Patents by Inventor S. Potter

S. Potter 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).

  • Patent number: 9834890
    Abstract: Resin systems and methods for making and using same are provided. The method for making a paper product can include contacting a plurality of pulp fibers with a resin system. The resin system can include a first polyamidoamine-epihalohydrin resin and a second resin that can include a second polyamidoamine-epihalohydrin resin, a urea-formaldehyde resin, or a mixture thereof to produce a paper product. The first resin and the second resin can be sequentially or simultaneously contacted with the plurality of pulp fibers. The period for sequential addition between the first resin and the second resin is about 1 second to about 1 hour.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: Cornel Hagiopol, David F. Townsend, Clay E. Ringold, James W. Johnston, Robert McDonald, Metric M. Simpson, Frederick S. Potter
  • Publication number: 20170292222
    Abstract: Resin compositions, products made therewith, and methods for making such resin compositions and products. The resin composition can include a polyamide-epihalohydrin resin, a cationic styrene maleimide resin, and a urea-formaldehyde resin. The polyamide-epihalohydrin resin can include a reaction product of a polyamidoamine and an epihalohydrin. The cationic styrene maleimide resin can include a reaction product of a styrene maleic anhydride copolymer and an amine compound. The product can include a fiber web and an at least partially cured resin composition. The resin composition, prior to curing, can include a polyamide-epihalohydrin resin, a cationic styrene maleimide resin, and a urea-formaldehyde resin. The polyamide-epihalohydrin resin can include a reaction product of a polyamidoamine and an epihalohydrin. The cationic styrene maleimide resin can include a reaction product of a styrene maleic anhydride copolymer and an amine compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: Clay E. Ringold, Cornel Hagiopol, James W. Johnston, Frederick S. Potter
  • Patent number: 9702795
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and devices for preparing frozen vitrified samples for transmission electron microscopy. By reducing the volume of sample from microliter scale to picoliter scale, the requirement for blotting of excess fluid is minimized or eliminated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: The Scripps Research Institute
    Inventors: Bridget Carragher, Clinton S. Potter, Tilak Jain, Peter Kahn, Peter Wiktor
  • Patent number: 9689114
    Abstract: Resin compositions, products made therewith, and methods for making such resin compositions and products. The resin composition can include a polyamide-epihalohydrin resin, a cationic styrene maleimide resin, and a urea-formaldehyde resin. The polyamide-epihalohydrin resin can include a reaction product of a polyamidoamine and an epihalohydrin. The cationic styrene maleimide resin can include a reaction product of a styrene maleic anhydride copolymer and an amine compound. The product can include a fiber web and an at least partially cured resin composition. The resin composition, prior to curing, can include a polyamide-epihalohydrin resin, a cationic styrene maleimide resin, and a urea-formaldehyde resin. The polyamide-epihalohydrin resin can include a reaction product of a polyamidoamine and an epihalohydrin. The cationic styrene maleimide resin can include a reaction product of a styrene maleic anhydride copolymer and an amine compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: Clay E. Ringold, Cornel Hagiopol, James W. Johnston, Frederick S. Potter
  • Publication number: 20170176051
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for pre-assembly of an electrically connected array of solar panels for a solar canopy including a substantially planar base member for resting on a horizontal surface, a substantially planar support member for horizontally aligning side-by-side and horizontally supporting a plurality of solar panels when a photo-voltaic cell side of the solar panels rests against the support member, where a bottom portion of the support member is integral with the base member or fixed attached to the base member, and the support member extends upward from the base member; a track member disposed proximate a bottom portion of the support member attached to or integral with the support member or base member for vertically aligning side-by-side and vertically supporting a plurality of solar panels when a side edge portion of the solar panels rests on the track member; and at least two arm members, each having a free end and an attached end, the attached ends pivotally attached p
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventor: David S. POTTER
  • Publication number: 20170167756
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for stacking a plurality of solar module arrays each having a plurality of solar panels. The apparatus includes a lower portion disposed on top of a first solar panel support channel corresponding to a first solar module array, and an upper portion for supporting a second solar panel support channel corresponding to a second solar module array, wherein the second solar module array is stacked above the first solar module array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2017
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventor: David S. POTTER
  • Patent number: 9594008
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for preparation of complex specimen arrays for analysis by electron microscopy. These methods and compositions can permit high throughput screening of samples on single EM grid supports using sample volumes in the nanoliter and picoliter range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: The Scripps Research Institute
    Inventors: Bridget Carragher, Clinton S. Potter, Tilak Jain
  • Patent number: 9582011
    Abstract: An integrated attic ventilation, air conditioning and heating system electronic controller, with a system and method for use of the same, is disclosed. In one embodiment, the integrated electronic controller includes a housing configured to be secured within an attic space in a building structure having a living area. A temperature input and humidity input receive ambient temperature and humidity readings, respectively. The ambient measurements are compared to pre-determined temperature and humidity thresholds. If a threshold is exceeded, signals are send to actuate, in a coordinated fashion, a powered air intake and powered attic exhaust assembly. The powered air intake and powered attic exhaust assembly are operated intermittently, in coordination with the HVAC system, initially at a first set of extreme thresholds and operated constantly at a second set of more extreme thresholds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Paul Stuart & Associates, LLC.
