Patents by Inventor Howard A. Harris
Howard A. Harris 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).
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Patent number: 11661591Abstract: This disclosure provides microbes engineered to detect virulent and spore states of pathogens and release an appropriate therapeutic response accordingly and compositions and methods of use of the same.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2020Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLCInventors: Mimi-Cho Yung, Matthew A. Coleman, Patrik D'haeseleer, Howard Harris, Yongqin Jiao, Kenneth W. Overton, Dan Mcfarland Park, Brent W. Segelke, Sergio E. Wong
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Publication number: 20210095267Abstract: This disclosure provides microbes engineered to detect virulent and spore states of pathogens and release an appropriate therapeutic response accordingly and compositions and methods of use of the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2020Publication date: April 1, 2021Inventors: Mimi-Cho Yung, Matthew A. Coleman, Patrik D'haeseleer, Howard Harris, Yongqin Jiao, Kenneth W. Overton, Dan Mcfarland Park, Brent W. Segelke, Sergio E. Wong
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Patent number: 10808232Abstract: This disclosure provides microbes engineered to detect virulent and spore states of pathogens and release an appropriate therapeutic response accordingly and compositions and methods of use of the same.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2017Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLCInventors: Mimi-Cho Yung, Matthew A. Coleman, Patrik D'haeseleer, Howard Harris, Yongqin Jiao, Kenneth W. Overton, Dan Mcfarland Park, Brent W. Segelke, Sergio E. Wong
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Patent number: 10552659Abstract: The disclosed invention pertains to latent fingerprint development, in general, on absorbent surfaces, and more specifically, to make visible latent finger print images of friction ridge material on porous surfaces thereby facilitating comparison of evidence with known finger print images. The preferred embodiment utilizes a contact dry ninhydrin treatment of porous surfaces which are heated by external electromagnetic radiation, such as that obtained from an ordinary microwave oven, to elicit fingerprint images visible without the need for organic solvents or alternate light sources.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2017Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Inventor: Howard A. Harris
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Publication number: 20180236012Abstract: This disclosure provides microbes engineered to detect virulent and spore states of pathogens and release an appropriate therapeutic response accordingly and compositions and methods of use of the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2017Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Mimi-Cho Yung, Matthew A. Coleman, Patrik D'haeseleer, Howard Harris, Yongqin Jiao, Kenneth W. Overton, Dan Mcfarland Park, Brent W. Segelke, Sergio E. Wong
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Publication number: 20180039813Abstract: The disclosed invention pertains to latent fingerprint development, in general, on absorbent surfaces, and more specifically, to make visible latent finger print images of friction ridge material on porous surfaces thereby facilitating comparison of evidence with known finger print images. The preferred embodiment utilizes a contact dry ninhydrin treatment of porous surfaces which are heated by external electromagnetic radiation, such as that obtained from an ordinary microwave oven, to elicit fingerprint images visible without the need for organic solvents or alternate light sources.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventor: Howard A. Harris
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Patent number: 9753295Abstract: The disclosure provides apparatus and methods of manufacture pertaining to a layered artwork that provides the illusion of depth, or three-dimensional volume, and that shifts in color and spatial relationships as a viewer moves in relation to the artwork or as the light cast upon the artwork changes in intensity, angle, and/or color. The layered artwork may include a base image reproduced on a rigid substrate and at least one top image reproduced on one or more translucent substrates. The translucent substrates may be suspended above the rigid substrate such that a viewer sees both the base and top images when viewing the artwork. Other embodiments are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2016Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Inventor: Howard Harris
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Publication number: 20170038599Abstract: The disclosure provides apparatus and methods of manufacture pertaining to a layered artwork that provides the illusion of depth, or three-dimensional volume, and that shifts in color and spatial relationships as a viewer moves in relation to the artwork or as the light cast upon the artwork changes in intensity, angle, and/or color. The layered artwork may include a base image reproduced on a rigid substrate and at least one top image reproduced on one or more translucent substrates. The translucent substrates may be suspended above the rigid substrate such that a viewer sees both the base and top images when viewing the artwork. Other embodiments are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2016Publication date: February 9, 2017Inventor: Howard Harris
