Patents by Inventor Michael Brady

Michael Brady 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).

  • Refractory mixed-metal oxides and spinel compositions for thermo-catalytic conversion of biomass
    Patent number: 8921628
    Abstract: A process for biomass catalytic cracking is described herein. More specifically, the process comprises heating the cellulosic biomass to a conversion temperature in presence of a mixed metal oxide catalyst represented by the formula (X1O).(X2O)a.(X3YbO4), wherein X1, X2 and X3 are alkaline earth elements selected from the group of Mg, Ca, Be, Ba , and mixture thereof, and Y is a metal selected from the group of Al, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cr, Ga, B, La, P and mixture thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: KiOR, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Bartek, Michael Brady, Dennis Stamires
  • ACTUATION SYSTEM FOR FLIGHT CONTROL SURFACE
    Publication number: 20140343784
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an actuation system for a flight control surface of an aircraft, having: a support frame for supporting a flight control surface, the support frame being configured to be mounted to an airframe structure of the aircraft for movement between a first position and a second position to operate and move the control surface; an actuation mechanism configured to effect movement of the support frame between the second position and the first position; and a detection device for detecting a fault in the actuation mechanism, the detection device comprising a deflector configured to deflect or skew the support frame away from or out of the first position in the event of a fault in the actuation mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Michael Brady, Christoph Winkelmann
  • Bio-oil having reduced mineral content, and process for making
    Patent number: 8876925
    Abstract: A process is disclosed for converting a biomass material to a stabilized bio-oil. The process comprises converting the biomass to a pyrolytic oil having suspended therein particles of metal compounds, and removing at least part of the suspended metal compounds to obtain a stabilized bio-oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: KiOR, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Brady, Dennis Stamires, Paul O'Connor
  • Magnetic Resonance Based Method for Assessing Alzheimer's Disease and Related Pathologies
    Publication number: 20140303487
    Abstract: The disclosed invention is a method for detecting indications of the presence of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related dementia-inducing, motor-control-related pathologies, and other diseases in the human brain using a magnetic-resonance based technique for measuring fine tissue and bone textures. Specifically, the invention focuses on refinements/adaptations to a prior art magnetic resonance fine texture measurement technique that facilitates/enables pushing the detection limits closer to the cellular level, so as to be able to measure the fine scale structures and tissue changes that are known to be characteristic of the neurodegenerative processes involved in the development of these diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventors: Timothy W. James, Kristin James, Lance W. Farr, David R. Chase, J. Michael Brady, James Rafferty, John P. Heinrich
  • Droplet counting and measuring device
    Patent number: 8822927
    Abstract: A device to measure the characteristics of droplets within a stream of liquid droplets used in spraying includes a light source supplying light across the stream of droplets; a detector to detect change in the light level caused by a passing droplet, the detector generating a signal according to the change in light; and a processor to analyze the characteristics of the droplets in the stream based on the signal produced by the detection means. The light passes through a slit in a panel disposed between the droplet stream and the detector, so that the change in level of light detected by the detector is proportional to the diameter of the droplet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Billericay Farm Services Limited
    Inventor: Michael Brady
  • DATA PATTERN ANALYSIS USING OPTIMIZED DETERMINISTIC FINITE ‎AUTOMATION
    Publication number: 20140089249
    Abstract: Techniques for data pattern analysis using deterministic finite automaton are described herein. In one embodiment, a number of transitions from a current node to one or more subsequent nodes representing one or more sequences of data patterns is determined, where each of the current node and subsequent nodes is associated with a deterministic finite automaton (DFA) state. A data structure is dynamically allocated for each of the subsequent nodes for storing information associated with each of the subsequent nodes, where data structures for the subsequent nodes are allocated in an array maintained by a data structure corresponding to the current node if the number of transitions is greater than a predetermined threshold. Other methods and apparatuses are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: SONICWALL, INC.
