Patents by Inventor Steven Finley
Steven Finley 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: 12211611Abstract: An augmented/extended reality (AXR) headset for use with a surgery visualization system is described herein. The AXR headset includes a wearable support frame, one or more forward-facing cameras pivotably mounted to the wearable support frame, an imaging system mounted to the wearable support frame, and a control logic processor coupled to the one or more front facing cameras and the image generator, and programmed to execute an algorithm including the steps of receiving image data from the one or more forward-facing cameras and operating the image generator to display the received image data onto the curved mirror.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2024Date of Patent: January 28, 2025Assignee: RAYTRX, LLCInventors: Michael Hayes Freeman, Mitchael C. Freeman, Jordan Boss, Brian Santee, Montgomery H. F. Freeman, Thomas A. Finley, Linda Lam, Victoria M. McArtor, Steven Yeager, David Kessler, Ian Oswald
-
Patent number: 11027232Abstract: A method for producing ozone is disclosed. The ozone is separated by an adsorbent separation system from a mixture of oxygen and ozone. The adsorbent separation system operates by adsorbing ozone at higher pressures, then desorbing the ozone at normal pressures. Increased ozone concentrations result from these steps while the oxygen component can be recovered and used in producing the mixture of oxygen and ozone.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2016Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: Messer Industries USA, Inc.Inventors: Frank R. Fitch, Steven Finley
-
Patent number: 10695710Abstract: A method for the continuous production of ozone and recovery of oxygen in a purge cycle adsorption process having four adsorbent beds. The method has the steps of feeding a mixture of ozone and oxygen to a first and second adsorbent bed wherein the first and the second adsorbent bed adsorb ozone and allow oxygen to pass through; recovering the oxygen from the first bed; feeding the oxygen from the second bed to a fourth adsorbent bed, wherein ozone is desorbed from the fourth bed; feeding clean dry air through a valve to the third adsorbent bed, and measuring the flow rate of the clean dry air through the valve, comparing this flow rate to a pre-calculated value and adjusting the flow rate of the clean dry air to equal the pre-calculated value; desorbing ozone from the third bed; and recovering ozone from the third bed and the fourth bed.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2018Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: Messer Industries USA, Inc.Inventors: Steven Finley, Frank R. Fitch, Ravi Subramanian
-
Publication number: 20200038801Abstract: A method for the continuous production of ozone and recovery of oxygen in a purge cycle adsorption process having four adsorbent beds. The method has the steps of feeding a mixture of ozone and oxygen to a first and second adsorbent bed wherein the first and the second adsorbent bed adsorb ozone and allow oxygen to pass through; recovering the oxygen from the first bed; feeding the oxygen from the second bed to a fourth adsorbent bed, wherein ozone is desorbed from the fourth bed; feeding clean dry air through a valve to the third adsorbent bed, and measuring the flow rate of the clean dry air through the valve, comparing this flow rate to a pre-calculated value and adjusting the flow rate of the clean dry air to equal the pre-calculated value; desorbing ozone from the third bed; and recovering ozone from the third bed and the fourth bed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2018Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Steven Finley, Frank R. Fitch, Ravi Subramanian
-
Publication number: 20180328658Abstract: Methods and systems for recovering alkene (e.g., C2-C4 alkene) gas as well as producing pressurized alkene (e.g., C2-C4 alkene) gas from process gas streams including higher concentrations of alkenes are provided herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2017Publication date: November 15, 2018Inventors: Nicole RUMORE, Robert D'ORAZIO, Steven FINLEY
-
Publication number: 20180120026Abstract: An improved method for determining pressure in a lyophilisation system containing a lyophilisation chamber and a condenser chamber wherein a freeze drying operation is being performed is provided for. The improved method uses a temperature measuring device such as a thermocouple or a temperature resistance device to measure temperature and from this measurement the pressure of the components in the lyophilisation chamber can be calculated using a predetermined relationship between temperature and pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2016Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventor: Steven Finley
-
Publication number: 20170173514Abstract: A method for producing ozone is disclosed. The ozone is separated by an adsorbent separation system from a mixture of oxygen and ozone. The adsorbent separation system operates by adsorbing ozone at higher pressures, then desorbing the ozone at normal pressures. Increased ozone concentrations result from these steps while the oxygen component can be recovered and used in producing the mixture of oxygen and ozone.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2016Publication date: June 22, 2017Inventors: FRANK R. FITCH, STEVEN FINLEY
-
Publication number: 20170175329Abstract: A method for treating pulp through oxygen delignification and ozone bleaching is disclosed. The method uses a modified oxygen recovery unit which separates a mixture of oxygen and ozone thereby generating a stream of ozone and a stream of oxygen; feeding the stream of oxygen to an oxygen delignification unit; feeding a pulp to the oxygen delignification unit; feeding the stream of ozone to an ozone bleaching unit; feeding the delignified pulp to the ozone bleaching unit; and recovering the delignified and bleached pulp.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2016Publication date: June 22, 2017Inventors: Nicole Rumore, Steven Finley
-
Patent number: 9272908Abstract: An apparatus for removing contaminants from a gas stream includes a reaction chamber for receiving the gas stream; a gas-liquid contact assembly disposed in the reaction chamber; a sump disposed in the reaction chamber beneath the gas-liquid contact assembly, the sump containing a liquid scrubbing agent; a first inlet in communication with the sump for providing a reactive species to the liquid scrubbing agent in the sump for producing an oxidizing solution; a second inlet in communication with the reaction chamber for providing the gas stream to the reaction chamber; and a feed line having a first end in communication with the sump and a second end in communication with the reaction chamber above the gas-liquid contact assembly for dispensing the oxidizing solution to contact the gas-liquid contact assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2013Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: Linde AktiengesellschaftInventors: Naresh J. Suchak, Steven Finley
