Patents by Inventor James Herbert

James Herbert 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: 8747005
    Abstract: An oral care implement generates cavitation within the oral cavity. One or more cavitation cleaning elements may be located in the head area of the oral care implement. The cavitation cleaning element vibrates at a frequency that produces cavitation of fluids within the oral cavity. The oral care implement may include an elastomeric cavitation cleaning element. A cleaning element may be configured to vibratory release an oral care substance from a container; and a body for gripping the implement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: James Herbert Kemp, Malcolm Williams
  • Patent number: 8721290
    Abstract: Processes for producing a component containing a ceramic-based material and having detailed features formed from materials other than ceramic materials. Such a process entails producing the component to include a first subcomponent and at least a second subcomponent having at least one off-axis geometric feature that results in the second subcomponent having a more complex geometry than the first subcomponent. The first subcomponent is formed of a ceramic-based material, and the second subcomponent and its off-axis geometric feature are separately formed of a metallic material and attached to the first subcomponent to yield a robust mechanical attachment. The component may be, for example, a gas turbine airfoil component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Toby George Darkins, Jr., John Peter Heyward, Eric Alan Estill, Joshua Brian Jamison, James Herbert Deines, Mark Willard Marusko, James Thomas Hawkins
  • Publication number: 20140035208
    Abstract: Embodiments of an aluminum dross cooling head are disclosed. The cooling cooperates with a material container encapsulate dross and reduce thermiting of the dross. In one embodiment, the cooling head also serves as a compression head when forced into the dross by a cooperating dross press assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: ALTEK, L.L.C.
    Inventors: James Herbert, Jorge Fernandez, Andy Gibbs
  • Patent number: 8641801
    Abstract: An aluminum dross cooling head cooperates with a material container to encapsulate dross and reduce thermiting of the dross. In one embodiment, the cooling head also serves as a compression head when forced into the dross by a cooperating dross press assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Altek, L.L.C.
    Inventors: James Herbert, Jorge Fernandez, Andy Gibbs
  • Publication number: 20140007907
    Abstract: An oral care implement includes a releasable sensory material that invokes a sensory response when in contact with tissues or surfaces of a mouth of a user. In one embodiment, an element is provided that is visually indicative of the sensory response. The oral care implement may also include a soft tissue cleaner provided with the sensory material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Douglas J. Hohlbein, Chi Shing Wong, Wen Jin Xi, James Herbert Kemp, Al Aquanza Sprosta
  • Patent number: 8617458
    Abstract: Embodiments of an aluminum dross cooling head are disclosed. The cooling cooperates with a material container encapsulate dross and reduce thermiting of the dross. In one embodiment, the cooling head also serves as a compression head when forced into the dross by a cooperating dross press assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Altek, L.L.C.
    Inventors: James Herbert, Jorge Fernandez, Andy Gibbs
  • Patent number: 8556530
    Abstract: An oral care implement includes a releasable sensory material that invokes a sensory response when in contact with tissues or surfaces of a mouth of a user. In one embodiment, an element is provided that is visually indicative of the sensory response. The oral care implement may also include a soft tissue cleaner provided with the sensory material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Douglas J. Hohlbein, Chi Shing Wong, Wen Jin Xi, James Herbert Kemp, Al Aquanza Sprosta
  • Publication number: 20130263397
    Abstract: An oral care implement (210) includes a handle (214) and a head (212) mounted to one end of the handle (214) that includes a first face (237) having plurality of tooth cleaning elements (226) extending therefrom, a second face (247) and a store of oral care material (232). A soft tissue cleaner (241) can be included on the second face (247). Oral care material can be provided simultaneously to the first (237) and second faces (247) during use from the store of oral care material (232). The oral care implement can include a plurality of oral care material stores (232), which can include different dentifrices. A store of oral care material (232) can be located within an arrangement of the tooth cleaning elements (226) and can extend through the head (212) to an arrangement of soft tissue cleaning elements (226). The toothbrush (210) can be small in size and lightweight so as to be readily portable for use away from the home.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventors: Douglas Hohlbein, Alan Sorrentino, James Herbert Kemp, Emily Fink
  • Patent number: 8459892
    Abstract: An oral care implement (210) includes a handle (214) and a head (212) mounted to one end of the handle (214) that includes a first face (237) having plurality of tooth cleaning elements (226) extending therefrom, a second face (247) and a store of oral care material (232). A soft tissue cleaner (241) can be included on the second face (247). Oral care material can be provided simultaneously to the first (237) and second faces (247) during use from the store of oral care material (232). The oral care implement can include a plurality of oral care material stores (232), which can include different dentifrices. A store of oral care material (232) can be located within an arrangement of the tooth cleaning elements (226) and can extend through the head (212) to an arrangement of soft tissue cleaning elements (226). The toothbrush (210) can be small in size and lightweight so as to be readily portable for use away from the home.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Douglas Hohlbein, Alan Sorrentino, James Herbert Kemp, Emily Fink
  • Publication number: 20130104567
    Abstract: An airfoil for a gas turbine engine is provided that includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall coupled together at a leading edge and a trailing edge, such that a cavity is defined therebetween. A central plenum and an impingement chamber are defined within the cavity. The central plenum channels cooling fluid to the impingement chamber where cooling fluid impinges on the sidewalls. Cooling fluid is discharged from the impingement chamber via film cooling holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Inventors: Douglas Gerard Konitzer, Mark Willard Marusko, James Herbert Deines, Brian David Przeslawski, MIchael William Bell, Andrew David William Thiel, Xi Yang
  • Publication number: 20130073066
    Abstract: A method for managing audio of a device including scanning for an audio controller of a docking station coupled to the device, determining whether an audio device is coupled to an audio interface of the docking station if the device is coupled to the audio controller, and transferring audio between the device and the audio controller of the docking station if the audio device is coupled to the audio interface of the docking station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2010
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.
