Patents by Inventor James Francis

James Francis 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).

  • WELDING SYSTEM WITH POWER LINE COMMUNICATION
    Publication number: 20110073569
    Abstract: Various welding systems that provide communication over auxiliary or weld power lines are provided. The disclosed embodiments may include a multi-process welding power supply that is communicatively coupled to a pendant via an auxiliary conduit that facilitates the exchange of data and power between components of the welding system. In some embodiments, the pendant may also include auxiliary outlets that allow an operator to power auxiliary devices at the weld location. The disclosed embodiments further include a pendant with a wire spool and wire feeder drive circuitry that is configured to activate spooling during MIG welding. Embodiments are provided that also allow for bidirectional data communication over a power line in networked welding systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: James Francis Rappl, Brian Lee Ott, Andrew David Nelson, Jeremy Daniel Overesch, Anthony Van Bergen Salsich, Quinn William Schartner, Kenneth Austin Stanzel
  • UNDERCARRIAGE FAIRING
    Publication number: 20110068605
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an airstream deflector fairing comprising a front or fore end having a leading edge attached to an undercarriage of a wheeled vehicle. The fairing further includes a rear or aft end and a lower bottom portion of the fairing includes a panel facing the ground at an angle which in turn directs an airstream passing thereunder downwardly and outwardly relative to the undercarriage and substantially at an area below a trailing axle downstream from the fairing. The lower bottom panel includes an angle of declination relative to the undercarriage from about 12 degrees to about 24 degrees.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: JAMES FRANCIS DOMO, Patrick Edward Ryan
  • Vaccine Antigens from Piscirickettsia Salmonis
    Publication number: 20110070256
    Abstract: The present invention discloses novel proteins, e.g., antigens, from Piscirickettsia salmonis. The present invention further discloses nucleic acids that encode these proteins. The present invention also discloses the use of the proteins, e.g., antigens, and nucleic acids to prepare vaccines against salmonid rickettsial septicemia (SRS). The present invention also discloses vaccines that can be used to protect fish from Piscirickettsia salmonis, as well as other pathogens. In addition, the present invention discloses methods of using the vaccines of the present invention to protect fish from SRS as well as from other pathogenic diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: INTERVET INTERNATIONAL B.V.
    Inventors: DAVID FRANCIS KIRKE, MICHAEL JAMES FRANCIS
  • DRAG REDUCING APPARATUS FOR A VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20110068603
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for drag reduction on a moving object through the atmosphere, thus increasing fuel efficiency. This is accomplished by attaching an inflatable boattail (i.e. drag reducer) to the aft face or rear end of a vehicle or trailer, thus delaying the flow separation to a point further downstream and mitigating the intensity of the negative pressure on the aft face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: James Francis Domo, Patrick Edward Ryan
  • REMOTE WELDING SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20110049116
    Abstract: Embodiments of a pendant associated with a multi-process welding power supply that allows a user to switch processes and reverse an output polarity while located remotely from a power supply unit are provided. Certain embodiments include a pendant with a wire spool and wire feeder drive circuitry that is configured to activate spooling during MIG welding. Control circuitry that may include processing circuitry and memory is provided. The control system may disable redundant controls on the power supply unit user interface when the power supply unit is connected to the pendant via a supply cable. Additionally, the control system may set the process, set the polarity, enable or disable a wire feed, and enable or disable gas flow according to inputs received via a user interface on either the power supply unit or the pendant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2009
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: IIIinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: James Francis Rappl, Thomas D. Lahti, Jeffery R. Ihde, Joseph Edward Feldhausen
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUGMENTED SOCIAL NETWORKING MESSAGING
    Publication number: 20110055335
    Abstract: An approach is provided for augmented social networking messaging. A message is generated for posting to a social networking service. Address information is determined for a group of one or more devices associated with one or more users. At least one of the one or more users is a non-subscriber to the social networking service. The addressing information is used to send the message to the group. A reply to the message is received from one of the devices of the group. Posting of the reply to the social networking service is initiated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2009
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: James Francis REILLY, Toni Peter Strandell, Jyri P. Salomaa, Jan Otto Blom, Ari Antero Aarnio
  • Calcilytic Compounds
    Publication number: 20110054021
    Abstract: Novel calcilytic compounds and methods of using them are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Inventors: ROBERT W. MARQUIS, LINDA N. CASILLAS, JOSHI M. RAMANJULU, JAMES FRANCIS CALLAHAN
  • System, method, and apparatus for slit shroud with integrated bypass channel wall feature for disk drive applications
    Patent number: 7898764
    Abstract: A disk drive slit shroud mitigates a discontinuity in the bypass channel with an additional wall feature formed on the slit shroud. When installed, the wall feature fills the gap in the wall of the bypass channel that would otherwise be required to accommodate a slit shroud of sufficient surface area. The discontinuity in the channel wall is needed for manufacturing clearance during the installation of the slit shroud. The slit shroud design includes the wall feature which, when installed, fills up the gap in the channel wall to maintain a relatively flush conduit for the bypass channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Netherlands B.V.
