Patents by Inventor Robert Davis

Robert Davis 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).

  • Method for clarifying industrial wastewater while minimizing sludge
    Patent number: 7291275
    Abstract: Methods are described for removing contaminates from aqueous industrial wastewater process streams, specifically industrial laundries to yield a less contaminated aqueous effluent for discharge to a sewer and reduce the sludge generated therefrom. A premixed medium/high molecular weight and medium/high charged cationic coagulant solution polymer and an inorganic aluminum species is injected into the wastewater, and after at least a two second delay, a high molecular weight highly charged anionic flocculent polymer solution is injected into the wastewater which reduces sludge generation, while maintaining or exceeding effluent quality. Also, no coagulant, flocculent or sludge aids are needed to attain the results and the sludge can be dewatered in a plate and frame press.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Inventors: Robert A. Davis, Stuart G. Davis
  • Method, system, and apparatus for virtual modeling of biological tissue with adaptive emergent functionality
    Publication number: 20070233441
    Abstract: A method system, and apparatus for virtual modeling of biological tissue yields virtual multicellular individuals that exhibit adaptive emergent functionality in response to environmental stimuli. Virtual environmental parameters and cells with genomes are generated, and modified by genetic operations. Cells are developed into generations of multicellular individuals, which are evaluated and selected via evolutionary search according to fitness criteria, and individuals exhibiting adaptive emergent functionality, such as self-repair, are developed and identified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2005
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Applicant: Crowley Davis Research, Inc.
    Inventors: William Crowley, Ullysses Eoff, Cap Petschulat, Mason Vail, Richard Newman, Timothy Andersen, Timothy Otter, Robert Davis
  • Skin antiseptic composition dispenser and methods of use
    Patent number: 7261701
    Abstract: Skin antiseptic composition dispensers and methods of use are disclosed. The skin antiseptic composition dispenser may include a container with one or more walls that are substantially impermeable to ethylene oxide gas during normal ethylene oxide sterilization processes. In some embodiments, the container may include flexible walls free of metallic foil barrier layers. The containers may also include one or more vents in addition to one or more openings used to dispense the skin antiseptic composition within the container. The dispenser may include an applicator with a hydrophilic foam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Co.
    Inventors: Robert A. Davis, Matthew T. Scholz, Mark V. Johnson, Triet M. Lu, Robert A. Asmus, John D. Dell
  • Method of clarifying industrial wastewater for the reduction of organic waste content using cationic dispersion polymers combined with powdered activated carbon and anionic flocculent polymers
    Publication number: 20070187334
    Abstract: Methods are described for removing contaminates from aqueous industrial wastewater process streams, to yield a less contaminated aqueous specifically in the area of soluble organic containing effluent for discharge. A premixed medium/high molecular weight and medium/high charged cationic coagulant solution polymer and a powered activated carbon (PAC) is injected into the wastewater, and after a delay on the order of about ten seconds or greater, a high molecular weight highly charged anionic flocculent polymer solution is injected into the wastewater which reduces oil and grease (FOG), (BOD). (COD), volatiles total suspended solids (TSS), and other contaminants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: Stuart Davis, Robert Davis
  • Cover for infant/child seat
    Publication number: 20070158984
    Abstract: A seat cover for an infant/child seat having a seat portion and a back portion and straps for securing an infant/child within the seat comprises a cover member for mounting on at least a part of the seat portion and/or back portion of the infant/child seat. At least one aperture is formed in the cover member for receiving a strap to allow a part of the strap to pass therethrough. A fastener is formed on at least one of the apertures for opening and closing at least a portion of the aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: Robert Davis, Jennie Enholm
  • NOVEL SUBSTITUTED PYRIDINYLOXY AND PYRIMIDINYLOXY AMIDES USEFUL AS INHIBITORS OF PROTEIN KINASES
    Publication number: 20070155746
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and methods useful as inhibitors of protein kinases, including B-Raf and several receptor tyrosine and cytoplasmic tyrosine kinases. The present invention is directed to new substituted pyrimidinyloxy urea compounds of Formulas II, III and IV and compositions and their application as pharmaceuticals for the treatment of disease. Methods of modulating of protein kinase activity in a human or animal subject are also provided for the treatment diseases such as cancers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Applicant: KALYPSYS, INC.
