Patents by Inventor James F. Kelly
James F. Kelly 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: 9952144Abstract: A capillary absorption spectrometer and process are described that provide highly sensitive and accurate stable absorption measurements of analytes in a sample gas that may include isotopologues of carbon and oxygen obtained from gas and biological samples. It further provides isotopic images of microbial communities that allow tracking of nutrients at the single cell level. It further targets naturally occurring variations in carbon and oxygen isotopes that avoids need for expensive isotopically labeled mixtures which allows study of samples taken from the field without modification. The process also permits sampling in vivo permitting real-time ambient studies of microbial communities.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2016Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTEInventors: M. Lizabeth Alexander, James F. Kelly, Robert L. Sams, James J. Moran, Matthew K. Newburn, Thomas A. Blake
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Publication number: 20160161401Abstract: A capillary absorption spectrometer and process are described that provide highly sensitive and accurate stable absorption measurements of analytes in a sample gas that may include isotopologues of carbon and oxygen obtained from gas and biological samples. It further provides isotopic images of microbial communities that allow tracking of nutrients at the single cell level. It further targets naturally occurring variations in carbon and oxygen isotopes that avoids need for expensive isotopically labeled mixtures which allows study of samples taken from the field without modification. The process also permits sampling in vivo permitting real-time ambient studies of microbial communities.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2016Publication date: June 9, 2016Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTEInventors: M. Lizabeth Alexander, James F. Kelly, Robert L. Sams, James J. Moran, Matthew K. Newburn, Thomas A. Blake
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Patent number: 9297756Abstract: A capillary absorption spectrometer and process are described that provide highly sensitive and accurate stable absorption measurements of analytes in a sample gas that may include isotopologues of carbon and oxygen obtained from gas and biological samples. It further provides isotopic images of microbial communities that allow tracking of nutrients at the single cell level. It further targets naturally occurring variations in carbon and oxygen isotopes that avoids need for expensive isotopically labeled mixtures which allows study of samples taken from the field without modification. The method also permits sampling in vivo permitting real-time ambient studies of microbial communities.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2013Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTEInventors: M. Lizabeth Alexander, James F. Kelly, Robert L. Sams, James J. Moran, Matthew K. Newburn, Thomas A. Blake
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Patent number: 9240855Abstract: Implementations of techniques and systems are disclosed for detecting a fiber fault in a point-to-point optical access network based on optical time domain reflectometry (“OTDR”) measurements. The techniques include identifying loss of service between a central office (“CO”) and a given optical network unit (“ONU”) of a plurality of ONUs. In response to the identifying the loss of service, configuring a test signal distribution unit to optically couple an OTDR unit to a selected subset of the point-to-point fiber links which includes the given ONU. An optical test signal is launched from the OTDR unit into the selected subset of the point-to-point fiber links via the test signal distribution unit. Test signal reflections are received from each of the point-to-point fiber links within the selected subset as a reflection signature, which is analyzed to identify a location of the fiber fault.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2013Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Cedric F. Lam, James F. Kelly, Austin B. Schuh
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Publication number: 20150186509Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for power-efficient music playlist identification. In one aspect, a method includes the actions of receiving an audio recording of an item of media content. The actions further include determining, based on the audio recording, an identifier associated with the item of media content, and a timestamp. The actions further include determining, based on the identifier of the item of media content and the timestamp, an amount of remaining time that the item of media content has to play. The actions further include providing an indication for one or more components of a computing device to deactivate. The actions further include determining that the amount of time has elapsed. The actions further include providing an indication for the one or more components of the computing device to reactivate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2013Publication date: July 2, 2015Applicant: Google Inc.Inventors: James F. Kelly, Daniel R. Sandler, Glenn Kasten
