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).
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Patent number: 8999110Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 17, 2013Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLCInventors: Cornel Hagiopol, David F. Townsend, Clay E. Ringold, James W. Johnston, Robert McDonald, Metric M. Simpson, Frederick S. Potter
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Publication number: 20150090899Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2013Publication date: April 2, 2015Inventors: Bridget Carragher, Clinton S. Potter, Tilak Jain
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Publication number: 20140360286Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2013Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: Bridget Carragher, Clinton S. Potter, Tilak Jain, Peter Kahn, Peter Wiktor
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Patent number: 8839500Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for pre-assembly of a solar panel string for a solar canopy, the process comprising aligning a plurality of solar panels onto an edge conveyor, wherein belts of the edge conveyor contact and support the bottom of the plurality of solar panels at opposite longitudinal ends of each solar panel and aligning a solar panel support channel below the plurality of solar panels; and attaching the solar panel support channel to the plurality of solar panels, thereby forming a solar panel string assembly.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2012Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.Inventors: David S. Potter, Nathan Dion Fleischer, Jeffrey Paul Munoz
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Publication number: 20140278507Abstract: The present invention is directed to a brand value growth and retention system for brand drugs commercialized by brand drug advertisers through a brand drug's lifecycle during patent exclusivity and after loss of exclusivity. The brand value growth and retention system iteratively analyzes combined computational models of consumer, healthcare provider retailer and payor segment data to produce brand drug promotional campaigns that are predictive with modifying parameters that transform the promotional campaigns over time. As a result, the brand drug promotional campaign generates an increased number of brand drug purchases while predicting the point where incremental promotional campaign investments produce a diminishing number of incremental brand drug purchases.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventor: Myrtle S. POTTER
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Publication number: 20140278909Abstract: A system and method redacts information from messages, and especially messages of an email campaign. The system receives a plurality of campaign reports, each campaign report including campaign data associated with the email campaign. The system redacts information from the campaign data, such as personal information of one or more recipients of the email campaign.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Return Path, IncInventors: Robert S. POTTER, Bradford J. FULTS
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Patent number: 8813440Abstract: A solar canopy connector system for attaching a solar power array to a Zee channel, including: an anchor member for affixing to a top portion of a Zee channel and for resting against the bottom portion of two solar power arrays; a planar step section; a riser section; and an angled kick section for hooking an edge portion of a Zee channel.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2009Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.Inventors: David S. Potter, Jeff P. Munoz
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Publication number: 20140166223Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2013Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLCInventors: Cornel Hagiopol, David F. Townsend, Clay E. Ringold, James W. Johnston, Robert McDonald, Metric M. Simpson, Frederick S. Potter
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Publication number: 20140081468Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: Paul Stuart & Associates, LLC.Inventor: Paul S. Potter
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Patent number: 8657991Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for manufacture of a solar panel string assembly for a solar canopy including: horizontally aligning two solar panel support channels substantially parallel to one another; applying an adhesive with a robotic tool to an upper portion of the solar panel support channels, the robotic tool comprising a fixed track aligned parallel with the two solar panel support channels, a robotic arm assembly movably supported by the track, a positioning member for adjusting the position of the robotic arm assembly along the track, and wherein the robotic arm comprises an adhesive applicator and a vacuum lift component; and lifting with the vacuum lift component of the robot arm assembly of the robotic tool and aligning a solar panel on top of the two solar panel support channels near opposing edges of the solar panel.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2012Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.Inventors: David S. Potter, Nathan Dion Fleischer, Jeffrey Paul Munoz
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Patent number: 8584338Abstract: 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; 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 proximate to opposing ends of the base member or support member, the arm members being configured and adapted for removably attaching at least two solar panel support channels.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2011Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.Inventor: David S. Potter
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Publication number: 20130040553Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2011Publication date: February 14, 2013Inventor: Paul S. Potter
