Patents by Inventor Paul Maynard
Paul Maynard 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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Publication number: 20190284082Abstract: A forming body of a glass forming apparatus is disclosed having an upper portion, a first forming surface, and a second forming surface extending downward from the upper portion to converge at a root. The upper portion of the forming body includes a trough for receiving molten glass, the trough including a first weir, a second weir, and a base extending between weirs. Each weir has a reinforcing portion extending upward from the base towards the tops of the weirs. A width of the base of the trough at a may be less than a top width of the trough. One or more of the top width, width of the base, or angle between an inner surface of the first or second weir and a vertical plane may be constant along a trough length of the trough.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2017Publication date: September 19, 2019Inventors: Olus Naili Boratav, Ahdi EI-Kahlout, Timothy L. Lansberry, Steven Michael Milillo, Eunyoung Park, Paul Maynard Schermerhorn, William Anthony Whedon
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Publication number: 20190255730Abstract: Disclosed is a method of preparing compositions comprising submicron particles of a metal salt. The method comprises providing an aqueous alkaline solution comprising a metal, one or more ligand that forms a soluble complex with the metal under alkaline conditions, and optionally one or more dispersant; and admixing the solution and a source of carbon dioxide to reduce the pH of the solution such that submicron particles of a metal salt precipitate. Also disclosed are compositions prepared by the method. Also disclosed is a method of treating a substrate, such as lumber, comprising applying the compositions and substrates treated by the method.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2017Publication date: August 22, 2019Applicant: PRESTECH LIMITEDInventor: Nigel Paul MAYNARD
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Publication number: 20190169073Abstract: Disclosed herein are ceramic materials comprising a ceramic phase and a glass phase and at least one of a reduced alkali content or a reduced iron content. Ceramic materials having relatively low creep rates are also disclosed herein, as well as glass forming bodies comprising such materials, and methods for making glass articles using such forming bodies. Refractory bricks for constructing glass manufacturing vessels are also disclosed. Methods for treating ceramic materials to reduce at least one of the alkali or iron content are further disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2017Publication date: June 6, 2019Inventors: Monika Backhaus-Ricoult, Dana Craig Bookbinder, Richard Fiacco, Thomas Dale Ketcham, Paul Maynard Schermerhorn
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Patent number: 9420795Abstract: Compositions and methods for use in treating, in particular, lignocellulosic substrates such as lumber, are provided; wherein said compositions comprise a preservative or biocidal species, other than boron, in the form of a glycolate. The methods may be used for the purpose of, for example, preventing the growth of pest organisms, or for providing other specific properties to the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2012Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Matterworks One LimitedInventor: Nigel Paul Maynard
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Publication number: 20150090158Abstract: This invention relates to compositions for, and methods of, delivering treatment compounds to lignocellulosic substrates, wherein the solvent is recovered using RF energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2014Publication date: April 2, 2015Inventor: Nigel Paul Maynard
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Publication number: 20140318523Abstract: A method of making a glass forming apparatus with reduced weight includes forming a cavity in the glass forming apparatus and expanding the size of the cavity by abrasively removing material from the glass forming apparatus through application of a wire saw.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2013Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: Corning IncorporatedInventor: Paul Maynard Schermerhorn
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Publication number: 20140242137Abstract: Compositions and methods for use in treating, in particular, lignocellulosic substrates such as lumber, are provided; wherein said compositions comprise a preservative or biocidal species, other than boron, in the form of a glycolate. The methods may be used for the purpose of, for example, preventing the growth of pest organisms, or for providing other specific properties to the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2012Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: Matterworks One LimitedInventor: Nigel Paul Maynard
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Patent number: 8763272Abstract: The invention relates to compositions for, and methods of, delivering treatment compounds to lignocellulosic substrates, wherein the solvent is recovered using RF energy.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2010Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Osmose, Inc.Inventor: Nigel Paul Maynard
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Publication number: 20130230668Abstract: Method of delivering compositions to organic substrates, particularly lumber. Method involves heating a target zone of the substrate and then applying the composition to the surface of the substrate wherein the temperature of the composition is lower than that of the target zone of the substrate. Compositions include biocidal, strength modifiers, waterproofing and polymers.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Inventor: Nigel Paul Maynard
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Publication number: 20130136849Abstract: The invention relates to sub-micron compositions, and methods of preparing such compositions, in particular for the treatment of substrates against biological degradation biological pests.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2011Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: MATTERSMITHS TECHNOLOGIES LIMITEDInventor: Nigel Paul Maynard
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Patent number: 8425980Abstract: Method of delivering compositions to organic substrates, particularly lumber. Method involves heating a target zone of the substrate and then applying the composition to the surface of the substrate wherein the temperature of the composition is lower than that of the target zone of the substrate. Compositions include biocidal, strength modifiers, waterproofing and polymers.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2003Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Mattersmiths Technologies LimitedInventor: Nigel Paul Maynard
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Publication number: 20120042535Abstract: The invention relates to compositions for, and methods of, delivering treatment compounds to lignocellulosic substrates, wherein the solvent is recovered using RF energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2010Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: MATTERSMITHS TECHNOLOGIES LIMITEDInventor: Nigel Paul Maynard
