Patents by Inventor Phillip A. James

Phillip A. 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: 20140323107
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for controlling a mobile device. The method includes, during use of the mobile device, interpreting at least one item, the at least one item corresponding to data or events detectable on the mobile device. At least action may then be determined, which are associated with the at least one item, each action capable of preemptively executing at least a portion of a task using features available on the mobile device. At least one of the actions may then be executed and a result associated with the execution of the at least one action provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventor: Phillip James PROCIW
  • Publication number: 20140280753
    Abstract: Peer-to-peer sharing of information is described. A requester peer device obtains portions of a desired digital content from a select number of provider peer devices. The provider peer devices are selected using statistical information that considers historical data access between the requester communication peer device and the provider communication peer devices. The requester peer device also obtains an amount of error correcting data associated with the requested portions of the digital content from the server. The amount of error correcting data is determined using the statistical information. The requester peer device reconstructs the desired digital content using a combination of the digital content portions obtained from the selected provider peers and the error correcting data obtained from the server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: ARROWARE INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Phillip James Kinsman, Harvey Christopher Howard Medcalf
  • Patent number: 8809431
    Abstract: An olefinically unsaturated monomer is stabilized by a retarder-containing composition which comprises a solvent and a quinone methide as a retarder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Evonik Degussa GmbH
    Inventors: Stefanie Weyler, Phillip James, Oliver Erpeldinger, Manfred Neumann, Frank Kraushaar
  • Publication number: 20140186932
    Abstract: An apparatus for inoculating and streaking a solid growth culture medium in a plate, the streaking using a streaking applicator having a line of resiliently and flexibly supported spaced apart contact surfaces, the apparatus including: (a) an inoculating and streaking station including: a plate work position having a notional action line fixed in two dimensions (x,y) in a predetermined position; and a plate rotation device for rotating a positioned plate to cause streaking; (b) a sensor capable of locating the surface of the medium in a positioned plate to thereby determine for that plate, prior to inoculation and streaking of that plate, the third dimension (z) of the action line; (c) an inoculating device capable of dispensing inoculum, along the action line, on the surface of the medium in the positioned plate; and (d) a streaking device capable of moving the streaking applicator such that its line of spaced apart contact surfaces contacts, along the action line, the surface of the medium in the positi
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: LBT INNOVATIONS LIMITED
    Inventors: Rajiv Gupta, Stephen Lewis Leckenby, Phillip James Duncan, Ryan Andrew Annear, Daniel Patrick Torpy, Chong Kean Ooi, Michael John Tomlinson, Leon Raj, Graeme John Cross, Kenneth Andrew Nicoll, Wayne Richard Cheetham, Michael Craig Lovett, Colin William Potter
  • Patent number: 8696294
    Abstract: An apparatus for orientating a solid growth culture medium plate from an original orientation to a worked orientation, the plate having a lid and a bottom, the apparatus including an orientation mechanism that includes opposed jaws able to receive and hold a plate therebetween in a held position that defines a notional tube above and below the plate, the orientation mechanism being mounted on a jaw support member such that the jaw support member is rotatable such that at least the plate bottom rotates about a generally horizontal axis that intersects the notional tube to orientate at least the plate bottom from the original orientation to the worked orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: LBT Innovations Limited
    Inventors: Rajiv Gupta, Stephen Lewis Leckenby, Phillip James Duncan, Daniel Patrick Torpy, Colin William Potter
  • Patent number: 8691558
    Abstract: An apparatus for inoculating and streaking a solid growth culture medium in a plate, the streaking using a streaking applicator having a line of resiliently and flexibly supported spaced apart contact surfaces, the apparatus including: (a) an inoculating and streaking station including: a plate work position having a notional action line fixed in two dimensions (x,y) in a predetermined position; and a plate rotation device for rotating a positioned plate to cause streaking; (b) a sensor capable of locating the surface of the medium in a positioned plate to thereby determine for that plate, prior to inoculation and streaking of that plate, the third dimension (z) of the action line; (c) an inoculating device capable of dispensing inoculum, along the action line, on the surface of the medium in the positioned plate; and (d) a streaking device capable of moving the streaking applicator such that its line of spaced apart contact surfaces contacts, along the action line, the surface of the medium in the positioned
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: LBT Innovations Limited
    Inventors: Rajiv Gupta, Stephen Lewis Leckenby, Phillip James Duncan, Ryan Andrew Annear, Daniel Patrick Torpy, Chong Kean Ooi, Michael John Tomlinson, Leon Raj, Graeme John Cross, Kenneth Andrew Nicoll, Wayne Richard Cheetham, Michael Craig Lovett, Colin William Potter
  • Patent number: 8645912
