Patents by Inventor Mark James

Mark James 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).

  • Multi-stage high pressure flanged pump assembly
    Patent number: 11506190
    Abstract: A pump assembly for use within a high pressure pumping system includes housing, a head and a base. The housing contains at least one centrifugal pump stage. The head and base are attached to the housing with corresponding internal threaded connections. The head and base are further retained to the housing with corresponding external flanged connections. The external flanged connections provide redundant connections that reduce the risk of separation between the housing and the head and base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Baker Hughes ESP, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Allen Schoelen, Chengbao Wang, Colby Lane Loveless, Vishal Gahlot, Mark James
  • Minimizing a crest in a multi-tone drive signal in a vibratory meter
    Patent number: 11493374
    Abstract: A system (800) for minimizing a crest in a multi-tone drive signal in a vibratory meter (5) is provided. The system (800) includes a drive signal generator (810) configured to generate the multi-tone drive signal for the vibratory meter (5) and a drive signal detector (820). The drive signal detector (820) is configured to receive the multi-tone drive signal, determine a first maximum amplitude of the multi-tone drive signal having a component at a first phase, determine a second maximum amplitude of the multi-tone drive signal having the component at a second phase, and compare the first maximum amplitude and the second maximum amplitude.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: Micro Motion, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy J. Cunningham, Matthew Joseph Rensing, Mark James Bell
  • Vibratory flow meter with multichannel flow tube
    Patent number: 11486750
    Abstract: Vibratory meters (5), and methods for their use measuring a fluid are provided. Each vibratory meter includes a multichannel flow tube (300) comprising two or more fluid channels (302), a pickoff (170), a driver (180), and meter electronics (20) configured to apply a drive signal to the driver at a drive frequency ?, and measure a deflection of the multichannel flow tube with the pickoff. In examples, at least one fluid channel has an effective diameter that is related to velocity of sound and drive velocity. In further examples, the driver may apply a drive signal to the driver having a drive frequency proportional to the velocity of sound and effective diameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Micro Motion, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark James Bell, Joel Weinstein, Mitalee Nayan Desai, Clinton R. Griffin
  • Antenna Array Element by Element Power Tracking
    Publication number: 20220344977
    Abstract: Methods and devices addressing power tracking of transmission systems using antenna arrays are disclosed. The disclosed teachings may be implemented on a channel element to channel element basis, are adaptive and can be implemented on short time durations such as time slots. Power efficiency can be improved when applying the described methods to the design of systems with antenna arrays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Donald Felt Kimball, Mark James O'Leary
  • Absorbent article with waist gasketing element and leg cuffs
    Patent number: 11478385
    Abstract: A disposable absorbent article may include a chassis that includes a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet; and a leg gasketing system and a waist gasketing element. The leg gasketing system may include an inner cuff and an outer cuff; the inner cuff may include an inner cuff folded edge and an inner cuff material edge and the outer cuff may include an outer cuff folded edge and an outer cuff material edge such that the web of material is folded laterally inward to form the outer cuff folded edge and folded laterally outward to form the inner cuff folded edge. The leg gasketing system may also include a pocket. When tested by the Blowout Method Test as described herein, the disposable absorbent article has a Blowout Percent Leakage of less than about 9.0%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Abhishek P. Surushe, Jeromy Thomas Raycheck, Zachary Aaron Freije, Cornelia Beate Martynus, Donald Carroll Roe, Christopher E. Kiger, Wolfgang E. Huhn, Mark James Kline
  • Data network notification bar user interface
    Patent number: 11477068
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed of providing a user application with a notification message. One example method may include receiving a notification message and identifying a predetermined category of a notification bar portion of the user application to display the notification message. The method may also include associating the notification message with the identified predetermined category and determining a level of importance of the notification message. The method may also provide displaying a notification indicator on the notification bar according to the predetermined category and to the notification type that corresponds to the level of importance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Kaseya Limited
    Inventors: Ryan Smith, Chad Gniffke, Robert Wendell Davis, Mark Thomas Lingen, Mark James Sutherland
  • Systems and methods for measuring the positions of fluids in a well
    Patent number: 11466561
    Abstract: A method for cementing a borehole includes pumping a collection of fluids into the borehole through a tubular string in the borehole and flowing the collection of fluids up an annulus positioned between the tubular string and a sidewall of the borehole. The method additionally includes monitoring a volume of the fluids pumped into the borehole, and performing a first estimation of a position of the fluids based on the volume of the collection of fluids pumped into the borehole, and an initial estimate of an average diameter of the sidewall of at least a portion of the borehole. The method further includes calculating a corrected estimate of the average diameter based on the first estimation and a pressure of the fluids measured at an inlet of the tubular string, and performing a second estimation of the position of the fluids based on the corrected estimate of the average diameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: BP Corporation North America Inc.
