Patents by Inventor James A. McMahon
James A. McMahon 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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Publication number: 20140231367Abstract: Provided is an improved filtration module assembly comprising a vessel having a filtration cartridge disposed within it and a header coupled to an end of the vessel, the header including a housing having an open-ended upper end and a lower end, and an end cap including a portion that mates with a complimentary structure defined by the inner all of the open ended upper end of the housing to removable engage with the housing and the end cap may further define a passageway for fluid to flow out of the vessel. The filtration module assembly may enable an improved manifold arrangement used to communicate fluids to and from a filtration system comprising a plurality of such modules and the configurations of the present invention may facilitate improved operation of such filtration systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2012Publication date: August 21, 2014Inventors: Bruce Gregory Biltoft, Michael Collignon, Robert James McMahon
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Publication number: 20130250117Abstract: The invention pertains to a digital camera system and related software which is capable of identifying the presence or absence of known tools and/or objects in previously identified storage locations as well as the presence of non-conforming objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2012Publication date: September 26, 2013Inventors: Steve Pixley, James McMahon, Dean Vail
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Patent number: 8382981Abstract: A module arrangement (5) according to an embodiment of the invention consists of a plurality of membrane modules (6) arranged in a two dimensional array (7) and extending between upper and lower block-type manifolds (8) and (9), respectively. The array of modules is further divided into sub-groups of modules (10) separated from each other by space (11) extending transversely across the membrane array (7). An integrated support frame (12) is positioned in the space (11) between the sub-groups (10) and is fixed to the upper and lower manifold blocks (8) and (9) to form an integrated support structure within the module array (7).Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2009Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Siemens Industry, Inc.Inventors: Peter Rogers, Stephen Bowmer, Bruce Gregory Biltoft, James W. Polson, Robert James McMahon, Huw Alexander Lazaredes, Michael Collignon
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Patent number: 8377756Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention comprises a MOSFET comprising individual MOSFET cells. Each cell comprises a U-shaped well (228) (P type) and two parallel sources (260) (N type) formed within the well. A plurality of source rungs (262) (doped N) connect sources (260) at multiple locations. Regions between two rungs (262) comprise a body (252) (P type). These features are formed on an N-type epitaxial layer (220), which is formed on an N-type substrate (216). A contact (290) extends across and contacts a plurality of source rungs (262) and bodies (252). Gate oxide and a gate contact overlie a leg of a first well and a leg of a second adjacent well, inverting the conductivity responsive to a gate voltage. A MOSFET comprises a plurality of these cells to attain a desired low channel resistance. The cell regions are formed using self-alignment techniques at several states of the fabrication process.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2011Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Stephen Daley Arthur, Kevin Matocha, Peter Sandvik, Zachary Stum, Peter Losee, James McMahon
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Publication number: 20130026559Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention comprises a MOSFET comprising individual MOSFET cells. Each cell comprises a U-shaped well (228) (P type) and two parallel sources (260) (N type) formed within the well. A plurality of source rungs (262) (doped N) connect sources (260) at multiple locations. Regions between two rungs (262) comprise a body (252) (P type). These features are formed on an N-type epitaxial layer (220), which is formed on an N-type substrate (216). A contact (290) extends across and contacts a plurality of source rungs (262) and bodies (252). Gate oxide and a gate contact overlie a leg of a first well and a leg of a second adjacent well, inverting the conductivity responsive to a gate voltage. A MOSFET comprises a plurality of these cells to attain a desired low channel resistance. The cell regions are formed using self-alignment techniques at several states of the fabrication process.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2011Publication date: January 31, 2013Inventors: Stephen Daley Arthur, Kevin Matocha, Peter Sandvik, Zachary Stum, Peter Losee, James McMahon
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Publication number: 20110127209Abstract: A module arrangement (5) according to an embodiment of the invention consists of a plurality of membrane modules (6) arranged in a two dimensional array (7) and extending between upper and lower block-type manifolds (8) and (9), respectively. The array of modules is further divided into sub-groups of modules (10) separated from each other by space (11) extending transversely across the membrane array (7). An integrated support frame (12) is positioned in the space (11) between the sub-groups (10) and is fixed to the upper and lower manifold blocks (8) and (9) to form an integrated support structure within the module array (7).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2009Publication date: June 2, 2011Applicant: Siemens Water Technologies Corp.Inventors: Peter Rogers, Stephen Bowmer, Bruce Gregory Biltoft, James W. Polson, Robert James McMahon, Huw Alexander Lazaredes, Michael Collingnon
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Patent number: 7862719Abstract: A membrane module (3) comprising a plurality of porous hollow membranes (8). The membranes (8) extend between and are fixed at each end in a header (5, 6). One header (6) has one or more of openings (12) formed therein. The openings (12) are in fluid communication with a source of gas and/or liquid (13, 14, 15). The other of the headers (5) is sealingly connected to and in fluid communication with a head-piece (9). The head-piece (9) is adapted to couple to an associated head-piece of a further module to form a rack of modules (17). A potting head (6) for use in mounting porous hollow membranes (8) is also disclosed comprising a preformed potting element (29). The potting element (29) includes one or more cavities (30) for receiving curate potting material which, in use, supports said membranes (8).Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2005Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: Siemens Water Technologies Corp.Inventors: Robert James McMahon, David John Cox, Fufang Zha, Roger William Phelps, Warren Thomas Johnson, Sargon Barkho
