Patents by Inventor Paul A. Newman
Paul A. Newman 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: 8592617Abstract: The present application is generally directed to ruthenium or osmium containing complexes and their use as redox mediators in electrochemical biosensors.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2006Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Hugh Oliver Allen Hill, Christopher Paul Newman, Luet Lok Wong, Tai-Chu Lau
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Patent number: 8536349Abstract: A process of preparing cyclic ethers is described. The process involves the reaction of at least one organic compound such as a dioi or a polyol which it has at least one pair of hydroxyl groups separated by 4 or 5 carbon atoms, and which is capable of being converted into an ether linkage, with an organic carbonate in the presence of a base. The base is an alkoxy, a carbonate or a hydroxide base or is a mixture of such bases. At least one of the hydroxyl groups of the organic compound is not a tertiary hydroxyl group.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2008Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Givaudan S.A.Inventors: Hanamanthsa Shankarsa Bevinakatti, Christopher Paul Newman, Simon Ellwood, Pietro Tundo, Fabio Arico, Martin Schroeder
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Publication number: 20130220891Abstract: A system for removing hydrocarbons and other contaminants from sand and/or drill cuttings includes screening large debris from a first loading inlet hopper (101) to a screen covered receiving hopper (102) that may contain a chopper and chemical additive nozzles (105). A first inclined auger (104) receives the material from hopper (102) at its lower inlet port and conveys the material upwards dropping it into a hopper (106) and thence to a unit (107) either of which may include a crasher (106). Unit (107) includes an eductor (109) which feeds the screened and treated sand slurry to desanding units (112) such as hydro cyclones. The underflow from the desanders is sent to an auger tank's (114) first compartment (113) while the overflow is sent to its second compartment (115) where a flow distributing conduit (117) that disperses it over the surface of both compartments (113), (115). The auger tank (114) employs horizontal augers (116) that are arterial both the first and second compartments (113) and (114).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2011Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: M-I DRILLING FLUIDS CANADA, INC.Inventors: Paul Newman, Mazen Markabi
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Patent number: 8518236Abstract: A method for improving the precision of electrochemical measurements made using an electrochemical cell is provided. The method comprises preconditioning a working electrode of the cell by (i) baking the working electrode; and/or (ii) incubating the working electrode; and/or (iii) applying a preconditioning potential across the cell; and/or (iv) treating the working electrode with a UV laser.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2006Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Patricia Mary Elizabeth Roblin, Mark Hyland, Christopher Paul Newman
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Publication number: 20130203310Abstract: The present invention is a convertible emergency device that includes a waist pack that includes an interior portion with a first zipper is disposed on the front side of the interior portion, a pair of straps each that extend from the interior portion that wrap and secure the convertible emergency device around a user's waist and a pair of snaps that fasten the pair of straps around the user. The device also includes a backpack portion with a front that includes an inflatable life boat with two sides, a pair of oars disposed on the sides of the inflatable life boat and a second zipper disposed on the front portion of the backpack portion that is opened to access a second pull cord to inflate the inflatable life boat. There is also a pair of straps and snaps to attach the emergency device to a user's vest and inflatable boat.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2012Publication date: August 8, 2013Inventor: Paul Newman
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Publication number: 20130046292Abstract: A method of managing a system of minimally invasive surgery. The management method includes providing a practitioner with a minimally invasive surgery system including a controller. One or more use parameters is stored to memory associated with the controller. In addition, an electrosurgical probe having its own memory is provided to mate with the remaining elements of the system. Complementary use parameters are stored in the memory of the probe. The management method also includes communicating and comparing the use parameters of the controller with the complementary use parameters of the probe and managing the use of the electrosurgical probe according to the use parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2012Publication date: February 21, 2013Inventors: William Michael JANSSEN, James Paul NEWMAN, Ammon BALASTER, Jeffrey Michael BUSKE
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Publication number: 20120298559Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and a method for the extraction of hydrocarbons from drill cuttings in drilling mud. The system for extracting hydrocarbons from drill cuttings includes at least one extraction tank, a carbon dioxide tank fluidly connected to the at least one extraction tank, and at least one separation tank in fluid communication with the at least one extraction tank. The method for extracting hydrocarbons from drill cuttings consists of exposing the drill cuttings to liquid carbon dioxide, solubilizing hydrocarbons from the drill cuttings with the liquid carbon dioxide, heating the liquid carbon dioxide and the soluble hydrocarbons to convert liquid carbon dioxide to carbon dioxide vapor, separating the hydrocarbons from the carbon dioxide vapor, and collecting the separated hydrocarbons.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2010Publication date: November 29, 2012Inventors: Paul Newman, Mukesh Kapila, Zoran Markanovic
