Patents by Inventor David Mills

David Mills 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).

  • Micro-Fermentation of Cocoa
    Publication number: 20140199437
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for micro-fermentation of cocoa allowing quality evaluation on a tree by tree basis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: MARS, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Edward Seguine, David Mills, Jean-Philippe Marelli, Juan Carlos Motamayor-Arias, Irene Da Silva Coelho
  • FUNCTIONALLY GRADIENT ELASTOMER MATERIAL FOR DOWNHOLE SEALING ELEMENT
    Publication number: 20140060815
    Abstract: A sealing device of enhanced configuration for use in downhole in a well. The device may include an element of elastomeric and unitary construction. At the same time, however, the element may include a substantially cured outer shell disposed about a substantially under-cured inner core. Thus, enhanced robustness and durability may be provided to the device in light of downhole conditions without sacrifice to sealable function of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Chunnong Wang, David Mills, Kuo-Chiang Chen
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING THE VERTICAL ALIGNMENT OF AN INFRASTRUCTURE CORRIDOR
    Publication number: 20130290071
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and techniques for determining the vertical alignment of an infrastructure corridor having a certain horizontal alignment involve using a processor to model the cost of constructing the infrastructure corridor as a function of cost variables that vary with the vertical alignment of the infrastructure corridor. The processor looks up the cost variables at vertical offsets corresponding to certain vertical alignments of the infrastructure corridor and determines the cost of constructing the length of road at elevations located between pairs of the vertical offsets by interpolating from the cost variables at the vertical offsets; the interpolation may be linear. The processor determines, subject to infrastructure corridor design constraints, the vertical alignment of the infrastructure corridor from the cost of constructing the infrastructure corridor at the vertical offsets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: Softree Technical Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Craig SPEIRS, David MILLS, Yves LUCET, Warren HARE, Faisal RAHMAN
  • Refractory nozzle
    Patent number: 8545751
    Abstract: A refractory nozzle assembly comprising a vessel operable to contain a molten metal and having at least one outlet. The assembly includes an inner assembly having an aperture extending therethrough and an outer assembly having an aperture extending therethrough. The inner and outer assemblies are arranged in the outlet of the vessel and are arranged for relative lateral movement such that inner and outer assemblies are operable to move between an open configuration, where the apertures therethrough are generally overlapping, and a closed configuration, where the apertures are not overlapping. The junction between the inner and outer assemblies is located within a periphery of the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Inventor: Stephen David Mills
  • BOVINE MILK OLIGOSACCHARIDES
    Publication number: 20130195803
    Abstract: Oligosaccharides from bovine milk, whey and dairy products, and methods of producing bovine milk oligosaccharides are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2011
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: J. Bruce German, David Mills, Carlito B. Lebrilla, Daniela Barile, Riccardo LoCascio
  • Method and apparatus for orienting perforating devices
    Patent number: 8439114
    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method of orienting perforating gun strings conveyed on a tool string. One embodiment of the present invention provides an orienting weight provided in a portion of the perforating device, such as the shaped charge, the loading tube or the gun housing. An adapter is provided intermediate the tool string that facilitates conveyance of the gun string downhole. Additionally, the adapter enables the gun string to rotate independent of the tool string.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Robert A. Parrott, David Mills, Cynthia L. Hickson, Jerry D. Campbell
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONVERTING A MIG WELDER INTO A CARBON-ARC CUTTER
    Publication number: 20130104382
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods convert a MIG welder into an effective cutting machine. A plug adaptor is installed into the existing MIG welder gun cup nozzle, which has an inside diameter and a length. A contact tip within the cup has an outside diameter, and shielding gas ports in the cup typically surround the contact tip. The plug adaptor comprises a body having a width dimension corresponding to the inside diameter of the cup, a length corresponding to the length of the cup, and a central bore corresponding to the outer diameter of the contact tip. A channel is established between the width dimension of the body and the inside diameter of the cup enabling air to flow from the shielding gas ports to a workpiece for slag removal produced during the cutting operation. The MIG gun is not modified in any way except for the addition of the removable adaptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Inventors: Darryl Hammock, Raymond A. Kantola, Adam Kowall, David Mills
  • Prebiotic oligosaccharides
    Patent number: 8425930
    Abstract: The present invention provides galacto-oligosaccharide compositions that preferentially stimulate growth of specific Bifidobacterium species and subspecies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, DSM Food Specialties USA Inc.
