Patents by Inventor David Griffin

David Griffin 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: 10047304
    Abstract: Hydrogenation catalysts for aromatic hydrogenation including an organosilica material support, which is a polymer comprising independent units of a monomer of Formula [Z1OZ2OSiCH2]3 (I), wherein each Z1 and Z2 independently represent a hydrogen atom, a C1-C4 alkyl group or a bond to a silicon atom of another monomer; and at least one catalyst metal are provided herein. Methods of making the hydrogenation catalysts and processes of using, e.g., aromatic hydrogenation, the hydrogenation catalyst are also provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANY
    Inventors: Paul Podsiadlo, Quanchang Li, David Charles Calabro, Jean Willem Lodewijk Beeckman, Lei Zhang, Kiara M. Benitez, Matthew Scott Ide, Stephen John McCarthy, Mobae Afeworki, Simon Christopher Weston, Preeti Kamakoti, Matu J. Shah, Wenyih Frank Lai, Meghan Nines, David A. Griffin, Ivy D. Johnson
  • Patent number: 10049302
    Abstract: A computing device trains models for streaming classification. A baseline penalty value is computed that is inversely proportional to a square of a maximum explanatory variable value. A set of penalty values is computed based on the baseline penalty value. For each penalty value of the set of penalty values, a classification type model is trained using the respective penalty value and the observation vectors to compute parameters that define a trained model, the classification type model is validated using the respective penalty value and the observation vectors to compute a validation criterion value that quantifies a validation error, and the validation criterion value, the respective penalty value, and the parameters that define a trained model are stored to the computer-readable medium. The classification type model is trained to predict the response variable value of each observation vector based on the respective explanatory variable value of each observation vector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: SAS Institute Inc.
    Inventors: Jun Liu, Yan Xu, Joshua David Griffin, Manoj Keshavmurthi Chari
  • Patent number: 10022700
    Abstract: Methods of preparing organosilica materials, which are a polymer comprising of at least one independent cyclic polyurea monomer of Formula wherein each R1 is a Z1OZ2Z3SiZ4 group, wherein each Z1 represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-C4 alkyl group, or a bond to a silicon atom of another monomer unit; each Z2 and Z3 independently represent a hydroxyl group, a C1-C4 alkyl group, a C1-C4 alkoxy group or an oxygen atom bonded to a silicon atom of another monomer unit; and each Z4 represents a C1-C8 alkylene group bonded to a nitrogen atom of the cyclic polyurea are provided herein. Methods of preparing and processes of using the organosilica materials, e.g., for gas separation, color removal, etc., are also provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANY
    Inventors: Paul Podsiadlo, Quanchang Li, David Charles Calabro, Lei Zhang, Kiara M. Benitez, Himanshu Gupta, Xiaochun Xu, Scott J. Weigel, Darryl Donald Lacy, Bal Kaul, James William Gleeson, Wenyih Frank Lai, Mobae Afeworki, Simon Christopher Weston, David A. Griffin, Meghan Nines
  • Publication number: 20180142066
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for use of an organosilica material comprising a copolymer of at least one monomer of Formula [R1R2SiCH2]3 (I), wherein, R1 represents a C1-C4 alkoxy group; and R2 is a C1-C4 alkoxy group or a C1-C4 alkyl group; and at least one other monomer of Formula [(Z1O)xZ23-xSi—Z3—SZ4] (II), wherein, Z1 represents a hydrolysable functional group; Z2 represents a C1-C10 alkyl or aryl group; Z3 represents a C2-C11 cyclic or linear hydrocarbon; Z4 is either H or O3H; and x represents any one of integers 1, 2, and 3. The composition may be used as a support material to covalently attach transition metal cations, as a sorbent for olefin/paraffin separations, as a catalyst support for hydrogenation reactions, as a precursor for highly dispersed metal nanoparticles, or as a polar sorbent for crude feeds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2017
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: Joseph M. FALKOWSKI, Mobae AFEWORKI, David C. CALABRO, David A. GRIFFIN, Simon C. WESTON
  • Publication number: 20180092928
    Abstract: Compositions are described including a synergistic combination of hydroxytyrosol and 3-O-acetyl-11-keto-?-boswellic acid. The hydroxytyrosol may be sourced from an olive extract and the 3-O-acetyl-11-keto-?-boswellic acid may be sourced from a Boswellia serrata extract. The compositions may be formulated for oral administration to a mammalian or an avian subject. Methods for treating, repairing, or reducing damage to connective tissue caused by one or more inflammatory mediators and for reducing levels of one or more inflammatory mediators in connective tissue are provided, the methods comprising orally administering the compositions to a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventors: Todd Henderson, David Griffin
  • Publication number: 20180058891
