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).

  • Publication number: 20110315899
    Abstract: Glitches during ion implantation of a workpiece, such as a solar cell, can be compensated for. In one instance, a workpiece is implanted during a first pass at a first speed. This first pass results in a region of uneven dose in the workpiece. The workpiece is then implanted during a second pass at a second speed. This second speed is different from the first speed. The second speed may correspond to the entire workpiece or just the region of uneven dose in the workpiece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: VARIAN SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Russell J. LOW, Atul GUPTA, William T. WEAVER
  • Publication number: 20110305799
    Abstract: Disclosed are substantially clear nutritional liquids comprising protein and calcium HMB wherein soluble protein represents from about 65% to 100% by weight of total protein. The liquids have a pH of from about 2.8 to about 4.6 and may be manufactured as a hot fill product. The substantially clear nutritional liquids may also have a weight ratio of calcium HMB to soluble calcium of from 4.5:1 to 7.3:1. In some embodiments, the substantially clear nutritional liquids are substantially free of fat, and may optionally include isomaltulose and/or beta alanine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIES
    Inventors: Normanella T. DeWille, Kelley J. Lowe, Terrence B. Mazer, Paul W. Johns
  • Publication number: 20110301635
    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: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Mel R. Beulke, Anthony C. Vrba, Brian J. Lowe, Thomas E. Broome, Dennis A. Boismier
  • Patent number: 8071145
    Abstract: The present invention provides a food product comprising: a formed reduced glycemic response cereal component; and a non-sticky reduced glycemic response sweetener coating over the formed cereal component, the sweetener coating comprising: a first sticky layer comprising at least about 30% fructose (of the total sweetener coating); a second less sticky layer having a DE value of about 60 or less and comprising up to about 17% fructose and at least about 1% non-fructose carbohydrates (of the total sweetener coating); and third layer comprising crystalline fructose. The present invention also provides a process for forming the sweetener coating over the formed cereal component comprising the following steps: (a) providing a formed cereal component having thereon a first sticky layer comprising fructose; (b) forming over the first sticky layer a less stick second layer comprising non-fructose carbohydrates and optionally fructose; and (c) applying crystalline fructose over the second layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Normanella T. DeWille, Judith R Atkinson, Neile K. Edens, Terrence B. Mazer, Kelley J. Lowe, Douglas J. Wearly, Allison Ogilvie
  • Patent number: 8007510
    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: May 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Mel R. Beulke, Anthony C. Vrba, Brian J. Lowe, Thomas E. Broome, Dennis A. Boismier
  • Patent number: 8003356
    Abstract: Methods for the microbial production of para-hydroxycinnamic acid (pHCA) and cinnamic acid (CA) are provided. Microbes producing either tyrosine or phenylalanine are grown in the presence of either tyrosine ammonium lyase or phenylalanine ammonium lyase respectively where some part of the fermentation is accomplished at alkaline pH. The process results in greater yields and higher rates of para-hydroxycinnamic acid (pHCA) and cinnamic acid (CA) production as compared with fermentation exclusively at physiological pH.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Arie Ben-Bassat, Fateme Sima Sariaslani, Lisa L. Huang, Ranjan Patnaik, David J. Lowe
  • Patent number: 8000080
    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: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen E. Krause, Russell J. Low, Kasegn D. Tekletsadik
  • Patent number: 7999239
    Abstract: Techniques for reducing an electrical stress in a acceleration/deceleration system are disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the techniques may be realized as an acceleration/deceleration system. The acceleration/deceleration system may comprise an acceleration column including a plurality of electrodes having apertures through which a charged particle beam may pass. The acceleration/deceleration system may also comprise a plurality of voltage grading components respectively electrically coupled to the plurality of electrodes. The acceleration/deceleration system may further comprise a plurality of insulated conductors disposed proximate the plurality of voltage grading components to modify an electrical field about the plurality of voltage grading components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Kasegn D. Tekletsadik, Russell J. Low
  • Patent number: 7993362
    Abstract: An intravascular filter having centering capabilities and a device for manipulation of the filter within a vessel. The manipulation device includes a grasping member disposed at the distal end of an elongate shaft, wherein the grasping member may be used to engage a portion of the filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian J. Lowe, James A. Teague, Mark L. Jenson, Eric Welch, Raed N. Rizq
  • Patent number: 7987994
    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: June 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian J. Lowe, Alan D. Eskuri
  • Publication number: 20110180131
    Abstract: A method of implanting a substrate and the resulting apparatus are disclosed. The substrate, which may be a solar cell, is implanted with a p-type dopant. The p-type dopant may be, for example, boron, aluminum, gallium, or indium. Contacts are formed over the p-type region that is formed by the implant. An aluminum layer is formed around these contacts such that a surface of the contacts is still exposed. The implant may be a blanket implant across the entire surface of the substrate or a selective implant into a portion of the substrate. The substrate may be either n-type or p-type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2010
