Patents by Inventor Philip A. Kitchen

Philip A. Kitchen 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).

  • Publication number: 20230063503
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method, a computer system and a computer program product are described for event-based calendar entry notifications. The method includes providing a plurality of event categories for classifying at least one event of a calendar entry. The method also includes generating a notification profile for each of the plurality of event categories based on a notification parameter used in a previous calendar entry. Lastly, the method includes applying the notification profile to an event of a new calendar entry by matching the event category of the event of the new calendar entry to an event category and using the notification profile applied to the event category.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2021
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: ROBERT KERR, MICHAEL KIRWAN, Mark J Bingley, Ian Philip Kitchen
  • Patent number: 10896150
    Abstract: Embodiments generally relate to file names. In some embodiments, a method includes reading a file name of a file associated with a download operation. The method further includes generating a readability score associated with the file name based at least in part on a combination of characters in the file name. The method further includes comparing the readability score to a predetermined readability threshold. The method further includes generating a user alert if the readability score falls below the predetermined readability threshold. The method further includes enabling a user to change the file name to be readable to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin Males, Lewis Francis Dutton, Alister James Brain, Ian Philip Kitchen
  • Publication number: 20200097565
    Abstract: Embodiments generally relate to file names. In some embodiments, a method includes reading a file name of a file associated with a download operation. The method further includes generating a readability score associated with the file name based at least in part on a combination of characters in the file name. The method further includes comparing the readability score to a predetermined readability threshold. The method further includes generating a user alert if the readability score falls below the predetermined readability threshold. The method further includes enabling a user to change the file name to be readable to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2018
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventors: Kevin MALES, Lewis Francis DUTTON, Alister James BRAIN, Ian Philip KITCHEN
  • Patent number: 7111975
    Abstract: A fluid mover (1) includes a passage (3) of substantially constant cross section into which supersonic steam is injected through an annular nozzle (16) as a transport fluid to contact a working fluid, e.g. a liquid, to be treated, the passage further including a mixing chamber (3A) downstream of the steam injection where the mixture is accelerated upon the creation of a low pressure zone occasioned by the condensation of the steam, a dispersed droplet regime and a shock wave being generated downstream of the nozzle (16). A pseudo-convergent/divergent section is created and provides a flexible boundary in the absence of physical constraints to yield an improved performance by combining shear dispersion and/or disassociation with the effects of the shock wave. The fluid mover (1) may be used in a wide variety of applications for pumping, heating, mixing, disintegrating, classifying and separating among others.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Assignee: Pursuit Dynamics plc
    Inventors: Marcus B. M. Fenton, Philip A. Kitchen, Michael T. Todman, Alexander G. Wallis
  • Publication number: 20040141410
    Abstract: A fluid mover (1) includes a passage (3) of substantially constant cross section into which supersonic steam is injected through an annular nozzle (16) as a transport fluid to contact a working fluid, e.g. a liquid, to be treated, the passage further including a mixing chamber (3A) downstream of the steam injection where the mixture is accelerated upon the creation of a low pressure zone occasioned by the condensation of the steam, a dispersed droplet regime and a shock wave being generated downstream of the nozzle (16). A pseudo-convergent/divergent section is created and provides a flexible boundary in the absence of physical constraints to yield an improved performance by combining shear dispersion and/or disassociation with the effects of the shock wave. The fluid mover (1) may be used in a wide variety of applications for pumping, heating, mixing, disintegrating, classifying and separating among others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Inventors: Marcus B M Fenton, Philip A Kitchen, Michael T Todman, Alexander G Wallis