Patents by Inventor Philip James

Philip James 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: 20120055514
    Abstract: A method for restoring a rail connection interface of a fuel injector and/or a method for cleaning the fuel injector. The method comprises inspecting a rail connection interface of the fuel injector, and restoring the rail connection interface. The method may further comprise connecting a flush line to at least one of a nozzle or a fuel inlet hole of a cone nut of the fuel injector, pressurizing a cleaning solution, and supplying the pressurized cleaning solution to the flush line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventors: Philip James Charles Vince, Daryl Villa, Martin Heiner Luedicke
  • Patent number: 8116541
    Abstract: A method for determining weights (or coefficients) for synthesizing k-space data for autocalibrated parallel imaging (API) combines training data sets (including k-space data such as autocalibrating signals (ACS)) acquired at multiple successive time points. Combining training data sets from multiple successive time points together to determine a set of weights increases the accuracy of the calculated weights. The weights may be applied to k-space data from a single or multiple time points. The method retains the phase information of the individual time point images and may thus be applied, for example, to phase-sensitive multi-point imaging such as chemical species separation studies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Anja Christina Sophie Brau, Philip James Beatty
  • Patent number: 8108662
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and program product checkpoint an application in a parallel computing system of the type that includes a plurality of hybrid nodes. Each hybrid node includes a host element and a plurality of accelerator elements. Each host element may include at least one multithreaded processor, and each accelerator element may include at least one multi-element processor. In a first hybrid node from among the plurality of hybrid nodes, checkpointing the application includes executing at least a portion of the application in the host element and at least one accelerator element and, in response to receiving a command to checkpoint the application, checkpointing the host element separately from the at least one accelerator element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David L Darrington, Matthew W Markland, Philip James Sanders, Richard Michael Shok
  • Patent number: 8101187
    Abstract: Novel proteins from Streptococcus pneumoniae are described, together with nucleic acid sequences encoding them. Their use in vaccines and in screening methods is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Sanofi Pasteur Limited
    Inventors: Richard William Falla Le Page, Daniel Badcock, Philip James Holden Sizer, Keith Peek, Jeremy Mark Wells, Sean Bosco Hanniffy
  • Patent number: 8091547
    Abstract: An apparatus for delivering humidified gases has a connection manifold adapted to connect with inlet and outlet ports of a slide on water chamber in a single slide on motion. Connection of the gases inlet and gases outlet ports as well as any additional electrical and/or pneumatic connections are all made in the same slide on motion. The water chamber may include inwardly extending elongate extension tubes with one of the extension tubes having an air bleed aperture to aid filling of the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Mohammad Thudor, Ian Douglas Makinson, Philip James Biggs, Philip John Dickinson
  • Patent number: 8082871
    Abstract: An air inflatable watercraft, having a cockpit with a bottom area forming part of the cockpit having a through opening therein adapted to receive a human operated propulsion mechanism which can be operated from the cockpit to propel the watercraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Hobie Cat Company
    Inventors: James T. Czarnowski, Gregory S. Ketterman, Jason Christopher Kardas, Philip James Dow
  • Patent number: 8076938
    Abstract: A method for generating a magnetic resonance (MR) image includes acquiring calibration data from each of a plurality of RF source coils. Calibration data for a virtual coil is generated based on the calibration data from the plurality of RF source coils and a set of synthesis weights is generated based on the calibration data from the plurality of RF source coils and the calibration data for the virtual coil. Accelerated MR data is acquired from each of the plurality of RF source coils. An image can be reconstructed based on an application of the set of synthesis weights to the accelerated MR data from the plurality of RF source coils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Anja C. S. Brau, Philip James Beatty
  • Publication number: 20110241677