    Abstract: An apparatus for making a flow determination with respect to a flow through a fluid conduit such as a domestic water pipe, the fluid conduit comprising a wall having an inner surface surrounding a flow space through which the fluid flows and an outer surface, the apparatus comprising: a first temperature sensor arranged to be mounted on the outer surface of the fluid conduit and arranged to generate a first temperature signal indicative of a first temperature being the temperature of the outer surface; a second temperature sensor arranged to be positioned spaced apart from the first temperature sensor and to generate a second temperature signal indicative of a second temperature being the ambient temperature outside of the fluid conduit; and a processor having inputs for the first and second temperature signals; in which the processor has an output for the flow determination and is arranged to make the flow determination by determining a measure of the convergence of the first and second temperatures over tim
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Peter Easey, David Griffin
  • Publication number: 20180000766
    Abstract: An anxiolytic composition includes a synergistic combination of one or more of an extract of magnolia, an extract of phellodendron, an L-theanine, a whey protein composition, and/or an s-adenosylmethionine (SAMe).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: Todd Henderson, David Griffin, David Bledsoe
  • Publication number: 20170157086
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for the protection, treatment and repair of cartilage in humans and animal joints. The composition contains a combination of unsaponifiable lipids together with one or more of polyphenols and/or catechins. The composition or kit may contain avocado:soybean unsaponifiables (ASU) and green tea.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2017
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: Todd R. Henderson, Louis Lippiello, Charles Filburn, David Griffin
  • Patent number: 9572791
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition and a kit for the protection, treatment and repair of cartilage in humans and animal joints. The composition or kit contains a combination of unsaponifiable lipids together with one or more of polyphenols and/or catechins. Preferably, the composition or kit contains avocado:soybean unsaponifiables (ASU) and green tea.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: NUTRAMAX LABORATORIES, INC.
    Inventors: Todd R. Henderson, Louis Lippiello, Charles Filburn, David Griffin
  • Publication number: 20160335657
    Abstract: A method for automatically detecting, reporting and managing cases of unusual, unexpected, unauthorized or noncompliant transaction activity or points balances within a retail-based or online loyalty program, rewards program or discount scheme, wherein an hypothesis about abnormal activity may be adjusted upward or downward, based upon transaction counts and/or transaction values, in conjunction with one or more additional risk factors, which factors have different tolerances or thresholds, depending upon the sales channel, branch, store or line of business, and which factors are adjusted upward or downward, based on ad hoc groups of members. Alerts are delivered to designated person(s) responsible, with case management and tracking. An automatic second-level alert is sent to a different user, if the primary person responsible does not close the case within the amount of time designated to do so.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventor: James David Griffin
  • Publication number: 20160265955
    Abstract: An apparatus for making a flow determination with respect to a flow through a fluid conduit such as a domestic water pipe, the fluid conduit comprising a wall having an inner surface surrounding a flow space through which the fluid flows and an outer surface, the apparatus comprising: a first temperature sensor arranged to be mounted on the outer surface of the fluid conduit and arranged to generate a first temperature signal indicative of a first temperature being the temperature of the outer surface; a second temperature sensor arranged to be positioned spaced apart from the first temperature sensor and to generate a second temperature signal indicative of a second temperature being the ambient temperature outside of the fluid conduit; and a processor having inputs for the first and second temperature signals; in which the processor has an output for the flow determination and is arranged to make the flow determination by determining a measure of the convergence of the first and second temperatures over tim
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Peter Easey, David Griffin
  • Publication number: 20160168171
    Abstract: Methods of preparing organosilica materials, which is a polymer comprising independent siloxane units of Formula [Z3Z4SiCH2]3 (I), wherein each Z3 represents a hydroxyl group, a C1-C4 alkoxy group or an oxygen atom bonded to a silicon atom of another siloxane unit and each Z4 represents a hydroxyl group, a C1-C4 alkoxy group, a C1-C4 alkyl group, or an oxygen atom bonded to a silicon atom of another siloxane, in the absence of a structure directing agent and/or porogen are provided herein. Processes of using the organosilica materials, e.g., for gas separation, etc., are also provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Applicant: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Quanchang Li, Mobae Afeworki, David Charles Calabro, David Griffin, Meghan Nines, Simon Christopher Weston, Paul Podsiadlo, Jean Willem Lodewijk Beeckman, Preeti Kamakoti, Kanmi Mao, Matu J. Shah