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: VARIAN SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: James W. MULLIN, Russell J. Low
  • Patent number: 7983809
    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: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
    Inventors: Edward T. Kell, Anthony J. Lowe, Sebastian H. Colbert
  • Patent number: 7959584
    Abstract: A dedicated distal protection guidewire having proximal and distal stops disposed about an elongated core wire is disclosed. A guidewire in accordance with the present invention includes an elongated core wire having a relatively stiff proximal section and a relatively flexible distal section, a distal stop disposed about a portion of the elongated core wire, and a proximal stop disposed about a portion of the elongated core wire proximal the distal stop. The distal stop may be formed from an enlarged outer diameter portion on the elongated core wire, or may be formed from an object disposed about and secured to a portion of the elongated core wire. The proximal stop may include an O-ring disposed within a recessed surface on the elongated core wire, or an annular ring having several circumferentially disposed notches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan D. Esksuri, James G. Hansen, Brian J. Lowe, John M. K. Daniel
  • Patent number: 7946684
    Abstract: A method of manufacture of printers and printheads formed of a number of modules mounted on a chassis. The modules and chassis are formed with a number of alignment features which engage with one another to form elastic interference couplings. By arranging a number n of such couplings for each module, the variance in positional error of each module with respect to the chassis can be made significantly less than the alignment error of the alignment features themselves, by the process of Average Elastic Alignment. The elastic interference couplings can advantageously be made to form a sealed coupling for the supply of ink from the chassis to each module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Xaar Technology Limited
    Inventors: Paul R. Drury, Robert J. Lowe, Stephen Temple
  • Patent number: 7942893
    Abstract: Methods and devices for retrieving a filter fixed to a guidewire disposed within a blood vessel are disclosed. A catheter for retrieving a filter fixed to a guidewire disposed within a blood vessel in accordance with the present invention includes an elongate shaft and a housing fixed to the elongate shaft proximate a distal end thereof. A tip member is slidingly disposed within a cavity defined by the housing. In a preferred embodiment, the tip member is configured such that the housing is substantially centered about the guidewire. In another preferred embodiment, the tip member is slidingly disposed within the housing, and the tip member may be moved between a first position and a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric M. DoBrava, Jeffrey H. Vogel, Brian J. Lowe
  • Publication number: 20110094862
    Abstract: Techniques for making high voltage connections are disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the techniques may be realized as an electrical switch. The electrical switch may comprise a component extending from a first electrical contact to a second electrical contact. The component may also comprise a non-conductive section and a conductive section. In a first mode of operation, at least a portion of the non-conductive section may be positioned between the two electrical contacts to insulate the two electrical contacts. In a second mode of operation, the conductive section may be positioned between the two electrical contacts to connect the two electrical contacts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2011
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Applicant: VARIAN SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Douglas E. MAY, Kasegn D. Tekletsadik, Eric Hermanson, Piotr R. Lubicki, Russell J. Low, Joseph C. Olson, Stephen E. Krause
  • Publication number: 20110094798
    Abstract: Methods of interfacing parts in a high voltage environment and related structures are disclosed. A method comprises: providing a first part and a second part; and interfacing the first part and the second part to create a first substantially zero electrical field area at a first outer extent of an interface between the first and second parts and a reduced electrical field area in a different portion of the interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2011
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Applicant: VARIAN SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Russell J. Low, Kasegn D. Tekletsadik, Anthony Renau, Piotr R. Lubicki, D. Jeffrey Lischer, Steve Krause, Eric Hermanson, Doug E. May
  • Publication number: 20110092059
    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: April 7, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: VARIAN SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin M. Daniels, Russell J. Low, Nicholas P.T. Bateman, Benjamin B. Riordon
  • Publication number: 20110089342
    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: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: VARIAN SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin M. Daniels, Russell J. Low, Benjamin B. Riordon
  • Publication number: 20110089343
    Abstract: Herein, 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 directing an ion beam comprising a plurality of ions along an ion beam path, from an ion source to the substrate; disposing at least a portion of a mask in the ion beam path, between the ion source and the substrate; and translating one of the substrate and the mask relative to other one of the substrate and the mask.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: VARIAN SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin M. Daniels, Russell J. Low, Benjamin B. Riordon