Patents by Inventor Joseph A. Ernest
Joseph A. Ernest 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: 20130325515Abstract: A system and method for patient discharge planning. The system and method include evaluating a patient record including patient data parameters of a patient, predicting a change in the patient record for all possible treatment options, generating a discharge recommendation based on at least one of the patient record and the predicted change in the patient record and displaying the discharge recommendation to a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2012Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Mariana Nikolova-Simons, Johan Muskens, Joseph Ernest Rock, Hans-Aloys Wischmann
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Publication number: 20130254703Abstract: A method includes presenting, via a display, an interactive graphical user interface, wherein the interactive graphical user interface presents one or more rule set creation windows that display user selected content that formalizes relationship between logical reporting elements for a medical study of interest. A system includes a storage medium including a clinical decision support application and a processor that executes the clinical decision support application, wherein the executed clinical decision support application presents an interactive graphical user interface for creating a rule set that formalizes a relationship between logical reporting elements for a medical study of interest based on user input.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2011Publication date: September 26, 2013Inventors: Robert Stanley Arling, Joseph Ernest Rock
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Publication number: 20120165940Abstract: A cement-directing structure for use in cement-injection bone therapy includes a collapsible, self-restoring braided structure with regions of differential permeability to the bone cement. The regions of differential permeability may be provided by areas where the braided mesh density is greater or lesser than surrounding areas and/or by means of a baffle. After the structure is placed in a void within a bony structure, cement is injected into the interior of the structure then oozes out in preferred directions according to the locations of the regions of differential permeability.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Inventors: Andrew R. Sennett, William Harwick Gruber, Joseph Ernest Richard
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Patent number: 8143438Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for hydrogenating one or more organic compounds especially unsaturated organic compounds by bringing the compound into contact with a hydrogen-containing gas in the presence of a catalyst, which comprises one or more catalytically active metals applied to a porous catalyst support. The one or more catalytically active metals having been derived via a decomposed organic complex of the metal on the support, in particular amine complexes of the metal. The decomposed complex may be treated with hydrogen to activate the catalyst before use as a hydrogenation catalyst.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2010Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.Inventors: Stuart Leon Soled, Andrzej Malek, James Clarke Vartuli, Jennifer Schaefer Feeley, Sabato Miseo, Shifang Luo, Richard Henry Schlosberg, Joseph Ernest Baumgartner, Christine E. Kliewer, Steven T. Ragomo
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Patent number: 8100973Abstract: A cement-directing structure for use in cement-injection bone therapy includes a collapsible, self-restoring braided structure with regions of differential permeability to the bone cement. The regions of differential permeability may be provided by areas where the braided mesh density is greater or lesser than surrounding areas and/or by means of a baffle. After the structure is placed in a void within a bony structure, cement is injected into the interior of the structure then oozes out in preferred directions according to the locations of the regions of differential permeability.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2008Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: Soteira, Inc.Inventors: Andrew R. Sennett, William Harwick Gruber, Joseph Ernest Richard
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Publication number: 20110140788Abstract: A method for correcting time error in an oscillator operated clock according to one aspect of the invention includes at selected times determining at least one of a time error in the clock and a frequency difference between the oscillator and a reference oscillator by detecting a time reference signal. A change in the at least one of the time error and the frequency difference between a first one and a second one of the detecting the time reference signals is determined. A frequency of the oscillator is adjusted so as to substantially cancel a cumulative time error between the second one of the detecting the time reference signal and a selected detecting the time reference signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2011Publication date: June 16, 2011Applicant: GEOKINETICS ACQUISITION COMPANYInventors: Gary Lee Scott, Joseph Ernest Dryer
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Publication number: 20110082311Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for hydrogenating one or more organic compounds especially unsaturated organic compounds by bringing the compound into contact with a hydrogen-containing gas in the presence of a catalyst, which comprises one or more catalytically active metals applied to a porous catalyst support. The one or more catalytically active metals having been derived via a decomposed organic complex of the metal on the support, in particular amine complexes of the metal. The decomposed complex may be treated with hydrogen to activate the catalyst before use as a hydrogenation catalyst.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventors: Stuart Leon Soled, Andrzej Malek, James Clarke Vartuli, Jennifer Schaefer Feeley, Sabato Miseo, Shifang Luo, Richard Henry Schlosberg, Joseph Ernest Baumgartner, Christine E. Kliewer, Steven T. Ragomo
