Patents by Inventor James A. McHenry
James A. McHenry 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).
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Patent number: 8032111Abstract: The disclosed technology automatically terminates wireless service that a mobile communication network provided to a telematics unit, e.g. when the customer is no longer active for telematics service. The disclosed deactivation allows the network service provider to reuse any resources, such as mobile numbers, that were previously assigned to the particular telematics unit. In a disclosed example, a SMS deactivation message causes the telematics unit to delete its mobile provisioning data, such as its MDN and/or its MIN, and replace that data with a dummy number. The deactivation procedure may also provide a replacement destination number for emergency calls, typically a cleared number, such as 911. For example, the deactivated telematics unit would be able to call a PSAP, and the PSAP would recognize that the unit is inactive for wireless service (and cannot be called-back) from the dummy number used to identify the unit.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2010Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: Cellco PartnershipInventors: Kevin Francis Dunne, James McHenry, Bruce Joel Rappoport
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Patent number: 7991381Abstract: The disclosed examples of a telematics communication method involves detecting a condition signifying an emergency, and in response attempting a first wireless call directed to a call center of a telematics service provider, using a primary voice communication facility. If the first wireless call attempt fails, an attempt to complete at least one second wireless call directed to the call center is made, using one or more alternate voice communication facilities. Upon failure of the secondary call attempt(s), the method involves attempting to establish a wireless data communication with the call center, using a non-voice wireless communication facility.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2007Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Cellco PartnershipInventors: Kevin F. Dunne, James McHenry, Mitch Lefkofsky
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Publication number: 20110059734Abstract: The disclosed technology automatically terminates wireless service that a mobile communication network provided to a telematics unit, e.g. when the customer is no longer active for telematics service. The disclosed deactivation allows the network service provider to reuse any resources, such as mobile numbers, that were previously assigned to the particular telematics unit. In a disclosed example, a SMS deactivation message causes the telematics unit to delete its mobile provisioning data, such as its MDN and/or its MIN, and replace that data with a dummy number. The deactivation procedure may also provide a replacement destination number for emergency calls, typically a cleared number, such as 911. For example, the deactivated telematics unit would be able to call a PSAP, and the PSAP would recognize that the unit is inactive for wireless service (and cannot be called-back) from the dummy number used to identify the unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2010Publication date: March 10, 2011Applicant: Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon WirelessInventors: Kevin Francis Dunne, James McHenry, Bruce Joel Rappoport
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Patent number: 7894795Abstract: Technology is disclosed for activating a telematics unit, particularly with respect to wireless communication service through a mobile network, e.g. to re-activate a unit that was previously de-activated. In a detailed example, a user initiates a unique action such as a two-button push or holding down certain buttons on the telematics unit, which causes the unit to initiate a call to the telematics service provider (TSP), e.g. by dialing a cleared number. The serving wireless switch routes the cleared number call to the TSP, who will gather user information and activate the unit for telematics service. The TSP then forwards an activation request identifying the unit, to the network operator. The operator updates its systems in a manner to enable downloading of provisioning data, typically including a mobile directory number/mobile identification number (MDN/MIN), to the telematics unit through the mobile wireless network.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2007Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Cello PartnershipInventors: Kevin Francis Dunne, Bruce Joel Rappoport, James McHenry
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Patent number: 7873345Abstract: The disclosed technology automatically terminates wireless service that a mobile communication network provided to a telematics unit, e.g. when the customer is no longer active for telematics service. The disclosed deactivation allows the network service provider to reuse any resources, such as mobile numbers, that were previously assigned to the particular telematics unit. In a disclosed example, a SMS deactivation message causes the telematics unit to delete its mobile provisioning data, such as its MDN and/or its MIN, and replace that data with a dummy number. The deactivation procedure may also provide a replacement destination number for emergency calls, typically a cleared number, such as 911. For example, the deactivated telematics unit would be able to call a PSAP, and the PSAP would recognize that the unit is inactive for wireless service (and cannot be called-back) from the dummy number used to identify the unit.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2007Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: CellcoInventors: Kevin Francis Dunne, James McHenry, Bruce Joel Rappoport
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Publication number: 20080262872Abstract: A patient interaction apparatus 10 includes a medical server 13 that generates a reflexive survey as a result of items of interest (such as abnormal or unexpected vital signs) in objective or subjective data reported from a patient interface device 11. The survey of the present invention reacts to objective results with the intent of probing into the patient's current condition. The patient survey of the present invention specifically probes why a patient's weight, blood pressure, or pulse rate, to name only a few examples, may be higher than expected. Various methods for determining the trigger conditions and the elimination of erroneously reported vital signs are set forth.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2005Publication date: October 23, 2008Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: Jeffrey S. Perry, Brian Zhou, James McHenry Rueter, Yue-Roe Wu, Tho Van Le, Dan Barton, Debra Kay Frantz