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Patent number: 8823391Abstract: A regenerative feedback resonant circuit for measuring a transient response in a loop is disclosed. The circuit includes an amplifier for generating a signal in the loop. The circuit further includes a resonator having a resonant cavity and a material located within the cavity. The signal sent into the resonator produces a resonant frequency. A variation of the resonant frequency due to perturbations in electromagnetic properties of the material is measured.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2012Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: A. Mark Jones, James F. Kelly, John S. McCloy, Douglas L. McMakin
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Publication number: 20140220700Abstract: A capillary absorption spectrometer and process are described that provide highly sensitive and accurate stable absorption measurements of analytes in a sample gas that may include isotopologues of carbon and oxygen obtained from gas and biological samples. It further provides isotopic images of microbial communities that allow tracking of nutrients at the single cell level. It further targets naturally occurring variations in carbon and oxygen isotopes that avoids need for expensive isotopically labeled mixtures which allows study of samples taken from the field without modification. The method also permits sampling in vivo permitting real-time ambient studies of microbial communities.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2013Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTEInventors: M. Lizabeth Alexander, James F. Kelly, Robert L. Sams, James J. Moran, Matthew K. Newburn
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Patent number: 8710441Abstract: Differential polarization imaging systems include an axicon configured to provide a displacement of ray bundles associated with different image patches. The displaced ray bundles are directed to antenna horns and orthomode transducers so as to provide outputs correspond to orthogonal linear states of polarization (SOPs). The outputs are directed to a differential radiometer so that Stokes parameter differences between image patches can be obtained. The ray bundle displacements can be selected to correspond to a mechanical spacing of antenna horns. In some examples, ray bundle displacement corresponds to a displacement less than the diffraction limit.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2012Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Bruce E. Bernacki, James F. Kelly, David M. Sheen, Jonathan R. Tedeschi, Thomas E. Hall, Brian K. Hatchell, Patrick Valdez, Douglas L. McMakin
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Patent number: 8655167Abstract: Implementations of techniques and systems are disclosed for detecting a fiber fault in a point-to-point optical access network based on optical time domain reflectometry (“OTDR”) measurements. The techniques include identifying loss of service between a central office (“CO”) and a given optical network unit (“ONU”) of a plurality of ONUs. In response to the identifying the loss of service, configuring a test signal distribution unit to optically couple an OTDR unit to a selected subset of the point-to-point fiber links which includes the given ONU. An optical test signal is launched from the OTDR unit into the selected subset of the point-to-point fiber links via the test signal distribution unit. Test signal reflections are received from each of the point-to-point fiber links within the selected subset as a reflection signature, which is analyzed to identify a location of the fiber fault.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2011Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Cedric F. Lam, James F. Kelly, Austin B. Schuh
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Patent number: 8588571Abstract: A technique for installing a fiber optic network includes preparing a physical site to install a feeder cable and a plurality of access stub lines along a plurality of customer premises that potentially may connect to the feeder cable to obtain communication services. Each of the access stub lines extends from the feeder cable towards a customer premise and each ends at a different initial termination point. There is a one-to-one correspondence between the customer premises and the access stub lines extending from the feeder cable. A demarcation device is attached to an end of each of the access stub lines at each of the initial termination points. The demarcation device includes an optical reflector that is reflective to an optical test signal for testing integrity of the feeder cable and an associated one of the access stub lines.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2010Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Cedric F. Lam, James F. Kelly
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Publication number: 20130229302Abstract: Differential polarization imaging systems include an axicon configured to provide a displacement of ray bundles associated with different image patches. The displaced ray bundles are directed to antenna horns and orthomode transducers so as to provide outputs correspond to orthogonal linear states of polarization (SOPs). The outputs are directed to a differential radiometer so that Stokes parameter differences between image patches can be obtained. The ray bundle displacements can be selected to correspond to a mechanical spacing of antenna horns. In some examples, ray bundle displacement corresponds to a displacement less than the diffraction limit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2012Publication date: September 5, 2013Inventors: Bruce E. Bernacki, James F. Kelly, David M. Sheen, Jonathan R. Tedeschi, Thomas E. Hall, Brian K. Hatchell, Patrick Valdez, Douglas L. McMakin
