Patents by Inventor James A. Grace

James A. Grace 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).

  • Patent number: 11977934
    Abstract: Automation solutions for event logging and debugging on KUBERNETES are disclosed. A system for providing no-instrumentation telemetry for a distributed application cluster includes at least one processor for executing computer-executable instructions stored in a memory. The instructions, when executed, instruct the at least one processor to provide an edge module configured to deploy a Berkeley Packet Filter (BPF) probe and a corresponding BPF program in the computing environment. The BPF probe is triggered based on an event associated with a distributed application running in a user space of the computing environment. Data associated with the event is captured in a kernel space of the computing environment via the BPF program. The captured data is transferred from the kernel space of the computing environment to the user space of the computing environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: New Relic, Inc.
    Inventors: Zain Mohamed Asgar, Omid Jalal Azizi, James Michael Bartlett, Ruizhe Cheng, Phillip Kuznetsov, Ishan Mukherjee, Michelle Aimi Nguyen, Natalie Grace Serrino, Yaxiong Zhao
  • Publication number: 20240132218
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods comprising acoustically absorptive air ducts comprising an internally positioned structure component as an endoskeleton and an air impervious inner layer, and an acoustically absorptive foam outer layer, environmental control systems comprising such air ducts, and vehicles incorporating such environmental control systems are disclosed with methods for manufacture and installations are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Rachel Ann Bires, Douglas Dean Maben, Christopher Edward Plass, Mark Michael Gmerek, David William Olson, Sonny Keever Nguyen, James Julius Koch, Greta Grace Hadford, Bryce Avery Van Dyke, Xin Han
  • Patent number: 11680026
    Abstract: A fertilizer composite comprising a simple or complex granular solid fertilizer and a coating covering the fertilizer granules, the coating comprising from 10-90 wt % of a first wax component comprising linear alpha olefin wax having a carbon number in the range of from 20 to 100 and a congealing point in the range of from 40 to 80° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: SHELL USA, INC.
    Inventors: Punith Veeralinga Shivaprasad, James Grace Crump
  • Publication number: 20200399188
    Abstract: A fertilizer composite comprising a simple or complex granular solid fertilizer and a coating covering the fertilizer granules, the coating comprising from 10-90 wt % of a first wax component comprising linear alpha olefin wax having a carbon number in the range of from 20 to 100 and a congealing point in the range of from 40 to 80° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: Punith VEERALINGASHIVAPRASAD, James Grace CRUMP
  • Patent number: 9587188
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing a branched ester, comprising reacting a branched primary alcohol composition, having from 8 to 28 carbon atoms and an average number of branches per molecule of from 0.7 to 3.0, said branching comprising methyl and ethyl branches, with an acid. In another aspect, the invention provides a process for preparing a branched ester, pour point depressants for use in fuels, and the use of a branched primary alcohol composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: SHELL OIL COMPANY
    Inventors: Paul Theodore Sharko, James Grace Crump, Naga Roobini Aruleswaran
  • Patent number: 9315436
    Abstract: The invention relates to nonyl alcohols with a low degree of branching and derivatives produced using them. In particular the present invention relates to mixture of primary nonyl alcohols in which at least 80% of the alkyl chains are linear and at least 15% of the alkyl chains are branched at the 2-carbon position and its derivatives. The low degree of branching produces derivatives that are more elongated and less bulky that similar derivatives produced with more highly branched alcohols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: Julian Richard Barnes, James Grace Crump, Paul Theodore Sharko
  • Publication number: 20150368174
    Abstract: The invention relates to nonyl alcohols with a low degree of branching and derivatives produced using them. In particular the present invention relates to mixture of primary nonyl alcohols in which at least 80% of the alkyl chains are linear and at least 15% of the alkyl chains are branched at the 2-carbon position and its derivatives. The low degree of branching produces derivatives that are more elongated and less bulky that similar derivatives produced with more highly branched alcohols.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2015
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Julian Richard BARNES, James Grace CRUMP, Paul Theodore SHARKO
  • Publication number: 20150284350
