Patents by Inventor James Elder
James Elder 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: 20220415047Abstract: There is provided a system and method for automated video segmentation of an input video signal. The input video signal capturing a playing surface of a team sporting event. The method including: receiving the input video signal; determining player position masks from the input video signal; determining optic flow maps from the input video signal; determining visual cues using the optic flow maps and the player position masks; classifying temporal portions of the input video signal for game state using a trained hidden Markov model, the game state comprising either game in play or game not in play, the hidden Markov model receiving the visual cues as input features, the hidden Markov model trained using training data comprising a plurality of visual cues for previously recorded video signals each with labelled play states; and outputting the classified temporal portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventors: James ELDER, Hemanth PIDAPARTHY, Michael DOWLING
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Publication number: 20220162149Abstract: A method for preparing methyl acrylate comprises: a) heating in a reaction zone a mixture comprising acrylic acid, methanol, and an acid catalyst to react and form a reaction product comprising methyl acrylate which is vaporized with other light components and then fed to a distillation zone, wherein a feed stream entering the reaction zone comprises methanol to acrylic acid in a molar ratio of greater than 1 and less than 2, and a residence time in the reaction zone ranges from 0.25 to 2 hours; b) condensing and phase-separating a distillate from the distillation zone to form an organic phase comprising methyl acrylate and an aqueous phase; c) returning a portion of the organic phase to the distillation zone as organic reflux; and d) feeding the remainder of the organic phase and the aqueous phase of the distillation zone to an extraction column to form a methanol rich aqueous effluent and an organic effluent comprising methyl acrylate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2020Publication date: May 26, 2022Inventors: Reetam Chakrabarti, Minh N. Ngo, James Elder
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Publication number: 20220153679Abstract: A method for preparing methyl acrylate comprises heating in a reaction zone a mixture comprising acrylic acid, methanol, and an acid catalyst to react and form a reaction product comprising methyl acrylate which is vaporized with other light components and then fed to a distillation zone. A feed stream entering the reaction zone comprises methanol and acrylic acid in a molar ratio of greater than 1 and less than 2, and a residence time in the reaction zone ranges from 0.25 to 2 hours. A distillate from the distillation zone is condensed and phase-separated to form an organic phase comprising methyl acrylate and an aqueous phase. A portion of the organic phase is returned to the distillation zone as organic reflux. The remainder of the organic phase and the aqueous phase of the distillation zone is fed to an extraction column to form a methanol rich aqueous effluent and an organic effluent comprising methyl acrylate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2020Publication date: May 19, 2022Inventors: Reetam Chakrabarti, Minh N. Ngo, James Elder
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Patent number: 11288165Abstract: One or more embodiments analyze log records of applications to determine whether a composite rule pertaining to events associated with the log records occurring within a specified time window are satisfied. Satisfaction of the composite rule may facilitate real-time diagnosis and detection of patterns in logs which indicate problems, threats, systemic issues, or performance issues relating to the applications. The composite rule may specify events associated with log records from multiple different applications that occur within a same specified time window and are associated with a same tenant and entity. Satisfaction of the composite rule may be analyzed by a state machine that tracks satisfaction of the individual rules within the composite rule in a sequence of stages. A notification, alert, or alarm may be generated when the composite rule is satisfied.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2021Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: Oracle International CorporationInventors: Raja Chatterjee, James Elder Weaver
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Publication number: 20210216432Abstract: One or more embodiments analyze log records of applications to determine whether a composite rule pertaining to events associated with the log records occurring within a specified time window are satisfied. Satisfaction of the composite rule may facilitate real-time diagnosis and detection of patterns in logs which indicate problems, threats, systemic issues, or performance issues relating to the applications. The composite rule may specify events associated with log records from multiple different applications that occur within a same specified time window and are associated with a same tenant and entity. Satisfaction of the composite rule may be analyzed by a state machine that tracks satisfaction of the individual rules within the composite rule in a sequence of stages. A notification, alert, or alarm may be generated when the composite rule is satisfied.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2021Publication date: July 15, 2021Applicant: Oracle International CorporationInventors: Raja Chatterjee, James Elder Weaver
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Patent number: 10977152Abstract: One or more embodiments analyze log records of applications to determine whether a composite rule pertaining to events associated with the log records occurring within a specified time window are satisfied. Satisfaction of the composite rule may facilitate real-time diagnosis and detection of patterns in logs which indicate problems, threats, systemic issues, or performance issues relating to the applications. The composite rule may specify events associated with log records from multiple different applications that occur within a same specified time window and are associated with a same tenant and entity. Satisfaction of the composite rule may be analyzed by a state machine that tracks satisfaction of the individual rules within the composite rule in a sequence of stages. A notification, alert, or alarm may be generated when the composite rule is satisfied.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2019Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: Oracle International CorporationInventors: Raja Chatterjee, James Elder Weaver
