Patents by Inventor Trevor Hawkins
Trevor Hawkins 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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Publication number: 20230323508Abstract: A method for concentrating and collecting lithium and lithium compounds via a fluidized bed reactor is disclosed. A hopper receives crushed and pulverized lithium ore, and a feeder tube transfers the crushed and pulverized lithium ore to a fluidized bed reactor. An air mixing chamber receives pressurized air from a pressurized gas inlet and a distributor plate is positioned between the air mixing chamber and the fluidized bed reactor to distribute air pressure across the bottom of the fluidized bed reactor. A cyclone receives a material from the fluid bed reactor and transmits the material to a flume for collection or redistribution through a series of fluid bed reactors for further refinement.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2022Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventor: Trevor Hawkins, JR.
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Publication number: 20220370802Abstract: Described herein are noninvasive electrical stimulation devices, systems and methods for stimulation of the Vagus nerve through its auricular branch to provide beneficial physiological responses in subjects, including alleviation, mitigation or elimination of symptoms of various disorders, including metabolic and inflammatory disorders.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2020Publication date: November 24, 2022Applicant: United Therapeutics CorporationInventors: Kevin Tracey, Corinna Lathan, Trevor Hawkins
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Patent number: 9976786Abstract: A stand alone ice making appliance or an ice maker within an appliance is provided including a water inlet, a water inlet valve disposed within the water inlet configured to allow water passage when in an open position and configured to prevent water passage when in a closed position, a reservoir in fluid communication with the water inlet, a water level sensor disposed in the reservoir, and a control unit in electrical communication with the water level sensor and the water inlet valve. The control unit is configured to calculate a fluid flow rate using the time between the water inlet valve opening and the water level sensor communicating when a first predetermined water level has been reached within the reservoir, and use the calculated flow rate to calculate a total water inlet valve open time to fill the reservoir to a second predetermined water level.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2015Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Brian J. Beuligman, Scott Daniel Boyd, Trevor Hawkins, Steven L. Proctor, Chad J. Rotter, William C. Montgomery
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Patent number: 9568230Abstract: A stand alone ice making appliance or an ice maker within an appliance is provided where the ice maker includes a fluid inlet, a filtration element in fluid communication with the fluid inlet, a control housing configured to engage the filtration element, and a filter cover disposed adjacent the control housing and configured to support the filtration element, wherein the filter cover comprises a plurality of fluid draining slots.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2016Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Scott Daniel Boyd, Trevor Hawkins, Steven L. Proctor, Chad J. Rotter, Michael A. Bowen, Umakant Suresh Katu
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Publication number: 20160195323Abstract: A stand alone ice making appliance or an ice maker within an appliance is provided where the ice maker includes a fluid inlet, a filtration element in fluid communication with the fluid inlet, a control housing configured to engage the filtration element, and a filter cover disposed adjacent the control housing and configured to support the filtration element, wherein the filter cover comprises a plurality of fluid draining slots.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2016Publication date: July 7, 2016Inventors: Scott Daniel Boyd, Trevor Hawkins, Steven L. Proctor, Chad J. Rotter, Michael A. Bowen, Umakant Suresh Katu
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Patent number: 9353981Abstract: A stand alone ice making appliance or an ice maker within an appliance is provided where the ice maker includes a fluid inlet, a filtration element in fluid communication with the fluid inlet, a control housing configured to engage the filtration element, and a filter cover disposed adjacent the control housing and configured to support the filtration element, wherein the filter cover comprises a plurality of fluid draining slots.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2013Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Trevor Hawkins, Chad J. Rotter, Michael A. Bowen
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Patent number: 9303911Abstract: A stand alone ice making appliance or an ice maker within an appliance is provided including a fluid supply inlet, a fluid reservoir that is configured to receive a fluid from the fluid supply inlet, a cooling plate that is in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir, a refrigeration device in thermal contact with the cooling plate that is configured to freeze a predetermined amount of fluid to form a section of ice, a cutter grid configured adjacent the cooling plate to divide the section of ice, wherein at least a portion of the ice produces an excess fluid, an ice storage area in communication with the cutter grid where the storage area has at least one vertical wall, and a fluid diverter configured adjacent the cutter grid that is configured to direct the excess fluid toward the at least one vertical wall.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Scott Daniel Boyd, Trevor Hawkins, Steven L. Proctor, Chad J. Rotter, Michael A. Bowen, Umakant Suresh Katu
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Publication number: 20160069601Abstract: A stand alone ice making appliance or an ice maker within an appliance is provided including a water inlet, a water inlet valve disposed within the water inlet configured to allow water passage when in an open position and configured to prevent water passage when in a closed position, a reservoir in fluid communication with the water inlet, a water level sensor disposed in the reservoir, and a control unit in electrical communication with the water level sensor and the water inlet valve. The control unit is configured to calculate a fluid flow rate using the time between the water inlet valve opening and the water level sensor communicating when a first predetermined water level has been reached within the reservoir, and use the calculated flow rate to calculate a total water inlet valve open time to fill the reservoir to a second predetermined water level.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Applicant: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Brian J. Beuligman, Scott Daniel Boyd, Trevor Hawkins, Steven L. Proctor, Chad J. Rotter, William C. Montgomery
