Patents by Inventor Mikhail Spitkovsky
Mikhail Spitkovsky 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: 7807109Abstract: Described is a parallel batch reactor for effecting chemical reactions. The parallel batch reactor includes a plurality of reactor vessels for receiving components of a reaction, an inlet port for receiving pressurized fluid, and a plurality of valves configured to transfer fluid from the inlet port to the reactor vessels and fluidically isolate one or more of the reactor vessels from at least one of the other reactor vessels. The reactor further includes a pressure monitoring system comprising an array of pressure sensors configured to sense pressure in the reactor vessels. Each of the pressure sensors is aligned with one of the plurality of reactor vessels and located external to the reactor vessels and fluid passageways in fluid communication with the reactor vessels.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2007Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: FreeSlate, Inc.Inventors: Gary M. Diamond, Keith A. Hall, Thomas Harding McWaid, Vince Murphy, Michael Myslovaty, James A. W. Shoemaker, Robbie Singh Sidhu, Howard Turner, Eric Dias, Mikhail Spitkovsky
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Patent number: 7655191Abstract: In one embodiment, a parallel batch reactor generally includes a plurality of reactor vessels and a plurality of valves configured to allow flow into the reactor vessels when a gas is supplied to the reactor at a pressure higher than a pressure within the reactor vessels and restrict flow from the reactor vessels. A method includes inserting chemical components into the reactor vessels, supplying a first gas to the reactor vessels to pressurize the reactor vessels, stopping supply of the first gas, and supplying a second gas to the reactor at a lower pressure than a pressure within the reactor vessels. The second gas passes through the valves and into the reactor vessels when the pressure within the reactor vessels drops below the pressure of the second gas.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2007Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: Symyx Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Gary M. Diamond, Keith A. Hall, Thomas Harding McWaid, Vince Murphy, Michael Myslovaty, James A. W. Shoemaker, Robbie Singh Sidhu, Howard Turner, Eric Dias, Mikhail Spitkovsky
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Publication number: 20080286170Abstract: In one embodiment, a parallel batch reactor for effecting chemical reactions includes a vessel block comprising reactor vessels for receiving components of a reaction and a valve block removably attached to the vessel block. The valve block includes a first plurality of valves in fluid communication with an inlet port for supplying pressurized fluid to the reactor vessels and configured to fluidically isolate one or more of the reactor vessels from at least one of the other reactor vessels. The valve block further includes a second plurality of valves in fluid communication with the reactor vessels for injecting chemical components into the pressurized reactor vessels or sampling chemical components from the pressurized reactor vessels. The vessel block and valve block are configured to sustain an operating pressure of at least 15 psig.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2007Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: SYMYX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Gary M. Diamond, Keith A. Hall, Thomas Harding McWaid, Vince Murphy, Michael Myslovaty, James A. W. Shoemaker, Robbie Singh Sidhu, Howard Turner, Eric Dias, Mikhail Spitkovsky
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Publication number: 20080286171Abstract: In one embodiment, a parallel batch reactor for effecting chemical reactions includes a plurality of reactor vessels for receiving components of a reaction, an inlet port for receiving pressurized fluid, and a plurality of valves configured to transfer fluid from the inlet port to the reactor vessels and fluidically isolate one or more of the reactor vessels from at least one of the other reactor vessels. The reactor further includes a pressure monitoring system comprising an array of pressure sensors configured to sense pressure in the reactor vessels. Each of the pressure sensors is aligned with one of the plurality of reactor vessels and located external to the reactor vessels and fluid passageways in fluid communication with the reactor vessels.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2007Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: SYMYX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Gary M. Diamond, Keith A. Hall, Thomas Harding McWaid, Vince Murphy, Michael Myslovaty, James A. W. Shoemaker, Robbie Singh Sidhu, Howard Turner, Eric Dias, Mikhail Spitkovsky
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Publication number: 20080286174Abstract: In one embodiment, a parallel batch reactor generally includes a plurality of reactor vessels and a plurality of valves configured to allow flow into the reactor vessels when a gas is supplied to the reactor at a pressure higher than a pressure within the reactor vessels and restrict flow from the reactor vessels. A method includes inserting chemical components into the reactor vessels, supplying a first gas to the reactor vessels to pressurize the reactor vessels, stopping supply of the first gas, and supplying a second gas to the reactor at a lower pressure than a pressure within the reactor vessels. The second gas passes through the valves and into the reactor vessels when the pressure within the reactor vessels drops below the pressure of the second gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2007Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: SYMYX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Gary M. Diamond, Keith A. Hall, Thomas Harding McWaid, Vince Murphy, Michael Myslovaty, James A. W. Shoemaker, Robbie Singh Sidhu, Howard Turner, Eric Dias, Mikhail Spitkovsky
