Patents by Inventor David G. Woods
David G. Woods 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: 11916384Abstract: Embodiments for power generation include defining a power tile within a power distribution network having a grid of power rails, the power tile having logic gates, and applying an initial power grid pattern from a plurality of power grid patterns for the power tile such that initial power grid pattern relates to timing characteristics of the logic gates of the power tile. The power grid patterns each have a different number of connectors connecting one power rail to another power rail in the grid of power rails. A subsequent power grid pattern is selected from the power grid patterns for the power tile such that the subsequent power grid pattern meets a threshold condition for the timing characteristics of the logic gates of the power tile. The timing characteristics for the logic gates are determined based on a voltage drop associated with the subsequent power grid pattern.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2021Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: David Wolpert, Basanth Jagannathan, Michael Hemsley Wood, Leon Sigal, James Leland, Alexander Joel Suess, Benjamin Neil Trombley, Paul G. Villarrubia
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Patent number: 9124148Abstract: A lightweight, foldable cover adapted for attachment to a portable electric generator permits the generator to be operated while covered and shielded from weather. The cover includes rigid or semi-rigid sides hingeably joined and held in position with flexible straps. The cover allows unimpeded exhaust and airflow underneath the cover, and unimpeded access to controls and outlets. The flexible straps attach to the cover and the frame of the generator. The straps are adjustable to accommodate different generator frame sizes, and include quick release devices to allow rapid attachment to, or detachment from the generator frame for refueling or storage. When removed the cover folds nearly flat for storage.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2012Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: MILLER WOOD INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: David G Wood, Mark H Miller
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Patent number: 8435730Abstract: A semen extender composition is provided. The semen extender composition includes a sperm cell protecting amount of phospholipid, an effective amount of surfactant to reduce ice crystal formation during freezing of the composition; a carbohydrate, and a biological buffer to provide a semen extender use solution having a pH of between about 6.9 and about 7.5, and wherein the use solution exhibits an osmolality of about 250 mOsM to about 350 mOsM. Methods for manufacturing and using a semen extender composition are provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2010Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: ABS CorporationInventors: Naida M. Loskutoff, Jennifer Rohr, Richard B. Lomneth, David G. Wood, Elizabeth Crichton
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Publication number: 20130074421Abstract: A lightweight, foldable cover adapted for attachment to a portable electric generator permits the generator to be operated while covered and shielded from weather. The cover includes rigid or semi-rigid sides hingeably joined and held in position with flexible straps. The cover allows unimpeded exhaust and airflow underneath the cover, and unimpeded access to controls and outlets. The flexible straps attach to the cover and the frame of the generator. The straps are adjustable to accommodate different generator frame sizes, and include quick release devices to allow rapid attachment to, or detachment from the generator frame for refueling or storage. When removed the cover folds nearly flat for storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2012Publication date: March 28, 2013Inventors: David G. Wood, Mark H. Miller
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Publication number: 20110272417Abstract: A container is provided including a sidewall and a strainer. The strainer is fastened to the sidewall between the first and second ends of the sidewall and located within the interior cavity of the sidewall. The strainer may be comprised of a planar sheet of material that includes a plurality of holes sized to separate liquid from solid container contents.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2011Publication date: November 10, 2011Inventors: Rowdy H. Holstine, Jianwen Hu, David G. Wood, Steven J. Manne
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Patent number: 7851221Abstract: The invention provides a system for designing, operating, monitoring and/or diagnosing a chemical reaction, particularly a hydrotreating process, using a fixed bed catalytic reactor.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2008Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Exxonmobilchemical Patents Inc.Inventors: Ronald D. Garton, David G. Woods, Hans G. Korsten, Pierre J. Osterrieth, Brian C. McClaine