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Patent number: 9200824Abstract: A stand alone ice making appliance or an ice maker within an appliance is provided including a water inlet, a water inlet valve disposed within the water inlet configured to allow water passage when in an open position and configured to prevent water passage when in a closed position, a reservoir in fluid communication with the water inlet, a water level sensor disposed in the reservoir, and a control unit in electrical communication with the water level sensor and the water inlet valve. The control unit is configured to calculate a fluid flow rate using the time between the water inlet valve opening and the water level sensor communicating when a first predetermined water level has been reached within the reservoir, and use the calculated flow rate to calculate a total water inlet valve open time to fill the reservoir to a second predetermined water level.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2013Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Brian J. Beuligman, Scott Daniel Boyd, Trevor Hawkins, Steven L. Proctor, Chad J. Rotter, William C. Montgomery
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Publication number: 20140202181Abstract: A stand alone ice making appliance or an ice maker within an appliance is provided including a fluid supply inlet, a fluid reservoir that is configured to receive a fluid from the fluid supply inlet, a cooling plate that is in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir, a refrigeration device in thermal contact with the cooling plate that is configured to freeze a predetermined amount of fluid to form a section of ice, a cutter grid configured adjacent the cooling plate to divide the section of ice, wherein at least a portion of the ice produces an excess fluid, an ice storage area in communication with the cutter grid where the storage area has at least one vertical wall, and a fluid diverter configured adjacent the cutter grid that is configured to direct the excess fluid toward the at least one vertical wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2013Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: SCOTT DANIEL BOYD, TREVOR HAWKINS, STEVEN L. PROCTOR, CHAD J. ROTTER, MICHAEL A. BOWEN
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Publication number: 20140202195Abstract: A stand alone ice making appliance or an ice maker within an appliance is provided where the ice maker includes a fluid inlet, a filtration element in fluid communication with the fluid inlet, a control housing configured to engage the filtration element, and a filter cover disposed adjacent the control housing and configured to support the filtration element, wherein the filter cover comprises a plurality of fluid draining slots.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2013Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONInventors: TREVOR HAWKINS, CHAD J. ROTTER, MICHAEL A. BOWEN
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Publication number: 20140032125Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure describes a method that may include receiving an indication of selection of a first diagnostic algorithm of two or more of diagnostic algorithms for analyzing genetic sequence data, where the indication is associated with an identifier. The method may further include retrieving, from a storage medium, first genetic sequencing data associated with the identifier and analyzing, by one or more processors, the first genetic sequencing data using the first diagnostic algorithm to obtain at least one diagnostic result.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2012Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC.Inventor: Trevor Hawkins
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Patent number: 6020476Abstract: A small family of novel genes referred to as the DAZ gene family, present in interval 6D and/or 6E of the distal portion of the long arm of the human Y chromosome and on human chromosome 3. Alteration of a DAZ gene present in interval 6D and/or 6E of the distal portion of the long arm of the human Y chromosome is associated with reduced sperm count. Methods of diagnosis and treatment utilizing a DAZ gene, and antibodies that bind to the protein encoded by said genes.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 1996Date of Patent: February 1, 2000Assignee: Whitehead Institute for Biomedical ResearchInventors: David C. Page, Renee Reijo, Richa Saxena, Trevor Hawkins, Mary Pat Reeve
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Patent number: 5898071Abstract: A method of separating polynucleotides, such as DNA, RNA and PNA, from a solution containing polynucleotides by reversibly and non-specifically binding the polynucleotides to a solid surface, such as a magnetic microparticle, having a functional group-coated surface is disclosed. The salt and polyalkylene glycol concentration of the solution is adjusted to levels which result in polynucleotide binding to the magnetic microparticles. The magnetic microparticles with bound polynucleotides are separated from the solution and the polynucleotides are eluted from the magnetic microparticles.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 1998Date of Patent: April 27, 1999Assignee: Whitehead Institute for Biomedical ResearchInventor: Trevor Hawkins
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Patent number: 5705628Abstract: A method of separating polynucleotides, such as DNA, RNA and PNA, from a solution containing polynucleotides by reversibly and non-specifically binding the polynucleotides to a solid surface, such as a magnetic microparticle, having a functional group-coated surface is disclosed. The salt and polyalkylene glycol concentration of the solution is adjusted to levels which result in polynucleotide binding to the magnetic microparticles. The magnetic microparticles with bound polynucleotides are separated from the solution and the polynucleotides are eluted from the magnetic microparticles.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 1994Date of Patent: January 6, 1998Assignee: Whitehead Institute for Biomedical ResearchInventor: Trevor Hawkins