Patents by Inventor Kenneth O

Kenneth O 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).

  • Liquid gas vaporization and measurement system and method
    Patent number: 7484404
    Abstract: A liquid gas vaporization and measurement system, and associated method, for efficiently vaporizing a continuous sample of liquid gas, such as liquid natural gas (LNG), and accurately determining the constituent components of the gas. A constant flow of liquid gas sampled from a mass storage device is maintained in a vaporizing device. Within the vaporizing device the liquid gas is flash vaporized within heated narrow tubing. The liquid gas is converted to vapor very quickly as it enters one or more independently operating vaporizer stages within the vaporizing device. The vapor gas is provided to a measuring instrument such as a chromatograph and the individual constituent components and the BTU value of the gas are determined to an accuracy of within +/?0.5 mole percent and 1 BTU, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: Mustang Sampling LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth O. Thompson, Walter F. Grehold
  • Systems and Methods for Inducing Effects In A Signal
    Publication number: 20090022331
    Abstract: A system for inducing an effect in a raw audio signal comprises a computing device for receiving a first audio signal and a second audio signal from a signal source, and the second audio signal comprises the first audio signal induced with an effect. The system further comprises logic that parameterizes the effect in the second audio signal into an artificial neural network (ANN).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Applicant: University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott M. DeBoer, Kenneth O. Stanley
  • Apparatus and Method for Testing Sub-Systems of a System-on-a-Chip Using a Configurable External System-on-a-Chip
    Publication number: 20080313583
    Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided in which a previously verified SoC is coupled to a SoC under test via a communication bus or other type of communication interface. The previously verified SoC is provided with the same test stimuli as the SoC under test and thus, generates expected test results data. The test stimuli are sent to the SoC under test via a peripheral communication interface between the previously verified SoC and the SOC under test. The SoC under test generates actual test result data that is output to the previously verified SoC. The previously verified SoC may then compare the expected test results data with the actual test result data generated by the SoC under test to determine if they match. If the two sets of data do not match, then a mismatch notification may be generated and output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2008
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth O. Brinson, Sanjay Gupta, Binh T. Hoang, James M. Stafford
  • System and Method for Evolving Music Tracks
    Publication number: 20080295674
    Abstract: Systems and methods of evolving music tracks are disclosed. One example method providing a plurality of Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs). Each of the ANNs uses a time signature input. The method also includes producing a rhythm from each of the plurality of ANNs. The method also includes evolving a next generation of ANNs based upon a user selection of one of the plurality of rhythms and upon the previous generation of ANNs. An example system includes a plurality of Compositional Pattern Producing Networks (CPPNs). Each of the CPPNs uses a time signature input to produce a rhythm. The system also includes logic configured to receive a selection of one or more of the CPPN, and logic configured to generate at least one evolved CPPN based upon the selection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2008
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Rosario, Kenneth O. Stanley
  • LOW SWIRL INJECTOR AND METHOD FOR LOW-NOX COMBUSTOR
    Publication number: 20080280238
    Abstract: A fuel injector and a combustor including a fuel injector that enables a combustor to burn a lean fuel/oxider gas mixture while providing low emissions of oxides of nitrogen (NOx), and a method of combustion. The fuel injector includes three fuel/oxider flow path channels. The first channel includes a flow balancing insert and provides a relatively straight flow. The second channel includes at least one angled vane that imparts a swirl to the flow. The third channel is a central tube, the first channel annularly surrounding the third channel, the second channel annularly surrounding the first channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth O. Smith, Waseem A. Nazeer, Frank J. Ritz
  • Systems and Methods for Inducing Effects In A Signal
    Publication number: 20080267419
    Abstract: A system for inducing an effect in a raw audio signal comprises a computing device for receiving a first audio signal and a second audio signal from a signal source, and the second audio signal comprises the first audio signal induced with an effect. The system further comprises logic that parameterizes the effect in the second audio signal into an artificial neural network (ANN).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Scott M. DeBoer, Kenneth O. Stanley
