Patents by Inventor Patrick David

Patrick David 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).

  • FILTER ASSEMBLY FOR AIR MAINTENANCE TIRE
    Publication number: 20150059952
    Abstract: A tire assembly is disclosed, wherein the tire has a tread portion and a pair of sidewalls extending radially inward from the tread portion to join with a respective bead; a supporting carcass for the tread portion and sidewalls; and a pump passageway positioned within a bending region of the tire. The pump passageway is operative to open and close as the tire rotates. The tire assembly further includes a valve assembly in fluid communication with the pump passageway. The tire further includes a pocket formed in the tire, and a filter assembly is mounted in the pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: Robert Leon Benedict, Samuel Patrick Landers, Cheng-Hsiung Lin, Dinesh Chandra, Carolin Anna Welter, Thulasiram Gobinath, Robin Lamgaday, Patrick David Marks, Brian Richard Morris, Robert Allen Losey
  • Synthesis of PD particles by alcohols-assisted photoreduction for use in supported catalysts
    Patent number: 8962512
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a novel synthesis method for palladium nanoparticles and palladium nanoparticles made using the method. The nanoparticles resulting from the method are highly reactive and, when deposited on a support, are highly suitable for use as catalytic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignees: STC.UNM, Sandia Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick David Burton, Timothy J Boyle, Abhaya Datye
  • Method and device for assembling a motor-fan unit and a radiator for a motor vehicle engine and motor-fan unit and radiator assembly obtained
    Patent number: 8960619
    Abstract: A device assembling a motor-fan with a motor vehicle engine radiator, including: a first support frame supporting the motor-fan and a second support frame supporting the radiator, at least one of the support frames including at least one peripheral sealing baffle to overlap a peripheral edge of the other support frame; at least four fixing points fixing the motor-fan to the radiator by engaging together simultaneously, including two upper fixing points each including at least one pin and a U-shaped lug to hold the upper part of the motor-fan with relatively little play in relation to the radiator, and two lower fixing points each including at least one pin and a lug with an L-shaped housing to hold the lower part of the motor-fan slightly away from the radiator and at an end of travel bring the lower part of the motor-fan close to the radiator with relatively little play.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Renault s.a.s.
    Inventors: Dominique Lecroq, Patrick David
  • Cordierite aluminum magnesium titanate compositions and ceramic articles comprising same
    Patent number: 8956436
    Abstract: Disclosed are ceramic bodies comprised of composite cordierite aluminum magnesium titanate ceramic compositions and methods for the manufacture of same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Corning Incorporated
    Inventors: Adriane Marie Divens-Dutcher, Patrick David Tepesch, Elizabeth Marie Vileno
  • Method and Apparatus for Navigating Longitudinal Bores
    Publication number: 20150041165
    Abstract: An apparatus for accessing longitudinal bores which includes: a length of resilient tube configured to be extendible along at least a portion of its length; wherein one end of the resilient tube includes a utility head thereon; and wherein the other end of the tube is configured to directly or indirectly connect to, and receive a force from, a physical energy source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2012
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventors: Campbell Alan Booth, Gary Alan Gibson, Patrick David Maguire
  • ATTACHMENTS, BRACKETS, AND SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES
    Publication number: 20150041509
    Abstract: Support assemblies for attaching to an existing device, such as a bicycle frame, are provided. Support assemblies are suited for carrying loads and providing additional storage and transport capacity. Assemblies of the present invention contemplate a primary support member for carrying or receiving articles, and additional or secondary members for supporting the primary support and communicating with the existing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventor: Patrick David Maguire
  • Charged particle detector system comprising a conversion electrode
    Patent number: 8952328
    Abstract: The invention relates to a charged particle detector system comprising a conversion plate (110) to convert incoming radiation to secondary electrons. These secondary electrons are then detected by a secondary electron detector (120), thereby providing information of the incoming radiation. Often this information is limited to, in first approximation, the flux of incoming radiation. In the case of, for example, backscattered electrons this is the current of the incoming backscattered electrons. The invention proposes to form the conversion plate as, for example, an energy dependent detector, for example a photodiode to detect electrons, so that the detector system simultaneously provides information of, for example, current (S1) and mean energy (S2) of the incoming radiation. The detector system is especially suited for use in a SEM or a DualBeam apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: FEI Company
    Inventors: Albertus Aemillius Seyno Sluijterman, Eric Gerardus Theodoor Bosch, Patrick David Vogelsang, Johannes Adrianus Carolus Cooijmans
