Patents by Inventor Mark Paul

Mark Paul 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).

  • METHODS, SYNTHETIC HOSTS AND REAGENTS FOR THE BIOSYNTHESIS OF DIENES AND DERIVATIVES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20180094282
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for synthesizing dienes and derivative thereof, such as isoprene, in Cupriavidus necator are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Applicant: INVISTA NORTH AMERICA S.A.R.L.
    Inventors: Stephen Thomas Cartman, Alexander Brett Foster, Ana Teresa dos Santos Brito Mendes, Mark Paul Taylor
  • Needle-suture combination
    Patent number: 9931113
    Abstract: A needle-suture combination includes a surgical needle having two ends and a suture connection location arranged between the two ends; a suture; and a connection part. A first end of the connection part is connected to the needle at the suture connection location and an opposite second end of the connection part is connected to the suture. The connection part includes a connection part cross section area and the suture includes a suture cross section area. The connection part cross section area is smaller than the suture cross section area. The connection part has a length which is larger than a longest distance from the suture connection location to each of the two ends of the needle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: MELLON MEDICAL B.V.
    Inventor: Mark-Paul Franciscus Maria Vrancken Peeters
  • ARTICLE COMPRISING TUBULAR PARTICLES
    Publication number: 20180072861
    Abstract: An article has a density of from 0.03 to 0.45 g/cc. The article includes a plurality of anisotropic tubular particles that are randomly oriented in the article. The tubular particles include a thermoplastic elastomer foam and a non-foamed polymer disposed on an exterior surface of the thermoplastic elastomer foam as an outermost layer of the tubular particles. Each of the thermoplastic elastomer foam and the non-foamed polymer independently has a softening temperature determined according to DIN ISO 306. Moreover, the non-foamed polymer includes an additive that is responsive to non-heat energy to selectively heat the non-foamed polymer to its softening temperature prior to the thermoplastic elastomer foam reaching its softening temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2016
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Brad J. MARTIN, Mihai MANITIU, Mark Paul KUJAWSKI
  • Activation method using modifying agent
    Patent number: 9909020
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of activating an organic coating to enhance adhesion of the coating to a further coating and/or to other entities comprising applying a solvent and a surface chemistry and/or surface topography modifying agent to the organic coating. The invention also relates to a coated substrate having an activated coating, wherein the adhesion of the coating to a further coating and/or other entities has been enhanced by application of a solvent and a surface chemistry and/or surface topography modifying agent to the coating. The invention further relates to an activation treatment for an organic coating to enhance adhesion of the coating to a further coating and/or to other entities comprising a solvent and a surface chemistry and/or surface topography modifying agent and a method for the preparation of the activation treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignees: The Boeing Company, Commonwealth Scientific And Industrial Research Organisation
    Inventors: Stuart Arthur Bateman, Ranya Simons, Dong Yang Wu, Patrick James McMahon, Alexander Bilyk, Douglas H. Berry, Seana B. Kobak, James F. Kirchner, Lori Clarice Straus, Mark Paul Johnson
  • Fuel tank vent and shutoff valve
    Patent number: 9772043
    Abstract: A non-pressure valve is provided, and includes a tubular housing having an inlet and an outlet, and a flow-through support mount disposed in the outlet. The non-pressure valve also includes a poppet slideably coupled with the flow-through support mount and extending towards the inlet, and an outlet fitting extending through the flow-through support mount and the first poppet, the outlet fitting forming a slide guide for first poppet. The non-pressure valve also includes a sliding bell disposed around a portion of the first poppet and configured to slide independently of the first poppet. The non-pressure valve functions to divert a portion of the fuel flow through a hose to the remote fuel vent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: FLOWMAX INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Mark Paul Ballard, Carl Paul Ballard, John Trent Kendrick
  • Nozzle and keyed flush face receiver
    Patent number: 9708173
    Abstract: An apparatus and system are disclosed for fluid transfer. The apparatus includes a fluid nozzle having a nozzle base. A poppet is rigidly coupled with the nozzle base. The poppet includes a poppet end surface. The fluid nozzle also includes a seal ring having a seal ring end surface disposed between a pull-back collar end surface and the poppet end surface. The seal ring is movable between a first position that prevents fluid flow through the fluid nozzle, and a second position that forms an annular fluid outlet that allows fluid flow through the fluid nozzle. The fluid nozzle also includes a tubular ball ring disposed around an outer surface of the seal ring. The ball ring includes at least one opening for housing a tumbler, which is configured to engage a surface feature of a keyed receiver. The system includes a fluid receiver and the fluid nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Flomax International, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Paul Ballard, Carl Paul Ballard, John Trent Kendrick