    Inventors: Paulo Jorge Da Cunha Gomes, Mark James, Emannuel Claude Therond, James Joseph David Vincent
  • Content frames for productivity applications
    Patent number: 11468228
    Abstract: Content frames can be provided for productivity applications through a content frame platform. The platform can detect a sequence of similar documents (“a document run”) and provide functionality to easily create the next document in the sequence through a content frame. The platform can receive a trigger for a content frame for a new document; and, in response, determine whether the new document belongs to a document run. In response to determining the new document belongs to a document run, the platform can determine at least two documents in the document run to be used to create the content frame and identify common content between the at least two documents in the document run. The content frame, which can include at least an outline for the new document and sections of updatable content for the new document, can be generated using the common content and provided for display and/or editing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Niyathi Nidhi Chakrapani, Mark James Encarnacion, Silviu-Petru Cucerzan, James Stephen Woffinden-Luey, Ryen William White, Bernhard S. J. Kohlmeier
  • Loader for aircraft
    Patent number: 11465775
    Abstract: An aircraft loader 54 includes an upper loading platform 50 and an underlying frame 52 with the frame utilizing the bogey suspension system 60, as well as carrying auxiliary lift system 400 at the rearward end thereof for assisting in the initial lifting of the platform relative to the frame. Powered roller assemblies 100, 110, 120, and 130, composed of hollow drive shafts, may be conveniently assembled and disassembled from the underside of loading platform 50. A plurality of upwardly convex-shaped static slider elements 200 facilitate unidirectional movement of loads on the platform 50. At the forward end of the platform, a guard or side rail 316 is rotatable from a retracted position within the confines of a control platform 68 to a forwardly directed position toward the fuselage of the aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: JBT AeroTech Corporation
    Inventor: Mark James Rodenkirch
  • METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING INFORMATION ACROSS A DATA CENTER NETWORK
    Publication number: 20220321472
    Abstract: Packets in a data communications network are encapsulated by an encapsulation module on a sending computer and decapsulated on the receiver computer, the trans-mission of data packets being controlled by credit sent by the receiving computer. When overloaded, network switches trim the payload from packets; trimmed packets inform the receiving computer of the demands of the sending computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: Costin Raiciu, Mark James Handley
  • Monitoring and improving data collection using digital health technology
    Patent number: 11461216
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for monitoring technology usage and performance. In some implementations, use of a technology item by one or more individuals assigned to use the technology item is monitored. Based on the monitoring, usage data that indicates usage of the technology item is generated. One or more criteria for evaluating the usage of the technology item by the one or more individuals is identified. It is determined whether usage data satisfies the one or more criteria. A system performs at least one of (i) evaluating an alternative technology item for the one or more individuals, or (ii) providing, for display on a user interface, output data indicating whether the usage data satisfies the one or more criteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: VigNet Incorporated
    Inventors: Praduman Jain, Josh Schilling, Dave Klein, Mark James Begale
  • SUBSTRATES FOR ELECTRONIC SKINS
    Publication number: 20220304150
    Abstract: A substrate for use in an electronic skin is disclosed herein. The substrate comprises a base polymer layer, and a first intermediate polymer layer attached to the base polymer layer by a first adhesive layer. The first intermediate polymer layer comprises a first intermediate polymer in which electron-rich groups are linked directly to one another or by optionally substituted C1-4 alkanediyl groups. A first conductive layer is attached to the first intermediate polymer layer by a second adhesive layer or by multiple second adhesive layers between which a second intermediate polymer layer or a second conductive layer is disposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2020
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Atif SYED, Enrico MASTROPAOLO, Mark James BECKWITH
  • ChemFET sensor array including overlying array of wells
    Patent number: 11448613
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to FET arrays for monitoring chemical and/or biological reactions such as nucleic acid sequencing-by-synthesis reactions. Some methods provided herein relate to improving signal (and also signal to noise ratio) from released hydrogen ions during nucleic acid sequencing reactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jonathan M. Rothberg, Wolfgang Hinz, John F. Davidson, Antoine M. van Oijen, John Leamon, Martin Huber, Mark James Milgrew, James Bustillo
  • Multichannel flow tube with supports
    Patent number: 11441934
    Abstract: A multichannel flow tube (300) for a vibratory meter (5), and a method of manufacturing the multichannel flow tube are provided. The multichannel flow tube comprises a tube perimeter wall (304), a first channel division (302b), and a first support structure (308a). The first channel division is enclosed within and coupled to the tube perimeter wall, forming a first channel (306b) and a second channel (306c). The first support structure is coupled to the tube perimeter wall and the first channel division.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Micro Motion, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark James Bell, Joel Weinstein, Mitalee Nayan Desai, Clinton R. Griffin
