Patents by Inventor Paul But

Paul But 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).

  • Apparatus for Providing a Temporary Degradable Barrier in a Flow Pathway
    Publication number: 20090078408
    Abstract: A flow conduit may have at least one orifice is in the vicinity of a flow source. The source is at least partially covered (and flow blocked by) an optional temporary coating or barrier. The flow pathway between the orifice and the source is temporarily blocked with a degradable material or barrier. The material disintegrates (e.g. under the influence of time or temperature) to optionally produce a product that removes the temporary coating in the area adjacent the barrier. The method is useful in one non-limiting context of recovering hydrocarbons where the flow conduit is the casing or liner of the well and the flow source is a subterranean reservoir where the temporary coating is a filter cake.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Bennett M. Richard, Paul McElfresh, Chad Williams
  • WORK BENCH AND WORK BENCH ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20090079310
    Abstract: A work bench module, (A, B, C, D) comprises a planar work surface (11), a storage (7, 9) space being defined in the module (A, B, C, D) below the work surface, equipment mounting means (15) being provided on which a piece of equipment (13, 19, 20) can be mounted in use, the equipment mounting means being itself mounted on the module (A, B, C, D) so as to be moveable from a retracted position in which the piece of equipment is stored in the storage cavity to an operative position in which the piece of equipment can be accessed from the exterior of the module (A, B, C, D). A work bench assembly comprising a plurality of work bench modules is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2006
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventor: Paul Andrew Sparrow
  • Assays
    Publication number: 20090081714
    Abstract: Methods and assays for monitoring the cardiac health of a subject are provided. The method involves the detection of a urotensin surrogate in a sample leading to a more accurate and reliable diagnosis of early or late stages of decompensated heart failure, heart failure, risk of a heart failur in a subject than the measurement of the cyclic peptide of urotensin alone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2006
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: Inverness Medical Switzerland GMBH
    Inventors: Leong Ng, Sarah Johnson, Steve Eida, Paul Sheard
  • PRODUCTION OF AMINO ACIDS FROM SUCROSE IN CORYNEBACTERIUM GLUTAMICUM
    Publication number: 20090081740
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for increased production of amino acids from C. glutamicum using sucrose as a carbon source are described. In one aspect, increased production of L-lysine from C. glutamicum is accomplished by using a strain having a mutation in the ptsF gene encoding fructose-PTS enzyme that attenuates or blocks fructose import into the cell when such strain is grown on media containing sucrose as a carbon source and production is increased by providing glucose isomerase in the fermentation media. The glucose isomerase may be exogenously added or expressed in the strain and exported into the media. In certain embodiments the media also contain an invertase. In another aspect increased production of L-lysine is accomplished by making a C. glutamicum strain having the ptsF mutation and a second mutation in a fructose exporter function. The dual mutation retains imported fructose in the cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventors: Thomas P. Binder, Paul D. Hanke
  • Process for chemical reactions involving cyanohydrins
    Publication number: 20090082587
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for minimizing the decomposition of cyanohydrins in exothermic chemical reactions involving cyanohydrins. The method comprises providing a reaction medium and reactants to a tubular reactor having internal mixing means, mixing the reaction medium and reactants to form a homogenous reaction mixture, removing heat from the reaction process and reacting the reactants to produce a mixed product having a bulk temperature. The method may further comprise cooling the reaction medium to a temperature from 1-10° C. cooler than the bulk temperature of the mixed product prior to providing the reaction medium to the tubular reactor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventors: Paul Benjamin Schladenhauffen, Michael Stanley DeCourcy, I-Hwa Midey Chang-Mateu, Robert Wilczynski, Donald Zolotorofe
  • SPIROKETALS
    Publication number: 20090082428
    Abstract: The present invention relates to spiroketal compounds that are useful in methods of treating or preventing protozoal infections, parasitic infections, bacterial infections, cell proliferative disorders and anti inflammatory disorders. The spiroketal compounds are also useful as immunosuppressive agents, and also in methods of controlling pests.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: ECOBIOTICS LTD
    Inventors: Paul Warren Reddell, Victoria Anne Gordon
