Patents by Inventor M. Reading

M. Reading 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: 20240399452
    Abstract: A repair method can comprise: machining a wall of the case to remove a damaged portion of the wall, the case including a metal alloy, the case originally formed by casting; arc welding an intermediate layer of a first material to a base surface formed from the machining to form a first portion of a repaired wall; and building up, via direct energy deposition, a remainder of the repaired wall with a second material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2023
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Applicant: RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: CHRIS VARGAS, JILLIAN R. PAUN, DOUGLAS M. READ
  • Patent number: 10506998
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes correlating, via a data correlator (120), contrast delivery information from an injector (118) for a contrast-enhanced imaging procedure with imaging data acquired by an imaging system (100) utilized for the procedure. In another embodiment, a method includes performing a pre-procedure validation check on at least one of an injector (118) or an imaging system (100) respectively based on at least one protocol parameter of the imaging system (100) or the injector (118) and generating, with the injector (118) or the imagining system (100), a value indicative of the validation check.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventors: Paul Seltzer, Shlomo Gotman, Katrina M. Read, Ekta Dhawal Dharaiya
  • Publication number: 20170295467
    Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus, including a program encoded on computer-readable medium, for downloading media content files to mobile devices includes downloading media files from local storage on a kiosk to a mobile device over a high-speed wireless communication link using an application on the mobile device. A message can be sent to the mobile device to provide notification of a proximity of the device to a kiosk when a location of the device satisfies predetermined criteria associated with a location of the kiosk, and a download can be initiated after authenticating the device. In addition, a battery charging service for charging the mobile device can be authorized through a charging port of a charging station in response to detecting the installed application on the mobile device. A file can be downloaded from a particular solid state drive in accordance with a file system detected for the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Jason Winston, Carlos Zamorano, Colin M. Reade, Matthew Buscher
  • Patent number: 9176103
    Abstract: Chemical indicator compositions comprising a bismuth compound; elemental sulfur; and a compound with relatively high water solubility which makes the composition alkaline when exposed to water vapor at an elevated temperature; a chemical indicator comprising a substrate and the composition coated on at least a portion of a major surface of the substrate; and methods of making and using the chemical indicator are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: David A. Whitman, David M. Read, Ranjani V. Parthasarathy, Kevin D. Landgrebe, Anthony E. Bennett
  • Patent number: 9170245
    Abstract: A chemical indicator composition comprising a bismuth (III) compound selected from the group consisting of bismuth (III) oxide and a bismuth (III) compound comprising at least one organic group which includes 2 to 20 carbon atoms; elemental sulfur; and a compound which makes the composition alkaline when exposed to water vapor at an elevated temperature; a chemical indicator composition comprising a bismuth (III) compound; elemental sulfur; a compound which makes the composition alkaline when exposed to water vapor at an elevated temperature; and at least one acid other than any acid present in the bismuth (III) compound; a chemical indicator comprising a substrate and the composition coated on at least a portion of a major surface of the substrate; methods of making the chemical indicator; and methods of using the chemical indicator are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Kevin D. Landgrebe, David M. Read, Steven S. Kirckof
  • Publication number: 20150281302
    Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus, including a program encoded on computer-readable medium, for downloading media content files to mobile devices includes downloading media files from local storage on a kiosk to a mobile device over a high-speed wireless communication link using an application on the mobile device. A message can be sent to the mobile device to provide notification of a proximity of the device to a kiosk when a location of the device satisfies predetermined criteria associated with a location of the kiosk, and a download can be initiated after authenticating the device. In addition, a battery charging service for charging the mobile device can be authorized through a charging port of a charging station in response to detecting the installed application on the mobile device. A file can be downloaded from a particular solid state drive in accordance with a file system detected for the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Applicant: Spigot Media Corp.
    Inventors: Jason Winston, Carlos Zamorano, Colin M. Reade, Matthew Buscher
  • Patent number: 8894530
    Abstract: Disclosed is an improved hypocycloidal crank apparatus employing as a stator an internally toothed, continuous, synchronous belt. The apparatus is quiet, easily repaired, and does not require lubrication. It is useful for driving air pumps and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Inventor: Thomas M. Read
  • Patent number: 8459391
    Abstract: A method and system for an external combustion engine operable using at least two different working fluids to be supplied to an engine to cause it to do mechanical work. The engine is started by providing a compressed gaseous working fluid at a sufficient pressure to the engine. At the same time the compressed gaseous working fluid is provided to the engine, a second working fluid that is liquid at ambient temperatures is provided to a heater to be heated. The second working fluid is heated to its boiling point and converted to pressurized gas form. Once the pressure is increased to a sufficient level, the second working fluid is injected into the engine to generate power, and the supply of the first working fluid may be stopped. After expansion in the engine, the working fluids are is exhausted from the engine, and the second working fluid may be condensed for separation from the first working fluid. The initial compressed fluid is recompressed for later use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Averill Partners, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Jeffrey Brookman, Douglas M. Read, Michael Anthony Cocuzza
  • Publication number: 20120050718
    Abstract: An AFM based technique has been demonstrated for performing highly localized IR spectroscopy on a sample surface. Such a technique implemented in a commercially viable analytical instrument would be extremely useful. Various aspects of the experimental set-up have to be changed to create a commercial version. The invention addresses many of these issues thereby producing a version of the analytical technique that cab be made generally available to the scientific community.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventors: A. Dazzi Dazzi, Konstantin Vodopyanov, Clotilde Policar, M. Reading, Kevin Kjoller, Craig Prater
  • Publication number: 20120041304
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes correlating, via a data correlator (120), contrast delivery information from an injector (118) for a contrast-enhanced imaging procedure with imaging data acquired by an imaging system (100) utilized for the procedure. In another embodiment, a method includes performing a pre-procedure validation check on at least one of an injector (118) or an imaging system (100) respectively based on at least one protocol parameter of the imaging system (100) or the injector (118) and generating, with the injector (118) or the imagining system (100), a value indicative of the validation check.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2010
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.