-
Publication number: 20140234514Abstract: A method of making a foamy beverage includes providing a liquid having at least one lipid-based ingredient therein and adding argon (Ar) gas to the liquid to provide a mixture for the foamy beverage. A beverage is also provided and includes a liquid mixture having at least one lipid-based ingredient therein and argon gas mixed into the liquid mixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2013Publication date: August 21, 2014Inventor: Steven FINLEY
-
Publication number: 20140065025Abstract: An apparatus for removing contaminants from a gas stream includes a reaction chamber for receiving the gas stream; a gas-liquid contact assembly disposed in the reaction chamber; a sump disposed in the reaction chamber beneath the gas-liquid contact assembly, the sump containing a liquid scrubbing agent; a first inlet in communication with the sump for providing a reactive species to the liquid scrubbing agent in the sump for producing an oxidizing solution; a second inlet in communication with the reaction chamber for providing the gas stream to the reaction chamber; and a feed line having a first end in communication with the sump and a second end in communication with the reaction chamber above the gas-liquid contact assembly for dispensing the oxidizing solution to contact the gas-liquid contact assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Inventors: Naresh J. SUCHAK, Steven Finley
-
Patent number: 8574521Abstract: An apparatus and method for removing contaminants from a gas stream is provided which includes (a) introducing the gas stream into a reaction chamber of a scrubber; (b) oxidizing first contaminants in a liquid phase with a reactive species in a sump of the scrubber for providing an oxidizing solution; (c) oxidizing second contaminants in a gas phase of the gas stream above the sump with excess reactive species disengaging from the oxidizing solution in the sump; (d) oxidizing and scrubbing third contaminants in a gas-liquid contact assembly disposed above the gas stream.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2010Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Linde AktiengesellschaftInventors: Naresh J. Suchak, Steven Finley
-
Publication number: 20120231127Abstract: A method for making a foaming beverage includes providing a beverage having at least one lipid-based ingredient therein and mixing nitrous oxide with said beverage. A beverage having a foam composition includes a liquid having at least one lipid-based ingredient therein and nitrous oxide mixed into the liquid. The nitrous oxide may be in gas phase.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2011Publication date: September 13, 2012Inventors: Steven FINLEY, Rustam H. Sethna, Daniel A. Morgan
-
Publication number: 20120076716Abstract: An apparatus and method for removing contaminants from a gas stream is provided which includes (a) introducing the gas stream into a reaction chamber of a scrubber; (b) oxidizing first contaminants in a liquid phase with a reactive species in a sump of the scrubber for providing an oxidizing solution; (c) oxidizing second contaminants in a gas phase of the gas stream above the sump; (d) oxidizing and scrubbing third contaminants in a gas-liquid contact assembly disposed above the gas stream.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2010Publication date: March 29, 2012Inventors: Naresh J. Suchak, Steven Finley
-
Publication number: 20110051546Abstract: A process for blending a plurality of fluids utilizes an apparatus including a blending tank having at least one inlet and an outlet; a first supply line and a second supply line in fluid communication with the at least one inlet; the first supply line being in fluid communication with a first fluid source and having a first timing valve disposed between the first fluid source and the at least one inlet; the second supply line being in fluid communication with a second fluid source and having a second timing valve disposed between the second fluid source and the at least one inlet; a controller operatively connected to the first and second timing valves for controlling frequency and duration of actuation of the first and second timing valves.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2009Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventors: Steven FINLEY, Mario Lopez
-
Patent number: 7766995Abstract: The present invention provides for an improved process for producing ozone which can be used to remove contaminants from gas streams in industrial processes. The improved process uses a separation device after the ozone generating system to separate the ozone from the oxygen gas and directs the ozone to the industrial process and the oxygen back to the feedstream entering the ozone generating system. The improved process further provides for the use of ozone so generated to removed contaminants from industrial process flue gas streams.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2007Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Linde LLCInventors: Naresh J. Suchak, Ravi Jain, Kelly Visconti, Steven Finley
-
Publication number: 20100162734Abstract: A self-chilling container, including an outer wall and an inner wall defining at least one adsorption chamber in a space provided between the outer wall and the inner wall, the adsorption chamber adapted to contain adsorbent material in heat transfer contact with at least the inner wall; the inner wall further defining at least one cooling chamber adjacent to the adsorption chamber, the cooling chamber being in heat transfer contact with the inner wall; at least one inlet disposed at the outer wall for introduction of a gas subliming solid material into the adsorption chamber for adsorption of sublimed gas onto the adsorbent material; and a valve in communication with the adsorption chamber for controlled release of the gas from the adsorption chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2008Publication date: July 1, 2010Applicant: Linde, Inc.Inventors: Stephen A. McCormick, Michael D. Newman, Steven Finley
-
Publication number: 20080017590Abstract: The present invention provides for an improved process for producing ozone which can be used to remove contaminants from gas streams in industrial processes. The improved process uses a separation device after the ozone generating system to separate the ozone from the oxygen gas and directs the ozone to the industrial process and the oxygen back to the feedstream entering the ozone generating system. The improved process further provides for the use of ozone so generated to removed contaminants from industrial process flue gas streams.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventors: Naresh Suchak, Ravi Jain, Kelly Visconti, Steven Finley