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing vinylidene dimer derivatives, which process includes subjecting one or more vinylidene dimers to an epoxidation reaction to obtain a vinylidene-derived epoxide. In another aspect the invention provides further process for producing vinylidene dimer derivatives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2015
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Inventors: Naga Roobini ARULESWARAN, Paul Theodore SHARKO, James Grace CRUMP
  • Patent number: 9150492
    Abstract: The invention relates to nonyl alcohols with a low degree of branching and derivatives produced using them. In particular the present invention relates to mixture of primary nonyl alcohols in which at least 80% of the alkyl chains are linear and at least 15% of the alkyl chains are branched at the 2-carbon position and its derivatives. The low degree of branching produces derivatives that are more elongated and less bulky that similar derivatives produced with more highly branched alcohols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: Paul Theodore Sharko, Julian Richard Barnes, James Grace Crump
  • Publication number: 20150166912
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing a branched ester, comprising reacting a branched primary alcohol composition, having from 8 to 28 carbon atoms and an average number of branches per molecule of from 0.7 to 3.0, said branching comprising methyl and ethyl branches, with an acid. In another aspect, the invention provides a process for preparing a branched ester, pour point depressants for use in fuels, and the use of a branched primary alcohol composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Paul Theodore SHARKO, James Grace CRUMP, Naga Roobini ARULESWARAN
  • Publication number: 20120310004
    Abstract: The invention relates to nonyl alcohols with a low degree of branching and derivatives produced using them. In particular the present invention relates to mixture of primary nonyl alcohols in which at least 80% of the alkyl chains are linear and at least 15% of the alkyl chains are branched at the 2-carbon position and its derivatives. The low degree of branching produces derivatives that are more elongated and less bulky that similar derivatives produced with more highly branched alcohols.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: SHELL OIL COMPANY
    Inventors: Paul Theodore SHARKO, Julian Richard BARNES, James Grace CRUMP
  • Patent number: 7298055
    Abstract: A wind turbine having a nacelle, a generator and a high voltage transformer which are connected to each other and are located inside the nacelle. The wind turbine is provided with a low voltage power supply source which is located remotely from the high voltage transformer and includes a low voltage transformer connected between the high voltage transformer and a power grid. The low voltage transformer is connected to the nacelle and provides it with low voltage power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: ABB Technology AG
    Inventors: Dudley L. Galloway, William J. Cimperman, Jr., James A. Grace, John P. Stowe, Stanley W. Guerrant
  • Publication number: 20070013193
    Abstract: A wind turbine comprises a nacelle, a generator and a high voltage transformer which are connected to each other and are located inside the nacelle. The wind turbine is provided with a low voltage power supply source which is located remotely from the high voltage transformer and comprises a low voltage transformer connected between the high voltage transformer and a power grid. The low voltage transformer is connected to the nacelle and provides it with low voltage power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2005
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Inventors: Dudley Galloway, William Cimperman, James Grace, John Stowe, Stanley Guerrant
  • Publication number: 20060125361
    Abstract: A refrigerator cabinet assembly includes a shell formed from a pre-painted material having first and second laterally spaced upstanding side walls which are interconnected by a top wall, with each of the first and second side and top walls including a front edge portion leading to a flange assembly defining a liner receiving cavity. The flange assembly includes a front flange leading to a return flange that extends to a rear flange and terminates in a bent flange. The cabinet assembly further includes a plurality of corner and stanchion reinforcing members secured behind respective return flange sections. The reinforcing members function to increase the structural integrity of the shell while including tab structure for mounting and/or shell deformation preventing purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2006
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Inventors: James Grace, Dean Martin, Eugene Schuchert, Forrest Wing
  • Publication number: 20060047602
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for allowing an occupant to store and/or purchase broadcasted media content in a vehicle. The method includes receiving and processing the media content from the broadcast source, temporarily storing the media content on a short-term memory storage disposed within the vehicle, while the media content is being received by a receiver in the vehicle, in response to a user input, causing a transmitter in the vehicle to transmit a purchase signal to a telematics system, and receiving a key to the media content to thereby cause the storage device to store the media content onto a long-term memory storage within the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2004