    Inventors: Paul Seltzer, Shlomo Gotman, Katrina M. Read, Ekta Dhawal Dharaiya
  • Publication number: 20110312096
    Abstract: Chemical indicator compositions comprising a bismuth compound; elemental sulfur; and a compound with relatively high water solubility which makes the composition alkaline when exposed to water vapor at an elevated temperature; a chemical indicator comprising a substrate and the composition coated on at least a portion of a major surface of the substrate; and methods of making and using the chemical indicator are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventors: David A. Whitman, David M. Read, Ranjani V. Parthasarathy, Kevin D. Landgrebe, Anthony E. Bennett
  • Publication number: 20110275159
    Abstract: A chemical indicator composition comprising a bismuth (III) compound selected from the group consisting of bismuth (III) oxide and a bismuth (III) compound comprising at least one organic group which includes 2 to 20 carbon atoms; elemental sulfur; and a compound which makes the composition alkaline when exposed to water vapor at an elevated temperature; a chemical indicator composition comprising a bismuth (III) compound; elemental sulfur; a compound which makes the composition alkaline when exposed to water vapor at an elevated temperature; and at least one acid other than any acid present in the bismuth (III) compound; a chemical indicator comprising a substrate and the composition coated on at least a portion of a major surface of the substrate; methods of making the chemical indicator; and methods of using the chemical indicator are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Kevin D. Landgrebe, David M. Read, Steven S. Kirckof
  • Patent number: 7897403
    Abstract: The present invention provides a hydrogen peroxide indicator and a peracetic acid indicator that include a substrate on which is disposed an indicator composition that includes at least one of a select group of colorants and a transition metal salt. As a result of exposure to hydrogen peroxide and/or peracetic acid, the colorants change color, and even become colorless, thereby providing an indication of the presence of hydrogen peroxide and/or peracetic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: David M. Read
  • Publication number: 20110030373
    Abstract: A method and system for an external combustion engine operable using at least two different working fluids to be supplied to an engine to cause it to do mechanical work. The engine is started by providing a compressed gaseous working fluid at a sufficient pressure to the engine. At the same time the compressed gaseous working fluid is provided to the engine, a second working fluid that is liquid at ambient temperatures is provided to a heater to be heated. The second working fluid is heated to its boiling point and converted to pressurized gas form. Once the pressure is increased to a sufficient level, the second working fluid is injected into the engine to generate power, and the supply of the first working fluid may be stopped. After expansion in the engine, the working fluids are is exhausted from the engine, and the second working fluid may be condensed for separation from the first working fluid. The initial compressed fluid is recompressed for later use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Inventors: Michael Jeffrey Brookman, Douglas M. Read, Michael Anthony Cocuzza
  • Publication number: 20100269306
    Abstract: Napkin rings are used to hold a napkin when setting a dining table. An attachment mechanism encircles a napkin ring to attach decorations to a ring body. The complete encirclement allows for freedom to place one or more of a plurality of ornaments at any position or angle, and on any plane of the ring. This allows for endless decoration configurations. The embedded nature of the attachment material within the ring allows use without any decoration. In the preferred embodiment, the ring is composed in whole or in part of ferric material, and an assortment of decorative accessories which each include magnets which can be magnetically attached to the napkin ring, and in which the decorative accessories follow a specific theme such as a holiday occasion or other specific event. The complete encirclement of the attachment material allows for many different ornaments to be attached at the same time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventor: Kimberly M. Read
  • Publication number: 20100124784
    Abstract: The present invention provides a hydrogen peroxide indicator and a peracetic acid indicator that include a substrate on which is disposed an indicator composition that includes at least one of a select group of colorants and a transition metal salt. As a result of exposure to hydrogen peroxide and/or peracetic acid, the colorants change color, and even become colorless, thereby providing an indication of the presence of hydrogen peroxide and/or peracetic acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2010
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventor: David M. READ
  • Patent number: 7670552
    Abstract: The present invention provides a hydrogen peroxide indicator and a peracetic acid indicator that include a substrate on which is disposed an indicator composition that includes at least one of a select group of colorants and a transition metal salt. As a result of exposure to hydrogen peroxide and/or peracetic acid, the colorants change color, and even become colorless, thereby providing an indication of the presence of hydrogen peroxide and/or peracetic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: David M. Read
  • Publication number: 20090129977
    Abstract: The present invention provides a hydrogen peroxide indicator that includes a substrate on which is disposed an indicator composition that includes at least one of a select group of colorants. As a result of contact with hydrogen peroxide, the colorants change color, and even become colorless, thereby providing an indication of the presence of hydrogen peroxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2009
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventor: David M. Read
  • Patent number: 7487832
    Abstract: A completion assembly having a force transfer apparatus to assist in the release of a loaded member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventor: Dennis M. Read, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7481975
    Abstract: The present invention provides a hydrogen peroxide indicator that includes a substrate on which is disposed an indicator composition that includes at least one of a select group of colorants. As a result of contact with hydrogen peroxide, the colorants change color, and even become colorless, thereby providing an indication of the presence of hydrogen peroxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: David M. Read