  • SCANNING DEVICE FOR SCANNING A SURFACE HAVING CODED DATA DISPOSED THEREON
    Publication number: 20090079710
    Abstract: Provided is a scanning device for scanning a surface having coded data disposed thereon which is substantially invisible to the average unaided human eye. The device is configured to determine at least two dimensions of a rotational orientation of the sensing device relative to the surface, the coded data being indicative of at least two dimensions of the rotational orientation of the sensing device. The device includes an orientation sensor configured to generate, when positioned or moved relative to the surface, using at least some of the coded data, orientation data indicative of the at least two dimensions of the orientation of the sensing device relative to the surface, a transmitter for transmitting the orientation data to a computer system, and a pressure sensor to facilitate activation of the orientation sensor when a nib of the pen-shaped device is pressed against said surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventors: Paul Lapstun, Kia Silverbrook
  • MAXIMIZING APPLICATION AVAILABILITY DURING AUTOMATED ENTERPRISE DEPLOYMENTS
    Publication number: 20090083405
    Abstract: A method of deploying enterprise applications or updates to data processing systems in a complex data processing environment. The enterprise applications or updates are phase deployed to the target data processing systems. Phased deployment includes the steps of preparing one affected node, quiescing all affected servers in the node, stopping all affected servers in the node, synchronizing the node, delivering the applications or updates, starting all affected servers, reactivating all affected servers, restoring the affected node, and repeating these steps for each affected node one at a time until all targeted data processing systems have been affected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Rohith Kottamangalam Ashok, Charles James Redlin, Barry Charles Searle, Christopher Paul Vignola, Leigh Allen Williamson
  • DOUBLE ENDED PYRAMID ADAPTER
    Publication number: 20090082869
    Abstract: A prosthetic coupling providing height and rotation adjustability. Exemplary embodiments include a Double Ended Pyramid Adapter (DEPR) allowing a prosthesis to be height adjusted and rotated using a single adapter. An exemplary DEPR also has an anti-rotation locking feature that selectively inhibits rotation of the components with respect to one another, and can selectively be unlocked to allow rotation when desired. An exemplary DEPR adapter allows for height and rotation adjustment, and may be utilized with transfemoral patients for height adjustments between the distal end of the socket and the prosthetic knee.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventors: Tracy C. Slemker, Christos Lemonis, Lucinda Busch, Paul L. Galloway, Steven Steinbarger
  • Well Treatment Fluids Containing Nanoparticles and Methods of Using Same
    Publication number: 20090082230
    Abstract: An aqueous-based well treatment fluid containing an additive having a median particle size less than 1 micron is suitable for use in a wide variety of well treatment applications including use as a drill-in fluid, thermal insulating fluid, spacer or fluid loss control additive. The fluid may consist of a high density brine. The additive is capable of viscosifying the water or brine. Viscosification of the water or brine may occur in the substantial absence of a polymeric viscosifying agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2007
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventors: Paul H. Javora, Qi Qu
  • BREAD SLICER
    Publication number: 20090078099
    Abstract: A bread slicer is provided, which includes a receiving area for receiving a loaf of bread; a return area for delivering sliced bread; and a path along which the bread moves from the receiving area to the return area. The path includes a substantially downwardly inclined surface extending from the rear of the receiving area to the return area. The slicer has a slicing element for slicing the bread as it passes from the receiving area to the return area; and a guard for preventing access to the slicing element from the receiving area. The guard is fixed relative to a guide mechanism, the guide mechanism being movable along a path divergent from the inclined path to advance the loaf along the path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: Moffat Pty Limited
    Inventor: PAUL EATON WILLETT
  • Shapeable electrosurgical scalpel
    Publication number: 20090082763
    Abstract: The invention is directed to an electrosurgical device having a shapeable elongate cutting electrode having a free distal end with an exposed length of at least 0.5 inch and secured by its proximal end to the distal end of a handle. The electrosurgical device is designed for use with a high frequency electrosurgical generator which has an output at a frequency of between about 1 MHz and about 10 MHz, preferably about 3 to about 8 MHz. Preferably, the output has an essentially sinusoidal waveform with little harmonic distortion. The methods provide for the enhanced cutting of a variety of tissue including muscular, connective, glandular and fatty tissue. The device is particularly suitable in performing a breast biopsy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventors: Richard L. Quick, Martin Shabaz, Dan Kussman, Paul Lubock
