Patents by Inventor James Daniel

James Daniel 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: 9581832
    Abstract: The present invention, as described above and as further defined by the claims below, provides methods for forming an Ophthalmic Lens that encapsulates a Rigid Insert, wherein the Rigid Insert may be tailored to correct specific astigmatic characteristics of an eye and apparatus for implementing such methods, as well as Ophthalmic Lenses formed with the Rigid Inserts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Daniel B. Otts, James Daniel Riall, Sharika Snook, Stephen R. Beaton, Marina Archer, Michael D. Ferran, Frederick A. Flitsch, Camille Higham
  • Patent number: 9577259
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to form biocompatible energization elements are described. In some examples, the methods and apparatus to form the biocompatible energization elements involve forming cavities comprising active cathode chemistry. The active elements of the cathode and anode are sealed with a biocompatible material. In some examples, a field of use for the methods and apparatus may include any biocompatible device or product that requires energization elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Daniel B. Otts, Randall B. Pugh, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner
  • Publication number: 20170031226
    Abstract: A simplified switchable object and methods of making same are provided. The methods may include steps of applying a switchable material on a first surface of a first substrate, the switchable material having a thickness and a shape; applying a barrier material on the first substrate, circumferential to the switchable material; and applying a second substrate over top of, and in contact with, the switchable material and the barrier material, the first substrate, second substrate and barrier material defining a closed chamber encapsulating the switchable material. The methods may further include a step of applying a seal material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2014
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Applicant: SWITCH MATERIALS INC.
    Inventors: Simon James GAUTHIER, Duhane LAM, Jonathan Ross SARGENT, James Daniel SENIOR, Cynthia Elizabeth SHIPPAM, Peter Alexander VON HAHN
  • Patent number: 9558244
    Abstract: Computer-implemented systems, methods, and media for making a recommendation or a non-recommendation to a user comprising: a software module configured to calculate a social distance between a first and a second user; a software module configured to allow the first and the second user to rate a plurality of items using a gamified rating model; a software module configured to analyze a degree of similarity between the first and the second user based on the ratings of the plurality of items by the first and the second user; a software module configured to make a recommendation or a non-recommendation to the first user based on the social distance and the degree of similarity between the first and the second user, and the ratings of the plurality of items; and a software module configured to present the recommendation or non-recommendation in a manner that comprises a ranked list.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: CONVERSABLE, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew Thomas Busey, Anthony Dan Chen, Isao Uchida Jonas, Douglas James Daniels, Jr., Benjamin Edward Lamm
  • Patent number: 9541772
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a variable optic insert into an ophthalmic lens. A liquid crystal layer may be used to provide a variable optic function and in some examples, an alignment layer for the liquid crystal layer may be patterned in a cycloidally dependent manner. The patterning may allow for a polarization dependent lens in some examples. An energy source is capable of powering the variable optic insert included within the ophthalmic lens. In some examples, an ophthalmic lens is cast-molded from a silicone hydrogel. The various ophthalmic lens entities may include electroactive liquid crystal layers to electrically control optical characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Luciano De Sio, Frederick A. Flitsch, Praveen Pandojirao-S, Randall Braxton Pugh, Svetlana Serak, Nelson V. Tabirian, Adam Toner, Olena Uskova, James Daniel Riall
  • Publication number: 20170004225
    Abstract: Provided herein are techniques and systems for seamless integration of PLM system functionalities, such as classification and/or attribute association, to a computer-aided design (CAD) system. An integration module provides integration of product lifecycle management (PLM) system functionalities with a CAD system. Specifically, using the techniques and systems described herein, classification and/or attribute associations with CAD objects may be facilitated directly from the CAD system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2015
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventors: James Daniel Antalek, Raymond G. Zakrwski, Celeste Liverio, Sridhar Ramireddy, Shinoosh McAuliffe, Sreekanth Mandalamane Earegowda
  • Patent number: 9533302
    Abstract: A fluid cartridge has a bottle to retain a volume of fluid. An ejector chip resides in fluid communication with the bottle and causes ejection of fluid upon activation of fluid ejectors. Control logic coordinates ejector activation with dose control logic and temperature control circuitry. The dose control logic pre-specifies an amount of fluid to be ejected and prevents further ejection upon reaching the amount. Meanwhile, the temperature control circuit inhibits any ejection until a temperature of the fluid is within a predefined acceptable range. Bottle modularity, fluid dispense-areas and group-control of the ejectors facilitate certain designs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.
