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).

  • Polypropylene binding peptides and methods of use
    Patent number: 7928076
    Abstract: Combinatorially generated peptides are provided that have binding affinity for polypropylene (PP). The peptides may be used to deliver benefit agents to various PP surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    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
  • Polyethylene binding peptides and methods of use
    Patent number: 7906617
    Abstract: Combinatorially generated peptides are provided that have binding affinity for polyethylene (PE). The peptides may be used to deliver benefit agents to various PE surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    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
  • ELECTRIC FIELD MODIFICATION ABOUT A CONDUCTIVE STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20110056746
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicant: VARIAN SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Kasegn D. Tekletsadik, Russell J. Low
  • Centering intravascular filters and devices and methods for deploying and retrieving intravascular filters
    Patent number: 7892252
    Abstract: An intravascular expandable filter which has centering members that work to center the filter in a body vessel, the centering member creating a zone at the radial extent of the filter substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the filter. A device to deploy the filter consisting of an inner sheath with radially expandable distal arms having slots in them to receive the elongate members of the filter. A device to receive the filter consisting of a member to push a central portion of the filter into a receiving portion of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian J. Lowe
  • MASK HEALTH MONITOR USING A FARADAY PROBE
    Publication number: 20110031408
    Abstract: In an ion implanter, an ion current measurement device is disposed behind a mask co-planarly with respect to a surface of a target substrate as if said target substrate was positioned on a platen. The ion current measurement device is translated across the ion beam. The current of the ion beam directed through a plurality of apertures of the mask is measured using the ion current measurement device. In this manner, the position of the mask with respect to the ion beam as well as the condition of the mask may be determined based on the ion current profile measured by the ion current measurement device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Applicant: VARIAN SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Benjamin B. Riordon, Nicholas P.T. Bateman, William T. Weaver, Russell J. Low
  • Techniques for making high voltage connections
    Patent number: 7863531
    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: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: 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
  • Interfacing two insulation parts in high voltage environment
    Patent number: 7863520
    Abstract: Methods of interfacing parts in a high voltage environment and related structures are disclosed. A method comprises: providing an insulation medium between a first part and a second part in a high voltage environment; and interfacing the first part and the second part by compressing the first part and the second part against the insulation medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: 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
  • PMMA binding peptides and methods of use
    Patent number: 7858581
    Abstract: Combinatorially generated peptides are provided that have binding affinity for polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA). The peptides may be used to deliver benefit agents to various PMMA surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 28, 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
  • Method and system for collecting meter readings in wireless transmissions from unlisted customers
    Patent number: 7847707
    Abstract: An out-of-route collection capability is provided for an AMR data collection system of a type that collect readings within a geographic area using a radio. If a transmission is received from an out-of-route transmitter, its location is based on a geographic location of the data collector as the data collector receives data from the out-of-route transmitter. The location can further be determined by evaluating a received signal strength indicator (RSSI) for the transmission. The out-of-route transmitter is identified by association with a transmitter identification number. The out-of-route transmitters can be added to the route through operations at the central office.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Badger Meter, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce M. Bakken, David J. Lowe, Mark Lazar, Michele R. B. Malinowski
  • FLEXIBLE TUBE FOR CARTRIDGE FILTER
    Publication number: 20100300956
    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: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Brian J. Lowe, Alan D. Eskuri
  • Techniques for controlling a charged particle beam
    Patent number: 7821213
