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).

  • HIGH TEMPERATURE DRYER SEALS AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20160187062
    Abstract: Fire retardant dryer seals and related methods are provided herein. A fire retardant dryer seal can include a first base substrate having a first end and a second end. At least a portion of the first base substrate can include a low-melt polymer with the first base substrate forming contact surfaces of the dryer seal for contacting portions of a dryer when installed in the dryer. The first end and the second end of the first base substrate can be secured together so that the first base substrate forms at least a portion of an annular shape. The fire retardant dryer seal can also include a heat resistant coating disposed on the dryer seal that does not comprise the contact surfaces of the first base substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventor: Vernon J. Lowe
  • GAS TURBINE ENGINE COMBUSTOR BULKHEAD ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20160169516
    Abstract: A bulkhead assembly for a combustor of a gas turbine engine includes a bulkhead support shell with a multiple of swirler openings. Each of the multiple of swirler openings is surrounded by a first multiple of cooling impingement passages that define an angle ? with respect to a hot side of the bulkhead support shell and a second multiple of cooling impingement passages that define an angle ? with respect to the hot side of the bulkhead support shell. The angle ? is different than the angle ?.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kevin J. Low, Nurhak Erbas-Sen
  • Imaging of Meningiomas Using Phenylbenzothiazole, Stilbene, or Biphenylalkyne Derivatives
    Publication number: 20160144060
    Abstract: Methods for detecting or ruling out a meningioma in a patient using a phenylbenzothiazole derivative or a stilbene derivative or a biphenylalkyne derivative, and a medical imaging technique such as positron emission tomography/computed tomography are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2015
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: Geoffrey B. Johnson, Val J. Lowe, Mark A. Nathan, Joseph E. Parisi
  • System and Method for Authentication and Tamper Detection Using Nucleic Acid Taggants
    Publication number: 20160108472
    Abstract: A method for authenticating an item of interest. A nucleic acid tag comprised of a nucleotide-support platform attached to a first nucleic acid molecule is added to the item of interest, where information about the item of interest is contained within the first nucleic acid molecule. A portion of an item is sampled for the presence of the nucleic acid tag, where the item is potentially the item of interest. The presence of the nucleic acid tag is detected in the sample, where the presence of the first nucleic acid tag authenticates the item as the item of interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Applicant: SRC, Inc.
    Inventors: Mary F. Swartz, Garrett D. Liddil, Adam J. Lowe
  • Detection of chemical and biological agents using oligonucleotide aptamers
    Patent number: 9310357
    Abstract: Methods and systems for detecting chemical and biological agents using oligonucleotide aptamers. A sensor includes a detection complex between an aptamer that has a binding domain for the chemical or biological agent, and a first oligonucleotide with a sequence complementary to a region of the aptamer. In the absence of the agent, the aptamer and the first oligonucleotide form an intermediate combination. In the presence of the agent, the intermediate combination dissociates. The sensor further includes a second oligonucleotide with a sequence that interacts with a region of the first oligonucleotide to form a duplex structure only when the first oligonucleotide is dissociated from the aptamer. When the duplex structure is formed, it can interact with a reporter molecule which in turn initiates a signal reporting detection of the chemical or biological agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: SRC, INC.