    Inventors: Hengyuan Lang, Timothy Gahman, Mark Herbert, Paul Wash, Cunxiang Zhao, Robert Davis
  • Hybrid Vehicle With Integral Generator For Auxiliary Loads
    Publication number: 20070151782
    Abstract: A hybrid vehicle includes an internal combustion engine coupled to a combined starter/motor/generator which is, in turn, coupled to a transmission of the vehicle. The starter/motor/generator is coupled to a high voltage battery pack via an inverter and to a deployable power output panel for serving loads external to the vehicle. Whenever external loads are to be powered, a control unit automatically places the vehicle in PARK, or alternatively activates an electrical parking brake system to hold the vehicle stationary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2007
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Inventors: Arthur Buglione, Thomas Moore, Gerald Cilibraise, Kathi Lee, Richard Reed, Del Schroeder, Robert Malcolm, Edmund Tworkowski, Kenneth Hartwig, Lewis Eanes, Glenn Lucas, Robert Davis, William Doolittle
  • NOVEL SUBSTITUTED PYRIMIDINYLOXY UREAS USEFUL AS INHIBITORS OF PROTEIN KINASES
    Publication number: 20070155764
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and methods useful as inhibitors of protein kinases, including B-Raf and several receptor tyrosine and cytoplasmic tyrosine kinases. The present invention is directed to new substituted pyrimidinyloxy urea compounds of Formulas II, III and IV and compositions and their application as pharmaceuticals for the treatment of disease. Methods of modulating of protein kinase activity in a human or animal subject are also provided for the treatment diseases such as cancers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Applicant: KALYPSYS, INC.
    Inventors: Hengyuan Lang, Timothy Gahman, Mark Herbert, Paul Wash, Cunxiang Zhao, Robert Davis
  • Surgical prep solution applicator
    Publication number: 20070147946
    Abstract: Systems for applying or dispensing fluids such as surgical prep solution are disclosed. The applicator includes a barrel portion, container, and/or cap. The barrel portion, container and/or cap comprises elements such that they can be movably located relative to each other prior to activation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2005
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Inventors: Claude Cybulski, Robert Davis, Mary Hynan, Mark Johnson, Daniel McIntyre, Steven Stoner
  • Hinged disc for disc screen
    Publication number: 20070138068
    Abstract: A disc for releasable attachment to a shaft of a disc screen apparatus includes a generally ring-shaped hub. The hub has a bore and a split defining a pair of opposing ends. The hub also has a hinge intermediate the opposing ends that permits the opposing ends of the hub to be separated a predetermined distance sufficient to allow the shaft of the disc screen apparatus to pass between the opposing ends into the bore. A plurality of outer impacting elements are supported on the hub and are configured for engaging materials to be classified and propelling the materials in a conveying direction when the hub is rotated. A mechanism is provided to secure the hub to the shaft so that the shaft extends through the bore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2005
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventor: Robert Davis
  • Methods and Apparatus for Communication Using UV Light
    Publication number: 20070098407
    Abstract: Communication methods and apparatus using ultraviolet (UV) light are provided. Save UV communication devices, including remote control units, can use highly efficient UV LEDs and very low-noise UV photodetectors. In some cases, the LEDs emit light at wavelengths below 400 nm, below 320 nm, or even below 280 nm. In one embodiment, communication can be achieved using an LED that emits less than about 1 picowatt of UV energy at a photodetector distance of up to at least about 10 meters. Longer range communication can also be achieved at higher power levels. Photodetectors having very low dark currents at room temperature, such as below about 1×10?9 A/m2, are preferable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Applicant: Next Safety, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack Hebrank, Charles Hunter, Michael Weiner, Robert Davis, Laurie McNeil
  • Universal modular power supply carrier
    Patent number: 7209357
    Abstract: A universal modular power supply carrier mounts different sized power supplies within a substantially rectangular body designed for thermal and electromagnetic emissions control. The power supplies are preferably secured within the carrier body. Input connectors may be alternating current or direct current. The output connector may be pin, or blade, and socket with blind mating capability. One or more direct current voltages may be output by the carrier to a motherboard or other electronic circuitry. The universal modular power supply carrier may be contained in a one-size universal electronic equipment cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Network Appliance, Inc.
