Patents by Inventor James Steele

James Steele 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: 8344252
    Abstract: A cable splice connection assembly for coupling a first cable to a second cable generally includes a main body having first and second ends and defining an inner cavity, the first end configured to receive at least a portion of a first cable therein, and the second end configured to receive at least a portion of a second cable therein, and a first engagement mechanism configured to couple the main body to a first cable wherein the first engagement mechanism includes a cable seal, wherein the cable seal includes an adhesive seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: UTILX Corporation
    Inventors: James Steele, William R. Stagi
  • Patent number: 8195785
    Abstract: A method and system for providing efficient and flexible techniques for modeling technical and economic benefits of consolidating information technology (IT) systems, hardware, software, network, and other infrastructure are described. The system includes a data processing system configured to receive data from a user. The system also includes an input collection system communicatively coupled to the data processing system, with the input collection system designed to organize, convert, and sort the data to generate baseline server information. In addition, the system includes an optimization system communicatively coupled to the data processing system, with the optimization system designed to generate one or more server consolidation models based on the baseline server information. Further, based on the generated one or more server consolidation models, a recommendation can be generated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Accenture Global Services Limited
    Inventors: Mark E. Snyder, Richard M. Melnicoff, Bogdan Konsur, Jessica Long, Charles Heo, Timothy Bainter, James Steele, Edward M. Schall
  • Patent number: 8070354
    Abstract: A system for mixing a bioprocessing fluid includes a container receiving the bioprocessing fluid and a support member supporting the container in an interior of a housing. A first channel is bounded by a first stationary arm and a second stationary arm with the first channel receiving the container. A first mixing arm and a second mixing arm are located in the interior. The first mixing arm is connected to the second mixing arm by a connecting member. The first mixing arm is located in the first channel and the second mixing arm is located in a second channel. The connecting member is movable to cause the first mixing arm to contact a first outer surface of the container to cause mixing of the bioprocessing fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Inventors: Henry Robert Bungay, III, James Steele Bungay, John Graul Sigsby
  • Patent number: 7987165
    Abstract: An indexing system, including a server for providing access to at least one site, a server agent for creating an index file of data relating to the site, and a central index for storing index information from the index file. The server agent initiates communication with the central index to transfer the index file from the server agent to the central index.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: Youramigo Limited
    Inventors: Robert James Steele, David Martin Powers
  • Publication number: 20110171369
    Abstract: A method of contacting the interior of the cable with a fluid mixture comprises supplying the fluid mixture to the interior. The fluid mixture includes (A) a liquid anti-treeing agent and (B) a water-reactive compound or a water-reactive anti-treeing agent. The liquid anti-treeing agent (A) and the water-reactive compound or the water reactive anti-treeing agent (B) are present in amounts to obtain a fluid mixture with a boiling point ?90° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventors: Julie L. Cook, James L. Goudie, Diane M. Kosal, Lori Stark-Kasley, Wayne J. Chatterton, Ganiyu Jaiyeola, William R. Stagi, James A. Steele
  • Patent number: 7959477
    Abstract: A cable termination connection assembly for coupling a cable to an apparatus generally includes a main body defining an inner cavity having first and second ends, the main body configured to receive a pressurized fluid, and the first end configured to receive at least a portion of the cable therein, and a first engagement mechanism configured to couple the main body to the cable, wherein the first engagement mechanism includes a first adhesive seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: UTILX Corporation
    Inventors: James Steele, William R. Stagi
  • Publication number: 20110049119
    Abstract: A heated food storage and display cabinet comprises an open fronted enclosed chamber within which packs of food can be stored, the cabinet including flow inducing means and heater means arranged in an upper region thereof, the flow inducing means being operable to draw air from an upper portion of the enclosed chamber, direct the air over the heater means to heat the air and subsequently urge the heated air down the rear wall of the chamber and across the floor of the chamber towards the open front of the chamber, said heated air being subsequently directed upwardly and rearwardly across the open front of the chamber by an airflow direction member of the chamber to provide a heated air curtain across the open front of the chamber, wherein a portion of the heated air passes into the chamber as said heated air moves down the rear wall and across the floor so as to pass over and around packs of food stored therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: ALAN NUTTALL LIMITED
