Patents by Inventor James Powers

James Powers 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: 9765067
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; a method for manufacturing the compounds of the invention, and its therapeutic uses. The present invention further provides a combination of pharmacologically active agents and a pharmaceutical composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Christopher M. Adams, David B. Belanger, Doug Bevan, Takeru Ehara, Luciana Ferrara, Nan Ji, Donglei Liu, Erik Meredith, Muneto Mogi, James Powers, Ganesh Prasanna, Mitsunori Kato
  • Publication number: 20170197950
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; a method for manufacturing the compounds of the invention, and its therapeutic uses. The present invention further provides a combination of pharmacologically active agents and a pharmaceutical composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Applicant: NOVARTIS AG
    Inventors: Christopher M. ADAMS, David B. BELANGER, Doug BEVAN, Takeru EHARA, Luciana FERRARA, Nan JI, Donglei LIU, Erik MEREDITH, Muneto MOGI, James POWERS, Ganesh PRASANNA, Mitsunori KATO
  • Patent number: 9676728
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula (I) a method for manufacturing the compounds of the invention, and its therapeutic uses. The present invention further provides a combination of pharmacologically active agents and a pharmaceutical composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Christopher Adams, Takeru Ehara, Keith Jendza, Nan Ji, Rajeshri Ganesh Karki, Toshio Kawanami, Nello Mainolfi, James Powers, Michael Serrano-Wu, Chun Zhang
  • Patent number: 9187965
    Abstract: A method associated with the selection of tubulars for hydrocarbon production is described based upon evaluating the performance limits of threaded connections. Constituents of an evaluation group of threaded connections are determined and then a first group of the connections is evaluated via model analysis over a range of conditions. Then, physical testing on a first group of threaded connections in the evaluation group is conducted over that range of conditions. Once modeled, the results from the physical testing and the modeling analysis of the first group are compared to assess a characteristic performance factor for the first group. A second group of threaded connections are determined and the assessed performance factor from the first group is applied to a second group, and the performance limits of the second group are defined over the range of conditions based on this characteristic performance factor, without requiring testing the second group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company
    Inventors: A. S. David Khemakhem, Mark W. Biegler, David A. Baker, Jason A. Burdette, Bruce A. Dale, John W. Mohr, Ismail Ceyhan, James Powers, James H. Myers, Marcus Asmann
  • Publication number: 20140041864
    Abstract: A method associated with the selection of tubulars for hydrocarbon production is described based upon evaluating the performance limits of threaded connections. Constituents of an evaluation group of threaded connections are determined and then a first group of the connections is evaluated via model analysis over a range of conditions. Then, physical testing on a first group of threaded connections in the evaluation group is conducted over that range of conditions. Once modeled, the results from the physical testing and the modeling analysis of the first group are compared to assess a characteristic performance factor for the first group. A second group of threaded connections are determined and the assessed performance factor from the first group is applied to a second group, and the performance limits of the second group are defined over the range of conditions based on this characteristic performance factor, without requiring testing the second group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Inventors: A.S. David Khemakhem, Mark W. Biegler, David A. Baker, Jason A. Burdette, Bruce A. Dale, John W. Mohr, Ismail Ceyhan, James Powers, James H. Myers, Marcus Asmann
  • Patent number: 8590641
    Abstract: A method associated with the selection of tubulars for hydrocarbon production is described. In particular, the method is associated with the evaluation of performance limits of threaded connections. In this method, constituents of an evaluation group of threaded connections are determined via model analysis. Then, physical testing on a first group of threaded connections in the evaluation group is conducted. Modeling analysis on the first group and a second group of threaded connections is performed, wherein the second group are not physically tested. Once modeled, the results from the physical testing and the modeling analysis are compared to assess a characteristic performance factor for the first group. Then, the characteristic performance factor is applied to the second group, and the performance limits are defined based on this characteristic performance factor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company
    Inventors: A. S. David Khemakhem, Mark W. Biegler, David A. Baker, Jason A. Burdette, Bruce A. Dale, John W. Mohr, Ismail Ceyhan, James Powers, James H. Myers, Marcus Asmann
  • Patent number: 8513111
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure may be covered with a thermally decomposing film. That film may then be covered by a sealing cover. Subsequently, the thermally decomposing material may be decomposed, forming a cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Robert P. Meagley, Kevin P. O'Brien, Tian-An Chen, Michael D. Goodner, James Powers, Huey-Chiang Liou
  • Patent number: 8414114
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system for priming a fluid jetting device. The system includes a fluid trench configured within a fluid jetting chip of the fluid jetting device and at least one first channel fluidly coupled to the fluid trench. The at least one first channel extends vertically between the fluid jetting chip and a mounting unit adapted to support the fluid jetting chip, and is adapted to supply a priming fluid to the fluid trench. The system further includes at least one second channel fluidly coupled to the fluid trench. The at least one second channel extends vertically between the fluid jetting chip and the mounting unit, and is adapted to drain-out the priming fluid from the fluid trench. Further disclosed are systems for priming a fluid jetting device, in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.
