Patents by Inventor Dennis Allen

Dennis Allen 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).

  • WATER-SOLUBLE POUCH
    Publication number: 20100192986
    Abstract: A detergent multi-compartment pouch having a plurality of water-soluble films forming a plurality of compartments the pouch comprising two side-by-side compartments superposed onto another compartment wherein at least two different compartments contain two different compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2009
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventors: Anju Deepali Massey Brooker, Frank William DeNome, Dennis Allen Beckholt
  • Process for making functionalized films for cleaning products
    Patent number: 7727946
    Abstract: Process for making a functionalized substrate in the form of a water-soluble film carrying a coating of a functional composition, the process comprising applying to at least one side of the film an aqueous solution comprising one or more functional materials to form the coating wherein the coating is formed from a plurality of layers in a stepwise manner and/or the aqueous solution comprises a film insolubilizer agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Vincenzo Catalfamo, Frank William Denome, Dennis Allen Beckholt, Yousef Georges Aouad, James Michael Archbold
  • Photovoltaic silicon solar cells
    Publication number: 20100108138
    Abstract: A photovoltaic semiconductor solar cell with a backside semiconductor-oxide-nitride-oxide nonvolatile charge storage structure (referred to as a “PHONOS solar cell”) is disclosed. The PHONOS solar cell includes a semiconductor surface region, a semiconductor bulk region, and a backside structure that includes the SONO nonvolatile charge storage structure and a backside contact. The backside SONO nonvolatile charge storage structure greatly improves solar cell efficiency gains by eliminating “backside” losses, i.e., losses due to the recombination of photo-generated minority charge carriers created by the incident sunlight. The PHONOS solar cell is a highly efficient, ultra-thin, semiconductor solar cell that can be manufactured at low cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: Northrop Grumman Information Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Terence Smith, Patrick Bruckner Shea, Dennis Allen Adams, Marvin Hart White
  • Water-Soluble Film
    Publication number: 20100105821
    Abstract: A film-forming composition made from a mixture of PVOH, chitosan, an alkali metal or ammonium bisulfite or metabi sulfite, and optional ingredients such as plasticizers, antioxidants, UV stabilizers, surfactants, crosslinking agents, lubricants, and extenders, is disclosed. Also disclosed are a method of making a film from the composition, a resulting film, and a packet made from the film and containing a cleaning composition such as a rinse additive. The composition can be formulated to yield an article such as a film which is soluble only below a predetermined pH threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2007
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: MONOSOL, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew P. Verrall, Solomon E. Brown, Dennis Allen Beckholt
  • RAPID FILM BONDING USING PATTERN PRINTED ADHESIVE
    Publication number: 20090221408
    Abstract: Various processes for the creation of a film to film bond using printed patterns of adhesive traces. In some implementations of the process, control of the process including control of the temperature of the adhesive and film to a temperature approaching the heat distortion temperature for the film will vary the strength of the bond from a frangible bond to a bond the tears the film, (a film-tearing bond). Some implementations of the process may be used to produce bonded films at web speed rates that are significantly higher than commercial rates for heat seal processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2007
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Inventors: Dennis Allen Cope, Thomas Charles Brough
  • Electrohydraulic forming tool
    Patent number: 7516634
    Abstract: An electrohydraulic forming (EHF) tool having a pair of electrodes that can be used to generate a shockwave to facilitate forming a sheet metal blank against a forming die. The electrodes may be adjusted during the course of operation. This may be useful should continued use cause their efficiency to drop below a desired threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Sergey Fedorovich Golovashchenko, Alan John Gillard, Dennis Allen Cedar, Andrey M. Ilinich
  • Bleaching product comprising a water-soluble film coated with bleaching agents
    Patent number: 7517847
    Abstract: Bleaching product in the form of a coated substrate comprising a water-soluble film and a coating comprising a bleaching agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Vincenzo Catalfamo, Frank William Denome, Dennis Allen Beckholt, Yousef Georges Aouad, James Michael Archbold
  • DISHWASHER APPARATUS INCLUDING SOUND ABSORBING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20080128005
    Abstract: A dishwasher apparatus includes a cover member and a sound absorbing device. The sound absorbing device comprises a sound absorbing element attached to the cover member and a motor guard attached to the sound absorbing element. A portion of the motor guard is positioned between a portion of the motor and a portion of the sound absorbing element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Applicant: Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Joseph Haeberle, Dennis Allen Poyner
  • Method of stimulating hair growth using benzopyrans
    Patent number: 7306789
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of stimulating hair growth by administering particular benzopyran compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company, LLC
    Inventors: Niall Stephen Doherty, Dennis Allen Smith
  • Pouch manufacture and uses
    Publication number: 20070241022