    Inventors: John Glenn Edelen, James Daniel Anderson, Jr., Steven W. Bergstedt, Yimin Guan
  • Patent number: 9535268
    Abstract: This invention discloses a device comprising multiple functional layers with multiple energization elements formed on substrates, wherein at least one functional layer comprises an electrical energy source. In some embodiments, the present invention includes a component for incorporation into ophthalmic lenses that has been formed by the stacking of multiple functionalized layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick A. Flitsch, Daniel B. Otts, Randall B. Pugh, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner
  • Patent number: 9536341
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for parallel distribution of primitives to multiple rasterizers. Multiple, independent geometry units perform geometry processing concurrently on different graphics primitives. A primitive distribution scheme delivers primitives from the multiple geometry units concurrently to multiple rasterizers at rates of multiple primitives per clock. The multiple, independent rasterizer units perform rasterization concurrently on one or more graphics primitives, enabling the rendering of multiple primitives per system clock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: NVIDIA Corporation
    Inventors: Johnny S. Rhoades, Emmett M. Kilgariff, Michael C. Shebanow, Ziyad S. Hakura, Dale L. Kirkland, James Daniel Kelly
  • Patent number: 9533508
    Abstract: A printhead assembly including an ink cartridge body made of a material selected from the group of materials consisting of: nylon, polyethersulfone, polypropylene, polyethylene, polyoxymethylene and other materials that are compatible with ketone, acetate and alcohol based inks, an ink reservoir disposed within the ink cartridge body and adapted to receive and contain ink, and a printhead chip provided on the ink cartridge body and in fluid communication with the ink reservoir so as to receive ink from the ink reservoir for ejection of the ink onto a print medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: FUNAI ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
    Inventors: James Daniel Anderson, Jr., Sean Weaver, Greg Long
  • Publication number: 20160363784
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for providing a variable optic insert into an ophthalmic lens as set forth. An energy source is capable of powering the variable optic insert included within the ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast-molded from a silicone hydrogel. The various ophthalmic lens entities may include electroactive liquid crystal layers to electrically control refractive characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventors: Stephen R. Beaton, Luciano De Sio, Frederick A. Flitsch, Praveen Pandojirao, Randall Braxton Pugh, James Daniel Riall, Svetlana Serak, Nelson V. Tabirian, Adam Toner, Olena Uskova
  • Patent number: 9519261
    Abstract: A replaceable unit for an electrophotographic image forming device according to one example embodiment includes an elongated body extending along a lengthwise dimension between a front and a rear of the body. The body has a reservoir for holding toner. The body includes an extension downward from the bottom of the body near the rear of the body. The extension has a downward chute formed therein in fluid communication with the reservoir. A rear face of the extension is unobstructed to receive a bias force in a forward direction toward the front of the body along the lengthwise dimension. An outlet port on the bottom of the extension is in fluid communication with the chute for transferring toner out of the reservoir. The replaceable unit may include a positioning bump on the bottom of the body at a rearmost position on the bottom of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Craig Leemhuis, James Daniel Anderson, Jr., Charles Alan Bast
  • Publication number: 20160355488
    Abstract: The invention relates to triazole compounds of formula I and I? or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, useful as modulators of demyelinating diseases: The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of the invention, methods of using the compositions and kits thereof in the treatment of various demyelinating and neurodegenerative diseases, including multiple sclerosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: Robert J. Davies, Jingrong Cao, Meghan Elise Cockerill, Philip Noel Collier, Elisabeth Doyle, James Daniel Frantz, Huai Gao, Brian Anthony Goldman, Ronald Lee Grey, Jr., Anne-Laure Grillot, Wenxin Gu, James A. Henderson, Raul Eduardo Krauss Irarrazaval, Adrianne Lynn Kolpak, Yusheng Liao, Sanjay Shivayogi Magavi, David Messersmith, Albert Charles Pierce, Emanuele Perola, Elizabeth Jin-Sun Ryu, Joshua Syken, Jian Wang, Michael Paul DeNinno, Francois Maltais
  • Publication number: 20160348225
