Patents by Inventor John Hales
John Hales 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).
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Publication number: 20070024421Abstract: There is disclosed an access system for secure delivery of goods and a secure method for the delivery of such goods. In one embodiment, the access system is accessed by a two-part access code. In another embodiment, the secure storage unit is accessed by the use of an access code in a certain time frame. A central controller preferably controls the delivery technique. The technique is particularly advantageous when used as a method of delivering goods ordered over the Internet. The delivery technique is controlled through a central management system or hub, access to which may be provided through a website. Participating retailers can be accessed directly or through the central management system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2006Publication date: February 1, 2007Applicant: BearBox, Ltd.Inventor: John Hale
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Publication number: 20060213258Abstract: A robotic system for handling components during chromatographic analysis of a sample includes a holder for positioning a sample within a separation pathway, the holder including a first opening having an internally tapered shape and a second opening having an externally tapered shape. An interior of the holder, between the first and second openings, defines the separation pathway. A hollow rigid member has an externally tapered shape, and a receiving portion has an internally tapered shape. The holder is positioned between the hollow rigid member and the receiving portion, wherein the externally tapered hollow rigid member engages the internally tapered first opening and the internally tapered receiving portion receives the externally tapered second opening to provide a sealed separation pathway extending from the hollow rigid member to the receiving portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2006Publication date: September 28, 2006Inventors: John Hale, Michael Knierman, Kirk Boraas
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Patent number: 7101968Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of analyzing proteins and more specifically to the reduction and alkylation of protein samples during protein analysis. A novel composition and method for reducing and alkylating proteins is disclosed. A novel reagent including a combination of a volatile reducing agent, a volatile alkylating agent, and a volatile solvent is used for a one-step reduction and alkylation of proteins allowing the protein sample to remain in the same container during the reduction and alkylation processes.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2003Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Assignee: Indiana Proteomics Consortium LLCInventors: John Hale, Michael Knierman
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Publication number: 20060167233Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of analyzing proteins and more specifically to the reduction and alkylation of protein samples during protein analysis. A novel composition and method for reducing and alkylating proteins is disclosed. A novel reagent including a combination of a volatile reducing agent, a volatile alkylating agent, and a volatile solvent is used for a one-step reduction and alkylation of proteins allowing the protein sample to remain in the same container during the reduction and alkylation processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2005Publication date: July 27, 2006Inventors: John Hale, Michael Knierman
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Publication number: 20050269083Abstract: A navigation system for a downhole tool comprises a first sensor operable within a well bore to sense a parameter, at least one additional sensor, each of the at least one additional sensors being operable within the well bore to sense a parameter, and a locator component operable to determine a location of the downhole tool within the well bore based on the sensed parameters. A method for determining a location of a downhole tool within a well bore comprises deploying the downhole tool into the well bore, sensing a first parameter within the well bore via the tool, sensing at least a second parameter within the well bore via the tool, and self-determining the location of the tool based on the sensed parameters without receiving communications from the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2005Publication date: December 8, 2005Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Wesley Burris, Kenneth Schwendemann, Phillip Starr, Michael Fripp, John Goiffon, John Hales, John Rodgers, Darrin Towers
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Publication number: 20050253887Abstract: A method for automatically ordering printer consumables which includes determining when a printer consumable is close to depletion and automatically ordering a replacement to the printer consumable based upon a plurality of criteria. The criteria includes the amount of consecutive time a consumer has been a member of a printer consumable subscription service and the number of printer consumables ordered by a consumer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2004Publication date: November 17, 2005Inventors: Henry Garrana, Bay Anthon, John Hale, Gary Lerhaupt, Carol Truman, Jeremy Staadeker
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Publication number: 20050241835Abstract: An autonomous downhole tool for use in a well bore is moved along at least a partial length of the well bore via an external force, and the tool is self-operable to perform one or more functions at one or more locations within the well bore.. A method for operating a downhole tool within a well bore comprises deploying the tool along at least a partial length of the well bore via an external force, and self-activating one or more functions of the tool, wherein the tool does not receive command communications from the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2005Publication date: November 3, 2005Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Wesley Burris, Kenneth Schwendemann, Phillip Starr, Michael Fripp, John Goiffon, John Hales, John Rodgers, Darrin Towers
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Publication number: 20050241824Abstract: A method of servicing a well bore comprises deploying into the well bore a zonal isolation device operable to self-set at a sensed location, and self-setting the zonal isolation device to hold at the sensed location without receiving command communications from the surface, wherein the zonal isolation device is deployed along at least a partial length of the well bore via an external force. Another method of servicing comprises deploying into the well bore a tool operable to self-activate at one or more locations, and self-navigating the tool to determine the one or more locations without receiving communications from the surface, wherein the tool is moved along at least a partial length of the well bore via an external force.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2005Publication date: November 3, 2005Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Wesley Burris, Kenneth Schwendemann, Phillip Starr, Michael Fripp, John Goiffon, John Hales, John Rodgers, Darrin Towers