    Inventors: Aleksandr Dubrovsky, Justin Michael Brady, Roman Yanovsky, Boris Yanovsky
  • Imaging Technique and Imaging System
    Publication number: 20140010429
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an imaging technique and an imaging system and more particularly to an automatic assessment of quantitative measure(s)/properties(s) of an object wherein, for example, an imaging system is used to capture an image, following which image properties are quantified using image processing techniques. An imaging technique obtains an image of an object along a first axis, or by way of a first technique, and subsequently obtains an image of the object along a second axis, or by way of a second technique. One or more pixels from the first image are selected and designated as reference pixels. An automated comparison between corresponding regions of the first and second images are then performed which is based upon the reference pixels, so as to indicate regions of interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2011
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Inventors: Ralph Highnam, John Michael Brady
  • Data pattern analysis using optimized deterministic finite automation
    Patent number: 8626689
    Abstract: Techniques for data pattern analysis using deterministic finite automaton are described herein. In one embodiment, a number of transitions from a current node to one or more subsequent nodes representing one or more sequences of data patterns is determined, where each of the current node and subsequent nodes is associated with a deterministic finite automaton (DFA) state. A data structure is dynamically allocated for each of the subsequent nodes for storing information associated with each of the subsequent nodes, where data structures for the subsequent nodes are allocated in an array maintained by a data structure corresponding to the current node if the number of transitions is greater than a predetermined threshold. Other methods and apparatuses are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: SonicWALL, Inc.
    Inventors: Aleksandr Dubrovsky, Justin Michael Brady, Roman Yanovsky, Boris Yanovsky
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SUPPORTING CLINICAL DECISION-MAKING
    Publication number: 20130317844
    Abstract: A method and system are provided for facilitating decision making, such as in a clinical setting. In accordance with this technique, a set of encoded guidelines are executed to identify information that may be used to generate patient management options. The information is acquired, if available. Based on the encoded guidelines and the acquired information, a set of patient management options are generated and provided to one or more reviewers for review and selection of a patient management option.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Christopher Reynolds Hammond, Brion Daryl Sarachan, Matthew David Kelly, Rachel Susannah Midgley, John Michael Brady, Mark Robert Austin, David J. Kerr
  • 4,6-substituted 2,5-dideoxystreptamine aminoglycoside antibiotics
    Patent number: 8586552
    Abstract: Aminoglycoside antibiotics of the formula are disclosed. The compounds are useful for treating bacterial infections, particularly infections resistant to known antibiotics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: SelectX Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael G. Chaparian, Michael Brady, Scott Moe, Babu Rao Renikuntla, Srinivas Gadthula, Srinivasarao Meneni, Venkata Sai Prakash Chaturvedula
  • Automated robotic system for handling surgical instruments
    Patent number: 8567880
    Abstract: Systems and methods that process a plurality of surgical instruments for cleaning and/or packaging. A device identifies a robot-ready insert having a predetermined configuration for accepting at least one type of surgical instrument. The surgical instruments are identified and oriented according to type using an automated apparatus. Specialized tools are also provided for automatically opening and closing surgical instruments, flipping instruments and assisting in the processing and maintenance of surgical instruments. The automated apparatus then places each of the surgical instrument types in one or more predetermined areas of the insert, configured to accept a predetermined set of surgical instrument types.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Robotic Systems & Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael R. Treat, David Michael Brady, Russell Baker, Jack M. Kaplan, David Berk
  • Method and system for supporting clinical decision-making
    Patent number: 8527293
    Abstract: A method and system are provided for facilitating decision making, such as in a clinical setting. In accordance with this technique, a set of encoded guidelines are executed to identify information that may be used to generate patient management options. The information is acquired, if available. Based on the encoded guidelines and the acquired information, a set of patient management options are generated and provided to one or more reviewers for review and selection of a patient management option.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Christopher Reynolds Hammond, Brion Daryl Sarachan, Matthew David Kelly, Rachel Susannah Midgley, John Michael Brady, Mark Robert Austin, David J. Kerr
  • Modification of biomass for efficient conversion to fuels
    Patent number: 8500910
    Abstract: A process is disclosed for preparing biomass particles for thermolytic or enzymatic conversion whereby the biomass particles baying a moisture content of at least 20% are subjected to flash heating. The flash heating may be preceded by one or more adsorption/desorption cycles with water or steam. A swelling aid may be added during the adsorption part of an adsorption/desorption cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: KiOR, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Brady, Dennis Stamires, Paul O'Connor
  • Comminution and densification of biomass particles
    Patent number: 8465627
