Patents by Inventor Francis A. Peters

Francis A. Peters 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: 20240091182
    Abstract: Detailed herein are formulation(s) for alleviating symptoms of autism spectrum disorder as well as other indications. In at least one embodiment, there is described a low dose, sustained release formulation comprising alpha-methyl-L-tyrosine (AMT or AMPT). Such a low dose, sustained release formulation provides a less regimented treatment regimen as well as minimizes potential adverse side effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventor: Francis Peter Halas
  • Publication number: 20230337643
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a chimeric non-human animal comprising human hepatocytes, methods for preparing the chimeric non-human animal comprising human hepatocytes and methods of utilizing the chimeric non-human animal comprising human hepatocytes to screening and identifying metabolites for any type of drugs, typically small molecule drugs, which might affect human liver functions and any other bodily function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Applicant: Baylor College of Medicine
    Inventors: Karl-Dimiter BISSIG, Maria DE LAS MERCEDES BARZI DIEGUEZ, Francis Peter PANKOWICZ
  • Patent number: 10472605
    Abstract: A serum-free medium for the growth of mesenchymal stem cells comprises FGF, TGF-? and lipoprotein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: National University of Ireland, Galway
    Inventors: Francis Peter Barry, Emma Jane Mooney, Josephine Mary Murphy, Georgina Margaret Shaw, Sean Patrick Gaynard
  • Patent number: 9921950
    Abstract: A method captures diagnostic trace information in a computer system having a plurality of software images. Information is received that is associated with a first failure in a first one of the plurality of software images. The received information is distributed to others of the plurality of software images. Further information is captured that is associated with a second failure in another one of the plurality of software images. The information associated with a first failure in a first one of said plurality of software images is combined with the information associated with a second failure in another of said plurality of software images, and the combined information is analyzed in order to determine a cause of the first failure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Richard Nigel Chamberlain, Howard J. Hellyer, Matthew Francis Peters, Adam John Pilkington
  • Patent number: 9852051
    Abstract: A computer system and computer program captures diagnostic trace information in a computer system having a plurality of software images. Information is received that is associated with a first failure in a first one of the plurality of software images. The received information is distributed to others of the plurality of software images. Further information is captured that is associated with a second failure in another one of the plurality of software images. The information associated with a first failure in a first one of said plurality of software images is combined with the information associated with a second failure in another of said plurality of software images, and the combined information is analyzed in order to determine a cause of the first failure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Richard Nigel Chamberlain, Howard J. Hellyer, Matthew Francis Peters, Adam John Pilkington
  • Patent number: 9656863
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are described for supplying municipal solid waste (MSW), and/or other types of solid waste comprising both organic waste material and inorganic waste material, into a plasma gasifier reactor (PGR) in which the solid waste is to be processed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Donald Anderson, Francis Peter Petrocelli, Frank Stephen Winger
  • Publication number: 20170044489
    Abstract: A serum-free medium for the growth of mesenchymal stem cells comprises FGF, TGF-? and lipoprotein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2015
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Applicant: National University of Ireland, Galway
    Inventors: Francis Peter BARRY, Emma Jane MOONEY, Josephine Mary MURPHY, Georgina Margaret SHAW, Sean Patrick GAYNARD
  • Publication number: 20170044497
    Abstract: A population of human stem cells is, or is selected to be, positive for CD271 and acetylated tubulin. Cells are isolated by a method comprising isolation of a cell from a mixed population of cells based on expression of cell surface markers, wherein the markers are CD271 and acetylated tubulin. The isolated cells may be used in therapy for example by producing tissues such as bone, cartilage or tendon, or in pharmaceutical compositions comprising isolated cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Applicant: National University of Ireland, Galway
    Inventors: Francis Peter BARRY, Aline Myriam MORRISON
  • Patent number: 9436590
    Abstract: A computer system and computer program captures diagnostic trace information in a computer system having a plurality of software images. Information is received that is associated with a first failure in a first one of the plurality of software images. The received information is distributed to others of the plurality of software images. Further information is captured that is associated with a second failure in another one of the plurality of software images. The information associated with a first failure in a first one of said plurality of software images is combined with the information associated with a second failure in another of said plurality of software images, and the combined information is analyzed in order to determine a cause of the first failure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Richard Nigel Chamberlain, Howard J. Hellyer, Matthew Francis Peters, Adam John Pilkington
  • Patent number: 9424170
    Abstract: A method captures diagnostic trace information in a computer system having a plurality of software images. Information is received that is associated with a first failure in a first one of the plurality of software images. The received information is distributed to others of the plurality of software images. Further information is captured that is associated with a second failure in another one of the plurality of software images. The information associated with a first failure in a first one of said plurality of software images is combined with the information associated with a second failure in another of said plurality of software images, and the combined information is analyzed in order to determine a cause of the first failure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Richard Nigel Chamberlain, Howard J. Hellyer, Matthew Francis Peters, Adam John Pilkington
  • Publication number: 20160203037
    Abstract: A computer system and computer program captures diagnostic trace information in a computer system having a plurality of software images. Information is received that is associated with a first failure in a first one of the plurality of software images. The received information is distributed to others of the plurality of software images. Further information is captured that is associated with a second failure in another one of the plurality of software images. The information associated with a first failure in a first one of said plurality of software images is combined with the information associated with a second failure in another of said plurality of software images, and the combined information is analyzed in order to determine a cause of the first failure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Richard Nigel Chamberlain, Howard J. Hellyer, Matthew Francis Peters, Adam John Pilkington
  • Publication number: 20160196177
