Patents by Inventor Paul Fleming
Paul Fleming 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: 8878433Abstract: A conventional (non-relativistic) magnetron provides megawatt-levels of power. The magnetron includes a fourteen vane slow wave structure that surrounds a fourteen turn helical cathode. An upstream coaxial waveguide is surrounded by a dish-shaped flange that accommodates a reflector chamber in communication with an upstream void and a downstream interaction chamber. The vanes of the slow wave structure are shaped to define fourteen resonant chambers therebetween with each of the resonant cavities having a wedge portion in communication with a neck portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of the Air ForceInventors: Timothy Paul Fleming, Michael Raymond Lambrecht, Peter Jerome Mardahl, John Davis Keisling
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Publication number: 20140195241Abstract: The techniques disclosed herein allow a user to synchronize the playing and displaying of digital content on an electronic device. The device may render a first portion of digital content so it may be displayed. The device may also play a segment of the digital content as audio using text to speech software. The device may also render a second portion of digital content for display depending on whether the position of the last word read is greater than the last position in the first portion of digital content.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Laurent An Minh Nguyen, Edward James Gayles, Robert Wai-Chi Chu, Dennis Paul Fleming, Sailesh Rachabathuni, David Berbessou
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Patent number: 8676585Abstract: The techniques disclosed herein allow a user to synchronize the playing and displaying of digital content on an electronic device. The device may render a first portion of digital content so it may be displayed. The device may also play a segment of the digital content as audio using text to speech software. The device may also render a second portion of digital content for display depending on whether the position of the last word read is greater than the last position in the first portion of digital content.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2012Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Laurent Ah Minh Nguyen, Sailesh Rachabathuni, Dennis Paul Fleming, Robert Wai-Chi Chu, Edward J. Gayles, David Berbessou
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Publication number: 20130280726Abstract: A sample handling method may include drawing an encapsulating liquid from an encapsulating-liquid input; discharging the drawn encapsulating liquid (a) onto a free surface of a carrier liquid in a carrier-liquid conduit comprising a stabilisation feature and (b) proximate to the stabilisation feature, the encapsulating liquid being immiscible with the carrier liquid, so that the discharged encapsulating liquid does not mix with the carrier liquid, floats on top of the carrier liquid, and is immobilised by the stabilisation feature; drawing a sample liquid from a sample-liquid input; and discharging the drawn sample liquid, the sample liquid being immiscible with the encapsulating liquid and with the carrier liquid, so that the sample liquid does not mix with the encapsulating liquid or with the carrier liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Inventors: Kieran Curran, Paul Fleming, Séamus Gillhooley, Micheál Keane, Inga Rosca, Patrick Tuohy
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Patent number: 8505784Abstract: A valve operating mechanism for use in a fluid dispenser is described, wherein the fluid dispenser includes a reservoir for a fluid to be delivered, a fluid outlet for the reservoir, a piston configured to move through the reservoir, and an actuator for the piston, the valve operating mechanism including a valve, wherein the valve has an upstream side and a downstream side, and in at least one point of operation of the valve operating mechanism, the valve is inoperable as a consequence of the pressure difference between the upstream side of the valve and the downstream side of the valve.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2010Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Forlong & Maisey LimitedInventors: David Andrew Trow, Paul Fleming Buckley, Malcolm Norman Lynd
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Patent number: 8465707Abstract: A sample handling method may include drawing an encapsulating liquid from an encapsulating-liquid input; discharging the drawn encapsulating liquid (a) onto a free surface of a carrier liquid in a carrier-liquid conduit comprising a stabilisation feature and (b) proximate to the stabilisation feature, the encapsulating liquid being immiscible with the carrier liquid, so that the discharged encapsulating liquid does not mix with the carrier liquid, floats on top of the carrier liquid, and is immobilised by the stabilisation feature; drawing a sample liquid from a sample-liquid input; and discharging the drawn sample liquid, the sample liquid being immiscible with the encapsulating liquid and with the carrier liquid, so that the sample liquid does not mix with the encapsulating liquid or with the carrier liquid.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2011Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: GenCell Biosystems Ltd.Inventors: Kieran Curran, Paul Fleming, Séamus Gillhooley, Micheál Keane, Inga Rosca, Patrick Tuohy
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Patent number: 8290777Abstract: The techniques disclosed herein allow a user to synchronize the playing and displaying of digital content on an electronic device. The device may render a first portion of digital content so it may be displayed. The device may also play a segment of the digital content as audio using text to speech software. The device may also render a second portion of digital content for display depending on whether the position of the last word read is greater than the last position in the first portion of digital content.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2009Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Laurent An Minh Nguyen, Edward J. Gayles, Robert Wai-Chi Chu, Dennis Paul Fleming, Sailesh Rachabathuni, David Berbessou