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Publication number: 20120175317Abstract: A system for separating hydrocarbons from a solid source, the system including a mixer configured to produce a slurry including the solid source and a liquid, and a first separator in fluid communication with the mixer, the first separator configured to separate hydrocarbons from the slurry. Additionally, a second separator include communication with the first separator, the second separator configured to receive the slurry from the first separator and separate additional hydrocarbons from the slurry, and a separation vessel including a hydrocarbon remover in fluid communication with the first and second separators, the separation vessel configured to receive the separated hydrocarbons and remove residual liquid from the hydrocarbons.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2012Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: M-I LLCInventors: Paul Newman, Christian Nilsen
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Patent number: 8158000Abstract: A system for separating hydrocarbons from a solid source, the system including a mixer configured to produce a slurry including the solid source and a liquid, and a first separator in fluid communication with the mixer, the first separator configured to separate hydrocarbons from the slurry. Additionally, a second separator include communication with the first separator, the second separator configured to receive the slurry from the first separator and separate additional hydrocarbons from the slurry, and a separation vessel including a hydrocarbon remover in fluid communication with the first and second separators, the separation vessel configured to receive the separated hydrocarbons and remove residual liquid from the hydrocarbons.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2008Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: M-I LLCInventors: Paul Newman, Christian Nilsen
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Patent number: 8066870Abstract: A system for separating hydrocarbons from a solid source including a primary separation tank including a first hydrocarbon removing device to remove hydrocarbons from a slurry of water and solids. Further, the system including a transfer device between the primary separation tank and a secondary separation tank, wherein the transfer device is configured to transfer solids from the slurry to the secondary separation tank. Further still, the system including a second hydrocarbon removal device, a fine particle separation device to remove remaining solids in the secondary separation tank, and a product collection tank to receive hydrocarbons removed from the primary and secondary separation tanks.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2010Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: M-I L.L.C.Inventors: Michael A. Freeman, Alex Stoian, Lewis J. Dutel, Cory C. Melancon, Richard Bingham, Paul Newman
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Publication number: 20110262950Abstract: The present invention relates to ruthenium and osmium complexes of Formula [M(A)w(B)xCy]m(Xz)n, per se and the use of ruthenium and osmium complexes of Formula I as redox mediators in electrochemical biosensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2008Publication date: October 27, 2011Applicant: F. Hoffmann-La Roche AGInventors: Christopher Paul Newman, Luet Lox Wong, Tai-Chu Lau, Hugh Allen Oliver Hill
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Publication number: 20110232909Abstract: A method of mixing drilling fluids, the method including injecting a drilling fluid into a high shear mixing unit and processing the drilling fluid with the high shear mixing unit. The processing includes forcing the drilling fluid through a first row of teeth of a first stage.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2009Publication date: September 29, 2011Applicants: M-I L.L.C., M-I DRILLING FLUIDS CANADA, INC.Inventors: Mukesh Kapila, Paul Newman, Katerina Newman, Perry Lomond
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Publication number: 20110063211Abstract: The present invention discloses a wireless remote device management system for wirelessly interfacing a plurality of remote devices (e.g., computers, servers, etc.) with one or more user workstations. Each remote device is coupled to a wireless transceiver. The user workstations may include a wireless user station coupled to a keyboard, a video monitor, and a cursor control device. Preferably the transceivers and wireless user stations use an 802.11 compatible network for communication. Additionally, a wireless access point may be utilized for centralized communications between the transceivers and user workstations. The present invention also enables the transceivers and wireless user workstations to communicate directly without the need for any additional hardware.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2010Publication date: March 17, 2011Inventors: David Hoerl, Izzy Leibovich, Paul Newman, Martin McGinnis