    Inventor: Adam J. Lowe
  • Nut, washer and fastener head for electromagnetic effect protection
    Patent number: 9291187
    Abstract: A fastener system for composite structure providing electromagnetic energy (EME) protection incorporates a fastener having a head with an engagement surface and a shank having a threaded end. A nut is received on the threaded end of the fastener, with the nut also having an engagement surface. At least one of the head engagement surface and the nut engagement surface incorporates a reduced area portion for engagement of a first mating surface or second mating surface, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Richard P. Whitlock, Peter A. Coronado, Sean D. Morden, Julie M. Drexler, Randall A. Rogers, Mark A. Woods, Thomas J. Lowe
  • Imaging of meningiomas using phenylbenzothiazole, stilbene, or biphenylalkyne derivatives
    Patent number: 9259495
    Abstract: Methods for detecting or ruling out a meningioma in a patient using a phenylbenzothiazole derivative or a stilbene derivative or a biphenylalkyne derivative, and a medical imaging technique such as positron emission tomography/computed tomography are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: MAYO FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
    Inventors: Geoffrey B. Johnson, Val J. Lowe, Mark A. Nathan, Joseph E. Parisi
  • Plural layer putty-powder/slurry application method for superalloy component crack vacuum furnace healing
    Patent number: 9254537
    Abstract: A process for repairing combined heavy erosion and thermal fatigue cracks and/or other defects, such as large cracks, in a high temperature superalloy component, such as a vane in a turbine section of a gas turbine engine, that does not require mechanical grinding to prepare the defect site. The process includes depositing a loose finely granulated superalloy powder or a low viscosity superalloy slurry in the crack up to a suitable level and then depositing a superalloy putty layer on the superalloy powder or slurry at the top of the crack A braze putty layer is then deposited over the superalloy putty layer and the component is sintered in a vacuum furnace to harden the superalloy putty and powder or slurry to repair the defect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: Siemens Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: Hang Li, Mark A. Garcia, Somesh J. Ghunakikar, William J. Lowe
  • FUEL NOZZLE FOR A GAS TURBINE ENGINE
    Publication number: 20160033130
    Abstract: A fuel nozzle for a combustor a gas turbine engine includes a flange with a first locator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Kevin J. LOW, Joey WONG, Chris J. NIGGEMEIER
  • System and method for authentication and tamper detection using nucleic acid taggants
    Patent number: 9243283
    Abstract: Methods for authenticating and/or detecting tampering of an item of interest using a nucleic acid tag. A nucleic acid tag comprising a nucleotide-support platform attached to a nucleic acid molecule is created or obtained and then sealed within or on the item of interest. The surface of the item of interest is sampled for the presence of the seeded tag after the item of interest has been moved from one location to another or has been stored for a period of time, during which tampering can occur and/or authentication may necessary. The presence of the tag can indicate that tampering has occurred, or that the item of interest is authentic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: SRC, Inc.
    Inventors: Mary F. Swartz, Garrett D. Liddil, Adam J. Lowe
  • METHOD FOR HOLDING BRAZING MATERIAL DURING A BRAZING OPERATION
    Publication number: 20150360328
    Abstract: A method for holding a sintering filler material during a brazing/sintering operation for repairing a damaged area of a component wherein the component is in either a bonding face down position, bonding face vertical position or bonding face up position. The method includes providing a wire mesh and attaching the wire mesh to the component in a location corresponding to the damaged area. Further, the method includes forming a gap between the wire mesh and the component. Moreover, the sintering filler material may be inside the wire mesh or both inside and outside the wire mesh in order to secure the sintering filler material to the damaged area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventors: Hang Li, Mark A. Garcia, Somesh J. Ghunakikar, William J. Lowe
  • PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FERMENTATION PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20150267225
    Abstract: The present invention relates to processes and systems for the production of fermentation products such as alcohols. The present invention also provides methods for separating feed stream components for improved biomass processing and productivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: Stephane Francois Bazzana, Adam Bernfeld, Keith H. Burlew, Duncan Coffey, James Timothy Cronin, Benjamin Fuchs, John W. Hallam, Adam Jones, David J. Lowe, Brian Michael Roesch, Mathias E. Stolarski, James Gregory Wood, Joseph J. Zaher
  • COMBUSTOR SECTION OF A GAS TURBINE ENGINE
    Publication number: 20150260399
    Abstract: A liner for a gas turbine engine includes a cold side having a partition which extends therefrom to define a forward cavity and an aft cavity, each cavity having a plurality of film holes to communicate a coolant from the cold side to the hot side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventor: Kevin J. Low
  • Intravascular filter and method
    Patent number: 9119706
    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: October 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED INC.