    Inventors: Jiandong Fang, Frank Anderson, Audrey Dale Rodgers, Timothy Lowell Strunk, James Powers
  • Publication number: 20120127241
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system for priming a fluid jetting device. The system includes a fluid trench configured within a fluid jetting chip of the fluid jetting device and at least one first channel fluidly coupled to the fluid trench. The at least one first channel extends vertically between the fluid jetting chip and a mounting unit adapted to support the fluid jetting chip, and is adapted to supply a priming fluid to the fluid trench. The system further includes at least one second channel fluidly coupled to the fluid trench. The at least one second channel extends vertically between the fluid jetting chip and the mounting unit, and is adapted to drain-out the priming fluid from the fluid trench. Further disclosed are systems for priming a fluid jetting device, in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2010
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventors: JIANDONG FANG, Frank Anderson, Audrey Dale Rodgers, Timothy Lowell Strunk, James Powers
  • Publication number: 20100280966
    Abstract: Online web conferencing methods implemented in an information handling system are provided that determine and display various air emission savings and allowances that result from foregoing physical transportation of users on account of meeting by online web conferences. The air emission allowances generated by the methods herein may be traded in climate exchange markets as desired. Reports may be generated that summarize the quantities determined by the models of the embodiments disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventors: James Powers, Ethan Terry Abrams, Marie Prentice
  • Publication number: 20100228398
    Abstract: A simplified system and method for remotely monitoring and optionally further controlling pumpjack operating parameters of a pumpjack located at a distant site but within wireless cell phone station reception. Sensors situated on a pumpjack monitor and create analog output of operational conditions of the pumpjack. Digitizing means digitize the analog output of the sensors to digital data, and modem means transmit the digital data via a wireless cellular network to a network server. A user's computer communicates with the network server via the internet, and accesses the digital data to obtain information regarding the operational conditions of the pumpjack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2009
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: Riemer Powers Corp.
    Inventors: James Powers, Cal Riemer
  • Patent number: 7763395
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention includes a technique to improve stability of a pellicle. The pellicle is pre-baked at a predetermined temperature substantially below a glass transition temperature. The pre-baked pellicle is purged with an inert gas. The purged pellicle is radiated by a radiation at a wavelength. In another embodiment, a chamber is sealed with a pellicle membrane which divides the chamber into first and second compartments. The chamber has an inflow opening in the first compartment and an outflow opening in the second compartment. A gas is injected into the inflow opening and penetrates the pellicle membrane to the outflow opening. In another embodiment, the chamber has first inflow and outflow openings and second inflow and outflow openings in the first and second compartments, respectively. A first gas is injected into the first inflow opening and a second gas into the second inflow opening. The first and second gases have a permeability difference.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Alexander (Alex) Tregub, Florence Eschbach, James Powers, Fu-Chang Lo
  • Publication number: 20090250926
    Abstract: A method associated with the selection of tubulars for hydrocarbon production is described. In particular, the method is associated with the evaluation of performance limits of threaded connections. In this method, constituents of an evaluation group of threaded connections are determined via model analysis. Then, physical testing on a first group of threaded connections in the evaluation group is conducted. Modeling analysis on the first group and a second group of threaded connections is performed, wherein the second group are not physically tested. Once modeled, the results from the physical testing and the modeling analysis are compared to assess a characteristic performance factor for the first group. Then, the characteristic performance factor is applied to the second group, and the performance limits are defined based on this characteristic performance factor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2006
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventors: A. S. David Khemakhem, Mark W. Biegler, David A. Baker, Jason A. Burdette, Bruce A. Dale, John W. Mohr, Ismail Ceyhan, James Powers, James H. Myers, Marcus Asmann
  • Publication number: 20080052374
    Abstract: A system for tracking client contacts for a host organization utilizes a multimedia database and a user interface at a connected computer device. The database stores client communications as full content, and relates contacts by issue, and the user interface displays client contact communications as objects, such as icons, in issue related chronological strings. In a preferred embodiment the interface also provides an input facility for a host agent to select appropriate responses to client communications, to make commitments for response, to assign responsibility for commitments, and to notify personnel affected by entered commitments in various ways, such as reminders. Other notifications include fulfilled and unfulfilled commitments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Applicant: GENESYS TELECOMMUNICATIONS LABORATORIES, INC.