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Publication number: 20160097934Abstract: The disclosure provides apparatus and methods of manufacture pertaining to a layered artwork that provides the illusion of depth, or three-dimensional volume, and that shifts in color and spatial relationships as a viewer moves in relation to the artwork or as the light cast upon the artwork changes in intensity, angle, and/or color. The layered artwork may include a base image reproduced on a rigid substrate and at least one top image reproduced on one or more translucent substrates. The translucent substrates may be suspended above the rigid substrate such that a viewer sees both the base and top images when viewing the artwork. Other embodiments are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2015Publication date: April 7, 2016Inventor: Howard Harris
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Publication number: 20100154772Abstract: A fluid-charged heating device comprising a cylindrical housing in fluid communication with a housing extension; a cylindrical rotor disposed centrally and mounted for rotation in said cylindrical housing in spaced relation to provide an annular passage for heat transfer fluid to recirculate between the cylindrical housing and the housing extension. The rotor has a surface with a continuous helical groove along the longitudinal axis of the rotor and rotation of the helically grooved rotor causes fluid shearing, heat-generating cavitation, and recirculation of the heat transfer fluid between the housing and the housing extension.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2009Publication date: June 24, 2010Inventors: Howard Harris, Jane Harry
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Patent number: 7620656Abstract: Methods and systems provide a tool for assisting media players in rendering visualizations and synchronizing those visualizations with audio samples. In one embodiment, visualizations are synchronized with an audio stream using a technique that builds and maintains various data structures. Each data structure can maintain data that is associated with a particular pre-processed audio sample. The maintained data can include a timestamp that is associated with a time when the audio sample is to be rendered. The maintained data can also include various characteristic data that is associated with the audio stream. When a particular audio sample is being rendered, its timestamp is used to locate a data structure having characteristic data. The characteristic data is then used in a visualization rendering process to render a visualization.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2005Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Tedd Dideriksen, Chris Feller, Geoffrey Howard Harris, Michael J. Novak, Kipley J. Olson
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Patent number: 7599961Abstract: Methods and systems are described that assist media players in rendering visualizations and synchronizing those visualizations with audio samples. In one embodiment, visualizations are synchronized with an audio stream using a technique that builds and maintains various data structures. Each data structure can maintain data that is associated with a particular pre-processed audio sample. The maintained data can include a timestamp that is associated with a time when the audio sample is to be rendered. The maintained data can also include various characteristic data that is associated with the audio stream. When a particular audio sample is being rendered, its timestamp is used to locate a data structure having characteristic data. The characteristic data is then used in a visualization rendering process to render a visualization.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2004Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Tedd Dideriksen, Chris Feller, Geoffrey Howard Harris, Michael J. Novak, Kipley J. Olson
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Patent number: 7596582Abstract: Methods and systems assist media players in rendering visualizations and synchronizing the visualizations with audio samples. In one example, a system includes one or more audio sources configured to provide audio samples that are to be rendered by a media player. An audio sample pre-processor is communicatively linked with the one or more audio sources and is configured to receive and to pre-process audio samples before the samples are rendered. The pre-processing provides characterizing data associated with each sample and derived from the audio samples. One or more effects are configured to receive the characterizing data and use the characterizing data to render the visualization that is synchronized with an audio sample that is being rendered by the media player.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2005Date of Patent: September 29, 2009Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Tedd Dideriksen, Chris Feller, Geoffrey Howard Harris, Michael J. Novak, Kipley J. Olson
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Publication number: 20040267812Abstract: A system and method for enabling integration of multiple media providers with a media player is described. This system and method enables multiple media providers to customize a media player to allow access, enable use, and control use of its media through the media player.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2003Publication date: December 30, 2004Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: Geoffrey Howard Harris, Patrick John Sweeney, Kipley John Olson