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Patent number: 7875742Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for hydrogenating one or more organic compounds especially unsaturated organic compounds by bringing the compound into contact with a hydrogen-containing gas in the presence of a catalyst, which comprises one or more catalytically active metals applied to a porous catalyst support. The one or more catalytically active metals having been derived via a decomposed organic complex of the metal on the support, in particular amine complexes of the metal. The decomposed complex may be treated with hydrogen to activate the catalyst before use as a hydrogenation catalyst.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2010Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.Inventors: Stuart Leon Soled, Andrzej Malek, James Clarke Vartuli, Jennifer Schaefer Feeley, Sabato Miseo, Shifang Luo, Richard Henry Schlosberg, Joseph Ernest Baumgartner, Christine E. Kliewer, Steven T. Ragomo
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Publication number: 20100184895Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for hydrogenating one or more organic compounds especially unsaturated organic compounds by bringing the compound into contact with a hydrogen-containing gas in the presence of a catalyst, which comprises one or more catalytically active metals applied to a porous catalyst support. The one or more catalytically active metals having been derived via a decomposed organic complex of the metal on the support, in particular amine complexes of the metal. The decomposed complex may be treated with hydrogen to activate the catalyst before use as a hydrogenation catalyst.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2010Publication date: July 22, 2010Inventors: Stuart Leon Soled, Andrzej Malek, James Clarke Vartuli, Jennifer Schaefer Feeley, Sabato Miseo, Shifang Luo, Richard Henry Schlosberg, Joseph Ernest Baumgartner, Christine E. Kliewer, Steven T. Ragomo
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Patent number: 7732634Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for hydrogenating one or more organic compounds especially unsaturated organic compounds by bringing the compound into contact with a hydrogen-containing gas in the presence of a catalyst, which comprises one or more catalytically active metals applied to a porous catalyst support. The one or more catalytically active metals having been derived via a decomposed organic complex of the metal on the support, in particular amine complexes of the metal. The decomposed complex may be treated with hydrogen to activate the catalyst before use as a hydrogenation catalyst.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2003Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.Inventors: Stuart Leon Soled, Andrzej Malek, James Clarke Vartuli, Jennifer Schaefer Feeley, Sabato Miseo, Shifang Luo, Richard Henry Schlosberg, Joseph Ernest Baumgartner, Christine E. Kliewer, Steven T. Ragomo
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Patent number: 7718564Abstract: The present invention is related to a hydrocarbon oxidation process. The process comprises bringing one or more hydrocarbons into contact with a source of oxygen in the presence of a radical initiator and a catalyst. The catalyst comprises an organic metal complex located on a catalyst support, and is obtained by partial decomposition of the organic metal complex. For example, the process can be used to produce dimethyl carbonate from dimethoxy methane. The invention is also related to a partially decomposed catalyst that comprises a silica support and an organic metal complex, wherein at least 5% of the organic compound remains in the catalyst. The organic metal complex comprises an organic compound and a metal-based compound wherein the metal is selected from copper, nickel, and combinations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2006Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: Jihad Mohammed Dakka, Sabato Miseo, Stuart Leon Soled, Jose Guadalupe Santiesteban, Joseph Ernest Baumgartner, Michiel Christian Alexander Van Vliet, Roger Arthur Sheldon
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Publication number: 20090257321Abstract: A method for correcting time error in an oscillator operated clock according to one aspect of the invention includes at selected times determining at least one of a time error in the clock and a frequency difference between the oscillator and a reference oscillator by detecting a time reference signal. A change in the at least one of the time error and the frequency difference between a first one and a second one of the detecting the time reference signals is determined. A frequency of the oscillator is adjusted so as to substantially cancel a cumulative time error between the second one of the detecting the time reference signal and a selected detecting the time reference signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2008Publication date: October 15, 2009Inventors: Gary Lee Scott, Joseph Ernest Dryer
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Patent number: 7585808Abstract: The present invention is directed to processes for preparing supported metal catalysts comprising one or more catalytically active metals applied to a porous catalyst support and to processes that use such catalysts. The process requires the formation of an organic complex during the manufacture of the catalyst which after its formation is either partially or fully decomposed before reduction if the metal to form the catalyst. The catalysts have high levels of metal dispersion and uniform distribution of catalytically active metals on the support. The catalysts obtained form the processes are particularly effective in catalysing Fischer-Tropsch reactions and as adsorbants for the removal or organosulfur compounds from hydrocarbons.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2003Date of Patent: September 8, 2009Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: Andrzel Malek, James Clarke Vartuli, Stuart Leon Soled, Sabato Miseo, Jennifer Schaefer Feeley, Gary L. Casty, Gabor Kiss, Jeffrey M. Dysard, Joseph Ernest Baumgartner, Christine E. Kliewer, Steven T Ragomo