  • Method and system for pre-ignition control
    Patent number: 9695755
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for addressing pre-ignition occurring while operating with blow-though air delivery. A variable cam timing device used to provide positive intake to exhaust valve overlap is adjusted in response to an indication of pre-ignition to transiently reduce valve overlap. Pre-ignition mitigating load limiting and enrichment applied during a blow-through mode is adjusted differently from those applied when blow-through air is not being delivered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Chris Paul Glugla, Robert Sarow Baskins, James Matthew Kindree, Paul A. Pietrzyk, Mark Paul Guerrier, Rama Sanghvi
  • Hydrocarbon processing apparatuses and processes for producing N-pentane and isobutane
    Patent number: 9682901
    Abstract: Hydrocarbon processing apparatuses and processes for producing n-pentane and isobutane are provided herein. In an embodiment, a process for producing n-pentane and isobutane includes providing a hydrocarbon feed stream that includes C4 and C5 hydrocarbons. A recycle stream that includes C4+ hydrocarbons and the hydrocarbon feed stream is combined to produce a combined feed stream. The combined feed stream is separated to produce an iC4 product stream, an nC5+ product stream, and an iC5/nC4 feed stream. The iC5/nC4 feed stream is simultaneously disproportionated and isomerized in an isomerization zone to produce an intermediate stream that includes C3-C6 hydrocarbons. The C3-C6 hydrocarbons in the intermediate stream are separated to produce a C3? stream and the recycle stream that includes C4+ hydrocarbons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Mark Paul Lapinski, David Lowry, Matthew Lippmann, David James Shecterle
  • Integrated fuel tank vent and shutoff valve
    Patent number: 9610837
    Abstract: A vent and shutoff valve is provided, and includes an upper portion with an inlet for receiving fluid and an outlet for venting vapors. The upper portion mounts to an outer surface of a fuel tank. The lower portion extends into the fuel tank. The lower portion includes an elongated tubular valve housing, and a sliding sleeve housing disposed within the valve housing that defines a fluid pathway. The sliding sleeve housing includes a bypass port that fluidly couples the fluid pathway with a fluid channel formed between an outer surface of the sliding sleeve housing and an inner surface of the valve housing. The lower portion also includes a sliding sleeve disposed within the sliding sleeve housing that forms a fluid chamber between an outer surface of the sliding sleeve and an inner surface of the valve housing. The fluid chamber is fluidly coupled with the fluid channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Flomax International, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Paul Ballard, Carl Paul Ballard, John Trent Kendrick
  • Fluid receiver
    Patent number: 9610838
    Abstract: An apparatus and system are disclosed for a fuel receiver. The apparatus includes a base having an inlet and an outlet that defines an interior channel through which fluid is flowable. The apparatus also includes a first valve movable relative to the base between a closed position and an open position allowing fluid flow through the inlet. The apparatus also includes a second valve independently movable relative to the base and the first valve, the second valve movable between a closed position and an open position allowing fluid flow through the inlet. The system includes the apparatus, and a fluid reservoir or tank in fluid communication with the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Flomax International, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Paul Ballard, Carl Paul Ballard, John Trent Kendrick
  • Ignition lock mechanism
    Patent number: 9604596
    Abstract: A lock mechanism for a motor vehicle ignition switch includes a housing defining a barrel and a locking cylinder fitted for rotation in the barrel. A cap is fitted over one end of the housing capturing a frangible lock insert between the housing and cap. The frangible lock insert includes an electrically conductive pathway between radially displaced connection points on the rim of the insert. A circuit includes the electrically conductive pathway which is interrupted by disintegration of the frangible lock insert. Such disintegration occurs upon efforts to tamper with the lock mechanism or application of brute force to the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC
    Inventor: Mark Paul Lill
  • NEEDLE-SUTURE COMBINATION
    Publication number: 20170055979
    Abstract: A needle-suture combination includes a surgical needle having two ends and a suture connection location arranged between the two ends; a suture; and a connection part. A first end of the connection part is connected to the needle at the suture connection location and an opposite second end of the connection part is connected to the suture. The connection part includes a connection part cross section area and the suture includes a suture cross section area. The connection part cross section area is smaller than the suture cross section area. The connection part has a length which is larger than a longest distance from the suture connection location to each of the two ends of the needle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2015
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicant: MELLON MEDICAL B.V.
