Patents by Inventor Michael Pigott
Michael Pigott 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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Patent number: 8762965Abstract: An information processing system includes a preparation machine with an installed image; an execution machine on which the installed image is virtually installed; and a virtualizer for virtualizing the installed image on the execution machine to produce a virtually installed image by using a hierarchy of selective virtualizers, wherein the virtualizing is selective such that not all operations of the executing software of the installed image at any particular level are virtualized.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2012Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Bowen L. Alpern, Joshua S. Auerbach, Vasanth Bala, Thomas V. Frauenhofer, Jobi George, Todd W. Mummert, Michael A. Pigott
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Patent number: 8470169Abstract: Aqueous liquid having an oxygen demand flows into a treatment vessel where it is treated by suspended aerobic bacterial solids in the presence of dissolved oxygen. A pressurised flow of the treated liquid passes to a clarifying membrane separator effective to separate the flow into a discharge stream of clear liquid and a pressurised recycle stream concentrated in the aerobic bacterial solids. A first oxic gas is employed to scour the membranes and is conveyed away from the membrane separator in the pressurised recycle stream. The pressurised recycle stream is returned to under the surface of the liquid in the treatment vessel. A second oxic gas is introduced either into the pressurised recycle stream or into a further pressurised stream of aqueous liquid flowing into the same volume. The rate of introduction of the oxic gases is controlled with reference to the pH and dissolved oxygen concentration of the liquid in the vessel.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2007Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: The BOC Group LimitedInventors: Cedric Charles Hanson, Stuart Michael Pigott
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Publication number: 20120330640Abstract: An information processing system includes a preparation machine with an installed image; an execution machine on which the installed image is virtually installed; and a virtualizer for virtualizing the installed image on the execution machine to produce a virtually installed image by using a hierarchy of selective virtualizers, wherein the virtualizing is selective such that not all operations of the executing software of the installed image at any particular level are virtualized.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Bowen L. Alpem, Joshua S. Auerbach, Vasanth Bala, Thomas V. Frauenhofer, Jobi George, Todd W. Mummert, Michael A. Pigott
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Patent number: 8286147Abstract: An information processing system includes a preparation machine with an installed image; an execution machine on which the installed image is virtually installed; and a virtualizer for virtualizing the installed image on the execution machine to produce a virtually installed image by using a hierarchy of selective virtualizers, wherein the virtualizing is selective such that not all operations of the executing software of the installed image at any particular level are virtualized.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2009Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Bowen L. Alpern, Joshua S. Auerbach, Vasanth Bala, Thomas V. Frauenhofer, Jobi George, Todd W. Mummert, Michael A. Pigott
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Publication number: 20110073545Abstract: Aqueous liquid having an oxygen demand flows into a treatment vessel where it is treated by suspended aerobic bacterial solids in the presence of dissolved oxygen. A pressurised flow of the treated liquid passes to a clarifying membrane separator effective to separate the flow into a discharge stream of clear liquid and a pressurised recycle stream concentrated in the aerobic bacterial solids. A first oxic gas is employed to scour the membranes and is conveyed away from the membrane separator in the pressurised recycle stream. The pressurised recycle stream is returned to under the surface of the liquid in the treatment vessel. A second oxic gas is introduced either into the pressurised recycle stream or into a further pressurised stream of aqueous liquid flowing into the same volume. The rate of introduction of the oxic gases is controlled with reference to the pH and dissolved oxygen concentration of the liquid in the vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2007Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventors: Cedric Charles Hanson, Stuart Michael Pigott
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Publication number: 20090178035Abstract: An information processing system includes a preparation machine with an installed image; an execution machine on which the installed image is virtually installed; and a virtualizer for virtualizing the installed image on the execution machine to produce a virtually installed image by using a hierarchy of selective virtualizers, wherein the virtualizing is selective such that not all operations of the executing software of the installed image at any particular level are virtualized.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2009Publication date: July 9, 2009Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Bowen L. Alpern, Joshua S. Auerbach, Vasanth Bala, Thomas V. Frauenhofer, Jobi George, Todd W. Mummert, Michael A. Pigott
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Patent number: 7506338Abstract: A method for executing on a first computer an application having an installed image prepared on a second computer, wherein the installed image is virtually installed on the first computer, is disclosed. The method includes emulating on the first computer a native environment of the second computer. The method further includes detecting an operation of the application upon data, wherein the operation requires an operation on data located on the first computer, and wherein a copy of the data is located in the virtually installed image. The method further includes directing the operation of the application to operate on the data located in the virtually installed image.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2004Date of Patent: March 17, 2009Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Bowen L. Alpern, Joshua S. Auerbach, Vasanth Bala, Thomas V. Frauenhofer, Jobi George, Todd W. Mummert, Michael A. Pigott
