadbreak connectors include an interference element spaced about the contact tube that is configured to engage a portion of a connector piston.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: David Charles Hughes, Paul Michael Roscizewski
  • Patent number: 7811113
    Abstract: An electrical connector, such as a bushing insert, with a fault-closure lockout feature includes a housing with an inner bore having opposite ends. One end has an opening providing access to the inner bore. A piston-contact element is movable between first and second axially spaced positions within the inner bore. During fault conditions, the piston-contact element moves from the first position to the second position to accelerate connection with a male contact of another electrical connector, such as a cable connector, thereby inhibiting the formation of flashover or electrical arc. After fault closure, a lockout member on the piston-contact element prevents moving the piston-contact element from the second position to the first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventor: David Charles Hughes
  • Patent number: 7810482
    Abstract: A machine is provided for cutting tiles and similar objects of various materials. The tile cutting machine includes a tub having at least one sidewall and a bottom for holding water. A holding mat is received within the tub that includes a number of nubs extending upwardly therefrom for supporting a tile to be cut using the tile cutting machine. A cutting head assembly movable relative to the tub includes a blade and a motor for powering the blade. The blade is positionable to a depth that allows full penetration through the tile and into contact with water received within the tub, thereby providing lubrication, cooling, and dust control while the tile is being cut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Robert H. Gifford, Marco Alessandro Mattucci, David Charles Campbell
  • Publication number: 20100252073
    Abstract: A polymerisation reactor comprising one or more circulation loops with one or more inlets for raw material, one or more outlets, and a circulation pump for circulating a reactor charge within the circulation loop. A by-pass line for by-passing the circulation pump connects a point of the loop upstream of the pump with a point downstream of the pump, both points being provided with a three way valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2007
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: AKZO NOBEL COATINGS INTERNATIONAL B.V
    Inventor: David Charles Adams
  • Publication number: 20100243356
    Abstract: An axle assembly for a motorcycle having a plurality of drive wheels. The axle assembly is configured to permit a user to replace an endless power-transmitting element without substantially disassembling the axle housing assembly. A method for forming the axle assembly and a method for replacing an endless power-transmitting element are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventors: James Winston Platt, David Charles Johnson, Chane E. Myers, Harold Wayne Seeds, Andrew P. Maguire, Manoj Venkatesh Bhandiwad
  • Publication number: 20100251214
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for analyzing code paths. In one embodiment, a starting point for one or more code paths within a listing of code is specified. The starting point may include code from which one or more code paths flow. An ending point is also specified for one or more code paths within the code, wherein the ending point includes code that is reachable via one or more of the code paths flowing from the starting point. Each code path flowing from the starting point to the ending point is determined by analyzing the listing of code without execution of the code. Information about the determined code paths is provided to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Neal Everett Bohling, Douglas Lee Lehr, David Charles Reed, Max Douglas Smith
  • Patent number: 7803003
    Abstract: An electrical connector for connecting to an electrical apparatus within a high power circuit includes an electrical contact and an enclosure. The electrical contact is configured to connect to a bushing of an electrical apparatus within a high power circuit. The electrical contact extends along a first direction from a coupling region. The enclosure extends from the coupling region in a second direction that is nonparallel to the first direction. The enclosure includes two or more electrical devices, with each electrical device being connected to the electrical contact within the coupling region and providing a current path from the electrical apparatus to at least one external coupling device within the high power circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventor: David Charles Hughes
  • Publication number: 20100242095
    Abstract: Methods, system, computer program products and data structures are described to allow a client to be identified using a plurality of methods during the process of accessing Internet resources through a Proxy or Firewall device. The resultant plurality of methods combines to result in a specific user identification process via multiple data stores. These independent data stores are then quarried to identify a user via a network access process that would not commonly respond to a specific authentication process. A single aggregate data store of user identification information is created to facilitate a more effective search process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2009
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: GigaNetworks, Inc.
    Inventor: DAVID Charles MENDENHALL
  • Publication number: 20100240245
    Abstract: A jacket sleeve with grippable tabs provides protection to exposed portions of cable that are connected to an electrical connection. The jacket sleeve can be made as part of the electrical connector or may be connected subsequent to its creation through the use of glues or other adhesives. The jacket sleeve can be made of a material that is more pliable than the electrical connector, making it easier for a lineperson to place the sleeve over an exposed portion of cable. The jacket sleeve can include holes or slots either in the sleeve or in tabs that are attached to the sleeve. A lineperson can place one or more fingers into each hole or slot in order to get a better grip on the sleeve and pull the sleeve over the exposed portion of cable with less slippage and effort on the part of the lineperson.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: COOPER TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY
    Inventors: David Charles Hughes, John Mitchell Makal, Michael John Gebhard, SR., Paul Michael Roscizewski
  • Publication number: 20100233771
    Abstract: A system for the pre-treatment of biomass for use in a biorefinery to produce ethanol and other bioproducts is disclosed. The system comprises a method comprising the steps of preparing the biomass into prepared biomass; pre-treating the prepared biomass into pre-treated biomass by application of a dilute acid having a concentration of about 0.8 to 1.1 percent by weight at a temperature of about 130 to about 170 degrees Celsius for a period of time in a range of about 8 to 12 minutes. The system also comprises an apparatus for separating the pre-treated biomass into a liquid component comprising pentose and a solids component comprising cellulose and lignin; a fermentation system configured to produce the fermentation product; and a distillation system. The fermentation product comprises ethanol. The biomass comprises lignocellulosic material, comprising corn cobs, corn plant husks, corn plant leaves and corn plant stalks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Inventors: William F. McDonald, Jason Richard Kwiatkowski, Neelakantam V. Narendranath, Jason Alan Bootsma, David Charles Carlson
  • Patent number: 7795488
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the removal of oxygenates from a gaseous stream also comprising carbon dioxide, said process comprising: a) providing a first gaseous stream comprising one or more mono-olefin(s), at least 100 ppm (by weight) of one or more oxygenates and at least 0.1 wt % carbon dioxide, and b) treating the first gaseous stream to produce a second gaseous stream comprising one or more mono-olefin(s) and at least 0.1 wt % carbon dioxide with reduced oxygenate content, wherein said treating comprises contacting the first gaseous stream with a first aqueous stream and with a first liquid hydrocarbon stream, and c) subsequently treating the second gaseous stream to remove the carbon dioxide therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Ineos Europe Limited
    Inventors: Franz Fuder, David Charles Wilson
  • Publication number: 20100224277
    Abstract: A pipe comprising an outer rigid conduit and an inner tubular structure, the inner tubular structure comprising a flexible hose, wherein the hose comprises a tubular body disposed between inner and outer gripping members, the tubular body including a sealing layer, and being formed of a material capable of withstanding cryogenic temperatures, wherein the inner tubular structure has insulation properties sufficient to protect the outer conduit from the low temperature of cryogenic fluid flowing within the inner tubular structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2007
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventors: Joel Aron Witz, David Charles Cox