  • Method for testing sub-systems of a system-on-a-chip using a configurable external system-on-a-chip
    Patent number: 7434182
    Abstract: A method is provided in which a previously verified SoC is coupled to a SoC under test via a communication bus or other type of communication interface. The previously verified SoC is provided with the same test stimuli as the SoC under test and thus, generates expected test results data. The test stimuli are sent to the SoC under test via a peripheral communication interface between the previously verified SoC and the SoC under test. The SoC under test generates actual test result data that is output to the previously verified SoC. The previously verified SoC may then compare the expected test results data with the actual test result data generated by the SoC under test to determine if they match. If the two sets of data do not match, then a mismatch notification may be generated and output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth O. Brinson, Sanjay Gupta, Binh T. Hoang, James M. Stafford
  • PROCESSING PAINT SLUDGE TO PRODUCE A COMBUSTIBLE FUEL PRODUCT
    Publication number: 20080184615
    Abstract: A method for producing a combustion product that involves dewatering raw paint sludge from spray paint booth operations. The resulting material can provide significant and economical fuel value to combustion processes such as for power plants while also obviating the need to dispose of waste paint sludge in landfills. Additionally the process is inexpensive, safe and free of most problems associated with paint sludge drying.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventors: Joe McCarty, Christopher Hubb, Kenneth O. Peebles
  • CRASH PREDICTION NETWORK WITH VISUAL INPUT FOR VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20080172177
    Abstract: A method for facilitating the avoidance of a vehicle collision with an object includes the following steps: a) providing an environment for generating training examples, b) evolving a good driver using a visual input, c) evolving a crash predictor using a visual input, and d) outputting a warning signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2006
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Applicants: Toyota Technical Center USA, Inc., The Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Rini Sherony, Risto P. Miikkulainen, Kenneth O. Stanley, Nathaniel F. Kohl
  • Computer to conductive anodized and grained platesetting system and apparatus
    Publication number: 20080131167
    Abstract: A platesetting system and apparatus for providing computer-to-plate electrophotographic printing to a conductive plate. The apparatus may include an electrophotographic printer adapted to include an electrically isolated media path for receiving a conductive plate. A conductive plate may include anodized and grained aluminum (AL) that does not include a light sensitive emulsion layer in a finished product. The plate may be adapted to include rounded corners. The plate may be adapted to include a protective leading edge. The plate may be fused using the absorbed light of a radiant heat source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Applicant: Xante Corporation
    Inventors: Robert C. Ross, Kenneth O. Parker
  • Optical fiber/waveguide polarizer and method of fabrication
    Patent number: 7382952
    Abstract: The invention relates to an optical fiber polarizer comprising an optical fiber with at least a core, a cladding and surrounding medium (or outer cladding) where one or more sections of the optical fiber include periodic/aperiodic (chirped, quasi-periodic) modulation of the dielectric properties of the fiber in the direction of propagation of the light (the longitudinal axis of the fiber). The modulation of the dielectric properties of the fiber is such that it introduces periodic/aperiodic birefringence along the direction of propagation of the light, such a modulation usually but not necessarily being confined to the vicinity of the core region of the fiber. Means are included to attenuate preferentially some of the modes of propagation of the fiber, specifically modes of one principal state of polarization and not the orthogonal state of polarization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada as represented by the Minister of Industry, Through the Communications Research Centre Canada
    Inventor: Kenneth O. Hill
  • Prophylactic and therapeutic benefits of a new class of immune stimulating peptides
    Patent number: 7358044
    Abstract: A new class of lipopeptides has been surprisingly discovered from mammalian serum that are potent immunoregulators, hereinafter, referred to as Immune Cell Potentiating Factors (“ICPF”s). The clinical and laboratory data show a wide range of prophylactic and therapeutic applications for the ICPFs including primary and adjunctive therapy in the treatment of diseases of both bacterial and viral origin as well as certain neoplastic diseases. Described herein are chemical structures of ICPF of the invention, the likely mode of action, and the surprisingly broad spectrum of therapeutic efficacy and wide margin of safety to the host species.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Argyll Biotechnologies, LLC.
