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).
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Publication number: 20240399452Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2023Publication date: December 5, 2024Applicant: RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: CHRIS VARGAS, JILLIAN R. PAUN, DOUGLAS M. READ
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Patent number: 10506998Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 15, 2010Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Paul Seltzer, Shlomo Gotman, Katrina M. Read, Ekta Dhawal Dharaiya
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Publication number: 20170295467Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Jason Winston, Carlos Zamorano, Colin M. Reade, Matthew Buscher
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Patent number: 9176103Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 15, 2011Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: David A. Whitman, David M. Read, Ranjani V. Parthasarathy, Kevin D. Landgrebe, Anthony E. Bennett
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Patent number: 9170245Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 30, 2009Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Kevin D. Landgrebe, David M. Read, Steven S. Kirckof
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Publication number: 20150281302Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2014Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicant: Spigot Media Corp.Inventors: Jason Winston, Carlos Zamorano, Colin M. Reade, Matthew Buscher
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Patent number: 8894530Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 16, 2010Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Inventor: Thomas M. Read
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Patent number: 8459391Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 28, 2010Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Averill Partners, LLCInventors: Michael Jeffrey Brookman, Douglas M. Read, Michael Anthony Cocuzza
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Publication number: 20120050718Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Inventors: A. Dazzi Dazzi, Konstantin Vodopyanov, Clotilde Policar, M. Reading, Kevin Kjoller, Craig Prater
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Publication number: 20120041304Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2010Publication date: February 16, 2012Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.Inventors: Paul Seltzer, Shlomo Gotman, Katrina M. Read, Ekta Dhawal Dharaiya
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Publication number: 20110312096Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2011Publication date: December 22, 2011Inventors: David A. Whitman, David M. Read, Ranjani V. Parthasarathy, Kevin D. Landgrebe, Anthony E. Bennett
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Publication number: 20110275159Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2009Publication date: November 10, 2011Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Kevin D. Landgrebe, David M. Read, Steven S. Kirckof
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Patent number: 7897403Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 26, 2010Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventor: David M. Read
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Publication number: 20110030373Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2010Publication date: February 10, 2011Inventors: Michael Jeffrey Brookman, Douglas M. Read, Michael Anthony Cocuzza
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Publication number: 20100269306Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2010Publication date: October 28, 2010Inventor: Kimberly M. Read
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Publication number: 20100124784Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2010Publication date: May 20, 2010Inventor: David M. READ
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Patent number: 7670552Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 18, 2007Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventor: David M. Read
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Publication number: 20090129977Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2009Publication date: May 21, 2009Inventor: David M. Read
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Patent number: 7487832Abstract: A completion assembly having a force transfer apparatus to assist in the release of a loaded member.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2005Date of Patent: February 10, 2009Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventor: Dennis M. Read, Jr.
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Patent number: 7481975Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 14, 2004Date of Patent: January 27, 2009Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventor: David M. Read