Patents by Inventor P. Howard

P. 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).

  • Publication number: 20120305807
    Abstract: A calibration assembly has a base and mounting elements to mount the base to a laser. The base has a front, middle and rear portions that are used to align the calibration assembly to the laser to cleave optical fibers with the laser. The front portion has a channel to receive the optical fibers, the middle portion has openings to confirm alignment of the laser; and the rear portion has a rear opening used to adjust the pitch and roll of the laser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Inventors: Dirk E. Schoellner, Darrell R. Childers, Arnold Deal, III, Joseph P. Howard
  • Patent number: 8104973
    Abstract: An adapter for holding two multi-fiber ferrules in positions to mate with one another includes a main body, a opening extending through the main body configured to receive and optically and mechanically mate the two multi-fiber ferrules. Engagement members, which preferably rotate about an axis transverse to the opening, is disposed adjacent the opening on each side of the adapter to engage and hold the multi-fiber ferrules in the adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: US Conec, Ltd.
    Inventors: Joseph P Howard, Darrell P Childers, Russell J. Granger, Myron W Yount
  • Patent number: 7840663
    Abstract: A peer-to-peer network is monitored for suspicious activity based on patterns of activity. When a particular pattern of suspicious activity is detected, an action associated with the particular pattern is taken. The activity monitored may include network traffic among peers and data sharing on a peer in the network. The action may be to log information about the suspicious activity and/or to send an alert about the suspicious activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: McAfee, Inc.
    Inventors: Alex J. Hinchliffe, Andrew Kemp, Bobby Rai, Fraser P. Howard
  • Publication number: 20100215319
    Abstract: A multi-fiber ferrule has openings for optical fibers, an integral fiber optic guide pin and an opening to receive a fiber optic guide pin. A plate is provided to align the optical fibers with the front face of the multi-fiber ferrule. A method for aligning the optical fibers with the front face of the multi-fiber ferrule is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2009
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventors: Darrell R. Childers, Joseph P. Howard, Joseph L. Kaminski, Dirk E. Schoellner, Russell J. Granger, DJ Hastings
  • Publication number: 20100202735
    Abstract: A clip holds a plurality of optical fibers in an array to be inserted into a fiber optic ferrule. The clip has a base member and a lid to hold the optical fibers therebetween. A stacker block assists in making the array by aligning them in a single plane. The optical fibers are then held in alignment for stripping, cleaving and inserting into the fiber optic ferrule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Inventors: Darrell R. Childers, Joseph P. Howard, Myron Yount
  • Patent number: 7765133
    Abstract: A system for facilitating the processing and settlement of a securities trade is provided. The system includes a computer which receives trade execution information indicative of an executed trade by a first trading party and trade allocation information indicative of an executed trade by a second trading party. The system also includes a database of trading party profiles accessible by the computer, the trading party profiles being indicative of acceptable trade parameters for each trading party. Executing on the computer is a matching program for comparing the trade execution information with the trade allocation information and for determining that a match exists if the trade execution information and the trade allocation information correlate within the acceptable trade parameters supplied in the trading party profiles for the first trading party and the second trading party.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Omgeo LLC
    Inventors: P. Howard Edelstein, Christopher J. Walsh, Christopher G. Smith, Gary S. Foster, Peter J. Tierney
  • Publication number: 20100135618
    Abstract: A unitary fiber optic ferrule reflects light off an interior lens and through the fiber optic ferrule. Optical fibers can be easily secured in the unitary fiber optic ferrule. An adapter to secure the unitary fiber optic ferrule to a optical component assembly is also presented. The adapter provides a sealing function for the lenses and to provide routing for optical fibers from other assemblies of unitary fiber optic ferrules and adapters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventors: Joseph P. Howard, Darrell R. Childers, Russell J. Granger
  • Publication number: 20100111858
    Abstract: The present invention provides conjugates useful for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases associated with the over-expression of COX-2. The conjugates comprise a selective COX-2 targeting carrier, a metal coordinating moiety, and a linker chemically linking the metal coordinating moiety to the carrier. The metals coordinated by the metal coordinating moiety are selected from paramagnetic or radioisotopes. The invention also includes kits comprising a conjugate and a radioisotope solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Carol P. Howard, Dennis A. Moore
  • Publication number: 20080279768
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to metal chelating conjugates for use as metallopharmaceutical diagnostics or therapeutic agents. Specifically, conjugates of the present invention include a carrier, a metal coordinating moiety, and a urea linkage chemically linking the metal coordinating moiety to the carrier. The carrier is generally utilized for targeting the conjugate to a biological tissue or organ.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2006
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventors: Dennis A. Moore, Carol P. Howard
  • Publication number: 20080193086
    Abstract: An adapter for holding two multi-fiber ferrules in positions to mate with one another includes a main body, a opening extending through the main body configured to receive and optically and mechanically mate the two multi-fiber ferrules. Engagement members, which preferably rotate about an axis transverse to the opening, is disposed adjacent the opening on each side of the adapter to engage and hold the multi-fiber ferrules in the adapter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2007
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: US CONEC LTD
    Inventors: Joseph P. Howard, Darrell R. Childers, Russell J. Granger, Myron W. Yount
  • Patent number: 7296935
    Abstract: An adapter for holding a multi-fiber ferrule in position to mate with a fiber optic connector includes an adapter body having a first side and a second side, with a first opening disposed in the first side that is configured to receive the multi-fiber ferrule. A second opening is disposed in the second side of the adapter end is configured to receive a fiber optic connector. An engagement member, which preferably rotates about an axis transverse to the opening, is disposed adjacent the first opening to engage and hold the multi-fiber ferrule in the adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: US Conec, Ltd.
