Patents by Inventor David Jeffrey

David Jeffrey 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: 20150321931
    Abstract: An apparatus to remove ions, the apparatus including a capacitive electrode stack. The capacitive electrode stack has a first electrode that includes a first current collector, a second electrode, and a spacer between the first and second electrodes to allow water to flow in between the first and second electrodes. The apparatus has a connector to connect the current collector inside the housing with an electrical source outside the housing, and the connector includes a closing off portion to close an opening in the housing and to form a boundary for the water in the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Albert VAN DER WAL, Hank Robert Reinhoudt, Bart Van Limpt, Thomas Richard Bednar, George Shoemaker Ellis, David Jeffrey Averbeck
  • Patent number: 9183763
    Abstract: The present invention describes a device and system for simulating normal and disease state cardiac functioning, including an anatomically accurate left cardiac simulator for training and medical device testing. The system and device uses pneumatically pressurized chambers to generate ventricle and atrium contractions. In conjunction with the interaction of synthetic mitral and aortic valves, the system is designed to generate pumping action that produces accurate volume fractions and pressure gradients of pulsatile flow, duplicating that of a human heart. Through the use of a remote handheld electronic controller and manual adjustments from a main control panel, the air pressure level, fluidic pressure, and heart rate is controlled to induce contractions that simulate a wide variety of heart conditions ranging from normal heart function to severely diseased or injured heart conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Vascular Simulations, LLC
    Inventors: David Jeffrey Carson, Baruch B. Lieber, Chandramouli Sadasivan, David John Florella, Henry Heesang Woo, Michael Romeo
  • Publication number: 20150314934
    Abstract: A jar and lid assembly that includes a jar assembly configured to hold a product and a base configured to at least partially house the jar. The jar and lid assembly also includes a rotatable lid assembly pivotably coupled to the jar assembly and includes an outer lid portion and an inner lid portion. The rotatable lid assembly further includes a lid ring having: (i) a hinge portion configured to pivot on an axis of the base such that the rotatable lid assembly is pivotable relative to the jar assembly and (ii) a lid ring protruding portion disposed within the gap and a liner disposed on an underside of the inner lid portion and configured to contact the jar when the rotatable lid assembly is in a rotatably closed position. The outer lid portion and the inner lid portion are configured to be movable relative to the lid ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: David Jeffrey Eberlein, Timothy Thorpe, Adrian Charles Apodaca
  • Patent number: 9164505
    Abstract: A method for automatic rejection takeoff (RTO) of an aircraft monitors a plurality of sensors for an RTO event. Signals are sent to control systems of the aircraft to perform an RTO when the RTO event occurs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Andrew J. Peck, David Jeffrey Halaas, Adam Marshall Thoreen
  • Patent number: 9096451
    Abstract: An apparatus to remove ions, the apparatus including a capacitive electrode stack. The capacitive electrode stack has a first electrode that includes a first current collector, a second electrode, and a spacer between the first and second electrodes to allow water to flow in between the first and second electrodes. The apparatus has a connector to connect the current collector inside the housing with an electrical source outside the housing, and the connector includes a closing off portion to close an opening in the housing and to form a boundary for the water in the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: VOLTEA B.V.