    Abstract: A method for use in replaying actions performed by a user of a software application. An input signal indicating an action performed by the user is received from a user input interface. Computer-executable instructions corresponding to the input signal are executed by a processor. An input event associated with the human-readable statements is stored in a memory device. Application object code corresponding to the human-readable statements may later be executed to replay the input event. In addition, an application state representing one or more variables of the software application may be stored.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Dan Welchman, Phillip James Robinson
  • Publication number: 20130121326
    Abstract: A software-based application dynamically updates user lists and enables communication between various network communication devices within a wireless network. The software-based application automatically builds and maintains a list of available users associated with the network communication devices in real-time, without reliance on a centralized server for authentication. Various types of communication, between network communication devices of the wireless network including text-based messaging, audio and video communication and file transfer are performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2012
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: F4W, Inc.
    Inventors: Phillip James DuMas, Larry Alan Williamson
  • Publication number: 20130117245
    Abstract: Described herein are embodiments of methods and systems and devices identification of asset records in a version managed datastore. In accordance with one aspect, a method is provided for identification of asset records in a version managed datastore. In one embodiment, the method includes: receiving an asset identifier, wherein the asset identifier is created as part of an asset record for a version of a version managed database; determining, using a processor, whether the asset identifier has been previously stored in an asset identity management database; sending a notice if the asset identifier has been previously stored in the asset identity management database; and storing at least the asset identifier in the asset identity management database if the asset identifier has not been previously stored in the asset identity management database.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Inventor: Phillip James Robinson
  • Publication number: 20130116332
    Abstract: Provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising transnorsertraline, salts and polymorphic forms of transnorsertraline, methods of making the compositions, and methods for their use for the treatment of CNS diseases, including depression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Inventors: Sharon M. Laughlin, Michael J. Sizensky, Surendra P. Singh, Harold Scott Wilkinson, Cai Gu Huang, Phillip James Bonasia, Susan S. D'souza
  • Patent number: 8408860
    Abstract: An apparatus for orientating a solid growth culture medium plate from an original orientation to a worked orientation, the plate having a lid and a bottom, the apparatus including an orientation mechanism that includes opposed jaws able to receive and hold a plate therebetween in a held position that defines a notional tube above and below the plate, the orientation mechanism being mounted on a jaw support member such that the jaw support member is rotatable such that at least the plate bottom rotates about a generally horizontal axis that intersects the notional tube to orientate at least the plate bottom from the original orientation to the worked orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Labtech Systems Limited
    Inventors: Rajiv Gupta, Stephen Lewis Leckenby, Phillip James Duncan, Daniel Patrick Torpy, Colin William Potter
  • Publication number: 20130006456
    Abstract: A method for load management for an electric drive machine comprises receiving a fuel signal indicative of a volume of fuel provided to an engine associated with the electric drive machine, receiving an engine speed signal indicative of a rotational speed of an output shaft of the engine, and receiving a boost pressure signal indicative of a pressure of air at an intake manifold of the engine. The method further includes determining a torque adjustment factor based on the fuel signal and the boost pressure signal, and determining a torque capability of the engine based on the fuel signal and the engine speed signal An engine torque limit is determined based on the torque capability and the torque adjustment factor A first motor torque command signal is determined for a first electric drive motor of the electric drive machine based at least in part on the engine torque limit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2011
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventors: Srikar THADUVAYI, Phillip James Houtz, Jeffrey Alan Brand, Alexander Cameron Crosman
  • Publication number: 20120325135
    Abstract: A watercraft having a hull, a mast with sail, an aft rudder and a hydrofoil projecting below the bottom of the hull. The hydrofoil is pivotly connected to the hull enabling the hydrofoil to pitch on a pivot axis which is essentially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the hull. The hydrofoils have a vertical part which produces lateral forces to accelerate the boat in turns and resist lateral forces from the sail, and a vertical portion which curves into the horizontal portion which produces vertical lift. The angle of incidence of the hydrofoil is controlled by a sensor arm carrying a trailing sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: Hobie Cat Company, a Missouri corporation
    Inventors: Gregory Scott Ketterman, James Taylor Czamowski, Jason Christopher Kardas, Phillip James Dow
  • Patent number: 8289900
    Abstract: A software-based application dynamically updates user lists and enables communication between various network communication devices within a wireless network. The software-based application automatically builds and maintains a list of available users associated with the network communication devices in real-time, without reliance on a centralized server for authentication. Various types of communication, between network communication devices of the wireless network including text-based messaging, audio and video communication and file transfer are performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: F4W, Inc.