    Inventors: Andre S. Chan, Chisin Chiang, James Francis Sullivan, Ferdinand Hendriks
  • Electrode Lead Set for Measuring Physiologic Information
    Publication number: 20110046471
    Abstract: An electrode lead set is provided for electrical connection to a body. The electrode lead set includes a flexible ribbonized cable core extending between a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The distal end portion includes a plurality of branch end portions that are each configured to hold an electrode. The flexible ribbonized cable core is separable into a plurality of branches that are each joined to adjacent branches by a separable interface prior to separation. Each of the plurality of branches includes a corresponding one of the branch end portions. Each of the plurality of branches includes a generally planar ribbon conductor extending along the corresponding branch from the proximal end portion of the ribbonized cable core to the corresponding branch end portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventors: James Francis McIntire, Brian Erik Haug, Doris Arlene Beck, Arthur Glen Buck
  • FUNGICIDAL SUBSTITUTED AZOLES
    Publication number: 20110045101
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all geometric and stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, wherein J is Q2 or R1; X is N, CR2 or CQ3; Y is N or CR3; Z is N or CR4; and Q1, Q2, Q3, R1 R2 and R3 are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula 1 and methods for controlling plant disease caused by a fungal pathogen comprising applying an effective amount of a compound or a composition of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2009
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Thomas Paul Selby, James Francis Bereznak, John Joseph Bisaha, Amy X. Ding, Mary Ann Hanagan, Jeffrey Keith Long, Andrew Edmund Taggi, Vijayagopal Gopalsamuthiram
  • Bioreactor systems and disposable bioreactor
    Patent number: 7875448
    Abstract: The present invention is in the field of cell bioreactors, and specifically in the field of disposable bioreactors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Single Use BRX, LLC
    Inventor: James Francis Furey
  • Display of non-linked EOT units having an emergency status
    Patent number: 7872591
    Abstract: A head of train device is configured to examine messages received from end of train units other than the end of train unit attached to the same train and to alert an operator to the presence of an end of train unit from another train that indicates that the end of train unit from the other train has stopped. The indication can take the form of a zero brake pipe pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Invensys Rail Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Edward Kane, James Francis Shockley
  • AZINONE-SUBSTITUTED AZEPINO[b]INDOLE AND PYRIDO-PYRROLO-AZEPINE MCH-1 ANTAGONISTS, METHODS OF MAKING, AND USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20110003793
    Abstract: Novel MCH-1 receptor antagonists are disclosed. These compounds are used in the treatment of various disorders, including obesity, anxiety, depression, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and psychiatric disorders. Methods of making these compounds are also described in the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2010
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Applicant: ALBANY MOLECULAR RESEARCH, INC.