    Inventors: Zoltan Zansky, James Robert Davis
  • Compression of Emulation Trace Data
    Publication number: 20070083353
    Abstract: A system and method for compressing trace data from an emulation system. Scan chains may receive trace data from configurable logic blocks inside one or more emulation chips, and the data received from the scan chains may be compressed. Where delta compression is used, the scan chains may also perform a delta detection function. Alternatively, delta detection may be performed using the outputs of the scan chains. In addition, event detectors may be implemented within or outside of the scan chains. Compression of the trace data may include receiving a plurality of data sets and performing compression along cross-sections of the combined data sets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Applicant: MENTOR GRAPHICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Charley Selvidge, Robert Davis, Peer Schmitt, Joshua Marantz
  • Data file correlation system and method
    Publication number: 20070067278
    Abstract: A method for correlating data from a data source representing a single data file to a data target containing a plurality of data files is provided. The method includes normalizing the data from the data source, such as by removing white space and replacing data strings. One or more data strings are selected for use as preliminary selection criteria. The preliminary selection criteria are then used to search for one or more matches in the normalized data from the data source. If no match is found, one or more data strings are selected for use as secondary selection criteria. A correlation score is calculated if at least one match is found using the preliminary selection criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2006
    Publication date: March 22, 2007
    Inventors: Wincenty Borodziewicz, Robert Davis
  • Cover for infant/child seat
    Patent number: 7192086
    Abstract: A seat cover for an infant/child seat having a seat portion and a back portion and straps for securing an infant/child within the seat comprises a cover member for mounting on at least a part of the seat portion and/or back portion of the infant/child seat. At least one aperture is formed in the cover member for receiving a strap to allow a part of the strap to pass therethrough. A fastener is formed on at least one of the apertures for opening and closing at least a portion of the aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Inventors: Robert Davis, Jennie Enholm
  • Tetrazole fungicides
    Publication number: 20070060631
    Abstract: The use of certain tetrazole compounds as fungicides is disclosed wherein said compounds are of the structural formula: wherein: R is selected from the group consisting of phenyl groups of the structural formula: and thienyl groups of the structural formula: and X and Y are each selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, haloalkyl, halogen, and nitro. Novel compounds wherein X is selected from the group consisting of haloalkyl, halogen, and nitro and Y is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, haloalkyl, halogen, and nitro are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2005
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Inventors: Mark Dekeyser, Ahmad Ghavami, Robert Davis, Sheldon Park, Steven Hobbs, Clifford Pratt, Gaik-Lean Chee, Daniel Walther
  • Inhibitors of MAPK/Erk Kinase
    Publication number: 20070049591
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of MEK kinase and methods for the treatment or prevention of cellular proliferative disease states, such as conditions related to the hyperactivity of MEK, as well as diseases modulated by the MEK cascade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2006
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Inventors: Anthony Pinkerton, Robert Davis, Timothy Gahman, J. Semple
  • Interactive promotional content management system and article of manufacture thereof
    Publication number: 20070050816
    Abstract: A system for creating user defined advertisements. The system comprises a computer readable storage medium. The medium comprises a digitized film/video; an attribute database comprising predetermined attributes. Each attribute correlates to at least one scene of the film/video. An advertisement database is provided comprising predetermined advertisements of the film/video. A publication database is provided comprising critiques of the film/video. The medium also comprises selection instructions for the user to select, for viewing, one of the digitized film/video, the selected scene, the predetermined advertisements or the critiques. A machine capable of reading the computer readable storage medium implements the instructions for viewing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Inventors: Robert Davis, Benjamin Weinberger
  • Methods and compositions for diagnosing and treating arthritic disorders and regulating bone mass
    Publication number: 20070021496
    Abstract: The present invention relates to improved diagnostic methods for early detection of a risk for developing an arthritic disorder in humans, and screening assays for therapeutic agents useful in the treatment of arthritic disorders, by comparing the levels of one or more indicators of altered mitochondrial function. Indicators of altered mitochondrial function include enzymes such as mitochondrial enzymes and ATP biosynthesis factors. Other indicators of altered mitochondrial function include mitochondrial mass, mitochondrial number and mitochondrial DNA content, cellular responses to elevated intracellular calcium and to apoptogens, and free radical production. Methods of treating, and of stratifying, human patients as such methods relate to disclosed indicators of altered mitchondrial function are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2005
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Applicants: MIGENIX Corp., THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Robert Terkeltaub, Anne Murphy, James Dykens, Soumitra Ghosh, Robert Davis, Andrew Granston
  • Method of clarifying industrial laundry wastewater using cationic dispersion polymers and anionic flocculent polymers
    Patent number: 7160470
    Abstract: Methods are described for removing contaminates from aqueous industrial wastewater process streams, specifically industrial laundries to yield a less contaminated aqueous effluent for discharge to a sewer and reduce the sludge generated therefrom. A premixed medium/high molecular weight and medium/high charged cationic coagulant solution polymer and an inorganic aluminum species is injected into the wastewater, and after at least a two second delay, a high molecular weight highly charged anionic flocculent polymer solution is injected into the wastewater which reduces sludge generation, while maintaining or exceeding effluent quality. Also, no coagulant, flocculent or sludge aids are needed to attain the results and the sludge can be dewatered in a plate and frame press.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Inventors: Robert A. Davis, Stuart G. Davis