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Patent number: 8237825Abstract: An image processing system is provided for replacing a value of a defective pixel located along a center row of a region in an image. The region includes a center row, a previous row located above the center row and a subsequent row located below the center row. The image processing system includes a buffer for storing values of pixels located in the previous row and the center row. The image processing system also includes a selector for selecting a plurality of pixel values located in the previous row and the center row that are adjacent to the location of the defective pixel, without selecting a pixel value on the subsequent row. The image processing system further includes a calculator for determining a replacement value for the defective pixel from values of the selected pixels located in the previous row and the center row.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2008Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Exelis, Inc.Inventors: James Corey Wright, Paul Fleming
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Patent number: 8191753Abstract: An apparatus and computer program are disclosed for processing at least one workpiece using a rotary tool with rotating member for contacting and processing the workpiece. The methods include oscillating the rotary tool laterally with respect to a selected propagation path for the rotating member with respect to the workpiece to define an oscillation path for the rotating member. The methods further include obtaining force signals or parameters related to the force experienced by the rotary tool at least while the rotating member is disposed at the extremes of the oscillation. The force signals or parameters associated with the extremes can then be analyzed to determine a lateral position of the selected path with respect to a target path and a lateral offset value can be determined based on the lateral position. The lateral distance between the selected path and the target path can be decreased based on the lateral offset value.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2011Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Vanderbilt UniversityInventors: Paul Fleming, David H. Lammlein, George E. Cook, Don Mitchell Wilkes, Alvin M. Strauss, David R. Delapp, Daniel A. Hartman
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Publication number: 20120045765Abstract: A sample handling method may include drawing an encapsulating liquid from an encapsulating-liquid input; discharging the drawn encapsulating liquid (a) onto a free surface of a carrier liquid in a carrier-liquid conduit comprising a stabilisation feature and (b) proximate to the stabilisation feature, the encapsulating liquid being immiscible with the carrier liquid, so that the discharged encapsulating liquid does not mix with the carrier liquid, floats on top of the carrier liquid, and is immobilised by the stabilisation feature; drawing a sample liquid from a sample-liquid input; and discharging the drawn sample liquid, the sample liquid being immiscible with the encapsulating liquid and with the carrier liquid, so that the sample liquid does not mix with the encapsulating liquid or with the carrier liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: GENCELL BIOSYSTEMS LTD.Inventors: Kieran Curran, Paul Fleming, Séamus Gillhooley, Micheál Keane, Inga Rosca, Patrick Tuohy
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Publication number: 20120022683Abstract: An apparatus and computer program are disclosed for processing at least one workpiece using a rotary tool with rotating member for contacting and processing the workpiece. The methods include oscillating the rotary tool laterally with respect to a selected propagation path for the rotating member with respect to the workpiece to define an oscillation path for the rotating member. The methods further include obtaining force signals or parameters related to the force experienced by the rotary tool at least while the rotating member is disposed at the extremes of the oscillation. The force signals or parameters associated with the extremes can then be analyzed to determine a lateral position of the selected path with respect to a target path and a lateral offset value can be determined based on the lateral position. The lateral distance between the selected path and the target path can be decreased based on the lateral offset value.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2011Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicant: Vanderbilt UniversityInventors: Paul Fleming, David H. LAMMLEIN, George E. COOK, Don Mitchell WILKES, Alvin M. STRAUSS, David R. DELAPP, Daniel A. HARTMAN
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Publication number: 20110315716Abstract: A valve operating mechanism for use in a fluid dispenser is described, wherein the fluid dispenser includes a reservoir for a fluid to be delivered, a fluid outlet for the reservoir, a piston configured to move through the reservoir, and an actuator for the piston, the valve operating mechanism including a valve, wherein the valve has an upstream side and a downstream side, and in at least one point of operation of the valve operating mechanism, the valve is inoperable as a consequence of the pressure difference between the upstream side of the valve and the downstream side of the valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2010Publication date: December 29, 2011Inventors: David Andrew Trow, Paul Fleming Buckley, Malcolm Norman Lynd
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Publication number: 20110313000Abstract: The invention relates to compounds represented by Structural Formula I, which can bind to CCR9 receptors and block the binding of a ligand (e.g., TECK) to the receptors. The invention also relates to a method of inhibiting a function of CCR9, and to the use compounds represented by Structural Formula I in research, therapeutic, prophylactic and diagnostic methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2011Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Paul Fleming, Geraldine C.B. Harriman, Zhan Shi, Shaowu Chen
