Patents by Inventor J. Lowe

J. Lowe 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).

  • TECHNIQUE FOR PROCESSING A SUBSTRATE
    Publication number: 20100197125
    Abstract: An improved technique for processing a substrate is disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the technique may be realized as a method for processing a substrate. The method may comprise ion implanting a substrate disposed downstream of the ion source with ions generated in an ion source; and disposing a first portion of a mask in front of the substrate to expose the first portion of the mask to the ions, the mask being supported by the first and second mask holders, the mask further comprising a second portion wound in the first mask holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: VARIAN SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT ASSOICTES, INC.
    Inventors: Russell J. Low, William Weaver, Nicholas P.T. Bateman, Atul Gupta
  • Flexible tube for cartridge filter
    Patent number: 7762403
    Abstract: Embolic protection filtering devices and methods of making and using the same. The present invention may include an embolic protection filtering device including a filter cartridge that is slidable over medical devices, for example, guidewires. The filter cartridge may have a filter coupled thereto and may have desirable flexibility and trackability characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Boston Scientific SciMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian J. Lowe, Alan D. Eskuri
  • MASK APPLIED TO A WORKPIECE
    Publication number: 20100184243
    Abstract: A method of fabricating a workpiece is disclosed. A material defining apertures is applied to a workpiece. A species is introduced to the workpiece through the apertures and the material is removed. For example, the material may be evaporated, may form a volatile product with a gas, or may dissolve when exposed to a solvent. The species may be introduced using, for example, ion implantation or gaseous diffusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: VARIAN SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Russell J. LOW, Julian G. Blake, Frank Sinclair
  • Upstream control elements of the proopiomelanocortin gene and their use
    Patent number: 7745604
    Abstract: The nucleic acid sequence of the POMC enhancer is disclosed herein. Sequences from the human, rat, rabbit, hamster, mouse, and cow POMC enhancer are disclosed. Hybrid transgenes, comprising a POMC transcriptional control element operably linked to a nucleic acid sequence encoding a marker are also enclosed. In addition, transgenic mice carrying a hybrid transgene including a POMC control element operably linked to a marker are disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Oregon Health & Science University
    Inventors: Malcolm J. Low, Marcelo Rubinstein, Flavio Silva Junqueira de Souza
  • Embolic protection filtering device that can be adapted to be advanced over a guidewire
    Patent number: 7740644
    Abstract: An improved embolic protection filtering device. In at least some embodiments, an embolic protection filtering device includes a filter wire assembly. The filter wire assembly may include an elongate shaft, a tubular member, and an embolic protection filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Mel R. Beulke, Anthony C. Vrba, Brian J. Lowe, Thomas E. Broome, Dennis A. Boismier
  • Nylon binding peptides and methods of use
    Patent number: 7709601
    Abstract: Combinatorially generated peptides are provided that have binding affinity for nylon (NY). The peptides may be used to deliver benefit agents to various NY surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Scott D. Cunningham, David J. Lowe, John P. O'Brien, Hong Wang, Antoinette E. Wilkins
  • Polytetrafluoroethylene binding peptides and methods of use
    Patent number: 7700716
    Abstract: Combinatorially generated peptides are provided that have binding affinity for Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). The peptides may be used to deliver benefit agents to various PTFE surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Scott D. Cunningham, David J. Lowe, John P. O'Brien, Hong Wang, Antoinette E. Wilkins
  • GAS ADSORPTION ON METAL-ORGANIC FRAMEWORKS
    Publication number: 20100069234
    Abstract: The present invention involves the use of certain metal organic frameworks that have been treated with water or another metal titrant in the storage of carbon dioxide. The capacity of these frameworks is significantly increased through this treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Inventors: Richard R. Willis, John J. Low, Syed A. Faheem, Annabelle I. Benin, Randall Q. Snurr, Ahmet Ozgur Yazaydin
  • High density hydrogen storage material
    Patent number: 7678362
    Abstract: A hydrogen storage material. The hydrogen storage material is a combination of LiBH4 with MHx, wherein greater than about 50% of M comprises Al.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignees: UOP LLC, Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Mark Wolverton, Gregory J. Lewis, John J. Low
  • Terminal structure of an ion implanter
    Patent number: 7675046
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a conductive structure and an insulated conductor disposed proximate an exterior portion of the conductive structure to modify an electric field about the conductive structure. The insulated conductor has an insulator with a dielectric strength greater than 75 kilovolts (kV)/inch disposed about a conductor. An ion implanter is also provided. The ion implanter includes an ion source configured to provide an ion beam, a terminal structure defining a cavity, the ion source at least partially disposed within the cavity, and an insulated conductor. The insulated conductor is disposed proximate an exterior portion of the terminal structure to modify an electric field about the terminal structure. The insulated conductor has an insulator with a dielectric strength greater than 75 kV/inch disposed about a conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc
    Inventors: Kasegn D. Tekletsadik, Russell J. Low
  • Monitoring Fastener Preload
    Publication number: 20100050778
    Abstract: The health of a structural joint clamped by fasteners is monitored by directly measuring the preload of the fasteners. The preload is measured by a transducer on the fastener and electronically transmitted to a monitoring station where the preload values may be analyzed to assess the health of the joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventors: Peter E. Herley, Bruce W. Blayden, Thomas J. Lowe
  • AIRCRAFT INTEGRATED SUPPORT SYSTEM (ISS)
    Publication number: 20100042283