    Abstract: A process for making a multi-compartment water-soluble pouch having at least three compartments and wherein at least one of the compartments contains a composition in liquid form, the process comprising the steps of: a) providing a mould with at least two recesses; b) drawing a first film into the mould to form at least two open compartments in the at least two recesses; c) filling the open compartments; d) pin-pricking the first film to create a pin-hole; e) drawing a second film over the open compartments to close those compartments and to form a new open compartment, wherein the second film directly covers the pin-hole; f) filling the open compartment formed from the second film; and g) placing a closure film over the new filled open compartment to close it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2007
    Publication date: October 18, 2007
    Inventors: Frank William Denome, Dennis Allen Beckholt
  • Detergent pouch
    Patent number: 7259134
    Abstract: Single or multi-compartment detergent pouch having walls composed of a water-soluble or dispersible water-containing polymer film, the pouch having at least one compartment containing a liquid composition and preferably at least one compartment containing a hygroscopic powder composition characterised in that the liquid composition comprises a moisture regulator system such that at equilibrium at 40% relative humidity and 21.1° C. (70° F.) the amount of water in the film is within about 30%, preferably within about 10% of that of the native film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Dennis Allen Beckholt, Liben Hailu
  • Irrigation control system and method
    Publication number: 20070023650
    Abstract: An irrigation control system comprises a probe insertable into an area to be irrigated, the probe configured to generate a signal in response to an electrolytic response in the area. The system also comprises a valve activatable to provide a water supply to the area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Inventor: Dennis Allen
  • Methods and personal protection devices for repelling insects
    Patent number: 7168630
    Abstract: Methods and devices for repelling insects are disclosed. The methods and devices provide personal protection from insect bites and insect landings, particularly mosquito bites. The methods and devices employ insect repellents such as pyrethroids at low (parts per billion) levels. The methods and devices effectively minimize the number of mosquitoes landing on a subject properly using the devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Marcia Mary Ketcha, Pedro Antonio Rodriguez, Todd Laurence Underiner, Lowen Robert Morrison, Dennis Allen Beckholt, Robert Stanley Dirksing, David Burton Moore, Kendal William Kerr, James Douglas Still, Peter Blenkiron, Fernando Benvegnu, John Patrick Herlinger, Charles Winston Saunders, Andrew Wilson
  • Methods and personal protection devices for repelling insects
    Patent number: 7152809
    Abstract: Methods and devices for repelling insects are disclosed. The methods and devices provide personal protection from insect bites and insect landings, particularly mosquito bites. The methods and devices employ insect repellents such as pyrethroids at low (parts per billion) levels. The methods and devices effectively minimize the number of mosquitoes landing on a subject properly using the devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Marcia Mary Ketcha, Pedro Antonio Rodriguez, Todd Laurence Underiner, Lowen Robert Morrison, Dennis Allen Beckholt, Robert Stanley Dirksing, David Burton Moore, Kendal William Kerr, James Douglas Still, Peter Blenkiron, Fernando Benvegnu, John Patrick Herlinger, Charles Winston Saunders, Andrew Wilson
  • Method, system, and program for optimizing database query execution
    Patent number: 7146365
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method, system, and program for database query execution. A range of data pages is assigned to each of multiple parallel tasks. For each of the multiple parallel tasks, the range of data pages is mapped to one or more physical partitions, and a data partitioned secondary index partition associated with each of the one or more physical partitions is identified. Each of the multiple parallel tasks is executed to process the database query against the assigned range of data pages using the one or more data partitioned secondary index partitions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Terry Dennis Allen, Paramesh S. Desai, Akira Shibamiya, Hong Sang Tie, Annie S. Tsang
  • Method and system for improving response time for database query execution
    Patent number: 7146360
    Abstract: Aspects for improving response time for database query execution are described. The aspects include comparing an estimate of sort pages needed for a database query against at least one threshold. A determination of whether to perform a parallel sort for the database query based on the comparison occurs, wherein response time improvement by the parallel sort is balanced against resource overhead of the parallel sort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Terry Dennis Allen, Hsiuying Cheng, Fen-Ling Lin, Akira Shibamiya, Annie S. Tsang
  • Methods of bonding materials, especially materials used in absorbent articles
    Patent number: 7056404
    Abstract: Methods of and apparatus for bonding and/or embossing of materials, especially materials used in the manufacture of hygienic articles, including, but not limited, to absorbent articles such as feminine hygiene articles, disposable diapers, incontinence devices, wipes, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Ronald Ray McFall, Dennis Allen DeHaan
  • Pouch with cleaning composition
    Patent number: D565243
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Frank William Denome, Dennis Allen Beckholt
  • Indicia for laundry treatment product
    Patent number: D599057
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Dennis Allen Beckholt, Susan Marie Seum, Frank Emile Louis Triest
  • Indicia for laundry treatment product
    Patent number: D618393
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Dennis Allen Beckholt, Susan Marie Seum, Frank Emile Louis Triest