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Publication number: 20050241825Abstract: A downhole tool for use in a well bore comprises an onboard navigation system for determining the location of the tool within the well bore, wherein the tool is moved along at least a partial length of the well bore via an external force. A method of locating a downhole tool in a well bore comprises deploying the tool along at least a partial length of the well bore via an external force, and self-determining the location of the tool without receiving communications from the surface. In an embodiment, the tool is a well bore zonal isolation device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2005Publication date: November 3, 2005Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Wesley Burris, Kenneth Schwendemann, Phillip Starr, Michael Fripp, John Goiffon, John Hales, John Rodgers, Darrin Towers
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Publication number: 20050070694Abstract: Human monoclonal antibodies that specifically bind to TNFSF13b polypeptides are disclosed. These antibodies have high affinity for hTNFSF13b (e.g., KD=10?8 M or less), a slow off rate for TNFSF13b dissociation (e.g., Koff=10?3 sec?1 or less) and neutralize TNFSF13b activity in vitro and in vivo. The antibodies of the invention are useful in one embodiment for inhibiting TNFSF13b activity in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hTNFSF13b activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids encoding the antibodies of the present invention, as well as, vectors and host cells for expressing them are also encompassed by the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2002Publication date: March 31, 2005Inventors: Valentina Gelfanova, John Hale, Kristine Kikly, Rahakrishnan Rathnachalam, Derrick Witcher
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Publication number: 20050017131Abstract: A method and apparatus for aerial fire suppression utilizing a potable fire retardant chemical dispensing system, readily adaptable, without extensive aircraft modification, to various makes of aircraft, for dispensing current types of forest and range fire fighting chemicals. The aerial delivery system is self contained and reusable. It enables cargo/utility aircraft to carry and dump a load, under control. The aerial delivery system is capable of attachment at the wing box, pressurized delivery from the nozzles, and nozzles directed straight downward.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2004Publication date: January 27, 2005Applicant: Evergreen International Aviation, Inc.Inventors: John Hale, Christopher Harris, Daniel Kottman
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Publication number: 20040212236Abstract: According to the invention there is provided and adjustable chair (1) including a chassis (2) onto which the chair is moveable mounted with respect thereto about a common plane normal to the major plane of the chassis, a pair of side walls (8) extending from the chassis and adapted to, in use, prevent accident access to the space between the chassis and the chair from respective sides thereof, CHARACTERISED IN THAT at least one tambour (9, 10) is provided between the front and/or the rear of the chair relative to said side, the or each tambour therefore providing a rigid but moveable barrier to accidental entry into the space between the chair and the chassis.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2004Publication date: October 28, 2004Inventor: Richard John Hale
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Publication number: 20040176579Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of analyzing proteins and more specifically to the reduction and alkylation of protein samples during protein analysis. A novel composition and method for reducing and alkylating proteins is disclosed. A novel reagent including a combination of a volatile reducing agent, a volatile alkylating agent, and a volatile solvent is used for a one-step reduction and alkylation of proteins allowing the protein sample to remain in the same container during the reduction and alkylation processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2003Publication date: September 9, 2004Applicant: Indiana Proteomics Consortium, LLCInventors: John Hale, Michael Knierman
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Patent number: 6780331Abstract: Contaminated liquids are treated by ozonation in a pressurized environment. Ozone is injected into a contaminated liquid to form a gas/liquid mixture. The mixture is injected into a mixing chamber for providing turbulent gas/liquid contact. The mixture is flowed from the mixing chamber into a pressurized reaction vessel. In an alternative embodiment, contaminated liquid is treated in situ using pressurized injection wells for injecting ozone-containing liquid.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2002Date of Patent: August 24, 2004Assignee: Science Applications International CorporationInventors: Thomas John Galatro, Steven Raymond Zimmers, Daniel Allen Delp, John Hale Templeton, Frank Salvatore Capitani
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Publication number: 20030183584Abstract: Contaminated liquids are treated by ozonation in a pressurized environment. Ozone is injected into a contaminated liquid to form a gas/liquid mixture. The mixture is injected into a mixing chamber for providing turbulent gas/liquid contact. The mixture is flowed from the mixing chamber into a pressurized reaction vessel. In an alternative embodiment, contaminated liquid is treated in situ using pressurized injection wells for injecting ozone-containing liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2002Publication date: October 2, 2003Applicant: Science Applications International CorporationInventors: Thomas John Galatro, Steven Raymond Zimmers, Daniel Allen Delp, John Hale Templeton, Frank Salvatore Capitani
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Patent number: 5379625Abstract: A method and apparatus for working one end of a steel pipe by externally upsetting the end in a first die set and sequentially shifting some of the upset internally by pressing in a second die with a reduced diameter mandrel to form a tapered internal shoulder in the pipe upset in only two passes.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 1993Date of Patent: January 10, 1995Inventor: John Hale
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Patent number: D245112Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 1976Date of Patent: July 19, 1977Assignee: Bell Telephone Laboratories, IncorporatedInventors: Joseph Robert Everhart, Donald Michael Genaro, John Hale Liebe, Gordon Elliot Sylvester, Alvin Richard Tilley, James Thomas Walker