Patents by Inventor James Briggs

James Briggs 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: 20130069504
    Abstract: A modular UPS system is provided wherein UPS systems may be constructed using a number of different frame components. In one example, a core UPS frame is provided that can accept different combinations of power and battery modules, and an extension frame is provided that can be combined with the core frame to provide a larger UPS system. According to one example, both the core and extension frame types may be used in either a standalone or rack-mounted configuration. Another aspect relates to packaging of UPS components such that the UPS frame need not include serviceable items. In another aspect, a rail system is provided that allows for easier installation of heavy components into rack-mount systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION CORPORATION
    Inventors: James Briggs, David Schuttler, Srdan Mutabdzija, Michael Falcinelli
  • Patent number: 8314216
    Abstract: Nucleotide triphosphate probes containing a molecular and/or atomic tag on a ? and/or ? phosphate group and/or a base moiety having a detectable property are disclosed, and kits and method for using the tagged nucleotides in sequencing reactions and various assay. Also, phosphate and polyphosphate molecular fidelity altering agents are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Life Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Susan H. Hardin, Xiaolian Gao, James Briggs, Richard Willson, Shiao-Chun Tu
  • Patent number: 8162417
    Abstract: A modular UPS system is provided wherein UPS systems may be constructed using a number of different frame components. In one example, a core UPS frame is provided that can accept different combinations of power and battery modules, and an extension frame is provided that can be combined with the core frame to provide a larger UPS system. According to one example, both the core and extension frame types may be used in either a standalone or rack-mounted configuration. Another aspect relates to packaging of UPS components such that the UPS frame need not include serviceable items. In another aspect, a rail system is provided that allows for easier installation of heavy components into rack-mount systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: American Power Conversion Corporation
    Inventors: James Briggs, David Schuttler, Srdan Mutabdzija, Michael Falcinelli
  • Publication number: 20110184163
    Abstract: Nucleotide triphosphate probes containing a molecular and/or atomic tag on a a ? and/or ? phosphate group and/or a base moiety having a detectable property are disclosed, and kits and method for using the tagged nucleotides in sequencing reactions and various assay. Also, phosphate and polyphosphate molecular fidelity altering agents are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2011
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Susan H. Hardin, Xiaolian Gao, James Briggs, Richard Willson, Shiao-Chun Tu
  • Publication number: 20110059436
    Abstract: A sequencing methodology is disclosed that allows a single DNA or RNA molecule or portion thereof to be sequenced directly and in substantially real time. The methodology involves engineering a polymerase and/or dNTPs with atomic and/or molecular tags that have a detectable property that is monitored by a detection system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2009
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicant: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Susan Hardin, Xiaolian Gao, James Briggs, Richard Willson, Shiao-Chun Tu
  • Publication number: 20110021383
    Abstract: A sequencing methodology is disclosed that allows a single DNA or RNA molecule or portion thereof to be sequenced directly and in substantially real time. The methodology involves engineering a polymerase and/or dNTPs with atomic and/or molecular tags that have a detectable property that is monitored by a detection system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2009
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Susan Hardin, James Briggs, Shiao-Chun Tu, Xiaolian Gao, Richard Willson
  • Publication number: 20110014604
    Abstract: A sequencing methodology is disclosed that allows a single DNA or RNA molecule or portion thereof to be sequenced directly and in substantially real time. The methodology involves engineering a polymerase and/or dNTPs with atomic and/or molecular tags that have a detectable property that is monitored by a detection system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: SUSAN HARDIN, XIAOLIAN GAO, JAMES BRIGGS, RICHARD WILLSON, SHIAO-CHUN TU
  • Publication number: 20100304367
    Abstract: A sequencing methodology is disclosed that allows a single DNA or RNA molecule or portion thereof to be sequenced directly and in substantially real time. The methodology involves engineering a polymerase and/or dNTPs with atomic and/or molecular tags that have a detectable property that is monitored by a detection system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2009
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Susan Hardin, Xiaolian Gao, James Briggs, Richard Willson, Shiao-Chun Tu
  • Publication number: 20100255464
    Abstract: Nucleotide triphosphate probes containing a molecular and/or atomic tag on a ? and/or ? phosphate group and/or a base moiety having a detectable property are disclosed, and kits and method for using the tagged nucleotides in sequencing reactions and various assay. Also, phosphate and polyphosphate molecular fidelity altering agents are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventors: Susan H. Hardin, Xiaolian Gao, James Briggs, Richard Willson, Shiao-Chun Tu
  • Publication number: 20100255463
    Abstract: A sequencing methodology is disclosed that allows a single DNA or RNA molecule or portion thereof to be sequenced directly and in substantially real time. The methodology involves engineering a polymerase and/or dNTPs with atomic and/or molecular tags that have a detectable property that is monitored by a detection system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventors: Susan Harsin, Xiaolian Gao, James Briggs, Richard Willson, Shiao-Chun Tu
  • Publication number: 20100216122
    Abstract: Nucleotide triphosphate probes containing a molecular and/or atomic tag on a ? and/or ? phosphate group and/or a base moiety having a detectable property are disclosed, and kits and method for using the tagged nucleotides in sequencing reactions and various assay. Also, phosphate and polyphosphate molecular fidelity altering agents are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2009
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Susan H. Hardin, Xiaolian Gao, James Briggs, Richard Willson, Shiao-Chun Tu
  • Patent number: 7713157