  • CENTRALIZED CONFIGURATION OF A DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING CLUSTER
    Publication number: 20150039735
    Abstract: Systems and methods for centralized configuration of a distributed computing cluster are disclosed. One embodiment of the disclosed technology provides a user environment that facilitates a selection of a service to be run on hosts in the distributed computing cluster and configuration of the service or hosts in the distributed computer cluster. The disclosed technology can further configure each of the hosts in the distributed computing cluster to run the service based on a set of configuration settings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: Philip Zeyliger, Philip Lee Langdale, Patrick David Hunt
  • Method and Apparatus for Automating Network Data Analysis of User's Activities
    Publication number: 20150007037
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a non-transitory processor-readable medium stores code representing instructions for execution by a computer processor. The instructions cause the processor to produce a list of subjects by identifying a plurality of subjects based on information associated with an analyst-selected topic. The list of subjects is expanded to include subjects that have a relationship with at least one subject from the first list of subjects. Subjects are removed from the list based on either a filter or a scoring threshold. The expanding and removing subjects is iterated until the list of subjects is substantially stable to produce a final list of subjects. A graphical network is defined based on the final list of subjects and a signal is sent representing the graphical network (e.g., to a computer monitor for display).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Patrick David Butler, Tony Brett Marshall, Mark F. Jacobson
  • APPARATUS FOR PHOTOTHERAPY OF THE EYE
    Publication number: 20140379054
    Abstract: A device and method for applying light to the cornea of the eye as, for example, to promote crosslinking of collagen in the cornea for vision correction. The device may include a structure having form and size similar to a conventional contact lens. The structure may include an optically dispersive element such as a mass of an optically dispersive material that may be contained in a cavity of a reflective element. Light applied to the dispersive mass as, for example, by an optical fiber connected to the structure is dispersed in the structure and passes into the cornea. The patient may blink or close the eye during the procedure, which increases patient comfort and aids in maintaining hydration of the cornea.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: TECLens, LLC
    Inventors: Frank George Cooper, Patrick David Lopath, David E. Acker, David L. Gershaw
  • FORMED CERAMIC SUBSTRATE COMPOSITION FOR CATALYST INTEGRATION
    Publication number: 20140357473
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are formed ceramic substrates comprising an oxide ceramic material, wherein the formed ceramic substrate comprises a low elemental alkali metal content, such as less than about 1000 ppm. Also disclosed are composite bodies comprising at least one catalyst and a formed ceramic substrate comprising an oxide ceramic material, wherein the composite body has a low elemental alkali metal content, such as less than about 1000 ppm, and methods for preparing the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Christian Bischof, Cameron Wayne Tanner, Patrick David Tepesch, Elizabeth Marie Vileno
  • FORMED CERAMIC SUBSTRATE COMPOSITION FOR CATALYST INTEGRATION
    Publication number: 20140357476
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are formed ceramic substrates comprising an oxide ceramic material, wherein the formed ceramic substrate comprises a low elemental alkali metal content, such as less than about 1000 ppm. Also disclosed are composite bodies comprising at least one catalyst and a formed ceramic substrate comprising an oxide ceramic material, wherein the composite body has a low elemental alkali metal content, such as less than about 1000 ppm, and methods for preparing the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Christian Bischof, Thorsten Rolf Boger, Gregory Albert Merkel, Zhen Song, Cameron Wayne Tanner, Patrick David Tepesch, Elizabeth Marie Vileno
  • Attachments, brackets, and support assemblies
    Patent number: 8870138
    Abstract: An attachment device which includes: a length of material which is fixed to a body portion of the attachment device at one end thereof via a loop, the other end of the length of material being capable, in use, of being passed around a frame or part thereof to which the bracket is to be attached; a gripping mechanism capable of receiving the free end of the length of material and holding the length of material received therein, in a set position, until the gripping mechanism is released; and wherein the looping of the length of material to the body portion positions the length of material between the body portion and the frame or part thereof to which the attachment device is attached in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Thule IP AB
    Inventor: Patrick David Maguire
  • BARRIER FOR A DOWNHOLE TOOL
    Publication number: 20140262206
    Abstract: A barrier assembly for use with a downhole pump includes a first tubular adapter; a second tubular adapter; a braided sleeve disposed between the first tubular adapter and the second tubular adapter, wherein the sleeve is configured to block passage of a particulate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick David FERGUSON, Mark Gerald MILLER, John Edward STACHOWIAK, JR.