    Inventors: James D. Thacker, J. Peter Fuhrer, Kenneth O. Willeford
  • GUI driving media playback device
    Patent number: 7346687
    Abstract: A system and method for distributing digital media assets to a plurality of users. A portal is provided comprising at least one server computer. The portal executes a media library database server application that manages access a master library of media 5 assets that can be accessed by users via one or more communication networks. A plurality of media player devices communicate with the portal to access media assets for use. Each media player device may comprise a processor that executes a database client application that manages media assets licensed for use by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: ZapMedia Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth O. Lipscomb, John B. Petritis, Richard D. Robison, Kelly P. Morrison, Michael D. Hirsch, Eric Neal Muntz, John Paul Whitehead, III
  • System and method for distributing media assets to user devices and managing user rights of the media assets
    Patent number: 7343414
    Abstract: A system and method for distributing digital media assets to a plurality of users. A portal is provided comprising at least one server computer. The portal executes a media library database server application that manages access a master library of media 5 assets that can be accessed by users via one or more communication networks. A plurality of media player devices communicate with the portal to access media assets for use. Each media player device may comprise a processor that executes a database client application that manages media assets licensed for use by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: ZapMedia Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth O. Lipscomb, John B. Petritis, Richard D. Robinson, Kelly P. Morrison, Michael D. Hirsch, Eric Neal Muntz, John Paul Whitehead, III
  • Microstructuring optical wave guide devices with femtosecond optical pulses
    Patent number: 7295731
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to the creation of optical waveguiding devices from standard optical fibers by the creation of zones of permanently altered refractive index characteristics therein. A high intensity femtosecond laser beam is focused at a predetermined target region in the fiber so as to soften the glass material at the target region. After aligning the focal region with the target region in the fiber there will be relative movement between the focal region and the fiber, which has the effect of sweeping the focal region across the fiber in a predetermined path, so as to create a secondary waveguide path. A portion of the light traveling along the core is removed from the core along the secondary waveguide path such that the device can be utilized as an attenuator, an optical tap, or a polarimeter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignee: Oz Optics Ltd.
    Inventors: Omur M. Sezerman, Kenneth O. Hill, Garland Best, Dwayne R. J. Miller, Michael Armstrong, Shujie Lin
  • Text brochure and media system and method
    Publication number: 20070141977
    Abstract: A method and device for providing brochures to interested parties using cellular communication devices such as cellular telephones, cellular enabled digital devices and the like. An access number which may be contacted by a cellular communication device is provided in an advertisement of an item, the access number being a short code, telephone number or the like. An active seeker device continuously receives messages sent to the access number, then a database of information is consulted and an informational message sent to the caller. The informational message may be an SMS text message, a photograph of the item, an opt-in message to receive further information, and combinations thereof. Items may include any object or estate commonly advertised for sale or lease, such as real estate, vehicles, consumer products and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2005
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventor: Kenneth O'Hanlon
  • Halogenated isobutylene-based copolymers having enhanced viscosity and thermoplastic compositions thereof
    Patent number: 7226962
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for increasing the viscosity of halogenated (brominated) elastomeric copolymers of a C4 to C7 isomonoolefin (isobutylene) and a para-alkylstryrene (p-methylstyrene) by mixing the copolymer with a silica or clay particulate filler which has been contacted with an aminosilane containing at least one C1 to C4 alkoxy group and at least one primary, secondary or tertiary amine group. The resulting elastomer compositions are used to prepare thermoplastic elastomer blend compositions, containing more finely dispersed elastomers which results in compositions having improved mechanical properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Andy H. Tsou, Hsien-Chang Wang, Kenneth O. McElrath, Ilan Duvdevani, Michael K. Lyon, Mun Fu Tse
  • Nucleic acid sequence encoding ovarian antigen, CA125, and uses thereof
    Patent number: 7205142
    Abstract: The present invention provides an isolated nucleic acid molecule comprising sequences encoding the CA125 protein or a portion thereof. This invention also provides a method to detect ovarian cancer in a subject. Furthermore, this invention provides a method for the diagnosis of a cancer which expresses CA125 by detecting CA125-expressing cells in the blood or other fluids of patients. This invention also provides a method of producing CA125 protein. This invention also provides a method of silencing CA125 protein production. Finally, this invention provides a method to treat or prevent cancer using a vaccine comprising CA125 nucleic acid or protein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research
    Inventors: Kenneth O. Lloyd, Beatrice W. T. Yin
  • Gas sample conditioning system
    Patent number: 7162933
    Abstract: A gas sample and conditioning device for sampling gas in a storage or transport device and conditioning the gas to avoid dew point dropout of the gas. A chamber for regulating the temperature and the pressure of the gas is provided with external A.C. or D.C. power using the leads of existing heat tracing cables to avoid the need for additional power sources to power the temperature and pressure regulating devices within the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Assignee: Valtronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth O Thompson, Walter F. Gerhold
  • Method of fabricating Bragg gratings using a silica glass phase grating mask and mask used by same
    Patent number: RE39865
    Abstract: An index grating is imprinted in the core of an optical fiber using a specially designed silica glass phase grating mask. The phase mask is held in close proximity to the optical fiber. Laser irradiation of the phase mask with ultraviolet light at normal incidence imprints (photoinduces) into the optical fiber core the interference pattern created by the phase mask.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: Her Majesy in Right of Canada as Represented by the Minister of Communications
    Inventors: Kenneth O. Hill, Bernard Y. Malo, Francois C. Bilodeau, Derwyn C. Johnson