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Patent number: 8042360Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus relate to handling and processing glass, such as glass for use in liquid crystal displays, involving a measurement device, such as a distortion gauge, residing in an environmentally controlled measurement room, and a cassette loading device for storage and conveyance of glass between the measurement device and other components of a glass handling and processing system residing with the cassette loading device in a preparation room. A mail-slot opening may be present in a wall separating the measurement room from the preparation room. A gauge conveyor may convey glass between the cassette loading device and the measurement device. A distortion gauge may measure a reference value of the product glass with respect to reference marks on a glass reference plate of the distortion gauge. Other examples of a measurement device include a warp gauge, a stress gauge, a thickness gauge, and a compaction gauge.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2010Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: Scott Lee Adriaansen, Jianhua Li, Creighton J Miller, Paul Maynard Schermerhorn
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Patent number: 7934435Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus relate to a glass reference plate panel; to a modular glass reference plate assembly; and to creation of the modular glass reference plate assembly, which may include providing a plurality of glass reference plate panels, arranging the plurality of glass reference plate panels into an array of adjoining glass reference plate panels, and adhering together the adjoining glass reference plate panels. One or more embodiments may include 6.8 mm-thick borosilicate glass, ground, and polished, with reference marks on a top side and a PVD aluminum coating on a bottom side, perforated with holes, arranged in a 4×4 array of 16 glass reference plate panels, each approximately 810 mm2 in size, abutting at interfaces formed by lap joints, and bonded together with a UV-curable adhesive into a contiguous piece.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2006Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: Douglas E Brackley, Kiat Chyai Kang, Paul Maynard Schermerhorn, Mark Alex Shalkey, Paul John Shustack
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Publication number: 20110075140Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus relate to handling and processing glass, such as glass for use in liquid crystal displays, involving a measurement device, such as a distortion gauge, residing in an environmentally controlled measurement room, and a cassette loading device for storage and conveyance of glass between the measurement device and other components of a glass handling and processing system residing with the cassette loading device in a preparation room. A mail-slot opening may be present in a wall separating the measurement room from the preparation room. A gauge conveyor may convey glass between the cassette loading device and the measurement device. A distortion gauge may measure a reference value of the product glass with respect to reference marks on a glass reference plate of the distortion gauge. Other examples of a measurement device include a warp gauge, a stress gauge, a thickness gauge, and a compaction gauge.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventors: Scott Lee Adriaansen, Jianhua Li, Creighton J. Miller, Paul Maynard Schermerhorn
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Patent number: 7866185Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus relate to handling and processing glass, such as glass for use in liquid crystal displays, involving a measurement device, such as a distortion gauge, residing in an environmentally controlled measurement room, and a cassette loading device for storage and conveyance of glass between the measurement device and other components of a glass handling and processing system residing with the cassette loading device in a preparation room. A mail-slot opening may be present in a wall separating the measurement room from the preparation room. A gauge conveyor may convey glass between the cassette loading device and the measurement device. A distortion gauge may measure a reference value of the product glass with respect to reference marks on a glass reference plate of the distortion gauge. Other examples of a measurement device include a warp gauge, a stress gauge, a thickness gauge, and a compaction gauge.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2006Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: Scott Lee Adriaansen, Jianhua Li, Creighton J Miller, Paul Maynard Schermerhorn
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Publication number: 20080138559Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus relate to a glass reference plate panel; to a modular glass reference plate assembly; and to creation of the modular glass reference plate assembly, which may include providing a plurality of glass reference plate panels, arranging the plurality of glass reference plate panels into an array of adjoining glass reference plate panels, and adhering together the adjoining glass reference plate panels. One or more embodiments may include 6.8 mm-thick borosilicate glass, ground, and polished, with reference marks on a top side and a PVD aluminum coating on a bottom side, perforated with holes, arranged in a 4×4 array of 16 glass reference plate panels, each approximately 810 mm2 in size, abutting at interfaces formed by lap joints, and bonded together with a UV-curable adhesive into a contiguous piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2006Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventors: Douglas E. Brackley, Kiat Chyai Kang, Paul Maynard Schermerhorn, Mark Alex Shalkey, Paul John Shustack
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Publication number: 20080110205Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus relate to handling and processing glass, such as glass for use in liquid crystal displays, involving a measurement device, such as a distortion gauge, residing in an environmentally controlled measurement room, and a cassette loading device for storage and conveyance of glass between the measurement device and other components of a glass handling and processing system residing with the cassette loading device in a preparation room. A mail-slot opening may be present in a wall separating the measurement room from the preparation room. A gauge conveyor may convey glass between the cassette loading device and the measurement device. A distortion gauge may measure a reference value of the product glass with respect to reference marks on a glass reference plate of the distortion gauge. Other examples of a measurement device include a warp gauge, a stress gauge, a thickness gauge, and a compaction gauge.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2006Publication date: May 15, 2008Inventors: Scott Lee Adriaansen, Jianhua Li, Creighton J. Miller, Paul Maynard Schermerhorn
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Publication number: 20080022548Abstract: A method of conditioning an organic substrate is described The method involves heating the substrate using RF energy under desired pressure conditions in a constrained environment At a desired time point, the pressure is rapidly reduced causing any water present in the substrate to rapidly boil and convert to steam.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2004Publication date: January 31, 2008Inventors: Nigel Paul Maynard, Anthony John Bergervoet
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Publication number: 20050227247Abstract: An oligonucleotide probe is disclosed, the probe including an oligonucleotide, a fluorescer molecule attached to a first end of the oligonucleotide and a quencher molecule attached to the opposite end of the oligonucleotide. The probe is rendered impervious to digestion by the 5??3? exonuclease activity of a polymerase and the 5??3? extension of by a polymerase. The invention also includes methods for performing combined PCR amplification and hybridization probing, one such method including the steps of contacting a target nucleic acid sequence with PCR reagents and an oligonucleotide probe as described above, and subjecting these reagents to thermal cycling. One preferred refinement of the above method further includes the addition of a strand displacer to facilitate amplification.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2004Publication date: October 13, 2005Applicant: Applera CorporationInventor: Paul Maynard