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUBSTITUTION SCHEME FOR ANONYMIZING PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION
    Publication number: 20140280261
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a system includes a software program capable of performing an aliasing function on the personally identifiable information (“PII”) of a subject. The software can associate the alias with the PII, and output the alias rather than the PII.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: PathAR, LLC
    Inventors: Patrick David Butler, Tony Brett Marshall, Mark F. Jacobson
  • FAST FIRING METHOD FOR CERAMICS
    Publication number: 20140252695
    Abstract: A method for firing a green honeycomb ceramic body in a kiln may include heating the green honeycomb ceramic body in four stages. The first stage may include heating the green honeycomb ceramic body from room temperature to a first temperature that at a first heating rate that is greater than or equal to about 75° C./hr. The second stage may include heating the green honeycomb ceramic body from the first temperature to a second temperature at a second heating rate that is less than or equal to the first heating rate. The third stage may include heating the green honeycomb ceramic body from the second temperature to a hold temperature at a third heating rate that is less than or equal to the first heating rate. The fourth stage may include holding the green honeycomb ceramic body at the hold temperature to remove residual carbon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: CORNING INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Douglas Munroe Beall, David Jack Bronfenbrenner, Margaret Kathleen Faber, Sriram Rangarajan Iyer, Patrick David Tepesch, Douglas Richard Wing
  • CERAMIC BODY FORMING BATCH MATERIALS COMPRISING SILICA METHODS USING THE SAME AND CERAMIC BODIES MADE THEREFROM
    Publication number: 20140249020
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to ceramic-body-forming batch materials comprising at least one pore former and inorganic batch components comprising at least one silica source having a specified particle size distribution, methods of making ceramic bodies using the same, and ceramic bodies made in accordance with said methods. The disclosure additionally relates to methods for reducing pore size variability in ceramic bodies and/or reducing process variability in making ceramic bodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: CORNING INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Daniel Edward McCauley, Anthony Nicholas Rodbourn, Patrick David Tepesch, Christopher John Warren
  • Cellular ceramic articles with coated channels and methods for making the same
    Patent number: 8778045
    Abstract: Cellular ceramic articles are manufactured from a green cellular ceramic body that includes a binder material and a plurality of channels. At least one of the channels is coated with a slurry that includes a green coating composition and a solvent to form a coating layer. The binder material is insoluble in the solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Corning Incorporated
    Inventors: Thorsten Rolf Boger, Willard Ashton Cutler, Kenneth Joseph Drury, Todd Parrish St Clair, Patrick David Tepesch, John Forrest Wight, Jr.
  • Rolling container
    Patent number: D708849
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventors: Timothy Kent Armstrong, Gary Alan Gibson, Patrick David Maguire, Michael Noer
  • Sprinkler control rod cover
    Patent number: D715407
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Inventor: Patrick David Wallace