    Inventors: Phillip James DuMas, Larry Alan Williamson
  • Publication number: 20120258795
    Abstract: The patent involves the use of a portable device with a universal serial bus connector and memory which can store the unique biometrics of its registered owner for the purposes of identification; record the biometrics of any person attempting to use the device; confirm whether the user is the registered owner of the device; control access to electronic devices; monitor and record the operational activity of its user; store pre-defined value, duration and budgetary constraints; compare activity to pre-defined values, durations and budgetary constraints; store monetary value; visually indicate when operative; be electronically locked and de-activated; and connect and communicate directly or remotely to other electronic devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Inventor: Phillip James Ryan
  • Patent number: 8192682
    Abstract: High strength metal alloys are described herein. At least one composition of a metal alloy includes chromium, nickel, copper, manganese, silicon, niobium, tungsten and iron. System, methods, and heaters that include the high strength metal alloys are described herein. At least one heater system may include a canister at least partially made from material containing at least one of the metal alloys. At least one system for heating a subterranean formation may include a tublar that is at least partially made from a material containing at least one of the metal alloys.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: Phillip James Maziasz, John Paul Shingledecker, Michael Leonard Santella, Joachim Hugo Schneibel, Vinod Kumar Sikka, Harold J. Vinegar, Randy Carl John, Dong Sub Kim
  • Publication number: 20120124484
    Abstract: A system for collaboration in project development includes a central server including a collaboration controller configured to support a virtual whiteboard and two or more remote servers located in different locations and coupled to the central server. The two or more remote servers are configured to receive user information from one or more input devices during an information gathering session, to provide the user information to the central server, to receive information from the central server and to provide the information received from the central server to the one or more input devices. The central server is further configured to prevent the virtual whiteboard from being displayed on the one or more input devices during the information gathering session.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Phillip James Robinson, Simon Matthew Tutin
  • Publication number: 20120124549
    Abstract: A computer-based method for capturing project design decisions includes: providing a main page and at least one secondary page; receiving information from users and placing it on the secondary page; forming a secondary page summary text portion on one of the secondary pages in response to a tag command received from an authorized user; and linking the secondary page summary text portion to a summary text portion on the main page.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventor: PHILLIP JAMES ROBINSON
  • Patent number: 8175632
    Abstract: A system for establishing and maintaining communications across disparate networks comprises a satellite dish and control unit comprising a network management server and a satellite data conversion component. The control unit may further comprise an application server and a satellite dish alignment component. The system may further comprise at least one access point and a plurality of wireless routers. In certain embodiments, the system is relatively easy to deploy and can even be used when traditional network infrastructure is unavailable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: F4W, Inc.
    Inventors: James Keith Money, Phillip James DuMas
  • Publication number: 20120101295
    Abstract: An olefinically unsaturated monomer is stabilized by a retarder-containing composition which comprises a solvent and a quinone methide as a retarder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2012
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: EVONIK DEGUSSA GmbH
    Inventors: Stefanie Weyler, Phillip James, Oliver Erpeldinger, Manfred Neumann, Frank Kraushaar