    Abstract: A method captures diagnostic trace information in a computer system having a plurality of software images. Information is received that is associated with a first failure in a first one of the plurality of software images. The received information is distributed to others of the plurality of software images. Further information is captured that is associated with a second failure in another one of the plurality of software images. The information associated with a first failure in a first one of said plurality of software images is combined with the information associated with a second failure in another of said plurality of software images, and the combined information is analyzed in order to determine a cause of the first failure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Richard Nigel Chamberlain, Howard J. Hellyer, Matthew Francis Peters, Adam John Pilkington
  • Patent number: 9144936
    Abstract: A linear actuator includes a plastic housing having an integral flange for mounting the actuator. A stator assembly, having windings, is disposed in the plastic housing. A rotor assembly, having a permanent magnet, is mounted for rotation with respect to the stator assembly such that when the windings are energized, a magnetic field is generated to cause rotation of the rotor assembly. A shaft is restricted from rotation and is associated with the rotor assembly such that rotation of the rotor assembly causes linear movement of the shaft. Connector structure houses leads for powering the windings. The plastic housing has an annular end that captures an annular surface of the connector structure to couple the plastic housing to the connector structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Andrew Weldon, Allen Tamman, David Rene Forgeron, Calvin Wang, Francis Peter Vink
  • Patent number: 9067165
    Abstract: Sulfur dioxide (SO2) is removed from a carbon dioxide feed gas by maintaining the feed gas at elevated pressure(s) in the presence of oxygen (O2), water and NOx for a period of time sufficient to convert SO2 to sulfuric acid and NOx to nitric acid and produce SO2-depleted, NOx-lean carbon dioxide gas. The invention resides in separating the sulfuric and nitric acids from said SO2-depleted, NOx-lean carbon dioxide gas, and then neutralizing the acids by reaction with an alkaline sorbent in an acid/sorbent reactor system to produce sorbent-derive sulfate. The method has particular application in the removal of SO2 and NOx from flue gas produced by oxyfuel combustion of a carbonaceous fuel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: Vincent White, Kevin Boyle Fogash, Francis Peter Petrocelli
  • Publication number: 20140372808
    Abstract: A method captures diagnostic trace information in a computer system having a plurality of software images. Information is received that is associated with a first failure in a first one of the plurality of software images. The received information is distributed to others of the plurality of software images. Further information is captured that is associated with a second failure in another one of the plurality of software images. The information associated with a first failure in a first one of said plurality of software images is combined with the information associated with a second failure in another of said plurality of software images, and the combined information is analyzed in order to determine a cause of the first failure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: Richard Nigel Chamberlain, Howard J. Hellyer, Matthew Francis Peters, Adam John Pilkington
  • Publication number: 20140175335
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are described for supplying municipal solid waste (MSW), and/or other types of solid waste comprising both organic waste material and inorganic waste material, into a plasma gasifier reactor (PGR) in which the solid waste is to be processed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Alan Donald Anderson, Francis Peter Petrocelli, Frank Stephen Winger
  • Publication number: 20140047280
    Abstract: A method, computer system, and computer program captures diagnostic trace information in a computer system having a plurality of software images. Information is received that is associated with a first failure in a first one of the plurality of software images. The received information is distributed to others of the plurality of software images. Further information is captured that is associated with a second failure in another one of the plurality of software images. The information associated with a first failure in a first one of said plurality of software images is combined with the information associated with a second failure in another of said plurality of software images, and the combined information is analyzed in order to determine a cause of the first failure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Inventors: Richard Nigel Chamberlain, Howard J. Hellyer, Matthew Francis Peters, Adam John Pilkington
  • Patent number: 8614799
    Abstract: A method of paged memory management for a software process executing in a memory of a computer system, the software process having a first operating mode and a second operating mode, and the software process having associated memory page use information for determining a set of pages to be maintained in the memory. The method comprises recording the memory page use information to a data store as first operating mode memory page use information in response to a determination that the software process leaves the first operating mode, and retrieving the first operating mode memory page use information in response to a determination that the software process enters the first operating mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Gordon Douglas Hutchison, Matthew Francis Peters, Emma Louise Shepherd
  • Publication number: 20130104842
    Abstract: A linear actuator (10) includes a plastic housing (12) having an integral flange (14) for mounting the actuator. A stator assembly (16), having windings (18), is disposed in the plastic housing. A rotor assembly (20), having a permanent magnet (22), is mounted for rotation with respect to the stator assembly such that when the windings are energized, a magnetic field is generated to cause rotation of the rotor assembly. A shaft (32) is restricted from rotation and is associated with the rotor assembly such that rotation of the rotor assembly causes linear movement of the shaft. Connector structure (46) houses leads for powering the windings. The plastic housing has an annular end (48) that captures an annular surface (50) of the connector structure to couple the plastic housing to the connector structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Craig Andrew Weldon, Calvin Wang, Allen Tamman, David Rene Forgeron, Francis Peter Vink
  • Patent number: 8282901
    Abstract: Sulfur dioxide (SO2) may be removed from carbon dioxide feed gas by contacting the carbon dioxide at an elevated temperature and an elevated pressure with a catalyst for oxidizing SO2, in the presence of oxygen (O2) to convert SO2 to sulfur trioxide (SO3); contacting SO3 in the resultant SO3-enriched carbon dioxide gas with water to produce sulfuric acid and SO2-depleted carbon dioxide gas; and separating the sulfuric acid from the SO2-depleted carbon dioxide gas. If present, NOx is also removed from the carbon dioxide feed gas as nitric acid to produce SO2-depleted, NOx-lean carbon dioxide gas. The method has particular application in the removal of SO2 and NOx from flue gas produced by oxyfuel combustion of a hydrocarbon fuel or carbonaceous fuel, within or downstream of the CO2 compression train of a CO2 recovery and purification system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: Francis Peter Petrocelli, Kevin Boyle Fogash, Vincent White