Patents by Inventor James Burrows
James Burrows 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: 9167953Abstract: According to embodiments of the present invention, a dishwasher may include a manifold assembly including a manifold and an attachment assembly. The manifold may provide a fluid connection with a fluid supply and direct fluid from the fluid supply to a spray device. The attachment assembly may couple the manifold to a dish rack. Further, the attachment assembly may facilitate movement of the dish rack relative to the manifold between a retracted position and an extended position while maintaining the fluid connection with the fluid supply. The attachment assembly may include at least one sliding rail and a first plurality of engagement members that couple the sliding rail to the dish rack. Additionally, a second plurality of engagement members may couple the manifold and the sliding rail so as to allow movement along the sliding rail along a major axis of the sliding rail.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2011Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: James Burrows, Ralph A. Porcaro, II
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Publication number: 20150277165Abstract: A multiple-pane insulating glazing unit may include multiple panes of transparent material and a layer of electrically controllable optically active material that provides controllable privacy for the glazing unit. Despite efforts to fully black out the multiple-pane insulating glazing unit by switching the optically active material from a transmissive state to a privacy state, the glazing unit may exhibit some residual direct visible transmission. In some examples, the multiple-pane insulating glazing unit may include a light emitting element positioned to direct light at the layer of optically active material to address this issue. Light emitted by the light emitting element may reflect and mask residual visibility through the electrically controllable optically active material.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Inventors: Keith James Burrows, Klaus Hartig
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Patent number: 8629778Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for monitoring fuel usage and/or remaining run time of backup power sources. In one embodiment, a method includes tracking run time of a backup power source; determining a current fuel level associated with the backup power source; and providing a fuel level warning. In another embodiment, a system includes a fuel monitoring system including logic that obtains a current run time corresponding to a backup power source; logic that determines a current fuel level based at least in part upon the current run time, the current fuel level corresponding to a fuel source supplying the backup power source; and logic that provides a fuel level warning based upon the current fuel level and a predefined fuel level threshold.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2010Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: Southern Company Services, Inc.Inventor: Christopher James Burrow
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Publication number: 20120174951Abstract: According to embodiments of the present invention, a dishwasher may include a manifold assembly including a manifold and an attachment assembly. The manifold may provide a fluid connection with a fluid supply and direct fluid from the fluid supply to a spray device. The attachment assembly may couple the manifold to a dish rack. Further, the attachment assembly may facilitate movement of the dish rack relative to the manifold between a retracted position and an extended position while maintaining the fluid connection with the fluid supply. The attachment assembly may include at least one sliding rail and a first plurality of engagement members that couple the sliding rail to the dish rack. Additionally, a second plurality of engagement members may couple the manifold and the sliding rail so as to allow movement along the sliding rail along a major axis of the sliding rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2011Publication date: July 12, 2012Inventors: James Burrows, Ralph A. Porcaro, II
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Publication number: 20120119916Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for monitoring fuel usage and/or remaining run time of backup power sources. In one embodiment, a method includes tracking run time of a backup power source; determining a current fuel level associated with the backup power source; and providing a fuel level warning. In another embodiment, a system includes a fuel monitoring system including logic that obtains a current run time corresponding to a backup power source; logic that determines a current fuel level based at least in part upon the current run time, the current fuel level corresponding to a fuel source supplying the backup power source; and logic that provides a fuel level warning based upon the current fuel level and a predefined fuel level threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2010Publication date: May 17, 2012Applicant: SOUTHERN COMPANY SERVICES, INC.Inventor: Christopher James Burrow
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Patent number: 7918942Abstract: A drain valve for a dishwasher and associated apparatus and method are provided. A housing receives fluid through an inlet channel and channels the fluid toward an outlet channel extending from an outlet port defined by the housing. A sealing member is disposed within the housing and is capable of forming a sealing engagement with the outlet port. A cradle member disposed within the housing is configured to receive and partially constrain freedom of movement of the sealing member. The cradle member is movable between a valve closed position, where fluid flow toward the outlet channel urges the sealing member into sealing engagement with the outlet port to close the drain valve, and a valve open position, where fluid flow is allowed between the inlet channel and the outlet channel, through the housing, without the sealing member engaging the outlet port.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2008Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: Electrolux Home Products, Inc.Inventors: Douglas J. Nagel, Jason Duckworth, James Burrows