    Inventor: Mark-Paul Franciscus Maria VRANCKEN PEETERS
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PRE-IGNITION CONTROL
    Publication number: 20160341133
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for addressing pre-ignition occurring while operating with blow-though air delivery. A variable cam timing device used to provide positive intake to exhaust valve overlap is adjusted in response to an indication of pre-ignition to transiently reduce valve overlap. Pre-ignition mitigating load limiting and enrichment applied during a blow-through mode is adjusted differently from those applied when blow-through air is not being delivered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Chris Paul Glugla, Robert Sarow Baskins, James Matthew Kindree, Paul A. Pietrzyk, Mark Paul Guerrier, Rama Sanghvi
  • Method and system for pre-ignition control
    Patent number: 9404407
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for addressing pre-ignition occurring while operating with blow-though air delivery. A variable cam timing device used to provide positive intake to exhaust valve overlap is adjusted in response to an indication of pre-ignition to transiently reduce valve overlap. Pre-ignition mitigating load limiting and enrichment applied during a blow-through mode is adjusted differently from those applied when blow-through air is not being delivered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Chris Paul Glugla, Robert Sarow Baskins, James Matthew Kindree, Paul A. Pietrzyk, Mark Paul Guerrier, Rama Sanghvi
  • HYDROCARBON PROCESSING APPARATUSES AND PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING N-PENTANE AND ISOBUTANE
    Publication number: 20160185688
    Abstract: Hydrocarbon processing apparatuses and processes for producing n-pentane and isobutane are provided herein. In an embodiment, a process for producing n-pentane and isobutane includes providing a hydrocarbon feed stream that includes C4 and C5 hydrocarbons. A recycle stream that includes C4+ hydrocarbons and the hydrocarbon feed stream is combined to produce a combined feed stream. The combined feed stream is separated to produce an iC4 product stream, an nC5+ product stream, and an iC5/nC4 feed stream. The iC5/nC4 feed stream is simultaneously disproportionated and isomerized in an isomerization zone to produce an intermediate stream that includes C3-C6 hydrocarbons. The C3-C6 hydrocarbons in the intermediate stream are separated to produce a C3? stream and the recycle stream that includes C4+ hydrocarbons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Mark Paul Lapinski, David Lowry, Matthew Lippmann, David James Shecterle
  • Production of shear-stable high viscosity PAO
    Patent number: 9365663
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a process for the preparation of high viscosity lubricant base stocks by contacting alphaolefin feedstocks with single-site metallocene catalysts in a mixed flow or continuous stirred tank reactors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Paul Hagemeister, Peijun Jiang, Margaret M. Wu, Norman Yang
  • THERMAL-OPERATED PUMP
    Publication number: 20160061197
    Abstract: A thermal operated fluid pump has a plunger which is moved by a thermally expandable element to compress a fluid, such as natural gas, into a storage cylinder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2013
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Applicant: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC
    Inventor: Mark Paul Lill
  • NOZZLE AND KEYED FLUSH FACE RECEIVER
    Publication number: 20160047503
    Abstract: An apparatus and system are disclosed for fluid transfer. The apparatus includes a fluid nozzle having a nozzle base. A poppet is rigidly coupled with the nozzle base. The poppet includes a poppet end surface. The fluid nozzle also includes a seal ring having a seal ring end surface disposed between a pull-back collar end surface and the poppet end surface. The seal ring is movable between a first position that prevents fluid flow through the fluid nozzle, and a second position that forms an annular fluid outlet that allows fluid flow through the fluid nozzle. The fluid nozzle also includes a tubular ball ring disposed around an outer surface of the seal ring. The ball ring includes at least one opening for housing a tumbler, which is configured to engage a surface feature of a keyed receiver. The system includes a fluid receiver and the fluid nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: Mark Paul Ballard, Carl Paul Ballard, John Trent Kendrick
  • NOZZLE AND KEYED FLUSH FACE RECEIVER
    Publication number: 20160046479
    Abstract: An apparatus and system are disclosed for fluid transfer. The apparatus includes a fluid receiver that includes a receiver base having an inlet and an outlet. The apparatus also includes a tubular cylinder having an inlet and an outlet, where the outlet of the tubular cylinder is coupled to the inlet of the receiver base. The tubular cylinder has a keyed outer surface, which in one embodiment, includes at least one surface feature extending annularly around the surface of the tubular cylinder. The surface feature engages with at least one tumbler in a fluid nozzle. The system includes the fluid receiver and a fluid nozzle. The fluid nozzle, in one embodiment, has an arrangement of tumblers that are positioned adjacent an inlet of the fluid nozzle and configured to engage the keyed outer surface of the fluid receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: Mark Paul Ballard, Carl Paul Ballard, John Trent Kendrick
  • Phone shoulder holster
    Patent number: D785319
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Inventor: Mark Paul Telenko