Patents by Inventor William Gibbs
William Gibbs 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: 20220127384Abstract: Metal contaminants may be problematic in a number of industries, particularly in the mining industry. Fines production and dust control may be similarly problematic in many industries, including the mining industry. Reaction products formed from a saccharide polymer and diallyldimethylammonium chloride (DADMAC) under room temperature to heating conditions in the presence of a hydroxide base or a radical initiator may be effective for promoting removal of metal contaminants from clay-containing substances, such as through froth flotation. The reaction products may also be effective for mitigating fines production and providing dust control by forming a coating upon a plurality of particulates.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2020Publication date: April 28, 2022Applicant: Integrity Bio-Chemicals, LLCInventors: Ashoka V.R. Madduri, Laura Benavides, Sameer Vhora, William Gibbs, Matthew B. Blackmon
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Patent number: 10620161Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for measuring oil/water content in oil-water mixtures, regardless of the salinity of the mixture. The oil content is measured using a dielectric sensor. It is determined whether the oil content is above or below a threshold. If the oil content is above the threshold, the oil content is reported using the measurement from the dielectric sensor. If the oil content is below the threshold, the oil content is reported using the measurement from the eddy current sensor.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2019Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTEInventors: Slawomir Winecki, Haskell Jac Fought, Meghan Harley Yugulis, Darwin Argumedo, Robert Stonebraker, William Gibbs
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Publication number: 20190369052Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for measuring oil/water content in oil-water mixtures, regardless of the salinity of the mixture. The oil content is measured using a dielectric sensor. It is determined whether the oil content is above or below a threshold. If the oil content is above the threshold, the oil content is reported using the measurement from the dielectric sensor. If the oil content is below the threshold, the oil content is reported using the measurement from the eddy current sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2019Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventors: Slawomir Winecki, Haskell Jac Fought, Meghan Harley Yugulis, Darwin Argumedo, Robert Stonebraker, William Gibbs
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Publication number: 20190369053Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for measuring oil/water content in oil-water mixtures, regardless of the salinity of the mixture. The oil content is measured using a dielectric sensor. It is determined whether the oil content is above or below a threshold. If the oil content is above the threshold, the oil content is reported using the measurement from the dielectric sensor. If the oil content is below the threshold, the oil content is reported using the measurement from the eddy current sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2019Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventors: Slawomir Winecki, Haskell Jac Fought, Meghan Harley Yugulis, Darwin Argumedo, Robert Stonebraker, William Gibbs
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Patent number: 10481129Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for measuring oil/water content in oil-water mixtures, regardless of the salinity of the mixture. The oil content is measured using a dielectric sensor. It is determined whether the oil content is above or below a threshold. If the oil content is above the threshold, the oil content is reported using the measurement from the dielectric sensor. If the oil content is below the threshold, the oil content is reported using the measurement from the eddy current sensor.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2019Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTEInventors: Slawomir Winecki, Haskell Jac Fought, Meghan Harley Yugulis, Darwin Argumedo, Robert Stonebraker, William Gibbs
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Patent number: 8308468Abstract: An apparatus and method for loading a tread press are provided. More specifically, the present invention provides for loading a tread band onto a tread press while suspending the tread band above the mold elements as the tread band is moved into the proper longitudinal position within the tread press. Lateral positioning can also be provided using the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2012Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignees: Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin, Michelin Recherche et TechniqueInventors: Bernard Papin, Theophile Henry Louchart, William Gibbs Pike
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Patent number: 8236228Abstract: An apparatus and method for loading a tread press are provided. More specifically, the present invention provides for loading a tread band onto a tread press while suspending the tread band above the mold elements as the tread band is moved into the proper longitudinal position within the tread press. Lateral positioning can also be provided using the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2005Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Michelin Recherche et TechniqueInventors: Bernard Papin, Theophile Henry Louchart, William Gibbs Pike