    Abstract: The present disclosure is intended to describe embodiments for improving image data acquisition and processing in accelerated dynamic magnetic resonance imaging sequences. One embodiment is described where a method includes an acquisition sequence configured to acquire an undersampled set of magnetic resonance data. The undersampled set of magnetic resonance data has a pseudo-random sampling pattern within a data space acquired at a first time, the pseudo-random sampling pattern being influenced by other pseudo-random sampling patterns within the data space arising from the acquisition of additional undersampled sets of magnetic resonance data at respective times. In some embodiments, the pseudo-random sampling patterns of the undersampled sets of magnetic resonance data interleave to yield a desired sampling pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Reed Frederick Busse, James Holmes, Philip James Beatty, Kang Wang, Frank Korosec
  • Publication number: 20110241669
    Abstract: A system and method for magnetic resonance imaging is disclosed, the MRI apparatus comprising a computer programmed to acquire a plurality of 3D MR data sets, each 3D MR data set acquired using a central transmit frequency and a central receive frequency set to an offset frequency value that is distinct for each 3D MR data set, wherein at least a portion of each 3D MR data set is accelerated k-space data, and wherein at least one of the plurality of 3D MR data sets comprises fully-sampled calibration k-space data lines. The computer is also programmed to determine reconstruction weights from the fully-sampled calibration k-space data lines, reconstruct an image for each 3D MR data set using the reconstruction weights from the fully-sampled calibration k-space data lines to synthesize unacquired data, and generate a composite image from the reconstructed images based on the plurality of 3D MR data sets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Inventors: Weitian Chen, Anja C. S. Brau, Philip James Beatty
  • Publication number: 20110241670
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for processing magnetic resonance imaging data is provided. The method includes accessing the magnetic resonance imaging data, the data including a plurality of image data sets defining reconstructable images representative of a subject at different points in time. Each data set includes sampled data for sampled phase encoding points but is missing data for unsampled phase encoding points. An adaptive time window is determined for each image data set, and the missing data of at least one of the image data sets is determined based upon the sampled data for the respective data set and sampled data from at least one other data set within the time window for the respective data set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Peng Lai, Philip James Beatty, Anja Christina Sophie Brau
  • Publication number: 20110241676
    Abstract: The present disclosure is intended to describe embodiments for improving image data acquisition and processing in accelerated dynamic magnetic resonance imaging sequences. One embodiment is described where a method includes an acquisition sequence configured to acquire an undersampled set of magnetic resonance data. The undersampled set of magnetic resonance data has a pseudo-random sampling pattern within a data space acquired at a first time, the pseudo-random sampling pattern being influenced by other pseudo-random sampling patterns within the data space arising from the acquisition of additional undersampled sets of magnetic resonance data at respective times. In some embodiments, the pseudo-random sampling patterns of the undersampled sets of magnetic resonance data interleave to yield a desired sampling pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Reed Frederick Busse, James Holmes, Philip James Beatty, Kang Wang, Frank Korosec
  • Patent number: 8012851
    Abstract: A photovoltaic cell device, e.g., solar cell, solar panel, and method of manufacture. The device has an optically transparent substrate comprises a first surface and a second surface. A first thickness of material (e.g., semiconductor material, single crystal material) having a first surface region and a second surface region is included. In a preferred embodiment, the surface region is overlying the first surface of the optically transparent substrate. The device has an optical coupling material provided between the first surface region of the thickness of material and the first surface of the optically transparent material. A second thickness of semiconductor material is overlying the second surface region to form a resulting thickness of semiconductor material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Silicon Genesis Corporation
    Inventors: Francois J. Henley, Philip James Ong
  • Publication number: 20110203587
    Abstract: A portable cradle for carrying a PAP device includes a base and a handle that is provided on the base. The base is structured to receive the PAP device and attachments to the PAP device. The base is oriented in a substantially horizontal position when the handle is lifted. A trolley may be provided to easily wheel the PAP device and store multiple accessories. Detachable battery packs may also be provided for attachment to a cradle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: ResMed Limited
    Inventors: Mark Bertinetti, Philip James Jenkinson, Geoffrey Daniel Daly
  • Publication number: 20110154816