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Publication number: 20090208446Abstract: Described is a method of modulating the activation of a Rho, Arf, Rab, Ran or Rap family protein, said method comprising administering to said sample a USP-17 modulator, for example an inhibitor of expression or activity of DUB-3. The invention enables the use of USP-17 modulators in the treatment of metastatic cancer and other conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2007Publication date: August 20, 2009Applicant: THE QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY OF BELFASTInventors: James Johnston, James Burrows, Alyson Kelvin
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Publication number: 20090194141Abstract: A drain valve for a dishwasher and associated apparatus and method are provided. A housing receives fluid through an inlet channel and channels the fluid toward an outlet channel extending from an outlet port defined by the housing. A sealing member is disposed within the housing and is capable of forming a sealing engagement with the outlet port. A cradle member disposed within the housing is configured to receive and partially constrain freedom of movement of the sealing member. The cradle member is movable between a valve closed position, where fluid flow toward the outlet channel urges the sealing member into sealing engagement with the outlet port to close the drain valve, and a valve open position, where fluid flow is allowed between the inlet channel and the outlet channel, through the housing, without the sealing member engaging the outlet port.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2008Publication date: August 6, 2009Inventors: Douglas J. Nagel, Jason Duckworth, James Burrows
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Patent number: 7422036Abstract: A tubular manifold device for a dishwasher and associated method are provided. The manifold device defines a contiguous interior channel between opposed inlet and outlet ends. The manifold device has an inner surface defining the interior channel and an opposing outer surface, and comprises at least two discretely-formed manifold portions, each extending between and at least bisecting the opposed inlet and outlet ends of the interior channel. The at least two manifold portions are capable of cooperating via respective engagable longitudinal edges so as to form at least two joints therebetween. At least one overmold member is configured to sealingly engage the at least two manifold portions, across each of the at least two joints, such that the interior channel is fluid-tight between the inlet and outlet ends.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2006Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Assignee: Electrolux Home Products, Inc.Inventors: James Burrows, Doug Nagel, John Bragg
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Publication number: 20080047750Abstract: A boring tool moves having a pitch orientation, a yaw orientation and a roll orientation and is steerable underground using the roll orientation. A maximum drill string curvature is established for steering. The boring tool is advanced over a path segment. An averaged roll characteristic is determined for movement of the boring tool along the path segment. A path segment pitch orientation is established based on at least one measured pitch orientation along the path segment. Using the maximum drill string curvature in combination with the averaged roll characteristic and the path segment pitch orientation, the yaw orientation is determined. The averaged roll characteristic is determined based on a series of incremental roll measurements that are spaced across the path segment. A set of coupled ordinary differential equations is used to characterize movement of the boring tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventors: James Burrows, Guenter Brune, John Mercer
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Publication number: 20080023095Abstract: A tubular manifold device for a dishwasher and associated method are provided. The manifold device defines a contiguous interior channel between opposed inlet and outlet ends. The manifold device has an inner surface defining the interior channel and an opposing outer surface, and comprises at least two discretely-formed manifold portions, each extending between and at least bisecting the opposed inlet and outlet ends of the interior channel. The at least two manifold portions are capable of cooperating via respective engagable longitudinal edges so as to form at least two joints therebetween. At least one overmold member is configured to sealingly engage the at least two manifold portions, across each of the at least two joints, such that the interior channel is fluid-tight between the inlet and outlet ends.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2006Publication date: January 31, 2008Inventors: James Burrows, Doug Nagel, John Bragg
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Publication number: 20070129319Abstract: Described is a novel human deubiquitinating enzyme, DUB-3, (SEQ ID NO: 1), and variants and fragments thereof. Also described are nucleic acid molecules encoding the enzyme, and use of the polypeptide and nucleic acid molecules in treatment of cancer, assays.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2004Publication date: June 7, 2007Applicant: The Queen's University of BelfastInventors: James Burrows, Michael McGrattan, James Johnston