    Inventors: Peter Yen, Bart Downing, James Herbert, David Lombard
  • Publication number: 20130031038
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for analyzing neural response data that can be assigned to multiple classes. The systems and methods begin with a set of training data from which optimal weight factors are derived. The derived weight factors are used in a classifier which is then applied to test data from test subjects. The classifier filters out the effects of less relevant data in the test data and provides a result in the form of probabilities associated with classes for the test data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Inventor: James Herbert Horne
  • Patent number: 8353075
    Abstract: An oral care implement or toothbrush includes a head, tooth cleaning elements and tissue cleansing elements. The tooth cleaning elements may be provided on a first face of the toothbrush head while the tissue cleansing elements may be disposed on a second face of the head. The head may further include one or more splits that provide flexible and non-flexible regions. Various configurations of splits may be used to create different effects such as more responsive flexion, regions of differing flexibility and/or different degree of flexion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventor: James Herbert Kemp
  • Patent number: 8355957
    Abstract: A system and method for personalizing an article in real-time is provided. A selection of an article for personalization is accepted from a user. A model of the selected article is displayed. At least one personalization attribute is accepted from the user. The model is modified and displayed, based on the at least one accepted personalization attribute, as the at least one personalization attribute is accepted, thereby enabling the user to personalize the article in real-time. The article may be an article of jewelry, such as a ring, a necklace, or a watch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Hampden Corporation
    Inventors: James Herbert, Joseph Wein
  • Patent number: 8322939
    Abstract: An oral care implement includes a material that invokes a sensory response when in contact with tissues or surfaces of a mouth of a user. In one embodiment, the material is provided in a two-dimensional or three-dimensional shape indicative of visually communicating the response to the user. The oral care implement may also include a soft tissue cleaner provided with the sensory material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Douglas J. Hohlbein, Chi Shing Wong, Wen Jin (Swanson) Xi, James Herbert Kemp, Al Aquanza Sprosta
  • Patent number: 8315962
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for analyzing neural response data that can be assigned to multiple classes. The systems and methods begin with a set of training data from which optimal weight factors are derived. The derived weight factors are used in a classifier which is then applied to test data from test subjects. The classifier filters out the effects of less relevant data in the test data and provides a result in the form of probabilities associated with classes for the test data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Science Applications International Corporation
    Inventor: James Herbert Horne
  • Patent number: 8306802
    Abstract: A method for digital circuit design. The first step of the process is the step of providing a circuit design in the form of a hardware definition language. Then, the process produces a binary simulation of the design by setting out for each unit of time during execution of the hardware design the a control state and a program state of the design and assigns a symbol to each signal of the design. The process proceeds by executing a symbolic simulation of the design, concluding with identifying and capturing the combinational logic expression of the simulation output and the next state functions of the simulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Synopsys, Inc.
    Inventors: Yunshan Zhu, James Herbert Kukula, Robert F. Damiano, Joseph T. Buck
  • Publication number: 20120216655
    Abstract: Embodiments of an aluminum dross cooling head are disclosed. The cooling cooperates with a material container encapsulate dross and reduce thermiting of the dross. In one embodiment, the cooling head also serves as a compression head when forced into the dross by a cooperating dross press assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: ALTEK, L.L.C
    Inventors: James Herbert, Jorge Fernandez, Andy Gibbs
  • Publication number: 20120217685
    Abstract: Embodiments of an aluminum dross cooling head are disclosed. The cooling cooperates with a material container encapsulate dross and reduce thermiting of the dross. In one embodiment, the cooling head also serves as a compression head when forced into the dross by a cooperating dross press assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: ALTEK, L.L.C
    Inventors: James Herbert, Jorge Fernandez, Andy Gibbs
  • Publication number: 20120203629
    Abstract: Some embodiments include a proposal generator and method for creating a proposal offering one or more outdoor advertising units based on buyer criteria. Other embodiments of related systems and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: ADSTRUC, INC.
    Inventors: Joshua Patrick Warrum, Samuel James Herbert, John Francis Laramie, Eliane Kabkab, Andrew Joseph Shults, Eric Isaiah Justusson, Neal Ranjan Shyam