Patents by Inventor John Bauer

John Bauer 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).

  • Publication number: 20070054793
    Abstract: The invention provides an opalescent forehearth color concentrate comprising a non-smelted agglomerated interspersion of particles for use in coloring glass, said concentrate comprising by weight from about 10% to about 70% of a glass component and from about 30% to about 90% of one or more opalescent pigments, the glass component comprising by weight from about 10% to about 50% ZnO and about 15 to about 60% SiO2. The invention also provides a method of using the color concentrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2005
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Applicant: Ferro Corporation
    Inventors: George Sakoske, Kenneth Ackerman, John Bauer
  • Publication number: 20070022101
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus consistent with the invention allow a user to submit an ambiguous search query and to receive relevant search results. In one embodiment, a sequence of numbers received from a user of a standard telephone keypad is translated into a set of potentially corresponding alphanumeric sequences. These potentially corresponding alphanumeric sequences are provided as an input to a conventional search engine, using a boolean “OR” expression, and the search results are presented to the user. The search engine effectively limits search results to those in which the user was likely interested.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventors: Benjamin Smith, Sergey Brin, Sanjay Ghemawat, John Bauer
  • Publication number: 20070015804
    Abstract: A new crystalline polymorph of ritonavir and methods for its use and preparation are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2006
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Inventors: John Bauer, Azita Saleki-Gerhardt, Bikshandarkoil Narayanan, Sanjay Chemburkar, Ketan Patel, Harry Spiwek, Philip Bauer, Kimberly Allen
  • Publication number: 20070004948
    Abstract: A process for isomerizing xylenes while retaining ethylbenzene in a C8-aromatics stream in liquid phase uses a gallium-substituted pentasil zeolite in the absence of hydrogen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Publication date: January 4, 2007
    Inventor: John Bauer
  • Publication number: 20070004947
    Abstract: This invention is drawn to a process for isomerizing a non-equilibrium mixture of alkylaromatics in two sequential zones, the first zone operating in the absence of hydrogen using a platinum-free catalyst and the second zone using a catalyst comprising a molecular sieve and a platinum-group metal component to obtain improved yield of para-xylene from the mixture relative to prior art processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Publication date: January 4, 2007
    Inventors: Lubo Zhou, Gregory Maher, James Johnson, John Bauer
  • Publication number: 20060273562
    Abstract: An apparatus (10) helps protect an occupant (20) of a vehicle (12). The apparatus (10) includes an inflatable vehicle occupant protection device (14) that includes panel (100) of material that helps define an inflatable volume (54) of the protection device. A vent opening (104) vents inflation fluid from the inflatable volume (54). A pleat (120) is folded in the panel (100). The pleat (120) is positioned against a vehicle surface (62) while the protection device (14) is in a normally deployed condition to help block inflation fluid from venting through the vent opening (104).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2006
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Inventors: Kurt Fischer, Heather Kramer, Alberto Rodriguez, Amit Sharma, John Bauer
  • Publication number: 20060247480
    Abstract: Hydrocarbon conversion processes using a new family of zeolites identified as UZM-8HS are described. The UZM-8HS zeolite are derived from UZM-8 zeolites by treating the UZM-8 with a fluoro-silicate salt, an acid, etc. The UZM-8HS zeolites have unique x-ray diffraction patterns. These zeolites can be used in alkylation of aromatics, transalkylation of aromatics, isomerization of aromatics and alkylation of isoparaffins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2006
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventors: DENG-YANG JAN, Raelynn Miller, Mathias Koljack, John Bauer, Paula Bogdan, Gregory Lewis, Gregory Gajda, Susan Koster, Michael Gatter, Jaime Moscoso
  • Patent number: 7109178
    Abstract: The invention provides methods of covalently joining nucleic acid molecules and methods of molecular cloning. The methods provide either sequential or simultaneous ligation of flanking or vector nucleic acid molecules to nucleic acid insert molecules by topoisomerase and DNA ligase. The methods provide for directional and non-directional covalent joining and cloning of nucleic acid molecules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: Stratagene California
    Inventors: Henry Ji, Alan Greener, Joseph A. Sorge, John Bauer, Richard Gibbs, Carsten-Peter Carstens
  • Publication number: 20060191289
    Abstract: A low profile evaporator coil assembly and method for configuring the assembly in HVAC equipment. In one deployment, the assembly 40 is located between a heating furnace and a plenum. The assembly 40 includes multiple coil slabs 42 through which a refrigerant courses. The slabs 42 lie in a parallel relationship at an angle of inclination to the air entering a coil assembly 40. A baffle 46 is associated with each coil slab 42 to constrain air flow through the associated coil slab. A drain pan 52 is positioned beneath the slabs. The drain pan 52 has multiple troughs 54 for collecting condensate. At least some of the multiple troughs 54 have an air foil 56 that reduces air flow restriction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2005
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Applicant: Advanced Distributor Products LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Bush, John Bauer, Christopher Beck
  • Publication number: 20060167635
    Abstract: Methods and equations are provided for predicting the enrichment of polyunsaturated fatty acids in a canine based on a known diet. The methods and equations of the present invention can be used to predict the enrichment of linoleic acid and ?-linolenic acid in plasma triglycerides and n-3 and n-6 type highly unsaturated fatty acids in plasma phospholipids and neutrophil phospholipids. The ability to accurately predict the enrichment of polyunsaturated fatty acids in a canine based on diet may be used to design specific diets to meet certain dietary needs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2003
    Publication date: July 27, 2006
    Applicant: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: John Bauer, Mark Waldron