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Patent number: 8052034Abstract: Friction stir methods are disclosed for processing at least one workpiece using a rotary tool with rotating member for contacting and processing the workpiece. The methods include oscillating the rotary tool laterally with respect to a selected propagation path for the rotating member with respect to the workpiece to define an oscillation path for the rotating member. The methods further include obtaining force signals or parameters related to the force experienced by the rotary tool at least while the rotating member is disposed at the extremes of the oscillation. The force signals or parameters associated with the extremes can then be analyzed to determine a lateral position of the selected path with respect to a target path and a lateral offset value can be determined based on the lateral position. The lateral distance between the selected path and the target path can be decreased based on the lateral offset value.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2010Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Vanderbilt UniversityInventors: Paul Fleming, David H. Lammlein, George E. Cook, Don Mitchell Wilkes, Alvin M. Strauss, David R. Delapp, Daniel A. Hartman
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Publication number: 20110041982Abstract: Friction stir methods are disclosed for processing at least one workpiece using a rotary tool with rotating member for contacting and processing the workpiece. The methods include oscillating the rotary tool laterally with respect to a selected propagation path for the rotating member with respect to the workpiece to define an oscillation path for the rotating member. The methods further include obtaining force signals or parameters related to the force experienced by the rotary tool at least while the rotating member is disposed at the extremes of the oscillation. The force signals or parameters associated with the extremes can then be analyzed to determine a lateral position of the selected path with respect to a target path and a lateral offset value can be determined based on the lateral position. The lateral distance between the selected path and the target path can be decreased based on the lateral offset value.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2010Publication date: February 24, 2011Applicant: Vanderbilt UniversityInventors: Paul FLEMING, David LAMMLEIN, George E. COOK, Don Mitchell WILKES, Alvin M. STRAUSS, David R. DELAPP, Daniel A. HARTMAN
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Publication number: 20100324093Abstract: The invention relates to compounds represented by Structural Formula I, which can bind to CCR9 receptors and block the binding of a ligand (e.g., TECK) to the receptors. The invention also relates to a method of inhibiting a function of CCR9, and to the use compounds represented by Structural Formula I in research, therapeutic, prophylactic and diagnostic methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2010Publication date: December 23, 2010Applicant: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Paul Fleming, Geraldine C.B. Harriman, Zhan Shi, Shaowu Chen
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Patent number: 7850057Abstract: A friction stir system for processing at least a first workpiece includes a spindle actuator coupled to a rotary tool comprising a rotating member for contacting and processing the first workpiece. A detection system is provided for obtaining information related to a lateral alignment of the rotating member. The detection system comprises at least one sensor for measuring a force experienced by the rotary tool or a parameter related to the force experienced by the rotary tool during processing, wherein the sensor provides sensor signals. A signal processing system is coupled to receive and analyze the sensor signals and determine a lateral alignment of the rotating member relative to a selected lateral position, a selected path, or a direction to decrease a lateral distance relative to the selected lateral position or selected path.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2010Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Vanderbilt UniversityInventors: Paul Fleming, David Lammlein, George E. Cook, Don Mitchell Wilkes, Alvin M. Strauss, David Delapp, Daniel A. Hartman
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Publication number: 20100280074Abstract: The invention relates to compounds represented by Structural Formula I, which can bind to CCR9 receptors and block the binding of a ligand (e.g., TECK) to the receptors. The invention also relates to a method of inhibiting a function of CCR9, and to the use compounds represented by Structural Formula I in research, therapeutic, prophylactic and diagnostic methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2009Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Paul Fleming, Geraldine C.B. Harriman, Zhan Shi, Shaowu Chen
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Patent number: 7820717Abstract: The invention relates to compounds represented by Structural Formula I, which can bind to CCR9 receptors and block the binding of a ligand (e.g., TECK) to the receptors. The invention also relates to a method of inhibiting a function of CCR9, and to the use compounds represented by Structural Formula I in research, therapeutic, prophylactic and diagnostic methods.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2008Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Paul Fleming, Geraldine C. B. Harriman, Zhan Shi, Shaowu Chen
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Patent number: D732158Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2012Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LIMITEDInventors: Andrew Paul Maxwell Salmon, Douglas Richard Wright, Yi-cheng Sun, Peter Lawrence Grylls, Paul Fleming Buckley