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Patent number: 10829435Abstract: A method for preparing methyl methacrylate from methacrolein and methanol; said method comprising contacting in a reactor a mixture comprising methacrolein, methanol and oxygen with a heterogeneous catalyst comprising a support and a noble metal, wherein pH at the reactor outlet is from 3 to 6.7.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2018Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignees: Dow Global Technologies LLC, Rohm and Haas CompanyInventors: Dmitry A. Krapchetov, James Elder, William G. Worley, Kirk W. Limbach, Daniel A. Hickman, Alexey Kirilin, Wen Sheng Lee, Victor Sussman
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Publication number: 20200334123Abstract: One or more embodiments analyze log records of applications to determine whether a composite rule pertaining to events associated with the log records occurring within a specified time window are satisfied. Satisfaction of the composite rule may facilitate real-time diagnosis and detection of patterns in logs which indicate problems, threats, systemic issues, or performance issues relating to the applications. The composite rule may specify events associated with log records from multiple different applications that occur within a same specified time window and are associated with a same tenant and entity. Satisfaction of the composite rule may be analyzed by a state machine that tracks satisfaction of the individual rules within the composite rule in a sequence of stages. A notification, alert, or alarm may be generated when the composite rule is satisfied.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2019Publication date: October 22, 2020Applicant: Oracle International CorporationInventors: Raja Chatterjee, James Elder Weaver
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Publication number: 20200157036Abstract: A method for preparing methyl methacrylate from methacrolein and methanol; said method comprising contacting in a reactor a mixture comprising methacrolein, methanol and oxygen with a heterogeneous catalyst comprising a support and a noble metal, wherein pH at the reactor outlet is from 3 to 6.7.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2018Publication date: May 21, 2020Applicants: Dow Global Technologies LLC, Rohm and Haas CompanyInventors: Dmitry A. Krapchetov, James Elder, William G. Worley, Kirk W. Limbach, Daniel A. Hickman, Alexey Kirilin, Wen Sheng Lee, Victor Sussman
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Patent number: 8044237Abstract: The present invention relates to recovery of aqueous (meth)acrylic acid by condensation of a (meth)acrylic acid-containing stream to produce aqueous (meth)acylic acid having a higher concentration of (meth)acrylic acid and a lower concentration of formaldehyde, i.e., not more than 0.1 weight %, than the aqueous (meth)acrylic acid produced using hithertofore known separation methods. The (meth)acrylic acid-containing stream may be the raw product stream of catalytic oxidation at least one C2-C4 alkane or alkene.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2009Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Rohm and Haas CompanyInventors: Keith F. Briegel, Michael Stanley DeCourcy, James Elder, James Jerrick Juliette, Joy Lydon Mendoza
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Patent number: 8044238Abstract: The present invention relates to reducing corrosion of distillation equipment during azeotropic distillation of (meth)acrylic acid in the presence of dissolved copper, by providing aqueous (meth)acrylic acid having not more than 0.1% by weight formaldehyde, based on the total weight of the aqueous (meth)acrylic acid. The source of the copper may, for example, be copper-based polymerization inhibitors added to the aqueous (meth)acrylic acid and/or distillation equipment.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2009Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Rohm and Haas CompanyInventors: Keith F. Briegel, Michael Stanley DeCourcy, James Elder, James Jerrick Juliette, Joy Lydon Mendoza
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Patent number: 8015825Abstract: An engine air supply system includes an air source, which is a gas turbine engine in one example. A component, such as an environmental control system component, is interconnected to the air source by a conduit that includes a supply flow direction. A check valve is arranged in the conduit. The check valve includes a valve portion moveable in the supply flow direction from a closed position to an open position. The closed position is arranged at an acute angle relative to the supply flow direction. The check valve includes first and second valve portions that are hemi-elliptical in shape. The first and second valve portions are non-planar and arranged approximately 90 degrees apart when in the closed position. The first and second valve portions move toward one another from the closed position to the open position.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2007Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand CorporationInventors: James Elder, Joshua Adams
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Patent number: 7695334Abstract: A visual locating device comprises an elongate, inherently buoyant, flexible sheet for floating on the surface of a body of water that has a longitudinal axis. At least three buoyant support struts are secured to the sheet and disposed across the longitudinal axis of the sheet such that the sheet is divided into a plurality of sections defined between respective pairs of struts. A light source is disposed on the sheet to provide nighttime visibility to the sheet. A pouch, which receives the sheet when stowed, is configured to release the sheet when immersed in water. The sheet is at least z-folded inside the pouch.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2007Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Inventors: Robert N. Yonover, Kevin Dean Schnitzer, Richard James Elder