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Publication number: 20120177764Abstract: An apparatus and method for loading a tread press are provided. More specifically, the present invention provides for loading a tread band onto a tread press while suspending the tread band above the mold elements as the tread band is moved into the proper longitudinal position within the tread press. Lateral positioning can also be provided using the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2012Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: MICHELIN RECHERCHE ET TECHNIQUE, S.A.Inventors: Bernard Papin, Theophile Henry Louchart, William Gibbs Pike
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Patent number: 7850855Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of using recycled rubber including recycled rubber from tires to absorb hydrocarbons. The method is particularly applicable to absorbing waste or contaminating hydrocarbons from solid surfaces or particles where hydrocarbons may have been spilt or otherwise have contaminated the surfaces. The methods may also be used for removing spilt hydrocarbons from a liquid such as crude oil spills at sea.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2009Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Engineered Drilling Solutions Inc.Inventors: Daniel Guy Pomerleau, Kenneth William Gibbs
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Publication number: 20090250399Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of using recycled rubber including recycled rubber from tires to absorb hydrocarbons. The method is particularly applicable to absorbing waste or contaminating hydrocarbons from solid surfaces or particles where hydrocarbons may have been spilt or otherwise have contaminated the surfaces. The methods may also be used for removing spilt hydrocarbons from a liquid such as crude oil spills at sea.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2009Publication date: October 8, 2009Inventors: Daniel Guy Pomerleau, Kenneth William Gibbs
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Publication number: 20060287832Abstract: A method and system for reducing the noise content of molecular diagnostic signals. One or more hybridized microarrays derived from one or more biological samples. Gene expression data is obtained from the microarray and is filtered utilizing a signal transduction model. By incorporating the use of numerical representation of the signal transduction model, errors from measurement and process noise can be reduced.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2005Publication date: December 21, 2006Inventor: William Gibb
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Publication number: 20050261865Abstract: Some embodiments provide a sensor element, a shield element capacitively coupled to the sensor element and to ground, a coupling circuit to receive an input signal, and to electrically couple the received input signal to the sensor element and to the shield element, an output circuit to generate an output signal, the output signal based on a capacitance between the sensor element and an object, and a classifier to determine a material based on the output signal, and to transmit a material signal to the output circuit based on the determined material, wherein the output circuit is adjustable based on the material signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2005Publication date: November 24, 2005Inventors: William Gibb, Michael Smidebush, Francisco Hernande-Guerra
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Publication number: 20050087603Abstract: A data capture system includes a data collection terminal and a wireless communications module comprising a transceiver arranged to transmit and receive radio frequency signals to and from a remote station in the data capture system. At least one flat antenna embedded within the communications module, and a pair of flat antennas may be included. A connector is arranged to removably couple the communications module with the data collection terminal and to transmit signals. A microprocessor is coupled with the connector and is arranged to standardize the logic levels and the format of the signals transmitted over the connector such that the data collection terminal may be engaged by the communications module through the connector without adjustment of the communications module.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2003Publication date: April 28, 2005Inventors: Steven Koenck, Phillip Miller, Arvin Danielson, Ronald Mahany, Dennis Durbin, Keith Cargin, George Hanson, Darald Schultz, Robert Geers, Darrell Boatwright, William Gibbs, Stephen Kelly
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Patent number: 6754308Abstract: A beamblock tray for use with multiple defining heads within a medical linear accelerator is disclosed. The beamblock tray comprises a tray portion, and a plurality of coded connectors coupled to the tray portion that make the tray “intelligent” enough to identify its orientation to a user. The tray portion can be inserted into the defining head in a plurality of directions based upon the plurality of coded connectors. A system and method in accordance with the present invention utilizes a plurality of coded connectors that can be used to identify a patient. In addition, the connectors and a mounting flange are such that they permit the tray to be inserted in a plurality of directions. Finally, a coding system is provided that prevents radiation from being delivered if the tray is oriented incorrectly.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2001Date of Patent: June 22, 2004Assignee: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.Inventors: Ed San Mateo, Rolando R. Tayag, Salah Captain, William Gibb, John H. Hughes