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Publication number: 20100196872Abstract: A semen extender composition is provided. The semen extender composition includes a sperm cell protecting amount of phospholipid, an effective amount of surfactant to reduce ice crystal formation during freezing of the composition; a carbohydrate, and a biological buffer to provide a semen extender use solution having a pH of between about 6.9 and about 7.5, and wherein the use solution exhibits an osmolality of about 250 mOsM to about 350 mOsM. Methods for manufacturing and using a semen extender composition are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2010Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: ABS CorporationInventors: Naida M. Loskutoff, Jennifer Rohr, Richard B. Lomneth, David G. Wood, Elizabeth Crichton
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Patent number: 7674576Abstract: A semen extender composition is provided. The semen extender composition includes a sperm cell protecting amount of phospholipid, an effective amount of surfactant to reduce ice crystal formation during freezing of the composition; a carbohydrate, and a biological buffer to provide a semen extender use solution having a pH of between about 6.9 and about 7.5, and wherein the use solution exhibits an osmolality of about 250 mOsM to about 350 mOsM. Methods for manufacturing and using a semen extender composition are provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2002Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: ABS CorporationInventors: Naida M. Loskutoff, Jennifer Rohr, Richard B. Lomneth, David G. Wood, Elizabeth Crichton
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Publication number: 20090026111Abstract: The invention provides a system for designing, operating, monitoring and/or diagnosing a chemical reaction, particularly a hydrotreating process, using a fixed bed catalytic reactor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2008Publication date: January 29, 2009Inventors: Ronald D. Garton, David G. Woods, Hans G. Korsten, Pierre J. Osterrieth, Brian C. McClaine
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Patent number: 7422904Abstract: The invention provides a system for designing, operating, monitoring and/or diagnosing a chemical reaction, particularly a hydrotreating process, using a fixed bed catalytic reactor.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2005Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.Inventors: Ronald D. Garton, David G. Woods, Hans G. Korsten, Pierre J. Osterrieth, Brian C. McClaine
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Patent number: 7145049Abstract: Alkenes, such as normal butenes in a mixed C4 stream are oligomerized, preferably to dimers, which are dimerized in a distillation column reactor over ZSM-57 zeolite catalyst at high conversions and high selectivity to octenes. Prior to oligomerization the mixed C4 stream is pretreated to remove dimethyl ether, butadienes and sulfur compounds.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2004Date of Patent: December 5, 2006Assignees: Catalytic Distillation Technologies, Exxonmobil Chemical Patents, Inc.Inventors: Mitchell E. Loescher, David G. Woods, Michael J. Keenan, Steven E. Silverberg, Paul W. Allen
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Publication number: 20030186212Abstract: A semen extender composition is provided. The semen extender composition includes a sperm cell protecting amount of phospholipid, an effective amount of surfactant to reduce ice crystal formation during freezing of the composition; a carbohydrate, and a biological buffer to provide a semen extender use solution having a pH of between about 6.9 and about 7.5, and wherein the use solution exhibits an osmolality of about 250 mOsM to about 350 mOsM. Methods for manufacturing and using a semen extender composition are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2002Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventors: Naida M. Loskutoff, Jennifer Rohr, Richard B. Lomneth, David G. Wood, Elizabeth Crichton
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Patent number: 6355817Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the production of an ester, including reacting an alcohol with a carbonyl-like compound in the presence of a first esterification catalyst; and adding a second esterification catalyst to the reaction mixture at some time after initiation of the esterification reaction. The staged addition of the esterification catalyst according to the present invention provides a reduced reaction time to achieve a targeted conversion to esters.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2000Date of Patent: March 12, 2002Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.Inventors: David G. Woods, Larry O. Jones, Pei-Yi Lo
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Patent number: 5671830Abstract: A briefcase has hidden spring loaded compartment which, when actuated, exposes the hidden compartment presenting a holstered gun to operative position.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 1995Date of Patent: September 30, 1997Inventor: David G. Wood