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Publication number: 20070084635Abstract: A boring tool moves having a pitch orientation, a yaw orientation and a roll orientation and is steerable underground using the roll orientation. A maximum drill string curvature is established for steering. The boring tool is advanced over a path segment. An averaged roll characteristic is determined for movement of the boring tool along the path segment. A path segment pitch orientation is established based on at least one measured pitch orientation along the path segment. Using the maximum drill string curvature in combination with the averaged roll characteristic and the path segment pitch orientation, the yaw orientation is determined. The averaged roll characteristic is determined based on a series of incremental roll measurements that are spaced across the path segment. A set of coupled ordinary differential equations is used to characterize movement of the boring tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2006Publication date: April 19, 2007Inventors: James Burrows, Guenter Brune, John Mercer
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Publication number: 20060070880Abstract: Methods and apparatus for manipulating separation media in the context of filling one or more capillaries with a separation medium for electrophoresis. A polymer-displacement pump system and method for reciprocating a pump piston in a first direction to draw fresh fluid into a chamber, and reciprocating the pump piston in a second direction to cause the fresh fluid to exit the chamber and fill a single capillary or multi-capillary array. The pump piston movement can be electrically controlled.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2005Publication date: April 6, 2006Applicant: Applera CorporationInventors: Johan Goudberg, James Burrows
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Publication number: 20050133263Abstract: A boring tool moves having a pitch orientation, a yaw orientation and a roll orientation and is steerable underground using the roll orientation. A maximum drill string curvature is established for steering. The boring tool is advanced over a path segment. An averaged roll characteristic is determined for movement of the boring tool along the path segment. A path segment pitch orientation is established based on at least one measured pitch orientation along the path segment. Using the maximum drill string curvature in combination with the averaged roll characteristic and the path segment pitch orientation, the yaw orientation is determined. The averaged roll characteristic is determined based on a series of incremental roll measurements that are spaced across the path segment. A set of coupled ordinary differential equations is used to characterize movement of the boring tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2005Publication date: June 23, 2005Inventors: James Burrows, Guenter Brune, John Mercer
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Publication number: 20040177912Abstract: A machine for producing corrugated board which utilizes a dual thermal sensing system to determine the length of the web is disclosed. The corrugating machine includes a frame through which a web material is adapted to be traversed, an applicator adapted to apply a liquid spot, such as water, to the web, and first and second temperature sensors adapted to detect the liquid spot after the liquid spot is applied.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2003Publication date: September 16, 2004Inventor: James Burrows
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Patent number: 6286341Abstract: A method of knitting an elastic drawcord product and an elastic band and drawcord composite product are described. The method involves knitting a pair of elastic webs in a laterally spaced relationship to each other, and securing a drawcord within the space between the elastic webs by way of first and second tying yarns. The first tying yarn reciprocates across the space between the first and second elastic webs and is alternatively secured to the side edges thereof along the front face of the elastic webs. The second tying yarn reciprocates across the space between the first and second elastic webs and is alternatively secured to the side edges thereof along the rear face of the webs, and the drawcord is secured between the two elastic webs and the first and second tying yarns.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2001Date of Patent: September 11, 2001Assignee: Elastic, Corporation of America, Inc.Inventors: Clyde E. Jackson, Jr., Frankie Hunt, James Burrow, Jr.
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Publication number: 20010003912Abstract: A method of knitting an elastic drawcord product and an elastic band and drawcord composite product are described. The method involves knitting a pair of elastic webs in a laterally spaced relationship to each other, and securing a drawcord within the space between the elastic webs by way of first and second tying yarns. The first tying yarn reciprocates across the space between the first and second elastic webs and is alternatingly secured to the side edges thereof along the front face of the elastic webs. The second tying yarn reciprocates across the space between the first and second elastic webs and is alternatingly secured to the side edges thereof along the rear face of the webs, and the drawcord is secured between the two elastic webs and the first and second tying yarns.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2001Publication date: June 21, 2001Inventors: Clyde E. Jackon, Frankie Hunt, James Burrow
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Patent number: 6127596Abstract: An implantable orthopedic prosthesis has a macro/micro-textured bone and soft tissue attachment surface to which a spiked washer is clamped by a threaded bolt received through said washer and threaded into said prosthesis. Soft tissue is secured to the prosthesis by clamping between said washer and said soft tissue attachment surface. The tissue attachment surface is arranged as a regular grid of depressions separated by orthogonal ridges formed by electrodischarge machining of the prosthesis using a machining electrode having a mold-opposite surface texture with a micro-textured roughened surface finish. The spacing of the spikes is and integer multiple of the spacing of the depressions to assure registry of the spikes with the depressions.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 1998Date of Patent: October 3, 2000Assignee: Sulzer Orthopedics Inc.Inventors: Steve Brown, John Wheeler, Mark Lester, James Burrows