  • Publication number: 20050285376
    Abstract: An arrangement for forming an opening in an auto interior trim panel or piece normally having no visible indication of the opening just prior to inflation of an inflatable air bag, allowing deployment of the air bag into the passenger compartment of vehicle, the arrangement including a linear element positioned below the skin of the trim panel or wheel cover in a pattern corresponding to the opening. In a first embodiment a heat generating element is employed as the linear element which when activated degrades the covering skin layer of the trim piece in pattern shape. In a second embodiment detonating cord enclosed in a metal tube is employed with a series of holes directing the energy of detonation to sever the panel skin material. In a third embodiment a split sleeve having explosive coating on the inside is used to create a flame front severing the panel skin in the appropriate pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2005
    Publication date: December 29, 2005
    Inventors: David Bauer, John Bauer
  • Publication number: 20050277796
    Abstract: A process for isomerizing ethylbenzene into xylenes such as para-xylene using a zeolitic catalyst system based on low Si/Al2 MTW-type zeolite that preferably is substantially free of mordenite. The catalyst may be bimetallic where the two metals are platinum and tin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2005
    Publication date: December 15, 2005
    Inventors: Paula Bogdan, John Bauer, E. Leon-Escamilla, Gregory Maher, Robert Larson
  • Publication number: 20050203152
    Abstract: A new crystalline polymorph of ritonavir and methods for its use and preparation are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2005
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Inventors: John Bauer, Azita Saleki-Gerhardt, Bikshandarkoil Narayanan, Sanjay Chemburkar, Ketan Patel, Harry Spiwek, Philip Bauer, Kimberly Allen
  • Publication number: 20050191937
    Abstract: A game call striker for frictionally interacting with a prior art game call. The game call striker includes a striker member that outwardly extends from a body portion. The body portion comprising first and second sound chambers, the first sound chamber including an insert sized to frictionally receive a base end of the striker member. In particular, the base end is fixedly secured within the insert with adhesive means such as glue. The striker member extends from the insert, through the first sound chamber, and outwardly extends from the body portion without the outer surface of the striker member touching the side walls of the first sound chamber. As a result, it is as though the striker member is “floating” within the first sound chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2005
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Inventor: John Bauer
  • Publication number: 20050143615
    Abstract: A process for isomerizing ethylbenzene into xylenes such as para-xylene using a bimetallic zeolitic catalyst system based on MTW-type zeolite is disclosed. Preferably the two metals are platinum and tin. The invention obtains a stable and improved yield of xylenes such as para-xylene without excess benzene production by dealkylation. The zeolitic silica-to-alumina ratio ranges from 20 to 45. Use of MTW substantially free of mordenite improves yields and integrated aromatics complex economics by reducing undesirable aromatic ring-loss reactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2003
    Publication date: June 30, 2005
    Inventors: Paula Bogdan, John Bauer, Robert Larson
  • Publication number: 20050143614
    Abstract: A process for isomerizing ethylbenzene into paraxylene using a zeolitic catalyst system based on MTW-type zeolite that is substantially free of mordenite. The invention obtains an improved yield of paraxylene without excess benzene production by dealkylation. The zeolitic silica-to-alumina ratio ranges from 20 to 45. Elimination of mordenite in the catalyst improves yields and integrated aromatics complex economics by reducing undesirable aromatic ring-loss reactions as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2003
    Publication date: June 30, 2005
    Inventors: E. Leon-Escamilla, Paula Bogdan, John Bauer, Gregory Maher
  • Publication number: 20050116448
    Abstract: A process for preweakening the inside of an automotive trim piece cover layer of various constructions by use of a laser beam so as to enable formation of an air bag deployment opening in the trim piece formed at the time the air bag deploys. The laser beam impinges the inside surface of the cover to form a groove scoring or spaced perforations to form a preweakening pattern. A robot arm may be used to move a laser generator so as to form the preweakening pattern. The laser beam can be controlled in accordance with sensed conditions to achieve accurate preweakening, and may also be used to trim substrate panels and to perform other cutting operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2002
    Publication date: June 2, 2005
    Inventors: David Bauer, John Bauer
  • Publication number: 20050098257
    Abstract: A system and method for producing interior trim components is described. The system includes producing a substrate material from either metal or reinforced polymer materials. The substrate is then coated with adhesive. The adhesive coated substrate is then covered with a thick film containing artwork or a piece of natural wood veneer, which is applied using a mechanism that utilizes membrane to apply hydrostatic pressure to the thick film or the piece of natural wood veneer over the substrate in the presence of heat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2004
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Inventors: John Bauer, Xiaohang Song, Li Zhao
  • Publication number: 20050071224
    Abstract: A system and method for automatically targeting Web-based advertisements is described. Advertisements are identified relative to a query, wherein identified advertisements describe characteristics relative to at least one of a product and a service. The advertisements are scored according to match between the query and the characteristics of the identified advertisements. At least some of the advertisements are provided as Web-based content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2003
    Publication date: March 31, 2005
    Inventors: Andrew Fikes, Ross Koningstein, John Bauer
  • Publication number: 20050009756
    Abstract: A new crystalline polymorph of ritonavir and methods for its use and preparation are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2004
    Publication date: January 13, 2005
    Inventors: John Bauer, Azita Saleki-Gerhardt, Bikshandarkoil Narayanan, Sanjay Chemburkar, Ketan Patel, Harry Spiwek, Philip Bauer, Kimberly Allen