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Publication number: 20060252631Abstract: Layers comprising a molecular sieve layer on a porous or non-porous support, having uniform properties and allowing high flux are prepared from colloidal solutions of zeolite or other molecular sieve precursors (particle size less than 100 nm), by deposition, e.g., by spin or dip-coating, or by in situ crystallization.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2006Publication date: November 9, 2006Inventors: Harry Deckman, Jannetje van den Berge, Allan Jacobson, James McHenry, Klaas Keizer, Zeger Alexander Vroon, Lothar Czarnetzki, Frank Lai, Antonie Bons, Anthonie Burggraaf, Johannes Verduijn, Edward Corcoran, Wilfred Mortier
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Publication number: 20060189476Abstract: Layers comprising a molecular sieve layer on a porous or non-porous support, having uniform properties and allowing high flux are prepared from colloidal solutions of zeolite or other molecular sieve precursors (particle size less than 100 nm), by deposition, e.g., by spin or dip-coating, or by in situ crystallization.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2006Publication date: August 24, 2006Inventors: Harry Deckman, Allan Jacobson, James McHenry, Klaas Keizer, Zeger Alexander Vroon, Lothar Czarnetzki, Frank Lai, Antonie Bons, Anthonie Burggraaf, Johannes Verduijn, Jannetje van den Berge, Edward Corcoran, Wilfred Mortier
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Publication number: 20050165265Abstract: A process and a system for increasing para-xylene production from a C8 aromatic feedstream by coupling at least one xylene isomerization reactor with at least one pressure swing adsorption unit or temperature swing absorption unit to produce a product having a super-equilibrium para-xylene concentration. This product is then subjected to para-xylene separation and purification.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2005Publication date: July 28, 2005Inventors: Harry Deckman, Ronald Chance, James McHenry, John Ou, Juan Reinoso
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Patent number: 6397055Abstract: Landline facilities are linked to a wireless mobile network for calling party pays calls between wireless subscriber units. The wireless mobile network is provided with the ability to recognize that a called wireless station is a calling party pays subscriber. The wireless mobile network routes the call to a landline facility to undertake interactive communication with the calling station to determine whether the caller will agree to pay for both the called party's air-time charges and the calling party's air-time charges for the call. The landline facility can then access a database to determine if the carrier with which it is associated can provide billing functions with respect to the calling subscriber and, if so, activate such functions for a carrier entity so identified.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 1999Date of Patent: May 28, 2002Assignee: Bell Atlantic MobileInventors: James McHenry, John Nightingale
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Patent number: 5210059Abstract: The present invention is a multilayered catalyst structure coated onto the surface of a membrane which does not have physical micropores. The non-microporous membrane serves as a mechanical support for the thin multilayered catalyst structure and also can be used to control the rate at which some reactants arrive at (or some products leave from) the multilayered catalyst structure.A multilayered catalyst structure is coated on the non-microporous membrane which is composed of at least a catalyst layer and a separate transport layer.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 1991Date of Patent: May 11, 1993Assignee: Exxon Research & Engineering CompanyInventors: Michael G. Matturo, Harry W. Deckman, James A. McHenry, Robert P. Reynolds, Jr.
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Patent number: 5186833Abstract: The present invention provides a novel, porous, composite membrane comprising a metallic support having large pores and a microporous ceramic membrane deposited on the support and integral therewith. Preferably, the support is steel having pores in the range of from about 0.25 .mu.m to about 50 .mu.m and the ceramic membrane is alumina having pores ranging from about 5 .ANG.to about 2500 .ANG..Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 1991Date of Patent: February 16, 1993Assignee: Exxon Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: James A. Mchenry, Harry W. Deckman, Wen-Yih F. Lai, Michael G. Matturro, Allan J. Jacobson, Jack W. Johnson
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Patent number: 5183788Abstract: Accordingly, there is provided a catalytic membrane comprising a porous substrate having a first surface and a second surface. The substrate has micropores, for example, pores ranging from about 10 .ANG. to about 2000 .ANG. in diameter, at least in a region extending from the first surface toward the second surface for a preselected distance. Preferably, the preselected distance will be sufficient to provide a measurable resistance to the flow of a fluid, such as a gas, through the micropores. A catalyst is deposited at least on the first surface of the substrate, although optionally, the catalyst is deposited on the substrate in the micorpore region. A transport layer is provided on the first surface of the substrate, including any catalyst on the first surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 1991Date of Patent: February 2, 1993Assignee: Exxon Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: Allan J. Jacobson, Wen-Yih F. Lai, Michael G. Matturro, Harry W. Deckman, James A. McHenry, Robert P. Reynolds, Qiyao Zhang
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Patent number: 4801476Abstract: A method is described which details the preparation of large area close packed monolayers of colloidal particles from random distributions of colloidal particles by compressing the random network.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 1987Date of Patent: January 31, 1989Assignee: Exxon Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: John H. Dunsmuir, Harry W. Deckman, James A. McHenry