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Publication number: 20070272209Abstract: A sensor for sensing one or more properties of a vehicle fluid has a tuning fork resonator adapted to contact the fluid. The tuning fork resonator comprises two tines and is operable to oscillate so that the two tines move in opposite phase at a frequency of less than 1 MHz while contacting the fluid to generate a resonator response indicative of one or more properties of the fluid. In another aspect, a sensor includes a substrate and a flexural resonator on the substrate and adapted to contact the fluid. Circuitry for operation of the resonator is on the substrate. The resonator is adapted to receive an input signal and to oscillate while contacting the fluid to generate a resonator response indicative of one or more properties of the fluid. One suitable application for the invention is monitoring the condition of a vehicle engine oil.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2007Publication date: November 29, 2007Applicant: Visyx Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Leonid Matsiev, James Bennett, Daniel Pinkas, Mikhail Spitkovsky, Oleg Kolosov, Shenheng Guan, Mark Uhrich, G. Dales, John Varni, Blake Walker, Vladimir Gammer, Dave Padowitz, Eric Low
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Patent number: 7272525Abstract: Fluid monitoring methods, systems and apparatus are disclosed, including a portable subassembly that is in electrical communication with a sensor in contact with the fluid being monitred. Preferred embodiments for the sensor include one or more flexural resonator sensing elements. In preferred embodiments the sensor subassembly is ported to multiple fluidic systems to monitor the fluid properties in an effecient manner.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2005Date of Patent: September 18, 2007Assignee: Visyx Technologies, Inc.Inventors: James Bennett, G. Cameron Dales, John M. Feland, III, Oleg Kolosov, Eric Low, Leonid Matsiev, William C. Rust, Mikhail Spitkovsky, Mark Uhrich
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Patent number: 7254990Abstract: A sensor for sensing one or more properties of a vehicle fluid has a tuning fork resonator adapted to contact the fluid. The tuning fork resonator comprises two tines and is operable to oscillate so that the two tines move in opposite phase at a frequency of less than 1 MHz while contacting the fluid to generate a resonator response indicative of one or more properties of the fluid. In another aspect, a sensor includes a substrate and a flexural resonator on the substrate and adapted to contact the fluid. Circuitry for operation of the resonator is on the substrate. The resonator is adapted to receive an input signal and to oscillate while contacting the fluid to generate a resonator response indicative of one or more properties of the fluid. One suitable application for the invention is monitoring the condition of a vehicle engine oil.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2006Date of Patent: August 14, 2007Assignee: Visyx Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Leonid Matsiev, James Bennett, Daniel M. Pinkas, Mikhail Spitkovsky, Oleg Kolosov, Shenheng Guan, Mark Uhrich, G. Cameron Dales, John F. Varni, Blake Walker, Vladimir Gammer, Dave Padowitz, Eric Low
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Publication number: 20060218996Abstract: A sensor for sensing one or more properties of a vehicle fluid has a tuning fork resonator adapted to contact the fluid. The tuning fork resonator comprises two tines and is operable to oscillate so that the two tines move in opposite phase at a frequency of less than 1 MHz while contacting the fluid to generate a resonator response indicative of one or more properties of the fluid. In another aspect, a sensor includes a substrate and a flexural resonator on the substrate and adapted to contact the fluid. Circuitry for operation of the resonator is on the substrate. The resonator is adapted to receive an input signal and to oscillate while contacting the fluid to generate a resonator response indicative of one or more properties of the fluid. One suitable application for the invention is monitoring the condition of a vehicle engine oil.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2006Publication date: October 5, 2006Applicant: Symyx Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Leonid Matsiev, James Bennett, Daniel Pinkas, Mikhail Spitkovsky, Oleg Kolosov, Shenheng Guan, Mark Uhrich, G. Dales, John Varni, Blake Walker, Vladimir Gammer, Dave Padowitz, Eric Low
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Patent number: 7043969Abstract: A method for analyzing a fluid contained within a machine, comprising the steps of providing a machine including a passage for containing a fluid; placing a sensor including a mechanical resonator in the passage; operating the resonator to have a portion thereof translate through the fluid; and monitoring the response of the resonator to the fluid in the passage. A preferred sensor includes a tuning fork resonator.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2003Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: Symyx Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Leonid Matsiev, James Bennett, Daniel M. Pinkas, Mikhail Spitkovsky, Oleg Kolosov, Shenheng Guan, Mark Uhrich, G. Cameron Dales, John F. Varni, Blake Walker, Vladimir Gammer, Dave Padowitz, Eric Low
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Publication number: 20060031030Abstract: Fluid monitoring methods, systems and apparatus are disclosed. Preferred embodiments comprise one or more flexural resonator sensing elements. In preferred embodiments a sensor or a sensor subassembly is ported to multiple fluidic systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2005Publication date: February 9, 2006Applicant: Symyx Technologies, Inc.Inventors: James Bennett, G. Dales, John Feland, Oleg Kolosov, Eric Low, Leonid Matsiev, William Rust, Mikhail Spitkovsky, Mark Uhrich
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Publication number: 20050209796Abstract: A circuit for determining characteristics of a fluid under-test is provided. The circuit includes analog-to-digital processing circuitry for interfacing with a sensor and host electronics.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2005Publication date: September 22, 2005Applicant: Symyx Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Oleg Kolosov, Leonid Matsiev, Mikhail Spitkovsky, Vladimir Gammer