    Abstract: New 6xxx aluminum alloy sheet products and methods of making the same are disclosed. The new methods may include preparing a 6xxx aluminum alloy sheet product for solution heat treatment, solution heat treating and then quenching the 6xxx aluminum alloy sheet product, and then exposing the 6xxx aluminum alloy sheet product to a treatment temperature of from 30° C. to 60° C. for 0.2 to 300 seconds. After the exposing step, the 6xxx aluminum alloy sheet product may be coiled and then placed in an ambient environment. Due to the post-quench heating and subsequent exposure to ambient, a preselected amount of Newtonian cooling may be induced, thereby creating a unique and consistent microstructure within the 6xxx aluminum alloy sheet products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: James Daniel Bryant, Colleen E. Weller, Dirk C. Mooy, Zachariah D. Meissen
  • Patent number: 9506828
    Abstract: A pressure sensor for sensing pressure of a fluid includes a diaphragm separator and a flexure structure. The diaphragm separator exerts an imparted force on the flexure structure, where the imparted force is proportional to fluid pressure exerted on the flexure structure. The pressure sensor further includes a piezoelectric resonator. A first resonator interface section of the flexure structure is in contact with a first edge of the piezoelectric resonator. A second resonator interface section of the flexure structure is in contact with a second edge of the piezoelectric resonator. The first edge and the second edge are opposite narrow edges of the piezoelectric resonator. The flexure structure exerts a load proportional to the imparted force onto the first edge of the piezoelectric resonator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.
    Inventor: James Daniel Montoya
  • Patent number: 9500882
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for providing a variable optic insert into an ophthalmic lens. The variable optic insert may have surfaces within that have differing radii of curvature. A liquid crystal layer may be used to provide a variable optic function and in some embodiments, the liquid crystal layer may comprise droplets that are nano-scaled. An energy source is capable of powering the variable optic insert included within the ophthalmic lens. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic lens is cast-molded from a silicone hydrogel. The various ophthalmic lens entities may include electroactive liquid crystal layers to electrically control refractive characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, Frederick A. Flitsch, James Daniel Riall, Praveen Pandojirao-S, Adam Toner, Nelson V. Tabirian, Svetlana Serak, Olena Uskova, Luciano De Sio
  • Publication number: 20160320048
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for encapsulating a light source within a water-tight, robust encapsulating bulk for use, among other things, as a walk paver. The apparatus and method provides a strong, durable, waterproof illuminated paver that includes an array of individually addressable light sources, having the aesthetic appearance of a conventional stone material. A light guide is provided having a light receiving end and a light transmissive end. A light source is provided having a selective on state and a selective off state. The light source is optically coupled to the light receiving end of the light guide to form a light engine comprising the light source and the light guide. The optically coupled light guide and light source are encased within an encapsulating bulk, wherein the encapsulating bulk includes at least one viewable surface, and where the light transmissive end of the light guide is viewable at said at least one viewable surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventor: John James Daniels
  • Publication number: 20160318305
    Abstract: A cap for a printhead device including a main body that includes a side wall, a top wall, and a bottom wall, the top wall and the bottom wall in a facing relation to one another so that a printhead device is held between the top and bottom walls, a vent seal disposed within an opening in the top wall, a nozzle plate seal disposed within an opening in the bottom wall, and a nozzle plate seal retainer that holds the nozzle plate seal within the opening in the bottom wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: James Daniel ANDERSON, JR., Sean WEAVER
  • Publication number: 20160317719
    Abstract: A condom together with a lubrication composition the lubricating composition containing a minimal amount of free water, and comprising one or more glycols, such that the glycols in the lubricant release heat and warmth when contacted with compositions containing free water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Applicant: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis R. Blum, James Daniels, JR., April Ensinger, Michael J. Harrison, Robin Luyber Fernandez, R. Christian Millar
  • Patent number: 9481138
    Abstract: This invention discloses methods and apparatus for sealing and encapsulating Components on and within an annular Multi-Piece Insert. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic Lens is cast molded from a silicone hydrogel, and the Component includes a sealed and encapsulated Multi-Piece Insert portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall B. Pugh, James Daniel Riall, Adam Toner, Daniel B. Otts, Frederick A. Flitsch, Sharika Snook