    Publication date: March 2, 2006
    Inventors: James Grace, Robert Riley
  • Publication number: 20060045115
    Abstract: System, methods, and apparatus are provided for wireless vehicle-to-vehicle sharing of multimedia data. The system includes a data storage device configured to store multimedia data packets transmitted by a system broadcast, a processor coupled to the data storage device and configured to determine a non-received group of multimedia data packets based on the stored multimedia data packets of the system broadcast, and a transceiver coupled to the processor. The transceiver is configured to receive multimedia data packets transmitted from the system broadcast and multimedia data packets transmitted from a system vehicle in response to the request signal. The method includes the steps of determining non-received multimedia data packets based on a system broadcast in a first wireless protocol, and requesting multimedia data packets of the non-received multimedia data packets in a second wireless protocol from system vehicles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2004
    Publication date: March 2, 2006
    Inventors: Axel Nix, Robert Riley, James Grace, James Kortge
  • Publication number: 20060010167
    Abstract: Apparatus are provided for navigation of multimedia content in a vehicle multimedia system having an embedded database of multimedia files. A navigation interface for controlling playback of the multimedia files and includes a processing unit, an input unit coupled to the processing unit, and a display coupled to the processing unit. The processing unit is configured to couple with the embedded database, determine a playback frequency for each of the multimedia files, and generate a playlist of multimedia files based on the playback frequency. The input unit is configured to initiate playback of the playlist. The display is configured to display the playlist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Publication date: January 12, 2006
    Inventors: James Grace, Robert Riley
  • Publication number: 20060004948
    Abstract: Apparatus is provided for an electronic vehicle storage system. The apparatus includes a vehicle electrical infrastructure, a vehicle communications network coupled to the vehicle electrical infrastructure, a controller coupled to the vehicle electrical infrastructure via the vehicle communications network, and a data storage device coupled to the controller and configured to store multimedia files. The controller is configured to communicate with the vehicle electrical infrastructure. The data storage device includes an embedded database containing a list of multimedia file content. The controller is further configured to access the embedded database and associate a recognized multimedia file with a multimedia file content from the list of multimedia file content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Publication date: January 5, 2006
    Inventors: James Grace, Robert Riley, James Kortge, Scott Rush, Axel Nix, Andrew Gellatly, Brian Sychta, Michael Schwartz
  • Publication number: 20050273473
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for a multimedia storage and transfer. The system includes a first data storage device in a first vehicle, a wireless transceiver configured to communicate with a second data storage device in a second vehicle, and a controller coupled to the wireless transceiver and first data storage device. The first data storage device has an embedded database configured to store multimedia files. The embedded database has a list of multimedia file content. The controller is configured to remove the list of multimedia file content from the first data storage device and transfer the list of multimedia file content to the second data storage device via the wireless transceiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Publication date: December 8, 2005
    Inventors: James Grace, Robert Riley, James Kortge, Scott Rush, Brian Sychta, Michael Schwartz
  • Publication number: 20050262146
    Abstract: Apparatus is provided for an electronic vehicle storage system. The apparatus includes a data storage device configured to store multimedia files, a wireless transceiver configured to transfer multimedia files, and a controller coupled to the wireless transceiver, data storage device, and a vehicle electrical infrastructure. The data storage device has an embedded database containing a first list of multimedia files. The controller is configured to communicate with an external computing device via the wireless transceiver. The external computing device has a second list of multimedia files. The controller is further configured to synchronize the first list of multimedia files with the second list of multimedia files.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: James Grace, Robert Riley, James Kortge, Scott Rush, Michael Schwartz