    Abstract: A method for reducing the mechanical strength of solid biomass material, in particular lignocellulosic biomass, comprises mixing the solid biomass material with an inorganic material and heating the solid biomass material mixture to a toasting temperature in the range of 105° C. to 140° C. during an exposure time of from 1 minute to 12 hours. Before or after the heat treatment, which is referred to as “toasting”, the biomass material mixture is subject to flash heating. The treatment significantly reduces the mechanical energy required for reducing the particle size of the solid biomass material and is suitable as a pretreatment prior to a conversion reaction of the solid biomass material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: KiOR, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Brady, Robert Bartek, Dennis Stamires, Paul O'Connor
  • Biomass pretreatment for fast pyrolysis to liquids
    Patent number: 8425766
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to methods, systems, and compositions for preparing a solid biomass for fast pyrolysis. The method includes contacting the solid biomass with an inorganic material present in an effective amount for increasing fast pyrolysis yield of an organic liquid product (e.g., bio-oil). In various embodiments, the inorganic material is selected from the group consisting of aluminum sulfate, aluminum nitrate, aluminum chloride, aluminum hydroxide, ammonium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, and combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: KiOR, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Bartek, Michael Brady, Dennis Stamires
  • Phyllosilicate-Based Compositions and Methods of Making the Same for Catalytic Pyrolysis of Biomass
    Publication number: 20130012376
    Abstract: A process for producing catalyst for biomass catalytic cracking is disclosed herein. The process includes modifying a phyllosilicate to produce a modified phyllosilicate having an improved yield of a pyrolysis reaction. The modification of the phyllosilicate includes leaching the clay with an acid or basic solution to form a leached clay preparation, calcining the leached clay and contacting the treated clay with a suspension comprising metal ions for ion-exchange. The modified clay catalyst can then be mixed with inorganic materials such as zeolites and dried to form fluidizable microspheres.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: KiOR, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Bartek, Michael Brady, Dennis Stamires
  • CATALYST FOR THERMOCATALYTIC CONVERSION OF BIOMASS TO LIQUID FUELS AND CHEMICALS
    Publication number: 20130000183
    Abstract: Catalyst compositions comprising a phosphorous-promoted ZSM-5 component and a silica-containing binder, and methods for making and using same, are disclosed. More specifically, processes for making a catalyst for biomass conversion are provided. The process includes: treating a ZSM-5 zeolite with a phosphorous-containing compound to form a phosphorous-promoted ZSM-5 component; preparing a slurry comprising the phosphorous-promoted ZSM-5 component and a silica-containing binder; and shaping the slurry into shaped bodies. Such catalysts can be used for the thermocatalytic conversion of particulate biomass to liquid products such as bio-oil, resulting in higher bio-oil yields and lower coke than conventional catalysts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: KiOR, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Adkins, Dennis Stamires, Robert Bartek, Michael Brady, John Hackskaylo
  • Biomass Pretreatment for Fast Pyrolysis to Liquids
    Publication number: 20120272565
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to methods, systems, and compositions for preparing a solid biomass for fast pyrolysis. The method includes contacting the solid biomass with an inorganic material present in an effective amount for increasing fast pyrolysis yield of an organic liquid product (e.g., bio-oil). In various embodiments, the inorganic material is selected from the group consisting of aluminum sulfate, aluminum nitrate, aluminum chloride, aluminum hydroxide, ammonium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, and combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: KiOR, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Bartek, Michael Brady, Dennis Stamires
  • Methods for co-processing of biomass and petroleum feed
    Patent number: 8288600
    Abstract: A process for producing fuel from biomass is disclosed herein. The process includes torrefying biomass material at a temperature between 80° C. to 400° C. to form particulated biomass having a mean average particle size between 1 ?m and 1000 ?m. The particulated biomass is mixed with a liquid hydrocarbon to form a suspension, wherein the suspension includes from 1 weight percent to 40 weight percent particulated biomass. The suspension is fed into a unit selected from the group consisting of a pyrolysis reactor, a fluid catalytic cracking unit, a delayed coker, a fluid coker, a hydroprocessing unit, and a hydrocracking unit, and then at least a portion of the particulated biomass of the suspension is converted into fuel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: KiOR Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Bartek, Michael Brady, Dennis Stamires, Steve Yanik, Paul O'Connor, Jacobus Cornelius Rasser
  • Signal processing method and apparatus
    Patent number: 8275183
    Abstract: A signal processing method that includes inputting sample values of a signal and considering the signal to have a plurality of portions. For each portion, a predetermined function is fitted to the sample values of that portion of the signal by calculating values of coefficients for that predetermined function. At least one statistical information function is evaluated for the signal to determine statistical information about the signal and the calculated coefficient values are used so that the form of the statistical information function has been determined for the predetermined function used to fit the signal portion and further includes using the statistical information obtained about the signal to process the signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Mirada Medical Ltd
    Inventors: Timor Kadir, John Michael Brady