    Inventors: John Daniel, Brian J. Lowe, Robert Cassell, Bradley F. Slaker, John E. Arnold, Jr., Thomas E. Broome
  • PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FERMENTATION PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20150211026
    Abstract: The present invention relates to processes and systems for the production of fermentation products such as alcohols. The present invention also provides methods for separating feed stream components for improved biomass processing and productivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2013
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventors: Stephane Francois Bazzana, Keith H. Burlew, Duncan Coffey, James Timothy Cronin, Benjamin Fuchs, John W. Hallam, David J. Lowe, Brian Michael Roesch, Mathias E. Stolarski, James Gregory Wood, Joseph J. Zaher
  • PLURAL LAYER PUTTY-POWDER/SLURRY APPLICATION METHOD FOR SUPERALLOY COMPONENT CRACK VACUUM FURNACE HEALING
    Publication number: 20150174707
    Abstract: A process for repairing combined heavy erosion and thermal fatigue cracks and/or other defects, such as large cracks, in a high temperature superalloy component, such as a vane in a turbine section of a gas turbine engine, that does not require mechanical grinding to prepare the defect site. The process includes depositing a loose finely granulated superalloy powder or a low viscosity superalloy slurry in the crack up to a suitable level and then depositing a superalloy putty layer on the superalloy powder or slurry at the top of the crack A braze putty layer is then deposited over the superalloy putty layer and the component is sintered in a vacuum furnace to harden the superalloy putty and powder or slurry to repair the defect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Hang Li, Mark A. Garcia, Somesh J. Ghunakikar, William J. Lowe
  • TREATMENT OF MENINGIOMAS USING PHENYLBENZOTHIAZOLE, STILBENE, BIPHENYLALKYNE, OR PYRIDINE DERIVATIVES
    Publication number: 20150157744
    Abstract: A method and composition for treating a meningioma in a subject are disclosed. The method includes the step of administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a composition including a cytotoxic agent associated with a phenylbenzothiazole derivative or a stilbene derivative or a biphenylalkyne derivative that accumulates within meningiomas. In one version of the method, the phenylbenzothiazole derivative is a compound of formula (V).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2013
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Inventors: Geoffrey B. Johnson, Val J. Lowe, Mark A. Nathan, Joseph E. Parisi
  • Techniques For Processing A Substrate
    Publication number: 20150102237
    Abstract: Herein, an improved technique for processing a substrate is disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the technique may be achieved using a mask for processing the substrate. The mask may be incorporated into a substrate processing system such as, for example, an ion implantation system. The mask may comprise one or more first apertures disposed in a first row; and one or more second apertures disposed in a second row, each row extending along a width direction of the mask, wherein the one or more first apertures and the one or more second apertures are non-uniform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: Kevin M. Daniels, Russell J. Low, Nicholas P.T. Bateman, Benjamin B. Riordon
  • Techniques for processing a substrate using a mask
    Patent number: 9006688
    Abstract: Herein, an improved technique for processing a substrate is disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the technique may be achieved using a mask for processing the substrate. The mask may be incorporated into a substrate processing system such as, for example, an ion implantation system. The mask may comprise a first base; and a plurality of fingers spaced apart from one another to define one or more gaps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin M. Daniels, Russell J. Low, Benjamin B. Riordon
  • Apparatus and method for controllably implanting workpieces
    Patent number: 8937004
    Abstract: A plasma processing apparatus comprises a plasma source configured to produce a plasma in a plasma chamber, such that the plasma contains ions for implantation into a workpiece. The apparatus also includes a focusing plate arrangement having an aperture arrangement configured to modify a shape of a plasma sheath of the plasma proximate the focusing plate such that ions exiting an aperture of the aperture arrangement define focused ions. The apparatus further includes a processing chamber containing a workpiece spaced from the focusing plate such that a stationary implant region of the focused ions at the workpiece is substantially narrower that the aperture. The apparatus is configured to create a plurality of patterned areas in the workpiece by scanning the workpiece during ion implantation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony Renau, Ludovic Godet, Timothy J. Miller, Joseph C. Olson, Vikram Singh, James Buonodono, Deepak A. Ramappa, Russell J. Low, Atul Gupta, Kevin M. Daniels