    Abstract: A method for actuating a bypass control valve assembly of a fluid system includes receiving a first input signal at an electronic control unit. The first input signal is related to an active position of a direction control valve that is in fluid communication with a fluid pump and a fluid actuation device. The directional control valve includes a neutral position that provides fluid communication between a fluid inlet port of the directional control valve and a fluid outlet port of the directional control valve. A second input signal is received at the electronic control unit. The second input signal is related to the rotational speed of the fluid pump. The second input signal is compared to a limit. A drain valve of a bypass valve assembly is actuated so that fluid communication between the fluid pump and a fluid reservoir through the bypass valve assembly is blocked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventor: Philip James Dybing
  • Publication number: 20110160723
    Abstract: An electrosurgical system preferably used for denervation procedures of nerve tissue has a control unit and a pluggable electrode assembly. The electrode assembly has a preferably disposable cannula and a preservable supply electrode assembly. The cannula has a tubular body that projects axially from a preferably pointed distal end for piercing tissue to a proximal end engaged to a first coupling assembly of the cannula. The body carries a first contact exposed directly to the nerve tissue and connected electrically to a terminal of the first coupling assembly. The supply electrode assembly has a second coupling assembly and a supply electrode that projects axially and removably into a through-bore of the body when the tool is in an operating state. The second coupling assembly carries a terminal that abuts the first coupling assembly when the coupling assemblies are mated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: STRYKER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Philip James Tullis, Chamara Gamhewage, Douglas Alan Staunton, Eland Cramlet, Nicole Fickes, Andy Staats
  • Publication number: 20110135267
    Abstract: A method of providing an interconnection between a network and service equipment, comprising: providing a network cable connected to the network; breaking out the network cable to expose a plurality of network fibers contained within the network cable; identifying one of the plurality of network fibers requiring interconnection with the service rack; providing an equipment fiber connected to the service equipment; making an interconnection between the identified one of the network fibers and the equipment fiber; storing the interconnected fibers in an interconnected fiber store; and storing at least some of the remaining un-interconnected network fibers at a store remote from the interconnected fiber store.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
    Inventors: Philip Alfred Barker, Philip James Longhurst
  • Patent number: 7947217
    Abstract: Metallurgical processing installation comprising a metallurgical vessel lined internally with water cooled panels. A vessel access tower (61) fits around vessel (11) and supports a coolant flow system (62) to provide for flow of cooling water to and from the cooling panels within the vessel through water inlet and outlet connections (42,43) distributed around the exterior of the vessel. Coolant flow system (62) includes large diameter water supply and return pipes (66,67) mounted on an upper part of the tower (61) to extend around the upper end of vessel (11), a first series of vertical dropper pipes (68) of relatively small diameter connected to the main water supply pipe 66 and extending downwardly to connections with the water inlet connectors for respecting cooling panels of the vessel and a second series of smaller diameter vertical pipes (69) connected at their upper ends to the main return pipe (67) and at their lower ends to undivided outlet connectors for the cooling panels in the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Technological Resources Pty. Limited
    Inventors: Neil John Goodman, Philip James Ions, Ian William Beaumont, Stephen Prendergast
  • Publication number: 20110117184
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for mucosal delivery of agents are provided. The compositions are intended for administration to mucosal surface, such as oral, gastrointestinal and nasal mucosa. The compositions provided contain one or more mucoadhesive proteins and an agent to be delivered. Methods for delivery of agents using the compositions provided herein are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventors: Philip James Bromley, Lee Nickols Huang
  • Patent number: 7942380
    Abstract: A portable cradle for carrying a PAP device includes a base and a handle that is provided on the base. The base is structured to receive the PAP device and attachments to the PAP device. The base is oriented in a substantially horizontal position when the handle is lifted. A trolley may be provided to easily wheel the PAP device and store multiple accessories. Detachable battery packs may also be provided for attachment to a cradle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: ResMed Limited
    Inventors: Mark Bertinetti, Philip James Jenkinson, Geoffrey Daniel Daly
  • Patent number: D655515
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Gore Enterprise Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory D. Culler, Philip James Smith