    Inventors: Alan David Nuttall, Michael James Steele, Gareth Richardson
  • Publication number: 20110029651
    Abstract: A method and system for providing efficient and flexible techniques for modeling technical and economic benefits of consolidating information technology (IT) systems, hardware, software, network, and other infrastructure are described. The system includes a data processing system configured to receive data from a user. The system also includes an input collection system communicatively coupled to the data processing system, with the input collection system designed to organize, convert, and sort the data to generate baseline server information. In addition, the system includes an optimization system communicatively coupled to the data processing system, with the optimization system designed to generate one or more server consolidation models based on the baseline server information. Further, based on the generated one or more server consolidation models, a recommendation can be generated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: ACCENTURE GLOBAL SERVICES GMBH
    Inventors: MARK E. SNYDER, RICHARD M. MELNICOFF, BOGDAN KONSUR, JESSICA LONG, CHARLES HEO, TIMOTHY BAINTER, JAMES STEELE, EDWARD M. SCHALL
  • Patent number: 7829823
    Abstract: A heated food storage and display cabinet (10) comprises an open fronted enclosed chamber (30) within which packs of food can be stored, the cabinet (10) including flow inducing means (52) and heater means (54) arranged in an upper region thereof, the flow inducing means being operable to draw air from an upper portion of the enclosed chamber (30), direct the air over the heater means (54) to heat the air and subsequently urge the heated air down the rear wall (18) of the chamber (30) and across the floor (22) of the chamber (30) towards the open front of the chamber (30), said heated air being subsequently directed upwardly and rearwardly across the open front of the chamber (30) by an airflow direction member (78) of the chamber (30) to provide a heated air curtain (70) across the open front of the chamber, wherein a portion of the heated air (64,68) passes into the chamber (30) as said heated air moves down the rear wall (18) and across the floor (22) so as to pass over and around packs of food stored ther
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Alan Nuttall Limited
    Inventors: Alan David Nuttall, Michael James Steele, Gareth Richardson
  • Patent number: 7777131
    Abstract: Composition and method for enhancing the dielectric strength of an in-service solid dielectric shielded electrical cable and preventing corrosion of a central aluminum conductor of the cable by supplying the cable with an alkoxysilane composition. In one embodiment, the alkoxysilane composition includes dimethyldi(n-butoxy)silane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Utilx Corporation
    Inventors: Wayne J. Chatterton, James Steele, William R. Stagi
  • Patent number: 7761548
    Abstract: A method and system for providing efficient and flexible techniques for modeling technical and economic benefits of consolidating information technology (IT) systems, hardware, software, network, and other infrastructure are described. The system includes a data processing system configured to receive data from a user. The system also includes an input collection system communicatively coupled to the data processing system, with the input collection system designed to organize, convert, and sort the data to generate baseline server information. In addition, the system includes an optimization system communicatively coupled to the data processing system, with the optimization system designed to generate one or more server consolidation models based on the baseline server information. Further, based on the generated one or more server consolidation models, a recommendation can be generated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Accenture Global Services GmbH
    Inventors: Marc E. Snyder, Richard M. Melnicoff, Bogdan Konsur, Jessica Long, Charles Heo, Timothy Bainter, James Steele, Edward M. Schall
  • Publication number: 20100160224
    Abstract: A shelf-stable consumable composition may comprise one or more Probiotic-Mimicking Elements (PMEs) wherein the median particle size of the one or more PMEs is less than the median particle size of a probiotic from which the one or more PMEs were derived. In some embodiments, the median particle size of the one or more PMEs may be less than about 0.2 microns. In some embodiments, the PMEs may comprise at least one of peptides, fatty acids, bacteriocins, cell surface proteins, phospholipids, teichoic acids, and nucleic acids, and may be combined with one or more prebiotics, such as oligosaccharides, inulin, short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides, xylooligosaccharides, galactooligosaccharides, soyoligosaccharides, and lactulose/lactitol. Methods for preparing and using a shelf-stable consumable composition for promoting digestive health in a subject are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventors: David Thomas, James Steele