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Publication number: 20090030468Abstract: A cement-directing structure for use in cement-injection bone therapy includes a collapsible, self-restoring braided structure with regions of differential permeability to the bone cement. The regions of differential permeability may be provided by areas where the braided mesh density is greater or lesser than surrounding areas and/or by means of a baffle. After the structure is placed in a void within a bony structure, cement is injected into the interior of the structure then oozes out in preferred directions according to the locations of the regions of differential permeability.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2008Publication date: January 29, 2009Inventors: Andrew R. Sennett, William Harwick Gruber, Joseph Ernest Richard
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Patent number: 7465318Abstract: A cement-directing structure for use in cement-injection bone therapy includes a collapsible, self-restoring braided structure with regions of differential permeability to the bone cement. The regions of differential permeability may be provided by areas where the braided mesh density is greater or lesser than surrounding areas and/or by means of a baffle. After the structure is placed in a void within a bony structure, cement is injected into the interior of the structure then oozes out in preferred directions according to the locations of the regions of differential permeability.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2005Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Assignee: Soteira, Inc.Inventors: Andrew R. Sennett, William Harwick Gruber, Joseph Ernest Richard
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Patent number: 7451321Abstract: An apparatus for creating a framework for the creation, editing, signing and signature verification of multiple documents includes a master, or cover, document as a holder and display source for the subdocuments created within the cover document. The cover document is protected against direct modification with the possible exception of the addition of comments that do not affect digital signatures in the cover document. Access to the subdocuments for editing, signature generation and signature verification is through a menu associated with the cover document. A method of creating a hierarchy of approval signatures on the cover document encompassing subdocuments and nested approval signatures is described.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2003Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Inventor: Joseph Ernest Dryer
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Publication number: 20080263380Abstract: A method is presented to improve the accuracy of time synchronization of data. The invention consists of a timing module compromising a GPS interface with ability controller-based timing standard, high speed inputs and outputs and an asynchronous interface to an external processor system. It attaches a time-stamp referenced to an absolute time standard to transitions on the high speed inputs and a means for delivering these time stamps referenced to the high speed input to a computer or network. Alternatively the computer or network can specify a high speed output and an absolute time for an output transition and the timing module can deliver the specified output transition at the specified absolute time. Compared to existing systems of time synchronization, it will improve the accuracy of the timed data from the current Ethernet tolerance of up to 5 milliseconds to a possible tolerance of 250 nanoseconds.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2007Publication date: October 23, 2008Inventors: Joseph Ernest Dryer, John David Lambert, Edward McChesney Browne
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Patent number: 7381813Abstract: Mutants of steroid receptor ligand binding domains and synthetic ligands which have specific binding affinities for these receptors are provided. The use of these LBD-ligand combinations for construction of selective “molecular gene switches” is disclosed. Methods of regulating gene function using these switches are provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2002Date of Patent: June 3, 2008Assignee: Novartis AGInventors: Kathryn Rene Bracken, Joseph Ernest de los Angeles, Ying Huang, Michael Joseph Kadan, Gary Michael Ksander, Dennis Bryan Zerby
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Patent number: 6900151Abstract: An in situ process for conducting regeneration of spent hydrocarbon synthesis catalyst. Regenerated, but not yet re-activated, catalyst (15) may be introduced into an operating HCS reactor (1) that has catalyst rejuvenation means (14). Any combination of a fresh, activated catalyst, a fresh, passivated catalyst or short-term or long-term deactivated catalysts may already be present in the HCS reactor (1). The regenerated, but not yet re-activated catalyst is activated in the HCS reactor (1) with rejuvenation means (14) at normal process conditions. The HCS reactor (1) receives syngas through the inlet line (3) and releases liquid hydrocarbons through outlet line (4) and gaseous hydrocarbon and unreacted syngas through the offgas line (2). Catalyst is removed from the HCS reactor (1) through the slipstream line (5) and into a filtration unit (6) which is fed with a stripping fluid (7). The filtered catalyst proceeds to the regeneration unit (9) which is fed a regenerative fluid (10).Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2001Date of Patent: May 31, 2005Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: Stuart Leon Soled, Joseph Ernest Baumgartner, Gabor Kiss
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Publication number: 20040117835Abstract: The system is dependent on an HTPC/PC with dual video output. It is a remote control and display for input and output. To the user this provides the essence of a portable computer but is in fact only a remote control. Video outputs are controlled so from the remote unit displays maybe exchanged. The HTPC system is to have a large display for viewing of movies. The remote control provides the small and close up display for other content. The computer remote control system includes an external wireless transceiver connected to the computer that provides communications between the computer and the portable remote control device. The portable remote control device includes a graphics display panel with a switch to swap the attached displays, wireless transceiver, keypad, pointing device, and universal serial buss port.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2003Publication date: June 17, 2004Inventor: Joseph Ernest Lorkovic