    Inventors: Darrell R Childers, Russell J. Granger, Joseph P Howard, Myron W Yount
  • Publication number: 20070091314
    Abstract: A method of testing a coating on a reflector having a first focal point includes placing a mirror at the first focal point of the reflector and angled to orient with an area on the coating. Electromagnetic (EM) radiation is directed to the mirror which then directs the EM radiation on the area. The EM radiation which is reflected from the coating is collected onto a sensor disposed at a second focal point. The intensity of the EM radiation collected on the sensor is detected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2005
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Inventors: Anurag Gupta, Kuohua Wu, P. Howard, Scott Lerner, John Hellgeth, Terry Piper
  • Publication number: 20070085982
    Abstract: An integrator device is provided in the present disclosure. The integrator device may be used in a display system. According to one exemplary embodiment, the integrator device includes at least one metallic substrate. An anti-reflective layer is formed on the substrate. In addition, a band-reject layer formed is on said anti-reflective layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2005
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Inventors: Kuohua Wu, P. Howard, Kevin Hulick, Michael Long
  • Publication number: 20070052695
    Abstract: A system for displaying an image using a first sub-frame and a second sub-frame is provided. The system comprises an image shifter configured to cause the first sub-frame to be displayed at a first position on a display surface and the second sub-frame to be displayed at a second position on the display surface, a sensor configured to detect a movement of the image shifter, and a controller configured to receive movement information associated with the movement of the image shifter from the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2005
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Inventors: Ted Barnes, Donald Fasen, Matthew Beasley, Arnold Larson, P. Howard, Stan Leigh
  • Publication number: 20070047059
    Abstract: A projection assembly includes an illumination system and at least one light modulator panel in optical communication with the illumination system. An illumination path is defined between the illumination system and the light modulator panel. Further, the illumination system is configured to spatially shift at least a portion of the illumination path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2005
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Inventors: P. Howard, Anurag Gupta, Scott Lerner
  • Publication number: 20070024548
    Abstract: A modulator is controlled in accordance with each sub-frame of a frame of image data. An aiming mechanism is physically adjusted to differently aim each sub-frame. Acoustical noise in physically adjusting the aiming mechanism is reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2005
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Inventors: Stan Leigh, Arnold Larson, P. Howard, Ted Barnes
  • Publication number: 20070024944
    Abstract: A modulator for a projection system includes a surface having a number of pixels defined thereon corresponding to pixels of the projection system. The pixel areas have shapes that counter a distortion of a lens of the projection system, such that distortion effects of the lens are reduced, and/or the side profile of the surface matches a field curvature of the lens of the projection system, such that field curvature effects of the lens are reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2005
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Inventors: Anurag Gupta, Scott Lerner, P. Howard
  • Publication number: 20060256562
    Abstract: A light integrating system includes at least one total internal reflection (TIR) prism and a light integrating device disposed to collect and homogenize light exiting from the TIR prism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Long, P. Howard, Anurag Gupta
  • Publication number: 20060227561
    Abstract: A light source module includes a lamp assembly having an integrated reflector and heat sink, the lamp assembly having a pressurized gas contained therein, an anode sealingly coupled to the integrated reflector and heat sink, and a cathode sealingly coupled to the integrated reflector and heat sink; and a projector protection system including at least one first projection feature for suspending current flow from the cathode to the anode when at least one first threshold is exceeded and at least one second projector protection feature for stopping the current flow when at least one second threshold is exceeded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Inventors: Winthrop Childers, William Wagner, John Koegler, P. Howard, Timothy Myers
  • Publication number: 20060220508
    Abstract: A lamp assembly includes a reflector body having an integral crimping portion that extends inwardly over a channel formed in the reflector body, a seal feature arranged within the channel, a cathode assembly having an edge feature extending into the channel, and a resilient member held in a state of compression between the crimping portion and a first surface of the edge feature such that an opposing second surface of the edge member is held against the sealing feature thereby creating a hermetic seal between the cathode assembly and the reflector body wherein the crimping portion is configured to remain in contact with the resilient member if the hermetic seal becomes non-hermetic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Publication date: October 5, 2006
    Inventors: John Koegler, P. Howard