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Patent number: 6748644Abstract: The present invention is directed to a carrier for use with a printer that can support irregularly shaped substrates having a top surface. The carrier includes first and second planar members. The first planar member has top and bottom surfaces, a thickness, and an inner edge that conforms to an irregularly shaped outer edge of a substrate. The second planar member has a top surface that is coupled to the bottom surface of the first planar member. A recess, defined by the inner edge of the first planar member and the top surface of the second planar member, is adapted to receive the substrate such that top surfaces of the substrate and the first planar member are coplanar.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2000Date of Patent: June 15, 2004Assignee: Fargo Electronics, Inc.Inventors: Gary A. Lenz, William Gibbs
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Patent number: 6698947Abstract: The present invention is directed to a carrier for use with a printer that can support irregularly shaped substrates having a top surface. The carrier includes first and second planar members. The first planar member has top and bottom surfaces, a thickness, and an inner edge that conforms to an irregularly shaped outer edge of a substrate. The second planar member has a top surface that is coupled to the bottom surface of the first planar member. A recess, defined by the inner edge of the first planar member and the top surface of the second planar member, is adapted to receive the substrate such that top surfaces of the substrate and the first planar member are coplanar.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2002Date of Patent: March 2, 2004Assignee: Fargo Electronics, Inc.Inventors: Gary A. Lenz, William Gibbs
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Publication number: 20030031297Abstract: A beamblock tray for use with multiple defining heads within a medical linear accelerator is disclosed. The beamblock tray comprises a tray portion, and a plurality of coded connectors coupled to the tray portion that make the tray “intelligent” enough to identify its orientation to a user. The tray portion can be inserted into the defining head in a plurality of directions based upon the plurality of coded connectors. A system and method in accordance with the present invention utilizes a plurality of coded connectors that can be used to identify a patient. In addition, the connectors and a mounting flange are such that permits the tray to be inserted in a plurality of directions. Finally, a coding system is provided that prevents radiation from being delivered if the tray is oriented correctly.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2001Publication date: February 13, 2003Applicant: Siemens Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ed San Mateo, Rolando R. Tayag, Salah Captain, William Gibb, John H. Hughes
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Publication number: 20020157544Abstract: The present invention is directed to a carrier for use with a printer that can support irregularly shaped substrates having a top surface. The carrier includes first and second planar members. The first planar member has top and bottom surfaces, a thickness, and an inner edge that conforms to an irregularly shaped outer edge of a substrate. The second planar member has a top surface that is coupled to the bottom surface of the first planar member. A recess, defined by the inner edge of the first planar member and the top surface of the second planar member, is adapted to receive the substrate such that top surfaces of the substrate and the first planar member are coplanar.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2002Publication date: October 31, 2002Inventors: Gary A. Lenz, William Gibbs
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Patent number: 6128534Abstract: Provided herein are methods and apparatus for automatically adjusting pacing parameters in implantable programmable stimulation devices, such as rate-responsive pacemakers and cardioverter defibrillators. The methods and apparatus provide a circadian varying pacing parameter (e.g., pacing rate, AV Delay, etc.) that very closely mimics the natural diurnal fluctuations of a patient's heart. Using physiological parameters that vary diurnally (e.g., minute ventilation and/or activity variance, etc.), a circadian-base value is derived. In the preferred embodiments, the physiological measurements are used to derive a histogram from which certain characteristic values are determined. These physiological characteristic values, along with the predetermined characteristic rates, automatically and periodically determine a transfer function from which the patient's appropriate circadian base rate is derived.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 1998Date of Patent: October 3, 2000Assignee: Pacesetter, Inc.Inventors: Euljoon Park, Gene A. Bornzin, Joseph J. Florio, Kerry Bradley, William Gibb
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Patent number: 5807425Abstract: A filter apparatus of the present invention includes a filter housing having an inlet and an outlet and a filter device locatable therebetween. The filter device includes a filter medium, an electrically conductive screen or mesh, and a conductor for supplying high voltage power. The conductor abuts the filter medium such that when the conductor is subject to a high voltage, the filter medium is polarized and nothing, apart from air or a support or retention material of dielectric material, is on a side of the filter medium immediately opposite to the conductor and no other charge applying device is located upstream of the conductor.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 1996Date of Patent: September 15, 1998Inventor: Robert William Gibbs