Patents by Inventor Newton Howard

Newton Howard 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).

  • Patent number: 8789053
    Abstract: A Grid application framework uses semantic languages to describe the tasks and resources used to complete them. A Grid application execution framework comprises a plurality of mobile agents operable to execute one or more tasks described in an intent based task specification language, Input/Output circuitry operable to receive input that describes a task in the task specification language, an analysis engine for generating a solution to the described task, and an intent knowledge base operable to store information contained within tasks of the plurality of mobile agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Inventor: Newton Howard
  • Publication number: 20130338526
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-invasive system with diagnostic and treatment capacities that use a unified code that is intrinsic to physiological brain function. In an embodiment of the present invention, an approach to the treatment of disorders that supplements existing diagnostic and treatment methods with robust quantitative data analysis are presented. This is achieved by a unification of cognitive and neural phenomena known as the Fundamental Code Unit (FCU), representing identifiable patterns of brain activity at the submolecular, molecular, and cellular levels (intra-brain communications), as well as their manifestations in thought and language (inter-brain communications).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Inventor: Newton Howard
  • Patent number: 8407281
    Abstract: Input devices such as satellites, field sensors, electronic pads, cellular phones, and/or radio transmitters communicate information representing queries, reports, and/or instructions to an intention determination system that is accessible by a user interface with a display. The intention determination system includes an input module for processing the information received from the input devices; a language converter for converting the information from a natural language format to a restructured form in a position-based format; a database system for storing the received information, the restructured information, and reference information; and a rule-based analyzer for periodically retrieving and processing the stored information. The analyzer sends an alert to the user interface to notify the user if execution of one the instructions creates a potential conflict with the other stored information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Inventor: Newton Howard
  • Patent number: 8380902
    Abstract: The system provides predictive error-checking and conflict resolution by comparing data contained in cognitive artifacts such as orders/instructions and reports against one another and against existing domain-specific databases, procedural and conceptual models, reasoning schemes, (in military domain specific applications, that would be terrain, weather, equipment, artillery, logistics, rules of engagement, field manuals, military doctrine, models of war games, etc) to determine their validity and effectiveness. Possible situations, states, or conditions arising from inferred actors' intent are recognized through expert systems analysis and trigger information exchanges. The system further advance Intention Awareness by enabling users to view information corresponding to the applicable environment obtained from external application systems across interoperability bridge. Through its graphical user interface the system allow users to graphically visualize and communicate their intent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Inventor: Newton Howard
  • Publication number: 20120064493
    Abstract: The model treats individual expression in terms of negative or positive reflection of the state of mind on the world, and captures the full range of moods and cognitive states by computationally modeling the notions of ‘mind axiology’ and ‘emotional state’.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: MAKE A MIND CORP.
    Inventors: Newton Howard, Mathieu Guidere
  • Publication number: 20110060377
    Abstract: Devices, methods and systems for affecting living tissues (brain, spinal stem) by neuronal querying, decoding responses, determining signaling patterns for direct delivery of a range of signals to the neural tissue in order to induce specific cell behaviors through intrusive and non-intrusive methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2010
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicant: MAKE A MIND CO., INC.
    Inventor: Newton Howard
  • Publication number: 20090254904
    Abstract: A Grid application framework uses semantic languages to describe the tasks and resources used to complete them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventor: Newton Howard
  • Publication number: 20080155147
    Abstract: The system provides predictive error-checking and conflict resolution by comparing data contained in cognitive artifacts such as orders/instructions and reports against one another and against existing domain-specific databases, procedural and conceptual models, reasoning schemes, (in military domain specific applications, that would be terrain, weather, equipment, artillery, logistics, rules of engagement, field manuals, military doctrine, models of war games, etc) to determine their validity and effectiveness. Possible situations, states, or conditions arising from inferred actors' intent are recognized through expert systems analysis and trigger information exchanges. The system further advance Intention Awareness by enabling users to view information corresponding to the applicable environment obtained from external application systems across interoperability bridge. Through its graphical user interface the system allow users to graphically visualize and communicate their intent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventor: Newton Howard
  • Patent number: 7177643
    Abstract: A wireless network is provided having a plurality of intermediate devices that can be dynamically added and removed from the wireless network. Each of the intermediate devices includes a transceiver operable to reproduce a signal and transmit the reproduced signal. At least one intermediate device in the plurality of intermediate devices is in motion while a part of the wireless network. A source device is operable to transmit a signal to at least one intermediate device and a destination device is operable to receive a reproduced signal from at least one of the intermediate devices without using a wireless tower. A routing path is transmitted from the source device along with the signal specifying the path that the signal is to travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Inventor: Newton Howard