    Abstract: Techniques for controlling a charged particle beam are disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the techniques may be realized as a charged particle acceleration/deceleration system. The charged particle acceleration/deceleration system may comprise an accelerator column, which may comprise a plurality of electrodes. The plurality of electrodes may have apertures through which a charged particle beam may pass. The charged particle acceleration/deceleration system may also comprise a voltage grading system. The voltage grading system may comprise a first fluid reservoir and a first fluid circuit. The first fluid circuit may have conductive connectors connecting to at least one of the plurality of electrodes. The voltage grading system may further comprise fluid in the first fluid circuit. The fluid may have an electrical resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Piotr R. Lubicki, Russell J. Low, Stephen E. Krause, Frank Sinclair
  • Techniques for controlling a charged particle beam
    Patent number: 7820986
    Abstract: Techniques for controlling a charged particle beam are disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the techniques may be realized as a charged particle acceleration/deceleration system. The charged particle acceleration/deceleration system may comprise an acceleration column. The acceleration column may comprise a plurality of electrodes having apertures through which a charged particle beam may pass. The charged particle acceleration/deceleration system may also comprise a plurality of resistors electrically coupled to the plurality of electrodes. The charged particle acceleration/deceleration system may further comprise a plurality of switches electrically coupled to the plurality of electrodes and the plurality of resistors, each of the plurality of switches may be configured to be selectively switched respectively in a plurality of operation modes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Piotr R. Lubicki, Russell J. Low, Joseph C. Olson, Anthony Renau
  • COMBUSTOR FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINE
    Publication number: 20100242483
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine has a combustor module including an annular combustor having a liner assembly that defines an annular combustion chamber. The liner assembly includes an inner liner and an outer liner that circumscribes the inner liner. The inner liner has a plurality of first combustion air admission holes passing therethrough and the second liner has a plurality of second combustion air admission holes passing therethrough. Each of the first and the second combustion air admission holes has a swirler disposed therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy S. Snyder, Kevin J. Low
  • Insulated conducting device with multiple insulation segments
    Patent number: 7799999
    Abstract: Insulated conducting devices and related methods are disclosed. An insulated conducting device for a voltage structure comprises: a conductor connected to a voltage; and multiple insulation segments enclosing the conductor, the multiple insulation segments interfacing with one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Kasegn D. Tekletsadik, Steve Krause, Eric Hermanson, Russell J. Low
  • Conformable bandage and coating material
    Patent number: 7795326
    Abstract: The liquid, polymer-containing coating materials of this invention comprise a polymer of a polymerizable, nitrogen-containing, hydrophilic monomer, which may give thermoresponsive properties, and which is copolymerized with a hydrophobic, polymerizable siloxy-containing monomer, in a solvent system of a volatile hydrophobic (non-polar) liquid that is non-stinging to a user. The material forms a coating or bandage in the form of a film when applied to a surface or the skin of a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Rochal Industries, LLP
    Inventors: Joseph C. Salamone, Ann Beal Salamone, Marcus J. Lowe
  • Multi-component hydrogen storage material
    Patent number: 7790133
    Abstract: A reversible hydrogen storage composition having an empirical formula of: Li(x+z)NxMgyBzHw where 0.4?x?0.8; 0.2?y?0.6; 0<z?0.4, x+y+z=1 and “w” varies from 0 to 2x+2y+4z. This composition shows greater low temperature reversible hydrogen storage compared to binary systems such as MgH2—LiNH2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignees: UOP LLC, Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Syed A. Faheem, Gregory J. Lewis, J.W. Adriaan Sachtler, John J. Low, David A. Lesch, Paul M. Dosek, Christopher M. Wolverton, Donald J. Siegel, Andrea C. Sudik, Jun Yang
  • EMBOLIC PROTECTION FILTERING DEVICE THAT CAN BE ADAPTED TO BE ADVANCED OVER A GUIDEWIRE
    Publication number: 20100217305
    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: May 11, 2010
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Mel R. Beulke, Anthony C. Vrba, Brian J. Lowe, Thomas E. Broome, Dennis A. Boismier
  • Toilet bowl cleaner stem
    Patent number: D632090
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: SonicScrubbers, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron D. Cobabe, W. Kenneth Thiess, David J. Lowe, David O. Meyers
  • Toilet bowl cleaner with handle
    Patent number: D632490
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: SonicScrubbers, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron D. Cobabe, W. Kenneth Thiess, David J. Lowe, David O. Meyers
  • Toilet bowl cleaner with rotatable scrubber
    Patent number: D632491
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: SonicScrubbers, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Lowe, David O. Meyers