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Publication number: 20090320495Abstract: An engine air supply system includes an air source, which is a gas turbine engine in one example. A component, such as an environmental control system component, is interconnected to the air source by a conduit that includes a supply flow direction. A check valve is arranged in the conduit. The check valve includes a valve portion moveable in the supply flow direction from a closed position to an open position. The closed position is arranged at an acute angle relative to the supply flow direction. The check valve includes first and second valve portions that are hemi-elliptical in shape. The first and second valve portions are non-planar and arranged approximately 90 degrees apart when in the closed position. The first and second valve portions move toward one another from the closed position to the open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2007Publication date: December 31, 2009Inventors: James Elder, Joshua Adams
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Publication number: 20090299095Abstract: The present invention relates to recovery of aqueous (meth)acrylic acid by condensation of a (meth)acrylic acid-containing stream to produce aqueous (meth)acylic acid having a higher concentration of (meth)acrylic acid and a lower concentration of formaldehyde, i.e., not more than 0.1 weight %, than the aqueous (meth)acrylic acid produced using hithertofore known separation methods. The (meth)acrylic acid-containing stream may be the raw product stream of catalytic oxidation at least one C2-C4 alkane or alkene.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2009Publication date: December 3, 2009Inventors: Keith F. Briegel, Michael Stanley DeCourcy, James Elder, James Jerrick Juliette, Joy Lydon Mendoza
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Publication number: 20090299090Abstract: The present invention relates to reducing corrosion of distillation equipment during azeotropic distillation of (meth)acrylic acid in the presence of dissolved copper, by providing aqueous (meth)acrylic acid having not more than 0.1% by weight formaldehyde, based on the total weight of the aqueous (meth)acrylic acid. The source of the copper may, for example, be copper-based polymerization inhibitors added to the aqueous (meth)acrylic acid and/or distillation equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2009Publication date: December 3, 2009Inventors: Keith F. Briegel, Michael Stanley DeCourcy, James Elder, James Jerrick Juilette, Joy Lydon Mendoza
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Patent number: 7606422Abstract: A method, system and computer program for creating a digital workflow associated with the completion of a paper form is provided. An electronic clipboard includes a panel for receiving a paper form, a computer including a clipboard computer application, and an input device that completes the paper form with handwritten input data and also created digital signals corresponding to the handwritten input data. The computer application interprets the digital signal data so as to define digital input data, which corresponds to the handwritten input data. The electronic clipboard also includes verification/correction facility that enables the display of the digital input data and verification and correction thereof using a series of input devices provided on the electronic clipboard. The electronic clipboard is linked to a remote computer.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2009Date of Patent: October 20, 2009Inventors: Michael James Elder, Robert N. Smith, Andrew Lewis Maxwell
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Publication number: 20090173552Abstract: A method, system and computer program for creating a digital workflow associated with the completion of a paper form is provided. An electronic clipboard includes a panel for receiving a paper form, a computer including a clipboard computer application, and an input device that completes the paper form with handwritten input data and also created digital signals corresponding to the handwritten input data. The computer application interprets the digital signal data so as to define digital input data, which corresponds to the handwritten input data. The electronic clipboard also includes verification/correction facility that enables the display of the digital input data and verification and correction thereof using a series of input devices provided on the electronic clipboard. The electronic clipboard is linked to a remote computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2009Publication date: July 9, 2009Inventors: Michael James Elder, Robert N. Smith, Andrew Lewis Maxwell
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Patent number: 7492946Abstract: A method, system and computer program for creating a digital workflow associated with the completion of a paper form is provided. An electronic clipboard includes a panel for receiving a paper form, a computer including a clipboard computer application, and an input device that completes the paper form with handwritten input data and also created digital signals corresponding to the handwritten input data. The computer application interprets the digital signal data so as to define digital input data, which corresponds to the handwritten input data. The electronic clipboard also includes verification/correction facility that enables the display of the digital input data and verification and correction thereof using a series of input devices provided on the electronic clipboard. The electronic clipboard is linked to a remote computer.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2004Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Inventors: Michael James Elder, Robert N. Smith, Andrew Lewis Maxwell
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Publication number: 20070167263Abstract: An obstacle device for use on a playing field has a base and a frame approximating in shape the front profile of a human head and torso. The frame is coupled to the base. The frame includes a collapsible frame member that has an expanded configuration that defines an expanded frame area. The frame member also has a collapsed configuration that defines a collapsed frame area that is less than the expanded frame area. A covering material is attached to the frame so that the covering material is spread by the frame when the frame member is in the expanded configuration. At least two of the obstacle devices may be provided as an obstacle device kit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2007Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: James Elder, Peter-Matias Lopez