Patents by Inventor Steven W. Weeks

Steven W. Weeks 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: 8980802
    Abstract: A chemically-modified mixed fuel includes methane gas from at least two methane-production sources and can be utilized in any process that incorporates a Kellogg Primary Reformer. A method for producing the chemically-modified mixed fuel described herein includes providing a first methane-containing gas from a first methane-production source, providing a second methane-containing gas from a second methane-production source and blending the first methane-containing gas with the second methane-containing gas at a suitable pressure to form a chemically-modified mixed fuel. In some cases, at least one additional methane-containing gas can be provided from at least one additional methane-production source and blended with the chemically-modified fuel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Keith A. Togna, Craig T. Euen, Steven W. Weeks, Mohammed I. Loya, Matthew C. Warren, Richard H. Kendrick
  • Patent number: 8730088
    Abstract: Techniques disclosed herein include systems and methods for accurately scheduling radar and radio events against each other. Specifically, a scheduling manager can schedule radar events based on scheduled radio events (wireless network communication events). A given radio schedule for a compact radar sensor can be a relatively complicated schedule, especially when the compact radar sensor operates as part of an ad hoc network. In certain embodiments, the scheduling manager identifies a radio transmission schedule of neighboring radar nodes or compact radar sensor units. Such a radio transmission schedule of neighboring nodes can include information on when neighboring nodes will be receiving or transmitting data. The scheduling manager then schedules radar events to be executed by the radar device at available times, or at times that do not overlap with scheduled radio events.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Raytheon BBN Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: Stephen D. Milligan, Jason Redi, Jonathan Fisher, Daniel Sumorok, Steven W. Weeks
  • Publication number: 20130326951
    Abstract: A chemically-modified mixed fuel includes methane gas from at least two methane-production sources and can be utilized in any process that incorporates a Kellogg Primary Reformer. A method for producing the chemically-modified mixed fuel described herein includes providing a first methane-containing gas from a first methane-production source, providing a second methane-containing gas from a second methane-production source and blending the first methane-containing gas with the second methane-containing gas at a suitable pressure to form a chemically-modified mixed fuel. In some cases, at least one additional methane-containing gas can be provided from at least one additional methane-production source and blended with the chemically-modified fuel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Keith A. Togna, Craig T. Euen, Steven W. Weeks, Mohammed I. Loya, Matthew C. Warren, Richard H. Kendrick
  • Patent number: 8545580
    Abstract: A chemically-modified mixed fuel includes methane gas from at least two methane-production sources and can be utilized in any process that incorporates a Kellogg Primary Reformer. A method for producing the chemically-modified mixed fuel described herein includes providing a first methane-containing gas from a first methane-production source, providing a second methane-containing gas from a second methane-production source and blending the first methane-containing gas with the second methane-containing gas at a suitable pressure to form a chemically-modified mixed fuel. In some cases, at least one additional methane-containing gas can be provided from at least one additional methane-production source and blended with the chemically-modified fuel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Keith A. Togna, Craig T. Euen, Steven W. Weeks, Mohammed I. Loya, Matthew C. Warren, Richard H. Kendrick
  • Publication number: 20120171630
    Abstract: A chemically-modified mixed fuel includes methane gas from at least two methane-production sources and can be utilized in any process that incorporates a Kellogg Primary Reformer. A method for producing the chemically-modified mixed fuel described herein includes providing a first methane-containing gas from a first methane-production source, providing a second methane-containing gas from a second methane-production source and blending the first methane-containing gas with the second methane-containing gas at a suitable pressure to form a chemically-modified mixed fuel. In some cases, at least one additional methane-containing gas can be provided from at least one additional methane-production source and blended with the chemically-modified fuel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Keith A. Togna, Craig T. Euen, Steven W. Weeks, Mohammed I. Loya, Matthew C. Warren, Richard H. Kendrick
  • Publication number: 20120032833
    Abstract: Techniques disclosed herein include systems and methods for accurately scheduling radar and radio events against each other. Specifically, a scheduling manager can schedule radar events based on scheduled radio events (wireless network communication events). A given radio schedule for a compact radar sensor can be a relatively complicated schedule, especially when the compact radar sensor operates as part of an ad hoc network. In certain embodiments, the scheduling manager identifies a radio transmission schedule of neighboring radar nodes or compact radar sensor units. Such a radio transmission schedule of neighboring nodes can include information on when neighboring nodes will be receiving or transmitting data. The scheduling manager then schedules radar events to be executed by the radar device at available times, or at times that do not overlap with scheduled radio events.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventors: Stephen D. Milligan, Jason Redi, Jonathan Fisher, Daniel Sumorok, Steven W. Weeks
  • Publication number: 20080016768
    Abstract: A chemically-modified mixed fuel has been produced, wherein at least part of the fuel is a) cost-efficient, b) renewable and/or a consistent resource (e.g. biogenic fuels), c) easy to use, d) easy to transport and e) relatively “clean” with respect to the amount of time/resources it requires to convert the fuel to a “useable” form. Specifically, a chemically-modified mixed fuel has been developed that comprises methane gas from at least two methane-production sources. In addition, this chemically-modified mixed fuel can be utilized in any process that incorporates a Kellogg Primary Reformer. A method for producing the chemically-modified mixed fuel described herein comprises a) providing a first methane-containing gas from a first methane-production source, b) providing a second methane-containing gas from a second methane-production source, c) blending the first methane-containing gas with the second methane-containing gas at a suitable pressure to form a chemically-modified mixed fuel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2006
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: Keith A. Togna, Craig T. Euen, Steven W. Weeks, Mohammed I. Loya, Matthew C. Warren, Richard H. Kendrick