    Inventor: Paul S. Potter
  • Publication number: 20170025250
    Abstract: The invention provides systems or apparatuses for dispensing aqueous materials for electron microscopy (EM). The systems allow dispensing of aqueous materials onto an EM sample grid at individual specimen locations in an ordered array of specimen locations, with each individual specimen location in the array of locations. The systems contain a holder for reversibly receiving an EM sample grid, and a dispenser containing one or more dispensing elements that are configured to discretely dispense one or more aqueous solutions from the dispensing elements onto a plurality of individual specimen locations. The dispenser is able to provide an ordered array of discrete specimen locations discontinuous with one another. In the systems, at least one dispensing element is configured to dispense picoliter volumes of one or more of the aqueous solutions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Bridget Carragher, Clinton S. Potter, Tilak Jain
  • Publication number: 20160368276
    Abstract: A decorative and durable panel and a method of making the panel are disclosed. The panel comprises a substrate, an image affixed to the substrate, an abrasion resistant coating over the ornamental layer, and a clear hot melt upper layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2016
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Inventor: Bancroft S. Potter
  • Patent number: 9506196
    Abstract: Resin systems and methods for making and using same are provided. The method for making a paper product can include contacting a plurality of pulp fibers with a resin system. The resin system can include a first polyamidoamine-epihalohydrin resin and a second resin that can include a second polyamidoamine-epihalohydrin resin, a urea-formaldehyde resin, or a mixture thereof to produce a paper product. The first resin and the second resin can be sequentially or simultaneously contacted with the plurality of pulp fibers. The period for sequential addition between the first resin and the second resin is about 1 second to about 1 hour.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: Cornel Hagiopol, David F. Townsend, Clay E. Ringold, James W. Johnston, Robert McDonald, Metric M. Simpson, Frederick S. Potter
  • Publication number: 20160265163
    Abstract: Resin systems and methods for making and using same are provided. The method for making a paper product can include contacting a plurality of pulp fibers with a resin system. The resin system can include a first polyamidoamine-epihalohydrin resin and a second resin that can include a second polyamidoamine-epihalohydrin resin, a urea-formaldehyde resin, or a mixture thereof to produce a paper product. The first resin and the second resin can be sequentially or simultaneously contacted with the plurality of pulp fibers. The period for sequential addition between the first resin and the second resin is about 1 second to about 1 hour.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: Cornel Hagiopol, David F. Townsend, Clay E. Ringold, James W. Johnston, Robert McDonald, Metric M. Simpson, Frederick S. Potter
  • Publication number: 20160246565
    Abstract: An apparatus for synchronizing an audio stream beat with a movement tempo enclosed audio device generating an audio stream. The detectors determine the beat per unit time of the audio stream and the tempo of movement of a user. Control input carried on a user's finger control the play of the audio device and the synchronization operation. In one aspect, the audio device and the control input are carried in a sleeve worn on a user's finger and wirelessly transmit the synchronized audio stream to headphones worn by a user. In another aspect, the audio device and an accelerometer for detecting user tempo are mounted in the headphone and wirelessly receive control input from the finger mounted control input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Philip J. Shaheen, James S. Potter
  • Publication number: 20160233818
    Abstract: The solar canopy support system has at least two beam support columns. Each beam support column has a first end connected to a ground surface and extends substantially vertically along a longitudinal axis from the first end to a second end. There is also a “C”-channel support beam connected at the second end of each beam support column. The “C”-channel support beam includes a longitudinal axis within about 0 degrees to about 30 degrees of perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of each beam support column. There are also two or more “C”-channels. Each “C”-channel has a first end connected to an upper portion of one “C”-channel support beam and has a second end connected to an upper portion of another “C”-channel support beam. Each “C”-channel includes a longitudinal axis substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of each “C”-channel support beam; at least one solar power array connected on an upper portion of at least two “C”-channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: David S. POTTER, Jeffrey Paul MUNOZ
  • Patent number: 9353483