    Inventors: Albert van der Wal, Hank Robert Reinhoudt, Bart Van Limpt, Thomas Richard Bednar, George Shoemaker Ellis, David Jeffrey Averbeck
  • Publication number: 20150211022
    Abstract: The invention provides a genetic tool to insert, replace, delete, or otherwise manipulate a nucleic acid sequence in a microorganism to produce a recombinant microorganism. Notably, the invention makes use of homologous recombination, a type of genetic recombination in which nucleotide sequences are exchanged between two similar or identical molecules of DNA. Since the invention involves three homologous recombination events, it is referred to as a “triple cross” method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventors: David Jeffrey Fraser Walker, Michael Koepke
  • Publication number: 20150072395
    Abstract: The present provides selection markers, methods, nucleic acids, and vectors of use in the preparation of recombinant Clostridium spp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventors: David Jeffrey Fraser Walker, Shilpa Nagaraju, Michael Koepke, Alexander Paul Mueller
  • Publication number: 20150058210
    Abstract: A method for monitoring for a new fine includes receiving, by a first computing device, a user identifier and credit card information associated with the user identifier. The method includes transmitting, by the first computing device, the user identifier to a second computing device associated with a ticketing authority. The method includes receiving, by the first computing device, an indication that no fine is associated with the user identifier. The method includes retransmitting, by the first computing device, to the second computing device, the user identifier. The method includes receiving, by the first computing device, from the second computing device, data identifying a fine owed by a user associated with the user identifier. The method includes automatically paying the fine, by the first computing device, with the credit card information, for the user associated with the user identifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventors: Cortlandt E. Johnson, II, Jeremy Weiskotten, Joseph F. Lind, IV, David Jeffrey Chupp, JR., Ryan Neu
  • Publication number: 20150058549
    Abstract: Embodiments of a row address cache circuit are disclosed that may allow the determination the number of times a row address is used to access a dynamic memory. The row address cache circuit may include a memory, first and second pluralities of counters, and a control circuit. The control circuit may be configured to receive a row address and store the row address in an entry of the memory when the row address has not been previously stored. When the row address has been previously stored in an entry of the memory, the control circuit may be configured to change a value of a counter of the first plurality of counters corresponding the entry. The control circuit may be further configured to change a value of each counter of the second plurality of counters after a pre-determined time interval has elapsed, and initiate a refresh of the dynamic memory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2013
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Applicant: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: David Jeffrey, Clement Fang, Neil Duncan, Heechoul Park, Lik Cheng, Gregory F. Grohoski
  • Patent number: 8961579
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a portable device suited to treating psoriasis and other skin diseases in patients. The device can be carried like a suitcase from one location to another and can be used to treat various body parts, such as the hands, feet, face, and chest. The device includes a carrying case, ultraviolet bulbs, a ballast, and electrical components. The device can also include a timer to measure the duration of the phototherapy treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Medtek Lighting Corporation
    Inventors: David Jeffrey Kipp, Jack F. Springer, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20150024366
    Abstract: A question item comprising: textual, visual or auditory subject matter; a query or instruction pertaining to the subject matter; and a representation of a response mechanism for receiving a user response to the query or instruction, may be retrieved from a data store. The subject matter, query or instruction and response mechanism may be presented in a presentation sequence, wherein a presentation duration of each of the subject matter, query or instruction and response mechanism is controlled by user input. Based on the user input, a presentation duration of each of the subject matter, query or instruction, and response mechanism may be determined. Each of the three presentation durations may be stored. A completion time may be determined based on one or more of the presentation durations and may be stored along with response accuracy, for use in calculating a user competency measure for the question item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: David Jeffrey GRAHAM, Allan A. SURA
  • Patent number: 8902488
    Abstract: Systems for switching optical signals are disclosed. Such a system may include a splitter and a plurality of polarizing filters. The splitter may be configured to receive emitted light and duplicate the emitted light into a plurality of light copies. Each polarizing filter may have a polarization and may be operably connected to the splitter. In addition, each polarizing filter may be configured to receive at least one of the plurality of light copies, filter the at least one of the plurality of received light copies such that light having a similar polarization as that of the polarizing filter passes through the polarizing filter, and output one of a plurality of outputs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Accipiter Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David Jeffrey Graham, David Markham Drury, Eric John Helmsen
  • Publication number: 20140339099
    Abstract: A method of producing an apparatus to remove ions from water is disclosed, wherein the apparatus includes a first electrode having a first current collector, a second electrode having a second current collector, and a spacer between the first and second electrodes to allow water to flow in between the electrodes. The method includes flushing water through the spacer and subsequently exerting a force on the stack so as to compress the first and second electrodes and the spacer. Exerting a force on the stack may result in a pressure of less than 5 bar, less than 2 bar, or between 1 bar and 0.5 bar, between the electrodes and the spacer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2012
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: VOLTEA B.V.