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Patent number: 6928877Abstract: A method and apparatus for measurement of mass of small sample sizes. The method and apparatus is particularly adapted for providing microbalance measurement of solid materials as part of a combinatorial research program. The method and apparatus contemplate monitoring the response of a resonator holding a sample and correlating the response with mass change in the samples.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2002Date of Patent: August 16, 2005Assignee: Symyx Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Eric D. Carlson, Oleg Kolosov, Leonid Matsiev, Laura T. Mazzola, Mikhail Spitkovsky, John Gallipeo
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Publication number: 20050166679Abstract: A method and apparatus for measurement of mass of small sample sizes. The method and apparatus is particularly adapted for providing microbalance measurement of solid materials as part of a combinatorial research program. The method and apparatus contemplate monitoring the response of a resonator holding a sample and correlating the response with mass change in the samples.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2005Publication date: August 4, 2005Inventors: Eric Carlson, Oleg Kolosov, Leonid Matsiev, Laura Mazzola, Mikhail Spitkovsky, John Gallipeo
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Publication number: 20050149276Abstract: A circuit chip is disclosed. The circuit chip includes analog-to-digital processing circuitry that is capable of interfacing with a sensor and host electronics. The analog-to-digital processing circuitry includes a frequency generator configured for providing stimulus to the sensor and signal detection circuitry that is configured for identifying amplitude data of a response signal. Further included is analog-to-digital conversion circuitry that is configured for converting the detected amplitude data into digital form. A memory that is capable of holding data characterizing the sensor is also provided. The digital form of the response signal is capable of being processed to generate fluid characteristics of fluids under-test.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2005Publication date: July 7, 2005Applicant: Symyx Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Oleg Kolosov, Leonid Matsiev, Mikhail Spitkovsky, Vladimir Gammer
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Publication number: 20040099050Abstract: A method for analyzing a fluid contained within a machine, comprising the steps of providing a machine including a passage for containing a fluid; placing a sensor including a mechanical resonator in the passage; operating the resonator to have a portion thereof translate through the fluid; and monitoring the response of the resonator to the fluid in the passage. A preferred sensor includes a tuning fork resonator.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2003Publication date: May 27, 2004Applicant: Symyx Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Leonid Matsiev, James Bennett, Daniel M. Pinkas, Mikhail Spitkovsky, Oleg Kolosov
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Publication number: 20030218467Abstract: A method and apparatus for measurement of mass of small sample sizes. The method and apparatus is particularly adapted for providing microbalance measurement of solid materials as part of a combinatorial research program. The method and apparatus contemplate monitoring the response of a resonator holding a sample and correlating the response with mass change in the samples.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2002Publication date: November 27, 2003Applicant: Symyx Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Eric D. Carlson, Oleg Kolosov, Leonid Matsiev, Laura T. Mazzola, Mikhail Spitkovsky, John Gallipeo
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Publication number: 20020014106Abstract: Gas chromatographs of the invention generally comprise four or more analysis channels. Specifically, four or more gas chromatography columns are configured for parallel analysis of four or more gaseous samples with detection being effected using a microdetector array comprising four or more microdetectors. In one embodiment, the four or more microdetectors 510 are microfabricated detectors, and are integrally formed with a substrate or with one or more microchip bodies mounted on a substrate. In a preferred embodiment, a microdetector array comprises four or more thermal conductivity detectors having one or more thin-film detection filaments. A preferred heated environment for highly parallel gas chromatographs is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2001Publication date: February 7, 2002Inventors: Ravi Srinivasan, Daniel Meron Pinkas, Shenheng Guan, Michael Myslovaty, Mikhail Spitkovsky, James R. Engstrom, H. Sam Bergh
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Patent number: 6083105Abstract: A roulette playing machine which is designed for an individual player with the use of a single circulating playing ball.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 1998Date of Patent: July 4, 2000Assignee: Paul RoninInventors: Paul Ronin, Mikhail Spitkovsky, Jozef Galanter, Ilya Ronin
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Patent number: 5424547Abstract: Curemeter and method in which UV exposure is monitored by a portable data collection module and data from the module is processed by a docking station which is located remotely from the site where the UV radiation is present. Temperature is also monitored at the data collection module, and the UV exposure data is compensated for variations in temperature. The data collection module includes shielding and filters to protect the UV detector from the harsh environment in which the UV readings are taken and to limit the radiation impinging upon the detector to the desired spectrum. Programmable thresholds for the detector signals protect against the collection of spurious data.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 1993Date of Patent: June 13, 1995Assignee: Optical Associates, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence R. Stark, Ramil R. Yaldaei, Pavel Y. Ronin, Mikhail Spitkovsky, Bernard S. Siegal, Dan D. Ghiocel