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Patent number: 5529761Abstract: A process is disclosed for the production of alumina by the Bayer process, including a precipitation process having an agglomeration stage and a growth stage in which the precipitation slurry is passed through a multiplicity of growth tanks. In the agglomeration stage, the precipitation slurry is maintained at a temperature of about 75.degree. C. to 85.degree. C. In the growth stage, the agglomeration slurry is cooled by about 1.degree. C. to 3.degree. C. in each growth tank of the multiplicity of growth tanks as compared to an adjacent previous growth tank. The temperature of the precipitation slurry leaving the final precipitator is preferably about 55.degree. C.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 1994Date of Patent: June 25, 1996Assignee: Comalco Aluminum LimitedInventors: Gregory P. Brown, David G. Wood
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Patent number: 5503220Abstract: An apparatus for heating or cooling solid suspension slurry. The apparatus comprises a vessel (1) for containing the slurry and a draft means contained within a draft section of a draft tube (2) to circulate and maintain the suspension. Extending substantially the length of cylindrical section (26) of the draft tube below the draft means are plate heat exchangers (7, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29) connected in series. The plate heat exchangers may be recessed into the wall of the draft tube so as not to increase the pressure drop through the draft tube or may be arranged in pairs along the axis of the draft tube so that the proportion of the cross-sectional area of the draft tube occupied by the heat exchangers is minimized.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 1993Date of Patent: April 2, 1996Assignee: Comalco Aluminium LimitedInventors: David G. Wood, Anthony J. Crisp, Arthur J. Bursle
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Patent number: 5482691Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of metallic titanium, characterized in that the process comprises reducing a titanium-fluorine compound selected from titanium tetrafluoride and any hexafluorotitanate soluble in a molten fluoroaluminate, with metallic aluminum in a molten fluoroaluminate. A process for the production of intermediates useful in the processing ilmenite and related minerals is also described.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 1995Date of Patent: January 9, 1996Assignee: The University of MelbourneInventors: Thomas A. O'Donnell, John Besida, Teresa K. H. Pong, David G. Wood
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Patent number: 5480141Abstract: A hitting practice apparatus consists of a stand which supports a telescoping tower of adjustable height. The tower in turn supports a horizontal support arm, upon which a oval-shaped rotation element is pivotally mounted. A ball suspension cable is connected at one of its ends to the rotation element, and at its other end to a ball element having an internal passage through which the cable may be clearingly received. An elongate plug element is implanted within the ball element. An enlarged cable stop element, to which the lower end of the ball suspension cable is secured, is positioned within an internal chamber with the implanted plug element.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 1994Date of Patent: January 2, 1996Inventor: David G. Wood
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Patent number: 5397375Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of metallic titanium, characterized in that the process comprises reducing a titanium-fluorine compound selected from titanium tetrafluoride and any hexafluorotitanate soluble in a molten fluoroaluminate, with metallic aluminum in a molten fluoroaluminate. A process for the production of intermediates useful in the processing ilmenite and related minerals is also described.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 1993Date of Patent: March 14, 1995Assignee: The University of MelbourneInventors: Thomas A. O'Donnell, John Besida, Tersesa K. H. Pong, David G. Wood
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Patent number: 5225178Abstract: Titaniferous solid containing titanium (IV) oxide, for example ilmenite, is reacted with silicon tetrafluoride gas at 800.degree. C. or more and at a pressure of at least 1 atmosphere to produce titanium tetrafluoride vapor and silica. The vapor is rapidly removed from the reaction zone, preferably by rapid cooling to solid titanium tetrafluoride, at a sufficient distance from the reaction zone so as not to quench the reaction. The titanium tetrafluoride may be hydrolysed to produce titanium dioxide and hydrogen fluoride which is combined with silica to regenerate silicon tetrafluoride. It is preferred to pretreat the titaniferous solid by grinding and then roasting at 700.degree. C. to 750.degree. C. in air. Products of the reaction may be separated and purified by condensation and resublimation.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 1991Date of Patent: July 6, 1993Inventors: Thomas A. O'Donnell, David G. Wood, Theresa K. H. Pong