    Abstract: An aircraft integrated support system (ISS) downloads Integrated Vehicle Health Management System (IVHMS) data from an aircraft, processes the downloaded data to infer a status of aircraft systems and displays maintenance information via an Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM). The ISS integrates a maintenance and support environment to bind the information flow among the various aircraft and logistics networks for a fully integrated systemic approach which optimizes aircraft operation, maintenance, and support through data collection and analysis to maximize aircraft readiness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Inventors: Edward T. Kell, Anthony J. Lowe, Sebastian H. Colbert
  • INTRAVASCULAR FILTER AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20100023049
    Abstract: A filter disposed at the distal end of an elongate guidewire. Catheters are provided for delivering the filter to, and retrieving the filter from, a treatment site. The catheters can be over-the-wire or single operator exchange. The catheters include a housing for receiving the filter therein. The housing has an atraumatic distal end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: John Daniel, Brian J. Lowe, Robert Cassell, Bradley F. Slaker, John E. Arnold, JR., Thomas E. Broome
  • Nose rider improvement for filter exchange and methods of use
    Patent number: 7651514
    Abstract: Systems and methods for transporting intravascular devices through a body lumen are disclosed. A filter system in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include a guide tip having a guidewire lumen adapted to receive a guidewire, an elongated wire operatively coupled to an embolic protection filter, and a filter delivery device including an elongated tubular member extending distally to a distal sheath, the elongated tubular member may include a first lumen adapted to receive the elongated wire, and a second lumen adapted to receive the guidewire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Amr Salahieh, Brian J. Lowe, Thomas E. Broome, Mel R. Beulke, Jackson Demond, Richard Renati
  • Polystyrene binding peptides and methods of use
    Patent number: 7632919
    Abstract: Combinatorially generated peptides are provided that have binding affinity for polystyrene (PS). The peptides may be used to deliver benefit agents to various PS surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Scott D. Cunningham, David J. Lowe, John P. O'Brien, Hong Wang, Antoinette E. Wilkins
  • Filling, identifying, validating, and servicing tip for fluid-ejection device
    Publication number: 20090295848
    Abstract: A tip to be placed on a fluid-ejection device is filled with fluid. The fluid may be introduced into a substantially hollow body of the tip at a first end of the body. The body of the tip has a second end at which a fluid-ejection mechanism is disposed to eject the fluid as controlled by the fluid-ejection device. The fluid may be introduced into the substantially hollow body of the tip through of the fluid-ejection mechanism disposed at the second end of the body of the tip. The tip may further be identified and/or serviced, and the tip and/or the fluid-ejection device may further be validated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2009
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventors: Blair Kent, James P. Axtell, Trudy Benjamin, David J. Lowe, Preston D. Seu
  • Intravascular filter and method
    Patent number: 7618433
    Abstract: A filter disposed at the distal end of an elongate guidewire. Catheters are provided for delivering the filter to, and retrieving the filter from, a treatment site. The catheters can be over-the-wire or single operator exchange. The catheters include a housing for receiving the filter therein. The housing has an atraumatic distal end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: John Daniel, Brian J. Lowe, Robert Cassell, Bradley F. Slaker, John E. Arnold, Jr., Thomas E. Broome
  • Flexible ion source
    Publication number: 20090242793
    Abstract: Liner elements to protect the ion source housing and also increase the power efficiency of the ion source are disclosed. Two liner elements, preferably constructed from tungsten, are inserted into the ion source chamber, one placed against each of the two sidewalls. These inserts are electrically biased so as to induce an electrical field that is perpendicular to the applied magnetic field. Such an arrangement has been unexpectedly found to increase the life of not only the ion chamber housing, but also the indirectly heated cathode (IHC) and the repeller. In addition, the use of these biased liner elements also improved the power efficiency of the ion source; allowing more ions to be generated at a given power level, or an equal number of ions to be generated at a lower power level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventors: Russell J. Low, Jay T. Scheuer, Alexander S. Perel, Craig R. Chaney, Neil J. Bassom
  • Trimless forged products and method
    Patent number: 7588834
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing an irregularly shaped forging includes heating a billet to a predetermined temperature, placing the heated billet within the cavity of a die, advancing a punch into the cavity to begin to disperse the material into a plurality of radially extending extremities of the cavity and continuing to advance the punch into the die to force a portion of the material to enter predetermined clearance zones between the punch and the die to form an irregularly shaped forging having a plurality of axially extending flash portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: Jason J. Lowe
  • PARTICLE TRAP
    Publication number: 20090147435
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for trapping particles in a housing is disclosed. A high voltage terminal/structure is situated within a housing. A conductive material, having a plurality of holes, such as a mesh, is disposed a distance away from an interior surface of the housing, such as the floor of the housing, forming a particle trap. The conductive mesh is biased so that the electrical field within the trap is either non-existent or pushing toward the floor, so as to retain particles within the trap. Additionally, a particle mover, such as a fan or mechanical vibration device, can be used to urge particles into the openings in the mesh. Furthermore, a conditioning phase may be used prior to operating the high voltage terminal, whereby a voltage is applied to the conductive mesh so as to attract particles toward the particle trap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: Stephen E. Krause, Russell J. Low, Kasegn D. Tekletsadik