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Patent number: 7893284Abstract: The present invention provides a compound comprising a steroidal ring system and an optional group R1 selected from any one of —OH, a sulphamate group, a phosphonate group, a thiophosphonate group, a sulphonate group or a sulphonamide group; wherein the D ring of the steroidal ring system is substituted by a group R2 of the formula -L-R3, wherein L is an optional linker group and R3 is selected from groups which are or which comprise one of a nitrite group, an alcohol, an ester, an ether, an amine and an alkene, provided that when R3 is or comprises an alcohol, L is present; and wherein the A ring of the steroidal ring system is substituted at position 2 or 4 with a group R4, wherein R4 is a hydrocarbyl group.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2005Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Sterix LimitedInventors: Matthew Leese, Atul Purohit, Michael John Reed, Simon Paul Newman, Surinder Kuman Chander, Fabrice Jourdan, Barry Victor Lloyd Potter
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Patent number: 7853663Abstract: The present invention discloses a wireless remote device management system for wirelessly interfacing a plurality of remote devices (e.g., computers, servers, etc.) with one or more user workstations. Each remote device is coupled to a wireless transceiver. The user workstations may include a wireless user station coupled to a keyboard, a video monitor, and a cursor control device. Preferably the transceivers and wireless user stations use an 802.11 compatible network for communication. Additionally, a wireless access point may be utilized for centralized communications between the transceivers and user workstations. The present invention also enables the transceivers and wireless user workstations to communicate directly without the need for any additional hardware.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2005Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: RIIP, Inc.Inventors: David Hoerl, Izzy Leibovich, Paul Newman, Martin McGinnis
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Publication number: 20100274030Abstract: A process of preparing cyclic ethers is described. The process involves the reaction of at least one organic compound such as a dioi or a polyol which it has at least one pair of hydroxyl groups separated by 4 or 5 carbon atoms, and which is capable of being converted into an ether linkage, with an organic carbonate in the presence of a base. The base is an alkoxy, a carbonate or a hydroxide base or is a mixture of such bases. At least one of the hydroxyl groups of the organic compound is not a tertiary hydroxyl group.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2008Publication date: October 28, 2010Inventors: Hanamanthsa Shankarsa Bevinakatti, Christopher Paul Newman, Simon Ellwood, Pietro Tundo, Fabio Arico, Martin Schroeder
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Publication number: 20100140145Abstract: A system for separating hydrocarbons from a solid source including a primary separation tank including a first hydrocarbon removing device to remove hydrocarbons from a slurry of water and solids. Further, the system including a transfer device between the primary separation tank and a secondary separation tank, wherein the transfer device is configured to transfer solids from the slurry to the secondary separation tank. Further still, the system including a second hydrocarbon removal device, a fine particle separation device to remove remaining solids in the secondary separation tank, and a product collection tank to receive hydrocarbons removed from the primary and secondary separation tanks.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2010Publication date: June 10, 2010Applicant: M-I LLCInventors: Michael A. Freeman, Alex Stoian, Lewis J. Dutel, Cory C. Melancon, Richard Bingham, Paul Newman
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Publication number: 20100140108Abstract: A method for improving the precision of electrochemical measurements made using an electrochemical cell is provided. The method comprises preconditioning a working electrode of the cell by (i) baking the working electrode; and/or (ii) incubating the working electrode; and/or (iii) applying a preconditioning potential across the cell; and/or (iv) treating the working electrode with a UV laser.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2006Publication date: June 10, 2010Inventors: Patricia Mary Elizabeth Roblin, Mark Hyland, Christopher Paul Newman
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Publication number: 20100144652Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising (a) a glycolytic inhibitor (b) a compound comprising a ring system substituted with at least one of a suiphamate group and an alkoxy group; wherein (a) and (b) are different.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2008Publication date: June 10, 2010Applicant: Sterix LimitedInventors: Sarah Louise Claire Tagg, Paul Alexander Foster, Simon Paul Newman, John Michael Reed, Atul Purohit, Barry Victor Lloyd Potter
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Publication number: 20100114095Abstract: An electrosurgical probe including a probe body which defines a longitudinal probe axis. The electrosurgical probe also includes a first and second conductive electrode, each disposed along the probe axis. The surface area of the first conductive electrode is greater of the surface area of the second conductive electrode. The ratio of the surface area of the first conductive electrode to the surface area of the second conductive electrode may be adjustable. Another aspect of the present invention is an electrosurgical probe having a probe body which defines a single longitudinal probe axis. The electrosurgical probe of this aspect of the invention further includes more than two electrodes operatively disposed at separate and distinct positions along the axis of the probe body. The electrodes may be selectively connected to one of or a combination of a stimulation energy source, an ablation energy source or a ground for either energy source.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2009Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: BIOFORM MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: William Michael Janssen, James Paul Newman, Jeffrey Michael Buske