    Inventors: Mariana Barboza, J. Bruce German, Carlito Lebrilla, David Mills, Samara Freeman, William Robert King
  • Ultrasound patch probe with micro-motor
    Patent number: 8414495
    Abstract: An ultrasound probe for guidance procedures is provided. The ultrasound probe includes a linear transducer array and a micro-motor configured to mechanically move the linear transducer array to provide ultrasound guidance of procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Menachem (Nahi) Halmann, Mirsaid Seyed-Bolorforosh, Syed Ishrak, David Mills
  • SNAP INSTALLATION TOOL ADAPTOR
    Publication number: 20130075442
    Abstract: The present invention includes a snap installation adaptor designed to be united with a handheld tool so that the union can permanently affix snaps onto fabric. The snap installation adaptor includes an upper portion with a cap node; a lower portion with a socket node; an intermediate portion connecting the upper and lower portions; and means for transferring external downward force from the handheld tool through the upper portion so that the cap node is forced to meet the socket node, thus permanently affixing a snap onto a piece of fabric between the upper and lower portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Inventors: David Mills, William R. Deware
  • Bifidobacterial gene sequences and their use
    Patent number: 8361756
    Abstract: This invention provides nucleic acids and proteins involved in oligosaccharide modification in the species Bifidobacteria. The invention provides methods for utilizing the proteins of the invention to generate human milk oligosaccharides or oligosaccharide mimics. The invention also provides compositions containing the human milk oligosaccharides or oligosaccharide mimics and methods for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: David A. Mills, Carlito B. Lebrilla, J. Bruce German, David Sela
  • Customizing Automated Process Management
    Publication number: 20120192187
    Abstract: Embodiments of an event-driven process management and automation system are disclosed. Such system may be particularly appropriate for a multi-tenant environment so that a single process handling flow may be generated for a given process. Because in a multi-tenant environment many different entities may desire to customize or optimize this process handling flow for their particular usage, modifications to the process flow may be easily handled by a non-technical user to realize process modification without incurring additional development costs. Using a multi-level hierarchical inheritance model in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a process may be standardized, with focused customization available on a macro and/or micro level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: David Mills, Christopher Brown, Clayton Scott
  • Athletic shoe having an improved cleat arrangement and improved cleat
    Patent number: 8215035
    Abstract: An athletic shoe having an improved cleat arrangement is provided. An improved cleat having a v-shape is also provided. An angled or v-cleat is provided near the first metatarsal region to provide improved traction for a wide variety of sports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Elan-Polo, Inc.
    Inventors: David Mills, Jacob Ulkus
  • Human milk oligosaccharides to promote growth of beneficial gut bacteria
    Patent number: 8197872
    Abstract: The present invention provides prebiotic and probiotic compositions containing human milk oligosaccharides and methods of use that selectively promote the growth of beneficial gut bacteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: David A. Mills, Carlito B. Lebrilla, Riccardo LoCascio, Milady Ninonuevo, J. Bruce German, Samara Freeman
  • Solar absorptive material for a solar selective surface coating
    Patent number: 8182929
    Abstract: The present invention provides a solar absorptive material for a solar selective surface of an absorber of solar radiation. The solar absorptive material comprises a dispersed metallic material and a receiving boundary through which the solar radiation is received. Further, the solar absorptive material comprises a first region and a second region. The first region being located at a position closer to the receiving boundary than the second region and the first region has an average volume fraction of the dispersed metallic material that is larger than that of the second region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: The University of Sydney
    Inventors: Yongbai Yin, Lingxia Hang, David Mills
  • Cyclic phosphates as plant growth regulators
    Patent number: 8101552
    Abstract: The invention pertains to the use of six-membered cyclic phosphates as plant growth regulators and methods for regulating the growth of plants using such compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignees: Yeda Research and Development Company Ltd., Ben Gurion University of the Negev Research and Development Authority
    Inventors: Meir Shinitzky, Dan Pelah, David Mills, Hanna Mills, legal representative, Avishay Pelah
  • INFLATABLE TENT
    Publication number: 20110253184
    Abstract: A lightweight, portable tent having low volume, high pressure inflatable support air passages formed from the overlap and sealing of the wall panels of the tent, and a kit including the tent and an inflating device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventor: David Mills
  • FETAL HEART RATE MONITOR WITH WIDE SEARCH AREA
    Publication number: 20110160591
    Abstract: A continuous, non-invasive fetal heart rate measurement is produced using an ultrasound probe positioned on the abdomen of the mother. The ultrasound probe includes a plurality of ultrasound transducers that are positioned within a housing having a transmission surface. The transmission surface is configured to defocus the individual ultrasound beams created by the plurality of ultrasound transducers. The transmission surface defocuses the ultrasound beam and creates a wider area of coverage for the ultrasound probe. The controller contained within the heart rate monitor selectively activates different combinations of the plurality of ultrasound transducers to reduce the signal-to-noise ratio while allowing the ultrasound probe to locate the fetal heart beat and subsequently increase the signal-to-noise ratio during continuous heart rate monitoring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Lowell Smith, Mirsaid Seyed-Bolorforosh, Kai Thomenius, David Mills, Scott D. Cogan, Ashit Pandit, Srikanth Muthya
  • USE OF SUBSTITUTED OXINDOLE DERIVATIVES FOR THE TREATMENT AND PROPHYLAXIS OF PAIN
    Publication number: 20110059983
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of substituted oxindole derivatives of formula I as defined in the claims and description for the treatment or prophylaxis of pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicants: Abbott GmbH & Co. KG, Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Wilfried Braje, Marcel Van Gaalen, Anton Bespalov, Charles David Mills
  • PREBIOTIC OLIGOSACCHARIDES
    Publication number: 20100254949
    Abstract: The present invention provides galacto-oligosaccharide compositions that preferentially stimulate growth of specific Bifidobacterium species and subspecies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventors: Mariana Barboza, J. Bruce German, Carlito Lebrilla, David Mills, Samara Freeman, William Robert King