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Publication number: 20130207670Abstract: A regenerative feedback resonant circuit for measuring a transient response in a loop is disclosed. The circuit includes an amplifier for generating a signal in the loop. The circuit further includes a resonator having a resonant cavity and a material located within the cavity. The signal sent into the resonator produces a resonant frequency. A variation of the resonant frequency due to perturbations in electromagnetic properties of the material is measured.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2012Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTEInventors: A. Mark Jones, James F. Kelly, John S. McCloy, Douglas L. McMakin
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Publication number: 20090262007Abstract: A portable speed detecting device includes wireless communications capabilities. This allows the portable speed detecting device to obtain information from remote sources via a wireless link. It also facilitates the process of issuing and recording tickets. Further, it can provide an operator with the ability to accomplish a financial transaction so that a driver can pay an assessed fine.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2008Publication date: October 22, 2009Inventor: James F. Kelly
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Patent number: 4934929Abstract: A method and an apparatus for treating materials in a combustor are disclosed. A pair of axially aligned slide gates extend longitudinally through the combustion chamber of the combustor. The innermost ends of the gates abut when the gates are closed, with the gates being openable by moving them axially apart to define a treatment aperture. Movement of the two gates permits the aperture to be positioned at a desired location in the combustion chamber, while movement of one gate with respect to the other adjust the width of the aperture.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 1989Date of Patent: June 19, 1990Assignee: CYKL Technology, Inc.Inventor: James F. Kelly
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Patent number: 4889538Abstract: An improved process is described for agglomeration beneficiation of ground coal in which undiluted heavy oil or bitumen is used as the agglomerating vehicle. The ground cell, water and heavy oil or bitumen are mixed at an elevated temperature sufficient to lower the viscosity of the heavy oil or bitumen to a level permitting easy mixing and at an elevated pressure sufficiently high to prevent boiling of the water. This mixing causes agglomeration of the carbonaceous solids with the heavy oil or bitumen and the agglomerates obtained are separated from the tailings containing aqueous medium and inorganic solids. The separated agglomerates are preferably used with additional heavy oil or bitumen to form a slurry feedstock for a coprocessing unit. This provides a very efficient total process since the coal agglomeration beneficiation uses a portion of the same heavy oil or bitumen feedstock which is used for coprocessing and no additional hydrocarbon diluent is required.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 1988Date of Patent: December 26, 1989Assignee: Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources CanadaInventors: Josef A. Mikhlin, deceased, Michio Ikura, James F. Kelly, C. Edward Capes
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Patent number: 4128065Abstract: An incinerator/combustor, comprising an elongated combustion chamber surrounded by an afterburner which is in turn surrounded by a housing, the afterburner and housing being coaxial with, and cooperating to provide redundant heating for, the combustion chamber, is disclosed. The combustion chamber is generally cylindrical with a horizontal axis, one end being adapted to receive materials to be burned. An ash chamber is spaced from the other end of the combustion chamber to define a circumferential opening which serves as an exhaust outlet. The two chambers are relatively movable to permit the flow of exhaust gases to be controlled. Air under controlled pressure is introduced to the combustion chamber to produce a cyclonic flow to enhance burning. A fuel supply may be provided to initiate combustion, but the system is designed to require no fuel other than the material being incinerated during normal continuous operation.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 1977Date of Patent: December 5, 1978Assignee: Materials Recovery CorporationInventors: James F. Kelly, Edwin Johnson
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Patent number: 3999935Abstract: Simultaneous ignition of a multi-burner compact steam generator is accomplished through use of a pilot flame that is established in each of the individual burner elements. A hot gas ignition source is generated in a preburner plenum chamber by sparking a fuel/oxidizer mixture. A combustion wave resulting from gases generated within the plenum is distributed to each of the individual main burners through a multiplicity of conduits to ignite a pilot fuel source which is independently fed into each of the burner elements thus providing a pilot flame for subsequent main stage ignition.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 1975Date of Patent: December 28, 1976Assignee: Rockwell International CorporationInventors: Leon Stabinsky, James F. Kelly