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Publication number: 20120199266Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for manufacture of a solar panel string assembly for a solar canopy including: horizontally aligning two solar panel support channels substantially parallel to one another; applying an adhesive with a robotic tool to an upper portion of the solar panel support channels, the robotic tool comprising a fixed track aligned parallel with the two solar panel support channels, a robotic arm assembly movably supported by the track, a positioning member for adjusting the position of the robotic arm assembly along the track, and wherein the robotic arm comprises an adhesive applicator and a vacuum lift component; and lifting with the vacuum lift component of the robot arm assembly of the robotic tool and aligning a solar panel on top of the two solar panel support channels near opposing edges of the solar panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2012Publication date: August 9, 2012Applicant: CHEVRON USA INC.Inventors: David S. Potter, Nathan Dion Fleischer, Jeffrey Paul Munoz
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Publication number: 20120198682Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for pre-assembly of a solar panel string for a solar canopy, the process comprising aligning a plurality of solar panels onto an edge conveyor, wherein belts of the edge conveyor contact and support the bottom of the plurality of solar panels at opposite longitudinal ends of each solar panel and aligning a solar panel support channel below the plurality of solar panels; and attaching the solar panel support channel to the plurality of solar panels, thereby forming a solar panel string assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2012Publication date: August 9, 2012Applicant: CHEVRON USA INC.Inventors: David S. Potter, Nathan Dion Fleischer, Jeffrey Paul Munoz
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Publication number: 20120198696Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for aligning two solar panel support channels substantially parallel in a substantially planar pre-assembly tool, wherein the pre-assembly tool has two solar panel support channels guides for receiving and aligning the two solar panel support channels substantially parallel to one another; aligning a plurality of solar panels on top of the two solar panel support channels near opposing edges of each solar panel; and attaching the plurality of solar panels to the two solar panel support channels, thereby forming a solar panel string assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2012Publication date: August 9, 2012Applicant: CHEVRON USA INC.Inventors: David S. Potter, Nathan Dion Fleischer, Timothy McDonnell Brown, Jeffrey Paul Munoz
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Patent number: 8088406Abstract: The invention relates to a novel drug delivery technology. More particularly the invention relates to a method of delivering at least one therapeutic compound or a formulation comprising the at least one therapeutic compound to a patient; to a throwaway or reusable device for delivering at least one therapeutic compound or a formulation comprising the at least one therapeutic compound to a patient in a manner as set out by the method; to a pioneer projectile for use in said method; to formulations for use in said method and to an injectate comprising a pioneer projectile and formulation. It also relates to a disposable component containing either a pioneer projectile or an injectate. The invention also relates to a throwaway or reusable device for delivering at least one therapeutic compound, or a formulation comprising the at least one therapeutic compound (hereafter drug) to a patient, and a method for administering a drug to a patient using said device.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2006Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: Glide Pharmaceutical Technologies LimitedInventors: David S. Potter, Charles D. O. Potter
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Publication number: 20110283923Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2011Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicant: CHEVRON ENERGY SOLUTIONS COMPANY, a division of CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.Inventor: David S. Potter
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Publication number: 20110284709Abstract: 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; 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 proximate to opposing ends of the base member or support member, the arm members being configured and adapted for removably attaching at least two solar panel support channels.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2011Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicant: CHEVRON ENERGY SOLUTIONS COMPANY, a division of CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.Inventor: David S. Potter
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Publication number: 20110094559Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2010Publication date: April 28, 2011Inventors: DAVID S. POTTER, Jeff P. Munoz
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Publication number: 20110094088Abstract: A method of accelerating a solar canopy construction project, including (a) preparing complete architectural and construction plans for a versatile solar canopy support system including (i) at least two substantially horizontally disposed zee channel support beams for supporting at least two zee channels, (ii) and at least two zee channels for supporting at least one solar power array and fixedly attached to the at least two zee channel support beams, each zee channel having a first end disposed at an upper portion of one zee channel support beam and having a second end disposed at an upper portion of another zee channel support beam, each zee channel including a longitudinal axis substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of each zee channel support beam, and (iii) wherein the architectural and construction plans for a versatile solar canopy support system provide are sufficient to cover a plurality of solar canopy project configurations and site conditions; and (b) obtaining approval for the archiType: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2009Publication date: April 28, 2011Inventors: David S. Potter, Jeff P. Munoz