    Inventors: Albert Van Der Wal, Hank Robert Reinhoudt, Piotr Edward Dlugolecki, Thomas Richard Bednar, George Shoemaker Ellis, David Jeffrey Averbeck
  • Publication number: 20140310306
    Abstract: A computer based system for pattern recognition and user interaction that assists users with extracting value from their data. The system for pattern recognition and user interaction converts text based queries into usable mathematical models and software code and provides hierarchical tracing of ongoing interrogation by way of text based queries and related answers while also providing suggestions for future queries to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: 5D Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Nicholas Sawczuk, David Jeffrey Hawks, Paul Edward Spencer, Anthony Layton Turner
  • Patent number: 8851900
    Abstract: A question item comprising: textual, visual or auditory subject matter; a query or instruction pertaining to the subject matter; and a representation of a response mechanism for receiving a user response to the query or instruction, may be retrieved from a data store. The subject matter, query or instruction and response mechanism may be presented in a presentation sequence, wherein a presentation duration of each of the subject matter, query or instruction and response mechanism is controlled by user input. Based on the user input, a presentation duration of each of the subject matter, query or instruction, and response mechanism may be determined. Each of the three presentation durations may be stored. A completion time may be determined based on one or more of the presentation durations and may be stored along with response accuracy, for use in calculating a user competency measure for the question item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Deck Chair Learning Systems Inc.
    Inventors: David Jeffrey Graham, Allan A Sura
  • Publication number: 20140238862
    Abstract: An apparatus to remove ions including a plurality of capacitive electrode stacks. Each capacitive electrode stack may have: a plurality of first electrodes including a plurality of first current collectors; a plurality of second electrodes including a plurality of second current collectors; and a spacer between the first and second electrodes to allow water to flow in between the electrodes. The second current collectors of a first of the plurality of capacitive electrode stacks may be connected to the first current collectors of a second of the plurality of capacitive electrode stacks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2012
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventors: Albert Van Der Wal, Hank Robert Reinhoudt, Bart Van Limpt, Thomas Richard Bednar, George Shoemaker Ellis, David Jeffrey Averbeck
  • Publication number: 20140229206
    Abstract: A method for identifying select ones of insurance records which possess a favorable subrogation potential. The method includes receiving data indicative of a plurality of claims; automatically calculating a base score to identify select ones of the claims which demonstrate at least a given probability of expected subrogation recovery dependently upon the received data; automatically identifying risk factors for each of the select claims; and, automatically scoring each of the select claims dependently upon the base scores and identified risk factors to provide a value indicative of an expected subrogation recovery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2014
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: Hartford Fire Insurance Company
    Inventors: Marcia Rojewski, Don Pierce, Alan Aleia, David Jeffrey, Lisa Rojewski, Kim Rojewski, Chu-Chen Pai
  • Publication number: 20140219701
    Abstract: An active temperature modulating device for applying cosmetic or medicinal products to surfaces. The device has an applicator which includes a temperature modulating element disposed in the tip. Moreover, the temperature modulating element is controlled via an electrical source. The applicator comprises a material that is capable of storing, retaining, and/or transferring thermal energy during application of the product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: HCT Packaging, Inc.
    Inventor: David Jeffrey Eberlein
  • Publication number: 20140161589
    Abstract: Arrangements for promoting the restriction of fluid flow along a shaft via providing a deformable ring member in an annulus between the shaft and housing. In an initial general condition, the deformable ring member permits free fluid flow in a general direction along the shaft while in a second, constricted condition, the deformable ring closes or blocks a gap or clearance normally conducive to free fluid flow to thereby restrict fluid flow. An actuation medium, which can take any of a very wide variety of forms, preferably promotes constriction of the deformable ring member directly or indirectly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: CURTISS-WRIGHT ELECTRO-MECHANICAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: David Jeffrey Janocko, Charles David Bice
  • Patent number: D745180
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: Rapid Release Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Stanley Robert Stanbridge, David Jeffrey Maier