  • METHOD OF FORMING A PEPTIDE-RECEPTOR COMPLEX WITH ZSIG33
    Publication number: 20090081168
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of forming a peptide-receptor complex with zsig33 polypeptides and their receptors as well as antibodies. Methods of modulating gastric contractility, nutrient uptake, growth hormones, the secretion of digestive enzymes and hormones, and/or secretion of enzymes and/or hormones in the pancreas are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventors: Paul O. Sheppard, Darrell C. Conklin
  • TRANSGENIC PLANTS WITH INCREASED GLYCINE-BETAINE
    Publication number: 20090083886
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are transgenic plants and seed having an exogenous DNA which expresses a GB1 protein that imparts increased glycine-betaine content in plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventors: Jeffrey Ahrens, Robert Bensen, Paolo Castiglioni, Erin Bell, Paul Loida
  • Locally perturbed optical fibers for mode transformers
    Publication number: 20090080470
    Abstract: The specification describes optical devices and related methods wherein an input mode is converted by multiple LPG mode transformers to produce an output with multiple predetermined modes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventors: Siddharth Ramachandran, Mikhail Sumetsky, Paul S. Westbrook
  • Electronic Clinical Study Site Generation System
    Publication number: 20090083703
    Abstract: An electronic clinical system receives protocol information from a clinical study or trial designer and automatically generates source code modules and a data model for a website used in conducting the study or trial. The source code modules are used in automatically generating and exposing case report forms for use by the clinical sites participating in the study.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: MedNet Solutions
    Inventors: Paul Grady, Ryan Anderson, Kelly Domalik, Melchizedek Mauleon
  • Aerodynamic Interface Component for Fan Blade
    Publication number: 20090081045
    Abstract: A fan comprises a hub, a plurality of fan blades, and a plurality of interface components. Each interface component is configured to mount at the first end of a corresponding fan blade. Each interface component is further configured to simultaneously engage an outer surface of the hub and the first end of the fan blade. For instance, the outer surface of the hub may be curved, and a hub-engaging edge of each interface component may be complementarily curved to provide a substantially continuous fit between the hub-engaging edge of each interface component and the curved outer surface of the hub. Each interface component may further comprise a resilient member configured to resiliently bear against the first end of a corresponding fan blade. In addition, each interface component may further comprise a sleeve configured to extend along a portion of the length of a corresponding fan blade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventors: Paul T. Scherer, Richard A. Oleson
  • MEDIA RETURN SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20090079594
    Abstract: A remote control stores a sequence of key strokes in memory for as long as a predetermined key of a plurality of keys of the remote control is held down. The stored sequence of key strokes may then be repeated, for example, upon release of the predetermined key or upon further activation and release of the predetermined key.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Paul D. Arling, Patrick H. Hayes, John E. Hyatt
  • OPTICAL FIBER COATING SYSTEM AND MONITORING METHOD FOR IMPROVED THERMAL PERFORMANCE IN FIBER OPTIC SENSORS
    Publication number: 20090079989
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for reducing the thermal induced errors in an IFOG system. The apparatus including a highly thermally conductive material configured to encapsulate a waveguide of an interferometric fiber optic gyroscope (IFOG). The highly thermally conductive material more evenly distributes thermal changes encountered by a sensing coil of the IFOG thereby substantially reducing errors in the IFOG system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2007
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventors: PAUL E. SANDERS, ANDREW S. KUCZMA
  • INTERACTIVE DIGITAL CLIPPINGS
    Publication number: 20090079692
    Abstract: A method of generating a self-contained interactive clipping from a printed substrate. The substrate has a graphic image and a position-coding pattern disposed thereon. The position-coding pattern identifies an identity and a plurality of locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventors: Kia Silverbrook, Paul Lapstun, Michael Hollins, Gregg Richard Kelly, Cathryn Anne Chamley