    Abstract: Resin systems and methods for making and using same are provided. The method for making a paper product can include contacting a plurality of pulp fibers with a resin system. The resin system can include a first polyamidoamine-epihalohydrin resin and a second resin that can include a second polyamidoamine-epihalohydrin resin, a urea-formaldehyde resin, or a mixture thereof to produce a paper product. The first resin and the second resin can be sequentially or simultaneously contacted with the plurality of pulp fibers. The period for sequential addition between the first resin and the second resin is about 1 second to about 1 hour.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: Cornel Hagiopol, David F. Townsend, Clay E. Ringold, James W. Johnston, Robert McDonald, Metric M. Simpson, Frederick S. Potter
  • Patent number: 9321583
    Abstract: The invention is a pallet assembly for supporting an electrically connected array of a plurality of solar panels during storage and transport, the pallet manufacture including: a deck; a plurality of feet extending downward from the deck; a plate attached to an edge portion of the deck, for aligning the pallet assembly with an apparatus for building an electrically connected array of a plurality of solar panels; and at least one alignment bracket for aligning and preventing lateral movement of at least two solar panel support channels attached to the bottom of the electrically connected array of a plurality of solar panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: OPTERRA ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventor: David S. Potter
  • Publication number: 20160040011
    Abstract: Resin compositions, products made therewith, and methods for making such resin compositions and products. The resin composition can include a polyamide-epihalohydrin resin, a cationic styrene maleimide resin, and a urea-formaldehyde resin. The polyamide-epihalohydrin resin can include a reaction product of a polyamidoamine and an epihalohydrin. The cationic styrene maleimide resin can include a reaction product of a styrene maleic anhydride copolymer and an amine compound. The product can include a fiber web and an at least partially cured resin composition. The resin composition, prior to curing, can include a polyamide-epihalohydrin resin, a cationic styrene maleimide resin, and a urea-formaldehyde resin. The polyamide-epihalohydrin resin can include a reaction product of a polyamidoamine and an epihalohydrin. The cationic styrene maleimide resin can include a reaction product of a styrene maleic anhydride copolymer and an amine compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Applicant: GEORGIA-PACIFIC CHEMICALS LLC
    Inventors: Clay E. Ringold, Cornel Hagiopol, James W. Johnston, Frederick S. Potter
  • Patent number: 9121619
    Abstract: An aeration/ventilation device to be mounted on an aperture of a soffit may include a mounting platform to cooperate with the aperture of the soffit, a motor housing connected to the mounting platform, and a fan motor connected to the motor housing to a.) pull/draw cooler air in from the exterior of the soffit (under-eave) area of the building structure thus forcing the cooler air into the soffit interior and on into the attic space. b.) pull/draw hotter air out from the attic space into the interior of the soffit area thus forcing the hotter air out from the under-eave area of the structure. The aeration/ventilation device my use a double, single or multiple fan motors. These fan motors may be fixed to or be adjustable to the pitch angle of the roof structures. The aeration device my also include an electronic control housing to control the operation of the fan motors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: Paul Stuart & Associates, LLC.
    Inventor: Paul S. Potter
  • Publication number: 20150211183
    Abstract: Resin systems and methods for making and using same are provided. The method for making a paper product can include contacting a plurality of pulp fibers with a resin system. The resin system can include a first polyamidoamine-epihalohydrin resin and a second resin that can include a second polyamidoamine-epihalohydrin resin, a urea-formaldehyde resin, or a mixture thereof to produce a paper product. The first resin and the second resin can be sequentially or simultaneously contacted with the plurality of pulp fibers. The period for sequential addition between the first resin and the second resin is about 1 second to about 1 hour.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: Cornel Hagiopol, David F. Townsend, Clay E. Ringold, James W. Johnston, Robert McDonald, Metric M. Simpson, Frederick S. Potter
  • Publication number: 20150211182
    Abstract: Resin systems and methods for making and using same are provided. The method for making a paper product can include contacting a plurality of pulp fibers with a resin system. The resin system can include a first polyamidoamine-epihalohydrin resin and a second resin that can include a second polyamidoamine-epihalohydrin resin, a urea-formaldehyde resin, or a mixture thereof to produce a paper product. The first resin and the second resin can be sequentially or simultaneously contacted with the plurality of pulp fibers. The period for sequential addition between the first resin and the second resin is about 1 second to about 1 hour.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Applicant: GEORGIA-PACIFIC CHEMICALS LLC
    Inventors: Cornel Hagiopol, David F. Townsend, Clay E. Ringold, James W. Johnston, Robert McDonald, Metric M. Simpson, Frederick S. Potter