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Publication number: 20080007061Abstract: A deformable mechanical pipe coupling is disclosed. The coupling has a plurality of interconnectable segments that straddle the ends of pipe elements to be joined. The segments have arcuate surfaces that engage outer surfaces of the pipe elements. The outer surfaces subtend an angle of less than 180° and have radii of curvature greater than the radii of curvature of the pipe element outer surfaces. The segments have adjustably tightenable connection members for connecting the segments to one another. When the connection members are tightened, the arcuate surfaces deform and conform to the radius of curvature of the outer surface of the pipe elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2006Publication date: January 10, 2008Applicant: Victaulic CompanyInventors: John Gibb, Douglas Dole, Michael Pigott
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Publication number: 20060047974Abstract: A method for executing on a first computer an application having an installed image prepared on a second computer, wherein the installed image is virtually installed on the first computer, is disclosed. The method includes emulating on the first computer a native environment of the second computer. The method further includes detecting an operation of the application upon data, wherein the operation requires an operation on data located on the first computer, and wherein a copy of the data is located in the virtually installed image. The method further includes directing the operation of the application to operate on the data located in the virtually installed image.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2004Publication date: March 2, 2006Inventors: Bowen Alpern, Joshua Auerbach, Vasanth Bala, Thomas Frauenhofer, Jobi George, Todd Mummert, Michael Pigott
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Publication number: 20050253382Abstract: A preassembled mechanical pipe coupling for joining pipe elements in end-to-end relationship is disclosed. The coupling is formed from a plurality of interconnectable segments that are initially maintained in spaced apart relation. The segments have arcuate surfaces that project inwardly. Connection members in the form of lugs and fasteners are mounted on the segments. The connection members are adjustably tightenable for drawing the coupling segments together and forcing the arcuate surfaces into engagement with the outer surfaces of the pipe elements. Notches are formed at ends of the arcuate surfaces to provide clearance allowing the pipe elements to be inserted between the segments when they are in the pre-assembled, spaced apart configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2005Publication date: November 17, 2005Applicant: Victaulic Company of AmericaInventors: John Gibb, Douglas Dole, Michael Pigott
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Publication number: 20050253029Abstract: A deformable mechanical pipe coupling is disclosed. The coupling is formed from an arcuate band that surrounds and defines a central space. The band has first and second ends in facing relation. arcuate surfaces that engage outer surfaces of the pipe elements extend lengthwise along the band. The arcuate surfaces have radii of curvature greater than the radii of curvature of the pipe element outer surfaces, allowing pipe elements to be inserted within the central space. The band has adjustably tightenable connection members mounted at each end. When the connection members are tightened, the ends are drawn toward one another, and the arcuate surfaces on the band deform and conform to the radius of curvature of the outer surfaces of the pipe elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2005Publication date: November 17, 2005Applicant: Victaulic Company of AmericaInventors: John Gibb, Douglas Dole, Michael Pigott
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Publication number: 20050253380Abstract: A deformable mechanical pipe coupling is disclosed. The coupling has a plurality of interconnectable segments that straddle the ends of pipe elements to be joined. The segments have arcuate surfaces that engage outer surfaces of the pipe elements. The outer surfaces subtend an angle of less than 180° and have radii of curvature greater than the radii of curvature of the pipe element outer surfaces. The segments have adjustably tightenable connection members for connecting the segments to one another. When the connection members are tightened, the arcuate surfaces deform and conform to the radius of curvature of the outer surface of the pipe elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2005Publication date: November 17, 2005Applicant: Victaulic Company of AmericaInventors: John Gibb, Douglas Dole, Michael Pigott
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Patent number: 5148633Abstract: A tool that enables resurfacing of exhaust port flanges in the substantial absence of engine disassembly. An air motor that controls rotation of a resurfacing device is carried at the end of an arm assembly including an elbow like joint so that the motor is positionable over a wide range of positions. The proximal end of the arm assembly is mounted on a shaft and an adjustment knob enables the position of the arm assembly and hence the motor to be axially adjusted to facilitate positioning of the motor with respect to the port to be resurfaced. The shaft has a first part with a flat bottom that overlies a base plate that is secured to a cylinder head and spaced from the head by elongate spacers. Fine adjustment of the motor's position is achieved by rocking a preselected end of the shaft away from the base plate and by tilting the shaft laterally with respect to the base plate.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 1991Date of Patent: September 22, 1992Inventors: Michael Pigott, Woodruff Kozlow