    Inventors: Peter R. Guzzo, Matthew David Surman, James Francis Grabowski, JR., Emily Elizabeth Freeman
  • Vaccine Antigens
    Publication number: 20100330113
    Abstract: The present invention discloses novel proteins, e.g., antigens. The present invention further discloses nucleic acids that encode these proteins. The present invention also discloses the use of the proteins, e.g., antigens, and nucleic acids to prepare vaccines against salmonid rickettsial septicemia (SRS). The present invention also discloses vaccines that can be used to protect fish from Piscirickettsia salmonis, as well as other pathogens. In addition, the present invention discloses methods of using the vaccines of the present invention to protect fish from SRS as well as from other pathogenic diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Inventors: David Francis Kirke, Michael James Francis
  • RATCHET WRENCH WITH COLLAR-ACTUATED REVERSING MECHANISM
    Publication number: 20100326243
    Abstract: A ratchet wrench has a handle and a ratchet housing that both extend along a first axis. A drive body is connected for rotation relative to the ratchet housing about a second axis, perpendicular to the first axis. A yoke substantially encircles the body and is connected to the ratchet housing and a direction selector is coupled to the drive body and extends along the second axis. The direction selector is rotatable about the second axis with respect to the drive body between a first position, in which the yoke is fixed for counterclockwise rotation with the drive body about the second axis, and a second position, in which the yoke is fixed for clockwise rotation with the drive body about the second axis. A direction actuator is connected to the direction selector for rotation about the first axis to move the direction selector between the first and second positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: INGERSOLL RAND COMPANY
    Inventors: James Francis Bouchard, Douglas Edward Souls, Jefferey Clifford Yaschur
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING SOCIAL NETWORKING RELATIONSHIPS
    Publication number: 20100325218
    Abstract: An approach is provided for recognizing one or more people from media content and determining if the one or more people are associated with a social networking service. A request is received from a user equipment specifying a media content. Electronically processing of the media content to recognize one or more people is initiated. It is determined whether the one or more people are associated with a member account of a social networking service. A prompting of the user is initiated with an option based on the determination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2009
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Brenda CASTRO, James Francis Reilly, Matti Johannes Sillanpää, Toni Peter Strandell, Jyri Kullervo Virtanen, Mikko Antero Nurmi
  • High-order Bragg fiber dispersion correction
    Patent number: 7835646
    Abstract: The present invention generally concerns the use of Bragg optical fibers in chirped pulse amplification systems for the production of high-pulse-energy ultrashort optical pulses. A gas-core Bragg optical fiber waveguide can be advantageously used in such systems to stretch the duration of pulses so that they can be amplified, and/or Bragg fibers can be used to compress optical signals into much shorter duration pulses after they have been amplified. Bragg fibers can also function as near-zero-dispersion delay lines in amplifier sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Raydiance, Inc.
    Inventors: Laurent Vaissié, James Francis Brennan, III
  • Calcilytic compounds
    Patent number: 7829594
    Abstract: Novel calcilytic compounds and methods of using them are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: GlaxoSmithKline, LLC
    Inventors: Robert W. Marquis, Linda N. Casillas, Joshi M. Ramanjulu, James Francis Callahan
  • Electrode lead set for measuring physiologic information
    Patent number: 7826882
    Abstract: An electrode lead set is provided for electrical connection to a body. The electrode lead set includes a flexible ribbonized cable core extending between a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The distal end portion includes a plurality of branch end portions that are each configured to hold an electrode. The flexible ribbonized cable core is separable into a plurality of branches that are each joined to adjacent branches by a separable interface prior to separation. Each of the plurality of branches includes a corresponding one of the branch end portions. Each of the plurality of branches includes a generally planar ribbon conductor extending along the corresponding branch from the proximal end portion of the ribbonized cable core to the corresponding branch end portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: James Francis McIntire, Brian Erik Haug, Doris Arlene Beck, Arthur Glen Buck
  • Active tuning of temporal dispersion in an ultrashort pulse laser system
    Patent number: 7822347
    Abstract: A chirped pulse amplification (CPA) system and method is described wherein the dispersion of the system is tuned by actively tuning one or more system components, for example, using a temperature or strain gradient, or using actinic radiation. In other embodiments, an additional element, such as a modulator, is added to the CPA system to actively to tune the pulse. A pulse monitor is added to the system to measure an output pulse and provide feedback to one or more active tuning elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Raydiance, Inc.
    Inventors: James Francis Brennan, III, Laurent Vaissié, Michael Marshall Mielke