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Patent number: 6577817Abstract: A pressureless electric water heater for domestic use having a cylindrical double-walled tank for holding a quantity of a heat transfer liquid such as water. Cold water enters a copper coil immersed in the heat transfer liquid. The heat transfer liquid is heated by an electric heating element that extends down a double-walled top. The inner walls and the outer walls of the tank and the upper and lower walls of the top may be spaced apart using any convenient spacing distance, in order to accommodate an amount of thermal insulation, such as fiberglass, foam, cellulose or cardboard, preferably includes open air spaces between the linings of insulation or between a lining of insulation and a wall or surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2001Date of Patent: June 10, 2003Assignee: Howard Harris BuilderInventor: Howard Harris
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Publication number: 20030007790Abstract: A pressureless electric water heater for domestic use having a cylindrical double-walled tank for holding a quantity of a heat transfer liquid such as water. Cold water enters a copper coil immersed in the heat transfer liquid. The heat transfer liquid is heated by an electric heating element that extends down a double-walled top. The inner walls and the outer walls of the tank and the upper and lower walls of the top may be spaced apart using any convenient spacing distance, in order to accommodate an amount of thermal insulation, such as fiberglass, foam, cellulose or cardboard, preferably includes open air spaces between the linings of insulation or between a lining of insulation and a wall or surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2001Publication date: January 9, 2003Inventor: Howard Harris
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Patent number: 6198879Abstract: A pressureless electric water heater for domestic use has a cylindrical double-walled tank for holding a quantity of a heat transfer liquid such as water. Cold water enters a copper coil immersed in the heat transfer liquid. The heat transfer liquid is heated by an electric heating element that extends down from a hinged tank top. Cold water flowing through the immersed coil is heated by the heat transfer liquid and exits the coil as hot water. The hinged top allows easy access to the interior of the tank and to the heating element, further easing access and replacement thereof. Sedimentation in the tank is minimized because the tank water is rarely replaced. Sedimentation in the coil is reduced because pressurized water flows through the coil when hot water is required and continuously cleanses the tubing. A sensor block is used to activate the heating element whenever water is introduced into the coils. An automatic fill valve maintains the tank level.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 1999Date of Patent: March 6, 2001Assignee: Howard Harris Builders, Inc.Inventor: Howard Harris
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Patent number: 6173118Abstract: A pressureless electric water heater for domestic use has a cylindrical double-walled tank for holding a quantity of a heat transfer liquid such as water. Cold water enters a copper coil immersed in the heat transfer liquid. The heat transfer liquid is heated by an electric heating element which extends down from a hinged tank top. Cold water flowing through the immersed coil is heated by the heat transfer liquid and exits the coil as hot water. The hinged top allows easy access to the interior of the tank and to the heating element, further easing access and replacement thereof. Sedimentation in the tank is minimized because the tank water is rarely replaced. Sedimentation in the coil is reduced because pressurized water flows through the coil when hot water is required and continuously cleanses the tubing. A sensor block is used to activate the heating element whenever water is introduced into the coils. An automatic fill valve maintains the tank level.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 1999Date of Patent: January 9, 2001Assignee: Howard Harris Building Inc.Inventor: Howard Harris
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Patent number: 5838879Abstract: A pressureless electric water heater for domestic use has a cylindrical double-walled tank for holding a quantity of a heat transfer liquid such as water. Cold water enters a copper coil immersed in the heat transfer liquid. The heat transfer liquid is heated by an electric heating element which extends down from a hinged tank top. Cold water flowing through the immersed coil is heated by the heat transfer liquid and exits the coil as hot water. The hinged top allows easy access to the interior of the tank and to the heating element, further easing access and replacement thereof. Sedimentation in the tank is minimized because the tank water is rarely replaced. Sedimentation in the coil is reduced because pressurized water flows through the coil when hot water is required and continuously cleanses the tubing.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 1995Date of Patent: November 17, 1998Assignee: Howard Harris Builders, Inc.Inventor: Howard Harris
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Patent number: 4118385Abstract: Azourethane and urea compounds corresponding to the formula ##STR1## WHEREIN R is an aliphatic hydrocarbyl radical, B is oxygen or -NH- and Ar is an arylene radical, are highly efficacious grease thickening agents.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 1977Date of Patent: October 3, 1978Assignee: Shell Oil CompanyInventor: Howard A. Harris