  • Patent number: 7723611
    Abstract: Embodiments of a cable connector are provided that include an inner connector assembly and an outer connector housing. In use, the cable connector securely fastens or splices together at least two cables or cable sections and in electrical communication while also providing fluid communication therebetween. The cable connector further protects, and preferably seals off, the connection interface between the cables or cable sections and from the environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: UTILX Corporation
    Inventors: William R. Stagi, James Steele
  • Patent number: 7703239
    Abstract: A planter for living plants, composed substantially of a wall-facing layer (16), one or more drainage layers (14) and a front comprised of one or more plant-root retaining panels (12), held together in close proximity in a laminar, vertically oriented, array. The planter allows plants to be planted in, and grow from, the front vertical surface of the planter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Inventor: Christopher James Steele
  • Patent number: 7704087
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are described to prevent the unwanted energizing of equipment not normally intended to be energized when delivering a fluid to an energized power cable. The method and apparatus relate to the installation of a fluid back-flow prevention device in the line or equipment carrying a fluid to the cable, and also providing a pressure relief device that may relieve excess pressure to prevent damaging equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Utilx Corporation
    Inventors: William R. Stagi, James Steele
  • Publication number: 20100062628
    Abstract: A cable termination connection assembly for coupling a cable to an apparatus generally includes a main body defining an inner cavity having first and second ends, the main body configured to receive a pressurized fluid, and the first end configured to receive at least a portion of the cable therein, and a first engagement mechanism configured to couple the main body to the cable, wherein the first engagement mechanism includes a first adhesive seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2009
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: UTILX CORPORATION
    Inventors: James Steele, William R. Stagi
  • Publication number: 20100059275
    Abstract: A cable splice connection assembly for coupling a first cable to a second cable generally includes a main body having first and second ends and defining an inner cavity, the first end configured to receive at least a portion of a first cable therein, and the second end configured to receive at least a portion of a second cable therein, and a first engagement mechanism configured to couple the main body to a first cable wherein the first engagement mechanism includes a cable seal, wherein the cable seal includes an adhesive seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2009
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: UTILX CORPORATION
    Inventors: James Steele, William R. Stagi
  • Patent number: 7658629
    Abstract: A cable connection assembly for coupling a cable to an apparatus. The cable connection assembly may include a main body defining an inner cavity adapted to receive a pressurized fluid and receive at least a portion of the cable. The cable connection assembly may also include an attachment mechanism adapted to couple the main body to the cable and a seal assembly adapted to sealingly couple the main body to the apparatus. The cable connection assembly may also include an inlet port passing through the main body for permitting the pressurized fluid to be injected into the inner cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: UTILX Corporation
    Inventors: William R. Stagi, James Steele
  • Patent number: 7621767
    Abstract: A cable connection assembly for coupling a cable to an apparatus. The cable connection assembly may include a main body defining an inner cavity adapted to receive a pressurized fluid and receive at least a portion of the cable. The cable connection assembly may also include an attachment mechanism adapted to couple the main body to the cable and a seal assembly adapted to sealingly couple the main body to the apparatus. The cable connection assembly may also include an inlet port passing through the main body for permitting the pressurized fluid to be injected into the inner cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: UTILX Corporation
    Inventors: William R. Stagi, James Steele
  • Publication number: 20090246995
    Abstract: Embodiments of a cable connector are provided that include an inner connector assembly and an outer connector housing. In use, the cable connector securely fastens or splices together at least two cables or cable sections and in electrical communication while also providing fluid communication therebetween. The cable connector further protects, and preferably seals off, the connection interface between the cables or cable sections and from the environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: UTILX CORPORATION
    Inventors: William R. Stagi, James Steele