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).

  • 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
  • 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
  • NUT, WASHER & FASTENER HEAD FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC EFFECT PROTECTION
    Publication number: 20140338179
    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: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: 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
  • Peptide-Mediated Non-Covalent Delivery of Active Agents Across the Blood-Brain Barrier
    Publication number: 20140328866
    Abstract: The peptides described herein can function as carrier peptides. These peptides can associate with (e.g., non-covalently bind) biologically active molecules or imaging agents to transport the biologically active molecules or imaging across the blood-brain barrier. In some cases, such transport may increase the effectiveness of the biological molecules or imaging agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventors: Geoffry L. Curran, Gobinda Sarkar, Joseph F. Poduslo, Robert B. Jenkins, Val J. Lowe, Erik W. Mahlum
  • FIRE RETARDANT HIGH TEMPERATURE DRYER SEALS AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20140327212
    Abstract: Fire retardant dryer seals and related methods are provided herein. A fire retardant dryer seal can include an elongate, flexible base substrate having a first end and a second end. The base substrate can also have a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The first end and the second end of the base substrate secured together so that the base substrate forms at least a portion of an annular shape. A heat resistant coating disposed on at least the first surface of the base substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventors: Vernon J. Lowe, James Justice, Christina D. Viets
  • Methods and Systems For DNA-Based Detection And Reporting
    Publication number: 20140272946
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for the detection and notification of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and/or explosive agent. The detection and notification system uses aptamers bound to a catalyst that is activated when the aptamer binds to the agent. The activated catalyst acts on a substrate to create a signal that is detected, indicating the presence of the agent. For example, the system can be a glove worn by a user that includes a catalyst/substrate pair that, in the presence of the target agent, produces a colorimetric and/or fluorescent signal in a time-efficient manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: SRC, INC.
    Inventors: Adam J. Lowe, Jesse W. Taylor
  • Use Of Diatomaceous Earth As The Base Substrate For Nucleic Acid Tags
    Publication number: 20140155272
    Abstract: A nucleic acid tag comprising: a nanoparticle nucleotide-support platform attached to a plurality of nucleic acid molecules, each of said nucleic acid molecules comprising identifying information, with a spacer located between the nanoparticle nucleotide-support platform and the identifying information, and where the nanoparticle nucleotide-support platform comprises diatomaceous earth; and an encapsulant surrounding the nanoparticle nucleotide-support platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: SRC, INC.
    Inventors: Laura T. Bortolin, Mary F. Swartz, Garrett D. Liddil, Adam J. Lowe
  • System And Method For Authentication and Tamper Detection Using Nucleic Acid Taggants
    Publication number: 20140141984
    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: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2012
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: SRC, INC.
    Inventors: Mary F. Swartz, Garrett D. Liddil, Adam J. Lowe
  • PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FERMENTATION PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20140106419
    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: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: BUTAMAX ADVANCED BIOFUELS LLC
    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
  • Monitoring fastener preload
    Patent number: 8683869
    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: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Peter E. Herley, Bruce W. Blayden, Thomas J. Lowe
  • PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS FOR THE FERMENTATIVE PRODUCTION OF ALCOHOLS
    Publication number: 20140073820
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the fermentative production of alcohols including ethanol and butanol, and processes for improving alcohol fermentation employing in situ product removal methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: BUTAMAX(TM) ADVANCED BIOFUELS LLC
    Inventors: STEPHANE FRANCOIS BAZZANA, JAMES TIMOTHY CRONIN, MICHAEL CHARLES CRADY, DAVID J. LOWE, BRIAN MICHAEL ROESCH, JOSEPH J. ZAHER, RAYMOND RICHARD ZOLANDZ
  • PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FERMENTATIVE ALCOHOLS
    Publication number: 20140024064
    Abstract: The present invention relates to processes and systems for the production of fermentative alcohols such as ethanol and butanol. The present invention also provides methods for separating feed stream components for improved biomass processing and productivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: BUTAMAX(TM) ADVANCED BIOFUELS LLC
    Inventors: Keith H. Burlew, James Timothy Cronin, Benjamin Fuchs, John W. Hallam, David J. Lowe, Brian Michael Roesch, Mathias E. Stolarski, Joseph J. Zaher
  • Methods and Systems for Removing Undissolved Solids Prior to Extractive Fermentation in the Production of Butanol
    Publication number: 20130295661
    Abstract: A method and system for efficiently producing a fermentative product alcohol such as butanol utilizing in situ product extraction are provided. The efficiency is obtained through separating undissolved solids after liquefying a given feedstock to create a feedstock and prior to fermentation, for example, through centrifugation. Removal of the undissolved solids avoids problems associated with having the undissolved solids present during in situ production extraction, and thereby increases the efficiency of the alcohol production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Brian Michael Roesch, Keith H. Burlew, John W. Hallam, David J. Lowe, Joseph J. Zaher
  • Methods and systems for removing undissolved solids prior to extractive fermentation in the production of butanol
    Patent number: 8557540
    Abstract: A method and system for efficiently producing a fermentative product alcohol such as butanol utilizing in situ product extraction are provided. The efficiency is obtained through separating undissolved solids after liquefying a given feedstock to create a feedstock and prior to fermentation, for example, through centrifugation. Removal of the undissolved solids avoids problems associated with having the undissolved solids present during in situ production extraction, and thereby increases the efficiency of the alcohol production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Butamax (TM) Advanced Biofuels LLC
    Inventors: Keith H. Burlew, Michael Charles Grady, John W. Hallam, David J. Lowe, Brian Michael Roesch, Joseph J. Zaher
  • IMAGING OF MENINGIOMAS USING PHINGYLBENZOTHIAZOLE, STILBENE, OR BIPHENYLALKYNE DERIVATIVES
    Publication number: 20130266513
    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: October 11, 2011
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventors: Geoffrey B. Johnson, Val J. Lowe, Mark A. Nathan, Joseph E. Parisi