    Inventor: James Powers
  • Publication number: 20070176982
    Abstract: Inkjet printheads and actuator chips, such as an inkjet printhead actuator chip having a substrate, ink vias formed in the substrate, and columnar arrays of actuators in operational communication with the ink vias. At least one of the ink vias has at least one of a different length, width and a via to via pitch than another one of the ink vias. Imaging devices for use with the printheads are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2006
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Inventors: David King, George Parish, James Powers, Lucas Barkley
  • Publication number: 20070153054
    Abstract: Ink jet print head adapted to minimize orientation-induced line-width variation. The print head having n+1 nozzles. The n nozzles are located at vertices of a polygon having an average side length savg and one nozzle located at a center of the polygon. Each side length of the polygon is less than 20% deviation from the average side length savg. The n+1 nozzles are configured to ink jet a line having a line-width w; and each of the n+1 nozzles is configured to ink jet a spot having an average area-equivalent spot diameter d which satisfies the inequality conditions (I) 0.7w?d+(n/?)savg?1.3w??(I).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2005
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Inventor: James Powers
  • Publication number: 20070153055
    Abstract: Ink jet print head adapted to minimize orientation-induced line-width variation. The print head having n nozzles located at the vertices of a regular or quasi-regular polygon having an average side length savg, and each side length of the polygon is less than 20% deviation from the average side length savg. The n nozzles are configured to ink jet a line having a line-width w; and each of the n nozzles is configured to ink jet a spot having an average area-equivalent spot diameter d which satisfies the inequality condition (I) 0.7w?d+(n/?)savg<1.3w??(I).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2005
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Inventor: James Powers
  • Publication number: 20070146436
    Abstract: Micro-fluid ejection heads and methods for extending the life of micro-fluid ejection heads. One such micro-fluid ejection head includes a substrate having a plurality of thermal ejection actuators. Each of the thermal ejection actuators has a resistive layer and a protective layer thereon. A flow feature member is adjacent the substrate and defines a fluid feed channel, a fluid chamber associated with at least one of the actuators and in flow communication with the fluid feed channel, and a nozzle. The nozzle is offset to a side of the chamber opposite the feed channel. A polymeric layer having a degradation temperature of less than about 400° C. overlaps a portion of the at least one actuator associated with the fluid chamber and positioned less than about five microns from at least an edge of the at least one actuator opposite the fluid feed channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2005
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Inventors: Robert Cornell, James Powers, Shirish Mulay, Robert Cornell
  • Publication number: 20070146446
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing an ink jet cartridge comprising, forming a porous core in the shape of a flow passage; placing the porous core in an ink jet cartridge mold; and injecting a molten material around the porous core. An ink jet cartridge for an ink jet printer having a porous core in the shape of a flow passage; an ink jet cartridge body formed by injecting a molten material around the porous core, wherein the ink jet cartridge body comprises a chamber configured to contain ink, and further wherein the porous core is in fluid communication with the ink in the chamber; and a printhead provided on the ink jet cartridge body and including ink ejection nozzles and ink ejectors, wherein the ink ejection nozzles are in fluid communication with the porous core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2005
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Inventors: Jeffery Buchanan, Stephen DeFosse, James Powers, David Ward
  • Publication number: 20070111068
    Abstract: A solid oxide fuel cell system. The solid oxide fuel cell system may include a number of fuel cells placed under load in a fuel cell stack, a number of manifold slices placed under load in a manifold column, and a number of compliant feed tubes connecting the fuel cells and the manifold slices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2005
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Sauri Gudlavalleti, Peter Zheng, James Powers, Dacong Weng, Jie Guan