  • Patent number: 7058355
    Abstract: The present invention provides a cost effective way to expand wireless networks by WSPs that also provides other benefits besides increased bandwidth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Inventor: Newton Howard
  • Publication number: 20040203335
    Abstract: The present invention provides a cost effective way to expand wireless networks by WSPs that also provides other benefits besides increased bandwidth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2002
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventor: Newton Howard
  • Publication number: 20040168505
    Abstract: An air conditioning system UV leak detection kit. In a described embodiment, an air conditioning system UV leak detection kit includes a hose having a connector at one end adapted to connect to the service port, and a valve at another end of the hose adapted to connect to a refrigerant can; a pressurized container containing UV dye, the valve being operably connectable to the container to dispense the UV dye from the container into the hose; a UV light source for illuminating the UV dye in the event that the UV dye escapes from the air conditioning system; and a light filtering device for enhancing viewing of the UV dye illuminated by the UV light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2003
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Inventor: Newton Howard Dudley
  • Publication number: 20040168463
    Abstract: An automotive air conditioning refrigerant charging apparatus. In a described embodiment, an automotive air conditioning refrigerant charging apparatus includes an R-134a system quick connect connector, a pressure gauge and a refrigerant can valve. The pressure gauge and the valve are simultaneously and permanently connected to the quick connect connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2003
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Inventor: Newton Howard Dudley
  • Publication number: 20040080706
    Abstract: The present invention provides eyewear for individuals with lazy eyes or dyslexia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2002
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Inventor: Newton Howard
  • Patent number: 6677285
    Abstract: An aerosol UV dye cleaner. In a described embodiment, an apparatus for cleaning UV dye from an air conditioning system includes a UV dye cleaner, a propellant and an aerosol can having the cleaner and the propellant pressurized therein. The apparatus is particularly useful in servicing automotive air conditioning systems in which access to system components is restricted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Assignee: Technical Chemical Company
    Inventor: Newton Howard Dudley
  • Patent number: 6655407
    Abstract: A refrigerant charging tool. In a described embodiment, a refrigerant charging tool has two separately formed handles pivotably attached to each other. One of the handles has a container piercing member mounted thereon. Interchangeable spacers are configured for attachment to the other handle, so that a selected one of differently shaped containers may be biased against the container piercing member when the handles are pivoted toward each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Technical Chemical Company
    Inventor: Newton Howard Dudley
  • Patent number: 6432903
    Abstract: An air conditioning system flush solvent and associated method of flushing air conditioning systems provides enhanced removal of moisture in air conditioning systems. In a described embodiment, an air conditioning system flush solvent consists essentially of a proportion of heptane less than or equal to approximately 70% and a proportion of isopropyl alcohol greater than or equal to approximately 29%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: Technical Chemical Company
    Inventor: Newton Howard Dudley
  • Patent number: 6431225
    Abstract: Methods and systems for dispensing a product from a container into a tire are provided. In a described embodiment, a method of dispensing a product into a tire inflation port includes the steps of attaching a flexible conduit to the inflation port and then operatively attaching the conduit to container of the product. A system for dispensing a product into an inflation port of a tire includes: a container having the product pressurized therein, and a valve selectively permitting and preventing flow of the product from the container; and a conduit assembly including a flexible conduit extending between a container connector and a port connector, the container connector being configured for connection to the container for flow of the product from the container into the conduit, and the port connector being configured for connection to the inflation port for flow of the product from the conduit into the tire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: Technical Chemical Company
    Inventor: Newton Howard Dudley
  • Publication number: 20020090939
    Abstract: A wireless network for transferring data signals throughout a geographical area without using cellular towers is described. The network transfers a signal from a source device to a destination device positioned remotely from the source device by passing the signal through a plurality of intermediate devices. The network includes a host of intermediate transceivers associated with the intermediate devices. These transceivers are individually operable for reproducing the signal and transmitting the reproduced signal through the intermediate devices until the reproduced signal reaches the destination device. A source transceiver associated with the source device is operable for transmitting the signal to at least one of the intermediate device. A destination transceiver is associated with the source device and is operable for receiving the reproduced signal from at least one intermediate device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2001
    Publication date: July 11, 2002
    Inventor: Newton Howard
  • Patent number: RE41263
    Abstract: A refrigerant charging tool. In a described embodiment, a refrigerant charging tool has two separately formed handles pivotably attached to each other. One of the handles has a container piercing member mounted thereon. Interchangeable spacers are configured for attachment to the other handle, so that a selected one of differently shaped containers may be biased against the container piercing member when the handles are pivoted toward each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Technical Chemical Company
    Inventor: Newton Howard Dudley