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Patent number: 7856737Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus and a method that reduces a moisture content of an agricultural product, particularly by using moisture sensors and/or temperature sensors. The apparatus includes at least one moisture sensor, optionally at least one temperature sensor, a controller, a flow regulator and/or a dryer. The method includes obtaining a moisture content and a temperature to calculate a product flowrate and optionally an energy input. A product flowrate signal is used to vary the flow regulator and an energy input signal is used to vary the energy regulator.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2007Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Mathews CompanyInventors: Robert James McMahon, Jr., Kenneth William Kroeker
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Patent number: 7627615Abstract: Approach for versioning of documents is described. A version accumulator structure stores one or more version values indicating different versions of a data object. The data object is decomposable into a plurality of nodes. One or more copies of each node of the plurality of nodes are stored, where the one or more copies are associated with non-overlapping version ranges. A first request to perform a change to the data object is received. The first request specifies an effective version value for the change, which involves a particular node. The change is performed based on the effective version value and without making a deep copy of the data object. A second request to retrieve a certain version of the data object is received. The certain version is retrieved based on the version ranges associated with the one or more copies of each node of the plurality of nodes.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2006Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: Oracle International CorporationInventor: Douglas James McMahon
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Publication number: 20090056162Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus and a method that reduces a moisture content of an agricultural product, particularly by using moisture sensors and/or temperature sensors. The apparatus includes at least one moisture sensor, optionally at least one temperature sensor, a controller, a flow regulator and/or a dryer. The method includes obtaining a moisture content and a temperature to calculate a product flowrate and optionally an energy input. A product flowrate signal is used to vary the flow regulator and an energy input signal is used to vary the energy regulator.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2007Publication date: March 5, 2009Inventors: Robert James McMahon, JR., Kenneth William Kroeker
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Publication number: 20080210623Abstract: A membrane module (3) comprising a plurality of porous hollow membranes (8). The membranes (8) extend between and are fixed at each end in a header (5, 6). One header (6) has one or more of openings (12) formed therein. The openings (12) are in fluid communication with a source of gas and/or liquid (13, 14, 15). The other of the headers (5) is sealingly connected to and in fluid communication with a head-piece (9). The head-piece (9) is adapted to couple to an associated head-piece of a further module to form a rack of modules (17). A potting head (6) for use in mounting porous hollow membranes (8) is also disclosed comprising a preformed potting element (29). The potting element (29) includes one or more cavities (30) for receiving curate potting material which, in use, supports said membranes (8).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2005Publication date: September 4, 2008Inventors: Robert James McMahon, David John Cox, Fufang Zha, Roger William Phelps, Warren Thomas Johnson, Sargon Barkho
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Patent number: 7412700Abstract: Files of software to be installed in a computer are packaged as follows. A source file is prepared to contain at least a declaration of an array of sufficient space to accommodate the files to be packaged. The source file is compiled into an executable file. Thereafter, the array in the executable file is overwritten with data from each file being packaged. Depending on the embodiment, the address of where each file begins in the executable file and each file's name may be stored in the same executable file or in a different file. The stored file names are used to identify an address of a file from its name, when the named file is first accessed. In several embodiments, the operating system loads the executable file as a library that is automatically shared by multiple instances of the application (or by multiple applications), to efficiently use physical memory.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2004Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Assignee: Oracle International CorporationInventors: Mohammad Shoaib Lari, Rajendra S. Pingte, Srinath Krishnaswamy, Douglas James McMahon
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Patent number: 7381230Abstract: The invention relates to reactor systems and processes for producing synthesis gas. In one embodiment, a reactor comprises a first reaction zone comprising a combustion catalyst, wherein the first reaction zone is operated at conditions sufficient to produce a combustion zone product comprising heat generated by the combustion of a fuel. The reactor further comprises a second reaction zone comprising a partial oxidation catalyst, wherein the second reaction zone is adapted to receive the combustion zone product and a reaction feed comprising a hydrocarbon gas. The second reaction zone is operated at conditions sufficient for partially oxidizing the hydrocarbon gas to a product stream comprising synthesis gas. The heat of combustion is transferred directly to the reaction feed by mixing it in a feed mix region located in the reactor between the first and second reaction zones, in such a manner that the reaction feed does not need preheating prior to entering the partial oxidation zone.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2004Date of Patent: June 3, 2008Assignee: ConocoPhillips CompanyInventors: C. Robert Rapier, James A. McMahon