    Abstract: An alternator system includes an input shaft, a planetary gear assembly, a variable resistance generator, and a control unit. The alternator assembly is structured to produce an output current having a frequency. The planetary gear assembly disposed between, and operatively coupled to, the input shaft and the alternator assembly. The planetary gear assembly has a planet gear carrier body with an outer radial surface having teeth. The variable resistance generator has an external generator shaft with a generator gear. The generator gear is structured to engage the outer radial surface teeth. The control unit structured to detect the frequency of the alternator assembly output current and to alter the resistance of the generator. The control unit is structured to maintain the frequency of the alternator assembly output current within a selected range by increasing or decreasing the resistance of the generator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Jerome Kenneth Hastings, Roger James Briggs, Vijay Bhavaraju
  • Publication number: 20090305278
    Abstract: A sequencing methodology is disclosed that allows a single DNA or RNA molecule or portion thereof to be sequenced directly and in substantially real time. The methodology involves engineering a polymerase and/or dNTPs with atomic and/or molecular tags that have a detectable property that is monitored by a detection system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Susan Hardin, Xiaolian Gao, James Briggs, Richard Willson, Shiao-Chun Tu
  • Publication number: 20090275036
    Abstract: A sequencing methodology is disclosed that allows a single DNA or RNA molecule or portion thereof to be sequenced directly and in substantially real time. The methodology involves engineering a polymerase and/or dNTPs with atomic and/or molecular tags that have a detectable property that is monitored by a detection system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2009
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Applicant: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Susan Hardin, Xiaolian Gao, James Briggs, Richard Willson, Shiao-Chun Tu
  • Publication number: 20090015212
    Abstract: An alternator system includes an input shaft, a planetary gear assembly, a variable resistance generator, and a control unit. The alternator assembly is structured to produce an output current having a frequency. The planetary gear assembly disposed between, and operatively coupled to, the input shaft and the alternator assembly. The planetary gear assembly has a planet gear carrier body with an outer radial surface having teeth. The variable resistance generator has an external generator shaft with a generator gear. The generator gear is structured to engage the outer radial surface teeth. The control unit structured to detect the frequency of the alternator assembly output current and to alter the resistance of the generator. The control unit is structured to maintain the frequency of the alternator assembly output current within a selected range by increasing or decreasing the resistance of the generator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2007
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventors: JEROME KENNETH HASTINGS, Roger James Briggs, Vijay Bhavaraju
  • Publication number: 20080278889
    Abstract: A modular UPS system is provided wherein UPS systems may be constructed using a number of different frame components. In one example, a core UPS frame is provided that can accept different combinations of power and battery modules, and an extension frame is provided that can be combined with the core frame to provide a larger UPS system. According to one example, both the core and extension frame types may be used in either a standalone or rack-mounted configuration. Another aspect relates to packaging of UPS components such that the UPS frame need not include serviceable items. In another aspect, a rail system is provided that allows for easier installation of heavy components into rack-mount systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Applicant: AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION CORPORATION
    Inventors: James Briggs, David Schuttler, Srdan Mutabdzija, Michael Falcinelli
  • Patent number: 7379305
    Abstract: A modular UPS system is provided wherein UPS systems may be constructed using a number of different frame components. In one example, a core UPS frame is provided that can accept different combinations of power and battery modules, and an extension frame is provided that can be combined with the core frame to provide a larger UPS system. According to one example, both the core and extension frame types may be used in either a standalone or rack-mounted configuration. Another aspect relates to packaging of UPS components such that the UPS frame need not include serviceable items. In another aspect, a rail system is provided that allows for easier installation of heavy components into rack-mount systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: American Power Conversion Corporation
    Inventors: James Briggs, David Schuttler, Srdan Mutabdzija, Michael Falcinelli
  • Patent number: 7376784
    Abstract: Commands in a queue in a hard disk drive (HDD) are selected based on a benefit of providing either an optimized throughput or an optimized number of commands per second execution, as opposed to a simple shortest access time first (SATF) selection method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Netherlands B.V.
    Inventors: Adam Michael Espeseth, Robert Anton Steinbach, Trevor James Briggs
  • Patent number: 7329492
    Abstract: A sequencing methodology is disclosed that allows a single DNA or RNA molecule or portion thereof to be sequenced directly and in substantially real time. The methodology involves engineering a polymerase and/or dNTPs with atomic and/or molecular tags that have a detectable property that is monitored by a detection system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Visigen Biotechnologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Susan Hardin, Xiaolian Gao, James Briggs, Richard Willson, Shiao-Chun Tu
  • Publication number: 20080032565
    Abstract: A terminal block for use in an uninterruptible power supply comprises a first portion that includes a plurality of stalls, each of the plurality of stalls having an aperture, and at least one socket positioned in the aperture, the at least one socket arranged to accept a wire from internal portions of the uninterruptible power supply, and a second portion removably connectable to the first portion, the second portion including a plurality of stalls, a plurality of electrical ports, an electrical port positioned in each of the plurality of stalls, and at least one connector pin positioned within one of the plurality of stalls to connect to the at least one socket through the aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Applicant: AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION CORPORATION
    Inventors: David Schuttler, John Stranberg, Michael Falcinelli, Srdan Mutabdzija, James Briggs