  • EQUIPOTENTIAL ZONE (EPZ) GROUNDING TRAINING LAB
    Publication number: 20220246053
    Abstract: Training labs for training linemen and other power or utility technicians are disclosed. The training labs can be configured to provide equipotential zone (EPZ) grounding training in overhead and/or underground power scenarios. In some instances, the training labs can be mobile. For example, a mobile training lab can comprise an overhead training side that comprises one more deployable overhead power poles and/or an underground side comprising one or more component cabinets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Mark James Groves, Dean Coriell, Joseph Wiley, Phillip Lee Carrillo, Aaron Howell, Ole James Groves, John Michael Perez, Matthew Clayton Compher
  • CONTENT FRAMES FOR PRODUCTIVITY APPLICATIONS
    Publication number: 20220237372
    Abstract: Content frames can be provided for productivity applications through a content frame platform. The platform can detect a sequence of similar documents (“a document run”) and provide functionality to easily create the next document in the sequence through a content frame. The platform can receive a trigger for a content frame for a new document; and, in response, determine whether the new document belongs to a document run. In response to determining the new document belongs to a document run, the platform can determine at least two documents in the document run to be used to create the content frame and identify common content between the at least two documents in the document run. The content frame, which can include at least an outline for the new document and sections of updatable content for the new document, can be generated using the common content and provided for display and/or editing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2021
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventors: Niyathi Nidhi Chakrapani, Mark James Encarnacion, Silviu-Petru Cucerzan, James Stephen Woffinden-Luey, Ryen William White, Bernhard S.J. Kohlmeier
  • DIFFUSER ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLY SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20220228769
    Abstract: A diffuser assembly includes a first blade pivotably coupled to a housing and configured to rotate about a first axis and includes second blade pivotably coupled to the housing and configured to rotate about a second axis. The diffuser assembly includes a linkage mechanism coupled to the first blade and the second blade and configured to transition between a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration, the linkage mechanism is configured to induce rotation of the second blade about the second axis in a first direction in response to rotation of the first blade about the first axis in the first direction. In the second configuration, the linkage mechanism is configured to induce rotation of the second blade about the second axis in a second direction, opposite the first direction, in response to rotation of the first blade about the first axis in the first direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2022
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Justin Eagan Anderson, Ramesh Parjapat, Neal Thomas Holden, Mark James Costello, SR.
  • SUBSTRATES COMPRISING NANOWIRES
    Publication number: 20220227952
    Abstract: A substrate for use in an electronic skin is disclosed herein. The substrate comprises a base polymer layer, a first intermediate polymer layer is attached to the base polymer layer by a first adhesive layer, and the first intermediate polymer layer comprises a first intermediate polymer in which electron-rich groups are linked directly to one another or by an optionally substituted C1-4 alkanediyl groups. A first conductive layer is attached to the first intermediate polymer layer by a second adhesive layer or by multiple second adhesive layers between which a second intermediate polymer layer or a second conductive layer is disposed. Nanowires are present on the first conductive layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2020
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Atif SYED, Enrico MASTROPAOLO, Mark James BECKWITH
  • Roller door blades and roller doors
    Patent number: 11391087
    Abstract: Roller doors made of flexible material have a number of uses, particularly for rapid access into cool stores. However, such doors require stiffening in the form of wind bars to prevent the doors blowing out in gusts of wind. The wind bars produce problems when rapidly closing a roller door, as the door blade of the roller door is rolled up onto a roller. And for doors in cool stores that are opened and closed hundreds of times a day, such problems are significant. The present roller door blade solves or minimizes the problems by fitting longitudinal spacer elements along the length of the door which act to provide space between adjacent layers of the door blade as it accumulates on the roller, allowing any wind bars of the door blade to be stowed on the roller without interfering or clashing with other wind bars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: AUTO MOSSA HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventor: Mark James Brunton
  • NUCLEIC ACIDS ENCODING IMPROVED TRANSAMINASE PROTEINS
    Publication number: 20220220457
    Abstract: The present invention concerns proteins having improved omega-transaminase (?-TA) activity, nucleic acid molecules encoding respective proteins having improved ?-TA activity and methods for stereo selective synthesis of chiral amines and amino acids or increasing of chiral amines isomers in enantiomer mixtures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2019
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: Nina BOHLKE, Wayne COCO, Mark James FORD, Saskia FUNK, Ulrike KELLER, Oliver KENSCH, Ksenia NIESEL, Nilkolaus PAWLOWSKI, Moritz SCHON, Cindy SCHULENBURG, Andreas Karl STEIB, Christina THIES