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Publication number: 20080104141Abstract: Approach for versioning of documents is described. A version accumulator structure stores one or more version values indicating different versions of a data object. The data object is decomposable into a plurality of nodes. One or more copies of each node of the plurality of nodes are stored, where the one or more copies are associated with non-overlapping version ranges. A first request to perform a change to the data object is received. The first request specifies an effective version value for the change, which involves a particular node. The change is performed based on the effective version value and without making a deep copy of the data object. A second request to retrieve a certain version of the data object is received. The certain version is retrieved based on the version ranges associated with the one or more copies of each node of the plurality of nodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2006Publication date: May 1, 2008Inventor: Douglas James McMahon
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Patent number: 7281003Abstract: A method and mechanism are provided for accessing data. Values are stored for a set of context attributes associated with a session between a database user and a database server. The database system includes an attribute setting mechanism that selectively restricts access to the set of context attributes based on a policy. During the session, the database server executes a query that contains a reference to one or more of the context attributes. For example, the query may contain a predicate that requires a comparison between a context attribute value and a constant. The database server processes the query based on current values of the one or more of the context attributes referenced in the query. A mechanism is also provided for dynamically attaching predicates to queries, where the predicates are attached based on a policy. For example, the database system detects that a query is issued against a database object.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2004Date of Patent: October 9, 2007Assignee: Oracle International CorporationInventors: Chon Hei Lei, Douglas James McMahon
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Patent number: 7264716Abstract: A membrane filtration manifold for connecting a filter submodule including one or more elongate bundles of semipermeable polymeric fibers is provided. The manifold includes a housing and connecting collar connected with said housing. The collar is adapted to receive and locate the submodule, where the submodule has a connecting sleeve with a locking formation. The submodule can be secured at one end to the collar by a clip adapted to engage both the collar and the locking formation to prevent axial withdrawal of the submodule from the collar. Also disclosed is a membrane filtration apparatus including a filter submodule including one or more elongate bundles of semipermeable polymeric fibers. The apparatus further includes a membrane filtration manifold removably connected at one end of said filter submodule and a basepiece removably connected to the other end of said filter submodule.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2003Date of Patent: September 4, 2007Assignee: Siemens Water Technologies Corp.Inventors: Warren Thomas Johnson, Gary William Stollery, Bruce Gregory Biltoft, David John Cox, Robert James McMahon, David Wood, Leon Keith Ernst
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Publication number: 20060263151Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for the treatment of liquid runoff, such as rainfall, irrigation, and waste or produced water, utilizing aboveground, modular, permeable barriers containing reactive media that can immobilize particular solutes of concern, removing them from the liquid runoff. The modular design allows construction of a relatively-uniform barrier, or media volume, that is self-supporting and easily assembled, maintained, modified, and augmented. A permeable reactive barrier constructed according to the present invention provides significant contact between the reactive media and the solutes of concern while allowing the runoff stream to flow through the structure relatively unimpeded.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2006Publication date: November 23, 2006Inventor: James McMahon
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Publication number: 20060255553Abstract: Modular assembly equipment including portable machinery for performing the assembly and a controlling device for controlling the portable machinery is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2006Publication date: November 16, 2006Inventors: Mark Gust, James McMahon
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Publication number: 20060143980Abstract: The invention relates to reactor systems and processes for producing synthesis gas. In one embodiment, a reactor comprises a first reaction zone comprising a combustion catalyst, wherein the first reaction zone is operated at conditions sufficient to produce a combustion zone product comprising heat generated by the combustion of a fuel. The reactor further comprises a second reaction zone comprising a partial oxidation catalyst, wherein the second reaction zone is adapted to receive the combustion zone product and a reaction feed comprising a hydrocarbon gas. The second reaction zone is operated at conditions sufficient for partially oxidizing the hydrocarbon gas to a product stream comprising synthesis gas. The heat of combustion is transferred directly to the reaction feed by mixing it in a feed mix region located in the reactor between the first and second reaction zones, in such a manner that the reaction feed does not need preheating prior to entering the partial oxidation zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2004Publication date: July 6, 2006Applicant: ConocoPhillips CompanyInventors: C. Robert Rapier, James McMahon
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Patent number: D660540Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2010Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: Thompson/McMahon Industries LLCInventors: Keith J. Thompson, James McMahon