Patents by Inventor David Gomes

David Gomes 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: 10954673
    Abstract: Provided are roofing granules, such as solar-reflective roofing granules, methods for making them and their use in roofing products. In one aspect, the disclosure provides a collection of solar-reflective roofing granules having a solar reflectivity of at least 70%, wherein substantially each roofing granule comprises an inner layer, an outer layer disposed on an outer surface of the inner layer and substantially surrounding the inner layer, wherein the inner layer and the outer layer are formed from substantially the same composition but have substantially different porosities, the outer layer having a porosity substantially lower than the porosity of the outer layer. Methods for making such roofing granules can include forming layers of substantially the same first and second compositions, wherein the forming of the layer of the second composition is performed under substantially different conditions from the forming of the layer of the first composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: CertainTeed LLC
    Inventors: David Gomes, Tracy H. Panzarella, Rachel Z. Pytel, Colleen McDowell
  • Publication number: 20190323240
    Abstract: Provided are roofing granules, such as solar-reflective roofing granules, methods for making them and their use in roofing products. In one aspect, the disclosure provides a collection of solar-reflective roofing granules having a solar reflectivity of at least 70%, wherein substantially each roofing granule comprises an inner layer, an outer layer disposed on an outer surface of the inner layer and substantially surrounding the inner layer, wherein the inner layer and the outer layer are formed from substantially the same composition but have substantially different porosities, the outer layer having a porosity substantially lower than the porosity of the outer layer. Methods for making such roofing granules can include forming layers of substantially the same first and second compositions, wherein the forming of the layer of the second composition is performed under substantially different conditions from the forming of the layer of the first composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: David Gomes, Tracy H. Panzarella, Rachel Z. Pytel, Colleen McDowell
  • Publication number: 20070156774
    Abstract: A multi-tier document management system is disclosed wherein a data repository (DR) tier includes a master data repository for storing a centralized body of data. A data replication store (DRS) tier includes one or more data units for storing subsets of the data from the master repository that are relevant to the needs of the end users of the data units. A data management component (DMC) tier mediates between the data repository (DR) tier and data replication store (DRS) tier, allowing for configuration management and for performing synchronization of data. The data management component (DMC) tier may also include a configuration manager for mapping data sets to applicable end users. One or more external interfaces may be provided to the end users or customers for interfacing with the various tiers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2007
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Inventor: David Gomes
  • Publication number: 20070073283
    Abstract: An energy manipulation device and method provide a figurine representing at least a portion of a living body, one or more energy conduction elements located on or within the figurine to apply energy to predetermined energy flow locations of the living body; and circuitry adapted for energizing the energy conduction elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Publication date: March 29, 2007
    Inventor: David Gomes
  • Publication number: 20050216522
    Abstract: A multi-tier document management system is disclosed wherein a data repository (DR) tier includes a master data repository for storing a centralized body of data. A data replication store (DRS) tier includes one or more data units for storing subsets of the data from the master repository that are relevant to the needs of the end users of the data units. A data management component (DMC) tier mediates between the data repository (DR) tier and data replication store (DRS) tier, allowing for configuration management and for performing synchronization of data. The data management component (DMC) tier may also include a configuration manager for mapping data sets to applicable end users. One or more external interfaces may be provided to the end users or customer for interfacing with the various tiers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2004
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Inventors: David Gomes, Duke Fong, Sanjeev Mishra, Adrian Roston
  • Publication number: 20050216524
    Abstract: A smart synchronization method and system for use in a document management system is disclosed. Upon a request for data synchronization from a remote location, the management software determines, based on network parameters and data types, the most effective algorithms for efficiently transporting the data to be synchronized over the network. In another aspect, a selective synchronization method and system is disclosed wherein the management software uses a summary of data in a request for synchronization to determine which data sets require updating. The management software synchronizes the databases using only those updates, rather than entire data sets. Network efficiency is maximized as a result.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Inventors: David Gomes, Duke Fong, Adrian Roston