  • Patent number: 9298213
    Abstract: Modular display monitor systems are disclosed that employ a multi-purpose base component that may be used in a first configuration as part of a stand riser assembly for supporting a display monitor component in an upright viewing position with a separate riser component, and that may be used in a second configuration together with a separate support arm as part of an arm mount assembly for attaching a display monitor component to a wall or desktop without the riser component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Dell Products LP
    Inventors: Soo Hang Khor, Kok Chin Leong, Seen Yee Cindy Cheong, Seow Kwang Steven Foo, Timothy David Griffin
  • Publication number: 20160050985
    Abstract: The present invention provides pants, such as pants that are worn as work uniform pants, which are configured to provide significant improvements in a wearer's comfort, performance, and mobility over a predefined range of motions. Embodiments of the pants comprise one or more stretch panels that are configured to provide for stretching of the pant at an identified micro site in order to provide a wearer with enhanced mobility. Additionally, the manner in which the various portions of the pant are connected together may be adjusted in order to provide a wearer with enhanced mobility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Shannon North, David Griffin, Ben Rose, Ismail Akram, Paul Gibson
  • Publication number: 20160029702
    Abstract: The present invention provides shirts, such as shirts that are worn as work uniform shirts, which are configured to provide significant improvements in a wearer's comfort, performance, and mobility over a predefined range of motions. Embodiments of the shirts comprise one or more stretch panels that are configured to provide for stretching of the shirt at an identified micro site in order to provide a wearer with enhanced mobility. In other embodiments, the manner in which the various portions of the shirt are shaped and connected together, and specifically the connection between the sleeve and the rear panel of the shirt, may be adjusted in order to provide a wearer with enhanced mobility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: David Griffin, Dianne Tatara, Amber Roberts, Shannon North
  • Patent number: 9183848
    Abstract: A person can use a portable electronic device to electronically purchase or otherwise request a product, service or other deliverable related to audio programming to which the person is listening at the time they initiate the request. The request is fulfilled by a service that analyzes the audio content to identify the deliverable the person desires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: NCR Corporation
    Inventors: Michael C. Finley, Michael Dudgeon, Lehman Zellosis Smith, IV, John Wade, David Griffin, David Edward McCaw, Jr., James Lee Fortuna
  • Publication number: 20150254060
    Abstract: A person can use a portable electronic device to electronically purchase or otherwise request a product, service or other deliverable related to audio programming to which the person is listening at the time they initiate the request. The request is fulfilled by a service that analyzes the audio content to identify the deliverable the person desires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Michael Cain Finley, Michael Dudgeon, Lehman Zellosis Smith, IV, John Wade, David Griffin, David Edward McCaw, JR., James Lee Fortuna
  • Publication number: 20140287075
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition and a kit for the protection, treatment and repair of cartilage in humans and animal joints. The composition or kit contains a combination of unsaponifiable lipids together with one or more of polyphenols and/or catechins. Preferably, the composition or kit contains avocado:soybean unsaponifiables (ASU) and green tea.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventors: Todd R. Henderson, Louis Lippiello, Charles Filburn, David Griffin
  • Publication number: 20140240200
    Abstract: Modular display monitor systems are disclosed that employ a multi-purpose base component that may be used in a first configuration as part of a stand riser assembly for supporting a display monitor component in an upright viewing position with a separate riser component, and that may be used in a second configuration together with a separate support arm as part of an arm mount assembly for attaching a display monitor component to a wall or desktop without the riser component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Soo Hang Khor, Kok Chin Leong, Seen Yee Cindy Cheong, Seow Kwang Steven Foo, Timothy David Griffin
  • Patent number: 8808770
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition and a kit for the protection, treatment and repair of cartilage in humans and animal joints. The composition or kit contains a combination of unsaponifiable lipids together with one or more of polyphenols and/or catechins. Preferably, the composition or kit contains avocado:soybean unsaponifiables (ASU) and green tea.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Nutramax Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd R. Henderson, Louis Lippiello, Charles Filburn, David Griffin